IDW announces VIP Botcon Tour

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  1. General Tekno

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    They're apparently asking $500. Granted, this includes a bunch of swag (that itself promises a single item worth $125), but I'm not sure how that price is justified.
     
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    Would love to go, but that's a little rich for my blood.
     
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    Elitism at it's finest. :lol 
     
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    yes. come be l33t with me. there will be cake
     
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    Not for me but I passed the info along to a friend who signed up.
     
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    I'm not really a fan of IDW but this sounds more interesting than anything Botcon has announced so far.
     
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    BotCon 2013 - IDW Announce Transformers VIP Tour Thursday, June 27th

    I wasn't sure which subject to put it under comics or sittings so I've chosen comics.

    For all those who can attend please let us know how was the VIP tour and take pictures for us if you can.

    "IDW Publishing Presents a rare peek inside what goes into making comics! The studio is opening its doors to a select few and offering a special VIP tour that is sure to be a memorable one. Meet with creators, editors, and walk away with more exclusives goodies than you'll know what to do with! Meet The Creators Behind the Comics! Featuring appearances by: Livio Ramondelli, Josh Burcham, Matt Frank, John Barber and more! Thursday, June 27th 2-5pm - Purchase Tickets Now at idwpublishing.com".

    Websites:

    BotCon 2013 - IDW Announce Transformers VIP Tour Thursday, June 27th Transformers News Reviews Movies Comics and Toys

    IDW Publishing | Bot-Con VIP Tour 2013

    If this thread is a repeat please be kind enough to merge or delete.
     
  9. Rotorstorm

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    As expensive as it is, I do think it would be worth it. But I'm not going to Botcon anyway so what do I know :p 
     
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    Im very tempted. I have my family with me this year though :) 
     
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    It'd be cheaper to get a job as an IDW janitor to get an invite.
     
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    Hell, I'm not interested in going to Botcon but this thing... This sounds neat with a capital \m/
     
  13. videriant

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    Too rich for my blood but I thought the same think about the Golden Package last year. The cost may be needed to pay for the CEO's time. .

    Isn't that elitism by definition? Or are we talking Elite elitism? :p 
     
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    If I was going I'd be tempted, as it is I'd rather give IDW that money towards an exclusive cover for the shop and maybe have an artist or two here :)  (I'm like the halfway point between Oregon and San Diego :)  )
     
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    Strip out all the expensive merchandise/sketches and just give me the tour bits for around $200 and I'd be tempted, but $500 is just too much, which is a shame as it's by some distance the most interesting Botcon related offering so far this year.
     
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    ....DAMN IT. The year I know there's no way I'm going. :-( it may be a bit pricey, but I would be all over this. Getting your name in a comic book is a special sort of thrill that can't be replicated.
     
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    Its kind of telling that Roberts and Milne aren't on the list.
     
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    Telling that I believe Roberts lives overseas?
     
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    Cake = sold.
     
  20. jessecuster

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    At $500 a head, I am pretty sure they can afford to fly him over.