Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015
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Press released from Pete@Funpub. Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015!
PRESS RELEASE
March 26, 2015
Frank Welker, legendary voice actor and original voice for MEGATRON, to appear at BotCon 2015 on June 19th and 20th. This will be Mr. Welker’s first ever convention appearance. Fort Worth, TX - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention BotCon, announced today that Frank Welker, one of the greatest voice actors of our generation, will be the featured guest for BotCon 2015. From his first voice role as Fred on the Hanna-Barbera series Scooby-Doo, Where are you! to the voice of one of the most iconic villains in cartoon history, MEGATRON, the tyrannical leader of the Decepticons, Frank Welker’s characters have entertained kids of all ages kids for over 40 years! This year’s award-winning convention featuring Frank Welker will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort June 18thright outside of Chicago. You can make your hotel reservations now at BotCon.com. In the coming weeks, pop culture enthusiasts from around the world will be able to register for BotCon 2015 and purchase the “Frank Welker VIP experience” package. This package will contain ONE autograph from Frank Welker, ONE professional picture with Frank Welker, an EXCLUSIVE MEGATRON art print, an EXCLUSIVE MEGATRON souvenir pin and VIP seating at his moderated panel on Saturday. This package will be available to anyone who purchases the BotCon Primus package. Fans and collectors who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive a five-figure convention set, admission to the Friday private sales room experience, priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and admittance to the Saturday night Dinner and Awards party. Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers figure to go along with their convention box set. Day passes for non-registered guests(general public) will be available at the door on Saturday and Sunday only.
For all the information regarding BotCon 2015 show activities, hotel updates and the exclusive figure offerings be sure to stay tuned to BotCon.com.
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For 20 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit TransformersClub.com, GIJoeClub.com, GIJoeCon.com, and BotCon.com. BotCon is a registered trademark of Fun Publications, Inc. © 2015 Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved
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Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667470)
Posted by Wheeljack808 on March 26th, 2015 @ 4:01pm CDT
Posted by Wheeljack808 on March 26th, 2015 @ 4:01pm CDT
Why is there never a BOTCON close enough for me to attend? 
I really wanna meet Mr. Welker, the man of a million voices!
I really wanna meet Mr. Welker, the man of a million voices!
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667472)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 26th, 2015 @ 4:05pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 26th, 2015 @ 4:05pm CDT
It's a BotCon miracle!
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667486)
Posted by crazysteve on March 26th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by crazysteve on March 26th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT
I wonder how much Primus package + Welker will cost. Texas Comic Con in August will have Cullen and Welker and the combined VIP experience for both there will be $300. If you have to buy a Botcon Primus package just to buy a Welker experience on top of it, then I think I know which one is the better deal.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667508)
Posted by Mkall on March 26th, 2015 @ 5:15pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on March 26th, 2015 @ 5:15pm CDT
Wow! I would've loved to have seen that man in a panel. Alas I won't make it this year 
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667518)
Posted by Va'al on March 26th, 2015 @ 5:44pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on March 26th, 2015 @ 5:44pm CDT
Be ready for *all* panels to limit recording, streaming and whatnot.
But other than that - holy wow.
But other than that - holy wow.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667519)
Posted by crazysteve on March 26th, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
I imagine someone will record the panel, just like the many other Botcon panels that have been put up on YouTube over the last few years. Whether or not Fun Pub prohibits recording is another matter, as is whether those prohibitions will be effective. Ill bet recordings will pop up, though.
Posted by crazysteve on March 26th, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Wow! I would've loved to have seen that man in a panel. Alas I won't make it this year
I imagine someone will record the panel, just like the many other Botcon panels that have been put up on YouTube over the last few years. Whether or not Fun Pub prohibits recording is another matter, as is whether those prohibitions will be effective. Ill bet recordings will pop up, though.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667536)
Posted by Va'al on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:11pm CDT
They would then have to deal with the Welker estate. Not something recommended.
Posted by Va'al on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:11pm CDT
crazysteve wrote:Mkall wrote:Wow! I would've loved to have seen that man in a panel. Alas I won't make it this year
I imagine someone will record the panel, just like the many other Botcon panels that have been put up on YouTube over the last few years. Whether or not Fun Pub prohibits recording is another matter, as is whether those prohibitions will be effective. Ill bet recordings will pop up, though.
They would then have to deal with the Welker estate. Not something recommended.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667540)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:20pm CDT
Welker estate? Doesn't that imply he'll be dead by that time?
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:20pm CDT
Va'al wrote:crazysteve wrote:Mkall wrote:Wow! I would've loved to have seen that man in a panel. Alas I won't make it this year
I imagine someone will record the panel, just like the many other Botcon panels that have been put up on YouTube over the last few years. Whether or not Fun Pub prohibits recording is another matter, as is whether those prohibitions will be effective. Ill bet recordings will pop up, though.
They would then have to deal with the Welker estate. Not something recommended.
Welker estate? Doesn't that imply he'll be dead by that time?
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667541)
Posted by Va'al on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:22pm CDT
Don't you know..?
*nervous glances*
*whispers*
He's never been alive.
Posted by Va'al on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:22pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Va'al wrote:crazysteve wrote:Mkall wrote:Wow! I would've loved to have seen that man in a panel. Alas I won't make it this year
I imagine someone will record the panel, just like the many other Botcon panels that have been put up on YouTube over the last few years. Whether or not Fun Pub prohibits recording is another matter, as is whether those prohibitions will be effective. Ill bet recordings will pop up, though.
They would then have to deal with the Welker estate. Not something recommended.
Welker estate? Doesn't that imply he'll be dead by that time?
Don't you know..?
*nervous glances*
*whispers*
He's never been alive.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667544)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:26pm CDT
*gasp* it's the Illuminutty! American Dad was right all along.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 26th, 2015 @ 6:26pm CDT
Va'al wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Va'al wrote:crazysteve wrote:Mkall wrote:Wow! I would've loved to have seen that man in a panel. Alas I won't make it this year
I imagine someone will record the panel, just like the many other Botcon panels that have been put up on YouTube over the last few years. Whether or not Fun Pub prohibits recording is another matter, as is whether those prohibitions will be effective. Ill bet recordings will pop up, though.
They would then have to deal with the Welker estate. Not something recommended.
Welker estate? Doesn't that imply he'll be dead by that time?
Don't you know..?
*nervous glances*
*whispers*
He's never been alive.
*gasp* it's the Illuminutty! American Dad was right all along.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667597)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 26th, 2015 @ 8:47pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on March 26th, 2015 @ 8:47pm CDT
Great news, but I can't be the only one thinking this...
...when the **** are they going to do the exclusive figure reveals? Aren't they a little late on that?
...when the **** are they going to do the exclusive figure reveals? Aren't they a little late on that?
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667637)
Posted by joevill on March 26th, 2015 @ 10:51pm CDT
Posted by joevill on March 26th, 2015 @ 10:51pm CDT
Wow... impressive! Frank is very antisocial so I wonder how long he will be out signing autographs. I'm sure there will be a lottery like in 2013 for Peter.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1667920)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on March 27th, 2015 @ 3:09pm CDT
No lottery. This will be sold as an add on package. It will be first come first serve.
People who purchase the Primus package will have the option to also purchase the Golden Ticket AND/OR the Frank Welker VIP ticket.
Posted by Pete@BotCon on March 27th, 2015 @ 3:09pm CDT
joevill wrote:Wow... impressive! Frank is very antisocial so I wonder how long he will be out signing autographs. I'm sure there will be a lottery like in 2013 for Peter.
No lottery. This will be sold as an add on package. It will be first come first serve.
People who purchase the Primus package will have the option to also purchase the Golden Ticket AND/OR the Frank Welker VIP ticket.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1668044)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 27th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 27th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT
I didn't know you went to Seibertron, too Pete
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1668046)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 27th, 2015 @ 7:31pm CDT
It happens once every blue moon when the planets align.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 27th, 2015 @ 7:31pm CDT
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I didn't know you went to Seibertron, too Pete
It happens once every blue moon when the planets align.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1668105)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
Depending on how much the Frank Welker ticket will cost, I may or may not go for it.Pete@BotCon wrote:joevill wrote:Wow... impressive! Frank is very antisocial so I wonder how long he will be out signing autographs. I'm sure there will be a lottery like in 2013 for Peter.
No lottery. This will be sold as an add on package. It will be first come first serve.
People who purchase the Primus package will have the option to also purchase the Golden Ticket AND/OR the Frank Welker VIP ticket.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1670057)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 1st, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 1st, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT
I wanna go to BotCon. I'd like to see what makes the Chicago area great
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1672167)
Posted by -Soundwave- on April 7th, 2015 @ 12:05am CDT
Posted by -Soundwave- on April 7th, 2015 @ 12:05am CDT
It will be my first time to Chicago too.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1672703)
Posted by janewolowitz2 on April 8th, 2015 @ 3:11am CDT
Posted by janewolowitz2 on April 8th, 2015 @ 3:11am CDT
BotCon is headed back to the Midwest in 2015, show to be held in St. Charles/Chicago, Illinois June 18th – June 21st!
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678026)
Posted by Va'al on April 22nd, 2015 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 22nd, 2015 @ 5:51pm CDT
We've seen so many exclusive figures by now, that we might forget that BotCon 2015 is not just toys! Via their official website, we now have some updated information about the Frank Welker experience prices and details, which we've mirrored below for your convenience. Check them out!
We are thrilled to offer the BotCon 2015 Frank Welker VIP PASS. This package upgrade allows you access to our very special BotCon 2015 guest, Frank Welker. The VIP PASS cost is in addition to the cost of your Primus or Golden Ticket Primus package. You must be a Transformers Collectors’ Club member to take advantage of this special event.
The Frank Welker VIP PASS includes:
• One (1) autograph signed in person by Frank Welker
• One (1) professional 5x7 photograph with Frank Welker (Saturday afternoon)
• Exclusive Megatron art print
• Exclusive Megatron Cloisonné Pin
• First seating at the Frank Welker Panel
Please note that there will be no photography permitted during the autograph session.
The cost is $200 added to your Golden Ticket or Primus Package. This VIP PASS event must be purchased in conjunction with one of the above packages.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678030)
Posted by Deadput on April 22nd, 2015 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on April 22nd, 2015 @ 6:06pm CDT
Oh thank goodness this is about Bot Con pass tickets.
I misread the news title as Frank Welker having passed away.
I misread the news title as Frank Welker having passed away.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678093)
Posted by BumbleDouche on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:01pm CDT
Me too! I nearly had a heart attack myself!
Posted by BumbleDouche on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:01pm CDT
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!
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678100)
Posted by philswitch engage on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:36pm CDT
Posted by philswitch engage on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:36pm CDT
So how much are the golden ticket and primus packages?
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678101)
Posted by DrOblivian on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:42pm CDT
oh good, im not the only person thinking that is said he died for a second there.... lol almost all the comments so far are about misreading the title thinking he died! perhaps it should be re worded a little bit...
Posted by DrOblivian on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:42pm CDT
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!
oh good, im not the only person thinking that is said he died for a second there.... lol almost all the comments so far are about misreading the title thinking he died! perhaps it should be re worded a little bit...
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678102)
Posted by DrOblivian on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:44pm CDT
oh good, im not the only person thinking that is said he died for a second there.... lol almost all the comments so far are about misreading the title thinking he died! perhaps it should be re worded a little bit...
Posted by DrOblivian on April 22nd, 2015 @ 10:44pm CDT
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!
oh good, im not the only person thinking that is said he died for a second there.... lol almost all the comments so far are about misreading the title thinking he died! perhaps it should be re worded a little bit...
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678109)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 22nd, 2015 @ 11:18pm CDT
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.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 22nd, 2015 @ 11:18pm CDT
Last year's Primus Package was $395, and it gets more expensive each year.philswitch engage wrote:So how much are the golden ticket and primus packages?
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.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678116)
Posted by -Soundwave- on April 22nd, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
This is my projected thought as well.
Posted by -Soundwave- on April 22nd, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Last year's Primus Package was $395, and it gets more expensive each year.philswitch engage wrote:So how much are the golden ticket and primus packages?
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.
This is my projected thought as well.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678120)
Posted by philswitch engage on April 22nd, 2015 @ 11:57pm CDT
Posted by philswitch engage on April 22nd, 2015 @ 11:57pm CDT
How many years before the cost is ones first born child?
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678121)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT
Probably the very next year after the one where the cost is a herd of cattle and an acre of land.philswitch engage wrote:How many years before the cost is ones first born child?
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678122)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:04am CDT
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:04am CDT
$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678126)
Posted by steve2275 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT
Posted by steve2275 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT
i thought that was kurt russell at first
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678127)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT
After all, he is among the highest grossing actors of all time.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT
I think one could potentially make the argument that Frank is indeed bigger than those three, in a way.MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.
After all, he is among the highest grossing actors of all time.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678130)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:24am CDT
Please. Britney alone has almost 9 times his net worth, Avril 3 times. Frank is a successful voice actor and well renowned in the industry, but he's no celebrity. Paying over $300 alone for a Primus package is rough as it is, but then paying absorbanent celebrity prices for nostalgia purposes only? Well, anybody can spend their money how they wish as long as they're happy, but either Frank is asking for an absurd paycheck from FunPub to the point they have to charge extra to cover costs, or FunPub found another way to milk fans... neither are swell options
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:24am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I think one could potentially make the argument that Frank is indeed bigger than those three, in a way.MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.
After all, he is among the highest grossing actors of all time.
Please. Britney alone has almost 9 times his net worth, Avril 3 times. Frank is a successful voice actor and well renowned in the industry, but he's no celebrity. Paying over $300 alone for a Primus package is rough as it is, but then paying absorbanent celebrity prices for nostalgia purposes only? Well, anybody can spend their money how they wish as long as they're happy, but either Frank is asking for an absurd paycheck from FunPub to the point they have to charge extra to cover costs, or FunPub found another way to milk fans... neither are swell options
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678161)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 23rd, 2015 @ 3:09am CDT
That may change after this little venture! Suppose the man needs to make a living.
If you have the money and the desire to meet him then go for it but this seems like a money making device to me and has nothing to do with thanking the fans in any way.
Posted by Ravage XK on April 23rd, 2015 @ 3:09am CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Please. Britney alone has almost 9 times his net worth, Avril 3 times.
That may change after this little venture! Suppose the man needs to make a living.
If you have the money and the desire to meet him then go for it but this seems like a money making device to me and has nothing to do with thanking the fans in any way.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678184)
Posted by dragons on April 23rd, 2015 @ 6:50am CDT
Posted by dragons on April 23rd, 2015 @ 6:50am CDT
Wasn't Peter Cullen meet and greet with picture price 200 for last year convention maybe it was 250
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678185)
Posted by It Is Him on April 23rd, 2015 @ 7:02am CDT
Posted by It Is Him on April 23rd, 2015 @ 7:02am CDT
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.
I might. I just wish I had something cool for him to sign, like a MIB pre-rub Soundwave or something.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678203)
Posted by philswitch engage on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:18am CDT
I'm hoping this is a joke. Other wise I'll just chalk it up to different priorities and tastes in music.
Posted by philswitch engage on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:18am CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:$200 is ridiculous. I paid less to meet (plus the works) Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Taylor Momsen combined.
I'm hoping this is a joke. Other wise I'll just chalk it up to different priorities and tastes in music.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678207)
Posted by philswitch engage on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT
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.
Posted by philswitch engage on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT
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.
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.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678208)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:23am CDT
How you make your money is your business.
Posted by Ravage XK on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:23am CDT
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.
How you make your money is your business.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678210)
Posted by philswitch engage on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:47am CDT
Posted by philswitch engage on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:47am CDT
Master piece transformers don't pay for themselves. A mans gotta make a living.
And as a great wise man once said, "fat chicks need loving too. They just gotta pay."
And as a great wise man once said, "fat chicks need loving too. They just gotta pay."
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678211)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:59am CDT
Yup and Peter Cullen was $180 dollers to meet and greet at the Calgary comic convention this year which was only last weekend and I was able to go but never got to meet him due to the absurd price.
Which sucks cause I was going to ask him for some tips on becoming a voice actor (It's my dream job and I make a damn good impression of WFC/FOC Megatron)
I'm surprised that nobody on this site reported that Peter was there and I only found out when I went on the website the day before I went there.
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:59am CDT
dragons wrote:Wasn't Peter Cullen meet and greet with picture price 200 for last year convention maybe it was 250
Yup and Peter Cullen was $180 dollers to meet and greet at the Calgary comic convention this year which was only last weekend and I was able to go but never got to meet him due to the absurd price.
Which sucks cause I was going to ask him for some tips on becoming a voice actor (It's my dream job and I make a damn good impression of WFC/FOC Megatron)
I'm surprised that nobody on this site reported that Peter was there and I only found out when I went on the website the day before I went there.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678224)
Posted by greenlatern80 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 10:21am CDT
Posted by greenlatern80 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 10:21am CDT
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.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678249)
Posted by -Soundwave- on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:48am CDT
It does say that
How they're going to do that I don't know. But I went ahead and became one since the package difference last year alone was over a $100 if you aren't a member so it paid for itself.
Posted by -Soundwave- on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:48am CDT
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.
It does say that
You must be a Transformers Collectors’ Club member to take advantage of this special event.
How they're going to do that I don't know. But I went ahead and became one since the package difference last year alone was over a $100 if you aren't a member so it paid for itself.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678352)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT
Discounted BotCon registration prices is one of the perks of being a Club member.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678458)
Posted by Genericon #378 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 6:20pm CDT
Posted by Genericon #378 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 6:20pm CDT
I'm actually agreeing with Rated X. I'm not going to BotCon. The only way to change my mind would be if the last reveal was so awesome my head literally exploded. But, probably not gonna happen. I mean, seriously, it already costs me $65 CAD to sign up for TFCC, and them I have to pay well over $100 to fly to Chicago, then I have to pay oh, was it $300? Add the Golden Ticket on there for $200 and then I have to pay a lot of money for the Frank Welker VIP Experience. Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there, the two packs, and all the other stuff I would buy from the vendors there, and I'm paying over 1 grand for BotCon. And did I mention theremare only two figures I actually feel the need to get to sorta complete my collection? I'm buying Stepper and the Duocons on eBay, and that's it.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678484)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:00pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:00pm CDT
That already comes with the registration package.Genericon #378 wrote:Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there,
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678487)
Posted by Genericon #378 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT
Alright, I forgot about that. But still, I'd be paying A LOT.
Posted by Genericon #378 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:That already comes with the registration package.Genericon #378 wrote:Oh, and add the 'Cybertron's Most Wanted' box set on there,
Alright, I forgot about that. But still, I'd be paying A LOT.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678564)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT
Another Generation 1 voice actor has been announced for BotCon 2015 and this guy is pretty quick. John Moschitta who voiced G1 Blurr and Animated Blurr and is also well known for being the Micro Machine man will be appearing at the convention.
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!
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1678568)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:51pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:51pm CDT
And it so happens that this announcement comes a mere day or to before the Rescue Bots episode that introduces that version of Blurr airs on TV.
Re: Frank Welker to attend BotCon 2015 (1679000)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 24th, 2015 @ 8:30pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 24th, 2015 @ 8:30pm CDT
i remember those micro machines commercials John Moschitta was in
