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==Run-up==
==Run-up==
* On [[September 4]], [[2015]], the date and location of BotCon 2016 were announced.
* On [[September 4]], [[2015]], the date and location of BotCon 2016 were announced.
* On [[October 3]], 2015, Botcon.com revealed the BotCon 2016 theme of Dawn of Predacus and the first exclusive of Tripredacus Agent Ravage.
* On [[October 3]], 2015, Botcon.com revealed the BotCon 2016 theme of Dawn of the Predacus and the first exclusive of Tripredacus Agent Ravage.
* On [[October 9]], 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon Secret Police Tarantulas.
* On [[October 9]], 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon Secret Police Tarantulas.
* On [[October 15]], 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon General Ramhorn.
* On [[October 15]], 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon General Ramhorn.
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* On [[January 13]], 2016, [[Venus Terzo]] was announced as a guest.
* On [[January 13]], 2016, [[Venus Terzo]] was announced as a guest.
* On [[January 20]], 2016, registration for the event went live.
* On [[January 20]], 2016, registration for the event went live.
* On [[February 2]], 2016, Fun Publications posted a commercial for the convention on YouTube starring [[David Kaye]] as [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].
* On [[February 2]], 2016, Fun Publications posted a commercial for the convention on YouTube starring [[David Kaye]] as [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]].
* On [[March 3]], 2016, [[Judd Nelson]] was announced as a special guest atteneding his first BotCon.
* On [[March 3]], 2016, [[Judd Nelson]] was announced as a special guest attending his first BotCon.
* On [[March 10]], 2016, [[Gregg Berger]] was announced as a guest.
* On [[March 10]], 2016, [[Gregg Berger]] was announced as a guest.
* On [[March 17]], 2016, in a surprising turn of events, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] was revealed as the convention's attendee freebie figure.
* On [[March 17]], 2016, in a surprising turn of events, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] was revealed as the convention's attendee freebie figure.
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===Convention-exclusive toys===
===Convention-exclusive toys===
'''''Dawn of the Predacus'' box set'''
'''''Dawn of the Predacus'' box set'''
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Generations|Ravage]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars]]'' [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]].
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys#Generations|Ravage]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars]]'' [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]].
*[[Tarantulas (BW)#Combiner Wars|Predacon Tarantulas]], a retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (Generations)|Protectobot Rook]].
*[[Tarantulas (BW)#Combiner Wars|Predacon Tarantulas]], a retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Rook (Generations)#Toys|Protectobot Rook]].
*[[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]], a retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]].
*[[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]], a retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Brawl (G1)#CombinerWars|Brawl]].
*[[Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon]], a redeco of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Skydive_%28G1_Aerialbot%29#Generations|Skydive]].
*[[Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon]], a redeco of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]].
*[[Sea Clamp#Combiner Wars|General Sea Clamp]], a retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]].
*[[Sea Clamp#Combiner Wars|General Sea Clamp]], a retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Scattershot (G1)#Generations|Scattershot]].


'''At show souvenir figures'''
'''At show souvenir figures'''
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|Megatron]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]].
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#Combiner Wars|Megatron]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]].
*[[Airazor (BW)#Timelines|Airazor]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Slipstream (Animated)#Legends|Slipstream]]
*[[Airazor (BW)#Combiner Wars|Airazor]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Slipstream (Animated)#Legends|Slipstream]]
*[[Tigatron#Timelines|Tigatron]], a redeco of box set Ravage
*[[Tigatron#Combiner Wars|Tigatron]], a redeco of box set Ravage.
*[[Under-3|Unit-3]], a redeco of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]].
*[[Under-3#Combiner Wars|Unit-3]], a redeco of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]].
*[[Reflector (G1)#Timelines|Reflector]] 3-Pack, retools of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Shockwave]].
*[[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]] 3-Pack, retools of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Shockwave]].


'''Customization exclusive'''
'''Customization exclusive'''
*A redeco/retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] as the assembler's choice of:
*A redeco/retool of ''Generations Combiner Wars'' [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] as the assembler's choice of:
**[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Autobot Ratchet]] ([[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics]])
**[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Autobot Ratchet]] ([[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics]])
**[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Autobot Ratchet]] ([[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]])
**[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Autobot Ratchet]] ([[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]])
**[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Autobot Ratchet]] (''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'')
**[[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Autobot Ratchet]] (''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'')
**[[Ratchet (SG)#Timelines|Autobot Ratchet]] (''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'')
**[[Ratchet (SG)#Toys|Autobot Ratchet]] (''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'')
**[[Medix (G1)|Medix]]
**[[Medix (G1)#Toys|Medix]]


'''Attendee-only bonus figure'''
'''Attendee-only bonus figure'''
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'''Golden Ticket exclusive'''
'''Golden Ticket exclusive'''
*[[Flash Sentry]], a redeco of 3-Pack Reflector.
*[[Flash Sentry#Toys|Flash Sentry]], a redeco of 3-Pack Reflector.
 
====Other merchandise====
====Other merchandise====


Revision as of 23:17, 12 April 2016

« BotCon 2016

Time for you to go out to the places you will be from.
Date April 7, 2016
City Louisville, KY.
Venue Galt House

BotCon 2016 was held in Louisville, Kentucky, from April 7 to April 10, 2016. Hasbro announced, via a letter distributed at the convention, that BotCon 2016 would be the last convention that Fun Publications would produce, and the last BotCon "in its current format".

Run-up

  • On September 4, 2015, the date and location of BotCon 2016 were announced.
  • On October 3, 2015, Botcon.com revealed the BotCon 2016 theme of Dawn of the Predacus and the first exclusive of Tripredacus Agent Ravage.
  • On October 9, 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon Secret Police Tarantulas.
  • On October 15, 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon General Ramhorn.
  • On October 22, 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon General Cicadacon.
  • On October 29, 2015, Botcon.com revealed the exclusive Predacon General Seaclamp.
  • On November 12, 2015, the brochure went online.
  • On January 13, 2016, Venus Terzo was announced as a guest.
  • On January 20, 2016, registration for the event went live.
  • On February 2, 2016, Fun Publications posted a commercial for the convention on YouTube starring David Kaye as Megatron.
  • On March 3, 2016, Judd Nelson was announced as a special guest attending his first BotCon.
  • On March 10, 2016, Gregg Berger was announced as a guest.
  • On March 17, 2016, in a surprising turn of events, Terrorsaur was revealed as the convention's attendee freebie figure.

Venue

The convention was held at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

Merchandise

Convention-exclusive toys

Dawn of the Predacus box set

At show souvenir figures

Customization exclusive

Attendee-only bonus figure

  • Terrorsaur, a retool of Generations Combiner Wars Air Raid without the combiner fist/foot weapon.

Golden Ticket exclusive

Other merchandise

Fiction

Guests

Voice actors

Writers

Artists

Fun Publications

Hasbro employees

Hasbro Studios employees

IDW Publishing comics

Events

Wednesday

8:00AM – 4:30PM Horses and Kentucky Bourbon Tour
8:00AM – 4:00PM Transformers Customizing Class
8:30PM Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
9:30PM Tour and Class Package Pick-Up

Thursday

8:00AM – 5:30PM Caving and Museum Tour
8:00AM – 4:00PM Transformers Customizing Class
4:00PM Golden Ticket Package Pick-up
5:00PM Golden Ticket Store Opens
6:00PM Registration Package Pick-up Opens
6:00PM Club Store Opens
8:10PM Exhibitor drop off - load in

Friday

7:30AM – 2:00PM Exhibitor Setup
8:30AM – 9:30AM Club Store opens for Exhibitors Only
9:11AM Autographs: David Kaye, Venus Terzo & Gregg Berger
9:00AM – 9:50AM TCC Magazine/Comic Panel with Pete Sinclair & John-Paul Bove
10:00AM – 12:00PM Club Store opens for all Registered Guests
9:30AM Walk-up Late Registration
9:00AM – 12:00PM Contest Setup
10:00AM – 10:50AM Panel: Stan Bush & Vince DiCola
11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel: Transformers Filmfest
12:00PM – 12:50PM Panel: Beast Wars 20th Anniversary
1:00PM – 1:50PM Panel: Script Reading starring Judd Nelson, David Kaye, Venus Terzo & Gregg Berger
2:00PM Private Sales Room Experience Opens
1:00PM – 3:00PM Contest Judging
2:30PM – 4:30PM Autographs: David Kaye, Venus Terzo & Gregg Berger
3:30PM – 6:00PM Autographs: Judd Nelson (Friday VIP)
5:00PM Private Sales Room Experience Ends
7:30PM Golden Ticket Meet Up
8:00PM Hall of Fame Human Inductees Presentation at 4th Street Live!
8:30PM Stan Bush & Vince DiCola in concert at 4th Street Live!

Saturday

7:30 AM Exhibitor Set-up
8:30AM Registered Guests Private Preview
9:00AM Early Bird Entry
9:00AM – 11:30AM Autographs: Judd Nelson (SATURDAY VIP)
10:00AM General Admission
10:00AM – 11:00AM Autographs: Aaron Archer
10:00AM – 10:50AM Panel: Venus Terzo Q&A
11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel: Hasbro Product preview
12:00PM – 12:50PM Panel: Gregg Berger Q&A
12:30PM – 3:00PM Photo Session: Judd Nelson (ALL VIPs)
1:00PM – 1:50PM Panel: Transformers Cosplay - Rosemary Ward
1:00PM – 3:00PM Autographs: Venus Terzo, Gregg Berger
2:00PM – 2:50PM Panel: Aaron Archer Q&A
3:00PM – 3:50PM Panel: Transformers Collectors' Club Roundtable
4:00PM – 4:50PM Panel: Judd Nelson Q&A
5:00PM Exhibit Hall Closes
7:30PM Casino Night Awards Dinner and Auction

Sunday

9:00AM Exhibitor Set-up
9:30AM Registered Guests and General Admission
10:00AM – 10:50AM Panel: The Art of Transformers
10:00AM – 12:00PM Autographs: Venus Terzo, Gregg Berger & Aaron Archer
11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel: Hayato Sakamoto w/ host Andrew Hall
12:00PM – 12:50PM Panel: Cybercast Podcast
1:00PM – 1:50PM Panel: BotCon Over the Years
3:30PM Show Closes

Notes

  • Alec Willows was to be a guest, and was announced as such at the same time as the Tarantulas toy was revealed, however he later withdrew due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Scott McNeil was announced as a guest on November 24, 2015 as well, however he later withdrew due to personal matters.



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