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[Razorclaw0000]

Registration for BotCon 2010 has just gone online!

Here is your update for today. Please make sure you know what you want and go very slowly and don't make mistakes.

The registration system is now online. Go to BotCon.com and click on the Registration Now Open!

Thanks for your patience!

Brian

Stay with Seibertron.com for up to the minute BotCon news and much more!

[Counterpunch]

I'm #35.

[NebulanFree]

Why am I being charged the non-member rate...?

[Narc]

Non-attending packages not available.

[RodimusConvoy13]

Non-attending packages not available.

They will be available to order in a week.

[Razorclaw0000]

By the way, I'm number 24, and I got into Wednesday's class.

Woot!

On a side note, everyone check your confirmation page, and print it out!

Mine was missing my screenname, phone number area code, and had "Mastercard" listed instead of "Visa". I had to call them to fix them.

[Novascream]

I am so pissed! The email letting everyone know that Botcon registration was open was sent to me at 1:54pm, but apparently there was an open link to the registration way before that. Possibly as early as 12:30pm and certain people were tipped off to this fact! So I registerd around 2pm and was still number 1033 and I was only able to get the Wednesday class, but I can't take the Wednesday class ( I arrive around 5pm on Wednesday!)! So now I'm totally screwed! I either need to change my flight and come a day earlier to Florida, and stay up all night because I don't have a place to stay until Wednesday evening or cancel taking the Wednesday class.

What happened to members getting first dibs like they said before! Our membership and passwords should have given us access to a members only registration ahead of everyone! This sucks!

Anyone who has a Thursday class want to trade with me? Please message me here and let me know! Thanks!

[Savage]

#1182 here

[Prime Evil]

Squueeeeeee!! I just got into my car, leaving work, when I get a txt that reg is up. Did a lil turn around and went right into work. I got in the Thursday custom class. My first custom evah!! So excited. I feel so relieved now.

Innvoice 1027!!

[Mkall]

1035
And already the customizing classes are filled

[Tigertrack]

Fab, couldn't get to internet until home, no classes left 45 minutes later.

Anger at Botcon already.

[Counterpunch]

1035
And already the customizing classes are filled

Same number as meeeee!

[Bed Bugs]

Oops, lol. I just sent a text to CP about registration, but now I see he already has.

All I have to say regarding the registration is, IT'S ABOUT FRICKIN' TIME.

[Seibertron]

Is it just me or is their registration site super slow? The other thing that's really frustrating is that the timer keeps timing out before i can input my credit card information. I'm on my 3rd try.

[Bed Bugs]

Also, for those concerned about duplicate confirmation numbers, Pete@Botcon just posted this at TFW:

The numbers you have received do not have any effect on your order being processed. They are only for use for the system. However, they are sequential. So, anyone with the number 1038 or below are in the first 100.

[Simes]

Not wanting to worry anyone, but did I read things right and see that TWO people here have had the same invoice numbers for their bookings?

I would say that if that is the case then these invoice numbers certainly don't seem to bear any relation to ticket numbers and if their online booking system is generating duplicate invoice numbers on day one, and others have had their credit card details recorded incorrectly or other information missing on their statements, then there may be some other problems with the system that still haven't been ironed out yet.

I *really* do hope it is sorted out behind the scenes and that these are one-off glitches, because at this late stage, any major problems now will make things really difficult for BotCon to recover without having to bring in a lot of extra support staff.

Simon

[Counterpunch]

Also, for those concerned about duplicate confirmation numbers, Pete@Botcon just posted this at TFW:

The numbers you have received do not have any effect on your order being processed. They are only for use for the system. However, they are sequential. So, anyone with the number 1038 or below are in the first 100.

That's super cool that it was posted on one website.

You know...

instead of in an email to all the club members.

What.

Ever.

[Pete@BotCon]

Also, for those concerned about duplicate confirmation numbers, Pete@Botcon just posted this at TFW:

The numbers you have received do not have any effect on your order being processed. They are only for use for the system. However, they are sequential. So, anyone with the number 1038 or below are in the first 100.

That's super cool that it was posted on one website.

You know...

instead of in an email to all the club members.

What.

Ever.

And Allspark and the Club Boards and I was just about to post it here but Fender beat me to it

[Seibertron]

Also, for those concerned about duplicate confirmation numbers, Pete@Botcon just posted this at TFW:

The numbers you have received do not have any effect on your order being processed. They are only for use for the system. However, they are sequential. So, anyone with the number 1038 or below are in the first 100.

That's super cool that it was posted on one website.

You know...

instead of in an email to all the club members.

What.

Ever.

And Allspark and the Club Boards and I was just about to post it here but Fender beat me to it

Thanks for the update, Pete.

[Bed Bugs]

Yeah, I was reading all the threads about the registration on all the major web sites. I figured Pete was gonna stop by, but thought I'd speed up the process and post it here.

So since ya went to TFW, Allspark, and TFClub first, does that mean you were saving the best for last?

[Simes]

Just had a further thought on this... If a system is generating identical invoice numbers for its own internal use, won't this cause problems later if anyone has queries and needs to get in touch and quote these numbers back to BotCon?

When anyone registers for Auto Assembly, I can trace an attendee by their online transaction reference and the ticket number that is allocated to them as soon as they book and their confirmation email telling them of their ticket numbers will be their secondary record of the transation as well as their payment receipt. That gives international attendees added peace of mind that their bookings are safe and not having to worry incase passes don't arrive in time... and we even have contingency plans in place for those eventualities or for late bookings.

Either way though, our system is basic, limited in terms of the technology behind it, but it's worked very well for the last 5 years we have been offering online bookings and so far we have never double-booked any tickets or had confusion over ticket numbers.

I would hope that BotCon has another quick way of identifying bookings from other methods from the online system in the event of queries or the system could cause them a few headaches

Simon

[Counterpunch]

Sorry for being snarky and I appreciate you coming by.

I still think that important info like that should be sent out in an official capacity.

[Skullcrunchberries]

Anyone hear anything about email confirmation? I accidentally closed the window so I don't know what number I am :\ Also, I sincerely hope they took into account mailing times. Since I'm driving from CA to FL, I REALLY don't want to get on the road only to find out my registration papers came two days later.

[Seibertron]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BotCon 2010 Registration goes live!

Fort Worth, TX - May 18, 2010 - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, announced today that the all-new and highly anticipated online registration system has been completed and has gone live. Pop Culture enthusiasts from around the world are now able to register for BotCon 2010, being held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort June 24th - June 27th in Orlando, Florida. Fans and Collectors’ who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive the 5 piece convention set "Generation 2: Redux," admission to the Friday private sales room experience, all panels and seminars and the Hall of Fame Celebration dinner. The dinner will feature the first four "human" inductees into the Transformers Hall of Fame, including: Peter Cullen (voice of Optimus Prime), Bob Budiansky (Editor responsible for the original Transformers storyline), Yoke Hideaki (Takara/Hasbro liaison and the man behind toys such as Megatron and Soundwave), and Kojin Ohno (designer who created the first "car to robot transforming toy" Sunstreaker and the largest Generation 1 toy, Fortress Maximus). Finally, Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers Deluxe figure to go along with their convention box set.

This is the first year BotCon has been held in the sunny state of Florida. "We couldn’t be more excited about bringing BotCon to a location where fans can experience everything Transformers and the amazing Disney World together, in one fun filled week" said Brian Savage, BotCon event organizer and Director of the Transformers Collectors’ Club. BotCon is in its 16th year and will once again feature a large dealer room with thousands of Transformers collectibles as well as other toys such as Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Marvel figures and many other great collectibles from the 80’s, 90’s and modern day! Also at the show will be additional special guests, IDW, Activision, comic book artists and many other events/features for fans of all ages to enjoy!
For more information on BotCon, the weeklong activities and the exclusive figure offerings, please visit BotCon.com.


About HASBRO

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, G.I. JOE and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Fun Publications, Inc.

For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit TransformersClub.com, GIJoeClub.com, GIJoeCon.com, and BotCon.com. BotCon is a registered trademark of Fun Publications, Inc. (C) Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

[Gandalf]

Damn, I didn't get into the custom class. I wanted that so bad, especially for my first Botcon. I thought I was vigilant...anyone care to share their secret that led to instant victory?