Botcon 2011 Toys and then Rumours/News

[kup]

A bit more detail in the thread. It's set on Cybertron and has a look that's kind of WFC but also somewhat TF Prime. Character customisation, play either allegiance... that's about all I gathered.

Ah, it's the TF:Prime MMO. Yeah I know about this game and have no interest unfortunately even if it now has Universe elements.

[Zippo]

Sweet, thanks to TFSource I got myself AM Thundercracker (and some random Galvatron)

[Doubledealer]

Delighted to hear that we're getting an official Guzzle! This years Botcon just gets better and better

[valkyrie_76]

Sweet, thanks to TFSource I got myself AM Thundercracker (and some random Galvatron)

Awwww sold out

[kristofferrer]

Argh! - Well, make that 4 DOTM figures I want now, man why'd they have to go and make that?
(It'd better have a Classicsverse/DOTM neutral head sculpt!)

i know how you feel! I'm supposed to be saving it's a good looking guzzle too!

[griffin]

Some of the photos I took yesterday in the dealer room.
(plenty more on the computer, which will be in the full report later)

[UltraMagnus]

Some of the photos I took yesterday in the dealer room.
(plenty more on the computer, which will be in the full report later)

keep them coming!

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

2012 TFCC Exclusives Revealed as Shattered Glass Drift & Runabout and Runamuck

Link with Pics

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

BotCon On Twitter Transformers: BotCon
Q: what are the possibilities for a junkion set from the Wreck Gar mold from Reveal the Shield?
A: above average

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

BotCon 2011 Coverage - Hasbro Toys / Hasbro Brand Team

Greg Lombardo - Marketing
Billy Ward - Vice President of Marketing for Transformers
Josh Lamb - Design
Bill Rawly - Design


Transformers Dark of the Moon (MechTech)
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Basic idea was they wanted to incorporate an external piece that didn't get in the way of transforming
Early concept was to combine the weapons
Deluxe wave 5 - 32363 Air Raid (color wise looks similar to Cybertron Jetfire)
Armor Topspin 36106
Dark Iron 36107 (Stingray corvette ... BW Quicksilver looking robot mode)
Deluxe Wave 6 to be released shortly after movie release
Voyager Wave 4 - Cannon Force Ironhide (G1 Inspired Ironhide - RED)
Leader Wave 2 Ironhide discussion
Ultimate Optimus Prime 28748 (fall launch) - discussed overall look of Prime, wanted to keep the piece count down)
SDCC Ultimate Optimus Prime - limited edition in a foil sleeve package, only time packaged in trailer mode, premium foil wrapped display box and sleeve, includes G1 sticker sheet for trailer, removable display case
Human Alliance Roadbuster w/ SGT Recon
Post movie reveal - 1 Human Alliance figure will be revealed after June 29th


Transformers Dark of the Moon (Cyberverse)
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Action Sets wave 3 - Shockwave w/ Fusion tank (29738) will be in case this afternoon
Autobot Ratchet w/ Lunar Crawler
Autobot Ark w/ Roller



Transformers Dark of the Moon (Exclusives)
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Showed all four of the TRU Scan Series figures
Cyberverse Battle Pack (homages the D.C. accident with Bumblebee ... got a laugh from crowd)
More deluxes: Elita-1, Bumblebee, Space Case, Autobot Jazz
Human Alliance Leadfoot w/ Steeljaw (Target exclusive)
Deluxe Two Pack w/ Leadfoot and Topspin (Target exclusive)
Walmart exclusives - Optimus Prime (deluxe), Bumblebee (84), Sideswipe (04 homages Lambor's numbering in Takara's G1 line)
Deluxe and Basic Human Alliance Pack (inspired by a black ops decoaration)
Animated Movie 25th Anniversary Edition Unicron, accurate from Animated movie, will be on display later (Amazon)
20 for 20 Toy Promotion - Starts July 25th - Sept 30th, buy $20 worth of toys, send in receipt and receive limited edition exclusive Optimus Prime t-shirt and retail coupons, QR scan or text and get a free music download from DOTM



Transformers Generations / Reveal The Shield
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Addressed issue regarding RTS/Generations
Generations is continuing through entire year
RTS that you had trouble getting they are working to find homes for them



Transformers Prime
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12-1-11 Transformers Prime
Deluxe Wave 2 - Cliffjumper, "awesome looking toy"
Deluxe Wave 3 - Vehicon, Terrorcon Cliffjumper (Have you hugged a Zombie today?)
Voyager - Optimus Prime (36492) "knocked this out of the park"
Voyager - Bulkhead (36490)
Entertainment pack will include Episode 6
SDCC Prime Optimus Prime - the power of the Matrix is yours to hold and wear, Matrix package that you can actually wear.
2012 Sneak Peak - concepts only, work in progress
Cyberverse Ratchet, Wheeljack (swords on back)
Legion Bumblebee (looks like it comes with 4 weapons)
Legion Arcee (looks amazing for it's size)
Prime Commander Class Iron Hide (truck)
Deluxe Soundwave (drawings only), Laserbeak fits right on his chest and can use him as a weapon
Deluxe Ratchet (with blades)
Deluxe Wheeljack
Voyager Starscream (MechTech features with lights after you plug it in to robot - concept only)


Kre-o Transformers
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Summer 2011
More than meets the eye
Kreons
28 Kreons in launch line
16 Transformers Kreons, 12 humans
Tons of accessories!


Transformers Rescue Bots
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New cast of characters
Created group of guys that are specialized in rescue
Kind of an Elite Force
Blades - helicopter
Chase - police
Heatwave - firetruck
Boulder - Construction vehicle
Optimus Prime
Bumblebee


Will be at SDCC and New York Comic-Con