Botcon 2016 Registration Updates

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Brian from Funpub dropped by with some new updates on the Botcon 2016 Registration! Check out what he has to say below! Still no news on when registration will be open as of now though but keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will certainly let you know once registration is up.

Hello Members!

Some exciting updates regarding BotCon 2016 Registration!

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Also, the CLASS KIT (and Assembled Class Kit) features an alternative head sculpt that is not available at retail. You can add an Assembled Class Kit when you register.

Finally, per the BotCon brochure, this year's Golden Ticket features a surprise bonus! That item is in fact an alternate version of one of the Legends Class souvenir items.

Take one last look at the Convention Brochure so you know exactly what you are planning to purchase and we will see you very soon in Louisville, Ky for BotCon 2016,10th April 7-April 10!

Thanks for your support and see you in Louisville!

Brian

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Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757172)
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:42pm CST

Guys, look at this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757173)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:45pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757177)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:48pm CST

The present rumor of what the non-U.S. headsculpt might be is Legends Blackarachnia redecoed as Arcee as a homage to the BotCon 2001 Arcee, which I really hope isn't true.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757179)
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:50pm CST

Primal Sabbath wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:TheSpark_Te ... s_head.jpg
Does this look anything like either of those head molds?

EDIT: Where did that rumor come from?

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757182)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:51pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:The present rumor of what the non-U.S. headsculpt might be is Legends Blackarachnia redecoed as Arcee as a homage to the BotCon 2001 Arcee, which I really hope isn't true.

If we don't get Tigatron from Ravage, I'll be right there with you. However if we DO get Tigatron from Ravage, I would need Legends Blackarachnia as Arcee. 01 was one of my personal favorite sets, and having that homage would be killer.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757183)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:54pm CST

Personally, I want this to be the big non-CW centerpiece figure:

And this to be one of the non-CW souvenir figures:

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757184)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:55pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Primal Sabbath wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:TheSpark_Te ... s_head.jpg
Does this look anything like either of those head molds?

I think the new Takara Ghost Starscream's head from the Grand Galvatron set would work decently, if that's what you're asking.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757187)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:57pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Personally, I want this to be the big non-CW centerpiece figure:

And this to be one of the non-CW souvenir figures:

Ugh, me too. Been wanting those two for quite some time.
I'd probably definitely buy three of each.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757190)
Posted by ScottyP on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:08pm CST

If any Golden Ticket folks want to pre-sell the bonus toy to offset the cost a bit, lmk. I always seem to miss out on buying Jon 3.0's unwanted stuff

Sabrblade wrote:The present rumor of what the non-U.S. headsculpt might be is Legends Blackarachnia redecoed as Arcee as a homage to the BotCon 2001 Arcee, which I really hope isn't true.

Agreed, that deco is an eyesore. Additionally, I have to think the mold would be misassembled once again just like Legends Blackarachnia.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757196)
Posted by Tranzilla on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:19pm CST

mooncake623 wrote:Brian from Funpub dropped by with some new updates on the Botcon 2016 Registration! Check out what he has to say below! Still no news on when registration will be open as of now though but keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will certainly let you know once registration is up.

Hello Members!

Some exciting updates regarding BotCon 2016 Registration!

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Also, the CLASS KIT (and Assembled Class Kit) features an alternative head sculpt that is not available at retail. You can add an Assembled Class Kit when you register.

Finally, per the BotCon brochure, this year's Golden Ticket features a surprise bonus! That item is in fact an alternate version of one of the Legends Class souvenir items.

Take one last look at the Convention Brochure so you know exactly what you are planning to purchase and we will see you very soon in Louisville, Ky for BotCon 2016,10th April 7-April 10!

Thanks for your support and see you in Louisville!

Brian

All I have to say is that if the GT fig is either the Botcon Arcee homage or Fractyl, I'm going to by 9 kinds of po'd. I've been asking for those items for years.

Reading it again, it says Legends "Class" and not TakaraTomy Legends, which makes my think it will be on the smaller side like Blackjack, Bombshell, and the like.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757198)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:22pm CST

I'm with you on wanting to find a golden ticket person willing to part with their legends class figure. Knowing there would be a Botcon toy from the last convention that I couldn't walk away with makes me kinda depressed.

I hope it's something gold plated or clear, etc. If it were a unique, awesome character I'd have to sulk for a week.

I'd love a green Fractyl repaint. Mind you, really want a Red Wing from the original seeker mold. If we got a combiner out of it, a green repaint would just look like Acid Storm. Hmmmm. That all gets weird in my head.

The notion of some redux figures along with some new does always appeal to me. I'm open to beast Arcee and Tigatron.

Wonder what Beast Hunter toy they could apply that dragon scheme to that wouldn't be too samey. A redux TM2 style Megatron applied to FOC Grimlock would be a great, appealing toy, too. I'm not opposed to that either.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757217)
Posted by Hiro Prime on January 19th, 2016 @ 4:01pm CST

Hmmm...

If the remaining BC figs are another Combiner and that combiner would turn out to be Magnaboss, Then I would guess that Silverbolt would be the core (since he's suppose to be G1 Silverbolt) in his BW colors. Add a Prowl CW figure done up like a Sheriff's car (browns) and an Ironhide CW in gray/red and that would take care of the main three. My guess for the remaining limbs kinda stem from the Ravage mold which would make me guess that one of the two left would be Tigatron. If it is, then the last one would have to be Airazor by default. At least those are my guesses.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757237)
Posted by Tranzilla on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:08pm CST

Hi Folks~

Just got a clarification on the GT figure from FunPub. It will be a Combiner Wars Legends figure.

It will be interesting to see what mold the use and what character, though. I would like to see Blackjack redone as Goldbug, Bugbite, or Wasp.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757240)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:12pm CST

Tranzilla wrote:Hi Folks~

Just got a clarification on the GT figure from FunPub. It will be a Combiner Wars Legends figure.

It will be interesting to see what mold the use and what character, though. I would like to see Blackjack redone as Goldbug, Bugbite, or Wasp.

It could easily be Wasp as that was animated's precursor to Waspinator, bet that's it

Unless it's something weird, like airazor from powerglide

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757248)
Posted by megatronus on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:43pm CST

Pick me to buy your Golden Ticket Souvenir! I'm oh so lovable, and way fluffier than the competition!

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757252)
Posted by Dagon on January 19th, 2016 @ 6:03pm CST

Primal Sabbath wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

But remember when the Club said the TFSS Seekers would be the last ever final use by the Club of the Seeker mold?

If this turns out to be either Red Wing or Terrorsaur, or a Terrorsaur who could stand in as Red Wing, I will do everything I can to get one. But, I can't figure out what would be more satisfying: another Classics Seeker figure, or more lulz thanks to the people who take what the Club says as some kind of ironclad gospel and can't not argue you that the Club said something so it must be true forever and ever.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757316)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 19th, 2016 @ 8:37pm CST

Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757318)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 19th, 2016 @ 8:44pm CST

Lucky Logician wrote:Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Uhh, 5 in the boxset...

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757333)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 19th, 2016 @ 9:20pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lucky Logician wrote:Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Uhh, 5 in the boxset...

Not according to this... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... tes/34578/

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757338)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 19th, 2016 @ 9:28pm CST

Lucky Logician wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lucky Logician wrote:Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Uhh, 5 in the boxset...

Not according to this... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... tes/34578/

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.