BotCon 2015 - Frank Welker VIP Pass Details and Pricing

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Oh thank goodness this is about Bot Con pass tickets.



I misread the news title as Frank Welker having passed away.

MegaDump wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Oh thank goodness this is about Bot Con pass tickets.



I misread the news title as Frank Welker having passed away.

Me too! I nearly had a heart attack myself!

MegaDump wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Oh thank goodness this is about Bot Con pass tickets.



I misread the news title as Frank Welker having passed away.

Me too! I nearly had a heart attack myself!

philswitch engage wrote:So how much are the golden ticket and primus packages?

Sabrblade wrote:

philswitch engage wrote:So how much are the golden ticket and primus packages?

Last year's Primus Package was $395, and it gets more expensive each year.

The Golden Ticket upgrade is an additional $300 added to the Primus Package, so last year it was $695.

So this year, Primus Packages should be over the $400 amount, with Golden Tickets being over $700, and the Frank Welker VIP Pass added to both being over $600 and over $900 respectively.

philswitch engage wrote:How many years before the cost is ones first born child?

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.

Sabrblade wrote:

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.

I think one could potentially make the argument that Frank is indeed bigger than those three, in a way.

After all, he is among the highest grossing actors of all time.

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Please. Britney alone has almost 9 times his net worth, Avril 3 times.

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.

It Is Him wrote:A lot of people are complaining about the price. Is there anyone not miffed by the Frank Welker price and are considering doing it?

I might. I just wish I had something cool for him to sign, like a MIB pre-rub Soundwave or something.

philswitch engage wrote:I plan on doing the Welker package, but I also plan on putting the toys from botcon up on ebay to help cover the cost. I also love in the Chicago suburbs so I don't have to worry about travel or lodging costs.

dragons wrote:Wasn't Peter Cullen meet and greet with picture price 200 for last year convention maybe it was 250

greenlatern80 wrote:Botcon.com says that you have to be a memeber of the TFCC to get the Welker Package. I didn't see that in the press conference. Is this true? Can anyone verify? Thanks.

You must be a Transformers Collectors’ Club member to take advantage of this special event.

Genericon #378 wrote:Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there,

Sabrblade wrote:

Genericon #378 wrote:Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there,

That already comes with the registration package.

BotCon wrote: We are excited to announce that John Moschitta, Jr. will be making his first BotCon appearance since 2000! Fans will recognize John as the voice of BOTH the G1 version of Autobot Blurr and also as the Blurr from Transformers: Animated. People across the world know John as the fastest talking man alive, having appeared in a wide variety of advertising campaigns, movies, talk shows and live events (including performing for eight U.S. Presidents!) Don’t miss this opportunity to meet John at BotCon 2015! All autographs and pictures with John are INCLUDED as part of the Primus, Protoform and Mini-con packages!

Genericon #378 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Genericon #378 wrote:Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there,

That already comes with the registration package.

Alright, I forgot about that. But still, I'd be paying A LOT.

ScottyP wrote:

Genericon #378 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Genericon #378 wrote:Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there,

That already comes with the registration package.

Alright, I forgot about that. But still, I'd be paying A LOT.

As someone that's been to a lot of Botcons now, there's a simple way of putting it: Botcon is (insert curse word of choice here) expensive.

Frank Welker isn't like the other guests that BotCon has hosted. As in he has a price tag about ten times as high as other actors.

Consider this is a test. If a model like this works, then other high priced guests can be considered. Your George Takeis, Judd Nelsons, etc.

All of the other guests will still be free to attendees to get autographs from. Or $20 a day for walk-ins to visit as many times as they want.

Inaction wrote:I'm in/around the Chicago area and I am rather excited that BotCon is coming our way. I had thought about maybe going for like a day or so, but I was rather curious to see who else would be going, like as a group or something. I'd hate to go by myself without some buddies to meet up with.

SW's SilverHammer wrote:Insert curse word here? Meekrob.

ScottyP wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:Insert curse word here? Meekrob.

Time to get the Rock Lord that turns into the runestone!

BotCon.com wrote:We are very pleased to announce that the 2015 BotCon Information Brochure is now available ONLINE! Check out all the package details and special events from the Information menu button along the left side of the page. Transformers fans will not want to miss this exciting official event!

Please review the information brochure and if you have any questions, please contact us by email at: admin@funpubinc.com and we will create a FAQ page!

• Primus Package ($409)- This is the primary package if you are interested in obtaining this year's exclusives. It includes Cybertron: Most Wanted Set with Oilmaster, Megatron, Battletrap, Packrat, and Stepper, plus a bonus figure that is not available with non-attendee packages.
• Mini-Con Package ($120)
• Protoform Package ($195)
• Iacon Package ($409) - This is the non-attendee package, excludes the bonus figure.
• Golden Ticket Upgrade ($400) - for people who like to be first!
• Frank Welker VIP Pass ($200) - This package upgrade allows access to Frank Welker. This cost is in addition to Primus or Golden Ticket Primus packages.

redoutlander wrote:I am a club member but, I've never attended Botcon so please excuse my ignorance. I like a few of the Cybertron Most wanted Figures but noticed that the Iacon package cost $409, I assume this does NOT include shipping. Also, The Primus Package is $409 and it includes Cyberton's Most Wanted, entry to the event itself, AND an additional figure!

Wha'why? Is this just standard Club shenanigans, or am I missing something?

Seibertron wrote:

redoutlander wrote:I am a club member but, I've never attended Botcon so please excuse my ignorance. I like a few of the Cybertron Most wanted Figures but noticed that the Iacon package cost $409, I assume this does NOT include shipping. Also, The Primus Package is $409 and it includes Cyberton's Most Wanted, entry to the event itself, AND an additional figure!

Wha'why? Is this just standard Club shenanigans, or am I missing something?

It's to encourage people to attend the event, which is the primary purpose of these exclusives.

If I ran BotCon, I'd immediately do away with non-attendee packages because I feel it creates an environment where people feel like they don't have to attend the event to get the exclusives. It seems extremely counter-productive to me to have sets available for people who aren't attending an event. Non-attending figures should be available only after the event if there is any stock left over. I would also reveal all of the available exclusives except for the "freebie" figure to help encourage people to attend.

Seibertron wrote:

redoutlander wrote:I am a club member but, I've never attended Botcon so please excuse my ignorance. I like a few of the Cybertron Most wanted Figures but noticed that the Iacon package cost $409, I assume this does NOT include shipping. Also, The Primus Package is $409 and it includes Cyberton's Most Wanted, entry to the event itself, AND an additional figure!

Wha'why? Is this just standard Club shenanigans, or am I missing something?

It's to encourage people to attend the event, which is the primary purpose of these exclusives.

If I ran BotCon, I'd immediately do away with non-attendee packages because I feel it creates an environment where people feel like they don't have to attend the event to get the exclusives. It seems extremely counter-productive to me to have sets available for people who aren't attending an event. Non-attending figures should be available only after the event if there is any stock left over. I would also reveal all of the available exclusives except for the "freebie" figure to help encourage people to attend.

Trikeboy wrote:Thats all and good for American attendees but those of us overseas who cant afford flights, hotels, then a $400 ticket price to get exclusives, non attending packs are great. I've wanted to go to Botcon for over a decade and hoped to make it this year but that is too much. Ebay sellers will have that set going For over $500.