BotCon 2014 Artist Alley Official Press Release
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 2:35PM CDT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BotCon 2014 to feature its largest Artists’ Alley ever… again!
Pasadena, California June 19th – June 22nd!
Pasadena, CA – May 14th, 2014 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official
Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, is excited to announce that this
years award-winning convention is set to feature another record year for artist
participation. With over 25 amazing artists appearing at BotCon, being held at the
Pasadena Convention Center from June 19th to June 22nd in the wonderful city of
Pasadena, fans from around the world will get to meet and buy art from many of the
best professional artists working on Transformers today!
Pop Culture enthusiasts and Transformers fans of all ages can still register for
BotCon 2014 through the BotCon.com online registration system. Fans and
Collectors who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive the
five-figure PIRATES VS KNIGHTS convention set, admission to the Friday private
sales room experience, The TRANSFORMERS FAN EXPERIENCE at Universal,
priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and access to
all of the great guests attending BotCon 2014. Finally, Primus package attendees
will also receive a special bonus Transformers Deluxe figure to go along with
their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered attendees will be
available on Saturday and Sunday only.
For more information on BotCon and all activities and the exclusive figure
offerings, please visit BotCon.com. Press inquiries; please contact Pete Sinclair
pete@funpubinc.com.
About Fun Publications, Inc.
For nearly 20 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering
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events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand
specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas,
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other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For
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Posted by El Duque on May 15th, 2014 @ 4:32pm CDT
Hello Everyone!
Non-Attending registration is now open. There is a limited number of non-attending sets available. When we run out, at a later date we will load the leftover attending sets (if available) into non-attending as we must keep those in stock for fans that want to travel to the event.
So, if you don't get a non-attending set now, we will let you know in the future when (if any) additional sets become available.
These sets will ship 3-4 weeks after the staff returns from BotCon. Also, note that the Priority Mail number of days listed in the shipping section is the service the Post Office offers and not a guarantee that the items will come in that number of days. All Priority Mail is a 2-5 day service and can actually take longer than that.
Please go to BotCon.com and click the registration button.
See you in Pasadena!
Brian
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 15th, 2014 @ 4:46pm CDT
Posted by Thalack on May 15th, 2014 @ 5:36pm CDT
Midnight_Fox wrote:Got Rod and I's set. Got my confirmation e-mail already. Was stalking their Facebook page and got in as soon as it was up.
Congratulations!
Posted by Rated X on May 15th, 2014 @ 5:57pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 15th, 2014 @ 6:18pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Tornado's been busy lately making more story posts on his Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=754251827942485&id=735228939844774
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=755654227802245&id=735228939844774
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https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=757919680909033&id=735228939844774
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=758426614191673&id=735228939844774
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=759605667407101&id=735228939844774
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=760477707319897&id=735228939844774
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=761434753890859&id=735228939844774
Lots of story material, there.
He's also made a couple more posts since:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=764277163606618&id=735228939844774
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=765833980117603&id=735228939844774
Posted by triKlops on May 15th, 2014 @ 8:10pm CDT
Didn't add anything else as the 4 bills was a big enough chunk in one shot for me.
Posted by Henry921 on May 15th, 2014 @ 10:21pm CDT
And the comic, I suppose.
Shame about the distinct lack of bagged sets this year. I'd have bought one just for a spare Scorponok. >:oP
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 15th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CDT
Rated X wrote:Got my Iacon set ! Also taking a gamble on the assembled custom class figure praying it doesnt suck !
Good luck on the custom class figure. I was tempted to add that on, but decided to wait and see instead, in the event it's something unrelated to "Classics", such as a Shattered Glass character.
Posted by Flashwave on May 15th, 2014 @ 11:48pm CDT
Man, I really want the se, but I can't,
Posted by mooncake623 on May 16th, 2014 @ 8:04am CDT
Henry921 wrote:Placed my order. Looking forward to having Scorponok.
And the comic, I suppose.
Shame about the distinct lack of bagged sets this year. I'd have bought one just for a spare Scorponok. >:oP
No bag set available? I was able to add one with my non-attendee package.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 16th, 2014 @ 8:09am CDT
mooncake623 wrote:Henry921 wrote:Placed my order. Looking forward to having Scorponok.
And the comic, I suppose.
Shame about the distinct lack of bagged sets this year. I'd have bought one just for a spare Scorponok. >:oP
No bag set available? I was able to add one with my non-attendee package.
Only 250 bagged sets this year.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 16th, 2014 @ 8:41am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Henry921 wrote:Placed my order. Looking forward to having Scorponok.
And the comic, I suppose.
Shame about the distinct lack of bagged sets this year. I'd have bought one just for a spare Scorponok. >:oP
No bag set available? I was able to add one with my non-attendee package.
Only 250 bagged sets this year.
Right but I heard it was sold out during registrations for attendees last week, so I was surprise I was able to get one this week.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2014 @ 8:43am CDT
Some were held back for non-attendees to get.mooncake623 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Henry921 wrote:Placed my order. Looking forward to having Scorponok.
And the comic, I suppose.
Shame about the distinct lack of bagged sets this year. I'd have bought one just for a spare Scorponok. >:oP
No bag set available? I was able to add one with my non-attendee package.
Only 250 bagged sets this year.
Right but I heard it was sold out during registrations for attendees last week, so I was surprise I was able to get one this week.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 16th, 2014 @ 8:54am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Some were held back for non-attendees to get.
Seems that way. I'm sure more were held back for attendees to get at the convention too.
Posted by ScottyP on May 16th, 2014 @ 9:05am CDT
mooncake623 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Some were held back for non-attendees to get.
Seems that way. I'm sure more were held back for attendees to get at the convention too.
Probably not, the attendee window to get them was registration. They have have saved like, 5 for walk ups?
They always do save a decent amount of sets as unsold so they can do QC swaps. I've only had to swap something out once at the show but I was sure glad it wasn't an issue. That's one thing they do very well lately.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 16th, 2014 @ 9:14am CDT
kinda like $100 mark-up to not have to deal with funpub? lol
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23793&mode=retail
Posted by ScottyP on May 16th, 2014 @ 9:38am CDT
Posted by El Duque on May 16th, 2014 @ 9:53am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on May 16th, 2014 @ 10:28am CDT
El Duque wrote:Registered for an Iacon package yesterday as soon as it opened up for orders. Also snagged a bagged set and custom class figure.
You're not going?
Posted by El Duque on May 16th, 2014 @ 11:23am CDT
ScottyP wrote:El Duque wrote:Registered for an Iacon package yesterday as soon as it opened up for orders. Also snagged a bagged set and custom class figure.
You're not going?
Just not in the cards this year
Posted by El Duque on May 16th, 2014 @ 11:25am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2014 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by El Duque on May 16th, 2014 @ 11:32am CDT
Hello Everyone!
Non-Attending registrations now sold out. If there are any leftover attending sets we will turn them into non-attending sets (closer to the event) as we must keep those in stock for fans that want to travel to the event.
So, if you don't get a non-attending set now, we will let you know in the future when (if any) additional sets become available.
Please DO NOT register for an attending set and try to change it to a non-attending set later as we will cancel this registration and put it back in stock.
Thanks for your support!
Brian
Posted by YoungPrime on May 16th, 2014 @ 11:43am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on May 16th, 2014 @ 11:46am CDT
YoungPrime wrote:What were the price for these sets anyway?
$395
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2014 @ 12:48pm CDT
Posted by Thalack on May 16th, 2014 @ 12:51pm CDT
Posted by metalogan on May 16th, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
(all together ) cen tex logan at yahoo
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 16th, 2014 @ 1:38pm CDT
Posted by Henry921 on May 16th, 2014 @ 2:28pm CDT
And damn, they sold out fast. I'm guessing there weren't many non-attending packages available to start...
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 16th, 2014 @ 3:08pm CDT
Henry921 wrote:Shield looks cool and all but I hate seeing the car window hanging off to the left side of it.
And damn, they sold out fast. I'm guessing there weren't many non-attending packages available to start...
I'm thinking only 1/3 to 1/4 of the amount for attendees.
Posted by MGrotusque on May 16th, 2014 @ 4:28pm CDT
That's a silly pose.
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2014 @ 4:45pm CDT
Posted by craggy on May 16th, 2014 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by Diem on May 16th, 2014 @ 7:10pm CDT
craggy wrote:makes sense for them to be frugal, not like the 30th anniversary is going to bring out more people wanting to spend more money or anything
A bunch of people on Seibertron.com who have attended previous years ain't attending this year, so...
Posted by Mindmaster on May 16th, 2014 @ 7:14pm CDT
Diem wrote:craggy wrote:makes sense for them to be frugal, not like the 30th anniversary is going to bring out more people wanting to spend more money or anything
A bunch of people on Seibertron.com who have attended previous years ain't attending this year, so...
I really wanted to come as my graduation gift... it's just so expensive...
Posted by Thalack on May 16th, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 16th, 2014 @ 10:02pm CDT
Diem wrote:craggy wrote:makes sense for them to be frugal, not like the 30th anniversary is going to bring out more people wanting to spend more money or anything
A bunch of people on Seibertron.com who have attended previous years ain't attending this year, so...
Also, probably a bit gun shy after last year.
Posted by Thalack on May 17th, 2014 @ 1:15pm CDT
Midnight_Fox wrote:Diem wrote:craggy wrote:makes sense for them to be frugal, not like the 30th anniversary is going to bring out more people wanting to spend more money or anything
A bunch of people on Seibertron.com who have attended previous years ain't attending this year, so...
Also, probably a bit gun shy after last year.
I've heard last year wasn't a good year in comparison to other years. Which is hard for me to gauge considering last year was my first botcon, I loved every moment of it and it's the reason why I'm going again this year and plan on trying to make it year after year. Regardless of where it is in the U.S.
Posted by craggy on May 17th, 2014 @ 4:48pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 17th, 2014 @ 7:24pm CDT
what happened last year?Midnight_Fox wrote:Also, probably a bit gun shy after last year.Diem wrote:A bunch of people on Seibertron.com who have attended previous years ain't attending this year, so...craggy wrote:makes sense for them to be frugal, not like the 30th anniversary is going to bring out more people wanting to spend more money or anything
Posted by spiderbob007 on May 17th, 2014 @ 8:50pm CDT
Posted by Henry921 on May 17th, 2014 @ 9:47pm CDT
Posted by Thalack on May 18th, 2014 @ 12:22pm CDT
Henry921 wrote:BigBadToyStore is sold out of their Botcon box set preorders...
I noticed his last night going through their site. And at $500 a set, no less. Wow, this box set is gonna be a hot one.
Posted by ScottyP on May 18th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CDT
shajaki wrote:what happened last year?Midnight_Fox wrote:Also, probably a bit gun shy after last year.Diem wrote:A bunch of people on Seibertron.com who have attended previous years ain't attending this year, so...craggy wrote:makes sense for them to be frugal, not like the 30th anniversary is going to bring out more people wanting to spend more money or anything
No idea what that's about. It was a very fun convention, a bit lower on people than usual and the dealer room was just so-so selection wise, but a great time.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 20th, 2014 @ 9:05am CDT
Hey ScottyP into it or no?
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/perfect-effect-deathstalker-scorponok-t100151s0.php
Posted by ScottyP on May 20th, 2014 @ 10:44am CDT
mooncake623 wrote:ScottyP wrote:
Hey ScottyP into it or no?
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/perfect-effect-deathstalker-scorponok-t100151s0.php
I'll take a super-fun Energon mold compatible with a G1 Headmaster all day long. I'm sure PE will make a nice Scorponok action figure that falls apart into twelve pieces that kind of constitute an alt mode once you're done finessing them together for 8 days.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 20th, 2014 @ 10:48am CDT
ScottyP wrote:mooncake623 wrote:ScottyP wrote:
Hey ScottyP into it or no?
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/perfect-effect-deathstalker-scorponok-t100151s0.php
I'll take a super-fun Energon mold compatible with a G1 Headmaster all day long. I'm sure PE will make a nice Scorponok action figure that falls apart into twelve pieces that kind of constitute an alt mode once you're done finessing them together for 8 days.
Haha nice! Never messed with the Energon mode before. Really looking forward to it.
Posted by Thalack on May 20th, 2014 @ 9:19pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:mooncake623 wrote:ScottyP wrote:
Hey ScottyP into it or no?
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/perfect-effect-deathstalker-scorponok-t100151s0.php
I'll take a super-fun Energon mold compatible with a G1 Headmaster all day long. I'm sure PE will make a nice Scorponok action figure that falls apart into twelve pieces that kind of constitute an alt mode once you're done finessing them together for 8 days.
Is that what PE figures are like? I don't own much in the way of 3rd party. I spend enough on Hasbro/takara figures. I'd hate to see my bank account if I bought things like Giant, the Menasor and other 3rd party figures that looked realy nice.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 20th, 2014 @ 9:23pm CDT
Thalack wrote:ScottyP wrote:mooncake623 wrote:ScottyP wrote:
Hey ScottyP into it or no?
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/perfect-effect-deathstalker-scorponok-t100151s0.php
I'll take a super-fun Energon mold compatible with a G1 Headmaster all day long. I'm sure PE will make a nice Scorponok action figure that falls apart into twelve pieces that kind of constitute an alt mode once you're done finessing them together for 8 days.
Is that what PE figures are like? I don't own much in the way of 3rd party. I spend enough on Hasbro/takara figures. I'd hate to see my bank account if I bought things like Giant, the Menasor and other 3rd party figures that looked realy nice.
Nah PE is pretty awesome (but on the expensive side even for 3P). ScottyP is just not a fan of Warden (which is the figure he is refering to)
PE is also known for parts forming.