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New TCC Beast Wars: Uprising Prose Fiction - Last Day for Free Figure Membership Renewal
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Comment by Sabrblade
Mar 16, 2015
SNAP, another one?!!! 
That's the fastest they've ever posted more than one at a time in a LONG time!
Don't get me wrong, this is GREAT news, as they're finally producing fiction with more meat to it again since their comic issues have always been so restrained.
That's the fastest they've ever posted more than one at a time in a LONG time!
Don't get me wrong, this is GREAT news, as they're finally producing fiction with more meat to it again since their comic issues have always been so restrained.
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Comment by Emerje
Mar 16, 2015
I renewed mine yesterday. I have to laugh reading the benefits though since they still list a forum as one of them even though it shut down years ago despite the Joe club still having theirs. When was the last time they held a contest, I can't even remember them ever having one?
Emerje
Emerje
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Comment by NuclearConvoy
Mar 16, 2015
So, I was a member of of the TCC for the first 5 years (So, I have the whole set of transparent plastic Super Link combiner repaints/tools) and I enjoyed it, most of the time, but it also seemed -- particularly at that time -- to be too expensive as a Canadian to stay a member and so after I completed the combiner (lol Nexus Maximus) I didn't renew. I have noticed that several cool things have come since then, including the subscription service, but I still wonder if it is worth the cost... Since I would have to make a rather hasty decision to get the free figure this year, I was hoping that I could get some feedback?
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Comment by Bumblevivisector
Mar 16, 2015
I'm waaaaay behind on Club fiction, but glad to see that Buzzclaw is apparently relevant again; is he a faction symbol in this continuity? I always considered him a personal favorite, because while some Fuzors seemed unnecessarily ugly (though NOT Injector, because how much prettier could a Lionfish/Hornet honestly look?), the lil' Mantecko just seemed so adorable, with his applauding/jaws-of-life action feature.
Or is it someone else?
Or is it someone else?
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EDIT: Hadn't looked at the story yet, but now I saw the first page and see what you mean. I think it's just supposed to be a neat design of the main character, though I still haven't read the story yet (need to find an opportunity to sit down and read it this week).
Comment by Sabrblade
Mar 16, 2015
I don't understand the question.Bumblevivisector wrote:I'm waaaaay behind on Club fiction, but glad to see that Buzzclaw is apparently relevant again; is he a faction symbol in this continuity?
EDIT: Hadn't looked at the story yet, but now I saw the first page and see what you mean. I think it's just supposed to be a neat design of the main character, though I still haven't read the story yet (need to find an opportunity to sit down and read it this week).
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The first word on the first page of the story is "Buzzclaw".
I own three Buzzclaw figures so I'm definitely going to give this a read. Shame his look in this story isn't based on any existing figure. Just skimming through it's a pretty interesting mix of characters.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Mar 17, 2015
Sabrblade wrote:I don't understand the question.Bumblevivisector wrote:I'm waaaaay behind on Club fiction, but glad to see that Buzzclaw is apparently relevant again; is he a faction symbol in this continuity?
EDIT: Hadn't looked at the story yet, but now I saw the first page and see what you mean. I think it's just supposed to be a neat design of the main character, though I still haven't read the story yet (need to find an opportunity to sit down and read it this week).
The first word on the first page of the story is "Buzzclaw".
I own three Buzzclaw figures so I'm definitely going to give this a read. Shame his look in this story isn't based on any existing figure. Just skimming through it's a pretty interesting mix of characters.
Emerje
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Comment by Sabrblade
Mar 19, 2015
Just got done reading this "Head Games" story for the first time.
That was heavy. I mean, I know Jim's good, really good, but that was... That had some serious weight to it.
You know that feeling you get after watching a film in the theater for the first time and, just as it ends, everyone in the theater let's out an exhale of awe all at the same time? Yeah, that good.
That was heavy. I mean, I know Jim's good, really good, but that was... That had some serious weight to it.
You know that feeling you get after watching a film in the theater for the first time and, just as it ends, everyone in the theater let's out an exhale of awe all at the same time? Yeah, that good.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 21, 2015
Sneak peak of BotCon 2015's "Cybertron's Most Wanted" exclusive comic - https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/590656430400765954/photo/1
Art by Matt Frank. Set in the TransTech world of Axiom Nexus.
Art by Matt Frank. Set in the TransTech world of Axiom Nexus.
How about a QUICK sneak peek at the #BotCon2015 comic. Packrat and Megatron meet. Wonder how that went?
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Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Apr 21, 2015
The Official BotCon twitter account has posted a very quick preview panel from the BotCon 2015 comic featuring the meeting of Megatron and Packrat. The 2015 Botcon "Cybertron's Most Wanted" comic features art by Matt Frank. For a look at how this meeting went check out the comic panel mirrored below. To see these guys in figure form, check out our exclusive gallery for "The Thief" Packrat and stay tuned for the upcoming gallery featuring "The Boss" Megatron
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Comment by jogunwarrior
Apr 22, 2015
Couple of quick questions from someone who has never been to a BotCon:
- Are the BotCon comics all in the same continuity, or is each year standalone?
- Is it the same continuity as the 3H BotCon comics
- Have the BotCon comics ever been collected in a trade format either in print or digitally?
EDIT** Nevermind---I actually see that most of my questions were answered in this thread! Thanks!
- Are the BotCon comics all in the same continuity, or is each year standalone?
- Is it the same continuity as the 3H BotCon comics
- Have the BotCon comics ever been collected in a trade format either in print or digitally?
EDIT** Nevermind---I actually see that most of my questions were answered in this thread! Thanks!
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In short, not all of the BotCon comics are part of the same continuity. Some are, and some aren't. See the list in the first post to see which ones belong to which continuity.
For the third question, the BotCon comics themselves have not been collected in trade format, but several of the TCC magazine comics have. As far as digital releases go, none of the BotCon comics have been released digitally, but nearly all of the TCC text stories and a few non-BotCon comics have.
Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 22, 2015
For the first two questions, I have written a list of nearly every piece of BotCon and TCC fiction in the first post of this thread, which color codes them by continuity.jogunwarrior wrote:Couple of quick questions from someone who has never been to a BotCon:
- Are the BotCon comics all in the same continuity, or is each year standalone?
- Is it the same continuity as the 3H BotCon comics
- Have the BotCon comics ever been collected in a trade format either in print or digitally?
In short, not all of the BotCon comics are part of the same continuity. Some are, and some aren't. See the list in the first post to see which ones belong to which continuity.
For the third question, the BotCon comics themselves have not been collected in trade format, but several of the TCC magazine comics have. As far as digital releases go, none of the BotCon comics have been released digitally, but nearly all of the TCC text stories and a few non-BotCon comics have.
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 6, 2015
Updated the list again, and overhauled it to not only break down the giant Fun Pub section by year, but to also specify the kind of medium each piece of fiction is.
EDIT: Added links to where those that can be viewed online legally for free... can be viewed online legally for free.
EDIT: Added links to where those that can be viewed online legally for free... can be viewed online legally for free.
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Comment by Va'al
May 9, 2015
Very much like last year's fictional Tornado journal pages, the BotCon crew have created three new Facebook pages and profiles tying in to this year's theme and event in the new FunPub instalment. All working under the banner of the Axiom Nexus News channel, the three characters include investigative journalist Rook, reporter Andromeda and the unnamed News Editor. You can find out more and follow their doings by clicking on their profile images below!
Task assigning, fact checking, anchor monitoring Editor of the Axiom Nexus News channel. Keeping the news accurate and on point.
Welcome to the home of Axiom Nexus News channel's number one rated evening news anchor. Bringing you all of the news that worth knowing in Axiom Nexus!
Ace investigative reporter for the Axiom Nexus News channel. Digging deep into issues of the Transtech population.
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 9, 2015
THREE?!!! Man, they're really ambitious this year!
And, woohoo! More Axiom Nexus fiction to read! WEEEEE!
And, woohoo! More Axiom Nexus fiction to read! WEEEEE!
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Comment by MaverickPrime
May 9, 2015
Is the black one Rook? That head looks more like Cw Skydive
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 9, 2015
Rook was a redeco of G1 Windcharger.MaverickPrime wrote:Is the black one Rook? That head looks more like Cw Skydive
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Comment by datguy86
May 10, 2015
Makes sense to up the back cover stuff to three since David Willis is apparently no longer doing Recordicons.
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Was there some announcement that Recordicons would be ending soon?
Also, this isn't back cover stuff. This is like the Tornado Facebook from last year that contained text stories leading up to that year's BotCon comic. These three will likely do the same for this year's comic.
Comment by Sabrblade
May 10, 2015
He did Recordicons last issue, #62.datguy86 wrote:Makes sense to up the back cover stuff to three since David Willis is apparently no longer doing Recordicons.
Was there some announcement that Recordicons would be ending soon?
Also, this isn't back cover stuff. This is like the Tornado Facebook from last year that contained text stories leading up to that year's BotCon comic. These three will likely do the same for this year's comic.
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Comment by SW's SilverHammer
May 10, 2015
So how much of this is actually going to matter? Like is this ever going to be picked up again, or is this going to supplement this years story, rather than complement it; like tornadoes blog, where it gave character information that should've been in the comic rather than a peripheral supplement.
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 10, 2015
Can't answer either way since I haven't yet had time to sit down and read any of it (had a busy work schedule all weekend).SW's SilverHammer wrote:So how much of this is actually going to matter? Like is this ever going to be picked up again, or is this going to supplement this years story, rather than complement it; like tornadoes blog, where it gave character information that should've been in the comic rather than a peripheral supplement.
