* On [[September 3]], 2013, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/953903-botcon-2014-pasadena-california-again.html Autobot City Comics 2008 from the TFW2005 message boards] reported that a Pasadena Convention Center employee confirmed that BotCon would be there from June 19 through June 22 of the following year. Despite complete silence on the issue from [[Fun Publications]], hotel blocks sold out immediately.
*On [[September 3]], 2013, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/953903-botcon-2014-pasadena-california-again.html Autobot City Comics 2008 from the TFW2005 message boards] reported that a Pasadena Convention Center employee confirmed that BotCon would be there from June 19 through June 22 of the following year. Despite complete silence on the issue from [[Fun Publications]], hotel blocks sold out immediately.
* 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)|Cannonball]] from ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Ratchet (WFC)|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.
*On [[March 6]], BotCon announced that [[Jack Angel]] would be attending this year's convention.
*On [[March 6]], BotCon announced that [[Jack Angel]] would be attending this year's convention.
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*On [[March 27]], [[David Kaye]] was announced as a guest.
*On [[March 27]], [[David Kaye]] was announced as a guest.
*On [[March 31]], BotCon's Twitter feed asked "Who is Olin?" along with some uncolored line art.
*On [[March 31]], BotCon's Twitter feed asked "Who is Olin?" along with some uncolored line art.
*On [[April 2]], Olin's last name was revealed to be Zarak. A colored image appeared on Tornado's Facebook page.
*On [[April 2]], Olin's last name was revealed to be Zarak. A colored image appeared on Tornado's Facebook page.
*On [[April 3]], Decepticon Pirate [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] was revealed.
*On [[April 3]], Decepticon Pirate [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] was revealed.
*On [[April 4]], [[James Roberts]] was announced as a guest.
*On [[April 4]], [[James Roberts]] was announced as a guest.
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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:
*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 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.
*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 DJ Pon-3/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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==Guests==
==Guests==
===Voice actors===
===Voice actors===
* [[Jack Angel]]
*[[Jack Angel]]
* [[Susan Blu]]
*[[Susan Blu]]
* [[Steve Blum]]
*[[Steve Blum]]
* [[Parvesh Cheena]]
*[[Parvesh Cheena]]
* [[Elán Garfias]]
*[[Elán Garfias]]
* [[David Kaye]]
*[[David Kaye]]
* [[Morgan Lofting]]
*[[Morgan Lofting]]
* [[Michael McConnohie]]
*[[Michael McConnohie]]
* [[Shannon McKain]]
*[[Shannon McKain]]
* [[Jason Marsden]]
*[[Jason Marsden]]
* [[Samantha Newark]]
*[[Samantha Newark]]
* [[Hal Rayle]]
*[[Hal Rayle]]
* [[Imari Williams]]
*[[Imari Williams]]
===Writers===
===Writers===
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|9:15AM||Six Flags Magic Mountain Day Out
|9:15AM||Six Flags Magic Mountain Day Out
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|8:30 AM||Los Angeles City Tour
|8:30 AM||Los Angeles City Tour
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|9:30 - 11:00 AM||Walk Up Late Registration and Club Store opens for registered guests
|9:30 - 11:00 AM||Walk Up Late Registration and Club Store opens for registered guests
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|11:00 AM||Private Sales Room Experience and Contest Judging
|11:00 AM||Private Sales Room Experience and Contest Judging
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|11:00 AM - 12:30 PM||Autographs: Susan Blu, Hal Rayle, Jack Angel
|11:00 AM – 12:30 PM||Autographs: Susan Blu, Hal Rayle, Jack Angel
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|12:30 - 2:00 PM||Autographs: Michael McConnohie, Samantha Newark, James Roberts
|12:30 - 2:00 PM||Autographs: Michael McConnohie, Samantha Newark, James Roberts
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|11:00 - 11:50 AM||Hasbro Brand Team - 2014 Hasbro Toys
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|11:30AM - 1:00 PM||Autographs: Rescue Bots Cast and Crew
|11:30AM – 1:00 PM||Autographs: Rescue Bots Cast and Crew
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|Noon - 12:50 PM||James Roberts Q&A
|Noon - 12:50 PM||James Roberts Q&A
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