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|date=[[June 19]], [[2014]]
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'''BotCon 2014''' was held in Pasadena, [[California]], from [[June 19]] to [[June 22]], [[2014]].
'''BotCon 2014''' was held in Pasadena, [[California]], from [[June 19]] to [[June 22]], [[2014]].
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==Run-up==
==Run-up==
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*On [[December 24]], the official website went up, confirming the date and location.
*On [[December 24]], the official website went up, confirming the date and location.
*On [[February 6]], BotCon Twitter asked [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/botcon-2014-who-is-squirm/29338/ Who Is Squirm?]
*On [[February 6]], BotCon Twitter asked [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/botcon-2014-who-is-squirm/29338/ Who Is Squirm?]
*[[February 7]] — BotCon revealed the first toy over Twitter: [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] from ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]].
*[[February 7]] — BotCon revealed the first toy over Twitter: [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]] from ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)/toys#Robots in Disguise|Ratchet]].
*On [[February 10]], BotCon tweeted a sketch of the Captain's Navigator [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/botcon-2014-teaser-sketch-a-captain-needs-his-navigator/29375/ on Twitter].
*On [[February 10]], BotCon tweeted a sketch of the Captain's Navigator [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/botcon-2014-teaser-sketch-a-captain-needs-his-navigator/29375/ on Twitter].
*On [[February 27]], BotCon announced that [[Susan Blu]], [[Hal Rayle]], and [[Michael McConnohie]] would be attending this year's convention.
*On [[February 27]], BotCon announced that [[Susan Blu]], [[Hal Rayle]], and [[Michael McConnohie]] would be attending this year's convention.
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==Venue==
==Venue==
 
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
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===Convention-exclusive toys===
===Convention-exclusive toys===
'''''Pirates vs Knights'' box set'''
'''''Pirates vs Knights'' box set'''
*Pirate [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]]
*Pirate [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#RID|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)/toys#Robots in Disguise|Ratchet]]
*Pirates [[Ferak]] and [[Tornado]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*Pirates [[Ferak#Timelines|Ferak]] and [[Tornado#Timelines|Tornado]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Cyclonus]] and [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]]
*Pirate [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]
*Pirate [[Scorponok (G1)#Timelines|Scorponok]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Scorponok (Energon)#Energon|Scorponok]] and ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Encore|Fortress Maximus]]' [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] unit
*Knight [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]], a retool of [[Transformers: Generations|''Generations'']] [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]
*Knight [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]], a retool of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]]
*Knight [[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*Knight [[Ginrai (robot)#Timelines|Ginrai]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]]


'''At show souvenir packages'''
'''At show souvenir packages'''
*Knight [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Alpha Trizer]], Knight [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]], and Knight [[Flareup (G1)#Timelines|Flareup]], redecos of ''Prime'' [[Thundertron]], ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' [[Optimus Primal]] and ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]
[[File:Bt14pounce wingspan.jpg|thumb|200px|Pounce and Wingspan]]
*Pirate [[Shokaract#Timelines|Hunter]] and Pirate [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]] and ''Generations'' [[Fireflight (FOC)|Air Raid]]''
*Knight [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BotCon2014|Alpha Trizer]], Knight [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]], and Knight [[Flareup (G1)#BotCon2014|Flareup]], redecos of ''Prime'' [[Thundertron#Prime|Thundertron]], ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Optimus Primal]] and ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' [[Arcee (WFC)/toys#Robots in Disguise|Arcee]]
*The [[Dread Pirate Crew]], redecoes of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Japanese Exclusives 2|Prime: Arms Micron]]'' [[Vehicon (Prime)|Jet Vehicon]] based on [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]]. Also includes two '[[Arms Micron|Arms Minicons]] {{sic}}', redecoes of the Arms Micron [[Igu]].
*Pirate [[Shokaract#Timelines|Hunter]] and Pirate [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rampage (BW)#Timelines 2|Protoform X]] and ''Generations: Fall of Cybertron'' [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]]''
*The [[Dread Pirate Crew#Timelines|Dread Pirate Crew]], redecoes of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' [[Vehicon (Prime)#Prime|Vehicon]] and ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Japanese Exclusives 2|Prime: Arms Micron]]'' [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]] based on [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]]. Also includes two [[Arms Micron|Arms Minicons]] {{sic}}, redecoes of the Arms Micron [[Igu#Prime|Igu]].


'''Customization exclusive'''
'''Customization exclusive'''
*[[Primal Prime]], a redeco of Knight Apelinq
*[[Primal Prime#Timelines|Primal Prime]], a redeco of Knight Apelinq


'''Attendee-only bonus figure'''
'''Attendee-only bonus figure'''
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], a redeco of ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]
*[[Flamewar (G1)#BotCon2014|Flamewar]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' [[Arcee (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters|Arcee]]


'''Kreon Souvenir Figure Set'''
'''Kreon Souvenir Figure Set'''


Includes six [[Kreon]] [[Kre-O#Micro-Changers|Micro-Changers]] based on past BotCon exclusive toys:
Includes six [[Kreon]] [[Kre-O#Micro-Changers|Micro-Changers]] based on past BotCon exclusive toys:
*Kreon [[Breakdown (G1)#Kre-O|Breakdown]] ([[BotCon 1994]])
*Kreon [[Breakdown (G1)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]] ([[BotCon 1994]])
*Kreon [[Fractyl]] ([[BotCon 1997]])
*Kreon [[Fractyl#Kre-O|Fractyl]] ([[BotCon 1997]])
*Kreon [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]] ([[BotCon 2006]])
*Kreon [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Rattrap]] ([[BotCon 2006]])
*Kreon [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]] ([[BotCon 2008]])
*Kreon [[Rodimus (SG)#Kre-O|Rodimus]] ([[BotCon 2008]])
*Kreon [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]] ([[BotCon 2009]])
*Kreon [[Landshark (G1)#Kre-O|Landshark]] ([[BotCon 2009]])
*Kreon [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]] ([[BotCon 2012]])
*Kreon [[Overlord (G1)#Kre-O|Gigatron]] ([[BotCon 2012]])


====''My Little Pony'' stuff====
====''My Little Pony'' stuff====
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*A conventions exclusive variant cover of [[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]] #19 by [[Katie Cook]] featuring [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and Rainbow Dash. This cover was sold at BotCon 2014 as well as other conventions that year.
*A convention-exclusive variant cover of ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]'' #19 by [[Katie Cook]] featuring [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Rainbow Dash]]. This cover was sold at BotCon 2014 as well as other conventions that year.
*Two BotCon exclusive variant covers of [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]] [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|#30]] by [[Tony Fleecs]] that together form an image of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and DJ Pon-3/Vinyl Scratch. These covers were sold only at BotCon, available from the Toy Fusion/Toy Worth booth.
*Two BotCon exclusive variant covers of [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]] [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|#30]] by [[Tony Fleecs]] that together form an image of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Vinyl Scratch]]. These covers were sold only at BotCon, available from the Toy Fusion/Toy Worth booth.
*A BotCon exclusive lithograph by [[Tony Fleecs]] featuring [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and Nightmare Moon. This lithograph was sold only at BotCon.
*A BotCon exclusive lithograph by [[Tony Fleecs]] featuring [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and Nightmare Moon. This lithograph was sold only at BotCon.
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====Other merchandise====
===Other merchandise===
 
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===Fiction===
===Fiction===
*"[[Hoist the Flag]]" comic
*"[[Hoist the Flag]]" comic
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*[[John Warden]]
*[[John Warden]]
*[[Mark Weber]]
*[[Mark Weber]]
===TakaraTomy employees===
*[[Hisashi Yuki]]


===Hasbro Studios employees===
===Hasbro Studios employees===
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===High Moon Studios & Activision===
===High Moon Studios & Activision===
 
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===Jagex===
===Jagex===
 
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==Events==
==Events==
===Wednesday===
===Wednesday===
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==Notes==
==Notes==
*After expressing his desire to own a Devcon shortly after its online reveal, [[Michael Charles Hill]] was offered a figure and free pass to the convention. He accepted and made a brief appearance at the G1 Retrospective panel. He stood up from among the audience, introduced himself as the character's creator, and received a round of applause.
*After expressing his desire to own a Devcon shortly after its online reveal, [[Michael Charles Hill]] was offered a figure and free pass to the convention. He accepted and made a brief appearance at the G1 Retrospective panel. He stood up from among the audience, introduced himself as the character's creator, and received a round of applause.
*The exclusive toys for BotCon 2014 almost included a redeco of [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Mirage]] was [[Prowl (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Prowl]], but this ended up as [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|''Machine Wars'' Mirage]] instead. There was almost also a [[Hubcap (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Hubcap]] out of the [[Kup (G1)#Generations|''Generations'' Sergeant Kup]] mold (with the [[Hoist (G1)#Timelines|Hoist]]/[[Electro#Timelines|Electrons]] head) and [[Ransack (G1)|Generation 1 Insecticon Ransack]] out of [[Kickback (FOC)#Generations|''Generations Fall of Cybertron'' Kickback]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2014/ Official BotCon 2014 site]
*[http://www.botconarchives.com/BotCon2014/ Official BotCon 2014 site]


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Merchandise

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Convention-exclusive toys

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Pirates vs Knights box set

At show souvenir packages

Pounce and Wingspan

Customization exclusive

Attendee-only bonus figure

Kreon Souvenir Figure Set

Includes six Kreon Micro-Changers based on past BotCon exclusive toys:

My Little Pony stuff

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Well, 2014 is the Year of the Horse, after all...

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    2014 conventions exclusive
  • BotCon 2014 exclusive cover A
    BotCon 2014 exclusive cover A
  • BotCon 2014 exclusive cover B
    BotCon 2014 exclusive cover B
  • BotCon 2014 exclusive lithograph
    BotCon 2014 exclusive lithograph

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Fun Publications

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Hasbro employees

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TakaraTomy employees

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IDW Publishing comics

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Events

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Wednesday

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8:00AM – 4:00PM Transformers Customizing Class
9:15AM Six Flags Magic Mountain Day Out
8:30PM Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
9:30 - 10:30PM Tour and Class Package Pick-Up

Thursday

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8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Transformers Customizing Class
8:30 AM Los Angeles City Tour
5:00 PM Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
6:00 PM Registration Package Pick-Up and Club Store opening
7:30 - 11:00 PM Exhibitor setup

Friday

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8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Club Store opens for Exhibitors
9:30 - 11:00 AM Walk Up Late Registration and Club Store opens for registered guests
8:00 - 11:00 AM Contest setup
9:00 - 9:50 AM James Roberts Q&A
10:00 - 10:50 AM Transformers Filmfest
11:00 AM Private Sales Room Experience and Contest Judging
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Autographs: Susan Blu, Hal Rayle, Jack Angel
12:30 - 2:00 PM Autographs: Michael McConnohie, Samantha Newark, James Roberts
2:00 PM Private Sales Room Experience ends
3:00 PM Load buses for Transformers Fan Experience at Universal Studios

Saturday

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7:30 AM Exhibitor setup
8:30 AM Registered Guests Private Preview
9:00 AM Early Bird Entry
10:00 AM General Admission
10:00 - 10:50 AM Rescue Bots Cast Q&A
10:00 - 11:30 AM Autographs: Susan Blu, Samantha Newark, James Roberts, Morgan Lofting
11:00 - 11:50 AM Hasbro Brand Team - 2014 Hasbro Toys
11:30AM – 1:00 PM Autographs: Rescue Bots Cast and Crew
Noon - 12:50 PM James Roberts Q&A
1:00 - 1:50 PM Women in Animation
10:00 - 11:30 AM Autographs: Michael McConnohie, Hal Rayle, Jack Angel
2:00 - 2:50 PM The Art of Transformers
3:00 - 3:50 PM Transformers Collectors' Club Roundtable
4:00 - 4:50 PM 2014 Live Script Reading
5:00 PM Contest Winners Announced and Exhibit Hall close
7:30 PM Golden Ticket Reception
9:00 PM BotCon Retrospective
9:45 - 11:15 PM MSTF!

Sunday

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9:00 Exhibitor setup
9:30AM Registered Guests and General Admission
10:00 - 10:50AM Transformers Animated
10:00 - 11:30AM Autographs: Michael McConnohie, Hal Rayle, Jack Angel
11:00 - 11:50AM IDW Transformers Comics
Noon - 12:50PM Transformers G1 Retrospective
Noon - 1:30PM Autographs: David Kaye, Marty Isenberg, Derrick Wyatt
1:00 - 1:50PM From Japan with Love
1:30 - 3:00PM Autographs: Susan Blu, Samantha Newark, James Roberts
3:15PM Draw for Trips to 2015 Convention
3:30PM Show Closes

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  • After expressing his desire to own a Devcon shortly after its online reveal, Michael Charles Hill was offered a figure and free pass to the convention. He accepted and made a brief appearance at the G1 Retrospective panel. He stood up from among the audience, introduced himself as the character's creator, and received a round of applause.

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