John Moschitta Will be Attending BotCon 2015

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.