The BotCon webpage just updated with very big news, announcing Frank Welker as their first and featured guest for this year’s show in St. Charles Illinois!
BotCon is thrilled to announce that our featured guest for this year’s convention is none other than FRANK WELKER, voice of the original MEGATRON from the 1980’s Transformers cartoon series. Of course MEGATRON was just ONE of over a dozen characters Mr. Welker has voiced for the Transformers, with his most recent role being that of GALVATRON in last year’s live action hit Transformers: Age of Extinction. Be sure to read the press release detailing his appearance at BotCon!How big of a reveal is this?! Read on after the jump for the press release details. PRESS RELEASE March 26, 2015 For More Information Contact: Pete Sinclair [email protected]
Frank Welker, legendary voice actor and original voice for MEGATRON, to appear at BotCon 2015 on June 19th and 20th. This will be Mr. Welker’s first ever convention appearance. Fort Worth, TX – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention BotCon, announced today that Frank Welker, one of the greatest voice actors of our generation, will be the featured guest for BotCon 2015. From his first voice role as Fred on the Hanna-Barbera series Scooby-Doo, Where are you! to the voice of one of the most iconic villains in cartoon history, MEGATRON, the tyrannical leader of the Decepticons, Frank Welker’s characters have entertained kids of all ages kids for over 40 years! This year’s award-winning convention featuring Frank Welker will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort June 18th thru June 21st in the great city of St. Charles, right outside of Chicago. You can make your hotel reservations now at BotCon.com.
In the coming weeks, pop culture enthusiasts from around the world will be able to register for BotCon 2015 and purchase the “Frank Welker VIP experience” package. This package will contain ONE autograph from Frank Welker, ONE professional picture with Frank Welker, an EXCLUSIVE MEGATRON art print, an EXCLUSIVE MEGATRON souvenir pin and VIP seating at his moderated panel on Saturday. This package will be available to anyone who purchases the BotCon Primus package. Fans and collectors who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive a five-figure convention set, admission to the Friday private sales room experience, priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and admittance to the Saturday night Dinner and Awards party. Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers figure to go along with their convention box set. Day passes for non-registered guests (general public) will be available at the door on Saturday and Sunday only.
For all the information regarding BotCon 2015 show activities, hotel updates and the exclusive figure offerings be sure to stay tuned to BotCon.com.
About Hasbro Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company’s world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company’s Hasbro Studios is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling around Hasbro brands across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. Through the Company’s deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.” Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2015 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Fun Publications For 20 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit TransformersClub.com, GIJoeClub.com, GIJoeCon.com, and BotCon.com. BotCon is a registered trademark of Fun Publications, Inc. © 2015 Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved
Rael
Yep. Somebody get him an Action Master, Revoltech, SCF, etc.
Grimlockimus
"Sir it appears the bag you had checked contained over a hundred plastic hand guns…I'm going to have to ask you to step off of the plane."
Moonscream
He said in a recent interview (on Radio Free Cybertron, I think) that no one's ever given him a Megatron.
Someone should remedy that.
(Sadly, that will not be me. )
–Moony
Rodimus
When should we approximately expect it to go live?
Bed Bugs
Asking that question is premature though, since only the 300 or so that get the VIP Experience before it sells out will be able to accurately answer it. Ask again once Pre-Reg has gone live.
allew
It didn't even occur to me to get Leader Megatron signed – great idea Grimlockimus, thanks!
Grimlockimus
New as it may be I'd have him sign Leader Combiner Wars Megatron. Seems like the one of the best figures we've gotten of the character and I don't like the Masterpiece toy enough to drop money on it just for a signature.
allew
So what are you guys planning to have signed by the esteemed Mr. Welker? I think I'm gonna get SDCC MP Soundwave signed since he voiced everyone in the box (Soundwave, Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw). If I can bring my nephew again like last year I'll also get Walmart MP Skywarp signed since I always liked Mr. Welker's tough guy punk voice for him.
I'd love to get Megatron signed but maybe chancey to take a gun Megatron on board the plane?
Bed Bugs
I hear it's not who you know, but who you blow….
griffin-of-oz
Awww… but I really want to know how to get into voice acting.
G.B. Blackrock
I'd like to echo this request.
Pete Sync
The contract is already signed. MAYBE we ask about a few things for charity but the program for this year is already in place.
PrimeTarget
Pete,
Thanks for taking care of the question panel thing. Nothing worse than sitting at one of these things and cringing at some of the awkward questions.
Also what are your thoughts on the idea that was posted earlier on being able to purchase a signed print?
Bed Bugs
Might have to if you don't beat 300 other attendees to registering.
TransfanG1
…..and 2015? C'mon Pete I REALLY don't want to go to San Antonio….
Grimlockimus
My mistake then, was just going off memory.
griffin-of-oz
Yes and no….
Yes, he doesn't always show up, but he is the second most frequent attendee of American BotCons, at 8… which is just behind David Kaye who has been to 9.
No, the last one was 2012.
(years of attendance – 97, 04, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12)
(edit – beaten to it while posting up these numbers)
Pete Sync
2012 actually
Grimlockimus
I think the last time Peter Cullen was at Botcon was the one in 2010, so in other words, he doesn't always show up.
Plus he's going to be attending TFcon Toronto, not sure how his schedule would work around two cons so close to each other.
Enigma2K2
I just assumed that he always shows up or something.