Botcon 2014 Figure Reveals

[griffin]

The final boxset figure has been revealed - Ginrai (two-tone orange 2006 Classics Voyager Optimus).

The orange deco is based on the "fire guts" toy, which was based on an episode plot device in the Japanese Headmasters cartoon.

This one is part of the "knights", and creatively uses the wind deflector (gun) as a shield (adjusting the arm panel so that the fist folds down for the post to plug in like TFPrime Breakdown's hammer).

The Fire Guts God Ginrai concept was released by Hasbro as a PVC figurine, called Apex Armor Powermaster Optimus... so it will be interesting to see if FunPub follow the Japanese version (the robot is a non-sentient construct used by a human) or exist like the Hasbro Powermaster concept (a sentient robot that uses a human to help power it).

I really hope that pre-registrations starts soon, as it is only 2 months away.... making it really last minute again.

[kup]

This set is so unfocussed. I thought it was about pirates?

[Paulbot]

Knights vs Pirates. Ginrai's a knight.

The last reveal has not convinced me I want this set. But I'm hoping a cheap Cannonball will be available after the show, from people just getting the set for Scorponok.

I got my Energon Scorpy out last night, and it's a pretty clunky figure. The new version's Headmaster gimmick is good, but the rest of the toy is limited

[CHILENO20]

I am soooooorely tempted to get the set now with the final reveal. That being said, I am reaaally only interested in Devcon & Ginrai. Anyone taking any orders as yet?????

[Sky Shadow]

The windvane looks better as a shield than it does as a gun. That said, despite the pretty shade of orange, using that mould yet again does not make a great final revelation for the set. Olin Zarak is definitely the highlight of an otherwise underwhelming box. (Although they should have called him Llyra and said he was female - there's no reason why a woman couldn't be under that armour.)

[GoktimusPrime]

Fire Guts!

[BigTransformerTrev]

Devcon and Scorponok - yes! Everyone else - nah. Think considering the expense of the TFSS, Generations, MP and Movie figures coming out this year I will have to bypass this set unless I find someone selling the 2 figures I want really cheap (which there is a basically non-existent chance of happening )

[Sinnertwin]

Ferak's the only one that really interests me right now

[fatbot]

Ferak's the only one that really interests me right now

I'm thinking of getting the set for Scorpy, Giniri & maybe Cannonball, If i do I'll sling him your way mate.

[SuspectimusPrime]

I am soooooorely tempted to get the set now with the final reveal. That being said, I am reaaally only interested in Devcon & Ginrai. Anyone taking any orders as yet?????

Can I put in my interest for Scorponok and Ferak?
I can confirm closer to the date as I'm also interested in Devcon.