Rumor: list of possible remaining BotCon 2011 exclusives

What about Motormaster's scout car (Menasor's chest plate)?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Roller_car

Only really interested in G2 Thundercracker and SG Galvatron.

sixsixty wrote:What about Motormaster's scout car (Menasor's chest plate)?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Roller_car

The colours of G2 Sideswipe are close to the Roller Car's...

Mkall wrote:

sixsixty wrote:What about Motormaster's scout car (Menasor's chest plate)?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Roller_car

The colours of G2 Sideswipe are close to the Roller Car's...

And that meshes with the Five/Six Member dicktease from the Twitter feed.

EDIT: Also, Ironfist from Swindle please. Not Ratchet. That mold isn't very good.

You consider this confirmed because you've heard if 4 times? Well color me optimistic that a 5th report totally contradicts the others, because I've been vehemently defending the Animated set, but if that's all we're getting outside the box, count me out. I know I should be following the Botcon storylines better, but this list seems to deviate too far from the appointed theme. Sure fans got pissed because Games of Deception finished up a Seeker set that should've been mass-released, but that sort of led to those CHUGUR Seekers getting mass-released later on. Since there's practically no chance of Hasbro making that happen for the other Animated Screamclones, why hold back on what every Animated fan has been clamoring for? Instead, the only possible Seeker this year is an obscure joke? One I admittedly find funny, but which will lead to the punch-line or TFA fans begging the Knock-Off companies to crank out the Starscream repaints all the official TF sources keep ignoring.

Bumblevivisector wrote:You consider this confirmed because you've heard if 4 times? Well color me optimistic that a 5th report totally contradicts the others, because I've been vehemently defending the Animated set, but if that's all we're getting outside the box, count me out. I know I should be following the Botcon storylines better, but this list seems to deviate too far from the appointed theme. Sure fans got pissed because Games of Deception finished up a Seeker set that should've been mass-released, but that sort of led to those CHUGUR Seekers getting mass-released later on. Since there's practically no chance of Hasbro making that happen for the other Animated Screamclones, why hold back on what every Animated fan has been clamoring for? Instead, the only possible Seeker this year is an obscure joke? One I admittedly find funny, but which will lead to the punch-line or TFA fans begging the Knock-Off companies to crank out the Starscream repaints all the official TF sources keep ignoring.

Consider me the 5th.

Bumblevivisector wrote:You consider this confirmed because you've heard if 4 times?

It's not that I've heard it 4 times ... it's the four wildly different sources I've heard the rumor from. I changed that sentence to be less specific because this should be considered a rumor until BotCon makes their official announcements.

Toxitron from the Classics Prime mold would be freakin sweet. I would definatly like one of those, but I would wager that it's the repaint class figure, since it is kinda out there.

Ironfist! *squee*

--B-- wrote:Toxitron from the Classics Prime mold would be freakin sweet. I would definatly like one of those, but I would wager that it's the repaint class figure, since it is kinda out there.

I agree with you, --B--, and updated the story accordingly to mention this. Thanks!

Seibertron wrote:

--B-- wrote:Toxitron from the Classics Prime mold would be freakin sweet. I would definatly like one of those, but I would wager that it's the repaint class figure, since it is kinda out there.

I agree with you, --B--, and updated the story accordingly to mention this. Thanks!

Too complicated. Any more than a deluxe and there is no way you'd finish it in time. I'm predicting Chromia/Flare Up/Paradron Medic.

Okay so we got Pyro last year, this year we're getting Ironfist, hopefully we can get Rotorstorm from Energon Bulkhead and Snipe from Generations Thunderwing to complete the set of euro-guys from LSOTW.

All I have to say about some of these color combos is...What happened in G2 should've STAYED in G2! Between the Stunticons and Toxitron I'm hoping their colors come with a volume knob. Have to say that Voyager Prime over Wreck-Gar for Motormasters body came as no surprise to me whatsoever. I know some of you are excited over these though so I will say enjoy your BotCon sets. They did make some good choices for molds this year and I will admit to being curious about the Autobot army builder figures so I'm going to try to keep an open mind about the rest of the reveals.

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

--B-- wrote:Toxitron from the Classics Prime mold would be freakin sweet. I would definatly like one of those, but I would wager that it's the repaint class figure, since it is kinda out there.

I agree with you, --B--, and updated the story accordingly to mention this. Thanks!

Too complicated. Any more than a deluxe and there is no way you'd finish it in time. I'm predicting Chromia/Flare Up/Paradron Medic.

Then since it'll be an add on you can pick one up for me!

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

--B-- wrote:Toxitron from the Classics Prime mold would be freakin sweet. I would definatly like one of those, but I would wager that it's the repaint class figure, since it is kinda out there.

I agree with you, --B--, and updated the story accordingly to mention this. Thanks!

Too complicated. Any more than a deluxe and there is no way you'd finish it in time. I'm predicting Chromia/Flare Up/Paradron Medic.

Why don't they just use the Laser Rod Prime mold that was meant for Toxitron in the first place? We never go that toy and it's still a good mold.

--B-- wrote:

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

--B-- wrote:Toxitron from the Classics Prime mold would be freakin sweet. I would definatly like one of those, but I would wager that it's the repaint class figure, since it is kinda out there.

I agree with you, --B--, and updated the story accordingly to mention this. Thanks!

Too complicated. Any more than a deluxe and there is no way you'd finish it in time. I'm predicting Chromia/Flare Up/Paradron Medic.

Then since it'll be an add on you can pick one up for me!

IF I go. Big if at this point.

RiddlerJ wrote:Why don't they just use the Laser Rod Prime mold that was meant for Toxitron in the first place? We never go that toy and it's still a good mold.

Too old and too big with the trailer. Try looking at the Club with big puppy dog eyes.

I'm having some doubts about the list, especially with Thundercracker. We already have a Generations Thundercracker underway, so the mold is currently in use, so count him out (last year it was Gen. Thrust's fault).

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I'm having some doubts about the list, especially with Thundercracker. We already have a Generations Thundercracker underway, so the mold is currently in use, so count him out.

Pish-posh.

Action Master/G2 Thundercracker. Bet it.

Counterpunch wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I'm having some doubts about the list, especially with Thundercracker. We already have a Generations Thundercracker underway, so the mold is currently in use, so count him out.

Pish-posh.

Action Master/G2 Thundercracker. Bet it.

Not with you, I don't have that many Mini-Cons to lose

This list seems both bland and unlikely....

1) We still don't know who will be Motormaster, it could be Prime, it could be Wreck-Gar, it could Bulkhead, it could even be Sentinel Prime if they are putting 6 figures in this years set.

2) If Motormaster is not Prime, chances of getting a Toxitron are slim to none, leaning towards none. And he will not be the freebie if he is included.

3) These troop builder packs suck.... I think it's a waste of a set, and a cheap way to scam people out of money for essentially 3 identical figures. I wish they would do away with them, but this is the most likely set you will get.

4) Shattered Glass Galvatron is a good guess, and one I would like to see.

5) If we're talking about the Ironfist from the club comic I'd be very surprised if they use either mold for him. They just don't fit. If there was an Ironfist in Animated that looked like Ratchet/Ironhide, then maybe. I think a lot of people are forgetting the character Over Run from the club comic from the Energon Springer mold. since hes not getting a release from the club, I would expect to see him in the throwback set over anything else mentioned here.

6) An Animated G2 Sideswipe? That really doesnt make much sense. That doesnt fit anywhere. A G1 Sideswipe from Rodimus maybe, but not G2.

7) Action Master Thundercracker there's no way. Simply because Botcon doesn't re-use molds.

What your most likely going to get is

Freebie- silver invincible Ironhide
Set 1- Wasp (Bumble Bee remold)and Starscream Clone
Set 2- Autotrooper 3 pack
Throwback set- SG Galvatron (Evack remold) and/or Over Run (Energon Springer Remold)
or someone else that no one has thought of yet.

Sorry this sounds rather lackluster, but most likely what you will get. I don't really care though since I'm not going and don't like Animated.

-Genocide- wrote:This list seems both bland and unlikely....

1) We still don't know who will be Motormaster, it could be Prime, it could be Wreck-Gar, it could Bulkhead, it could even be Sentinel Prime if they are putting 6 figures in this years set.

2) If Motormaster is not Prime, chances of getting a Toxitron are slim to none, leaning towards none. And he will not be the freebie if he is included.

3) These troop builder packs suck.... I think it's a waste of a set, and a cheap way to scam people out of money for essentially 3 identical figures. I wish they would do away with them, but this is the most likely set you will get.

4) Shattered Glass Galvatron is a good guess, and one I would like to see.

5) If we're talking about the Ironfist from the club comic I'd be very surprised if they use either mold for him. They just don't fit. If there was an Ironfist in Animated that looked like Ratchet/Ironhide, then maybe. I think a lot of people are forgetting the character Over Run from the club comic from the Energon Springer mold. since hes not getting a release from the club, I would expect to see him in the throwback set over anything else mentioned here.

6) An Animated G2 Sideswipe? That really doesnt make much sense. That doesnt fit anywhere. A G1 Sideswipe from Rodimus maybe, but not G2.

7) Action Master Thundercracker there's no way. Simply because Botcon doesn't re-use molds.

What your most likely going to get is

Freebie- silver invincible Ironhide
Set 1- Wasp (Bumble Bee remold)and Starscream Clone
Set 2- Autotrooper 3 pack
Throwback set- SG Galvatron (Evack remold) and/or Over Run (Energon Springer Remold)
or someone else that no one has thought of yet.

Sorry this sounds rather lackluster, but most likely what you will get. I don't really care though since I'm not going and don't like Animated.

The information that we have could very well be wrong, but at least it's coming from a source(s) that has credibility. We did not just put together a list of cool figures (obviously by the list…).

You however, are just making stuff up that you hope will happen.

Counterpunch wrote:

-Genocide- wrote:This list seems both bland and unlikely....

1) We still don't know who will be Motormaster, it could be Prime, it could be Wreck-Gar, it could Bulkhead, it could even be Sentinel Prime if they are putting 6 figures in this years set.

2) If Motormaster is not Prime, chances of getting a Toxitron are slim to none, leaning towards none. And he will not be the freebie if he is included.

3) These troop builder packs suck.... I think it's a waste of a set, and a cheap way to scam people out of money for essentially 3 identical figures. I wish they would do away with them, but this is the most likely set you will get.

4) Shattered Glass Galvatron is a good guess, and one I would like to see.

5) If we're talking about the Ironfist from the club comic I'd be very surprised if they use either mold for him. They just don't fit. If there was an Ironfist in Animated that looked like Ratchet/Ironhide, then maybe. I think a lot of people are forgetting the character Over Run from the club comic from the Energon Springer mold. since hes not getting a release from the club, I would expect to see him in the throwback set over anything else mentioned here.

6) An Animated G2 Sideswipe? That really doesnt make much sense. That doesnt fit anywhere. A G1 Sideswipe from Rodimus maybe, but not G2.

7) Action Master Thundercracker there's no way. Simply because Botcon doesn't re-use molds.

What your most likely going to get is

Freebie- silver invincible Ironhide
Set 1- Wasp (Bumble Bee remold)and Starscream Clone
Set 2- Autotrooper 3 pack
Throwback set- SG Galvatron (Evack remold) and/or Over Run (Energon Springer Remold)
or someone else that no one has thought of yet.

Sorry this sounds rather lackluster, but most likely what you will get. I don't really care though since I'm not going and don't like Animated.

The information that we have could very well be wrong, but at least it's coming from a source(s) that has credibility. We did not just put together a list of cool figures (obviously by the list…).

You however, are just making stuff up that you hope will happen.

I really don't want to see any of it, since I'm not an Animated fan. I'm just thinking logically about what would make sense for this set, what has been done in past Botcons, and what's available to use. Until prototypes start showing up like they do every year I really don't trust much of these RUMORS. So even if those are the molds going to be used some of the characters still don't make sense.

And as a rule of thumb, figures that are canceled for regular retail (G2 Breakdown aside), do not find their way to a BotCon. Try SDCC or the Club for a possible Fugitive Waspinator.

I am not saddened by the fact I can't swing Botcon this year, so far I am not impressed with any of the figures I've seen yet.

Dammit! Now I wish i could go to BotCon. WHY MUST YOU TORMENT ME, AWESOMENESS!?!?!

Bumblevivisector wrote:CHUGUR

ugh, more titanium?? come on hasbro. They suck ass, and thats where we get a good looking shockwave? a COSMO?? grrr, whata kick in the nads... so theres it goes... last chance to see these figures made for a normal deluxe/voyager class figure... least for a long time.
lame.

MINDVVIPE wrote:ugh, more titanium?? come on hasbro. They suck ass, and thats where we get a good looking shockwave? a COSMO?? grrr, whata kick in the nads... so theres it goes... last chance to see these figures made for a normal deluxe/voyager class figure... least for a long time.
lame.

Who's talking about Titaniums?


Hey buddy, are you on drugs? You never make any sense.

It Is Him wrote:

MINDVVIPE wrote:ugh, more titanium?? come on hasbro. They suck ass, and thats where we get a good looking shockwave? a COSMO?? grrr, whata kick in the nads... so theres it goes... last chance to see these figures made for a normal deluxe/voyager class figure... least for a long time.
lame.

Who's talking about Titaniums?

He is, but no one else is...

Mkall wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

MINDVVIPE wrote:ugh, more titanium?? come on hasbro. They suck ass, and thats where we get a good looking shockwave? a COSMO?? grrr, whata kick in the nads... so theres it goes... last chance to see these figures made for a normal deluxe/voyager class figure... least for a long time.
lame.

Who's talking about Titaniums?

He is, but no one else is...

In his defense, he probably saw the Titanium pictures from the BotCon 2007 Hasbro tour that I linked to from Toxitron's name (Toxitron's picture appears along with the unreleased Titaniums). Go easy on him ... easy mistake during the excitement with reading what the news story/rumor says and clicking on all of the links in the story.

Seibertron wrote:

Mkall wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

MINDVVIPE wrote:ugh, more titanium?? come on hasbro. They suck ass, and thats where we get a good looking shockwave? a COSMO?? grrr, whata kick in the nads... so theres it goes... last chance to see these figures made for a normal deluxe/voyager class figure... least for a long time.
lame.

Who's talking about Titaniums?

He is, but no one else is...

In his defense, he probably saw the Titanium pictures from the BotCon 2007 Hasbro tour that I linked to from Toxitron's name (Toxitron's picture appears along with the unreleased Titaniums). Go easy on him ... easy mistake during the excitement with reading what the news story/rumor says and clicking on all of the links in the story.

Yea, I clicked on all of them and thats the only part that was interesting to me, since it was a waste. But If they're never going to be released, great. That would be a waste of good molding that could be implemented better in normal figures. Also, I don't really read previous posts unless it's about one specific figure/line/event I could actually attend..and finally.. I just woke up..so, no drugs just yet... give it half a day.

Wait...Ironfist? From IronHide?

Really?

Wouldn't The Swindle mold be a far more likely candidate for that?

caitlindevi wrote:Wait...Ironfist? From IronHide?

Really?

Wouldn't The Swindle mold be a far more likely candidate for that?

The problem there being that Swindle's exterior colour is veeeerry similar to that of Ironfist. In vehicle mode they would look virtually identical. And if he didn't merit a new headsculpt he would basically be Swindle with blue instead of purple. Not a huge change.

I'm pretty okay with all of this. Toxitron, I'm really hoping that's Classics voyager though. Ironfist, I'd really like in the Classics style too. This is mostly why I was split this year on the figures. I love Animated, I think the focus for many of us right now is the Classics style though. Some of these guys are so odd, random and fan demanded that we may never get a shot at these guys again as Classics style figures. That's really disappointing to me. I'm still happy to possibly get all of these in figure form. It's the choice of style being used that leaves something to be desired for me. I'm sure once it's all in hand, I'll be tickled with an armload of multicolored plastic though!

I am more at piece than ever that I cannot make it to Botcon this year. However, this article has reminded me of Toxitron, and so I more him up in the Next-to-Buy list.

I'd be so angry if Toxitron was only avaliable in the custom class, these should only be figures that are in the main sets but with slight tweeks!

Shattered Glass Galvatron? Makes me wonder what his colors will be.... And who's Toxitron? Sorry, just that this name doesn't ring a bell, but that picture of him looks awesome! He's a repaint from RID Scourge, right?

Off Topic: What were the names of those Transformer Lego-things again? Kee-something?

The SG Galvatron was rumored a good while back and I thought to myself "Hang it up people! No way you're going to get a SG figure every year!" Wow, I stand corrected. I know I'm the only one, but the Shattered Glass thing just doesn't do it for me. You know what would though, a group of Stunticons that combined!! Ok no more negativity. Sorry.

Autotroopers, Galvatron, and Thundercracker strike me as most interesting, i can't wait until preregistration though, cause I cant wait to set up my first Botcon!!!!

Go Stunticons, really liking them so far.

Mindmaster wrote:Shattered Glass Galvatron? Makes me wonder what his colors will be....

It'll be based off his appearance in the Shattered Glass comics.

Mindmaster wrote:And who's Toxitron? Sorry, just that this name doesn't ring a bell, but that picture of him looks awesome! He's a repaint from RID Scourge, right?

It's a repaint of the G2 Laser Rod Optimus Prime / RID Scourge mold that was originally planned to be part of the 2004ish Universe line.

Mindmaster wrote:Off Topic: What were the names of those Transformer Lego-things again? Kee-something?

Kre-O Transformers. The little mini-figures are called Kreons.

The boxset itself is cool, but I'm hoping that the rest of the set will be untouched by the Animated look.

So far, I'm liking the list of possible figures. I would like a couple more SG figures, but I guess that won't happen.

I do think that this is a fairly lackluster set though. I like TFs and will buy anything if I have the cash for it, but this just doesn't have the feel of Botcon.

I'm still waiting to see what my finances will be like. I want to go this year, but that may not happen. I may have to settle for hunting everything down on ebay.

Blurrz wrote:As much as I enjoyed knowing this information a month ago, It's just bleh now. There's no excitement to BotCon when half the shit is stolen from factories and seen well before the convention. And the baggies and freebies aren't even put on the BotCon site, so you have to deal with the low quality crappy photos from camera phones. That's the reason I never news'd this a month ago, it would ruin the surprise, the excitement.

I dunno, the time between when you know what a figure is going to be exactly like, and the time you actually get the figure.. the longer the time between, the least excited I get, and maybe I'll scratch plans on getting the figure altogether.

I second that. I like knowing what figures are coming a few months before but if it's too long then excitement can be replaced with 'Will they just hurry up and release him already?'.
I also don't like knowing exactly what the figures look like until maybe two/three months before because any surprise is spoiled like if you find your Christmas presents in November and know exactly what you're getting way before Christmas so there's no surprise.

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Blurrz wrote:As much as I enjoyed knowing this information a month ago, It's just bleh now. There's no excitement to BotCon when half the shit is stolen from factories and seen well before the convention. And the baggies and freebies aren't even put on the BotCon site, so you have to deal with the low quality crappy photos from camera phones. That's the reason I never news'd this a month ago, it would ruin the surprise, the excitement.

I dunno, the time between when you know what a figure is going to be exactly like, and the time you actually get the figure.. the longer the time between, the least excited I get, and maybe I'll scratch plans on getting the figure altogether.

I second that. I like knowing what figures are coming a few months before but if it's too long then excitement can be replaced with 'Will they just hurry up and release him already?'.
I also don't like knowing exactly what the figures look like until maybe two/three months before because any surprise is spoiled like if you find your Christmas presents in November and know exactly what you're getting way before Christmas so there's no surprise.

A few months before is 3 months. We're about 3.5 months away from the BotCon exclusives which is less than our typical wait time for finding out about regular retail figures.

You know, last year as a civilian, I didn't know we were getting the Hound repaint until the night before. Others like Donkeypunch, I think, were discovered the week of Botcon. Funpub did a pretty decent job of keeping those guys under wraps for a bit.

Seibertron wrote:

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Blurrz wrote:As much as I enjoyed knowing this information a month ago, It's just bleh now. There's no excitement to BotCon when half the shit is stolen from factories and seen well before the convention. And the baggies and freebies aren't even put on the BotCon site, so you have to deal with the low quality crappy photos from camera phones. That's the reason I never news'd this a month ago, it would ruin the surprise, the excitement.

I dunno, the time between when you know what a figure is going to be exactly like, and the time you actually get the figure.. the longer the time between, the least excited I get, and maybe I'll scratch plans on getting the figure altogether.

I second that. I like knowing what figures are coming a few months before but if it's too long then excitement can be replaced with 'Will they just hurry up and release him already?'.
I also don't like knowing exactly what the figures look like until maybe two/three months before because any surprise is spoiled like if you find your Christmas presents in November and know exactly what you're getting way before Christmas so there's no surprise.

A few months before is 3 months. We're about 3.5 months away from the BotCon exclusives which is less than our typical wait time for finding out about regular retail figures.

Yes, exactly. Blurrz knew about all of the figures 4.5 months ago so that's too long to know about it and wait in my book.
Personally 2/3 months is ok for me (as in this case) especially as we don't have pics of any of the figures on the list that's been posted, only a few teasers of the Stunticons.

Since the focus seems to be on animated again I don't think any of the G2 repaints are gonna be in the toyset this year. Again, just my opinion. I can believe Motormaster cuz they already told us it'll be the Stunticons. I don't think Toxitron is gonna be one of them. My opinion is that all the exclusives will be Animated repaints/retools.

Blackstreak wrote:Since the focus seems to be on animated again I don't think any of the G2 repaints are gonna be in the toyset this year. Again, just my opinion. I can believe Motormaster cuz they already told us it'll be the Stunticons. I don't think Toxitron is gonna be one of them. My opinion is that all the exclusives will be Animated repaints/retools.

I wish that were true, I really do.

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Jazz-1982 wrote:

Blurrz wrote:As much as I enjoyed knowing this information a month ago, It's just bleh now. There's no excitement to BotCon when half the shit is stolen from factories and seen well before the convention. And the baggies and freebies aren't even put on the BotCon site, so you have to deal with the low quality crappy photos from camera phones. That's the reason I never news'd this a month ago, it would ruin the surprise, the excitement.

I dunno, the time between when you know what a figure is going to be exactly like, and the time you actually get the figure.. the longer the time between, the least excited I get, and maybe I'll scratch plans on getting the figure altogether.

I second that. I like knowing what figures are coming a few months before but if it's too long then excitement can be replaced with 'Will they just hurry up and release him already?'.
I also don't like knowing exactly what the figures look like until maybe two/three months before because any surprise is spoiled like if you find your Christmas presents in November and know exactly what you're getting way before Christmas so there's no surprise.

A few months before is 3 months. We're about 3.5 months away from the BotCon exclusives which is less than our typical wait time for finding out about regular retail figures.

Yes, exactly. Blurrz knew about all of the figures 4.5 months ago so that's too long to know about it and wait in my book.
Personally 2/3 months is ok for me (as in this case) especially as we don't have pics of any of the figures on the list that's been posted, only a few teasers of the Stunticons.

Can't please all of the people all of the time. Seibertron.com is a Transformers news reporting website. We do our best to filter through some of the gossip and rumors. I've heard this rumor enough times over the past month that I decided it should be shared with all of the people that wanted to read the story. Maybe it's right, maybe it's wrong. Generally I stay far away from BotCon exclusive rumors because they are usually dead wrong. But this time feels different.

As long as it's posted as a rumor, I think news posts like this are fair game. And second, no one in the news crew should be embarrassed about posting a rumor as long as there are reliable sources to back it up, even if it turns out the rumor is untrue in the end. It's part of the game.

Besides, speculating is fun. Remember when people thought we were going to get this guy?