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'''BotCon Japan 2000''' was held on [[December 17]], [[2000]], in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. It was organized by [[Fumihiko Akiyama]]. | |||
==Venue== | ==Venue== | ||
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==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
===Convention-exclusive toys=== | ===Convention-exclusive toys=== | ||
* [[Choro-Q]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in vehicle mode. | * [[Choro-Q]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Choro-Q|Optimus Prime]] in vehicle mode. | ||
* Choro-Q [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] in vehicle mode, with transparent parts. | * Choro-Q [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Choro-Q|Mirage]] in vehicle mode, with transparent parts. | ||
* Choro-Q [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in vehicle mode—a green and purple tank resembling his [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Generation 2]] toy. | * Choro-Q [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Choro-Q|Megatron]] in vehicle mode—a green and purple tank resembling his [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Generation 2]] toy. | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)#Japan|Car Robots]]'' [[T-AI#Car Robots|Ai]] figurine. | |||
===Other merchandise=== | ===Other merchandise=== | ||
* T-shirts featuring artwork of | * T-shirts featuring artwork of Ai by [[Mercy Rabbit]]. | ||
==Guests== | ==Guests== | ||
* [[Tesshō Genda]] (voice of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] in Japan) | * [[Tesshō Genda]] (voice of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 Optimus Prime]] in Japan) | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
* Art contest. | * Art contest. | ||
* Transathlon 2000 — a Transformers/''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' "quiz and athletic contest". | * Transathlon 2000 — a Transformers/''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' "quiz and athletic contest". | ||
**The winner was none other than American fan [[Andrew Hall|Andrew "Hydra" Hall]], who was cosplaying as [[Hydra ( | **The winner was none other than American fan [[Andrew Hall|Andrew "Hydra" Hall]], who was cosplaying as [[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] at the time. While in-character, he said he was from Germany, and this got reported as fact in ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine! | ||
* An exhibition of [[Diaclone]] toys and ''Transformers'' [[video games]]. | * An exhibition of ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys and ''Transformers'' [[video games]]. | ||
* Junk fair and charity auction, a portion of the proceeds from which went to UNICEF. | * Junk fair and charity auction, a portion of the proceeds from which went to UNICEF. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.botconarchives.com/archive/2000j/index.html BotCon Japan 2000 at the BotCon Archive] | ||
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[[Category:Conventions]] | [[Category:Conventions]] | ||
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BotCon Japan 2000 was held on December 17, 2000, in Tokyo, Japan. It was organized by Fumihiko Akiyama.
Venue
[edit]BotCon Japan 2000 was held in the Tokyo Trade Center Taito Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Merchandise
[edit]Convention-exclusive toys
[edit]- Choro-Q Optimus Prime in vehicle mode.
- Choro-Q Mirage in vehicle mode, with transparent parts.
- Choro-Q Megatron in vehicle mode—a green and purple tank resembling his Generation 2 toy.
- Car Robots Ai figurine.
Other merchandise
[edit]- T-shirts featuring artwork of Ai by Mercy Rabbit.
Guests
[edit]- Tesshō Genda (voice of G1 Optimus Prime in Japan)
Events
[edit]- Art contest.
- Transathlon 2000 — a Transformers/Beast Wars "quiz and athletic contest".
- The winner was none other than American fan Andrew "Hydra" Hall, who was cosplaying as Hydra at the time. While in-character, he said he was from Germany, and this got reported as fact in Figure Ō magazine!
- An exhibition of Diaclone toys and Transformers video games.
- Junk fair and charity auction, a portion of the proceeds from which went to UNICEF.
External links
[edit]
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