BotCon 2002: Dates and Location
Glen Hallit
At long last, www.botcon.com received a much needed facelift! We've
added some new content that should prove most interesting over the next year
or so, but more imminently, the dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
decided and revealed!
Let us know what you think and prepare yourselves! Let the ride begin again!
3H Enterprises
JORDAN L DERBER
for BC out of all the ones I've been to (each since 98). Very convenient
location, nice convention center and hotel, decent little town, lots of
places to eat nearby (unlike Durham, unless you had a car). I wouldn't
complain if Fort Wayne was the place BC was held every year from now on.
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3H Enterprises >>
Can't say the location is much of a suprise.
Well, so much for all my hopes...
At least it's only 8 hours away.
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Just as unique as everyone else.
BW Sidecutter
>added some new content that should prove most interesting over the next year
>or so, but more imminently, the dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
>decided and revealed!
Errrrr...but all the links about it lead to a page saying to check pback later
for dates and location...
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and I still had that stuck in cache...
Black Zarak
> My suggestion heeded! FORT WAYNE Forever! Only 15 hours from here!
Awesome. I was counting on not going next year since I'll probably
buying a house and moving. But it looks like I might be able to go to
BotCon afterall. Yay.
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Way to go, Glen! I'm freaking excited! Money is going to be saved
starting.... NOW!
And I promise, I'll try not to break Botcon this year. ;-)
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Daniel Suh
YOU, oh, thank you, for choosing Ft. Wayne again. Only a seven hour drive
from Ottawa. I'm there.
But more importantly, you've got Cryotek's--CRYOTEK's---tech specs and bio
up! I am drooling freely from the mouth right now.
Suspsy, now if only we had some stats on him
"War is good for business . . . or for pleasure." -Cryotek
Stranger
into my plans (I live in TX, but plan on visiting friends in IN next
summer).
Nice site by the way....though I kinda miss the old look. What can I say,
I'm a sentimentalist.
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M Sipher
if BC never left there.
On the other... Cryotek's specs. I'm not wild about them. Too... munchkiny.
Super-powerful super-intelligent ultimate badguy. I mean, I kinda like how
he got screwed over by Megs (hell, he's done it to everyone else), and I'm
all for more officially-retconned recolors like Chro... but... not even the
typical "extreme heat can counter his defenses" kinda deal?
M "So, Where's Burro And Trench?" Sipher
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> But more importantly, you've got Cryotek's--CRYOTEK's---tech specs and bio
> up! I am drooling freely from the mouth right now.
Heh- based on the past trend....I bet all 10's and a 9 wouldn't be too far
off the mark.
Hooper X
IS.
ON.
Like the proverbial motherfucking neckbones.
Fort Wayne... are you ready for another dose of The Hoop?
-HX
"I must kill you, because God told me to." -Tigatron(?)
"Vooral die smeerlap van een Hooper X !! QWe hate yopu !!!!!!!!" -Drunken
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> But more importantly, you've got Cryotek's--CRYOTEK's---tech specs and bio
> up! I am drooling freely from the mouth right now. >>
Hehhehheh....Hoarfrost
Say it out loud, and tell me the first half doesn't sound dirty...
if you're perverted enough, the last part sounds dirty too.
hehhehheh
Pyre[Rock]
>
> But more importantly, you've got Cryotek's--CRYOTEK's---tech specs and bio
> up! I am drooling freely from the mouth right now.
Ya know, I really hate the TM2 Megaton toy, but this thing is sweet looking.
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Paul Segal
>From: "M Sipher" msi...@mindspring.com
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>
>On the one hand, excellent. Ft. Wayne was really nice place. I'd be happy
>if BC never left there.
>
>On the other... Cryotek's specs. I'm not wild about them. Too... munchkiny.
>Super-powerful super-intelligent ultimate badguy. I mean, I kinda like how
>he got screwed over by Megs (hell, he's done it to everyone else), and I'm
>all for more officially-retconned recolors like Chro... but... not even the
>typical "extreme heat can counter his defenses" kinda deal?
He's got a weakness.
His weakness is that he's moody.
It's explained right there, all you have to to do is beat Cryotek once and
he'll go sulk in his room wishing his plan had worked...
-Paul Segal
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Aaron F. Bourque
>Fort Wayne... are you ready for another dose of The Hoop?
I think they're still recovering from their first dose . . .
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I think they're still recovering from their first dose . . . >>
Don't be silly, Hoop is like a drug, everyone wants more
Sure it's not healthy, but how healthy does America look?
DarkClaw
>IT.
>
>IS.
>
>ON.
>
>Like the proverbial motherfucking neckbones.
"Botcon 2002: Breaking Necks and Cashing Checks"?
>Fort Wayne... are you ready for another dose of The Hoop?
Hoop, there aren't enough antidotes in the world that can counter a
dose of you.
-- DC; Hooper X, deadlier than arsenic and twice as tasty.
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ViceGripX
Glen Hallit wrote...
> Greetings everyone!
Hullo!
Well, I certainly don't fault anyone for the choice. From what I understand,
it's a fan favorite. Sadly, it's a little too far and too expensive for me.
Still, hope everyone able to attend has a blast. How soon can we expect a
guest list?
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Goldbug
"ViceGripX" <phoenix...@BLOCKmindspring.com> wrote:
Hmm closer to me than this years, maybe I will go this time since it is
in August instead of June/July. Depends on how much it costs and if the
exclusives are RID. ;)
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Darwinian Road Kill
: Greetings everyone!
<waves>
: but more imminently, the dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
: decided and revealed!
: Let us know what you think and prepare yourselves! Let the ride begin again!
Okay, all in favour of renaming Fort Wayne "Walky's Ass"...
Ryan :>
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BW Sidecutter
Don't you think one suppository a decade is enough?
GalenPrime
much every other year. Sadly, these have always been in the same year.
UNTIL NOW!!!! This looks like it's going to be my first Botcon...finally :)
I've been trying to go since 97 or 98, and now that I'm gonna be all gradiated
from college n' stuff, I'm gonna finally go! I'm stoked. Seriously stoked.
> Greetings everyone!
You had me at hello!
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Bluestreak7
>
Hello
>
> At long last, www.botcon.com received a much needed facelift! We've
>added some new content that should prove most interesting over the next year
>or so, but more imminently, the dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
>decided and revealed!
>
All I can say is YAY! The only way I probably could make it was if it was in
Illinois or one of its surrounding states. Yay!
>Let us know what you think and prepare yourselves! Let the ride begin again!
I think it's great.
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Daniel Suh
> IT.
>
> IS.
>
> ON.
>
> Like the proverbial motherfucking neckbones.
>
> Fort Wayne... are you ready for another dose of The Hoop?
Right now in Ft. Wayne, the few citizens who walk the streets are being
overcome by an unnaturally chilly gust of wind and darkening clouds
overhead. They hug their children close to them and scurry for safety. An
evil is soon to return . . .
Suspsy, maybe this year, I can sneak a peek at his name badge and find out
Hoop's real name.
"I'm ready to bust heads and see some heavy action!" -Afterburner
Hooper X
>Don't be silly, Hoop is like a drug, everyone wants more
Hell yeah. First one's free, kid, but if you want more, it's gonna cost ya.
Hooper X
>>Fort Wayne... are you ready for another dose of The Hoop?
>
>Don't you think one suppository a decade is enough?
THIS TOWN NEEDS AN ENEMA!
JHooksX
everyone else from #wiigii! has fun, though.
(X)
Doug Kern
> << Greetings everyone!
>
>
> At long last, www.botcon.com received a much needed facelift! We've
> added some new content that should prove most interesting over the next year
> or so, but more imminently, the dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
> decided and revealed!
>
>
>
>
>
> Can't say the location is much of a suprise.
>
> Well, so much for all my hopes...
>
> At least it's only 8 hours away.
And it is 12 hours away from me. I am just happy I don't need to fly,
still nervous about air travel. Now I can got with a bunch of freinds
like I did the two previous years. Not to mention renting a van for
the trip with a bunch of people is very conveinent, cause it makes
halling stuff back and forth a bit more easier.
I am very happy with the location. The facilities for BC 2000 were
great, and there are lots of food places nearby.
Jackpot
>
> dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
> decided and revealed!
Yeah, well, the West Coast didn't want you losers, anyway.
- Jackpot (A "Transformers convention"? How droll.)
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Glen Hallit <dgha...@rochester.rr.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> At long last, www.botcon.com received a much needed facelift! We've
> added some new content that should prove most interesting over the next
year
been
> decided and revealed!
>
> Let us know what you think and prepare yourselves! Let the ride begin
again!
Well, I have a couple of thoughts on this...
I really like Fort Wayne. I understand the reasons for selecting it
repeatedly, given the fact that it is the back-up location. The facilities
are great, the city is decent, and I have fond memories of it from 2000. I
will probably attend again.
Otoh, I use Botcon as a vacation for my wife and I. As I can only afford 1
vacation a year, It is rather irritating to go to Indiana again after just
one year of not doing so.
Looking at the map on the Botcon site, there is a rather marked disparity of
east versus west. As I come from the northwest, I was hoping that since all
but 1 had been in middle to eastern locales, that this year it would be a
bit closer, or in the south. Maybe Denver, or Dallas, or someplace in New
Mexico, Arizona, or California!
Obviously, there are factors I have no idea about, such as how many fans
come from the east, etc. Perhaps there would be more attendance from people
in the west if it were closer to us. In fact, the 1998 Botcon drew the
largest percentage of non-preregistrants to the show. This helps to
increase the Fandom, as shown by the pre-registrant attendance jump of
64% -after- the California show. There would certainly be more diversity
among dealers if it were on the west coast, as Japanese dealers could get a
direct flight that is 4 hours shorter for them, not including any layovers.
Seems like this would be a good idea, as the Japanese stuff is the most
sought after. Also, there is more Japanese stuff on the west coast in
general, as that is the common point of entry for imports from the orient.
As a dealer I would like to have the opportunity the Eastern dealers do to
drive the product myself instead of shipping a vanload of goods back and
forth across the country. The last two years, shpping my product cost me
more than the whole rest of my show registration, meals, and hotel stay
combined (and I buy two of each toy, 2 dealer tables, and 1 of everything
else!.) I have two vehicles able to carry the amount of stuff I bring, but
it isn't affordable to drive more than 1,000 miles with either of them, nor
is it worth the time. Not to mention the fact that I could save on airfare,
etc... as most eastern dealers do by driving their product.
If there will never again be a Botcon held in a western state, perhaps a
split is in order, a Botcon East and a Botcon West. This creates problems,
and solves some too. Yes, it dilutes each show a bit, But there are many
who would attend both of them. Each show would be smaller logistically,
therefore easier to manage. There would be fewer guests at each one, due to
the cost of obtaining guests versus attendance numbers. But the exclusive
could be the same, plus it could be split into two orders for logistical
purposes, packaging, etc...
Please note that this is not bitching about it "not being in my town." I
think the reasons I've given are valid. As I have said before, I'd be
curious to know how many attendees are from the western states versus
eastern... perhaps a percentage thing. It just seems kinda unfair, that's
all.
Necrotron
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Pyre[Rock]
>
> I am very happy with the location. The facilities for BC 2000 were
> great, and there are lots of food places nearby.
>
I wonder what will be found in the Arby's parking lot this year. :-)
Jackpot
>
> There would certainly be more diversity
> among dealers if it were on the west coast, as Japanese dealers could get a
> direct flight that is 4 hours shorter for them, not including any layovers.
> Seems like this would be a good idea, as the Japanese stuff is the most
> sought after.
That thought had occurred to me, and I'm glad to hear someone else say it.
In terms of US population alone, more people live toward the East Coast;
therefore, the farther west BC moves, the less central it is (generally
speaking). But people tend to forget that we Americans on the West _do_
have somebody to _our_ west, as well. It's a looooong way west, but
it's there all the same, and who can say what effect a
four-hours-shorter flight would have on Japanese dealer attendance?
> If there will never again be a Botcon held in a western state, perhaps a
> split is in order, a Botcon East and a Botcon West.
I'm not sure I'd go for that.
If I were to attend a BC, it would be mainly to meet all you freaks, so
see just who exactly I've been wasting my online life with. And there's
already going to be a fair amount of absence anyway, as people have
other obligations or lack of motivation or money or whatever that keeps
them from joining the party. Splitting the remaining ATTers up into two
groups would probably be enough to discourage _me_ from going. [sound
of the Hallits scrambling to create said schism]
Plus.... I don't think it would feel as "real" if there were another BC
somewhere else in the country. (Especially since _every_ BC has been
"BC East," so ours would probably feel like a knockoff.) Anyway, is
this fandom really big enough to support both simultaneously?
> Please note that this is not bitching about it "not being in my town."
I'm kinda bitching about that, but I'm ripping off your rationales and
using them as a skimpy, tattered loincloth over my thoughtlessly
self-centered naughty bits.
- Jackpot (Just wait'll I get my webcam working!)
ViceGripX
> Glen Hallit wrote:
> >
> > dates and location of BotCon 2002 have been
> > decided and revealed!
>
> Yeah, well, the West Coast didn't want you losers, anyway.
Well, on the bright side to those in the fine state of Washington, there's
always CybCon 2002. :)
Sure, there won't be any big-name guests, but there will likely be a bunch
of cool guys hanging out.
And then there's the CybCon 2002 exclusive toy. Let's just say BM/G1
Scavenger was just the beginning! ;)
> - Jackpot (A "Transformers convention"? How droll.)
I wholeheartedly concur. </Blast-Off>
ShadowWing
Hooper X
>Blah blah blah Spammy blah blah:
>
>>Don't be silly, Hoop is like a drug, everyone wants more
>
>Hell yeah. First one's free, kid, but if you want more, it's gonna cost
>ya.
Remember kids, just say no.
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Stranger wrote
>
>Nice site by the way....though I kinda miss the old look. What can I
>say, I'm a sentimentalist.
They went with the Botcon Beyond look, and personally I like it. I also
like how they merged the sites. Very nice job, indeed.
Necrotron
> therefore, the farther west BC moves, the less central it is (generally
> speaking). But people tend to forget that we Americans on the West _do_
> have somebody to _our_ west, as well. It's a looooong way west, but
> it's there all the same, and who can say what effect a
> four-hours-shorter flight would have on Japanese dealer attendance?
Not just 4 hours, but no plane transfer... ie: less potential for lost
luggage.
Since there's been no Japanese Botcon for a couple years... it should be
worth considering for that reason alone.
Not to mention all the Aussies, Hawaians, Koreans and others fartehr west
who could probably travel a bit cheaper by just flying direct to the west
coast.
>
> > If there will never again be a Botcon held in a western state, perhaps a
> > split is in order, a Botcon East and a Botcon West.
>
> I'm not sure I'd go for that.
>
> If I were to attend a BC, it would be mainly to meet all you freaks, so
> see just who exactly I've been wasting my online life with. And there's
> already going to be a fair amount of absence anyway, as people have
> other obligations or lack of motivation or money or whatever that keeps
> them from joining the party. Splitting the remaining ATTers up into two
> groups would probably be enough to discourage _me_ from going. [sound
> of the Hallits scrambling to create said schism]
The true freaks would go to both of them.
> Plus.... I don't think it would feel as "real" if there were another BC
> somewhere else in the country. (Especially since _every_ BC has been
> "BC East,"
All except for one of them...
so ours would probably feel like a knockoff.) Anyway, is
> this fandom really big enough to support both simultaneously?
Look at the attendance numbers for the past Botcons. If you consider that
the precentage of non-preregistrants was the highest at the 98 show when the
TF fandon was just ramping up, consider what it would be now! Transformers
is nowhere near the apex as far as fandom goes, and a west coast "official"
Botcon would rock the house. I would suspect that all previous attendance
numbers would be shattered. If it were me, I'd place them near opposite
ends of the summer, with one in late June, and one in late August. Plus I'd
make sure a few unique gueasts would be at each one. That way, the insane
people would have more incentive to attend both of them.
A primary reason why the non-preregistrant attendance was higher is that
California already has numerous and sundry tourist attractions drawing
people from around the US and the world. A Transfamily could plan an entire
vacation with Botcon as its centerpiece. Plus, Westerners are more likely to
drive a fair distance to see something, as they do it all the time. We have
no turnpikes and/or other travel nuisances stopping us from moving the vast
distances in our states. So I'd be far more likely to drive to Arizona,
Colorado, or Wyoming, than to drive much farther than that, particularly to
be someplace I've already been to once. Frankly, FW isn't that great,
certainly not worth a 3 day drive (with hotel stays, 2 days dead-heading.)
Heaven forbid they hold it in Vegas, where the airlines were offering
incentives to travel there BEFORE the terrorist attacks. I'll be damned if
you can't find something to do in Vegas, home of the $2 steak dinner, and
topless jousting! (well, maybe not both together...)
>
> > Please note that this is not bitching about it "not being in my town."
Hell, I live in Oregon. Portland would be a great town for the show, but I
know it'll never -ever- come here. I'd be fully willing to drive 1000 or so
miles to go to BC. There are numerous accounts of BC road trips on the net,
but the most I've ever gotten to talk aout was the lack of cohesive compass
point labeling in Durham (South was really East), and insane hick drivers
crossing the centerline in Ft. Wayne. At this point, I'd -drive- to
Minneapolis St. Paul, rather than fly the unfriendly skies. I suspect that
the recent events had a part in the decision. Ft. Wayne is central/eastern,
so that -perhaps- a larger number of people could attend by driving instead
of flying. It sucks to be me, and everyone else west of the rockies.
> I'm kinda bitching about that, but I'm ripping off your rationales and
> using them as a skimpy, tattered loincloth over my thoughtlessly
> self-centered naughty bits.
>
> - Jackpot (Just wait'll I get my webcam working!)
Oh, Joy!
er, not...
Necrotron
...and keep the hell away from your little dog, too...
ShadowWing
ViceGripX wrote
>How soon can we expect a guest list?
We already know a few RiD cast members would be willing to attend. I'd
like to see them interact with some of their namesake's VA's.
>ViceGripX - When I say, "Turkey!" you say, "Corn!"
>"Turkey!"
Popcorn. {runs}
JORDAN L DERBER
Necrotron <necr...@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>64% -after- the California show. There would certainly be more diversity
>among dealers if it were on the west coast, as Japanese dealers could get a
>direct flight that is 4 hours shorter for them, not including any layovers.
>Seems like this would be a good idea, as the Japanese stuff is the most
>sought after. Also, there is more Japanese stuff on the west coast in
>general, as that is the common point of entry for imports from the orient.
Placing BC in Detroit or Chicago would have this same effect, as there are
many airlines that fly over the arctic circle from Japan to these cities.
I know many people have said that despite the lack of events, BC 96 in
Chicago had some of the best selections and prices for Japanese stuff.
Jordan Derber, Uber-Otaku
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> Now I know where I'm _not_ going to be August 2-4 of next year. :D Hope
> everyone else from #wiigii! has fun, though.
Curse you! Someday, you and I *will* be at the same BotCon, and on that
day, the world shall tremble.
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> Recharge wrote:
>
> > My suggestion heeded! FORT WAYNE Forever! Only 15 hours from here!
Only 7 for me. Best part is, Monday Aug 5 is a holiday in Ontario, so I
have a long weekend. Hmmm, Chicago's only 4 hours out...
Scott
JHooksX
>Curse you! Someday, you and I *will* be at the same BotCon, and on that
>day, the world shall tremble.
The day I get my balls back, I s'pose...
The pattern: When Hooks has a girlfriend, Hooks does not attend Botcons. Hooks
was SINGLE in '98. Not so every following year.
I need to cut this damn chain around my neck...
(X)
Darwinian Road Kill
: Now I know where I'm _not_ going to be August 2-4 of next year. :D Hope
: everyone else from #wiigii! has fun, though.
Why, thank you.
M Sipher
news:9suvsm$9jj$1...@usenet01.srv.cis.pitt.edu...
> In article <FMzI7.112174$WW.67...@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
> Necrotron <necr...@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> >64% -after- the California show. There would certainly be more diversity
> >among dealers if it were on the west coast, as Japanese dealers could get
a
> >direct flight that is 4 hours shorter for them, not including any
layovers.
> >Seems like this would be a good idea, as the Japanese stuff is the most
> >sought after. Also, there is more Japanese stuff on the west coast in
> >general, as that is the common point of entry for imports from the
orient.
>
> Placing BC in Detroit or Chicago would have this same effect, as there are
> many airlines that fly over the arctic circle from Japan to these cities.
> I know many people have said that despite the lack of events, BC 96 in
> Chicago had some of the best selections and prices for Japanese stuff.
Personally, I attribute that more to both the general US fandom not having
"caught up" with what all was available overseas, and the Japanese dealers
not having quite "caught up" with the rising prices and interest in TFs in
general. And most of that selection w/ excellent price WAS at the one
"table" (where I did most of my shopping that year)...
I mean, '97 boasted a LOT more tables with Japanese TFs, but prices had also
jumped considerably. And the fandom was larger and much more AWARE of what
existed o'er there.
M "Oh, Those Poor Japanese Souls... The 'Dealer Day Pass' Must Have Been A
Nightmare For Them. I Don't Think They KNEW About It..." Sipher
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All I have to say is...FUCKIN' A!
I was intending to not go to BotCon, 'cause I'm falling out of this
Transformers thing, but now that I know it's in Fort Wayne, a 2-2 1/2
hour drive from here, you can COUNT on me being there.
Mmmm...toys, booze, midwestern cigarettes and fireworks.
God bless Indiana.
--
Bryce
superspy
neurons, and then said
news:60f4247.01111...@posting.google.com:
Jesus Christ, CS.
.......
You go for the toys??
'spy: booze, partying, and causing generic and/or specific havoc. 'Tis my
three reasons.
Darwinian Road Kill
: I wonder what will be found in the Arby's parking lot this year. :-)
As long as it's not a batch of bounty hunters, I'm happy. :)