TFCC Botcon 2016 Registration To Open In January
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We hope this relieves any anxiety you may have concerning BotCon registration and helps with your funds planning.
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 18th, 2015 @ 10:11am CST
Posted by Starsaber468 on December 18th, 2015 @ 4:13pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 18th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CST
That looks awful and is a terrible character choice for a set celebrating the anniversary of the American Beast Wars cartoon, which Big Convoy has nothing to do with.Starsaber468 wrote:A bit earlier in all honesty oh yeah also might wanna see this sabrblade its an canceled 2016 botcon figure (as far as a know its canceled or they aren't currently doing it)
Posted by Starsaber468 on December 18th, 2015 @ 6:12pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:That looks awful and is a terrible character choice for a set celebrating the anniversary of the American Beast Wars cartoon, which Big Convoy has nothing to do with.Starsaber468 wrote:A bit earlier in all honesty oh yeah also might wanna see this sabrblade its an canceled 2016 botcon figure (as far as a know its canceled or they aren't currently doing it)
Woopsthey are fake please delete the posts so taht I don't get people confused
Posted by Va'al on December 18th, 2015 @ 6:18pm CST
Starsaber468 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:That looks awful and is a terrible character choice for a set celebrating the anniversary of the American Beast Wars cartoon, which Big Convoy has nothing to do with.Starsaber468 wrote:A bit earlier in all honesty oh yeah also might wanna see this sabrblade its an canceled 2016 botcon figure (as far as a know its canceled or they aren't currently doing it)
Woopsthey are fake please delete the posts so taht I don't get people confused
Nah, let's leave it there.
Posted by Sabrblade on December 18th, 2015 @ 6:24pm CST
Va'al wrote:Starsaber468 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:That looks awful and is a terrible character choice for a set celebrating the anniversary of the American Beast Wars cartoon, which Big Convoy has nothing to do with.Starsaber468 wrote:A bit earlier in all honesty oh yeah also might wanna see this sabrblade its an canceled 2016 botcon figure (as far as a know its canceled or they aren't currently doing it)
Woopsthey are fake please delete the posts so taht I don't get people confused
Nah, let's leave it there.
Posted by TF_JW on January 13th, 2016 @ 4:31pm CST
Alec Willows has unfortunately cancelled his BotCon 2016 appearance. Well, I should say that it is unfortunate for those attending the show. For Mr. Willows, his cancellation is due to his earning a part in a theatrical play which will still be running by the time BotCon rolls around. So congratulations to him!
In his place will be the other Beast Wars spider. Venus Terzo, the voice of the original Blackarachnia, will be in attendance during the weekend and ready to sign all of those brand-new Takara Tomy Legends Blackarachnia figures!
Head over to the guest page on BotCon.com for the updated guest list. http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2016/bc16guests.cfm
Posted by Va'al on January 13th, 2016 @ 4:43pm CST
An update for the BotCon 2016 guest list:
Alec Willows has unfortunately cancelled his BotCon 2016 appearance. Well, I should say that it is unfortunate for those attending the show. For Mr. Willows, his cancellation is due to his earning a part in a theatrical play which will still be running by the time BotCon rolls around. So congratulations to him!
In his place will be the other Beast Wars spider. Venus Terzo, the voice of the original Blackarachnia, will be in attendance during the weekend and ready to sign all of those brand-new Takara Tomy Legends Blackarachnia figures!
Head over to the guest page on BotCon.com for the updated guest list.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 13th, 2016 @ 11:14pm CST
Posted by Stuartmaximus on January 14th, 2016 @ 6:40am CST
you bellowed?
i did!
Posted by TF_JW on January 15th, 2016 @ 1:44pm CST
Hello all,
It is almost time to register for BotCon 2016! We will begin registration for BotCon, North America’s largest Transformers fan convention, next week. We will send out an email when it goes live and will also send updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages. Follow us to stay in the loop on the latest BotCon announcements!
Speaking of Facebook, for your first look at PREDACUS, the combined mode of the 5 figures from this years boxed set, visit our Facebook page here.
Thank you for your support over the last 12 years as we look forward to seeing you Louisville, KY, April 7th-10, for the biggest and best BotCon yet!
Have a great weekend!
Brian
Posted by Va'al on January 15th, 2016 @ 2:03pm CST
Hello all,
It is almost time to register for BotCon 2016! We will begin registration for BotCon, North America’s largest Transformers fan convention, next week. We will send out an email when it goes live and will also send updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages. Follow us to stay in the loop on the latest BotCon announcements!
Speaking of Facebook, for your first look at PREDACUS, the combined mode of the 5 figures from this years boxed set, visit our Facebook page here.
Thank you for your support over the last 12 years as we look forward to seeing you Louisville, KY, April 7th-10, for the biggest and best BotCon yet!
Have a great weekend!
Brian
Posted by TF_JW on January 16th, 2016 @ 7:40pm CST
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 18th, 2016 @ 11:04pm CST
Here are a few of the hints dropped about BotCon 2016 toys.
- 9 of the figures uses Combiner Wars molds including the custom class figure
- The souvenir centerpiece figure does not use a CW mold
- One of the toys "Uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt
- Souvenir figures will be sold individually outside the troop builder set
Pete also answered a few TFCC questions. When asked if there is still plans for more human characters from G.I. Joe figures, Pete answered that they plan to make "Only Human" Rodimus and Arcee. These figures be carded. More to be revealed at a later date. The next issue of the Club Magazine features the packaging reveal of the 2016 Club exclusive Skywarp. The issue will also feature the 2016 membership incentive figure Ramjet and will have Transformers Subscription Service 5.0 reveals.
What do you think about the BotCon figure hints? Do they give you an idea of what the souvenir figures will be? Discuss your ideas in the Energon Pub.
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2016 @ 11:27pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 18th, 2016 @ 11:58pm CST
Posted by megatronus on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:06am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:ooooh, that means that I could nab the one that I want on bbts and not have to buy a multi-pack; course, that means they'll bump up the prices on all of them
I've had great success waiting 1-1.5 years, and then acquiring the figures either (1) on sale at the Club Store or (2) on eBay. Giving in and buying them immediately has never ever paid off for me.
Posted by Gearslide on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:20am CST
That leaves 3 more CW molds. Maybe Shattered Glass Checkpoint (CW Offroad with a new head), X-Brawn (CW Rook with a new head), and Autotrooper (Also CW Offroad with a new head, as well as potential troop builder figure)?
All 3 were kind of teased during the sequence where SG Unicron fixes and reformats SG Optimus Prime, Prowl, Inferno, Ratchet, and Brawn in one of the Club's comics.
In fact, maybe Battle Core Optimus will get repurposed as an upgraded SG Nova Prime in the Club's fiction, in which you could make a new "Shattered Glass Ultra Prime" using him, SG X-Brawn, SG Checkpoint, and Two SG Autotroopers. It works especially great if you prefer to use CW Ironhide, Prowl, Sunstreaker, and Mirage with the regular Red CW Optimus.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:43am CST
And there's a third party Only Human pack of figures out soon but I can't recall if Joe sized or not.
Posted by ausbot on January 19th, 2016 @ 4:03am CST
Posted by Microraptor on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:15pm CST
Yay! Less expensive-ness!
Posted by Deadput on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:58pm CST
Posted by Starsaber468 on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:05pm CST
Posted by SG Roadbuster on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CST
as for unused in the us headsculpts on cw figures I reckon those'll be the Seeker head for Skydive and Conehead for Airraid
i'm kinda wondering what the non-cw "centerpiece" will be myself. i'd be amazed if its another effortplosion like Oilmaster and Scorponok, especially since those are usually used for the boxset and not the Souvies
would love to hear more about the souvenir figures, maybe even see them before the Convention. such reveals would be a good way for Funpub to stay relevant, by keeping themselves as front page news, and as such manufacture more hype for the convention, maybe even bring in more customers.
Posted by TF_JW on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:52pm CST
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
Take a look at that information for the Golden Ticket... Yup! They get a bonus figure this year! Considering that there is a limit of 100 GT, it's going to be a very limited figure.
Posted by Randomhero on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:58pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:03pm CST
There are nine CW molds total this year. five are in the box set, one is the attendee freebie, and one is the customization class figure, so that leaves just two molds for the souvenirs.
Unless the troop builder set is all the same mold that is a CW mold, there mightn't be enough toys to make a whole second combiner.
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:26pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Guys, you can't make a whole combiner out of just three CW molds.
There are nine CW molds total this year. five are in the box set, and one is the customization class figure, so that leaves just three molds for the souvenirs.
Unless the troop builder set is all the same mold that is a CW mold, there mightn't be enough toys to make a whole second combiner.
You forgot the attendee bonus figure.
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:29pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Guys, you can't make a whole combiner out of just three CW molds.
There are nine CW molds total this year. five are in the box set, and one is the customization class figure, so that leaves just three molds for the souvenirs.
Unless the troop builder set is all the same mold that is a CW mold, there mightn't be enough toys to make a whole second combiner.
And I assume "Combiner War Mold" does not necessarily mean Deluxe or Voyager class. Leader can probably be ruled out, but it remains possible that any of the Legion-class Combiner Wars figures are fair game, right? At least the ones which were not, themselves, reused from the previous series.
So Bombshell, Powerglide/Viper, Blackjack/Rodimus, Groove/Wreck-Gar, and Shockwave, right? Shockwave seems too soon. Blackjack/Rodimus and Groove/Wreck-Gar seem too useless without a corresponding Voyager figure (On the other hand, Wreck-gar doesn't have a corresponding Voyager figure, so who knows?). But Powerglide/Viper would make good weapons for the main Predacus figure (perhaps as Laserbeak and Buzzsaw?) and Bombshell might work well enough to be included.
Posted by mooncake623 on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:31pm CST
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
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:42pm CST
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!!
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
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:48pm CST
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?
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.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:54pm CST
And this to be one of the non-CW souvenir figures:
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.
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.
Posted by ScottyP on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:08pm CST
Agreed, that deco is an eyesore. Additionally, I have to think the mold would be misassembled once again just like Legends Blackarachnia.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.
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.
Posted by gothsaurus on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:22pm CST
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.
Posted by Hiro Prime on January 19th, 2016 @ 4:01pm CST
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.
Posted by Tranzilla on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:08pm CST
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.
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
Posted by megatronus on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:43pm CST
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.
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 19th, 2016 @ 8:37pm CST
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.
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...
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.
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.
Well, you said 'in a boxset', that one is not in the boxset... just trying to keep things straight