BotCon 2014 Guest Announcement - Transformers Rescue Bots Cast
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Posted by 5150 Cruiser on April 25th, 2014 @ 3:16pm CDT
Va'al wrote:The official BotCon Twitter account has revealed a whole slew of guests for the 2014 convention, and they're all part of the Transformers: Rescue Bots cast! Joining the guest list, which you can find here, are Steve Blum (Heatwave and Prime Starscream), Parvesh Cheena (Blades), Jason Marsden (Kade Burns), Shannon McKain (Graham Burns), Elan Garfias (Cody Burns), Nicole Dubuc (Bumblebee, CAT, and writer for both Rescue Bots and Prime episodes), writers Greg Johnson and Brian Hohlfeld - bringing the guset count to seventeen!
Damn, no Lacey Chabert? That's to bad.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 25th, 2014 @ 5:56pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on May 1st, 2014 @ 2:55pm CDT
BotCon 2014 is coming to Pasadena, CA June 19th-22nd. For the full reveal of this year's 5-figure convention set and general information on the show, be sure to visit http://www.botcon.com. To see two of the exclusive characters in action (Cannonball and Ferak), we have an exclusive preview of pages 3 and 4 from this year's BotCon comic!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 1st, 2014 @ 3:01pm CDT
Big Rescue Force
the potential combined from of the Motorvators
Armada Tidal Wave (really, FunPub? )
FoC Air Raid
Meanstreak
Power Master Ironhide
The last two are really toy-accurate in the locomotion department.
Posted by ScottyP on May 1st, 2014 @ 3:27pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on May 1st, 2014 @ 3:35pm CDT
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 1st, 2014 @ 4:21pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2014 @ 4:33pm CDT
Anyway, something important to note is that the first of these two pages was actually already revealed in the last issue of the TCC magazine. So those who got the magazine and read are seeing it here for the second time.
Not counting the Tidal Wave, I see 12 bots/things in that pic.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:How many cameos do you spy? I see several:
Big Rescue Force
the potential combined from of the Motorvators
Armada Tidal Wave (really, FunPub? )
FoC Air Raid
Meanstreak
Power Master Ironhide
The last two are really toy-accurate in the locomotion department.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2014 @ 5:54pm CDT
Scorponok in Jet Mode
An Easter-colored combiner form for the Motorvators
Big Rescue Force
Windmill
Under-3
Meanstreak
Some guy behind Meanstreak
Power Master Ironhide
A red Autoceptor
Bonaparte Tulcas
Some gray guy behind Ironhide
A redeco of FOC Fireflight (Generations Air Raid)
The Tidal Wave
Posted by ausbot on May 1st, 2014 @ 7:29pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on May 1st, 2014 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2014 @ 8:30pm CDT
Two words: Solar Sails.Rated X wrote:Sails on a spaceship is stuipd. I mean REALLY stupid. There is no wind in space. Not to mention it has rocket boosters.
Lots of science fiction stories use them. They usually serve the function of an additional power source that absorbs solar radiation from stars, and aesthetically resemble sails for multiple reasons depending on the author(s).
Posted by shajaki on May 1st, 2014 @ 9:27pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on May 1st, 2014 @ 10:23pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Two words: Solar Sails.Rated X wrote:Sails on a spaceship is stuipd. I mean REALLY stupid. There is no wind in space. Not to mention it has rocket boosters.
Lots of science fiction stories use them. They usually serve the function of an additional power source that absorbs solar radiation from stars, and aesthetically resemble sails for multiple reasons depending on the author(s).
While I see the logic you speak of, the fact that its only being done because they are pirates makes it too much. Just because they are space pirates doesnt mean they have to do everything human pirates do. Years of people begging for a broadside repaint of the tidalwave mold, and this is how funpub decides to use the mold ? I pray they dont do it...
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2014 @ 10:39pm CDT
Well, it is still up in the air as to whether or not they will actually use that mold. Much less remold it to have sails since the Club admitted on their Twitter that, after Cannonball and Devcon, their remold budget was all used up by Scorponok's new tooling.Rated X wrote:Years of people begging for a broadside repaint of the tidalwave mold, and this is how funpub decides to use the mold ? I pray they dont do it...
There's also the possibility of this mold being so old that it might not be available for them to use.
And those colors it has in that page (or what little of them that we can see since most of the ship is cast in shadow) don't look too different from the toy's original Armada colors, so it's possible that it isn't a redeco and just a repurposing of the original toy as it is (for those who already own it). Which would sensible thing to do as it would let people use that mold with the BotCon toys without the Club having to spend more money on an 11-year-old mold of that large size.
Personally, I'm still a bit skeptical about them actually using the Tidal Wave mold and am not expecting them to (and certainly not expecting it to have newly molded sails), but I wouldn't mind them using it as it would be a pleasant surprise.
Posted by Rated X on May 1st, 2014 @ 10:56pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Well, it is still up in the air as to whether or not they will actually use that mold. Much less remold it to have sails since the Club admitted on their Twitter that, after Cannonball and Devcon, their remold budget was all used up by Scorponok's new tooling.Rated X wrote:Years of people begging for a broadside repaint of the tidalwave mold, and this is how funpub decides to use the mold ? I pray they dont do it...
There's also the possibility of this mold being so old that it might not be available for them to use.
And those colors it has in that page (or what little of them that we can see since most of the ship is cast in shadow) don't look too different from the toy's original Armada colors, so it's possible that it isn't a redeco and just a repurposing of the original toy as it is (for those who already own it). Which would sensible thing to do as it would let people use that mold with the BotCon toys without the Club having to spend more money on an 11-year-old mold of that large size.
Personally, I'm still a bit skeptical about them actually using the Tidal Wave mold and am not expecting them to (and certainly not expecting it to have newly molded sails), but I wouldn't mind them using it as it would be a pleasant surprise.
I have the crazy white and translucent green tidalwave. Isnt that the energon version ? I thought the armada version was black and purple ? The black in the comic drawing appears to be a shadow to me and the top is painted white. Also im so sick of hearing about funpubs retool budget. Why cant they just spend more and get more ? Or why not have someone do resin heads like they did with the custom class longarm ? Every botcon figure should have a new head. Did they not learn from megaplex ? Did they pretend those renderform megaplex heads didnt exist ?
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2014 @ 11:15pm CDT
Yours does sound like the Energon one, yes.Rated X wrote:I have the crazy white and translucent green tidalwave. Isnt that the energon version ? I thought the armada version was black and purple ? The black in the comic drawing appears to be a shadow to me and the top is painted white.
And, like I said, it is difficult to tell what the ship's full colors look like, what with all that shadow we see. But what we can see are some green in the placements where green is found on both the Armada and Energon versions (green hands and green side bows), and what looks like some light gray on the ship's front (the aircraft carrier part).
Now, looking at the latter on both the Armada and Energon versions, the Armada one has a light gray aircraft carrier part, while the Energon one has a dark gray aircraft carrier part (really do wish there was a simpler term for this part, lol). Since this part is lighter on both the Armada version and the ship in this comic, that's a point in favor of the Armada deco.
Then again, pretty much everything in these images look washed out and faded, anyway. ^_^'
but, as we said, it is too tough for us to tell for sure at this point based on this single shadowed picture. Guess we'll just have to wait and see what's what.
For reference, here are the two versions of Tidal Wave we mentioned (Armada on top, Energon under it), along with the comic page.
Posted by Henry921 on May 2nd, 2014 @ 1:26am CDT
Troop builder 3 pack?
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 2nd, 2014 @ 7:24am CDT
Also, a remolding isn't really necessary for the figure, just a repainting. They can produce the mast-and-sail set and just find a good place to attach on/stick on the existing mold of Tidal Wave. From the positioning of the mast in the comic, it looks like it's stuck on the Mini-Con peg on his chest. So all it really needs is a hollow mast section.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 2nd, 2014 @ 7:56am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Yeah, I believe it would be a troop-builder 3-pack, with the 3 components in separate baggies.
Also, a remolding isn't really necessary for the figure, just a repainting. They can produce the mast-and-sail set and just find a good place to attach on/stick on the existing mold of Tidal Wave. From the positioning of the mast in the comic, it looks like it's stuck on the Mini-Con peg on his chest. So all it really needs is a hollow mast section.
And a new identity for Ramjet.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 2nd, 2014 @ 8:00am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Yeah, I believe it would be a troop-builder 3-pack, with the 3 components in separate baggies.
Also, a remolding isn't really necessary for the figure, just a repainting. They can produce the mast-and-sail set and just find a good place to attach on/stick on the existing mold of Tidal Wave. From the positioning of the mast in the comic, it looks like it's stuck on the Mini-Con peg on his chest. So all it really needs is a hollow mast section.
And a new identity for Ramjet.
Pfft, if that is what would hold up the "remolding" then FunPub has lost whatever little touch they did have...
Posted by shajaki on May 2nd, 2014 @ 8:52am CDT
dont forget micron legend shockwave!Sabrblade wrote:For reference, here are the two versions of Tidal Wave we mentioned (Armada on top, Energon under it)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2014 @ 10:20am CDT
I didn't forget him. I didn't post him because he's irrelevent because he has no green. >:oPshajaki wrote:dont forget micron legend shockwave!
Posted by shajaki on May 2nd, 2014 @ 11:12am CDT
*puts fingers in ears*Sabrblade wrote:I didn't forget him. I didn't post him because he's irrelevent because he has no green. >:oPshajaki wrote:dont forget micron legend shockwave!
lalalalalala
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2014 @ 11:18am CDT
Did you even read the conversation X and I were having? We were discussing the green that Cannonball's ship had.shajaki wrote:*puts fingers in ears*Sabrblade wrote:I didn't forget him. I didn't post him because he's irrelevent because he has no green. >:oPshajaki wrote:dont forget micron legend shockwave!
lalalalalala
Besides, as you said, that Micron Densetsu toy is Shockwave, not Tidal Wave.
Posted by It Is Him on May 2nd, 2014 @ 12:09pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Two words: Solar Sails.Rated X wrote:Sails on a spaceship is stuipd. I mean REALLY stupid. There is no wind in space. Not to mention it has rocket boosters.
Lots of science fiction stories use them. They usually serve the function of an additional power source that absorbs solar radiation from stars, and aesthetically resemble sails for multiple reasons depending on the author(s).
Actually, I vaguely recall something about this from my rocket science class in college (no joke, I couldn't drop it either!). The idea was that sails would make sense in space since radiation particles would hit the sail, slowly bringing the ship to a high rate of speed, which then wouldn't slow down because there's no resistance in space.
I also have no idea what I'm talking about, and could be completely wrong.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 2nd, 2014 @ 12:20pm CDT
It Is Him wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Two words: Solar Sails.Rated X wrote:Sails on a spaceship is stuipd. I mean REALLY stupid. There is no wind in space. Not to mention it has rocket boosters.
Lots of science fiction stories use them. They usually serve the function of an additional power source that absorbs solar radiation from stars, and aesthetically resemble sails for multiple reasons depending on the author(s).
Actually, I vaguely recall something about this from my rocket science class in college (no joke, I couldn't drop it either!). The idea was that sails would make sense in space since radiation particles would hit the sail, slowly bringing the ship to a high rate of speed, which then wouldn't slow down because there's no resistance in space.
I also have no idea what I'm talking about, and could be completely wrong.
You're completely right actually. Those sails make use of the so-called Solar Wind, or the constant stream of particles that the Sun, or any star really, emits. Kinda like the wind on earth, only a lot more deadly were it not for Earth's magnetic field.
Given the design of the sails on the Tidal Wave here, it's obvious they're merely cosmetic, not to mention the flag, rigging and the crow's nest are a bit... useless here. For all we know it's a hologram
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2014 @ 12:25pm CDT
A hologram would make sense if they wanted to use the mold without retooling it.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:For all we know it's a hologram
If they even plan to use it, that is.
Unless, as I said, they use an existing deco for a repurposing.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 2nd, 2014 @ 12:33pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:A hologram would make sense if they wanted to use the mold without retooling it.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:For all we know it's a hologram
If they even plan to use it, that is.
Unless, as I said, they use an existing deco for a repurposing.
If they were to repurpose Armada's colors... I may have to look for Micron Shockwave.
Posted by shajaki on May 2nd, 2014 @ 5:38pm CDT
i was trying to sidestep my foolishness. i read the posts about tidalwave (not closely as it would seem) and was all "oooohhh pretty pictures" like dangling keys to an infant.Sabrblade wrote:Did you even read the conversation X and I were having? We were discussing the green that Cannonball's ship had.shajaki wrote:*puts fingers in ears*Sabrblade wrote:I didn't forget him. I didn't post him because he's irrelevent because he has no green. >:oPshajaki wrote:dont forget micron legend shockwave!
lalalalalala
Besides, as you said, that Micron Densetsu toy is Shockwave, not Tidal Wave.
Posted by Thalack on May 2nd, 2014 @ 8:02pm CDT
shajaki wrote:i was trying to sidestep my foolishness. i read the posts about tidalwave (not closely as it would seem) and was all "oooohhh pretty pictures" like dangling keys to an infant.Sabrblade wrote:Did you even read the conversation X and I were having? We were discussing the green that Cannonball's ship had.shajaki wrote:*puts fingers in ears*Sabrblade wrote:I didn't forget him. I didn't post him because he's irrelevent because he has no green. >:oPshajaki wrote:dont forget micron legend shockwave!
lalalalalala
Besides, as you said, that Micron Densetsu toy is Shockwave, not Tidal Wave.
Don't feel bad, I did the same thing. I, like you, was also an infant looking at car keys when it came to those pics. LOL
Posted by El Duque on May 5th, 2014 @ 2:22pm CDT
Hello Everyone!
We are still shooting for registration to go live this week. It won't be today or Tuesday, so rest those refresh keys!
We have loaded on the Information page a Package Matrix to help everyone make sure they are ordering the correct package. Check it out.
In the meantime, to make sure you have not forgotten your log in or password, please go to TransformersClub.com/shop and log in. If it works there, it will work with the registration system. You can also retrieve your password at the store site.
Also please use the email link at BotCon.com if you have any questions, and make sure you read the FAQs before we start registration!
See you in Pasadena!
Brian
Posted by Mindmaster on May 5th, 2014 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 5th, 2014 @ 3:04pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Still think that $395 for the non-attendee package is absurd. >:oP
Gonna be more next year. It's been going up every year.
Posted by mooncake623 on May 5th, 2014 @ 3:37pm CDT
Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still think that $395 for the non-attendee package is absurd. >:oP
Gonna be more next year. It's been going up every year.
How much was it last year? I remember 2012 I believe it was $325 for non-attendee? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 5th, 2014 @ 4:02pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still think that $395 for the non-attendee package is absurd. >:oP
Gonna be more next year. It's been going up every year.
How much was it last year? I remember 2012 I believe it was $325 for non-attendee? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Lemme check the brochures in the archives...
2012: $340
2013: $365
Club member prices no less. Here's a doozy for ya:
2006: $249
Posted by mooncake623 on May 5th, 2014 @ 4:17pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still think that $395 for the non-attendee package is absurd. >:oP
Gonna be more next year. It's been going up every year.
How much was it last year? I remember 2012 I believe it was $325 for non-attendee? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Lemme check the brochures in the archives...
2012: $340
2013: $365
Club member prices no less. Here's a doozy for ya:
2006: $249
Ahh $340 sounds about right. and $20ish shipping I believe.
The price increase this year maybe from the "TRANSFORMERS FAN EXPERIENCE at Universal Studios." that this Years non-attendee package maybe helping to subsidize. We'll know for sure if next year's prices goes down or stay the sameish.
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 5th, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still think that $395 for the non-attendee package is absurd. >:oP
Gonna be more next year. It's been going up every year.
How much was it last year? I remember 2012 I believe it was $325 for non-attendee? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Lemme check the brochures in the archives...
2012: $340
2013: $365
Club member prices no less. Here's a doozy for ya:
2006: $249
Ahh $340 sounds about right. and $20ish shipping I believe.
The price increase this year maybe from the "TRANSFORMERS FAN EXPERIENCE at Universal Studios." that this Years non-attendee package maybe helping to subsidize. We'll know for sure if next year's prices goes down or stay the sameish.
Not the first time it jumped about $30. It was $315 in 2011.
Then again, 2012 had 6 figures in it.
Posted by Mkall on May 5th, 2014 @ 7:09pm CDT
My wallet is not.
My body doesn't care.
Bring it.
Posted by Mindmaster on May 5th, 2014 @ 7:10pm CDT
Mkall wrote:My body is ready.
My wallet is not.
My body doesn't care.
Bring it.
Lemme know how the exhilaration feels.
Posted by Rated X on May 5th, 2014 @ 8:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 5th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 6th, 2014 @ 1:02pm CDT
https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/463670614016790528
And here is a quick little pic of Devcon pic.twitter.com/ZgZem2TIHN
https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/463670700494974977
And another shot of Ginrai pic.twitter.com/FavKDje4Fp
Posted by Va'al on May 6th, 2014 @ 1:56pm CDT
And here is a quick little pic of Devcon
And another shot of Ginrai pic.twitter.com/FavKDje4Fp
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 6th, 2014 @ 3:54pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 6th, 2014 @ 4:09pm CDT
Midnight_Fox wrote:Bring on the Registration, I'm ready!
You mean we're ready!
Posted by #Sideways# on May 6th, 2014 @ 4:18pm CDT
(I'm not actually going, but I'm ready to see more of these figures, at least!)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on May 6th, 2014 @ 4:25pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:Bring on the Registration, I'm ready!
You mean we're ready!
I do, in fact!
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on May 6th, 2014 @ 4:50pm CDT