Transformers BotCon 2015 : Pete Sinclair Interview

megatronus wrote:I'm surprised they're doing a Waspinator - especially since we got a really, really nice Generations version that both homages Beast Wars and ties into the IDW comics. I guess I'll have to listen in to see how Pete justifies this guy...

They're not, as it says in the article:

He also shows off an unreleased Prototype of Waspinator using Revenge of the Fallens Dirge

Only the blue Chop Shop will be part of an add-on, be it Souvenir or Freebee. We do know his partner will not be a Megatron mold.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

megatronus wrote:I'm surprised they're doing a Waspinator - especially since we got a really, really nice Generations version that both homages Beast Wars and ties into the IDW comics. I guess I'll have to listen in to see how Pete justifies this guy...

They're not, as it says in the article:

He also shows off an unreleased Prototype of Waspinator using Revenge of the Fallens Dirge

Only the blue Chop Shop will be part of an add-on, be it Souvenir or Freebee. We do know his partner will not be a Megatron mold.

Ah - I misread, then.

Well... now that I know that Waspinator won't be released, I kind of want it!

As soon as I saw blue Chopshop I immediately thought of this...

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Mkall wrote:As much as I'd love a Fractyl, I think we need to wait until a Generations Terrorsaur figure is made to do the pair justice.

I wonder if the Transmetal/armada terrorsaur is still available.

Funny you should say that, a Transmetal Fractyl using that same mold was proposed at one point, shown at BotCon 2001.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Mkall wrote:As much as I'd love a Fractyl, I think we need to wait until a Generations Terrorsaur figure is made to do the pair justice.

I wonder if the Transmetal/armada terrorsaur is still available.

Funny you should say that, a Transmetal Fractyl using that same mold was proposed at one point, shown at BotCon 2001.

That's what I was referencing, since it seems the club is looking back on failed 3H concepts

Nemesis Primal wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

megatronus wrote:I'm surprised they're doing a Waspinator - especially since we got a really, really nice Generations version that both homages Beast Wars and ties into the IDW comics. I guess I'll have to listen in to see how Pete justifies this guy...

No they aren't releasing the waspinator. He's somewhere with fem fatale Cy-kill and FOC ransack.

Given that Generations Waspinator is still available, I really don't blame Fun Pub for not putting theirs out right now.

However, isn't there something to be said about "strike while the iron is hot"?

There's a certain blue bug that's very popular today! Thanks to the Botcon's Twitter, we have a much nicer shot of their upcoming Exclusive Chopshop repaint. As previously reported today, he will be an Attendee Exclusive and not a part of the box set and remains un-named. However, speculation is that he may be carrying the name of Vicegrip, who is another Botcon figure of old and keeping the theme set by the first figure revealed: Packrat. Keep scrolling to see the new clear shot, and stay tuned to Seibertron for all your transformers News!

I dont need this. I have a feeling this years exclusives are going to be duds. Glad I backed out of a trip to Chicago. I kind of like packrat, but its not a must have. Its one of those figures you grab off e-bay for $40 when the owner gets bored of it.

Absolutely love it. Prefect choice and an excellent bonus mini figure. You guys realize this isn't one of the main figures. This is coming with the attendee exclusive as a freebie. Really glad they're doing some classics versions of the old characters for those who don't wanna drop a few grand on the old ones. It's a
Kind nod to newer fans.

His head reminds me of a Cylon.