Transformers Collector's Club Issue #37 and BotCon 2011 Theme Teases
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 11:02AM CST
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Finally, Brian's Bytes and Bolts gives a pretty clear hint as to the theme for BotCon 2011's convention set. The first toy reveal will follow VERY soon as well!
This reveal is being teased at further by BotCon's Twitter feed:
BotCon wrote:BotCon 2011 convention set theme reveal is almost here. Big hint in issue 37 of the Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine.
BotCon wrote:Just realized SO many stories and/or TF continuities (as a whole) were told in installments/seasons of 3... Well, get ready for Season 3.5!
BotCon wrote:...Hint as to where the story will take place, but the theme within the story, the set make up, soon.
BotCon wrote:same old same old... Just throwin semi-vague hints out there. People seem to want Animated. Maybe we should do a toy or two.
BotCon wrote:Maybe... If we do one it needs to be Scrounge just to watch a certain fan site implode...
BotCon wrote:Shattered Glass anything would be cool...
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Posted by #Sideways# on January 26th, 2011 @ 11:20am CST
Is it me, or is the Windcharger on the cover RTS Windcharger? Or is it Alternators?
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 26th, 2011 @ 11:34am CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 26th, 2011 @ 11:38am CST
The Transformers Collector's Club has officially unveiled the BotCon 2011 logo via Facebook and Twitter.
We will keep you posted of ongoing BotCon 2011 developments as they occur.
Posted by --B-- on January 26th, 2011 @ 11:57am CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 26th, 2011 @ 12:08pm CST
I just hope the last tweet doesn't imply they're opening the floodgates to Animated Shattered Glass, since there were too many toyless characters in the real Animated universe to tackle before they start makin' slag up.
And if they're serious about Scrounge...a yellow Legends Cosmos with his tailfin cut off, and a new head?
Posted by Counterpunch on January 26th, 2011 @ 12:15pm CST
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 26th, 2011 @ 12:38pm CST
Bumblevivisector wrote:At the risk of a repeat of fan outrage over BotCon finishing off the Classics seekers, I really hope that Animated hint implies the set will include full-size Animated Thundercracker, Ramjet, and Slipstream. A true Wasp would be nice too. Aw hell, they could do a box set of all the human villians and I'd be ecstatic; I really hated seeing Animated go.
I just hope the last tweet doesn't imply they're opening the floodgates to Animated Shattered Glass, since there were too many toyless characters in the real Animated universe to tackle before they start makin' slag up.
And if they're serious about Scrounge...a yellow Legends Cosmos with his tailfin cut off, and a new head?
Holy Sh**. That would be a perfect Scrounge.
As for the Animated Toys, if they do a Slipstream I hope there's some real remolding on her, not just a Starscream with a different head. If they can't remold her then I think an Activator Starcsream mold would work better since it has those wider hips. Not to be sexist,but I like girls with some curves on them.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 26th, 2011 @ 12:46pm CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 26th, 2011 @ 1:04pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:How about the set includes Hydrodive Bumblebee, jet-pack Optimus, and Blackout?
That would be very superfluous for me.</elitist>
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 26th, 2011 @ 1:12pm CST
Razorclaw0000 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:How about the set includes Hydrodive Bumblebee, jet-pack Optimus, and Blackout?
That would be very superfluous for me.</elitist>
It would be like '07 all over again. Is it wrong that the thought makes me smile.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 26th, 2011 @ 1:27pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Razorclaw0000 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:How about the set includes Hydrodive Bumblebee, jet-pack Optimus, and Blackout?
That would be very superfluous for me.</elitist>
It would be like '07 all over again. Is it wrong that the thought makes me smile.
I think it'd be a waste of a good BotCon set (no offense to your idea). I want something distinctive from the box set (G2 Redux was perfect!) and three figures I already own, but this time two aren't shiny, wouldn't do it for me.
Posted by WingDagger on January 26th, 2011 @ 1:46pm CST
Pleasenowthanks!
Bludgeon-inspired repaint of Samurai Prowl? SG-colours Rodimus Minor? Palette swaps for Arcee and Blackarachnia?
C'mon, you know it all makes sense!
On a side-note, my fiance is currently crying in the corner as she LOVES Animated, and she LOVES Disney Land!
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 26th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CST
WingDagger wrote:Shattered Glass... Animated!
Pleasenowthanks!
Bludgeon-inspired repaint of Samurai Prowl? SG-colours Rodimus Minor? Palette swaps for Arcee and Blackarachnia?
C'mon, you know it all makes sense!
On a side-note, my fiance is currently crying in the corner as she LOVES Animated, and she LOVES Disney Land!
How about an Animated Jazz as Nightbeat?
Posted by LiKwid on January 26th, 2011 @ 2:51pm CST
Posted by emeraldbeacon on January 26th, 2011 @ 3:05pm CST
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Lord_Imperious_Delirious
Posted by Vicalliose on January 26th, 2011 @ 3:55pm CST
Apparently someone is stealing my mail. So I called my post office and they have a watch out for it...
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 26th, 2011 @ 7:39pm CST
BotCon 2011 will feature Transformers Animated...
This was the most recent post from BotCon 2011's Twitter feed. No word yet if that means the set will feature Animated molds or Animated characters, but we'll keep you posted as more information develops.
Posted by Ungie on January 26th, 2011 @ 7:49pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:04pm CST
Jetfire and Jetstorm into Darkwing and Dreadwind.
They combine into a larger jet, the G1 idea of Dreadwing would finally have a gestalt robot mode, and they wouldn't even need new heads: Jetstorm looks like Animated Darkwing with his visor, and Jetfire's goggle thing corresponds roughly to Dreadwind's little maroon helmet.
And then we could mix and match with the originals to create Dreadfire and Darkstorm!
Posted by Autobot032 on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:07pm CST
......YOU S.O.B.S
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:13pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:28pm CST
Out of all the TF cartoons in this last post-modern decade for the franchise, Animated did the best job of fusing homages with newer ideas, and catering both to kids and us veterans, and built up to the greatest series finale of any TF continuity. At the very least, it deserves its own Botcon set to make up for the toy line getting axed before its time.
Posted by Mkall on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:30pm CST
If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
Posted by Seibertron on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:45pm CST
"@DerrickJWyatt was instrumental in BotCon 2011 Convention set. Every Animated fan will want this set! More details to come at www.botcon.com"
Posted by Seibertron on January 26th, 2011 @ 8:46pm CST
Mkall wrote:If it uses Animated molds, this will be the first set I end up selling.
If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
I'm good either way, though I think I'd like to see TFA finished right since it doesn't look like Takara or Hasbro are going to do it.
Posted by Autobot032 on January 26th, 2011 @ 9:04pm CST
I don't want to spend an arm and a leg to get this set.
I can't win.
Posted by EdabanG on January 26th, 2011 @ 9:15pm CST
Wait for it......
OMEGA SUPREME
Posted by Ungie on January 26th, 2011 @ 9:25pm CST
Mkall wrote:If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
Oh god, mkall, stop twisting my nips, man. Im back on the fence wether or not I should drop the 400 on it now...
Posted by joevill on January 26th, 2011 @ 9:32pm CST
Posted by Burn on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:07pm CST
EdabanG wrote:Hopefully I am just the first to say it, but how great would it be if at Botcon would be the best place to release....
Wait for it......
OMEGA SUPREME
Seriously doubt that would happen. BotCon's never used a mold that hasn't seen mass release before.
Posted by Seibertron on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:19pm CST
Burn wrote:EdabanG wrote:Hopefully I am just the first to say it, but how great would it be if at Botcon would be the best place to release....
Wait for it......
OMEGA SUPREME
Seriously doubt that would happen. BotCon's never used a mold that hasn't seen mass release before.
And they've never done anything larger than Ultra class either. I'd be pretty bummed if Omega Supreme was anything smaller than Leader Class, and even that's just me trying to be realistic. I'd prefer Supreme class or larger.
Posted by Trikeboy on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:38pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:47pm CST
Trikeboy wrote:Animated Shattered Glass anyone? I would love that but by the looks of the red Autobot symbol, I doubt it. Did any of the Animated toys only get released in Japan? Would Botcon really exploit fans by charging hundreds of dollars for toys that can be purchased cheaper? -looks back to 2007- Ah, yes they would.
I hope not ... I am not a fan of the Shattered Glass concept.
Posted by Screamfleet on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:48pm CST
Burn wrote:EdabanG wrote:Hopefully I am just the first to say it, but how great would it be if at Botcon would be the best place to release....
Wait for it......
OMEGA SUPREME
Seriously doubt that would happen. BotCon's never used a mold that hasn't seen mass release before.
Yea, I dont think they're about to do new molds. They've always done repaints.
Perhaps omega supreme, but, only if he's based on something else.
Posted by rpetras on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:53pm CST
Posted by Supreme Convoy on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:57pm CST
Posted by It Is Him on January 26th, 2011 @ 10:58pm CST
Slipstream will happen. Bank on it.
Posted by First Gen on January 27th, 2011 @ 12:44am CST
Animated was awesome for my 4 year old son. Not me. Damn.
Posted by Oilspill on January 27th, 2011 @ 3:20am CST
But also damn. I'm going to have to fork out for Botcon toys this year.
Posted by ultra-maximus on January 27th, 2011 @ 3:27am CST
http://youtu.be/yMBWAVGSqMU
Posted by Rated X on January 27th, 2011 @ 9:07am CST
Posted by TFBuyer on January 27th, 2011 @ 9:33am CST
Posted by Counterpunch on January 27th, 2011 @ 2:24pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Mkall wrote:If it uses Animated molds, this will be the first set I end up selling.
If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
I'm good either way, though I think I'd like to see TFA finished right since it doesn't look like Takara or Hasbro are going to do it.
Remember when we said that about Classics?
Oh, those were the days. How we would laugh and laugh...
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 27th, 2011 @ 2:34pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Mkall wrote:If it uses Animated molds, this will be the first set I end up selling.
If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
I'm good either way, though I think I'd like to see TFA finished right since it doesn't look like Takara or Hasbro are going to do it.
Remember when we said that about Classics?
Oh, those were the days. How we would laugh and laugh...
I remember. Oh I'm hoping for a show. Entertain me fandom.
Posted by NatsumeRyu on January 27th, 2011 @ 3:24pm CST
I'm not fond of the majority of Animated figures though, so I don't think I'll be keeping this set. I loved the show though. The figures just don't click with me. X(
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 27th, 2011 @ 4:10pm CST
In conclussion: meh.
Posted by LiKwid on January 27th, 2011 @ 4:34pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 27th, 2011 @ 4:40pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Mkall wrote:If it uses Animated molds, this will be the first set I end up selling.
If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
I'm good either way, though I think I'd like to see TFA finished right since it doesn't look like Takara or Hasbro are going to do it.
Remember when we said that about Classics?
Oh, those were the days. How we would laugh and laugh...
And I'd say it all over once again knowing everything that has happened. And this was different ... TFA saw a full line just like other previous Transformers series, complete with comics and a cartoon. Classics was just getting warmed up, but even Hasbro didn't know what was going on with the line at that time when BotCon would've been planning what their exclusives would've been. I'm pretty sure BotCon would've had to have picked their exclusives around the time that the Classics line was being initially released. I'd still say theirs was a good decision ... and I still own a Thundercracker toy that has never been released at retail ... at least for a few more months. I'd say getting to own a figure 3.5 to 4 years in advance is worth the price of admission.
Posted by Counterpunch on January 28th, 2011 @ 8:44am CST
Seibertron wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Mkall wrote:If it uses Animated molds, this will be the first set I end up selling.
If it's animated characters in Classics molds I'm good to go.
I'm good either way, though I think I'd like to see TFA finished right since it doesn't look like Takara or Hasbro are going to do it.
Remember when we said that about Classics?
Oh, those were the days. How we would laugh and laugh...
And I'd say it all over once again knowing everything that has happened. And this was different ... TFA saw a full line just like other previous Transformers series, complete with comics and a cartoon. Classics was just getting warmed up, but even Hasbro didn't know what was going on with the line at that time when BotCon would've been planning what their exclusives would've been. I'm pretty sure BotCon would've had to have picked their exclusives around the time that the Classics line was being initially released. I'd still say theirs was a good decision ... and I still own a Thundercracker toy that has never been released at retail ... at least for a few more months. I'd say getting to own a figure 3.5 to 4 years in advance is worth the price of admission.
I'm not in disagreement over the worth (not value) of BotCon and that particular set.
It's just that everything that we've seen as "definitive" has been turned entirely on its head the past year or so. There's no rules as to what we should expect or what Hasbro will or won't do.
Posted by NatsumeRyu on January 28th, 2011 @ 4:18pm CST
LiKwid wrote:Well its official..I wont be going this year..I have no intrest whatsoever in the animated universe..Kind of bums me out but I guess it was bound to happen. Well at least I get to save up for more important things
Brawl's gonna miss you. Since this *is* the last movie[-verse movie] it's Brawl's last chance to shine. Along with Screamer...Ooh the costumes are gonna be good this year, you'll wish you'd gone just to see us!
Eee. Got me bouncing on my chair in anticipation. It's too bad most folks are turned off by an Animated theme. Remember how G2's vicious colors turned *everyone* off at first? I didn't really like the colors either, though the molds were fairly nice to me (Onslaught's in particular, since I missed the classic release...but I actually wanted the electronics for once). Regardless, I still sold the set, like I'll likely be doing this year.
C'mon LiKwiD! Don't make me drag you! At least don't make it *official* yet!