Botcon theme is (SPOILER ALERT)

[Bidoofdude]

I have a small chance of going, but I might take that chance. I think we're heading to the US sometime soon, so we'll see. Hope I can go.
I really need to find a Shockwave and whats better than picking one out yourself?!
BTW, do you pretty much have the chance of finding nearly any TF toy you could hope to find, if not all? From the videos and descriptions I have heard/seen/read, there is a lot of lots of different TFs.

[CHILENO20]

I have a small chance of going, but I might take that chance. I think we're heading to the US sometime soon, so we'll see. Hope I can go.
I really need to find a Shockwave and whats better than picking one out yourself?!
BTW, do you pretty much have the chance of finding nearly any TF toy you could hope to find, if not all? From the videos and descriptions I have heard/seen/read, there is a lot of lots of different TFs.

There is a lot of everything there, a stack of G1's (complete & parts for sale) along with all the other lines. Think of it as a giant swap meet. But like everything in life, rarer & obscure bots are harder to find. When I went, I was able to get about 20-25 that I was after (had about 45 on the list!). Don't be afraid to haggle a bit and don't buy everything all at once. You'd be suprised how much some outlets are willing to drop prices on the final day just so they can clear stock. It is a gamble but it can pay off. Speak to griffin as he's been pretty much every year over the last decade. Wish you all the best with it dude!

[Bidoofdude]

Like I said, very, very small chance I'll go but there's still a tiny chance.

[Paul Agnew]

The very first figure of the BotCon 2013 set has been revealed. Now, unlike some people, I'm not going to tell you immediately and spoil the fun. Click the link below to see who is first cab off the rank:

http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2013/

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

The very first figure of the BotCon 2013 set has been revealed. Now, unlike some people, I'm not going to tell you immediately and spoil the fun. Click the link below to see who is first cab off the rank:

http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2013/

Hmm, to say I am underwhelmed would be an understatement.

[Lord_Zed]

What's the deal with his head?

[Gouki]

I have no idea who that is meant to be, or what is wrong with it's head.

Wish there was more purple on it, though. Maybe a brighter purple too. Like GekiViolet.

[SharkyMcShark]

I love it!

Machine Wars only featured 8 molds

Mirage/Prowl - Formula 1 Racer (new mold at the time)
Hubcap/Hoist - Towtruck (new mold)
Megatron/Megaplex - F-22 Raptor fighter jet (new mold)
Skywarp/Thundercracler - Saab Gripen fighter jet (new mold)

Optimus Prime (G2 Thunderclash repaint)
Sandstorm (G2 Rotorstorm repaint)
Soundwave (G2 Stalker repaint)
Stascream (G2 Skyquake repaint)


I'm assuming we'll see

Reveal the Shield Tomahawk as Sandstorm (transforms largely the same way and has almost identical weaponry) (and then I can listen to people crying about how his legs look too much like movie TF legs again) (even though that wasn't true anyway)

Energon Starscream as Megatron and/or Megaplex (same kind of jet, similar transformation, although I'm not sure if Botcon is keen on mold re use as this mold was used a few years ago for the Wings of Destiny set)

Classics Mirage as Prowl and/or Mirage (unbelievably this excellent figure has not actually been used in a Botcon set yet)