Possible BotCon Banzai-Tron

GogDog · 04-27-2009, 10:23 AM

Some photos leaked of what appears to be a BotCon exclusive repaint of Energon Mirage into Banzai-Tron, a G1 Actionmaster. If true, I believe this will be the first Banzai-Tron toy since the original. I think the stock head makes for a good Banzai-Tron head.

While I have no real attachment to the Banzai-Tron character, I am really digging the possibility of this being him!

Leaked pictures:

Original Energon Mirage mold:

Original G1 Actionmaster Banzai-Tron:

trebleshot · 04-27-2009, 11:08 AM

It's very possible, but I'm curious how it will fit in with the other Botcon exclusives. Is it going to be a freebie or part of one of the souvenir sets?

GogDog · 04-27-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

It's very possible, but I'm curious how it will fit in with the other Botcon exclusives. Is it going to be a freebie or part of one of the souvenir sets?

The general consensus is that Leozack is going to be the freebie, so that would make an add-on you would have to buy. I think people are thinking that due to the freebie usually being a repaint of a figure already in the boxed set? This is all hearsay on my part as I have never been to a BotCon yet.

Aren't the freebies usually deluxes? Has the freebie ever been a figure as large as Energon Mirage?

SPLIT LIP · 04-27-2009, 12:00 PM

Ooooh, I'm liking that guy. I never got Energon Mirage, but I've always wanted him.

trebleshot · 04-27-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GogDog

The general consensus is that Leozack is going to be the freebie, so that would make an add-on you would have to buy. I think people are thinking that due to the freebie usually being a repaint of a figure already in the boxed set? This is all hearsay on my part as I have never been to a BotCon yet.

Aren't the freebies usually deluxes? Has the freebie ever been a figure as large as Energon Mirage?

Usually the freebie has always been a basic or deluxe, so Leozack being the freebie is a definite possibility. The only thing that has me puzzled is the size of the boxed set itself. Overall, it's a larger set than before, with more of the bigger molds. So I was wondering if the freebie would follow suit.

Also, Leozack and Skyquake could be a 2-pack like Laserbeak and Buzzsaw from Botcon 2006. Granted, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw were also basics and the Starscream redecos are deluxes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Ooooh, I'm liking that guy. I never got Energon Mirage, but I've always wanted him.

He's actually pretty cool. Bit of a shellformer, but otherwise good.

GogDog · 04-27-2009, 05:52 PM

I actually got a G1 Banzai-Tron in the mail today.

04-27-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	Some photos leaked of what appears to be a BotCon exclusive repaint of Energon Mirage into Banzai-Tron, a G1 Actionmaster. If true, I believe this will be the first Banzai-Tron toy since the original. I think the stock head makes for a good Banzai-Tron head. While I have no real attachment to the Banzai-Tron character, I am really digging the possibility of this being him! Leaked pictures: Original Energon Mirage mold: Original G1 Actionmaster Banzai-Tron: __________________

04-27-2009, 11:08 AM	#2
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	It's very possible, but I'm curious how it will fit in with the other Botcon exclusives. Is it going to be a freebie or part of one of the souvenir sets? __________________

04-27-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot It's very possible, but I'm curious how it will fit in with the other Botcon exclusives. Is it going to be a freebie or part of one of the souvenir sets? The general consensus is that Leozack is going to be the freebie, so that would make an add-on you would have to buy. I think people are thinking that due to the freebie usually being a repaint of a figure already in the boxed set? This is all hearsay on my part as I have never been to a BotCon yet. Aren't the freebies usually deluxes? Has the freebie ever been a figure as large as Energon Mirage? __________________

04-27-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by GogDog The general consensus is that Leozack is going to be the freebie, so that would make an add-on you would have to buy. I think people are thinking that due to the freebie usually being a repaint of a figure already in the boxed set? This is all hearsay on my part as I have never been to a BotCon yet. Aren't the freebies usually deluxes? Has the freebie ever been a figure as large as Energon Mirage? Usually the freebie has always been a basic or deluxe, so Leozack being the freebie is a definite possibility. The only thing that has me puzzled is the size of the boxed set itself. Overall, it's a larger set than before, with more of the bigger molds. So I was wondering if the freebie would follow suit. Also, Leozack and Skyquake could be a 2-pack like Laserbeak and Buzzsaw from Botcon 2006. Granted, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw were also basics and the Starscream redecos are deluxes. Quote: Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP Ooooh, I'm liking that guy. I never got Energon Mirage, but I've always wanted him. He's actually pretty cool. Bit of a shellformer, but otherwise good. __________________

04-27-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	I actually got a G1 Banzai-Tron in the mail today. __________________

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