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News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:22 am

Nothing's fishy about this: reports from Botcon 2010 are coming in, where our man on the sight Ryan reports having seen the new set of Seacons from Hasbro. They are to be sold in a box similar to past Masterpiece releases in the US, such as Skywarp. This is likely related to the pre-production figures seen here.

Stay tuned for a full gallery, right here at Seibertron.com!

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:29 am

That packaging makes it look like a store exlusive. Wonder if that will be the case and if so who will get it?

News Credits: 3 · by **ShGarland_1383** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:35 am

One word for the headline News from Botcon: Hasbro Piranacon Set Confirmed!:

WOOHOO!

Sorry. Done now. I was just kinda hoping something like this would turn up.
:APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:38 am

This is awesome. I didn't get the TFCC version because I didn't have the money at the time... but I'll take them for $50. :grin:

Too bad the box isn't as nice as the TFCC version :-(

I think I wanted the box more than the figures :grin:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:39 am

El Duque wrote:That packaging makes it look like a store exlusive. Wonder if that will be the case and if so who will get it?

Since it's a reissue, it's a safe bet it will be exclusive to Toys 'R Us. I'll wait on reviews on especially Overbite who suffers from mold degradation. Otherwise, easily skipped since I have the original.

by **Joetx** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:51 am

Still no Snap Trap (which is actually ok for me since I have him but no Seacon limbs)?

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:53 am

I didn't have the cash for the TFCC seacons, this is great news.

News Credits: 2 · by **Stockade** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:55 am

I don't care who is releasing the Seacons as long as i get my grubby paws on them. I only manage to get Overbite and Nautilator back in the day, but now here is my chance again.
I know its early for this question, but has a release date or month even been set yet for these guys???

News Credits: 3 · by **ShGarland_1383** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:15 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Since it's a reissue, it's a safe bet it will be exclusive to Toys 'R Us.

Likely. It also gives me an excuse to get over to TRU someday soonish. I'd like to try to pick up the Insecticons as well. (I don't expect that to actually happen, but if there's a chance I can make up for not buying them with Perceptor, I'd like to.)

Trikeboy wrote:I didn't have the cash for the TFCC seacons, this is great news.

Hence the big red woohoo out of me last time I posted here. Only I didn't have a chance to not have the cash.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Too bad the box isn't as nice as the TFCC version

The only way I'd have kept the Seacons in package is if it was the TFCC box.

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:22 am

Finally found i pic of the box

http://www.allspark.com/forums/lofivers ... 70457.html

Scroll down to see it

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:37 am

leokearon wrote:Finally found i pic of the box

http://www.allspark.com/forums/lofivers ... 70457.html

Scroll down to see it

*drool* Chrome sword... different enough from my Piranacon... *slaps self*

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:38 am

Its great we are getting the Seacons. Only ever had Nautilator. Still do to this day. though e's realyl in bad shape.

My only gripe here is the package. The package will only be good to throw away after its opened.

Still its nice we are going to get the Seacons. and this may open the door for other combiners like Menasor and Devastator.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:40 am

By the way, anybody notice it's now "Decepticon Piranacon"? Hasbro is losing basic trademarks left and right here :shock:

Website · by **DMSL** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:45 am

Very cool, here's hoping it won't be a store exclusive or we will never be able to get it at a decent price over here.

News Credits: 1 · by **Duke of Luns** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:46 am

Not getting the TFCC Seacons(due to the high price) may have been the best thing I ever(or is it never?) did. This is awsome :grin:

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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:54 am

KIIIIIIINNNNG POSEIDONNN!!!!

YES! I'll finally be able to get my own verison of this awesome guy! Now I can have my Super Ginrai (or PM Optimus Prime Hasbro reissue) face him! :grin:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:00 pm

Can't wait to see the first box images. I betcha they'll look good! :lol:

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:06 pm

Man. I hope that there is a Japanese release. I drool over what that box art would look like.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:09 pm

Zeds wrote:Man. I hope that there is a Japanese release. I drool over what that box art would look like.

If there is, it's probably the original G1 boxart, as it would fall under Encore or a general reissue line. Speaking of which, any news on that Predaking et all?

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:58 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Zeds wrote:Man. I hope that there is a Japanese release. I drool over what that box art would look like.

If there is, it's probably the original G1 boxart, as it would fall under Encore or a general reissue line. Speaking of which, any news on that Predaking et all?

That is all I wanted to hear! Me wanty!

News Credits: 7 · by **shortround** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:10 pm

Can't wait I always wanted a set of seacons, now if only they would do the terrorcons then I would be a happy camper.

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:11 pm

Pics ...

http://www.seibertron.com/events/galler ... ent_id=145

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:19 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:By the way, anybody notice it's now "Decepticon Piranacon"? Hasbro is losing basic trademarks left and right here

Autobot and Decepticon are added to names not so much because Hasbro lost the trademark, but it is usually used on names that haven't been used in a long time in order to strengthen their claim on it.

If Hasbro didn't have the name then they couldn't use it no matter what they added to it.

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:26 pm

Seibertron.com has just received images from Botcon thanks to it's owner, Ryan. Below are images from our gallery of Hasbro's new Seacon set shown at the convention. Differences include a chromed sword, and an alternate paint deco. If you'd like to compare, check out our Piranacon gallery here, and view the new one from Botcon 2010, here.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:29 pm

They look so good. I know the colors are an eyesore, but doggone it, it's the Seacons. They're must own, especially at $50.00

Many folks have wondered if the Targetmaster stands are included. I agree that it's a good question, but we've no reason to believe they won't be included.

1.) That box bottom has plenty of space to accommodate them.
2.) TFCC was able to include them in their set, and this is most likely being made off of those same molds.
3.) We have no proof saying they aren't included, and just because they're not on display, means nothing. If anything, the people putting up the display might've been in a rush to get it done.

I love TransFormers, I do, but we all know how cumbersome the task is of transforming multiple figures and getting them just right for display. Especially on the scale that Botcon is doing. So, yeah, if they missed something, I can't blame 'em.

Though, I do sincerely hope the stands are there.