BotCon 2013 is just a litttle more than then a month away, June 27th - 30th in San Diego, California. Just in via the BotCon twitter page we have got our first look at the Machine Wars Termination 2013 convention exclusive comic that will be available at the show. Get a look at a panel from the comic now for a taste of what's to come.

BotCon 2013 updates with a preview page for this year exclusive convention comic Machine Wars: Termination. The preview page features the same characters that will be offered in the convention set including Hoist, Skywarp, Strika, Obsidian and Octane. Check out the Machine Wars: Termination drawn by Josh Burcham for more details below.

The official BotCon 2013 site has been have updated with a preview image of the BotCon 2013 Set Machines Of War Box set. The mockup shows off a look that mimmicks the classic Machine Wars box styling. The five-figure boxed set, which includes General Obsidian, General Strika, Commander Megaplex, Clone Warrior Skywarp, and Autobot Hoist, will be presented in an illustrated display box. Get a look at the Preview Image and more details of BotCon 2013 Set Machines Of War Box Set below for the full reveal.

The official BotCon 2013 site has posted some new images of their exclusive Obsidian voyager class exclusive action figure. The images show a photshopped mock up of the figure that will be included with Hoist, Strika, Skywarp, and Megaplex in this year's convention exclusive Machine Wars: Termination box set. Check out the new images of Machine Wars: Termination Obsidian below for more details now.

The official Botcon 2013 site has revealed the alternate mode image of the featured figure in this year's Machine Wars Termination convention set. The Megaplex figure is none other than repaint of the Dreadwing / Skyquake mold from the Transformers Prime series. The figure is the same mix of colors as the Sky Jet toy in grey and blue/green with some white color added. Check out the jet mode Image of Megaplex below for the full reveal.

Just in from the Transformers Facebook page is a first look at the character, and we'll assume box art for the Botcon 2013 Machine Wars: Termination Convention Set. The illustration show the drawn designs for Skywarp, Megaplex, Strika, Obsidian and Hoist, with art by IDW's onw Josh Burcham. Check out the image and more details below.

The official Botcon 2013 site has revealed the first image of the featured figure in this year's Machine Wars Termination convention set. The Megaplex figure is none other than repaint of the Dreadwing / Skyquake mold from the Transformers Prime series. The figure is the same mix of colors as the Sky Jet toy in grey and blue/green with some white color added. Check out the robot mode Image of Megaplex below for the full reveal.

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Following the BotCon 2013 Obsidian robot image revealed last week. We have a new official image today showing the alternate mode. This is a repaint of the Hunt For The Decepticons Highbrow figure with a new head sculpt. Check out the alternate and the robot modes images in the gallery below for the full reveal.

The official Botcon 2013 site has posted images of their latest reveal from the forthcoming Machines of War exclusive figure Obsidian. This is a repaint of the Hunt For The Decepticons Highbrow figure with a new head sculpt. Check out the the robot mode image as well as design sketeches for the new Obsidian head below.

The Official Collctors' Club has posted a new image of Strika from the "Machines of War" Botcon Box-sets. Apparently this year's "Machines" theme applies to either, "Beast" "or "Wars". This season Strika will be sporting a new coat of paint and a freshly molded head on a Classics Warpath chassis. (Lets face it, she was always kinda butch.) Could, perhaps, a new Obsidian be hovering, morally ambiguously, in our convention going future?

The Official Transformers Collectors' Club we site have posted a first look at the Depthcharge production sample action figure that will be the membership exclusive action figure sent out to members this year. Everyone who subscribes before March 16, 2013 will get this toy for FREE! Check out the image below for more details.

What fitting Valentine's Day news! Half of one of Cybertron's rare power couples, fresh from her extended stay in low orbit, Strika, will be attending your "Machines of War" Botcon Box-sets this year! Apparently this year's "Machines" theme applies to either, "Beast" "or "Wars". This season Strika will be sporting a new coat of paint and a freshly molded head on a Classics Warpath chassis. (Lets face it, she was always kinda butch.) Could, perhaps, a new Obsidian be hovering, morally ambiguously, in our convention going future?

BotCon showed us the robot mode for Skywarp, now, take a look at his alt mode, that is based on the Transformers Dark of the Moon Dirge figure. BotCon says it is"a deco inspired by this air warriors ability to teleport as he soars through the skies. Also revealed is the name of the BotCon 2013 set as that is being called the "Machines Of War." Check out both shots of the Machines Of War Sywarp Action Figure in Jet and Robot modes below.

The BotCon.com has has posted news and image for the BotCon 2013 Machine Wars Teleporting Skywarp action figure. It is only a digital drawing that we see, but it shows the Skywarp character will be a remold with new head sculpt based on the Revenge of the Fallen Dirge deluxe class action figure. Check out the mock-up image of BotCon 2013 Skywarp as well as the Revenge of the Fallen Dirge for comparisons in the gallery below.