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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Each year at the the BotCon Transformers Hall of Fame ceremony we are treated to quite the spectacle. Honoring some of our favorite characters with choice video clips and music. It's a fun time for everyone.

There is of course another component to the Hall of Fame ceremony, and that is the induction of real people who have worked on and helped mold the Transformers brand into what it is today. 2010 saw the induction of Peter Cullen, Bob Budiansky, Yoke Hideaki, and Kojin Ohno. In 2011 Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay were inducted for their contributions to the brand thanks to the film franchise. Now this year two more legends have been picked from their work on Transformers to join them as the 2012 class of the Transformers Hall of Fame.

Simon Furman and Chris Latta, two names that all Transformers fans know, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year's BotCon event in Dallas. Chris Latta's family will be on hand to accept the award on his behalf.

To view the announcement from Hasbro you can click here: Upcoming Human inductees in the 2012 TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Transformers Hall of Fame Inductees - Simon Furman and Chris Latta @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it has updated with the title and the description of the next new episode of Transformers Prime, set to air on 4/7 - that's now eight all-new episodes in a row!

This new episode is sounding very interesting - but even the title is a spoiler! So, if you don't want to be spoiled, stop reading now!

Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 8 - Nemesis Prime
Optimus Prime becomes destructive while MECH reveals their master plan.

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

03/17 - Operation Bumblebee Part 2
03/24 - Loose Cannons
03/31 - Crossfire
04/07 - Nemesis Prime

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 8 Title and Description @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet iacon has updated their Facebook page again with a slide from the Cybertron Con in Singapore. This slide shows the two new toys for Evac, our hero (and transport) for Transformers The Ride. Along with the previously seen legion size toy, is the deluxe version of the character in full color. This toy will be available to purchase in the gift shop at Universal Studios. No word yet on a mass release.

Check the image out by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: New Image of Deluxe Evac Toy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has updated their Facebook fan page with what appears to be a Botcon Shattered Glass Generation 2 Optimus Prime figure. Not included in the box set, this figure will either be able as one of the convention only add on figures or the possible "freebie" figure at this years convention.

Check out the figure, shown only in vehicle mode, by clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass G2 Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon Japan has listed a preorder page for Masterpiece MP11S Sunstorm. Sunstorm is confirmed by this listing to be an Amazon Japan exclusive, set for a August 25 2012 release date with a cost of 13,650 yen.

The listing also includes a selection of official images properly showcasing this exclusive Masterpiece Destron. Click on the link above to check them out.

Original Source: Masterpiece Sunstorm Official Images, Release Date, Confirmed Amazon Japan Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Autocracy #5! Autocracy #5 is out tomorrow (ONLINE ONLY!) - Wednesday, March 14th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our Autocracy #5 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Autocracy #5 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review More Than Meets The Eye #3! More Than Meets The Eye #3 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, March 14th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our More Than Meets The Eye #3 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews More Than Meets The Eye #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook has shared some further images of the Xovergen Trailerforce unofficial custom armor for Classics Optimus Prime. These new images showcase the prototype in vehicle mode, and also reveal that in true Powermaster style the Trailerforce will come with a small Powermaster / Godmaster partner which can transform into an engine and attach to the front of Classics Optimus Prime in vehicle mode. The Trailerforce is also compatible with the original Powermaster Optimus Prime cab figure.

Original Source: Xovergen Trailerforce Vehicle Mode Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy on Facebook has shared some new images of the Botcon 2012 exclusive Octopunch. Octopunch, a redeco of Hunt for the Decepticons Sea Spray, is a Classics / Shattered Glass hybrid, only one Decepticon symbol sticker away from being a full on Classics take on this member of the Mayhem Attack Squad. He's patterned after his Pretender shell rather than his inner robot, and he will potentially be a good fit with the Classics-type updates of his fellow Pretenders Bludgeon, Thunderwing and Skullgrin.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Octopunch More Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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So I was browsing the boards this morning when I saw that 2005 Boards member CodeXCDM had shared this Lego Transformers X Nintendo crossover someone had designed and I felt it was too cool not to share!

Based on the classic Nintendo Gameboy, this fan-designed Lego Transformer transforms into Soundwave! Just like the original Soundwave, he has cassettes - they are the game cartridges! And like the original, the weapons form up out of the batteries. The creation is officially named "Domaster and Tetrawing", and is the creation of Lego creator Julius von Brunk, who you might know of already for recreating the Super Mario Bros. 3 airship in Lego. Check out more of his work here.

This slice of cool and fun news comes to you via Gizmodo.

Original Source: Cool Fanmade Lego Soundwave / Gameboy Crossover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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To go along with our previous news update from yesterday, we now have new images of the next product from Xovergen. The Trailerforce-01 is a new trailer upgrade kit for Classics Optimus Prime and G1 Powermaster Optimus Prime. These images reflect the combined mode of the trailer with both Optimus figures. It also gives a back view showing exactly how Classics Prime will attach. There is also a side by side comparison of the Trailerforce-01 robot mode standing next to Classics Optimus which gives a good sense of the size of this massive new project.

Check out all the new images, courtesy of Planet Iacon on Facebook, by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: Xovergen Trailerforce-01 Robot Mode Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Plethora of images and some Gameplay Footage has surfaced online for the upcoming Asian Market MMORPG Transformers: Evolution.

Produced by Net Dragon, this Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game will definitely be an instant success due to the popular fandom for games of such genre & Transformers Franchise, on the Asian region.

Set in the Transformers: Primeverse, this game sports some impressive graphics and gameplay (for a game of this category), judging by the revealed footage. The players will be able to pit against colossal Cybertronians such as Bruticus and Defensor.

For those who cannot read Chinese, here’s a brief synopsis of the backstory, translated for your reading pleasure.

“The brutal civil war of Planet Cybertron came to Tiger Pax. It was here, the main power source of the planet was jettisoned to the stars; The Cube is gone. To eliminate Optimus Prime & the Autobots who took refuge on Earth once-and-for-all, Megatron opened a Spacebridge and pushed the floating city towards the blue planet. Tiger Pax broke into two pieces; while one orbited around the Earth, the other half fell to the sea. Only Government Agencies and handful of humans knew of the existence of Transformers and Tiger Pax. To make matters worse, a Third Faction hunts Autobots and Decepticons alike and sought after the scattered remains of Cybertron.”

The game boasts numerous weapons including Star Steel Blade, Dead Star Turbine, Doomwalker, Black Hole Contract (which utilize energy from Black Holes*), Light Trajectory Gun, Thunder Track Gun, Chaos Star Wheel (The one Bumblebee is holding on an image)

*Using the energy of Black Holes is illegal in Cybertron. But “desperate times call for desperate measures”.


To learn more about Transformers: Evolution, visit the Official Website.

Original Source: Transformers: Evolution - Asian Market MMORPG Details, Images & Gameplay Footage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Back in last October we announced a “geo-social” game for Transformers: Dark Of The Moon, titled Battle Zone.

Sadly, the game is now officially closing. TF3 Battle Zone creator Project Zebra told us that “The War is Ending”

TF3 Battle Zone is ending
a new challenge awaits you!

Battle Zone has come to the end of its life and will soon be terminated. Thanks for your support, we hope you enjoyed playing the game.

The good news is you can use your Battle Zone skills to take command of your own military force and dominate a new battlefield in the exciting new game Bunker Buster.

Original Source: Goodbye Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Battle Zone @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for March 21st, 2012. Hitting comic stores everywhere next week is Classic G.I.Joe volume 14 Trade Paper back which features the story that leads to Marvel's Generation 2 comic. Also available next week will be Classics UK Volume 2.


CLASSIC GI JOE VOL 14 TP
(W) Larry Hama (A) Andrew Wildman & Various (CA) Jonboy Meyers

Classic G.I. Joe Volume 14 continues the newly re-colored run of "A Real American Hero" with issues #135-145. Is Scarlett joining COBRA? What are Megatron and Cobra Commander up to as they join forces in the 4-issue Transformers/G.I. JOE crossover and take a look at the early days of some of the JOE's careers and lives.

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS UK TP VOL 02
Simon Furman, Ian Mennell, Wilf Prigmore, James Hill, and Jamie Delano (w) " Barry Kitson, Will Simpson, Tim Perkins, John Stokes, Jeff Anderson, and Geoff Senior (a) Andrew Wildman (c)

Classic TRANSFORMERS tales from the UK continuity continues here! Re-mastered and re-colored, these vintage TF stories are presented in order, many published for the first time in the United States! Writer and life-long TF fan James Roberts provides in-depth historical perspective front matter in each volume, and TF UK artist Andrew Wildman provides new covers! Includes issues #45-59!

Also shipping are second printings of both More Than Meets The Eye #2 and Robots in Disguise #2.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for March 21st 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This past weekend, the new Transformers Prime episode Operation Bumblebee told a story of how the Autobot Bumblebee was defeated by MECH, who forged an alliance with Starscream. How appropriate then that recently released in Asia is a new Transformers Prime two-pack featuring all these characters!

With his grip on power weakening, Megatron finds himself vulnerable for the first time. Starscream is there to take advantage of it. But with leadership within his reach, Starscream must still deal with Bumblebee and the Autobots - a truly tough opponent to overcome.

The Ultimate Opponents set consists of redecos of First Edition Bumblebee and Starscream - Bumblebee now sports a more orangey plastic and some blue stripes which fade to black along the length of his bodywork, while Starscream is redecoed with purple highlights which you could consider to be "Dark Energon" - after all, Starscream has made use of it in the past.

The set also includes PVC figures of human villains Silas and a MECH Trooper, plus a DVD featuring the episodes Convoy, Sick Mind and Out of his Head - MECH's debut episode, and a Bumblebee focus two-part episode with a lot of Starscream screentime.

Overall, it is a fun set, great if you missed the First Edition toys last time out, or if you are a fan of redecos or VS sets. The set is already out in Asia, and it is also slated for a potential Canadian release.

Click the links below and check out our gallery! Stay tuned for more Transformers Prime toy goodness!

Transformers Prime Bumblebee - Ultimate Opponents VS Set
Transformers Prime Starscream - Ultimate Opponents VS Set
Transformers Prime Silas & MECH Trooper - Ultimate Opponents VS Set

Original Source: Transformers Prime Bumblebee VS Starscream Ultimate Opponents Two Pack Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Botcon 2012 homepage has updated with the final two pages of the six page preview comic to this year's Transformers Invasion. These final two pages quickly resolve the battle sequence chronicled in the first four pages and set up the story of the boxed set comic, ending in a cameo of a veritable legion of Primes and Matrix Bearers, including Sentinel Maximus and Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime, both of whom were last seen in the club comic's Balancing Act story arc having crossed over to there from 3H's Transformers Universe comics. There's also some rather pleasing cameos by a few other characters in the epic final panel.

Check out the whole story at the Botcon homepage.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Transformers Invasion Comic Prelude Pages 5 and 6 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at Big Bad Toy Store have posted preorders for Transformers Prime Deluxe Wave 3. This assortment contains the Autobot Hot Shot, a blue redeco of Bumblebee with a new head, plus the new Decepticon releases Knockout and Vehicon. The listings are accompanied by new images of each toy, including our first looks at the vehicle modes of these three.

BBTS has preorders of the three up either as a set of three - which includes the shortpacked Vehicon - singles for Knockout and Hot Shot, plus a listing for the case of 8 Deluxes. The case assortment reveals some bad news for anyone wanting to army build Vehicons! The breakdown for Deluxe Wave 3 will be as follows:

2x Knockout
1x Vehicon
2x Hot Shot
1x Bumblebee
1x Arcee
1x Autobot Ratchet

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Wave 3 Knockout, Hot Shot and Vehicon Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Playworksonline.com had the oppurtunity to catch up with Takara's lead designer, Hideaki Yoke, at Cybertron Con and were able to sit down with him for an interview. For those that are unaware, Mr. Yoke has been working on the brand even before it became known as the Transformers. In the interview he discusses why the play pattern of Transformers is so popular, how the designers go about creating our favorite characters and why he thinks the brand will be something us fans we'll be telling our grand children about.

Click the title bar to read the full interview or the link above.

Original Source: Interview with Takara Lead Designer Hideaki Yoke @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has updated their Facebook photo album with new pictures from Singapore's Cybertron Con. These new images give us some detailed images of Takara's Transformers Prime Arms Micron figures. These figures are the same as the current Transformers Prime toys in stores except they come with new Takara only Micron figures and molded Micron ports. Did I mention that the Microns resemble various Transformers and turn into ridiculously cool weaponry?

We've mirrored the images here. To check them out, click the title bar or you can visit the link above. You can also check out a large amount of pictures of some very impressive movie customs that were on display at the convention as well.

Original Source: New Pictures of Takara Prime Arms Micron Figures from Cybertron Con @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received reports that the second assortment of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion toys has been released in Singapore. This assortment blends Movie and Prime characters in a best of both worlds approach.

On the Prime side of things, there is the addition of Breakdown to the Cyberverse series. On the Movieverse side of things, we have Evac from Transformers the Ride, the first transformable toy of Movie Mirage to date - he's a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Legends Sideways, though - and a blue redeco of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Soundwave.

Hopefully the Singapore sighting means these are also creeping into US warehouses and will put in an appearance at US retail very soon. In the mean time, read on to check out these in-hand pictures by 2005 Boards member Gunshot!

Original Source: Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 2 Released in Singapore @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Just a quick word from our sponsors Hobby Link Japan - the CM's Corporation Masterforce Minerva Guttu Kuru figure is now up for preorder. The list price on Minerva is 8,800 yen, or just over $105, but if you preorder before April 15th a 15% early bird discount to 7,840 yen (about $89) is available.

Minerva is set for a release in July, the first in a line of new Gutto Kuru figures by CM's Corp which will also include a Nightbeat themed redeco of Minerva and Ginrai.

Original Source: Masterforce Minerva Gutto Kuru Figure Up for Pre-Order @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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The Facebook group Transformers Galaxy has posted a photo of an upcoming knock-off of the Toys R Us Japan exclusive Battle Blades set. There is currently no word on when this will be released, but if you are planning on buying an official set, be alert.

Original Source: Buyer Beware: TRU Japan Exclusive Battle Blade Knock-offs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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For our Featured Ebay Auctions, we're taking a look at some cool, rare and just plain strange non-U.S. Vintage Transformers. Not going to get stranger than a Greek G1 First Aid that came with an Easter candle. Check out some of the stuff below.

• Transformers Original G1 Goodbye Megatron Starscream Gift Set w/ Box | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS 1987 Robot-Man Z Argentina Exclusive MIP G1 Jumpstarter Twin Twist | eBay
• G2 TRANSFORMERS FOREIGN RELEASE INFERNO 1994 GIGI MOC SEALED! | eBay
• GREEK G1 FIRST AID WITH EASTER CANDLE | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS G1 DECEPTICON STUNTICON X 4 MOSC FORM MENASOR EUROPEAN SPAIN CARDS | eBay
• Transformers White Cliffjumper Rare G1 Argentina Carded | eBay
• ESTRELA - ELETRIX JIPE - VINTAGE - MOC - BRAZIL | eBay
• Transformers - G1 - Cliffjumper MOSC, mexican | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS G1 EUROPEAN OVERLORD GIG BRAND NEW SEALED ULTRA-RARE | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Vintage Non-U.S. Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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A quick note to our fans regarding an issue that has been lingering around for a while. This year dealers who signed up for Botcon realized there was some new wording in the contracts related to unofficial product and how it will be handled at the show. The wording is as follows:

"Promoter and its designees, including Hasbro, Inc., each reserves the right to ban or deny display of any item for any reason. Promoter and its designees, including Hasbro, Inc., each reserves the right to confiscate any items that violates these rules and regulations. Exhibitor agrees to permit such confiscation without incident and agrees that all confiscated items shall become the property of Promoter or its designee and may be turned over to the appropriate authorities. Exhibitor herby [sic] waives and all claims against the Promotor [sic] or Hasbro, Inc. with respect to any removal of person or confiscation of items."

Basically - as a dealer, if you bring 3rd party, knock offs, or any other kind of unlicensed product to the show, Hasbro and/or Botcon can take it and throw you out.

This was very loose and could mean different things to different people, and several board members pushed for more clarification.

A Botcon representative posted a note stating the following:

From our understanding, just want to reiterate what you have gotten in email responses from us...

As long as it is official Hasbro OR TakaraTomy product then they are official products. They can also sell officially Licensed TF goods from Hasbro or TT.

If it's either made by Hasbro or TakaraTomy it is officially licensed by Hasbro or TakaraTomy, anything else is a knock off or an unofficially licenced good.

So. To be 100% clear... Licensed Transformers either from Hasbro or Takara Tomy are fine. Licensed Sci-Fi related toys from other companies is fine as well. However, again, anything that violates Hasbro IP should not be brought to BotCon.

And then clarified it further with this:

I am afraid that details will not be provided. There are SO many 3rd party items, no one is going to provide a list of what is acceptable "unlicensed" toys.

If it is unlicensed, assume it is unacceptable. Just about every 3rd party piece somehow draws on Hasbro IP, so, if you think it may in any way infringe on Hasbro's IP odds are they DO consider it an infringement.

The language they provided for our contract is the warning. Just don't bring the stuff to the show.

BotCon has had amazing Exhibitor Halls for almost 20 years, MANY of those LONG before all of these IP infringing items hit the market. I am sure it will still be an amazing Hall this year and for many years to come!

So, it looks like there is a hard push to keep 3rd party and unlicensed toys / product out of the dealer room and the convention as a whole this year. We thought you guys should know and plan accordingly.

Original Source: No 3rd Party Toys at Botcon 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Activision sent over a press release and video about their upcoming Transformers Prime video games due out in the fall. Check the video below, and read on for full PR details.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Video Games Coming - Press Release and Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.