Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread
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Well Seibertronians, you've asked the questions and they've been answered. The Seibertron.com Official Transformers Club Q & A Thread is doing well, and we're waiting on your questions for the Club. Here's an example of what's been going on:
Q. Will their be more Shattered Glass figures in the future?
A. Maybe... And we are revisiting the timeline with the Prose story Dungeons and Dinobots due out this Fall
Q. How do you choose the paint scheme and details when you do an exclusive? Does Hasbro have a say?
A. Just depends on the theme of the set. Plus, you have to take into consideration the other characters in the set, you don't want 5 green autobots lol...
Q. I am curious about the decisions to limit figure production. For example: I tried to order the 2007 botcon set but it was already sold out. Now I am trying to collect all the seekers but they are way out of my price range. If the demand is there, why are the production runs of set or exclusives increased? Or, why are the figures not reissued, maybe as a "second printing" like books?
A. We upped production at the last second but were still short. We are only able to do one run though, so when they are gone, they are gone... Trust me, we wish we had made more!
Here you get your chance to ask that nagging question you've wanted to know without having to be a member! So what are you waiting for? Get on over to the Q & A Thread and ask away. And after you've done that, check out the Transformers Club and sign up for all the benefits and exclusives only Club members can get!
Again, special thanks to Pete Sinclair and the Transformers Club for making this possible.
Q. Will their be more Shattered Glass figures in the future?
A. Maybe... And we are revisiting the timeline with the Prose story Dungeons and Dinobots due out this Fall
Q. How do you choose the paint scheme and details when you do an exclusive? Does Hasbro have a say?
A. Just depends on the theme of the set. Plus, you have to take into consideration the other characters in the set, you don't want 5 green autobots lol...
Q. I am curious about the decisions to limit figure production. For example: I tried to order the 2007 botcon set but it was already sold out. Now I am trying to collect all the seekers but they are way out of my price range. If the demand is there, why are the production runs of set or exclusives increased? Or, why are the figures not reissued, maybe as a "second printing" like books?
A. We upped production at the last second but were still short. We are only able to do one run though, so when they are gone, they are gone... Trust me, we wish we had made more!
Here you get your chance to ask that nagging question you've wanted to know without having to be a member! So what are you waiting for? Get on over to the Q & A Thread and ask away. And after you've done that, check out the Transformers Club and sign up for all the benefits and exclusives only Club members can get!
Again, special thanks to Pete Sinclair and the Transformers Club for making this possible.
Credit(s): Pete@Botcon
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Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (832834)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on November 12th, 2008 @ 1:46pm CST
Posted by Pete@BotCon on November 12th, 2008 @ 1:46pm CST
Hey all, Got a couple previews for you:
http://www.transformersclub.com/TFCCmagpre.cfm
And if you are not a member, whoa nelly, we gots something pretty awesome for next issue! Now is the time to join (actually, it is always time to join
)
So if you are already a member, what a treat we have in store for you. Derrick and CN are just too awesome!
http://www.transformersclub.com/TFCCmagpre.cfm
And if you are not a member, whoa nelly, we gots something pretty awesome for next issue! Now is the time to join (actually, it is always time to join
)So if you are already a member, what a treat we have in store for you. Derrick and CN are just too awesome!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (833196)
Posted by Tigertrack on November 13th, 2008 @ 4:08am CST
Posted by Tigertrack on November 13th, 2008 @ 4:08am CST
You got me Pete. I can't wait to see what is going on. 
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (855849)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on December 24th, 2008 @ 8:08pm CST
Posted by Pete@BotCon on December 24th, 2008 @ 8:08pm CST
BotCon 2008 - Pasadena, CA... VERY pumped!!!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (856635)
Posted by Tigertrack on December 26th, 2008 @ 7:13pm CST
No doubt you are, because of the 25th Anniv and all. I am however bummed. Can't go. Too far and the new son Jordan will not be old enough to travel then and his mom will not want me leaving our new family, nor do I feel that I should at that time.
Rant over. Hooray for everyone else. Non-attending package here I come.
Pete can I please have some hookups on add on toys though??? Please.... For my newborn (in May) son of course!
Posted by Tigertrack on December 26th, 2008 @ 7:13pm CST
Pete@BotCon wrote:BotCon 2008 - Pasadena, CA... VERY pumped!!!
No doubt you are, because of the 25th Anniv and all. I am however bummed. Can't go. Too far and the new son Jordan will not be old enough to travel then and his mom will not want me leaving our new family, nor do I feel that I should at that time.
Rant over. Hooray for everyone else. Non-attending package here I come.
Pete can I please have some hookups on add on toys though??? Please....
For my newborn (in May) son of course!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (863610)
Posted by Tigertrack on January 8th, 2009 @ 7:33pm CST
Posted by Tigertrack on January 8th, 2009 @ 7:33pm CST
Pete, any comment you can give us about this...
Anything more you can hint at for us here???? Is this related to that movie painted BLUE EVAC that was rumored to be Wrecker's member WHIRL?
"Far be it from me to wreck your all's ideas. I just know that this year's set is going to rule!"
Anything more you can hint at for us here???? Is this related to that movie painted BLUE EVAC that was rumored to be Wrecker's member WHIRL?
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (863716)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on January 8th, 2009 @ 10:36pm CST
Posted by Pete@BotCon on January 8th, 2009 @ 10:36pm CST
I would buy some salt 
You'll only need a pinch
You'll only need a pinch
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (863773)
Posted by First Gen on January 9th, 2009 @ 2:01am CST
lol, so funny yet so cruel.
Posted by First Gen on January 9th, 2009 @ 2:01am CST
Pete@BotCon wrote:I would buy some salt
lol, so funny yet so cruel.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (863823)
Posted by Tigertrack on January 9th, 2009 @ 6:35am CST
*sigh*
Well, thanks for that anyway.
Posted by Tigertrack on January 9th, 2009 @ 6:35am CST
Pete@BotCon wrote:I would buy some salt
*sigh*
Well, thanks for that anyway.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (868341)
Posted by tvjunkie1172 on January 16th, 2009 @ 9:37pm CST
Posted by tvjunkie1172 on January 16th, 2009 @ 9:37pm CST
What season was the Constructocons in?
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (899147)
Posted by Cybertronian on March 16th, 2009 @ 7:12pm CDT
Posted by Cybertronian on March 16th, 2009 @ 7:12pm CDT
Howdy, y'all.
I just joined the TCC today (3/16/2009) at 3-something PM Central. Am I still elligible to recieve this year's exclusive combiner figure (as the deadline is also today)?
-- Cybertronian.
I just joined the TCC today (3/16/2009) at 3-something PM Central. Am I still elligible to recieve this year's exclusive combiner figure (as the deadline is also today)?
-- Cybertronian.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (900912)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on March 20th, 2009 @ 8:29pm CDT
Yes, if you submitted on 3/16 you will receive Heatwave! Thanks and welcome to the Club!!!
Posted by Pete@BotCon on March 20th, 2009 @ 8:29pm CDT
Cybertronian wrote:Howdy, y'all.
I just joined the TCC today (3/16/2009) at 3-something PM Central. Am I still elligible to recieve this year's exclusive combiner figure (as the deadline is also today)?
-- Cybertronian.
Yes, if you submitted on 3/16 you will receive Heatwave! Thanks and welcome to the Club!!!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (902283)
Posted by First Gen on March 24th, 2009 @ 4:07pm CDT
And you can get the rest of this awesome Club exclusive gestalt by clicking here at a substantial savings as a member.
Thanks for the clarification too Pete.
Posted by First Gen on March 24th, 2009 @ 4:07pm CDT
Pete@BotCon wrote:Cybertronian wrote:Howdy, y'all.
I just joined the TCC today (3/16/2009) at 3-something PM Central. Am I still elligible to recieve this year's exclusive combiner figure (as the deadline is also today)?
-- Cybertronian.
Yes, if you submitted on 3/16 you will receive Heatwave! Thanks and welcome to the Club!!!
And you can get the rest of this awesome Club exclusive gestalt by clicking here at a substantial savings as a member.
Thanks for the clarification too Pete.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (903906)
Posted by darkqueen01 on March 29th, 2009 @ 12:38am CDT
Posted by darkqueen01 on March 29th, 2009 @ 12:38am CDT
So here is a random question from a noob. *points at self* Say you miss the deadline for the getting the heatwave figure free. Any chance that this will become available as a TCC member exclusive to buy in the future or will those that sign up after the deadline have to maybe possibly buy it off of Ebay in the future? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (904682)
Posted by fatbot666 on March 31st, 2009 @ 5:33am CDT
have you thought about makeing it more affordable for non U.S residents to join the offical club, we've just had a hard sell to join, but i for one can't afford to pay $us89.00 a year, simply for 6 magazines and a slight discount at the from the club store.
Posted by fatbot666 on March 31st, 2009 @ 5:33am CDT
First Gen wrote:According to our most up to date poll, 14 Seibertronians are either not members of the Official Transformers Collectors Club or are still thinking about it.
Not sure if its right for you? Don't think there are any benefits to joining? Here's a breakdown of everything you'll get when you are a member:
* Bi-monthly TFCC Magazine featuring the very latest figures in the Transformers universe. Updates from Club officials on whats going on within the Club, product reviews, exclusive first looks at Transformers figures, interviews with Transformers designers and writers and much more.
* A monthly subscription to the Master Collecter newsletter PLUS a free 30 word ad for you EVERY MONTH! Bonus: One person is chosen each month at random that has placed a specific ad for a Transformers item, will receive a free Transformers figure from the Club!
* Club exclusive figures at the members price.
* Discounts on purchases such as Botcon attendance packages and classes.
* A FREE club exclusive figure every year JUST FOR BEING A MEMBER!!!
* Access to the members only forums where all the latest Club info breaks first.
And if thats not enough to get you amped, the guys and gals over a Fub Publications are working hard to get you even more bang for your buck such as contests, club oriented activities and of course BOTCON 2009!
So what are you waiting for, get on over to the TFCC and join today!!!
have you thought about makeing it more affordable for non U.S residents to join the offical club, we've just had a hard sell to join, but i for one can't afford to pay $us89.00 a year, simply for 6 magazines and a slight discount at the from the club store.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (904685)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 31st, 2009 @ 5:47am CDT
You can usually purchase these figures at the club store (through the club), at Botcon at the club's booth--until they are out of stock--, and also the other options that you mentioned.
At least that has been my experience at Botcons. There are usually plenty of these to go around.
Posted by Tigertrack on March 31st, 2009 @ 5:47am CDT
darkqueen01 wrote:So here is a random question from a noob. *points at self* Say you miss the deadline for the getting the heatwave figure free. Any chance that this will become available as a TCC member exclusive to buy in the future or will those that sign up after the deadline have to maybe possibly buy it off of Ebay in the future? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
You can usually purchase these figures at the club store (through the club), at Botcon at the club's booth--until they are out of stock--, and also the other options that you mentioned.
At least that has been my experience at Botcons. There are usually plenty of these to go around.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (927453)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 27th, 2009 @ 1:16pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 27th, 2009 @ 1:16pm CDT
I never even heard of this until now...
Should I?
Should I?
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (999259)
Posted by ClassyNX01 on September 18th, 2009 @ 8:37pm CDT
Posted by ClassyNX01 on September 18th, 2009 @ 8:37pm CDT
Being new to this and after looking over the information looks like a great deal. However I do have question I am in a situation where we are a Transformer fan married couple. Most things the club offers is in general not something we need 2 of. Would it really be necessary for both of us to join. The reason I ask is can just one of us join and can that one then buy 2 discounted tickets to Botcon. If not have you considered offering price point higher then single membership but tailored for a couple. So couple doesn't have to take it on the chin for two memberships and save the trees on a unwanted second copy of the bi-monthy mag. Offer a Single copy of the bi-monthly, 2 discounted Botcon tickets, maybe two club forum memberships?
Thanks again for your time.
Classy
Thanks again for your time.
Classy
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (999295)
Posted by First Gen on September 18th, 2009 @ 9:55pm CDT
Hi Classy,
Seeing as Pete and the Crew over at the TFCC have had their hands full with the recent GIJOE Convention and trying to lock down a location for Botcon 2010, I'll answer this question for them.
As long as you have a membership to the Official Transformers Collectors Club, you would be able to get a variety of member priced packages for Botcon. Members are allowed to by more than one Primus package during early registration, this is the package that includes the boxset exclusive toys for Botcon, an all access pass to the dealer room, panels and pretty much every event occurring from Friday to Sunday.
With one membership I believe you can also sign up you and your wife/husband for the special customizing class normally held the Wednesday prior to the convention, along with any tours or special trips planned before the main event opening on Friday. If you don't want to get two full Primus sets, you can get a lower cost Protoform package that includes everything save the boxset, or a Minicon package add on that is available with any Primus package purchase and has all the liberties of the Primus pack save the boxset also.
If I missed anything, Im sure Pete will clear it up for you.
Posted by First Gen on September 18th, 2009 @ 9:55pm CDT
ClassyNX01 wrote:Being new to this and after looking over the information looks like a great deal. However I do have question I am in a situation where we are a Transformer fan married couple. Most things the club offers is in general not something we need 2 of. Would it really be necessary for both of us to join. The reason I ask is can just one of us join and can that one then buy 2 discounted tickets to Botcon. If not have you considered offering price point higher then single membership but tailored for a couple. So couple doesn't have to take it on the chin for two memberships and save the trees on a unwanted second copy of the bi-monthy mag. Offer a Single copy of the bi-monthly, 2 discounted Botcon tickets, maybe two club forum memberships?
Thanks again for your time.
Classy
Hi Classy,
Seeing as Pete and the Crew over at the TFCC have had their hands full with the recent GIJOE Convention and trying to lock down a location for Botcon 2010, I'll answer this question for them.
As long as you have a membership to the Official Transformers Collectors Club, you would be able to get a variety of member priced packages for Botcon. Members are allowed to by more than one Primus package during early registration, this is the package that includes the boxset exclusive toys for Botcon, an all access pass to the dealer room, panels and pretty much every event occurring from Friday to Sunday.
With one membership I believe you can also sign up you and your wife/husband for the special customizing class normally held the Wednesday prior to the convention, along with any tours or special trips planned before the main event opening on Friday. If you don't want to get two full Primus sets, you can get a lower cost Protoform package that includes everything save the boxset, or a Minicon package add on that is available with any Primus package purchase and has all the liberties of the Primus pack save the boxset also.
If I missed anything, Im sure Pete will clear it up for you.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (1026921)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on December 11th, 2009 @ 2:56pm CST
Posted by Pete@BotCon on December 11th, 2009 @ 2:56pm CST
Dion will come with his "Micromaster", a redeco of Jolt.
We will be releasing more info on him next week...
Thanks!
We will be releasing more info on him next week...
Thanks!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (1026937)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on December 11th, 2009 @ 3:32pm CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on December 11th, 2009 @ 3:32pm CST
Pete: You made my weekend!
Thanks!
I take back every feeling of "meh" about Dion, and I'm incredibly excited!!!!
Thanks!
I take back every feeling of "meh" about Dion, and I'm incredibly excited!!!!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (1026942)
Posted by Editor on December 11th, 2009 @ 3:51pm CST
Posted by Editor on December 11th, 2009 @ 3:51pm CST
Err, didn't Pete comment 2 weeks ago that Dion would still have his partner? the news about the cannons is good thou.
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (1026945)
Posted by Hard Hacker on December 11th, 2009 @ 3:57pm CST
Posted by Hard Hacker on December 11th, 2009 @ 3:57pm CST
Fun Publications sure like to call Mini-cons Micromasters. Proof anything CAN (and will) be GEEWUNified!
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (1026957)
Posted by Trikeboy on December 11th, 2009 @ 4:41pm CST
You would rather have mini-cons make a large scale comeback?
Posted by Trikeboy on December 11th, 2009 @ 4:41pm CST
Hard Hacker wrote:Fun Publications sure like to call Mini-cons Micromasters. Proof anything CAN (and will) be GEEWUNified!
You would rather have mini-cons make a large scale comeback?
Re: Answers from the Transformers Club Q & A Thread (1029649)
Posted by Mkall on December 20th, 2009 @ 4:40pm CST
Posted by Mkall on December 20th, 2009 @ 4:40pm CST
Hi Pete, thanks for taking the time to answer questions now and then.
When looking at molds to use for Botcon and the TFC Exclusives, do you limit yourself only to Transformers molds, or are the TF:Crossover lines fair game? Some of the star wars and marvel crossovers might make decent figs with a new head mold.
When looking at molds to use for Botcon and the TFC Exclusives, do you limit yourself only to Transformers molds, or are the TF:Crossover lines fair game? Some of the star wars and marvel crossovers might make decent figs with a new head mold.
