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* After images of Streetstar were leaked onto the internet, a cooked-up image of Clench as a redeco of ''Universe'' [[Octane#Universe(2008)|Tankor]] was found and reported by some as being true. Later on, the BotCon site was updated...with artwork of the actual Clench. A bitter lesson for scoop-hounds.
* After images of Streetstar were leaked onto the internet, a cooked-up image of Clench as a redeco of ''Universe'' [[Octane#Universe(2008)|Tankor]] was found and reported by some as being true. Later on, the BotCon site was updated...with artwork of the actual Clench. A bitter lesson for scoop-hounds.
* Speaking of Streetstar, the toy was originally named Streetwise. The day after being officially revealed, the name was changed to Streetstar. [[Fun Publications]]' [[Pete Sinclair]] assured fans that it was still the same [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]].
* Speaking of Streetstar, the toy was originally named Streetwise. The day after being officially revealed, the name was changed to Streetstar. [[Fun Publications]]' [[Pete Sinclair]] assured fans that it was still the same [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]].
* Despite the theme of the convention being ''Generation 2 Redux'', none of the toys revealed as of May 14 actually originate from ''G2''.  Spark (aka Pyro) and Clench actually originate from the tail end of Europe's ''G1'', Breakdown and Streetstar (aka Streetwise) are based on mostly unreleased G2 redecoes of ''G1'' toys, and Sky-Byte comes from ''Robots In Disguise''.
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BotCon 2010 will be at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, from June 24 to June 27, 2010.

No word yet about whether Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Buzz Lightyear will be in attendance.

Merchandise

Convention-exclusive toys

No firefighter can stop the eye-searing power of Spark's neon!
Classical Pat Lee pose. Pelvic thrust not included.
File:BotconG2Streetwise.JPG
In 1986 I stole his Nissan Z altmode. In 2010 I stole his entire body! ...and another guy's name.
In certain Amazonian tribes, he's used as an alternate source of light.
Grr.


Notes

Shattered expectations. ='(
  • After images of Streetstar were leaked onto the internet, a cooked-up image of Clench as a redeco of Universe Tankor was found and reported by some as being true. Later on, the BotCon site was updated...with artwork of the actual Clench. A bitter lesson for scoop-hounds.
  • Speaking of Streetstar, the toy was originally named Streetwise. The day after being officially revealed, the name was changed to Streetstar. Fun Publications' Pete Sinclair assured fans that it was still the same Protectobot.