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BotCon 2008 Figure Updates: Jazz & Grimlock
The official BotCon website has been updated with previews for the next 2 figures that will be available at BotCon 2008, Autobot Jazz and Grimlock.
Both continue the evil Autobots theme and are shown in both robot and vehicle modes.
Botcon Non-Attending Packages Sold Out
Fun Productions have posted an update on the BotCon website with news that they have stopped selling the Convention Box Set to non-attendees. The figure sets are being reserved to fans who can attend.
This will be disappointing to non North America fans, who find it hard enough to attend the convention due to the high prices, increased membership fees for the Transformers Club and the fact that the convention is never hosted outside the USA.
Due to unprecedented demand for our Convention Boxed Sets, we have had to stop accepting Iacon (non-attending) package orders for BotCon 2008. The remaining boxed sets will be reserved for those fans who want to attend
the convention in Cincinnati, OH, April 24th-27th.
While we are consulting with the manufacturer to see if there is a way to increase the quantity of the boxed sets,
we do not expect this will be possible, orders received after 02/14/08 will be put on a wait list.
Thanks for the overwhelming response!We appreciate the high esteem you have placed on the 2008 and all of our past year’s BotCon sets.
We will be sure to keep you updated on the situation.
BotCon 2008 Figure Updates
The official BotCon website has been updated with more images of the figures that will be available at BotCon 2008. There is now a picture of Optimus Prime in truck mode and the full revealing of the next character, Goldbug.
Goldbug is a black and gold repaint of Cybertron Hot Shot, and continues the evil Autobots theme.
Botcon 2008 Latest: Loose Sets Sell Out!
The official BotCon website has updated with news about the convention sets and that if you want one, it suggests you buy one now.
UPDATE: 02-13-08!
As of today, the Loose Convention sets are now SOLD OUT!
The Boxed Convention sets are still available…but going fast.
BotCon 2008 Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
Fun Publications have posted the first image of the first toy from the BotCon 2008 Shattered Glass boxset. The figure is Shattered Glass Optimus Prime, sporting a new black and purple colour scheme.
Optimus Prime is just one of many figures that will be available during BotCon 2008. The official convention takes place from 24th April until the 27th April. Check back regular for more updates and previews for the other BotCon exclusive figures.
BotCon 2008 Registration Forms Now Online
The Official Transformers Collector’s Club have put up the registration forms for BotCon 2008, which will be in Cincinnati Ohio from 24th – 27th April 2008 at the Duke Energy Center.
Don’t expect many (or any) of us from TheTransformers.net to be there as travelling to the USA from the UK costs a bundle. We will of course be bringing you all the news from the event.
BotCon 2008 Brochure
With BotCon 2008 only 3 months away, the information about the event is slowly filtering out. A brochure for the event has been uploaded to the BotCon website, with lots of information on what will be going on and how much you can be expected to spend. There is, unfortunately, no registration form or details on when it will be available.
BotCon 2008 takes place from 24th-27th April in Cincinnati, OH, at the Duke Energy Center.
BotCon 2008: Shattering Stuff
More convention news, this time from across the pond with BotCon 2008. Coming this spring, Fun Publications have updated the BotCon website with a QuickTime teaser trailer.
The line “everything you thought you knew will be shattered” appears with the Autobot and Decepticon symbols shattering together. Nothing more is known at this time but stay tuned.
BotCon 2008: Spring
Details have been released about BotCon 2008. The official Transformers convention is being hinted at being in the Spring, or more specifically, the end of April or early May. More news should be confirmed soon.
