Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte!
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And here it is! The brochure for the 2010 Botcon in Orlando, Florida is now live! You can check it out here.
Important information, including the cast of the five figure Convention box set has been revealed. Set cost is $305 for club members, $375 for non-members.
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Important information, including the cast of the five figure Convention box set has been revealed. Set cost is $305 for club members, $375 for non-members.
At Botcon 2010, an Autobot will step forward to lead this NEW Generation! The Autobot SPARK, as he is called by the closest to him, was the first in this new Generation. Alongside SPARK is the Protectobot STREETWISE who doesn't know when to quit. He has definitely received an upgrade from Generation 1 including an all new color scheme!
Not to be outdone, the Decepticons have their own "next generation" as well led by CLENCH, a con with an outlaw attitude, and with Stunticon help from the always suspicious BREAKDOWN. The Decepticons are ready to take the war to a whole new level! And now, they have found just the robot to help them do it!
The Predacon General SKYBYTE has discovered a way to refine a mysterious substance known as Forestonite. By itself, the substance is harmless. But SKYBYTE has found a way to manipulate its properties, and the Decepticons are all to eager to use it on... themselves? What does this substance do and what effects will it have on Transformers? All will be revealed this summer at Botcon 2010.
Don't miss out on the all-new 2010 convention set Generation 2 - Redux!
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Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1064997)
Posted by vegetacron on April 15th, 2010 @ 8:30pm CDT
Posted by vegetacron on April 15th, 2010 @ 8:30pm CDT
Awesome. I hope this comes back around to the Massachusetts/New England area sometime in the next few years.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1064998)
Posted by LiKwid on April 15th, 2010 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by LiKwid on April 15th, 2010 @ 8:32pm CDT
Finally some INFORMATION!!!!!!!!
Bravo Cp...I forsee a cold beverage in your future!!!
Bravo Cp...I forsee a cold beverage in your future!!!
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065009)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:26pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:26pm CDT
So, general admission is only on Saturday and Sunday? I can't tell what events are happening on those days.
And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?
And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065011)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:30pm CDT
Ha Ha! I knew Clench was gonna be one of the exclusives.
Somebody suggested that, most likely, the Onslaught mold will be used.
Somebody suggested that, most likely, the Onslaught mold will be used.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065017)
Posted by It Is Him on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:51pm CDT
Posted by It Is Him on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:51pm CDT
Glad the order forms aren't up. That leaves me time to think about which ticket to get - the one with the toy set or not. 
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065018)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:52pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 15th, 2010 @ 9:52pm CDT
Yeah, if Clench-lossus isn't Onslaught, I can't think of any recent mold that would make sense, since they certainly won't do another 'con repaint of Classics Optimus.
Though if Animated molds were allowed to bleed in, Bulkhead would fit the bill, or Ultra Magnus, whose vehicle mode seems likely inspired by the original Pyro.
Animated molds in blinding G2 colors: why let KOs hog that market?
I'm a tad disappointed that R.I.D. Skybite is being somewhat nonsensically included instead the Cybertronian army finally getting some overdue toys. Maybe we'll get a Jhiaxus, Rook, or Mindset, but not in the box. I'm just not following the R.I.D. connection here: because like G2, it sported Combaticons in strange colors, Spychangers/Gobots, and the Laser Optimus Prime mold? Not that the toys will disappoint, but I'm just not getting the angle of this Botcon's stab at a storyline. Am I missing somthing?
Though if Animated molds were allowed to bleed in, Bulkhead would fit the bill, or Ultra Magnus, whose vehicle mode seems likely inspired by the original Pyro.
Animated molds in blinding G2 colors: why let KOs hog that market?
I'm a tad disappointed that R.I.D. Skybite is being somewhat nonsensically included instead the Cybertronian army finally getting some overdue toys. Maybe we'll get a Jhiaxus, Rook, or Mindset, but not in the box. I'm just not following the R.I.D. connection here: because like G2, it sported Combaticons in strange colors, Spychangers/Gobots, and the Laser Optimus Prime mold? Not that the toys will disappoint, but I'm just not getting the angle of this Botcon's stab at a storyline. Am I missing somthing?
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065020)
Posted by AutobotJazz on April 15th, 2010 @ 10:11pm CDT
Posted by AutobotJazz on April 15th, 2010 @ 10:11pm CDT
Well there goes BotCon for me. Just too darn expensive to attend.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065022)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2010 @ 10:27pm CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2010 @ 10:27pm CDT
SkyByte we all know what that mold will be, yeah for E Sharkticon mold. Love it!! Can't wait to see how he looks. And I guess I'm the only one not wanting Clench from Onslaught. I want Clench from RiD Scourge! 
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065026)
Posted by Mkall on April 15th, 2010 @ 10:55pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on April 15th, 2010 @ 10:55pm CDT
Oddly enough, I'm most excited by Streetwise for some reason.
Can't wait to see more.
Can't wait to see more.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065029)
Posted by El Duque on April 15th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on April 15th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT
I'll be glad when they finally get the registration up!
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065033)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on April 15th, 2010 @ 11:21pm CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on April 15th, 2010 @ 11:21pm CDT
So, did they cut the size of the customizing classes in half?
Great, that makes things even harder.
Great, that makes things even harder.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065034)
Posted by Savage on April 15th, 2010 @ 11:26pm CDT
General Admission gets you into the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. This gives you access to the Sales Room, autograph lines, and (i think) the Panels. As for which events are taking place at which times on those days, you will have to check the schedule at the convention for that.
General Admission is not allowed to attend the Saturday Night Dinner. Only Primus Package holders and their Minicons. No Protoforms or General Admissions.
Posted by Savage on April 15th, 2010 @ 11:26pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:So, general admission is only on Saturday and Sunday? I can't tell what events are happening on those days.
And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?
General Admission gets you into the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. This gives you access to the Sales Room, autograph lines, and (i think) the Panels. As for which events are taking place at which times on those days, you will have to check the schedule at the convention for that.
General Admission is not allowed to attend the Saturday Night Dinner. Only Primus Package holders and their Minicons. No Protoforms or General Admissions.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065059)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:40am CDT
I attended the dinner in 2008 as an Iacon attendee. I'm sure it has to be either of those to attend.
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:40am CDT
Savage wrote:Sabrblade wrote:So, general admission is only on Saturday and Sunday? I can't tell what events are happening on those days.
And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?
General Admission gets you into the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. This gives you access to the Sales Room, autograph lines, and (i think) the Panels. As for which events are taking place at which times on those days, you will have to check the schedule at the convention for that.
General Admission is not allowed to attend the Saturday Night Dinner. Only Primus Package holders and their Minicons. No Protoforms or General Admissions.
I attended the dinner in 2008 as an Iacon attendee. I'm sure it has to be either of those to attend.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065069)
Posted by Seibertron on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:35am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:35am CDT
This sealed the deal. I just dug through my containers of boxed Transformers to find my MIB stickers unapplied Spark and Colossus (aka Pyro and Clench) to do galleries. It's funny how I own all of the G1 Transformers (minus a few remaining European and Japanese exclusives) and want to do galleries of all of them, yet only do galleries of the G1 figures generally when they become relevant again. This strategy has brought me to more and more of those figures that I didn't expect to do in the natural progression of galleries over the years. Glad that I have an excuse to do Pyro and Clench finally.
Here's hoping that this Pyro figure, that has never been transformed or removed from its packaging, doesn't suffer too badly from GPS. Keep your fingers crossed. I just want to do a gallery of him. I don't care if he breaks later down the road as long as I've got pics of him in perfect condition.
Here's hoping that this Pyro figure, that has never been transformed or removed from its packaging, doesn't suffer too badly from GPS. Keep your fingers crossed. I just want to do a gallery of him. I don't care if he breaks later down the road as long as I've got pics of him in perfect condition.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065084)
Posted by Savage on April 16th, 2010 @ 2:37am CDT
Um...Iacon is the non-attending package.
Posted by Savage on April 16th, 2010 @ 2:37am CDT
Flux Convoy wrote:Savage wrote:Sabrblade wrote:So, general admission is only on Saturday and Sunday? I can't tell what events are happening on those days.
And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?
General Admission gets you into the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. This gives you access to the Sales Room, autograph lines, and (i think) the Panels. As for which events are taking place at which times on those days, you will have to check the schedule at the convention for that.
General Admission is not allowed to attend the Saturday Night Dinner. Only Primus Package holders and their Minicons. No Protoforms or General Admissions.
I attended the dinner in 2008 as an Iacon attendee. I'm sure it has to be either of those to attend.
Um...Iacon is the non-attending package.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065091)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:24am CDT
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:24am CDT
. . .so. . .energon skybyte is gonna be a botcon exclusive. . . 
EDIT:ooh AND a posable repaint for clench too?!
EDIT:ooh AND a posable repaint for clench too?!
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065093)
Posted by Blurrz on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:30am CDT
There was no Energon Sky-byte. You must mean Sharkticon. Skybyte was from RID, in which it was a repaint of Cybershark from BW. Since that mold is from 10+ years ago, I doubt they're going to use it. It'll for sure have to be Energon Sharkticon.
I wasn't expecting Skybyte at all, but hey I guess I'll take it.
What's wrong with that? Clench is badass.
Posted by Blurrz on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:30am CDT
cannonfodder4000 wrote:. . .so. . .energon skybyte is gonna be a botcon exclusive. . .
There was no Energon Sky-byte. You must mean Sharkticon. Skybyte was from RID, in which it was a repaint of Cybershark from BW. Since that mold is from 10+ years ago, I doubt they're going to use it. It'll for sure have to be Energon Sharkticon.
I wasn't expecting Skybyte at all, but hey I guess I'll take it.
cannonfodder4000 wrote:EDIT:ooh AND a posable repaint for clench too?!
What's wrong with that? Clench is badass.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065096)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:56am CDT
yeah i meant a repaint of energon sharkticon into skybyte which i always thought would be a great idea for a repaint
and i think clench is badass too but i didnt want to pay 150 bucks to get a posable version of him
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:56am CDT
Blurrz wrote:cannonfodder4000 wrote:. . .so. . .energon skybyte is gonna be a botcon exclusive. . .
There was no Energon Sky-byte. You must mean Sharkticon. Skybyte was from RID, in which it was a repaint of Cybershark from BW. Since that mold is from 10+ years ago, I doubt they're going to use it. It'll for sure have to be Energon Sharkticon.
I wasn't expecting Skybyte at all, but hey I guess I'll take it.cannonfodder4000 wrote:EDIT:ooh AND a posable repaint for clench too?!
What's wrong with that? Clench is badass.
yeah i meant a repaint of energon sharkticon into skybyte which i always thought would be a great idea for a repaint
and i think clench is badass too but i didnt want to pay 150 bucks to get a posable version of him
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065097)
Posted by TheForgottenTaxi on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:59am CDT
Posted by TheForgottenTaxi on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:59am CDT
So it's officially a G2-themed set that doesn't include any characters that were actually part of G2?
I guess I can see the logic of lumping in some European G1 stuff, but what the heck is the point of doing G2 versions of Breakdown or Streetwise? "Hey, this is what it might look like if we'd repainted these guys in garish colors too"? At least if they'd remade actual G2 concepts there would be some nostalgia attached to the ugliness.
I'm a little disappointed, I guess. I came of age in the G2 era, so I was excited to see those toys get some love.
I guess I can see the logic of lumping in some European G1 stuff, but what the heck is the point of doing G2 versions of Breakdown or Streetwise? "Hey, this is what it might look like if we'd repainted these guys in garish colors too"? At least if they'd remade actual G2 concepts there would be some nostalgia attached to the ugliness.
I'm a little disappointed, I guess. I came of age in the G2 era, so I was excited to see those toys get some love.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065100)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:11am CDT
If you did a little looking around, you'd know that G2 Protectobots and Stunticons were planned, but were unreleased: only Breakdown was released as the very first BotCon exclusive back in 1994. For your enjoyment:
Generation 2 Protectobots
Blades
First Aid
Groove
Streetwise
Generation 2 Stunticon
Breakdown
Plus, Spark and Clench were both G1 and G2, in 1993 and 1994 respectively. SkyByte is the only odd one out. I wonder if his bio will have a haiku in it.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:11am CDT
TheForgottenTaxi wrote:So it's officially a G2-themed set that doesn't include any characters that were actually part of G2?
I guess I can see the logic of lumping in some European G1 stuff, but what the heck is the point of doing G2 versions of Breakdown or Streetwise? "Hey, this is what it might look like if we'd repainted these guys in garish colors too"? At least if they'd remade actual G2 concepts there would be some nostalgia attached to the ugliness.
I'm a little disappointed, I guess. I came of age in the G2 era, so I was excited to see those toys get some love.
If you did a little looking around, you'd know that G2 Protectobots and Stunticons were planned, but were unreleased: only Breakdown was released as the very first BotCon exclusive back in 1994. For your enjoyment:
Generation 2 Protectobots
Blades
First Aid
Groove
Streetwise
Generation 2 Stunticon
Breakdown
Plus, Spark and Clench were both G1 and G2, in 1993 and 1994 respectively. SkyByte is the only odd one out. I wonder if his bio will have a haiku in it.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065106)
Posted by grimlockprime108 on April 16th, 2010 @ 5:14am CDT
Posted by grimlockprime108 on April 16th, 2010 @ 5:14am CDT
does anybody know if you have to have joined the club prior to march 16 to get the discount or is it that just to get the freebie figure for the year?
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065107)
Posted by grimlockprime108 on April 16th, 2010 @ 5:24am CDT
i think it is their attempt at a joke concerning the toys that came in the latter half of the series(Cryotek
Megabolt
Jhiaxus
Dreadwind & Smokejumper)that had no fiction of their own so thier fiction was eventually shoehorned into the Universe line.convoluted,yesss.
Posted by grimlockprime108 on April 16th, 2010 @ 5:24am CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:Yeah, if Clench-lossus isn't Onslaught, I can't think of any recent mold that would make sense, since they certainly won't do another 'con repaint of Classics Optimus.
Though if Animated molds were allowed to bleed in, Bulkhead would fit the bill, or Ultra Magnus, whose vehicle mode seems likely inspired by the original Pyro.
Animated molds in blinding G2 colors: why let KOs hog that market?
I'm a tad disappointed that R.I.D. Skybite is being somewhat nonsensically included instead the Cybertronian army finally getting some overdue toys. Maybe we'll get a Jhiaxus, Rook, or Mindset, but not in the box. I'm just not following the R.I.D. connection here: because like G2, it sported Combaticons in strange colors, Spychangers/Gobots, and the Laser Optimus Prime mold? Not that the toys will disappoint, but I'm just not getting the angle of this Botcon's stab at a storyline. Am I missing somthing?
i think it is their attempt at a joke concerning the toys that came in the latter half of the series(Cryotek
Megabolt
Jhiaxus
Dreadwind & Smokejumper)that had no fiction of their own so thier fiction was eventually shoehorned into the Universe line.convoluted,yesss.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065124)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:15am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:15am CDT
Yay for the black G2 Streetwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065130)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:25am CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:25am CDT
I still wonder if a G2 Ramjet will show up. If anyone signified G2, it was him.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065162)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:57am CDT
Hey, I just realized that I think this is the first Botcon set to have the both Autobot and Decepticon leaders in one box set. Nice!
Ok, I sent a qustion to Fun Pub at the Botcon site regarding the customization class. My question was, "Regarding the customization class. I don't care what day I can go, I just want to make sure I can get in, so do I sign up for both days and hope to get one of them?"
Answer: "No. Classes are limited to 1 per person. The online system will know how many are left and if you register in time, you will have the option to select a class. If it is full it won't you choose it."
So it looks as if you will see the option available for the classes if there are spots left. Boy do I hope I can get in. This will be the first year I'm trying to get into the class and I've finally have the funds set aside for this whole thing!!
Ok, I sent a qustion to Fun Pub at the Botcon site regarding the customization class. My question was, "Regarding the customization class. I don't care what day I can go, I just want to make sure I can get in, so do I sign up for both days and hope to get one of them?"
Answer: "No. Classes are limited to 1 per person. The online system will know how many are left and if you register in time, you will have the option to select a class. If it is full it won't you choose it."
So it looks as if you will see the option available for the classes if there are spots left. Boy do I hope I can get in. This will be the first year I'm trying to get into the class and I've finally have the funds set aside for this whole thing!!
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065173)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:18am CDT
You know what mold, modified for a trailer, would probably best for Clench look-wise? Movieverse Ironhide.
Shame they can't use the movie toys. Damn copyrights.
Shame they can't use the movie toys. Damn copyrights.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065183)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:43am CDT
Then again I could see them using Octane, ahem, Tankor mold since it is a cheaper toy.
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:43am CDT
Sgt. Grumbles wrote:You know what mold, modified for a trailer, would probably best for Clench look-wise? Movieverse Ironhide.
Shame they can't use the movie toys. Damn copyrights.
Then again I could see them using Octane, ahem, Tankor mold since it is a cheaper toy.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065188)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:59am CDT
Sky-Byte might be an odd addition, yes. But as for the rest of the character's, they are all G2 related. As was pointed out, Breakdown, released at Botcon 94 was part of a planned rerelease of the Stunticons, which never happened. Ditto Streetwise, who was part of a planned release of the Protectobots, which also never happend. Unlike Breakdown, though, he was never released. Pyro and Clench, while released in Europe at the tail end of G1, are usually counted as G2 toys.
Posted by Darth Bombshell on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:59am CDT
TheForgottenTaxi wrote:So it's officially a G2-themed set that doesn't include any characters that were actually part of G2?
Sky-Byte might be an odd addition, yes. But as for the rest of the character's, they are all G2 related. As was pointed out, Breakdown, released at Botcon 94 was part of a planned rerelease of the Stunticons, which never happened. Ditto Streetwise, who was part of a planned release of the Protectobots, which also never happend. Unlike Breakdown, though, he was never released. Pyro and Clench, while released in Europe at the tail end of G1, are usually counted as G2 toys.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065209)
Posted by --B-- on April 16th, 2010 @ 11:41am CDT
If I can't get my G2 Black Sideswipe, Black Streetwise would be a pretty good second place. So far that's the only figure from the set that I am interested in.
Posted by --B-- on April 16th, 2010 @ 11:41am CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Yay for the black G2 Streetwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I can't get my G2 Black Sideswipe, Black Streetwise would be a pretty good second place. So far that's the only figure from the set that I am interested in.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065227)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:44pm CDT
I like the idea of all the characters, but only Skybyte if it is Energon Sharkticon. I also am only sold on Clench if he is some awesome repaint of a good mold. Onslaught would be acceptable. Octane/Tankor, not so much.
Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.
Posted by Tigertrack on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:44pm CDT
--B-- wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Yay for the black G2 Streetwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I can't get my G2 Black Sideswipe, Black Streetwise would be a pretty good second place. So far that's the only figure from the set that I am interested in.
I like the idea of all the characters, but only Skybyte if it is Energon Sharkticon. I also am only sold on Clench if he is some awesome repaint of a good mold. Onslaught would be acceptable. Octane/Tankor, not so much.
Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065238)
Posted by Mkall on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:55pm CDT
The name Rapido was bounced around as a rumour. Personally I'm hoping that Rotorsotrm and Stalker will be the two larger figs in the atendee only sets.
Posted by Mkall on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:55pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.
The name Rapido was bounced around as a rumour. Personally I'm hoping that Rotorsotrm and Stalker will be the two larger figs in the atendee only sets.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065241)
Posted by --B-- on April 16th, 2010 @ 2:02pm CDT
I really think that Black Sideswipe would be the freebee. Just makes so much sense to me, but then again, they already have the mold used for P/CP and Breakdown, so I could see them not using it.
Posted by --B-- on April 16th, 2010 @ 2:02pm CDT
Mkall wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.
The name Rapido was bounced around as a rumour. Personally I'm hoping that Rotorsotrm and Stalker will be the two larger figs in the atendee only sets.
I really think that Black Sideswipe would be the freebee. Just makes so much sense to me, but then again, they already have the mold used for P/CP and Breakdown, so I could see them not using it.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065263)
Posted by autobot-jolt on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:16pm CDT
Posted by autobot-jolt on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:16pm CDT
Interesting lineup. Can't wait to see what Streetwise, Clench, and Skybite look loke. My guesses are Classics 2.0 Prowl for Streetwise, Classics 2.0 Onslaught for Clench, and Energon Sharkticon for Skybite.
And not that it matters, but this is my 100th comment!
And not that it matters, but this is my 100th comment!
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065267)
Posted by Agamemnon on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:24pm CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:24pm CDT
What about Energon Rodimus for Clench?
I was looking for some semi trucks that were not cab-over, and since it appears that the movie line is not applicable... The only other transformer from the Unicron Trilogy that would come close is Energon Optimus.
Edit: Err....I meant Armada Optimus (also re-released in Cybertron, I think)
I was looking for some semi trucks that were not cab-over, and since it appears that the movie line is not applicable... The only other transformer from the Unicron Trilogy that would come close is Energon Optimus.
Edit: Err....I meant Armada Optimus (also re-released in Cybertron, I think)
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065269)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT
He was already used for last year's Thunderclash, so he's out
Clench is a doozy to guess...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:What about Energon Rodimus for Clench?
I was looking for some semi trucks that were not cab-over, and since it appears that the movie line is not applicable... The only other transformer from the Unicron Trilogy that would come close is Energon Optimus.
He was already used for last year's Thunderclash, so he's out
Clench is a doozy to guess...
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065276)
Posted by Rated X on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:51pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:51pm CDT
This looks great but I didnt see anything about regristration. Is that still coming ?
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065281)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:17pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:17pm CDT
What difference does it make to register? Is it required to so so? Or can one just go with General Admission?
I know that General Admitted people can't attend the dinner, but what about other events (I don't care about the NASA tour)?
I know that General Admitted people can't attend the dinner, but what about other events (I don't care about the NASA tour)?
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065313)
Posted by Mystic Metal on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:46pm CDT
Posted by Mystic Metal on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:46pm CDT
If anyone's getting the boxed set wants to do a straight trade for the 2009 set, PM me or email me at araish@gmail.com . Don't think I'm going to be there this year.
Araish.
IshotJoeDick
Araish.
IshotJoeDick
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065316)
Posted by Down_Shift on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:12pm CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:12pm CDT
I don't know why everyone is saying Onslaught for Clench because I honestly see Recon Ironhide being a better fitting Clench. They could queer up those arms really fast with coat of lavender...
I mean the shoulders make him a dead ringer, and a Voyager is more likely then an Ultra.
Everything else is pretty obvious.
Now the real questions begin!
Who will be the free attendee figure?
Who will be in the other two side sets?
I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.
I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.
I mean the shoulders make him a dead ringer, and a Voyager is more likely then an Ultra.
Everything else is pretty obvious.
Now the real questions begin!
Who will be the free attendee figure?
Who will be in the other two side sets?
I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.
I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065324)
Posted by It Is Him on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:51pm CDT
This is killing me, too. I figured we'd be seeing more of these exclusives on auction sites by now.
Ugh! I want to know how to spend my money! Hasbro, I want give it all to you.
Posted by It Is Him on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:51pm CDT
Down_Shift wrote:Now the real questions begin!
Who will be the free attendee figure?
Who will be in the other two side sets?
I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.
I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.
This is killing me, too. I figured we'd be seeing more of these exclusives on auction sites by now.
Ugh! I want to know how to spend my money! Hasbro, I want give it all to you.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065327)
Posted by Mkall on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:55pm CDT
I'd agree with you, except they haven't used movie figs in the past. I doube they'll start now.
I don't know, last year there was an ultra and a voyager in the box set (Land Shark and Flak)
Sadly yes
I'm hoping either Black Sideswipe or G2 Ramjet
My dream sets would have Energon Bulkhead as Rotorstorm and Cybertron Defence Red Alert as Stalker. I think there'll be G2 minibots Bumblebee, Beachcomber and Cliffjumper thrown in too. I've heard the rumour that Rapido will make a scene too.
That'd be cool. The shade of blue would match the theme. Skram perhaps?
That would rule, though I cannot think of decent modern molds that could do them the justice they deserve.
Botcon security is usually pretty tight, last year was the first year we know much of anything figure-wise. 2008 was a huge surprise. No one saw Megatron until 1 week before the conference.
Posted by Mkall on April 16th, 2010 @ 8:55pm CDT
Down_Shift wrote:I don't know why everyone is saying Onslaught for Clench because I honestly see Recon Ironhide being a better fitting Clench. They could queer up those arms really fast with coat of lavender...
I'd agree with you, except they haven't used movie figs in the past. I doube they'll start now.
I mean the shoulders make him a dead ringer, and a Voyager is more likely then an Ultra.
I don't know, last year there was an ultra and a voyager in the box set (Land Shark and Flak)
Everything else is pretty obvious.
Sadly yes
Who will be the free attendee figure?
I'm hoping either Black Sideswipe or G2 Ramjet
Who will be in the other two side sets?
My dream sets would have Energon Bulkhead as Rotorstorm and Cybertron Defence Red Alert as Stalker. I think there'll be G2 minibots Bumblebee, Beachcomber and Cliffjumper thrown in too. I've heard the rumour that Rapido will make a scene too.
I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.
That'd be cool. The shade of blue would match the theme. Skram perhaps?
I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.
That would rule, though I cannot think of decent modern molds that could do them the justice they deserve.
It Is Him wrote:This is killing me, too. I figured we'd be seeing more of these exclusives on auction sites by now.
Ugh! I want to know how to spend my money! Hasbro, I want give it all to you.
Botcon security is usually pretty tight, last year was the first year we know much of anything figure-wise. 2008 was a huge surprise. No one saw Megatron until 1 week before the conference.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065422)
Posted by Kurai-Z on April 17th, 2010 @ 9:26am CDT
Posted by Kurai-Z on April 17th, 2010 @ 9:26am CDT
Clench = Truck w/ grippy-claw thing?
hmmm....
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... kick/1424/
Done! Okay... next?
hmmm....
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... kick/1424/
Done! Okay... next?
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065424)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 17th, 2010 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 17th, 2010 @ 9:34am CDT
No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.
So far we got:
Autobot Spark: Universe Inferno
Breakdown: Universe Sideswipe (1st of 2 new heads)
I'm guessing:
Streetwise: Universe Prowl (possibly new head), possibly even Energon Prowl
Skybyte: Energon Sharkticon
Clench: Unfortunately, I'm relinquishing to Universe Onslaught. (2nd of 2 new heads)
Why Onslaught? The case breakdown has roughly been like this for the past years:
1 Ultra
1 Voyager
3 Deluxes or smaller.
Everything's covered except the Ultra.
So far we got:
Autobot Spark: Universe Inferno
Breakdown: Universe Sideswipe (1st of 2 new heads)
I'm guessing:
Streetwise: Universe Prowl (possibly new head), possibly even Energon Prowl
Skybyte: Energon Sharkticon
Clench: Unfortunately, I'm relinquishing to Universe Onslaught. (2nd of 2 new heads)
Why Onslaught? The case breakdown has roughly been like this for the past years:
1 Ultra
1 Voyager
3 Deluxes or smaller.
Everything's covered except the Ultra.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065475)
Posted by Blurrz on April 17th, 2010 @ 3:13pm CDT
Wrong
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/
Posted by Blurrz on April 17th, 2010 @ 3:13pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.
Wrong
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065481)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 17th, 2010 @ 3:38pm CDT
The molds themselves, yes, but the designs are Paramount owned.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 17th, 2010 @ 3:38pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.
Wrong
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/
The molds themselves, yes, but the designs are Paramount owned.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065484)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 17th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CDT
Energon, sorry. I had to go look at the ID badge lol.
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 17th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CDT
Savage wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:Savage wrote:Sabrblade wrote:So, general admission is only on Saturday and Sunday? I can't tell what events are happening on those days.
And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?
General Admission gets you into the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. This gives you access to the Sales Room, autograph lines, and (i think) the Panels. As for which events are taking place at which times on those days, you will have to check the schedule at the convention for that.
General Admission is not allowed to attend the Saturday Night Dinner. Only Primus Package holders and their Minicons. No Protoforms or General Admissions.
I attended the dinner in 2008 as an Iacon attendee. I'm sure it has to be either of those to attend.
Um...Iacon is the non-attending package.
Energon, sorry. I had to go look at the ID badge lol.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065515)
Posted by Blurrz on April 17th, 2010 @ 6:13pm CDT
Fair enough. And it's not like they'd even use Movie molds anyways. I'm sure it would turn off some 'purist' Botcon collectors.
Posted by Blurrz on April 17th, 2010 @ 6:13pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Blurrz wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.
Wrong
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/
The molds themselves, yes, but the designs are Paramount owned.
Fair enough. And it's not like they'd even use Movie molds anyways. I'm sure it would turn off some 'purist' Botcon collectors.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065529)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 17th, 2010 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on April 17th, 2010 @ 8:18pm CDT
Movie molds are not being used.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065844)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 19th, 2010 @ 6:58am CDT
That IS the class designation for this set. You are correct sir. (slight insider knowledge here)
Spark - Voyager
Breakdown - Deluxe
assume:
SkyByte - Deluxe and E-Sharkticon mold <-- this I've known, but can't remember who told me
Streetwise - Deluxe Prowl mold
Clench - all that is left is the Ultra and I have nooo idea what mold will be used. I hear it's bad ass though. Buut what I am personally wanting is that they use Cyb Prime, cause his bot mold is just so nice and I'd like to see it as a con. But most people are guessing Uni Onslaught and I'd be ok with that as well.
Posted by Prime Evil on April 19th, 2010 @ 6:58am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:1 Ultra
1 Voyager
3 Deluxes or smaller.
That IS the class designation for this set. You are correct sir. (slight insider knowledge here)
Spark - Voyager
Breakdown - Deluxe
assume:
SkyByte - Deluxe and E-Sharkticon mold <-- this I've known, but can't remember who told me
Streetwise - Deluxe Prowl mold
Clench - all that is left is the Ultra and I have nooo idea what mold will be used. I hear it's bad ass though. Buut what I am personally wanting is that they use Cyb Prime, cause his bot mold is just so nice and I'd like to see it as a con. But most people are guessing Uni Onslaught and I'd be ok with that as well.
Re: Botcon 2010 Brochure Now Live - Convention Set Revealed: Spark, Streetwise, Clench, Breakdown and Skybyte! (1065926)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 19th, 2010 @ 11:56am CDT
Isn't Cybertron Prime a Leader though?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 19th, 2010 @ 11:56am CDT
Prime Evil wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:1 Ultra
1 Voyager
3 Deluxes or smaller.
That IS the class designation for this set. You are correct sir. (slight insider knowledge here)
Spark - Voyager
Breakdown - Deluxe
assume:
SkyByte - Deluxe and E-Sharkticon mold <-- this I've known, but can't remember who told me
Streetwise - Deluxe Prowl mold
Clench - all that is left is the Ultra and I have nooo idea what mold will be used. I hear it's bad ass though. Buut what I am personally wanting is that they use Cyb Prime, cause his bot mold is just so nice and I'd like to see it as a con. But most people are guessing Uni Onslaught and I'd be ok with that as well.
Isn't Cybertron Prime a Leader though?
