BotCon 2014 - what news are you hoping to hear about?

[Verno]

So, it's that time of year again and BotCon will soon be kicking off in the States.

My question to you all is: What news would you like to hear coming from it?

Personally, I'd love to hear an announcement of a continuation of the Generations line and of more Beast Wars-inspired figures in it.

[Deonasis]

Yes to Generations with a couple more Beast Wars figures
WIP sketches of a titan decepticon.
A display of that g1 leader tank megatron
A release of the BW megatron head on FoC grimlock
More new armada decepticons to go with the new Starscream.
Metrotitan release
FP to hand back their license

[Omega Metro]

I'm happy for more Generations EXCEPT Beast Wars.;) hopefully another combiner?

[i_amtrunks]

I'd like the Kreons to continue with more homages from lines other than G1.

Generations needs to continue after the AoE lines are gone, again, lots of variety and upgrades for other toys that really need it.

[CBratron]

More Generations, specifically Chromia to go with Windblade.

Masterpiece Sunstreaker. I don't care if it's just Wheeljack with different body panels, Sunstreaker just needs to happen ever since Sideswipe.

A bold new merger with 3rd party companies. They have some really nice ideas and know which classic characters have been neglected. It'd be nice to see what they can do with Hasbro/Takara Tomy's financial backing.

[Paulbot]

I doubt it will happen, but I'd love to hear that the Dinobot range is so popular that they are going to rerelease G1 Dinobot toys and a new Titan sized WFC Trypticon.

[Omega Metro]

And no more Optimus, Bumblebee, Prowl, Starscream, Streaks, Megatron, Soundwave etc. Give me some more lesser known/done characters.

[Shirokaze]

Less Bumblebee and more Beast Wars will make me a happy man :)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Masterpiece Animated Lugnut. A man can dream...

More realistically, more Generations please, and maybe some more MP Decepticons. And a better-coloured Hasbro MP Ultra Magnus.

[DELTAprime]

How about...

More IDW G1 Generations
A Titan Class Fort Max, Scorponok or Trypticon
A big G1 reissue for the 30th anniversary, maybe Scorponok or Trypticon
A preview of the 2015 RID toy line and cartoon (crosses fingers for Generations style toys)
Public firing of Michael Bay.:D

[crankcase76]

How about...
A Titan Class Fort Max, Scorponok or Trypticon
A big G1 reissue for the 30th anniversary, maybe Scorponok or Trypticon

Big +1 on this idea :)

[Verno]

I'm happy for more Generations EXCEPT Beast Wars.;) hopefully another combiner?

Hey, I'm not asking for all of them, just a couple.

[Hursticon]

Hey, I'm not asking for all of them, just a couple.

Nah, nuts to that! - We want the bloody lot! :D

For me, I'd like to see the announcement of a proper & consistent release schedule for Generations figures - That doesn't involve either delays or short-stocking! :mad:

I'd also like to see some Generations Dinobots, all a minimum of Voyager class, and a Western release of Masterpiece Ratbat without having to buy an MP Soundwave repaint. :cool:

[BigTransformerTrev]

BotCon will soon be kicking off in the States.

My question to you all is: What news would you like to hear coming from it?





Hmmm....
*Peace in the middle east
*The permanent detention of One Direction
*The return of the TV shows 'My Name is Earl' and 'The Norm Show'
*Jetpack technology has finally been perfected


(soto voce whisper, whisper whisper)....ohhhhhh, you mean TF news :o In that case:


How about...

More IDW G1 Generations
A Titan Class Fort Max, Scorponok or Trypticon
A big G1 reissue for the 30th anniversary, maybe Scorponok or Trypticon
A preview of the 2015 RID toy line and cartoon (crosses fingers for Generations style toys)
Public firing of Michael Bay.:D




I'd also like to see some Generations Dinobots, all a minimum of Voyager class, and a Western release of Masterpiece Ratbat without having to buy an MP Soundwave repaint. :cool:

What these fellas said :D

[tinyJazz]

Chromia/Arcee generations figures reveal.
Angry birds figures reveal - as long as they're the cute squinkie-type ones.
SDCC Exclusives display.
More details about the new cartoon and its toyline.
MORE BEAST WARS!
G1 funko pops
Hero-mashers Jazz
Give Bumblebee a rest and make pointless Jazz repaints instead
Generations Elita-1
New writer and director team announced for TF5 & 6 - and they aren't terrible.



FP to hand back their license


But then how will they fund Joecon? :p

[Verno]

Nah, nuts to that! - We want the bloody lot! :D

In truth -- Yes. But I didn't want to appear greedy :p

3 down, 11 of the original 14 to go. Spaced out over the next 2 years, culminating in the released of a new Voyager-sized Primal and Megatron in 2016 to mark the 20th Anniversary.

[Deonasis]

In truth -- Yes. But I didn't want to appear greedy :p

3 down, 11 of the original 14 to go. Spaced out over the next 2 years, culminating in the released of a new Voyager-sized Primal and Megatron in 2016 to mark the 20th Anniversary.You make so much sense.. so often :)

[Verno]

You make so much sense.. so often :)

I try to be rational :cool:

[Omega Metro]

Nah, nuts to that! - We want the bloody lot! :D

You have had/getting a monkey, wasp, elephant, rhinoceros and a rat. What more do you want? lol:D;)

[Verno]

You have had/getting a monkey, wasp, elephant, rhinoceros and a rat. What more do you want? lol:D;)

Elephant?

[Omega Metro]

Elephant?

yes, that Ultra Mammoth thing.:)

[Verno]

yes, that Ultra Mammoth thing.:)

Haha, I'm talking about new Beast Wars figures for Beast Wars fans, not repaints targeting G1 fans.

[Hursticon]

You have had/getting a monkey, wasp, elephant, rhinoceros and a rat. What more do you want? lol:D;)

Ultra Ape
Ultra T-Rex
Voyager Utahraptor
Voyager Scorpion
Voyager Fire Ant
Deluxe Pteranodon
Scout Black-Widow
Deluxe Techno-Tarantula
Deluxe Cheetah
Deluxe White Tiger
Scout Hawk
Deluxe Techno-Panther
Scout Scorpion/Cobra Hybrid
Deluxe Wolf/Eagle Hybrid
Voyager Tecno-Manta Ray
Voyager Techno-King Crab
Ultra White Tiger/Hawk Hybrid
Exclusive 20th Anniversary Deluxe Bat vs. Crocodile 2-Pack

Not much really. :cool:


yes, that Ultra Mammoth thing.:)


Haha, I'm talking about new Beast Wars figures for Beast Wars fans, not repaints targeting G1 fans.

Not to mention its inclusion can hardly be counted as it was never released to Mass Retail (Fan Club Exclusive via Subscription Service), is an Officiated Fanfiction-based mere repaint of a toy of which was based on a character not found in the original Mainframe-animated cartoon. :cool:

Next. ;)

[Verno]

Ultra Ape
Ultra T-Rex
Voyager Utahraptor
Voyager Scorpion
Voyager Fire Ant
Deluxe Pteranodon
Scout Black-Widow
Deluxe Techno-Tarantula
Deluxe Cheetah
Deluxe White Tiger
Scout Hawk
Deluxe Techno-Panther
Scout Scorpion/Cobra Hybrid
Deluxe Wolf/Eagle Hybrid
Voyager Tecno-Manta Ray
Voyager Techno-King Crab
Ultra White Tiger/Hawk Hybrid
Exclusive 20th Anniversary Deluxe Bat vs. Crocodile 2-Pack

Not much really. :cool:

The scorpion need only be a deluxe. Again not to be greedy :p

[Hursticon]

The scorpion need only be a deluxe. Again not to be greedy :p

Nope, Voyager or GTFO dude! :p:D
(The more pertinent question is: Show or Toy accurate colours? :eek:)

[Verno]

Nope, Voyager or GTFO dude! :p:D
(The more pertinent question is: Show or Toy accurate colours? :eek:)

But if we use this image (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-toy-discussion/27164672d1275433453-beast-wars-appreciation-thread-2010-bw_predacons.jpg) as reference, which uses Mainframe's models, he need only be a Deluxe. In better news though, you can up your Scout Scorpion/Cobra Hybrid up to a Deluxe.

And we need Show accurate colours.

[Deonasis]

I agree with Hursti on the scorpions. One is bent-kneed, the other is Black Arachnia's height. That whole poster in that scale would be amazing though.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Voyager Tecno-Manta Ray
Voyager Techno-King Crab
Voyager...Nope. Ultra or it's not good enough.

Also, you missed MP Red Dragon with Rubber Ducky accessory.

[Hursticon]

Voyager...Nope. Ultra or it's not good enough.
:p - I was trying to go for realistic expectations, like Verno, so figured the likelihood of 5 Ultras as being a little slim. :o
(I'd otherwise completely agree with you though ;))


Also, you missed MP Red Dragon with Rubber Ducky accessory.

...again, realistic expectations :p, but my hand SHOULD be slapped for such an omittance. :(
Man what an amazing announcement that'd be... Hell I'd settle for a decent Leader class figure. :D

@Verno: No way man :cool:, I'm not moving on Scorponok *High-Fives Deonasis* but I will in Quickstrike's case :) - wouldn't that mean we'd have to bump up Airazor too though? *Rubs chin*

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Pfft, realism...you'll never get Titan-class IDW Thunderwing with THAT kind of attitude.:p
Man what an amazing announcement that'd be... Hell I'd settle for a decent Leader class figure. :DDon't tell HTT, but so would I, truth be told...


Anyways, Encore Decepticon citybots would go down a treat, as would any of the remaining Encore combiner teams. Somehow they've managed to release all of the ones I'm not after to date.

[Verno]

@Verno: No way man :cool:, I'm not moving on Scorponok *High-Fives Deonasis* but I will in Quickstrike's case :) - wouldn't that mean we'd have to bump up Airazor too though? *Rubs chin*

Let's just cross our fingers for an announcement first. We can discuss his size class after that :p

As for Airazor, the lady has earned a re-imagined Deluxe toy for sure.

[Bidoofdude]

A Titan class Trypticon. That walks. :D Make my year Hasbro. Or a reissue Trypticon. That would be just as good. Trypticon all the way. Year of the Dinos, all the godzilla movie hype. Great opportunity.