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==Run-up==
==Run-up==
*On [[October 8]], 2012, [[Fun Publications]] introduced a teaser image featuring a silhouette.
*On [[October 8]], 2012, [[Fun Publications]] introduced a teaser image featuring a silhouette.  
*On [[December 3]], 2012, "[[A Flash Forward, Part 6]]" announced the set's theme would be ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]''.
*On [[December 3]], 2012, "[[A Flash Forward, Part 6]]" announced the set's theme would be ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]''.
*On [[December 7]], 2012, the dates and location of the convention were revealed on the official site.
*On [[December 7]], 2012, the dates and location of the convention were revealed on the official site.
*On [[January 31]], 2013, the first toy's robot mode was revealed via the official Transformers Facebook page: ''Machine Wars'' [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]. His alt mode followed on [[February 6]].
*On [[January 31]], 2013, the first toy's robot mode was revealed via the official Transformers Facebook page: ''Machine Wars'' [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]. His alt mode followed on [[February 6]].
*On [[February 8]], 2013, the second toy's robot mode was revealed via BotCon's website: ''Machine Wars'' [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]]. His alt mode followed on [[February 12]].
*On [[February 8]], 2013, the second toy's robot mode was revealed via BotCon's website: ''Machine Wars'' [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]]. His alt mode followed on [[February 12]].
*On [[February 14]], 2013, the third toy's robot mode was revealed via BotCon's website: ''Machine Wars'' [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]. Her alt mode followed on [[February 19]].
*On [[February 14]], 2013, the third toy's robot mode was revealed via BotCon's website: ''Machine Wars'' [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]. Her alt mode followed on [[February 19]].  
*On [[February 21]], 2013, the fourth toy's robot mode was revealed via BotCon's website: ''Machine Wars'' [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]].
*On [[February 21]], 2013, the fourth toy's robot mode was revealed via BotCon's website: ''Machine Wars'' [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]].
*On [[February 26]], 2013, Obsidian's alternate mode was revealed, guests [[James Horan]] and [[David Sobolov]] were announced, and the convention brochure went up, revealing amongst other things the identity of the fifth toy: [[Megaplex (MW)|Megaplex]].
*On [[February 26]], 2013, Obsidian's alternate mode was revealed, guests [[James Horan]] and [[David Sobolov]] were announced, and the convention brochure went up, revealing amongst other things the identity of the fifth toy: [[Megaplex (MW)|Megaplex]].
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{{bigquote|Come to San Diego, there's so much to see! From the sparkling waters of Mission Bay, to the warm tortillas of Old Town. And after a day of sightseeing, why not try spankin' it on one of our city streets? San Diego: come take a load off!|South Park}}
{{bigquote|Come to San Diego, there's so much to see! From the sparkling waters of Mission Bay, to the warm tortillas of Old Town. And after a day of sightseeing, why not try spankin' it on one of our city streets? San Diego: come take a load off!|South Park}}


BotCon 2013 took place at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center. It boasts a spa, three outdoor pools and five on-site restaurants! Oh, and cable TV, because we're not barbarians here.  
BotCon 2013 took place at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center. It boasts a spa, three outdoor pools and five on-site restaurants! Oh, and cable TV, because we're not barbarians here.  
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'''At show souvenir packages'''
'''At show souvenir packages'''
*''Machine Wars'' [[Mirage (G1)#Timelines|Mirage]] and ''Machine Wars'' [[Thundercracker (MW)#Timelines|Thundercracker]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mirage and the ''Machine Wars: Termination'' box set Skywarp.
*''Machine Wars'' [[Mirage (G1)#Timelines|Mirage]] and ''Machine Wars'' [[Thundercracker (MW)#Timelines|Thundercracker]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mirage and the ''Machine Wars: Termination'' box set Skywarp.
*''Machine Wars'' [[Sandstorm (MW)#Timelines|Sandstorm]] and ''Generation 2'' [[Electro (G2)#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Skyhammer (DOTM)|Skyhammer]] and the ''Machine Wars: Termination'' box set Hoist.
*''Machine Wars'' [[Sandstorm (MW)#Timelines|Sandstorm]] and ''Generation 2'' [[Electro#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Skyhammer (DOTM)|Skyhammer]] and the ''Machine Wars: Termination'' box set Hoist.
*Rainmakers (redecoes of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold)
*Rainmakers (redecoes of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold)
**[[Bitstream (G1)#Timelines|Bitstream]]
**[[Bitstream (G1)#Timelines|Bitstream]]
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|style="width: 20%"|7:45 AM||San Diego Trolley Tour
|style="width: 20%"|7:45 AM||San Diego Trolley Tour
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|9:00 AM-5:00 PM||Transformers Customizing Class
|9:00 AM–5:00 PM||Transformers Customizing Class
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|8:30 PM||Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
|8:30 PM||Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
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|style="width: 20%"|8:15 AM||Sea World Park Tour
|style="width: 20%"|8:15 AM||Sea World Park Tour
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|9:00 AM - 5:00 PM||Transformers Customizing Class
|9:00 AM – 5:00 PM||Transformers Customizing Class
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|4:00 PM||Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
|4:00 PM||Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
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|style="width: 20%"|7:30AM - 2:00 PM||Exhibitor Set-up
|style="width: 20%"|7:30AM – 2:00 PM||Exhibitor Set-up
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|8:30 - 9:30 AM||Club Store opens for Exhibitors Only
|8:30 - 9:30 AM||Club Store opens for Exhibitors Only
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|10:00 AM||General Admission
|10:00 AM||General Admission
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|10:00 - 10:50 AM||Panel: Voices Behind TF Prime -- David Sobolov, James Horan
|10:00 - 10:50 AM||Panel: Voices Behind TF Prime—David Sobolov, James Horan
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|10:00 - 11:30 AM||Autographs: Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
|10:00 - 11:30 AM||Autographs: Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
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|Noon - 1:30 PM||Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
|Noon - 1:30 PM||Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
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|1:00 - 1:50 PM||Panel: TF G1 Retrospective -- Wally Burr, Jason Jansen
|1:00 - 1:50 PM||Panel: TF G1 Retrospective—Wally Burr, Jason Jansen
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|1:30 - 3:00 PM||Autographs: Glenn Morshower
|1:30 - 3:00 PM||Autographs: Glenn Morshower
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|3:00 - 5:00 PM||Autographs: Rescue Bots Cast and Crew
|3:00 - 5:00 PM||Autographs: Rescue Bots Cast and Crew
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|4:00 - 4:50 PM||Panel: TF Movie Perspective -- Glenn Morshower
|4:00 - 4:50 PM||Panel: TF Movie Perspective—Glenn Morshower
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|5:00 PM||Show Closes
|5:00 PM||Show Closes
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|9:30 AM||Registered Guests and General Admission
|9:30 AM||Registered Guests and General Admission
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|10:00 - 10:50 AM||Panel: [[Unreliable Narratives|A Prime Script Reading]] -- James Horan, David Sobolov, Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
|10:00 - 10:50 AM||Panel: [[Unreliable Narratives|A Prime Script Reading]]—James Horan, David Sobolov, Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
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|11:30 - 1:00 PM||Autographs: Glenn Morshower
|11:30 - 1:00 PM||Autographs: Glenn Morshower
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|11:00 - 11:50 AM||Panel: Rescue Bots Crew Q & A
|11:00 - 11:50 AM||Panel: Rescue Bots Crew Q & A
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|Noon - 12:50 PM||Panel: TF Movie Retrospective -- Glenn Morshower
|Noon - 12:50 PM||Panel: TF Movie Retrospective—Glenn Morshower
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|12:30 - 2:30 PM||Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
|12:30 - 2:30 PM||Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
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*[http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2013/ Official BotCon 2013 site]
*[http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2013/ Official BotCon 2013 site]


[[Category: Conventions]]
[[Category:Conventions]]

Revision as of 12:46, 12 March 2016

« BotCon 2013 »
Date June 27, 2013
City San Diego, CA
Venue Town and Country Resort

BotCon 2013 was held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California from June 27 to June 30, 2013.

Run-up

Venue

It's, uh, San Diego's other Convention Center.
“ Come to San Diego, there's so much to see! From the sparkling waters of Mission Bay, to the warm tortillas of Old Town. And after a day of sightseeing, why not try spankin' it on one of our city streets? San Diego: come take a load off! ”

—South Park

BotCon 2013 took place at the Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center. It boasts a spa, three outdoor pools and five on-site restaurants! Oh, and cable TV, because we're not barbarians here.

Merchandise

Convention-exclusive toys

Machine Wars: Termination box set ($365, bagged $275)

At show souvenir packages

Customization Exclusive

Attendee-Only Bonus Exclusive

Kreon Souvenir Figure Set

Other merchandise

Just roll with Pinkie's logic, Boss Bot.

Fiction

Guests

Voice actors

Actors

Writers

Fun Publications

Hasbro employees

Hasbro Studios employees

IDW Publishing comics

High Moon Studios & Activision

Jagex

Events

Wednesday

7:45 AM San Diego Trolley Tour
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Transformers Customizing Class
8:30 PM Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
9:30 - 10:30 PM Tour and Class Package Pick-Up

Thursday

8:15 AM Sea World Park Tour
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Transformers Customizing Class
4:00 PM Golden Ticket Package Pick-Up
5:00 PM Golden Ticket Store Opens
6:00 PM Registration Pick-up Store Opens
6:00 PM Club Store Opens
8:00 - 9:30 PM Exhibitor Unload and Drop Off

Friday

7:30AM – 2:00 PM Exhibitor Set-up
8:30 - 9:30 AM Club Store opens for Exhibitors Only
9:30 - 11:30 AM Club Store opens for all Registered Guests
9:30 AM Walk-up Late Registration
9:00 - 12:00 PM Contest Setup
9:00 - 10:50 AM Panel: MSTF!
11:00 - 11:50 AM Panel: Transformers Filmfest
Noon Contest Judging
12:00 - 12:50 PM Panel: TCC Comic Panel
1:00 - 1:50 PM Panel: Transformers Publishing - Hasbro
2:00 PM Private Sales Room Experience
2:00 - 3:30 PM Autographs: Glenn Morshower, Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
3:30 - 5:00 PM Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
5:00 PM Private Sales Room Experience ends
7:00 PM Golden Ticket Reception
8:15 PM Transformers: The Movie

Saturday

7:30 AM Exhibitor Set-up
8:30 AM Registered Guests Private Preview
9:00 AM Early Bird Entry
10:00 AM General Admission
10:00 - 10:50 AM Panel: Voices Behind TF Prime—David Sobolov, James Horan
10:00 - 11:30 AM Autographs: Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
11:00 - 11:50 AM Panel: Hasbro Transformers Brand Team
Noon - 12:50 PM Panel: Transformers Comics: IDW Publishing
Noon - 1:30 PM Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
1:00 - 1:50 PM Panel: TF G1 Retrospective—Wally Burr, Jason Jansen
1:30 - 3:00 PM Autographs: Glenn Morshower
2:00 - 2:50 PM Panel: Rescue Bots Cast Q & A
3:00 - 3:50 PM Panel: Transformers Collectors' Club Roundtable TCC Staff
3:00 - 5:00 PM Autographs: Rescue Bots Cast and Crew
4:00 - 4:50 PM Panel: TF Movie Perspective—Glenn Morshower
5:00 PM Show Closes
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM Casino Night Dinner
8:00 PM Bingo
10:15 PM Auction Starts

Sunday

9:00 AM Exhibitor Set-up
9:30 AM Registered Guests and General Admission
10:00 - 10:50 AM Panel: A Prime Script Reading—James Horan, David Sobolov, Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
11:30 - 1:00 PM Autographs: Glenn Morshower
11:00 - 11:50 AM Panel: Rescue Bots Crew Q & A
Noon - 12:50 PM Panel: TF Movie Retrospective—Glenn Morshower
12:30 - 2:30 PM Autographs: James Horan, David Sobolov
1:00 - 1:50 PM Panel: Transformers Costuming: Design Your Own Costume! Rosemary Ward
2:00 - 2:50 PM Autographs: Jason Jansen, Wally Burr
3:15 PM Draw for Trips to 2014 Convention
3:30 PM Show Closes

Notes

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