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The '''San Diego Comic-Con''' is an annual [[San Diego]] convention. [[Hasbro]] debuts new product at the event, and various [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /[[Toys"R"Us]] booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.
The '''San Diego Comic-Con''' is an annual [[San Diego]] convention. [[Hasbro]] debuts new product at the event, and various [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /[[Toys"R"Us]] booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.
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==Fiction==
===Live-action film ARG continuity===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sharsky]] attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met [[Fassbinder]], who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}


==2005==
==2005==
'''''Preview Night [[July 13]], [[July 14]] to [[July 17]]'''''
'''''Preview Night [[July 13]], [[July 14]] to [[July 17]]'''''
 
[[File:Cybertron Legends Skywarp.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Cybertron Legends Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]''' - A [[redeco]] of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]].
*'''[[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]''' (Legends, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Autobot Cybertron-type Cyber Key
 
: Available as an exclusive giveaway at Hasbro's booth for the San Diego Comic-Con 2005, Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] in a traditional black/purple/silver Skywarp color scheme. He has a flip-out energon blade in his right arm, but as the original toy was a small-scale representation of Supreme Starscream, he features a flip-out null ray cannon in his left arm instead of another blade. It also included a [[Cyber Key]], which activated no features on the toy itself, but included the code "sc5t". The key is black with a red Autobot symbol. This is the only Legends toy to have one. It was explained by Hasbro employees that the key and figure were separate promotional items simply bagged together, and the Skywarp was indeed a Decepticon. This toy was listed as a Universe toy on the Hasbro web site.
 
: This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classic Series|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Classic Series|Thrust]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].
 
: As the toy includes no bio, it may just as easily represent [[Skywarp (G1)|Generation 1 Skywarp]]'s ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' form, or any other character named Skywarp.


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* '''[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]]''' (Palisades Toys mini-statue, 2005)
[[File:Palisades Megatron.jpg|thumb]]
 
* '''[[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Palisades Toys|Megatron]]'''
:A downscaled version of [[Palisades Toys|Palisades Toys']] polystone Megatron statue, essentially identical to the larger one but for the fact that it's only six inches tall, was produced as an [[exclusive]] for San Diego Comic-Con 2005. With only 500 units produced, the statue sold out in two days, setting a new record for Palisades at the show.
 
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==2006==
==2006==


'''''Preview Night [[July 19]], [[July 20]] to [[July 23]]'''''
'''''Preview Night [[July 19]], [[July 20]] to [[July 23]]'''''
[[File:AltNemesisPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
[[File:AltNemesisPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
* '''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]]''' (2006)
* '''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Alternators|Nemesis Prime]]''' - A [[black redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Optimus Prime]].
**''Alternators ID number:'' '''24'''
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**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster
 
: Nemesis Prime is a [[Black repaint|black]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]/[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with red translucent windows and blue paint detail. Like Optimus, he transforms into a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 1:24 scale, with opening doors, hood, and tailgate, plus an open passenger compartment. His engine transforms into a handgun.
 
: He was initially sold [[exclusive]]ly at San Diego Comic-Con 2006 and for a limited time at Hasbro Toy Shop, selling out roughly an hour after its 2pm sales debut. Prior to that, he was released in large quantities at regular retail in various Asian countries, becoming a [[shelfwarmer]] there, ironically.
 
: Later, he was offered in Australia through online stores. A few weeks later he showed up in massive numbers in the Australian retail store Toy World for half the price.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
 
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==2007==
==2007==


'''''Preview Night [[July 25]], [[July 26]] to [[July 29]]'''''
'''''Preview Night [[July 25]], [[July 26]] to [[July 29]]'''''
[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
[[File:Alternators Rodimus toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus Prime]]''' (2007)
*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Alternators|Rodimus Prime]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kiss Players|Hot Rodimus]].
**''Accessories:'' Engine/tonfa weapons
 
: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Rodimus Prime is an exclusive figure, released at the San Diego Comic-Con and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] in July 2007. It is a repaint of Kiss Players Hot Rodimus, which itself is a retool of Alternators [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. The figure uses the same head mold introduced in the Kiss Players figure, retaining the original's visor gimmick. The deco has been altered by changing the side striping from white to yellow, while the stripes over the hood, roof and trunk have been eliminated altogether, replaced by a Hot Rod-style flame graphic on the hood and front guards. Most of the Kiss Player deco remains in robot mode, including the yellow hands and flame graphics on the forearms; however, the license plates (located at the knees in robot mode) have been changed to read "TOO HOT".
 
:Rodimus Prime's weapons are the dual pistols/tonfa seen with both Mirage and Hot Rodimus, however his Kiss Player counterpart's fishing rod/eliminator and dumpling steamer weapons were not included in the Alternators release. They left [[Shaoshao Li|the girl]] out too.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AltRodimus/rodimus.htm More information on Alternators Rodimus Prime at TFU.info]''
 
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[[File:Titanium-toy Menasor.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb]]
[[File:Titanium-toy Menasor.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''[[Menasor (G1)#Titanium Series|Menasor]]''' (Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
*'''[[Menasor (G1)#Titanium Series|Menasor]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]].
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand
 
: A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.
 
:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds. Whether this same backstory applies to the Classics or Universe toys is unknown.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on tfu.info.]''
 
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==2008==
==2008==


'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''
'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''
[[File:Nemesisprimesdcc08.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
[[File:Nemesisprimesdcc08.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]''' (Voyager, 2008)
*'''[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]].
**''Accessories:'' 2 smokestacks/"Stellar Converter Cannon", wind vane/"Disruptor Cannon"
 
: Nemesis Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime, transforming into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aero fairing on his roof. Premiering as San Diego Comic-Con 2008 [[exclusive]], it later saw wider release via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as part of the Classics Series of the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline. He was not designed to pull a trailer, and subsequently does not come with one. The figure largely follows the same paint application map as the original figure, with some minor omissions as well as new paint applications. As well, it features metallic purple and silver [[tampograph]]s of the Decepticon symbol on its forearm and shoulder, as well as red paint blocking the [[light-piping]] feature in the figure's head.
 
:In robot mode, his aero fairing transforms into a large "Disruptor Cannon", and his smokestacks transform into a smaller "Stellar Converter Cannon". Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.
 
: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. In fact, counting the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[redeco]]s, this is the '''sixth''' version of this mold released within two years. You milk those [[completist]]s, [[Hasbro]]/[[TakaraTomy]], you milk 'em ''good''.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCNemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime at TFU.info.]''
 
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[[File:Titanium-toy WWSkywarp.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb]]
[[File:Titanium-toy WWSkywarp.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Skywarp]]''' (Cybertron Hero, 2008)
*'''[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|War Within Skywarp]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]].  
 
: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Thundercracker]], transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.
 
: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Starscream]], [[Sunstorm (G1)#Titanium Series|Sunstorm]], and [[Thrust (G1)#Titanium Series|Thrust]].
 
::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on Titanium Skywarp at TFU.info'']
 
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[[File:DST SDCCToonPrimeBust.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
[[File:DST SDCCToonPrimeBust.jpg|thumb]]
* '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#G1AnimatedOptimusPrimeBust|G1 Animated Optimus Prime]]''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
* '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#G1AnimatedOptimusPrimeBust|G1 Animated Optimus Prime]]'''
:G1 Animated Optimus Prime was exclusive to the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and features a more matte color scheme to better match the cartoon's palette.
 
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'''''Preview Night [[July 22]], [[July 23]] to [[July 26]]'''''
'''''Preview Night [[July 22]], [[July 23]] to [[July 26]]'''''
[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Soundwave]]''' - A reissue of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original 1984 toy]].
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[[File:MightyMuggs MetallicOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SDCCmightymugg|Optimus Prime]]''' - A metallic redeco of ''[[Mighty Muggs]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Mighty Muggs|Optimus Prime]].
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==2010==


[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
'''''Preview Night [[July 21]], [[July 22]] to [[July 25]]'''''
*'''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Soundwave]]''' (Exclusive, 2009)
[[File:Universe2008 SDCC G1Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak, Ravage, Buzzsaw, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], rocket launcher, 3 rockets, "concussion blaster"
*'''[[Blaster (G1)/toys#Hasbroreissue|Autobot Blaster]]''' - A reissue of [[Blaster (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original 1985 toy]].
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: In 2009, Hasbro released yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ San Diego Comic-Con 2009]. After Hasbro's last reissue of the figure had used the double-sized Soundblaster chest door, this version of Soundwave reinstated his original door, and came packaged with no fewer than ''four'' tapes: Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].
[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb]]
*'''[[Prowl (G1)/toys#Mighty Muggs|Prowl]]'''
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe 2008 Soundwave at TFU.info]''
==2011==


'''''Preview Night [[July 20]], [[July 21]] to [[July 24]]'''''
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This should tide us over for <s>three</s> <s>six</s> eight months!]]
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix.<br> Step 2: ???<br> Step 3: Profit!]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#First Edition|Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime]]'''
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[[File:SDCCUltimateOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SDCCUltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Ultimate|Ultimate Optimus Prime]].
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[[File:StarscreamSkystriker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''[[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream Skystriker]] with [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Cobra Commander]]''' - A Redeco of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (G.I. Joe)|Sky Striker]]
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[[File:MightyMuggs MetallicOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#SDCCmightymugg|Optimus Prime]]''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion rifle
: An [[exclusive]] to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, this Optimus Prime Mugg has a shiny metallic finish.


==2012==


'''''Preview Night [[July 11]], [[July 12]] to [[July 15]]'''''
[[File:Generationstoy-SDCCBruticus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
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[[File:Primetoy-CliffjumperRIP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#SDCC2012|Rust In Peace Cliffjumper]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]].
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[[File:ShockwaveHISS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank]] with two figures & Energon''' - A redeco of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]].
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==2010==


'''''Preview Night [[July 21]], [[July 22]] to [[July 25]]'''''
==2013==


[[File:Universe2008 SDCC G1Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
'''''Preview Night [[July 17]], [[July 18]] to [[July 21]]'''''
*'''[[Blaster (G1)#Hasbroreissue|Autobot Blaster]]''' (2010)
* '''[[Metroplex (G1)#SDCC2013|Metroplex]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Thrilling 30#Toyline|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]].
**''Series:'' G1 Series
[[File:Shockwave's-Lab-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.]]
**''Accessories:'' Electro-Scrambler Gun
*'''[[Shockwave (WFC)#SDCC2013|Shockwave's Lab]]''' - Redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager [[Shockwave (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Shockwave]] and ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)#Series 3|Cyberverse]]'' [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]].
:This San Diego Comic-Con [[exclusive]] reissue of Blaster comes with [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]]. Released as part of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'' (2008) toyline]], the packaging also has a special foil-detailed outer slip case. Blaster is technically a slight [[redeco]], having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.
* '''[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|The Epic Conclusion!]] box set''' - A redeco of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (G.I. Joe)|Skystriker]].
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Occasionally Illegal]]
*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack'''
:A five-pack of 6" PVC ''[[Titan Heroes|Titan Warriors]]'' figures made up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Warriors|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.


:This set was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released on the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and then also sold at FanExpo Canada 2010.
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[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
==2014==
*'''[[Prowl (G1)/toys#mIGHTY mUGGS|Prowl]]''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun


: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''
[[File:KOU-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Knights of Unicron Reunion Tour Set''' - The ''glorious'' set features the members of [[Knights of Unicron (band)|the eponymous band]] and their instruments.
**'''[[Megatron (KOU)#Knights of Unicron|Megatron]]''' - A redeco of Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Generations|Megatron]].
**'''[[Laserbeak (KOU)#Toys|Laserbeak]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Laserbeak (Animated)#Animated|Laserbeak]].
**'''[[Optimus Prime (KOU)#Knights of Unicron|Optimus Prime]]''' - A redeco of Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Fall of Cybertron (2012–2013)|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Fall of Cybertron|Optimus Prime]].
**'''[[Ratbat (KOU)#Toys|Ratbat]]''' - A redeco of ''Animated'' [[Ratbat (Animated)#Toys|Ratbat]].
**'''[[Smooth Jazz#Toys|Smooth Jazz]]''' - A redeco of Deluxe Class ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Autobot Jazz]].
**'''[[Soundwave (KOU)#Toys|Soundwave]]''' - A redeco of Deluxe Class ''War for Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Generations|Soundwave]].


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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''G1-Colored Dinobots'''
:This set features Voyager class [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#SDCCDinobots|Grimlock]] and deluxe class [[Swoop (G1)/toys#SDCCDinobots|Strafe]], [[Slag (G1)/toys#SDCCDinobots|Slug]] and [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Snarl]] done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.


==2011==
:(A toy of [[Slog (AOE)|Slog]] in similarly-themed colors was released separately via Amazon.)
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[[File:KreO-Toy BluestreakC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*''''Class of 1984' Kreon set'''
:A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Frenzy]], [[Gears (G1)#SDCC2014|Gears]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Hound]], [[Huffer (G1)#SDCC2014|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Jazz]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Megatron]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (G1)#SDCC2014|Windcharger]]. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, [[Arcee (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Ultra Magnus]], [[Perceptor (G1)#SDCC2014|Perceptor]], and [[Zaptrap#Kre-O|Skrapnel]] are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Ravage]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#SDCC2014|Buzzsaw]], which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!


'''''Preview Night [[July 20]], [[July 21]] to [[July 24]]'''''
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[[File:PrimeFEtoy-OptimusPrimeSDCC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This should tide us over for <s>three</s> <s>six</s> eight months!]]
==2015==
[[File:PrimeFEtoy-SDCCpackaging.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix.<br> Step 2: ???<br> Step 3: Profit!]]
'''[[July 9]] to [[July 12]]'''
*'''[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys|Matrix of Leadership SDCC Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, magnet, dignity-removing wearable Matrix packaging


: Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime is an [[exclusive]] to San Diego Comic-Con 2011. The toy comes in a packaging shaped like the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], which the owner can wear around his neck, preferably at the convention itself, so passers-by can exclaim "WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT?" and then try to get one themselves. The Matrix itself comes packaged in a box that is designed to look like Optimus Prime's chest, and opens accordingly. The chest window doors are sealed with a round magnet.
'''''Preview Night [[July 8]]'''''


: The toy itself is an early release of the Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy from the later "Entertainment Pack" set. There are some deco differences between this release and the later retail release; this version has gray windows instead of blue and is missing some of the silver deco on the helmet and roof/feet, as well as the yellow paint on his lights. His midriff is also darker.
===Panels===
*'''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers Generations]]: More Than Meets the Eye''' - July 9
:"Come see what the Transformers characters are up to as you are entertained with sneak peeks of the all new [[Activision]] video game trailers, IDW comic prints, and other special surprises. Then get your collector action on as you get an exclusive glimpse at the latest and greatest ''Transformers Generations'' ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toys that have yet to hit toy shelves. The Transformers team members will also host a Q&A session to answer your burning questions."


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*'''''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]''''' - July 9
[[File:SDCCUltimateOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:Roll out with the cast and creatives behind ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' as they share details of the making of the popular animated series and give a sneak peek into the rest of Season 1, now airing on Cartoon Network. Followed by a Q&A.
*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon


:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.
*'''Women of Transformers''' - July 10
:From [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] and the [[Victorion|brand-new Combiner]] making her debut at SDCC, female Transformers characters have finally gotten their due; but behind the page and in fandom, even bigger changes have been happening. Panelists include Transformers comics writers [[Mairghread Scott]] and [[Georgia Ball]], artists [[Corin Howell]] and [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]], Hasbro's Sarah Carroll, and special guests.


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*'''IDW and Hasbro: Transformers, Jem, Ponies, and More''' - July 11
[[File:StarscreamSkystriker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:IDW editors [[John Barber]] and Bobby Curnow, along with [[Michael Kelly (writer)|Michael Kelly]] (Hasbro's senior director, global publishing), present a comprehensive overview of all things IDW and Hasbro; ''Transformers'', ''[[My Little Pony]]'', ''[[Jem]]'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. JOE]]'', ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Get the inside scoop on the latest news and announcements. Featuring writer Mairghread Scott, artist [[Agnes Garbowska]], and more special guests.
*'''[[Starscream (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream Skystriker]] with [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Cobra Commander]]''' (2011)


: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Starscream. It includes Cobra Commander in a flight suit, wielding a "human-scaled" [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] pistol. After more than a quarter of a century, it represents just the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|second official mingling]] of the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' franchises in toy form.


: The last one of us alive will have the privilege of being buried with it.
===Exclusive toys===
[[File:SDCC-Titan-Class-Devastator.jpg|thumb|Now with 40% Chrome!]]
*'''[[Devastator (G1)/toys#SDCC2015|Devastator]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Generations|Devastator]].


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==2012==
[[File:KreO-Toy AlphaTrionClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set


'''''Preview Night [[July 11]], [[July 12]] to [[July 15]]'''''


[[File:Generationstoy-SDCCBruticus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Bruticus (WFC)|Decepticon Bruticus]]''' (multi-pack, 2012)
: This San Diego Comic-Con 2012 [[exclusive]] pack contains all five Combaticons ([[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]], [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]]) in game-accurate colors.


: Each of the four smaller limbs can also turn into another limb (e.g., Brawl can turn into either arm).
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: This toy was "redecoed" into its own mass-release deco, as well as into a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-styled [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. It was later [[retool]]ed into [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].
==2016==
'''Dates:''' [[July 21]]–[[July 24|24]]


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'''''Preview:''''' [[July 20]]
[[File:Primetoy-CliffjumperRIP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Rust In Peace Cliffjumper]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Dark Energon shard, "embedded" Dark Energon shard


: A San Diego Comic Con 2012 [[exclusive]], "Rust In Peace" Cliffjumper is a much more extensively-decoed and premium-packaged version of the "Terrorcon Cliffjumper" retool of the "First Edition" Cliffjumper mold, which was originally canceled worldwide, but was eventually released as an Asian market and [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusive. Whew! His paint operations have been expanded from the original retail plans to give him more battle damage deco. He comes with two Dark Energon accessories; a long shard of the stuff, and a shorter, more rubbery one ending in an "energy splash" that can grasp around the edges of his chest to represent, well, him being stabbed with Dark Energon to bring him back to "life."
===Panels===
*[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers Generations]]: More Than Meets The Eye with [[Machinima]]
:The primary focus of the ''Transformers'' panel was the ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.
:In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.


: He comes in a special case shaped like Cliffjumper's zombified head, which itself comes inside a box with Cliffjumper's chest printed on the front. Gruesome!
*Transformers Animation: Then and Now
:"Celebrate the legacy of the Transformers characters and stories that have led you to ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]''."


===Exclusive toys===
[[File:SDCC-2016-Fortress-Maximus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Can't make it to SDCC? Well, hope you weren't a fan of the Master Sword and my new smaller head!]]
*'''[[Fortress Maximus (G1)#SDCC2016|Fortress Maximus Convention Edition]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generations|Fortress Maximus]]
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Titan-Force-Windblade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* '''Titan Force gift set'''
**'''[[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]]''' - A [[retool]] of ''Titans Return'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]].
**'''[[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|Sentinel Prime]]''' - A redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]].
**'''[[Windblade (G1)#Titans Return|Windblade]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Windblade (RID)#Warrior|Warrior Class Windblade]].
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[[File:SDCC-2016-Xiaomi-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
* '''[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SDCC2016|Transformers Evolution Soundwave]]''' - A redeco of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys##Xiaomi .2F Transformers|''Xiaomi / Transformers'' Soundwave]]
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*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank]] with two figures & Energon''' (2012)


: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent Shockwave, with an additional cannon piece meant to emulate ''Generation 1'' Shockwave's gun barrel. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, various guns, a suitcase of money, and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].
==2017==
'''Dates:'''
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===Exclusive toys===
[[File:SDCC Revolution.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''''[[Revolution]]'' box set''' - A giant box set celebrating the kickoff of the [[Hasbro Universe]] composed of:
**[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Revolution|Jetfire]] in the form of a slight redeco of his ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' toy.
**3.75" ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''-derived figures of a litany of aspirant [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW comic]] stars including [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)#Revolution|Roadblock]] of ''G.I. Joe'', [[Rom#Revolution|Rom the Space Knight]], a [[Dire Wraith#Revolution|Dire Wraith]], [[Ian Noble#Revolution|Action Man]], [[Matt Trakker#Revolution|Matt Trakker]] of [[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]
**Non-articulated micro-figures of the ''[[Micronauts (franchise)|Micronauts]]'' characters [[Baron Karza]], [[Acroyear (Micronaut)|Acroyear]], [[Quin-Tillus]], [[Phenolo-Phi]], [[Oberon]], [[Biotron]], [[Gammatron]], [[Betatron (Micronauts)|Betatron]], and [[Xant]].
*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Primitive Skateboarding promotion|Optimus Prime]] & [[Shreddicus Maximus]]''' - A redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] designed in collaboration with the "[https://primitiveskate.com/ Primitive Skateboarding]" brand of. Um. Skateboards.
*'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SDCC17|Optimus Prime]]''' - A redeco of [[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#TLK-Voyager|Optimus Prime]].
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==2013==
==2018==
The winners of that year's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.


'''''Preview Night [[July 17]], [[July 18]] to [[July 21]]'''''
[[Shogo Hasui]] and [[John Warden]] were on hand to sign ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' Posters.


* '''[[Metroplex (G1)#Generations|Metroplex]]'''
[[Uglydolls]] crossed over with the franchise, creating limited run dolls of Ox and Ice-Bat dressed as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], respectively.


: ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-esque [[package art]] by line artist [[Phil Jimenez]] and colorist [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]. Includes a second gun and PVC figures.
Hasbro and [[Wizards of the Coast]] announced the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], allowing fans to purchase a booster pack containing a set of exclusive cards.
===Exclusive toys===
[[File:TF-PotP-SDCC-2018-Throne-of-the-Primes-Optimus-Primal.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Throne of the Primes'''
**[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#SDCC2018|Optimus Primal]]
**[[Amalgamous Prime#Generations|Amalgamous Prime]] - a retool of the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Micronus Prime#Toys|Micronus]] / [[Cloudburst#Generations|Cloudburst]] inner robot.
**[[Nexus Prime#Generations|Nexus Prime]] - a retool of ''Power of the Primes'' [[Maccadam#Power of the Primes|Alchemist Prime]].
**[[Prima#Generations|Prima Prime]] - a retool of ''Power of the Primes'' [[Solus Prime#Power of the Primes|Solus Prime]]
**[[Thirteenth Prime|The Thirteenth]] - a retool of the ''Power of the Primes'' [[Vector Prime#Power of the Primes|Vector Prime]]/[[Metalhawk (G1)#Power of the Primes|Metalhawk]] inner robot.
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[[File:Shockwave's-Lab-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.]]
==2019==
*'''[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's Lab]]'''
[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px|Where [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|he]] at?]]
**''Accessories'': Lab Playset
*'''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]''' - A redeco of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]].
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: A [[redeco]] of the [[Beast Hunters]] Voyager Shockwave in G1-inspired colors (most notably the replacement of Shockwave's red optic with yellow), this set depicts Shockwave's creation of [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], complete with a lab playset and a redeco of ''[[Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class [[Predaking (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predaking]] in translucent and opaque blue. Despite what the stock images suggest, the fuschia highlights were largely replaced with black on the actual figure.
==2020==
Following {{W|COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19}}'s utter devastation of the convention scene, the [[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Pit of Judgement]] 5-pack originally intended as a Comic-Con 2020 exclusive was shifted to being available online via [[Hasbro Pulse]].<ref>[https://bwtf.com/news/quintesson-5-pack Ben's World of Transformers - Toy News: Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-Pack Revealed]</ref>
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* '''[[Jetfire_(G1)/toys#G.I._Joe_and_the_Transformers|The Epic Conclusion!]] box set'''
==2021==
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Occasionally Illegal]]
The [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon|"Covert Agent Ravage" / "Decepticons Forever Ravage"]] 2-pack was leaked and solicited to be released at Comic-Con 2021, until the event was canceled and turned into a "Comic-Con@Home" online event; the 2-pack was instead shifted to being available online via [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers. A smaller supplemental in-person event dubbed "Comic-Con Special Edition" took place November 26–28, 2021, though no exclusives were released for this event.
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the 2011 [[mold]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] meant to represent Jetfire. The retool adds Jetfire's distinctive boosters and features an opening cockpit which can seat a figure. The boosters also mount the Skystriker's original vertical tail fins as a second set of horizontal fins. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].
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:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.
==2022==
'''Dates:''' [[July 21]]–[[July 24|24]]


:On [[July 22]], [[2013]], Harmony Gold, owner of the rights to the Robotech franchise and U.S. claimant to the ''Macross'' rights, [http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/07/23/Transformers.pdf filed a copyright infringement suit against Hasbro]. In the filing, Harmony Gold argued that the release somehow infringed upon the intellectual property of the Veritech, but noted that "damages are difficult to ascertain". They demanded that Hasbro recall all Jetfires that had been sold, that all Jetfires (including the recalled ones) be either destroyed or handed over to Harmony Gold, and that Hasbro turn over all profits relating to the sales; this was to happen in addition to payment for all actual damages to Harmony Gold (despite Harmony Gold itself not knowing how much the actual damages were) and all punitive assessments assigned against Hasbro.
'''''Preview:''''' [[July 20]]


:Subsequently, an order was filed on September 23rd, 2013, to [http://generalsjoes.com/2013/10/10/hasbro-and-harmony-gold-reportedly-settle-lawsuit-over-sdcc-exclusive-jetfire/ dismiss the case with prejudice], implying that Harmony Gold and Hasbro have reached a settlement. Although confirmation of a settlement, much less details, have not been revealed, the fact that the case was dismissed ''with prejudice'' means that Harmony Gold cannot sue over the Jetfire issue again. By early October, the set was made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], though the set sold out quickly.
===Panels===
*'''Hasbro [[Transformers: Legacy|Transformers Product]] Reveal Panel''' - July 21
*[[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Star Saber (G1)#HasLab|Victory Saber]] Unboxing - July 22
*'''Introducing [[Transformers: EarthSpark (franchise)|''Transformers: EarthSpark'']]!''' - July 22


*'''Titan Warrior 5-Pack'''
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:A five-pack of  6" PVC ''[[Titan Heroes|Titan Warriors]]'' figures made up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titan Warriors|Grimlock]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Titan Warriors|Soundwave]]. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.


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===Hasbro Pulse panel streams===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txGS01bXx9U "HASBRO PULSE SDCC 22 FANSTREAM | TRANSFORMERS Shattered Glass Reveal"], (About four minutes of) the July 21 ''Transformers'' panel on YouTube, hosted by [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]].
**[[Isabella Weiss]] was also hosting but did not make it into the stream before it died. RIP.
*[https://youtu.be/FWons1-BPWo Hasbro Pulse SDCC 22 FANSTREAM | Transformers Victory Saber Haslab Unboxing] at the first July 22 ''Transformers'' panel on YouTube, hosted by Ben MacCrae and Evan Brooks.


==2014==
==2023==


'''''Preview Night [[July 23]], [[July 24]] to [[July 27]]'''''
'''Dates:''' [[July 20]]–[[July 23|23]]


*'''Knights of Unicron'''
'''''Preview:''''' [[July 19]]
:The ''glorious'' [[Knights of Unicron]] set features redecoes of the ''Fall of Cybertron'' and ''War for Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] toys with hair and clothing accessories to resemble a metal band. They also come with redecoes of ''Animated'' [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] and [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] to use as instruments, because there isn't quite enough insanity in this world.


===Panels===
*'''Hasbro [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers Generations]] Toy Panel''' - July 20
*'''All A-Bot [[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]''' - July 20
*'''Transformers & G.I. Joe Return in The [[Energon Universe]]''' - Jul 22


*'''G1-Colored Dinobots'''
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:This set features Voyager class [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] and deluxe class [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] and [[Snarl (AOE)|Snarl]] done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.


:(Poor [[Slog (AOE)|Slog]] apparently just gets no love)
==2024==
'''Dates:''' [[July 24]]–[[July 28|28]]


*''''Class of 1984' Kreon set'''
===Panels===
:A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]], [[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]], [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]], and [[Skrapnel (Kre-O)|Skrapnel]] are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!
*'''Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment: [[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''' - July 25
:Part of the press tour leading up to 2024's feature film. Featuring [[Chris Hemsworth]] ([[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]]), [[Brian Tyree Henry]] ([[Megatron (Movie)|D-16 / Megatron]]), [[Keegan-Michael Key]] ([[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]]), [[Josh Cooley]] (director) and [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] (producer).


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*'''Transformers & G.I. Joe: The [[Energon Universe]] Is Here''' - July 26
:''[[Skybound Entertainment]]'''s presentation for the year on their "Energon Universe" family of ''Transformers'' and adjacent titles. Featuring [[Robert Kirkman]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'', writer, Energon Universe "showrunner"), [[Joshua Williamson]] (''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'', ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'', writer), [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'', writer/artist), [[Tom Reilly]] (''Duke'', artist), and [[Sean Mackiewicz]] (Skybound Editor in Chief).


==2015==
*'''Hasbro Transformers Panel''' - July 26
:Hasbro's toy panel, focusing on ''[[Studio Series]]'' reveals. Featuring Associate Designer [[Evan Brooks]], Marketer [[Nate Purswell]], Packaging Designer [[Mario Carreiro]] and the first public appearance of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'' franchise]] architect [[John Warden]] since his return to the brand earlier that year.


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===Hasbro Pulse streams===
This year saw Hasbro (and TakaraTomy, who maintained a light presence) try out a funky new format where pre-recorded, duplicate presentations were aired on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel simultaneous to the live panels as opposed to a true livestream. This format also allowed for some additional creator interviews from the con floor conducted by ''{{w|Toy Hunter}}'' host [[Jordan Hembrough]]:
*July 26's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhr2IVb0v-M Sit Down with Hasbro Product Designers: Lenny & Evan @ Hasbro Pulse SDCC 2024] with Jordan Hembrough, [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Lenny Panzica]]
*July 26's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLCLYjKqh4 Transformers SDCC 2024 Brand Panel Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]]
*July 27's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4wS4pyX4rU Exploring Skybound's Energon Universe Comic Books with Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, and more!] with Jordan Hembrough, [[Robert Kirkman]], [[Tom Reilly]], [[Joshua Williamson]], [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and [[Sean Mackiewicz]]
*July 27's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZr2jg2J8VM Celebrating 40 Years of Transformers with Gregg Berger | Voice of Grimlock @ SDCC 2024] with Jordan Hembrough and [[Gregg Berger]]
*July 28's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L7q44nnxJs Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime Conversion with Tomo Tatsumi @ SDCC 2024] with Evan Brooks and [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]


===Exclusive toys===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Fractured-Orion Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Fractured Friendship 2-Pack'''<br>([[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Gladiator Megatron]] VS [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#FracturedFriendship|Security Officer Orion Pax]])
:A two-pack themed after the pre-war period of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 Generation 1 continuity]] including a redeco of the Amazon-exclusive "[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseofTyranny|Miner Megatron]]" tooling of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Megatron]] in [[Gladiatorial combat#2005 IDW continuity|gladiator regalia]] as well as a ''heavy'' retool of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Studio Series|"Gamer Edition" ''War for Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]] into IDW Orion Pax's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Orion Pax: Supercop|"supercop"]] form.
{{--}}


{{-}}
===Other happenings===
*Daniel Warren Johnson won two {{w|Eisner Award|Eisner Awards}} for his work on Skybound's ''Transformers'' ongoing in Best Writer/Artist and Best Ongoing Series respectively at the ceremony on the evening of July 26.
*As is something of a tradition for SDCC, a contingent from TakaraTomy's design team (namely [[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]) sat in for Hasbro's toy panel.


==2016==
==2025==
'''Dates:''' [[July 24]]–[[July 27|27]]


:The primary focus of the ''Transformers'' panel was the ''[[Combiner Wars (cartoon)|Combiner Wars]]'' cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.
===Panels===
*'''Hasbro Transformers Panel''' - July 25
:Hasbro's toy panel, featuring reveals of the entire first wave for the 2026 slate of the ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' and ''[[Studio Series]]'' toylines as well as the announcement of the "[[Fan polls#Activate Your Alt Mode|Activate Your Alt Mode]]" 2025 [[fan polls|fan poll]]. Featuring Marketer [[Nate Purswell]], ''Studio Series'' Designer [[Evan Brooks]], and newly minted Design Director [[Mark Maher]].


:In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.
*'''Transformers and G.I. Joe: All Out War in the Energon Universe''' - July 26
:''[[Skybound Entertainment]]'''s presentation for the year on their "Energon Universe" family of ''Transformers'' and adjacent titles. Featuring [[Robert Kirkman]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'', writer, Energon Universe "showrunner"), [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'', writer/artist), [[Joshua Williamson]] (''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G. I. Joe]]'', writer), [[Sean Mackiewicz]] (Skybound Editor in Chief), and [[Arune Singh]] (Skybound Vice President of Brand, panel moderator).


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===Hasbro Pulse streams===
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2025 saw Hasbro keep it dirt simple with a postmortem livestream of their own toy panel and nothing else:
*July 25's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].


==2017==
===Exclusive toys===
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[[File:SDCC 2025 Void Rivals box set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|right|]]
{{-}}
*'''[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Void Rivals|Autobot Jetfire]], [[Solila#Void Rivals|Zertonian Solila]] and [[Darak#Void Rivals|Agorrian Darak]]'''
:A boxed set reproducing the very first issue of the Energon Universe including old school ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''-style 3.75" "O-ring" figures of ''Void Rivals'' protagonists [[Darak#Void Rivals|Darak]] and [[Solila#Void Rivals|Solila]] along with a [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]-themed redeco of [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire's toy]] from 2018's ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' as well as a reprinting of [[Void Rivals issue 1|''Void Rivals'' #1]] with an exclusive new cover by brand mainstay [[Marcelo Matere]].


==2018==
*'''[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Timelines (2025)|Timelines Bumblebee]] / [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Timelines (2025)|Timelines Megatron]]'''
:This ''[[Hearts of Steel]]''-centric two-pack constituting the second half of the maiden voyage of the "historical alt mode" themed ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Timelines|Timelines]]'' toyline saw a limited early release at Comic-Con before its wider "fan channel" release the next month.


The winners of that year's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.
{{--}}


Shogo Hasui and John Warden were on hand to sign [[War For Cybertron: Siege]] Posters
==Fiction==
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===Live-action film ARG continuity===
[[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sharsky]] attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met [[Fassbinder]], who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
* The "'''S.D. 74'''" on the [[Hasbro]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] mold is an in-joke, according to [[Aaron Archer]]. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to ''explain'' the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at [[BotCon 2008]]: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the [[wikipedia:Petco Park|Petco Park]] stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)
* The "'''S.D. 74'''" on the [[Hasbro]] version of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] mold is an in-joke, according to [[Aaron Archer]]. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to ''explain'' the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at [[BotCon 2008]]: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the {{w|Petco Park}} stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)
 
==References==
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The San Diego Comic-Con is an annual San Diego convention. Hasbro debuts new product at the event, and various exclusive Transformers merchandise is made for it, usually sold at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth (and later also made available online via the Hasbro Toy Shop website). Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, Masterpiece figures were offered at the Entertainment Earth /Toys"R"Us booth, and subsequently also made available online at the Toys"R"Us website and sold at Toys"R"Us brick and mortar stores.

2005

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Preview Night July 13, July 14 to July 17



2006

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Preview Night July 19, July 20 to July 23

2007

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Preview Night July 25, July 26 to July 29



2008

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Preview Night July 23, July 24 to July 27




2009

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Preview Night July 22, July 23 to July 26



2010

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Preview Night July 21, July 22 to July 25



2011

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Preview Night July 20, July 21 to July 24

This should tide us over for three six eight months!
Step 1: Put Optimus Prime toy inside a wearable Matrix.
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit!




2012

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Preview Night July 11, July 12 to July 15




2013

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Preview Night July 17, July 18 to July 21

For every G1-themed Shockwave you buy, you get a bonus Predacon fetus.
Occasionally Illegal
  • Titan Warrior 5-Pack
A five-pack of 6" PVC Titan Warriors figures made up of Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave. Most of these figures were later released at retail, the exception being Grimlock.


2014

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Preview Night July 23, July 24 to July 27


  • G1-Colored Dinobots
This set features Voyager class Grimlock and deluxe class Strafe, Slug and Snarl done in G1-inspired decoes. This set comes with an Ark playset made up of platforms and inspired by the ship from Generation One.
(A toy of Slog in similarly-themed colors was released separately via Amazon.)


  • 'Class of 1984' Kreon set
A massive Kreon set which includes practically everyone from the first year of Generation One, namely Bluestreak, Brawn, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Frenzy, Gears, Hound, Huffer, Ironhide, Jazz, Megatron, Mirage, Optimus Prime, Prowl, Ratchet, Rumble, Shockwave, Sideswipe, Skywarp, Soundwave, Starscream, Sunstreaker, Thundercracker, Trailcutter, Wheeljack and Windcharger. Both Frenzy and Rumble are done using the smaller human-sized Kreon molds. In addition, Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Perceptor, and Skrapnel are also included even though they aren't strictly 1984. Laserbeak, Ravage and Buzzsaw, which are impractical to turn into Kreons, are included among the plethora of random accessories, which includes stuff like a Rubik's Cube, a syringe and a mullet for Sunstreaker. Whew!


2015

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July 9 to July 12

Preview Night July 8

Panels

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"Come see what the Transformers characters are up to as you are entertained with sneak peeks of the all new Activision video game trailers, IDW comic prints, and other special surprises. Then get your collector action on as you get an exclusive glimpse at the latest and greatest Transformers Generations Combiner Wars toys that have yet to hit toy shelves. The Transformers team members will also host a Q&A session to answer your burning questions."
Roll out with the cast and creatives behind Transformers: Robots in Disguise as they share details of the making of the popular animated series and give a sneak peek into the rest of Season 1, now airing on Cartoon Network. Followed by a Q&A.
  • Women of Transformers - July 10
From Windblade and Arcee to Strongarm and the brand-new Combiner making her debut at SDCC, female Transformers characters have finally gotten their due; but behind the page and in fandom, even bigger changes have been happening. Panelists include Transformers comics writers Mairghread Scott and Georgia Ball, artists Corin Howell and Sara Pitre-Durocher, Hasbro's Sarah Carroll, and special guests.
  • IDW and Hasbro: Transformers, Jem, Ponies, and More - July 11
IDW editors John Barber and Bobby Curnow, along with Michael Kelly (Hasbro's senior director, global publishing), present a comprehensive overview of all things IDW and Hasbro; Transformers, My Little Pony, Jem, G.I. JOE, Dungeons & Dragons. Get the inside scoop on the latest news and announcements. Featuring writer Mairghread Scott, artist Agnes Garbowska, and more special guests.


Exclusive toys

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Now with 40% Chrome!




2016

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Dates: July 21–24

Preview: July 20

Panels

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The primary focus of the Transformers panel was the Combiner Wars cartoon in an attempt to appeal to the mostly adult fans attending the convention.
In hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea.
  • Transformers Animation: Then and Now
"Celebrate the legacy of the Transformers characters and stories that have led you to Robots in Disguise."

Exclusive toys

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Can't make it to SDCC? Well, hope you weren't a fan of the Master Sword and my new smaller head!




2017

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Dates:



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2018

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The winners of that year's Transformers Hall of Fame balloting were announced at Hasbro's Transformers panel at the event.

Shogo Hasui and John Warden were on hand to sign War for Cybertron: Siege Posters.

Uglydolls crossed over with the franchise, creating limited run dolls of Ox and Ice-Bat dressed as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, respectively.

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast announced the Transformers Trading Card Game, allowing fans to purchase a booster pack containing a set of exclusive cards.

Exclusive toys

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2019

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Where he at?


2020

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Following COVID-19's utter devastation of the convention scene, the Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-pack originally intended as a Comic-Con 2020 exclusive was shifted to being available online via Hasbro Pulse.[1]

2021

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The "Covert Agent Ravage" / "Decepticons Forever Ravage" 2-pack was leaked and solicited to be released at Comic-Con 2021, until the event was canceled and turned into a "Comic-Con@Home" online event; the 2-pack was instead shifted to being available online via Hasbro Pulse and other online retailers. A smaller supplemental in-person event dubbed "Comic-Con Special Edition" took place November 26–28, 2021, though no exclusives were released for this event.

2022

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Dates: July 21–24

Preview: July 20

Panels

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2023

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Dates: July 20–23

Preview: July 19

Panels

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2024

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Dates: July 24–28

Panels

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Part of the press tour leading up to 2024's feature film. Featuring Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax / Optimus Prime), Brian Tyree Henry (D-16 / Megatron), Keegan-Michael Key (B-127), Josh Cooley (director) and Lorenzo di Bonaventura (producer).
Skybound Entertainment's presentation for the year on their "Energon Universe" family of Transformers and adjacent titles. Featuring Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, writer, Energon Universe "showrunner"), Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander, writer), Daniel Warren Johnson (Transformers, writer/artist), Tom Reilly (Duke, artist), and Sean Mackiewicz (Skybound Editor in Chief).
  • Hasbro Transformers Panel - July 26
Hasbro's toy panel, focusing on Studio Series reveals. Featuring Associate Designer Evan Brooks, Marketer Nate Purswell, Packaging Designer Mario Carreiro and the first public appearance of Generations franchise architect John Warden since his return to the brand earlier that year.

Hasbro Pulse streams

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This year saw Hasbro (and TakaraTomy, who maintained a light presence) try out a funky new format where pre-recorded, duplicate presentations were aired on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel simultaneous to the live panels as opposed to a true livestream. This format also allowed for some additional creator interviews from the con floor conducted by Toy Hunter host Jordan Hembrough:

Exclusive toys

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A two-pack themed after the pre-war period of IDW Publishing's 2005 Generation 1 continuity including a redeco of the Amazon-exclusive "Miner Megatron" tooling of War for Cybertron: Siege Megatron in gladiator regalia as well as a heavy retool of Studio Series "Gamer Edition" War for Cybertron Optimus Prime into IDW Orion Pax's "supercop" form.

Other happenings

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  • Daniel Warren Johnson won two Eisner Awards for his work on Skybound's Transformers ongoing in Best Writer/Artist and Best Ongoing Series respectively at the ceremony on the evening of July 26.
  • As is something of a tradition for SDCC, a contingent from TakaraTomy's design team (namely Shogo Hasui and Tomoki Tatsumi) sat in for Hasbro's toy panel.

2025

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Dates: July 24–27

Panels

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  • Hasbro Transformers Panel - July 25
Hasbro's toy panel, featuring reveals of the entire first wave for the 2026 slate of the Age of the Primes and Studio Series toylines as well as the announcement of the "Activate Your Alt Mode" 2025 fan poll. Featuring Marketer Nate Purswell, Studio Series Designer Evan Brooks, and newly minted Design Director Mark Maher.
  • Transformers and G.I. Joe: All Out War in the Energon Universe - July 26
Skybound Entertainment's presentation for the year on their "Energon Universe" family of Transformers and adjacent titles. Featuring Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, writer, Energon Universe "showrunner"), Daniel Warren Johnson (Transformers, writer/artist), Joshua Williamson (G. I. Joe, writer), Sean Mackiewicz (Skybound Editor in Chief), and Arune Singh (Skybound Vice President of Brand, panel moderator).

Hasbro Pulse streams

[edit]

2025 saw Hasbro keep it dirt simple with a postmortem livestream of their own toy panel and nothing else:

Exclusive toys

[edit]
A boxed set reproducing the very first issue of the Energon Universe including old school G.I. Joe-style 3.75" "O-ring" figures of Void Rivals protagonists Darak and Solila along with a Generation 1 cartoon-themed redeco of Jetfire's toy from 2018's War for Cybertron: Siege as well as a reprinting of Void Rivals #1 with an exclusive new cover by brand mainstay Marcelo Matere.
This Hearts of Steel-centric two-pack constituting the second half of the maiden voyage of the "historical alt mode" themed Timelines toyline saw a limited early release at Comic-Con before its wider "fan channel" release the next month.

Fiction

[edit]

Live-action film ARG continuity

[edit]

Leo Spitz and Sharsky attempted to attend Comic-Con 2008, but were hampered by the fact that Sharsky had booked the hotel room for the week after Comic-Con. Luckily they met Fassbinder, who got them a room by less-than-legal means, and the new trio of friends attended the convention. Unfortunately all their pictures of the event were accidentally destroyed. The Real Effing Deal

Notes

[edit]
  • The "S.D. 74" on the Hasbro version of the Armada Hoist mold is an in-joke, according to Aaron Archer. He has pointedly and repeatedly refused to explain the joke, so its meaning remains a mystery. However, an explanation of sorts was offered at BotCon 2008: The marking evidently originates from an incident at the San Diego Comic Con involving an unfortunate mix of Hasbro employees, alcohol, and a construction crane. Whatever happened, apparently the Petco Park stadium was nearly not built because of it. Yowza. (How the 74 relates to this, exactly, remains uncertain.)

References

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  1. ↑ Ben's World of Transformers - Toy News: Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-Pack Revealed
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