Fun Publications are thrilled to announce that Marcelo Matere will be part of the BotCon 2013 Artists' Alley in San Diego this June. Marcelo has had a huge impact of the Transformers brand, from working on various projects for Hasbro, IDW and Fun Publications. Be sure to see him when you are at BotCon this year! Read more below on the Artists' Alley.

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.

e-HOBBY have posted a pre-order page for the Botcon 2013 Machine Wars Termination Boxed Set. Fans in Japan will be happy to know they get these sets without having to come to BotCon. The sets will go on sale May 13, 2013 for a whopping 54,500 JPY / $538 USD. e-HOBBY will also be selling some of the TFCC exlusives as well. Sorry, to say, fans will probably find better prices from Ebay scalpers as many seem to be uninterested the Machine Wars Termination Boxed Set this year. Two words for you BotCon, "Gold Prime."

With today's announcement, we have now reached ten artists appearing at the BotCon 2013 Artists' Alley and these next two have in fact worked on a truly wide range of projects: Dan Khanna, John-Paul Bove, Ken Christiansen and Cally Karishokka. Read about all the artists attending BotCon 2013 now!

BotCon have annocuned more Artists' Alley Updates! Joining the growing list of artists attending BotCon 2013 are two artists whose work has been seen quite a bit lately, especially here at BotCon: Matt Frank, Thomas Deer, Robby Musso and Josh Burcham! In addition to work for companies such as Hasbro and IDW. Robby and Josh have had a hand in bringing both the Transformers Collectors' Club exclusives and BotCon exclusives to life thru the TCC Magazine and the 2013 BotCon story "Machine Wars: Termination", respectively. Click on the Artist Alley menu button and check back often as we will be announcing more great artists that will be attending BotCon 2013!

Transformers Collectors Convention, BotCon, is excited to announce that this years award-winning convention is set to feature its largest Artist Alley ever! With so many amazing artists appearing at BotCon, being held at the Town and Country Resort from June 27th thru June 30th in the beautiful city of San Diego, fans from around the world will get to meet and buy art from some of the best professional artists working on Transformers today! Read the profiles of Livio Ramondelli and Casey Coller below for more details.

Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, is excited to announce that this years award-winning convention is set to feature its largest Artist Alley ever! With so many amazing artists appearing at BotCon, being held at the Town and Country Resort from June 27th thru June 30th in the beautiful city of San Diego, fans from around the world will get to meet and buy art from some of the best professional artists working on Transformers today!

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.

Registration for BotCon 2013 is available now for attendees, exhibitors, and non-attendees. BotCon 2013 event will be happening in San Diego, California on June 27th to 30th at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. Fans can sign up online now at the official page at botcon.com. Read the full details below on the convention registration.

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.

The deadline to join the Official Transformers Collectors' Club and receive the FREE 2013 Membership Incentive Figure is almost here! Join by March 16th and you will receive six issues of the TCC Magazine, exclusive offers/discounts on Transformers toys/events and the FREE 2013 Figure Depthcharge. Check out your exclusive first look at the File Card for Depthcharge and then JOIN THE TCC TODAY!