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[[Image:Botcon2002-programcover.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Oh, sure. R.E.V. gets top billing. Just like always.]] | [[Image:Botcon2002-programcover.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Oh, sure. R.E.V. gets top billing. Just like always.]] | ||
'''[[ | '''[[BotCon]] 2002''' was the Official ''[[Transformers]]'' Convention in 2002, run by [[3H]]. It was held in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, from [[July 26]] to [[July 28|28]]. | ||
:''Preceded by: [[ | :''Preceded by: [[BotCon 2001]]'' | ||
:''Followed by: [[ | :''Followed by: [[OTFCC 2003]]'' | ||
==Venue== | ==Venue== | ||
BotCon 2002 was held at the [[ | BotCon 2002 was held at the [[Grand Wayne Center]] in downtown Fort Wayne. | ||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
===Convention-exclusive toys=== | ===Convention-exclusive toys=== | ||
* '''[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]''', a [[ | * '''[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]''', a [[redeco]] of ''[[Beast Machines]]'' [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[CatSCAN]]''', a redeco of ''Beast Machines'' Night Slash [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Glyph]]''', a redeco of the ''Generation 1'' [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] keychain | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Tap-Out]]''', a redeco of the ''Generation 1'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] keychain | ||
* An '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]''' lollipop | * An '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]''' lollipop | ||
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===Hasbro employees=== | ===Hasbro employees=== | ||
* [[ | * [[Aaron Archer]], Snr. Design Director | ||
* [[ | * [[Michelle Field]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Andrew Frankel]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Joe Matico]] | ||
===Takara employees=== | ===Takara employees=== | ||
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===Voice actors=== | ===Voice actors=== | ||
* [[ | * [[Dick Gautier]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Neil Kaplan]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Michael McConnohie]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Peter Spellos]] | ||
* [[Wankus|Wayne "Wankus" Lewis]] | * [[Wankus|Wayne "Wankus" Lewis]] | ||
===Comics and animation=== | ===Comics and animation=== | ||
* [[ | * [[Derek Choo-Wing]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Richard Epcar]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Adam Fortier]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Simon Furman]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Bob Forward]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Steve Kramer]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Pat Lee]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Chris Sarracini]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Tom Wyner]] | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
===Friday=== | ===Friday=== | ||
*Pre-registrant semi-formal dinner, starring [[ | *Pre-registrant semi-formal dinner, starring [[Seafood Louis]]. Highlights included: | ||
* A screening of "[[ | * A screening of "[[First Encounter]]", the first episode of the upcoming ''[[Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' cartoon. The audience was highly enthusiastic about the episode, bursting into cheers when Optimus Prime first appeared (and spoke, revealing Garry Chalk's voice). Little did they realize what they were setting themselves up for... | ||
* Dinner attendees received a bonus gift of one Deluxe size-class ''Armada'' toy and one Mini-Con 3-pack. This was ''supposed'' to be a great treat, as the ''Armada'' toyline was just beginning, and these would have been as-yet unreleased toys. However, the first ''Armada'' toys had unexpectedly hit stores a few weeks early, just before the convention, and thus many of the hardcore fans present at the dinner already owned them. | * Dinner attendees received a bonus gift of one Deluxe size-class ''Armada'' toy and one Mini-Con 3-pack. This was ''supposed'' to be a great treat, as the ''Armada'' toyline was just beginning, and these would have been as-yet unreleased toys. However, the first ''Armada'' toys had unexpectedly hit stores a few weeks early, just before the convention, and thus many of the hardcore fans present at the dinner already owned them. | ||
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*1:00 Botcon Merchandise Area reopens | *1:00 Botcon Merchandise Area reopens | ||
*1:00 Autographs: Epcar, Forward, Kramer, Wyner | *1:00 Autographs: Epcar, Forward, Kramer, Wyner | ||
*2:00 Hasbro Presentation: The brand team offers unique insights into the development of our favorite toyline. Previews of upcoming toys covered later-run ''Armada'' redecos and Generation 1 reissues. A Hasbro rep comment offered the first faint teasing hint that a toy for [[ | *2:00 Hasbro Presentation: The brand team offers unique insights into the development of our favorite toyline. Previews of upcoming toys covered later-run ''Armada'' redecos and Generation 1 reissues. A Hasbro rep comment offered the first faint teasing hint that a toy for [[Unicron]] might be under development. The original Generation 1 gun-mode Megatron toy was infamously shown in a hideously bright blue-and-orange color scheme, which ''still'' wasn't enough to get it past child safety laws. | ||
*2:00 - 4:00 Autographs: Gautier, Kaplan, McConnohie, Spellos, Wankus | *2:00 - 4:00 Autographs: Gautier, Kaplan, McConnohie, Spellos, Wankus | ||
*3:00 Robots in Disguise episode 17 begins | *3:00 Robots in Disguise episode 17 begins | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 24 March 2009
BotCon 2002 was the Official Transformers Convention in 2002, run by 3H. It was held in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, from July 26 to 28.
- Preceded by: BotCon 2001
- Followed by: OTFCC 2003
Venue
BotCon 2002 was held at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne.
Merchandise
Convention-exclusive toys
- Cyclonus, a redeco of Beast Machines Jetstorm
- CatSCAN, a redeco of Beast Machines Night Slash Cheetor
- Glyph, a redeco of the Generation 1 Bumblebee keychain
- Tap-Out, a redeco of the Generation 1 Cliffjumper keychain
- An Optimus Prime lollipop
Fiction
Guests
Hasbro employees
- Aaron Archer, Snr. Design Director
- Michelle Field
- Andrew Frankel
- Joe Matico
Takara employees
- ?
- ?
Voice actors
Comics and animation
- Derek Choo-Wing
- Richard Epcar
- Adam Fortier
- Simon Furman
- Bob Forward
- Steve Kramer
- Pat Lee
- Chris Sarracini
- Tom Wyner
Events
Friday
- Pre-registrant semi-formal dinner, starring Seafood Louis. Highlights included:
- A screening of "First Encounter", the first episode of the upcoming Armada cartoon. The audience was highly enthusiastic about the episode, bursting into cheers when Optimus Prime first appeared (and spoke, revealing Garry Chalk's voice). Little did they realize what they were setting themselves up for...
- Dinner attendees received a bonus gift of one Deluxe size-class Armada toy and one Mini-Con 3-pack. This was supposed to be a great treat, as the Armada toyline was just beginning, and these would have been as-yet unreleased toys. However, the first Armada toys had unexpectedly hit stores a few weeks early, just before the convention, and thus many of the hardcore fans present at the dinner already owned them.
Saturday
- 8:00 Botcon 2002 Begins! (in theory. In practice, probably closer to 8:30.)
- 9:00 Video Room Opens: Robots in Diguise episode 1 begins
- 10:00 Autographs: Epcar, Forward, Kramer, Wyner
- 11:00 - 1:00 Autographs: Gautier, Kaplan, McConnohie, Spellos, Wankus
- 12:00 Botcon Merchandise Area closes for inventory check
- 12:00 Editor/Writer/Director Panel: Richard Epcar, Bob Forward, Simon Furman, Steve Kramer, and Tom Wyner
- 12:00 Robots in Disguise episode 9 begins
- 1:00 Botcon Merchandise Area reopens
- 1:00 Autographs: Epcar, Forward, Kramer, Wyner
- 2:00 Hasbro Presentation: The brand team offers unique insights into the development of our favorite toyline. Previews of upcoming toys covered later-run Armada redecos and Generation 1 reissues. A Hasbro rep comment offered the first faint teasing hint that a toy for Unicron might be under development. The original Generation 1 gun-mode Megatron toy was infamously shown in a hideously bright blue-and-orange color scheme, which still wasn't enough to get it past child safety laws.
- 2:00 - 4:00 Autographs: Gautier, Kaplan, McConnohie, Spellos, Wankus
- 3:00 Robots in Disguise episode 17 begins
- 4:00 Voice Actor Panel: Dick Gautier, Neil Kaplan, Michael McConnohie, Peter Speollos, and Wankus
- 4:00 - 6:00 Autographs: Epcar, Forward, Kramer, Wyner
- 6:00 Botcon 2002 ends for the day
Sunday
- 9:00 Botcon 2002 Day Two Begins!
- 9:00 Video Room Opens: Robots in Disguise episode 25 begins
- 10:00 - 11:30 Autographs: Gautier Kaplan McConnohie, Spellos, Wankus
- 10:00 - 11:30 Autographs: Epcar, Forward, Kramer, Wyner
- 12:00 Preregistration toy merchandise becomes available to the public
- 12:00 Dreamwave Comic Book Panel: Pat Lee, Chris Sarracini, James Raiz, and Simon Furman talk about the new comics
- 12:00 Robots in Disguise episode 33 begins
- 2:00 Charity Auction: An assortment of unique items will be auctioned off to benefit Make-a-Wish
- 2:00 Autographs: Simon Furman and Titan Books
- 3:00 Convention Organizers Panel: Glen Hallit and Jon and Karl Hartman will field questions about this and next year's shows
- 3:00 Robots in disguise episode 39 begins
- 6:00 Botcon 2002 ends
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