BotCon 2014’s 30th Anniversary of Transformers event at Universal is still chugging along, and we here at TFW2005 are also still here to bring you live coverage:
– Pictures of event added
– Autobot logo on screen
– Introducing Hasbro
– Ben Montano, Mark Weber, Lenny Panzicka, Bill Paukert
– John Barber from IDW
– Talking Hall of Fame
– ARCEE WINS THE HALL OF FAME
– Arcee figure will be revealed tomorrow
– Second inductee is Rodimus
– Human inductee is Stan Bush
– Stan’s acceptance speech was basically thanks you got the touch
– Talking Dinobots
– Talking about evolution of Grimlock over the years
– Showing clip of G1 Dinobots’ debut in cartoon
– Trying to show clips but slideshow screwed up, please bear with us
– Showing cartoon clips from Dinobot Island
– Swoop is doing flying stuff, Slag is doing fire stuff, and Snarl is doing tail stuff
– Onto toys
– Talking about patterns of G1 toys and what their favorites are
– Talking Transformers Animated
– Mentioned Eric Siebenaler and Aaron Archer as the guys behind that 🙂
– Showing clips from Animated
– Mentioned Slag name change explanation
– Talking about what they were working on in 2008
– Now talking Fall of Cybertron
– Showing game trailer
– Mentioning Dinobots’ Shockwave origin in that storyline
– Showing game designs and video from High Moon
– Showing toy designs from FOC
– Building up to the movie. Almost there…
– Movie time
– Showing movie trailer
– Showing inspirational paintings for AOE
– Now showing toys
– Talking about G1 decos for SDCC
– Talking about their favorite figures they worked on
– End of panel
That’s all, folks! Be sure to check back to TFW2005 tomorrow again for the latest BotCon 2014 coverage!
Afterburner
God they probably would've had you arrested for that kind of honest candor.
LegendAntihero
That was a great panel. It's too bad they didn't take any questions so I can tell them Michael Bay sucks
Hollywood Hoist
The event was a lot of fun.
The panel was somewhat entertaining, but I tried to not have any expectations, because this event was open for non-Botcon attendees through Universal, so there were probably some casual fans that don't have the knowledge that most of us have when it comes to Transformers.
I don't understand the idea that since they didn't announce voice actors that some how they don't talk. Other than the toys and renders I don't believe we have seen them TF in any of the trailers, which doesn't mean they don't, it could mean they are saving it as a surprise in the film.
I would say my biggest frustration of the whole event is they didn't let us know in advance that there would be 0 food options (or at least I couldn't find any), I was doing rides and shopping until 8 and figured I'd eat and head to the panel at 9. It took a while before I found anywhere to eat in the park, and that place was only open until 8:30. It's a pretty minor frustration, but that's all there was to really complain about, the event was just a lot of fun.
MagnusPrimal
Wait, Frank Welker isn't it the HoF? How?
Mako Crab
Not sure if I'm misunderstanding your comment or if you misunderstood mine. I love the BW cast! They're my absolute favorite. When I said that all other TFs would fall before the BW cast, I meant that the BW cast would win in a personality contest.
Zer0
I'm sorry, but you just typed me out one big preconceived notion and then start lecturing me about having them? And where were my "preconceived notions" again?
I'm not really sure why you're trying to pick a fight, when a) you weren't being addressed and b) the person who was being addressed was addressed politely.
Citricon
that's what i don't get. there's gotta be some kind of verbal exchange between grimlock and prime before they fight each other.
Moonscream
Yes yes yes, Arcee won!
It wasn't a 'preconceived' result…after the Dinobot year, I'd have thought that people would remember to check the 'rules' to see if Hasbro had the 'you can vote once a day' bit in there again.
They did.
–Moony
Autovolt 127
I'm happy for Rodimus and Arcee getting in the HOF. Stan Bush meh.
Anguirus
1. Because there's only one Dinobot in the multiverse, he's not a "core character."
2. Because there hasn't been a new Dinobot since 2008, and in that time there have been dozens of Soundwaves.
3. Because Soundwave's appearance, voice, and gimmick are iconic outside of the hardcore fan segment; Dinobot's isn't.
4. Because sharing a name with a popular subgroup is actually a giant marketing pain in the ass.
5. Dinobot doesn't fit into "Aligned," which was the BIG push when the Hall of Fame started.
It's really quite obvious, but don't let me tread on your preconceived notions or anything.
eagc7
In the Ed Norton 2008 Hulk Film (which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe) he only said, Leave me Alone; Hulk SMASH!; Betty. the rest were roarings and growlings
in the Avengers (also part of the MCU) he only said Puny God, the rest were roarings and growlings
Zer0
I'm sorry, but I don't see where you're coming from on that. Why would you think Hasbro would disfavor Dinobot?
Hanzkaz
Less underwhelmed now – Arcee, Chromia, Brainstorm, Voyager Optimus and more…..
MasterZero
He does. But its usually very few lines.
"Hulk is strongest!" or something, I think.
Lazerwave
Never saw the Hulk, Did he talk in Hulk mode?
smkspy
That's what people say about the Hulk every movie pre-release.
Lazerwave
I'm still wondering if the Dinobots will talk in AOE. I mean there's lots of scenes with the Dinobots where they must talk. I mean they just can't roar everything can they?
salmonman78
Incoming BW fan rage expected. I would be upset as a BIG BW fan but I realize everyone has their own flavor of the TF fandom they like best.
This is also something I would love to know.
^Agreed, LOVE the coverage and appreciate it just wish this panel had a little more meat to the info given to us.
Coffee
Arcee won?
…eh.
Lazerwave
If they had concept for a 1 headed Pteranodon, why did they give him 2 heads?