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Botcon.com- Apparently a lot of people have liked what they have seen and heard about the Botcon souvenir set.

After only revealing Kup, and Scourge, apparently enough people decided this is THE set to have.

"Update 3/2/09 - As of 5:00 PM Central Standard Time today (3/2/09), the following items are SOLD OUT: non-attending packages and loose sets. The Wednesday and Thursday Customizing Classes are FULL."

So for those who were contemplating, and waiting to see more, it looks like you will either need to attend the convention, or hit eBay, or another online store to get your exclusives.

You can see the news at Botcons Official Site here.

Those went fast. Far faster than last year.

I wonder how many of these are just being resold for profit, gotta think that number is getting higher. I'm glad that they cut off the Iacons so more people can go to the show.

Knew i wouldnt be getting these. Even if i had the money id still be screwed. I blame the movie and scalpers.

I was thinking about, and thinking about getting one. It's been awhile since I have not bought a Botcon set.

But I am not sure how much I want one, and now my fate is sealed.

I may grab Leozak, and Skyquake if they are cool enough, and if Landshark is a repaint of E-Sharkticon, I'll probably grab that one too.


Otherwise, nah, unless they make a really sweet Springer or something which is VERY unlikely.

Faxed my stuff on Saturday morning, just got the email confirmation Monday morning at 11am that they had received the fax... I hope I got it in in time!

Will I be able to get this year's Boxed Set for around $350-400? Is that too low or high? I'm seriously considering paying UP TO that much, if I can find a reputable dealer who can ship it cheap to the Chicago area.

These are more than likely scalpers buying these items more than collectors. So many show up on eBay shortly after they are shipped out. Should limit them to 1 per order per address per person.

Zeds wrote:These are more than likely scalpers buying these items more than collectors. So many show up on eBay shortly after they are shipped out. Should limit them to 1 per order per address per person.

Agreed

OhioBot wrote:Faxed my stuff on Saturday morning, just got the email confirmation Monday morning at 11am that they had received the fax... I hope I got it in in time!

Same here. Here's hoping I made the cut, too! If so, then I can replace my Titanium Scourge with one that's slightly more poseable... and I'd have a sweep, to boot!

emeraldbeacon wrote:

OhioBot wrote:Faxed my stuff on Saturday morning, just got the email confirmation Monday morning at 11am that they had received the fax... I hope I got it in in time!

Same here. Here's hoping I made the cut, too! If so, then I can replace my Titanium Scourge with one that's slightly more poseable... and I'd have a sweep, to boot!

Ditto, I faxed my non-attendee registration on the second day and got the e-mail they had received my fax that same day. Surely I'm good. I really want that Scourge.

Wow, that was quick.

I'm glad I'm not into paying that much for my Transformers, as I would have real trouble spending that much money on something that is practically sight unseen.

Damn it! I'm on vacation and I left my filled out form on the kitchen table at home and forgot to fax it before I left! Frak...

Anybody who ordered an extra set wanna help a brother out? PM me.

I'll be posting this in Carbombia, too.

Well, it's nice to not have THAT hanging over my head anymore. I was still "deciding," but I'll take the extra-fast selling out of the set as a sign that I don't really need it.

Instead, I'll enjoy the e-hobby Sunstorm that should be arriving any day, as well as completing my G1 Roadbuster and Hardhead I recently acquired with some nice, crisp Reprolabels.

The horror!

It's okay, because I'd rather get the hell out of Arizona for a while and just go, anyway... Problem is, can I wait until I go into town tomorrow? I can finish the app now and get the fax off in the morning...

Are they not making as many as they usually do? It seems like every year they sell out faster than the year before. You'd think they'd anticipate that.

If it had been the Wreckers set that we were anticipating a month ago my fax would have gone off the first day. As it stands I can quite happily pass for the second year running, although I might grab Leozack on ebay at some stage but I'd have had to grab him secondary market anyway.

UltraPrimal wrote:Are they not making as many as they usually do? It seems like every year they sell out faster than the year before. You'd think they'd anticipate that.

They made more, actually.

For those that don't know...this happens every year.

Fans everywhere go forth with 'meh, Epic Fail FP!' Then the sets sell out.

So, if SO MANY people see the toys as crappy or undesirable, why do they keep disappearing?..Because for every one or two of you out there talking bad about the toys, there are 10 or more who are quietly enjoying the hobby.

It's not scalpers, it's not people buying up multiple sets, it's everyday guys and girls who don't take time to get mired down in negativity.

That's the truth and if you've been to a convention or two, you know that's how it goes.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

UltraPrimal wrote:Are they not making as many as they usually do? It seems like every year they sell out faster than the year before. You'd think they'd anticipate that.

They made more, actually.

I figured they did. That's what they said at the last couple BotCon TCC meetings. That each year since the '06 set they made more than the year before. But they still keep selling out faster and faster. Last year I think it was a couple weeks. This year it's only been a few days!

If they are making more, they're still not making enough it seems. They have said the more they make, the cheaper it is for them to make them. I would think they'ld be OK with a little left over. It's not like they're gonna end up with another '05 set. If I were them, I'd make more, then more still, and finally a little more.

The 2008 set had fewer produced than 2007 from what I remember.

Counterpunch wrote:
So, if SO MANY people see the toys as crappy or undesirable, why do they keep disappearing?..Because for every one or two of you out there talking bad about the toys, there are 10 or more who are quietly enjoying the hobby.

It's not scalpers, it's not people buying up multiple sets, it's everyday guys and girls who don't take time to get mired down in negativity.

That's the truth and if you've been to a convention or two, you know that's how it goes.

A little defensive? I don't like this year's set, but I'm certainly not "mired in negativity." It's just not for me. And I'm pretty sure I'm not any more or less a TF fan than the "quiet hobby enjoyers" out there, either. In silence or with an opinion--I enjoy my hobby either way.

Congrats to those who like the set and will be getting it (and had the foresight to order quickly). Congrats as well to those who made an executive decision and saved $300 on a set they're not entirely behind.

TFBuyer wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:
So, if SO MANY people see the toys as crappy or undesirable, why do they keep disappearing?..Because for every one or two of you out there talking bad about the toys, there are 10 or more who are quietly enjoying the hobby.

It's not scalpers, it's not people buying up multiple sets, it's everyday guys and girls who don't take time to get mired down in negativity.

That's the truth and if you've been to a convention or two, you know that's how it goes.

A little defensive? I don't like this year's set, but I'm certainly not "mired in negativity." It's just not for me. And I'm pretty sure I'm not any more or less a TF fan than the "quiet hobby enjoyers" out there, either. In silence or with an opinion--I enjoy my hobby either way.

Defensive about what?

I just don't get it... What I said is true, it may not apply to you personally, but it is true. Every year it's the same show, rip on the set, watch it sell out, watch as the toys get more expensive after.

Most of the comments about the toys here, at tfw, and other forums are pretty harsh about the set. Not a lot of folks defend the toys, but the toys keep selling out. You see where I'm going here? There's a disconnect between the negativity we see and hear online and the truth of the dollar.

All this is not to say, 'You HAVE to like the toys.' This or that set may not appeal to everyone. BotCon is an expensive niche' market. They don't expect to please everyone. The one time they made a set to do just that (2007) they were hung up on a cross.

My point is that all of this 'MEH' "EPIC FAIL" garbage is just that. The BotCon sets that FP has produced have been a real quality product. We're two figures into the preview with two figures leaked so far.

IF the set is terrible in the end, clear the way, I'll bury it myself and read the obituary from a soapbox. Until then, let's not fry the hen that lays the golden eggs.

Counterpunch wrote:

TFBuyer wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:
So, if SO MANY people see the toys as crappy or undesirable, why do they keep disappearing?..Because for every one or two of you out there talking bad about the toys, there are 10 or more who are quietly enjoying the hobby.

It's not scalpers, it's not people buying up multiple sets, it's everyday guys and girls who don't take time to get mired down in negativity.

That's the truth and if you've been to a convention or two, you know that's how it goes.

A little defensive? I don't like this year's set, but I'm certainly not "mired in negativity." It's just not for me. And I'm pretty sure I'm not any more or less a TF fan than the "quiet hobby enjoyers" out there, either. In silence or with an opinion--I enjoy my hobby either way.

Defensive about what?

I just don't get it... What I said is true, it may not apply to you personally, but it is true. Every year it's the same show, rip on the set, watch it sell out, watch as the toys get more expensive after.

Most of the comments about the toys here, at tfw, and other forums are pretty harsh about the set. Not a lot of folks defend the toys, but the toys keep selling out. You see where I'm going here? There's a disconnect between the negativity we see and hear online and the truth of the dollar.

All this is not to say, 'You HAVE to like the toys.' This or that set may not appeal to everyone. BotCon is an expensive niche' market. They don't expect to please everyone. The one time they made a set to do just that (2007) they were hung up on a cross.

My point is that all of this 'MEH' "EPIC FAIL" garbage is just that. The BotCon sets that FP has produced have been a real quality product. We're two figures into the preview with two figures leaked so far.

IF the set is terrible in the end, clear the way, I'll bury it myself and read the obituary from a soapbox. Until then, let's not fry the hen that lays the golden eggs.

It also has a lot to do with the fact that people tend to be a lot more vocal about things they don't like, rather than the stuff they do. Naturally there are resellers who are a factor in these sets going so fast, but those that like what they see will more often than not will buy a set and not say more than a few words about their appreciation.

i'm reli glad my US connection came through for me and is getting me a loose set at cost

can't wait for the set, scourge is still meh, but its a good kinda meh now

lovin the bright neon esq colours