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Convention Brochure (Pdf Format) Before the Battle of the Spark, before the Beast Wars, and in the tradition of the War Within, BotCon 2006 presents this September: “The Dawn of Futures Past!” a Transformers set and story from where it all begins. This one-of-a-kind five figure set consists of: Optimus Primal, Rattrap, Rhinox, Cheetor, and Dinobot in their pre-Beast Wars Cybertronian forms. When you see these ‘bots, you will recognize them as the pre-cursors to the Beast Wars charac- ters we all know and love. This set of figures is truly amazing and provides you with a glimpse into their personalities in a way never seen before. Bob Forward (original Beast Wars writer) has been a member of the consulting team for this prequel to the Beast Wars story. This set comes in the same collector friendly art display box as the 2005 set along with special Golden Disk Keys. To recap this terrific offer, you get five figures along with their personal weapon and Golden Disk Key. This set comes packed in foam in a large illustrated deluxe box. It will become the centerpiece of your collection as the set com- pletes the trilogy beginning with The Dawn of Futures Past, the saga of the Beast Wars and concluding with Beast Machines. Don’t wait to place your order as this set is limited to 750 editions.* Watch the BotCon.com website for pho- tographs of these amazing figures as soon as they become available. Lexington, KY The city of Lexington is the perfect place to begin your adventure. Located with- The Transformers brand has been a rite of passage for millions of boys around in a day’s drive of 75% of the U.S. population, Lexington is the northernmost the world for over 20 years. Through those years, we have been entertained by city in the South, and it’s centrally located in the Bluegrass Region at the cross- G1, G2, Beast Wars, Robots in Disguise, Armada, Universe, Energon, Cybertron, roads of I-75 and I-64. If arriving by air, be sure to request a window seat to wit- and Alternators. As different as all of these are, they all come from the same ness one of America’s most beautiful air approaches. Blue Grass Airport is a con- core. They have all grown from a rich story arc of well-loved characters along venient 10-minute drive from downtown (FREE shuttle to and from the Hyatt). with unbelievable engineering and design to create the greatest line of toys on this planet. So join us in Lexington, KY, September 28-October 1, as we cele- Home to 450 horse farms, Lexington is brate Transformers from all Generations. considered the Horse Capital of the World. Some of its wealthiest residents are horses. Convention Premiums Settled in 1775, Lexington soon became known as the “Athens of the West.” Today, BotCon 2006 brings you another outstanding collection of figures that is a must there are plenty of museums, art galleries, have for every collector. This set will be the star in every Transformers fan’s col- shopping opportunities, historic homes, lection as it tells an untold story. Bringing together classic characters, along with sporting venues and restaurants guaranteed two new head sculpts; this set celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Beast Wars. to please a variety of tastes. Keep in mind that your Bluegrass experience only begins Here’s the story… in Lexington. In surrounding towns, you’ll discover Civil War battlefields, bourbon For centuries, there has been peace between the Maximals and Predacons, an distilleries and world-famous arts and uneasy, yet stable truce allowing Cybertron to thrive long after the last days of crafts. You can walk the quiet paths of a restored Shaker village, take a scenic the Great War. The Great War, the end of which found the Decepticons finally drive on country roads or hike sweeping gorges and fish nearby lakes. No matter falling victim to their quest for power, at long last was over. Many of the last how you choose to experience Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass Region, Autobots, having achieved a final victory, found peace in the secluded parts of you’re bound to leave with wonderful memories of its history and hospitality. their home planet. However, three stayed behind to help guide the young Maximal population to prepare them for that inevitable day when those who Convention Weekend Overview want to conquer Cybertron would return. Our four days of fabulous Transformers fun begins with a tour of Toyota’s The Predacons, born from what remained of the original five, emerged only to largest plant in North America featuring their advanced robotic manufacturing find that the Maximals, like their Autobot ancestors, would not surrender to techniques (ok, a few people work there too). After being mesmerized by oppression and tyranny. So, a truce was made between the mysterious Maximal Toyota, we will be off to the Buffalo Trace Distillery for lunch and their “hard High Command and the current ruling council of the Predacon army. But now, a hat” tour with a behind-the-scenes look at the entire distilling process. renegade (neither side anticipated) has taken up the mantle of his namesake and prepares for a new war to begin. On the other side of the galaxy, the Registration pick-up will be on Thursday evening from 6 pm-10 pm in the Commander of a small group of Maximals on an exploration ship will soon find Lexington Center. Sign up on or before July 1, 2006 and your registration time that they are the only ones who stand between this renegade and the conquest of will be from 6 pm-8 pm. Sign up after that date and your registration time will Cybertron. start at 8pm. All of your documents will be color coded so we will know to which group you belong. Walk up registrations will not be taken until Friday “Optimus Primal, this is Maximal High Command. A Predacon who goes by the morning. To purchase any of the convention souvenirs (yes – they’re a secret!) name of Megatron has stolen the Golden Disk. You and your Axalon crew are to on Thursday night, you must have on your convention name badge. You are intercept his ship and retrieve the disk at any cost. The future of our world welcome on Thursday night (or any time the Sales Room is closed) to trade depends on it!” room to room. Make sure you use the official message board to let folks know where your room is located. “Well now, that’s just Prime!” -Optimus The Trans-Fan Event of a Lifetime! TRANSFORMERS® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HASBRO, INC. AND IS USED WITH PERMISSION. TRANSFORMERS COLLECTORS’ CLUB IS A TRADEMARK OF FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC. ©2005 FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC. On Thursday Night after reg- Sales Room Experience on Friday and Early Bird privileges on Saturday, admit- istration closes, we will be tance to the Awards Party, and admittance to all convention panels/seminars hosting MSTF! So join Greg (tours additional). You will also receive $50 in gaming coupons for Awards “M Sipher” Sepelak and crew Party and Casino night. This year’s figure set is outstanding! We have spared no for another hilarious evening expense on this set and we know you will love it. Cost for registration is $299 of Transformers parody. for non-members, or $249 for club members. You will receive your convention items upon check-in at the convention. The pre-convention tour is available for Friday morning will start with an additional charge. NOTE: Primus Package attendees will receive an extra dealer set up from 7:30 am to convention piece not available with the non-attending package, however you 2 pm, while late registration must pick up your convention package in person.* This extra piece will not be pick-up will start at 8:30 am sold and is our gift to you for making the trip. Only the Primus Package holders along with contest set-up. can be entered in the free trip give-aways on Sunday at 3 pm. Please note: 6% Seminars will start at 10 am. Watch for future announcements in the TCC newslet- Kentucky sales tax will be added to each attending order.*† ters and online at transformersclub.com for the complete list of scheduled events. The Mini-Con Package includes: the Awards Party event, name badge and admit- The registered attendee Private Sales Room Experience will be from 2-5 pm. This tance to all show events (tours additional). This package can only be purchased special Sales Room shopping time is only for BotCon registered package holders. in conjunction with the Primus Package and is offered so that accompanying Our special guests will be on hand for autographs during this time as well. family members can join in the fun. Cost is $75 per Mini-Con for the first pack- age and (for club members) $60 for each family member beyond that. Each New this year is Game Night on Friday evening. This will be an opportunity for Primus Package is limited to four additional Mini-Con Packages.* Please note: you to battle other collectors in the new Transformers Attacktix and other minia- 6% Kentucky sales tax will be added to each attending order.*† ture or card based games. The Protoform Package includes: convention pin, name badge, convention program On Saturday morning, the sales floor will open early for registered attendees with comic, admittance to the sales room including the private preview of the sales with the general public being admitted at 10 am.
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