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Hasbro guests Tom Bowman and Carl Fritz presented upcoming 1994 and 1995 product, including: | Hasbro guests Tom Bowman and Carl Fritz presented upcoming 1994 and 1995 product, including: | ||
*[[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] and [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]], the final product of the 1994 assortment, quoted as costing "about $24.99". | *[[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] and [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]], the final product of the 1994 assortment, quoted as costing "about $24.99". | ||
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* [[Go-Bot (G2)|Superspeedbot]]s "[[Gearhead]]", "[[Double Clutch]]", "[[High Beam]]", "[[Firecracker]]", "[[Motormouth]]" and "[[Blowout]]" ("about 2-3 dollars apiece") and the [[Go-Bots Racing Rig|Superspeedbot Racing Rig]]. At the time, none of the Superspeedbots had been named. Instead of [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]], the Superspeedbot shown with the Racing Rig was clear translucent in vehicle mode, which the presenters indicated was intentional. | * [[Go-Bot (G2)|Superspeedbot]]s "[[Gearhead]]", "[[Double Clutch]]", "[[High Beam]]", "[[Firecracker]]", "[[Motormouth]]" and "[[Blowout]]" ("about 2-3 dollars apiece") and the [[Go-Bots Racing Rig|Superspeedbot Racing Rig]]. At the time, none of the Superspeedbots had been named. Instead of [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]], the Superspeedbot shown with the Racing Rig was clear translucent in vehicle mode, which the presenters indicated was intentional. | ||
* [[Cyberjet]]s "[[Skyjack]]", "[[Space Case]]" and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]], respectively referred to as a "stealth fighter", an "x-fighter", and an "F-18". Only Hooligan was referred to by name. | * [[Cyberjet]]s "[[Skyjack]]", "[[Space Case]]" and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]], respectively referred to as a "stealth fighter", an "x-fighter", and an "F-18". Only Hooligan was referred to by name. | ||
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime Octane]], described as having "the [[Laser Rod]] feature" and shipping in "the spring of 1995". | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime Octane]], described as having "the [[Laser Rod]] feature" and shipping in "the spring of 1995". | ||
[[Image:Generation2Pothole.jpg|thumb|]] | [[Image:Generation2Pothole.jpg|thumb|200px]] | ||
*New packaging for the 1995 line was also described - the bands at the bottoms of the cards would be color-coded so a consumer could easily tell the sub-segments apart. An early mock-up (featuring [[Pothole]]) was used to demonstrate this. | *New packaging for the 1995 line was also described - the bands at the bottoms of the cards would be color-coded so a consumer could easily tell the sub-segments apart. An early mock-up (featuring [[Pothole]]) was used to demonstrate this. | ||
*The [[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]s were previewed, with a mention that "we know a lot of you guys are very into the illustrations", but that they know "some of the illustrations that are done now aren't quite the quality they were in the past", because they "aren't using the [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka|Japanese illustrators]] anymore" due to cost considerations. | *The [[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]s were previewed, with a mention that "we know a lot of you guys are very into the illustrations", but that they know "some of the illustrations that are done now aren't quite the quality they were in the past", because they "aren't using the [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka|Japanese illustrators]] anymore" due to cost considerations. | ||
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| Date | July 16, 1994 | ||||||
| City | Fort Wayne, Indiana | ||||||
The very first convention dedicated entirely to Transformers, BotCon 1994 was organized by Jon Hartman and Karl Hartman. It was the first in the long-lived series of conventions bearing the BotCon name.
Merchandise
The Botcon 94 exclusive toy was an otherwise-unreleased Generation 2 edition of the Stunticon, Breakdown. Breakdown is the only G2 Stunticon who was released at all. 300 Breakdowns were produced, with 204 of those being made for the convention specifically.
Guests
Two Hasbro employees attended the convention as guests: marketing director Tom Bowman and product manager Carl Fritz.
Events
Foreign Toys
Fan Tony Preto held a "foreign toys" panel, focusing on various toys released only in Japan.
Hasbro Presentation
Hasbro guests Tom Bowman and Carl Fritz presented upcoming 1994 and 1995 product, including:
- Dreadwing and Smokescreen, the final product of the 1994 assortment, quoted as costing "about $24.99".
- Superspeedbots "Gearhead", "Double Clutch", "High Beam", "Firecracker", "Motormouth" and "Blowout" ("about 2-3 dollars apiece") and the Superspeedbot Racing Rig. At the time, none of the Superspeedbots had been named. Instead of Greasepit, the Superspeedbot shown with the Racing Rig was clear translucent in vehicle mode, which the presenters indicated was intentional.
- Cyberjets "Skyjack", "Space Case" and Hooligan, respectively referred to as a "stealth fighter", an "x-fighter", and an "F-18". Only Hooligan was referred to by name.
- Power Masters "Bulletbike", Ironhide, "Meanstreak" and Staxx. Only Ironhide and Staxx were mentioned by name.
- Laser Cycles "Road Rocket" and "Road Pig", referred to as "a Yamaha" and a "Harley".
- Auto Rollers "Dirtbag" and "Roadblock".
- Optimus Prime Octane, described as having "the Laser Rod feature" and shipping in "the spring of 1995".
- New packaging for the 1995 line was also described - the bands at the bottoms of the cards would be color-coded so a consumer could easily tell the sub-segments apart. An early mock-up (featuring Pothole) was used to demonstrate this.
- The Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Cards were previewed, with a mention that "we know a lot of you guys are very into the illustrations", but that they know "some of the illustrations that are done now aren't quite the quality they were in the past", because they "aren't using the Japanese illustrators anymore" due to cost considerations.
