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==Run-up==
==Run-up==
[[File:BotCon2015-eggs.jpg|right|thumb|300px|File:BotCon2015-eggs.jpg|I love you, egg!]]
[[File:BotCon2015-eggs.jpg|right|thumb|300px|File:BotCon2015-eggs.jpg|I love you, egg!]]
* On [[October 24]], 2014, the date and location of BotCon 2015 were announced.
*On [[October 24]], 2014, the date and location of BotCon 2015 were announced.
* On [[December 31]], 2014, the theme for the box set ("Cybertron's Most Wanted") was revealed on the BotCon website.
*On [[December 31]], 2014, the theme for the box set ("Cybertron's Most Wanted") was revealed on the BotCon website.
* On [[January 1]], 2015, a preview of the comic strip drawn by [[Matt Frank]] was previewed on the website.
*On [[January 1]], 2015, a preview of the comic strip drawn by [[Matt Frank]] was previewed on the website.
* On [[March 26]], 2015, BotCon announced that [[Frank Welker]] would be attending this year's convention.
*On [[March 26]], 2015, BotCon announced that [[Frank Welker]] would be attending this year's convention.
* On [[March 31]], 2015, BotCon.com was updated with placeholder images, and later a YouTube video unveiled the first exclusive, [[Packrat]].
*On [[March 31]], 2015, BotCon.com was updated with placeholder images, and later a YouTube video unveiled the first exclusive, [[Packrat]].
* On [[April 3]], 2015, [[Pete Sinclair]] was interviewed by Transformers for Your Listening Pleasure and revealed one of the souvenir sets would come with a blue redeco of Legends Class [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] and that [[Sue Blu]] would be a guest.
*On [[April 3]], 2015, [[Pete Sinclair]] was interviewed by Transformers for Your Listening Pleasure and revealed one of the souvenir sets would come with a blue redeco of Legends Class [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] and that [[Sue Blu]] would be a guest.
* On [[April 7]], 2015, the second box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Battletrap]].
*On [[April 7]], 2015, the second box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Battletrap]].
* On [[April 16]], 2015, the third box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]].
*On [[April 16]], 2015, the third box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]].
* On [[April 21]], 2015, the fourth box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].
*On [[April 21]], 2015, the fourth box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].
* On [[April 23]], 2015, BotCon announced that [[John Moschitta]] would be attending this year's convention.
*On [[April 23]], 2015, BotCon announced that [[John Moschitta]] would be attending this year's convention.
* On [[April 27]], 2015, the fifth box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Oilmaster]].
*On [[April 27]], 2015, the fifth box set exclusive was unveiled: [[Oilmaster]].
* On [[April 28]], 2015, the brochure went online.
*On [[April 28]], 2015, the brochure went online.
* On [[May 22]], 2015, Botcon announced that [[Kōjin Ōno]] would be attending this year's convention.
*On [[May 22]], 2015, Botcon announced that [[Kōjin Ōno]] would be attending this year's convention.
* On [[May 27]], 2015, after several delays caused by technical problems registration finally went up for all attending guests and exhibitors.  
*On [[May 27]], 2015, after several delays caused by technical problems registration finally went up for all attending guests and exhibitors.  
* On [[May 28]], 2015, registration went live for all non-attending guests.
*On [[May 28]], 2015, registration went live for all non-attending guests.


==Venue==
==Venue==
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*[[Battletrap]], a retool of ''Generations'' [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]
*[[Battletrap]], a retool of ''Generations'' [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]
*[[Stepper (SG)|Autobot Stepper]] with [[Nebulon (SG)|Nebulon]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Special Ops Jazz]] with a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]]
*[[Stepper (SG)|Autobot Stepper]] with [[Nebulon (SG)|Nebulon]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Special Ops Jazz]] with a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]]
* [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]], [[Heavyweight]] and [[Boombox]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Japanese Exclusives 2|Prime: Arms Micron]]'' [[Silas|Silas Breakdown]] with redecos of ''Prime: Arms Micron'' [[Magi]], [[B.H.]], and [[Gora]].
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]], [[Heavyweight]] and [[Boombox]], a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Japanese Exclusives 2|Prime: Arms Micron]]'' [[Silas|Silas Breakdown]] with redecos of ''Prime: Arms Micron'' [[Magi]], [[B.H.]], and [[Gora]].
*[[Oilmaster]], a redeco of ''Generations'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]] along with a completely new [[Pretender]] shell.
*[[Oilmaster]], a redeco of ''Generations'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]] along with a completely new [[Pretender]] shell.


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'''Kreon Souvenir Figure Set'''
'''Kreon Souvenir Figure Set'''
*Kreon [[Autobot Spike (Kre-O)|Autobot Spike]]
*Kreon [[Autobot Spike (Kre-O)|Autobot Spike]]
*Kreon [[Arkeville (Kre-O)|Dr. Arkeville]]
*Kreon [[Doctor Arkeville|Dr. Arkeville]]
*Kreon [[Nightbird (Kre-O)|Nightbird]]
*Kreon [[Nightbird]]
*Kreon [[Robot Master (Kre-O)|Robot Master]]
*Kreon [[Donny Finkleberg|Robot Master]]
*Kreon [[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]] with Kreon [[Headmaster (Kre-O)|Headmaster]]
*Kreon [[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]] with Kreon [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]


====Other merchandise====
====Other merchandise====

Revision as of 19:57, 12 March 2016

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BotCon 2015 was held in Chicago St. Charles, Illinois, from June 18 to June 21, 2015.

Run-up

I love you, egg!
  • On October 24, 2014, the date and location of BotCon 2015 were announced.
  • On December 31, 2014, the theme for the box set ("Cybertron's Most Wanted") was revealed on the BotCon website.
  • On January 1, 2015, a preview of the comic strip drawn by Matt Frank was previewed on the website.
  • On March 26, 2015, BotCon announced that Frank Welker would be attending this year's convention.
  • On March 31, 2015, BotCon.com was updated with placeholder images, and later a YouTube video unveiled the first exclusive, Packrat.
  • On April 3, 2015, Pete Sinclair was interviewed by Transformers for Your Listening Pleasure and revealed one of the souvenir sets would come with a blue redeco of Legends Class Chop Shop and that Sue Blu would be a guest.
  • On April 7, 2015, the second box set exclusive was unveiled: Battletrap.
  • On April 16, 2015, the third box set exclusive was unveiled: Stepper.
  • On April 21, 2015, the fourth box set exclusive was unveiled: Megatron.
  • On April 23, 2015, BotCon announced that John Moschitta would be attending this year's convention.
  • On April 27, 2015, the fifth box set exclusive was unveiled: Oilmaster.
  • On April 28, 2015, the brochure went online.
  • On May 22, 2015, Botcon announced that Kōjin Ōno would be attending this year's convention.
  • On May 27, 2015, after several delays caused by technical problems registration finally went up for all attending guests and exhibitors.
  • On May 28, 2015, registration went live for all non-attending guests.

Venue

The convention was held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.

Merchandise

Convention-exclusive toys

File:BotCon2015-Oilmaster.jpg
Last year, Headmasters. This year, Pretenders. Next year? Color Changers!

Cybertron's Most Wanted box set

At show souvenir packages

Customization exclusive

Attendee-only bonus figure

Kreon Souvenir Figure Set

Other merchandise

Fiction

Guests

Voice actors

Writers

Artists

Fun Publications

Hasbro employees

Hasbro Studios employees

IDW Publishing comics

Events

Wednesday

8:00AM – 6:00PM Wet and Wild Mob 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 – 4:30PM Chicago Hop on - Hop off 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
8:00PM – 10:00PM Exhibitor drop off - load in

Friday

7:30AM – 2:00PM Exhibitor Setup
8:30AM – 9:30AM Club Store opens for Exhibitors Only
10:00 AM – 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: TCC Magazine Panel
11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel: Transformers Filmfest
12:00PM – 12:50PM Panel: Behind the Characters - Derrick Wyatt
1:00PM – 1:50PM Panel: The Birth of Transformers
2:00PM Private Sales Room Experience
1:00PM – 3:00PM Contest Judging
2:00PM – 4:00PM Autographs: Susan Blu, John Moschitta
2:45PM – 3:30PM Photo Session: Frank Welker (GT)
4:00PM – 5:00PM Autographs: Derrick J Wyatt & Kōjin Ōno
4:30PM – 6:30PM Autographs: Frank Welker (Friday VIP)
5:00PM Private Sales Room Experience ends
7:30PM Golden Ticket Reception

Saturday

7:30 AM Exhibitor Set-up
8:30AM Registered Guests Private Preview
9:00AM Early Bird Entry
10:00AM General Admission
10:00AM – 10:50AM Panel: G1 Retrospective
10:00AM – 12:00PM Autographs: Derrick J Wyatt & Kōjin Ōno
10:00AM – 12:00PM Autographs: Frank Welker (Sat VIP)
11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel: Transformers Online Fandom
12:00PM – 12:50PM Panel: Hasbro Product Preview
1:00PM – 1:50PM Panel: Transformers Cosplay
1:00PM – 2:45PM Photo Session: Frank Welker (ALL VIP)
2:00PM – 4:00PM Autographs: Susan Blu, John Moschitta
2:00PM – 2:50PM Panel: The Japanese Perspective
3:00PM – 3:50PM Panel: Transformers Collectors' Club Roundtable
4:00PM – 4:50PM Panel: Frank Welker Live!
5:00PM Exhibit Hall Closes
7:30PM Awards Dinner and Auction

Sunday

9:00AM Exhibitor Set-up
9:30AM Registered Guests and General Admission
10:00AM – 10:50AM Audition: So You Think You Can Voice Act?
10:00AM – 11:45AM Autographs: Susan Blu, John Moschitta
11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel: The Art of Transformers
12:00PM – 12:50PM Panel: 2015 Script Reading "The Return of Blurr" – Starring Susan Blu, John Moschitta, Frank Todaro & friends
1:00PM – 1:50PM Panel: MegaToyCast BotCon Podcast
3:15PM Drawing for Trips to 2016 Convention
3:30PM Show Closes

Fiction

Ask Vector Prime

Vector Prime assured a concerned reader that BotCon 2015 would indeed be awesome. Ask Vector Prime

Notes

  • No one submitted anything for the Transformers Filmfest, so it instead was turned into a retrospective.