BotCon name change...
Botcon changes name
(2003-05-10) A mutual decision has been made by Glen Hallit of 3H Productions, Inc., and Jon Hartman, owner of the service mark "BotCon," to remove the name "BotCon" from this year's convention. Consequently, the convention formerly known as BotCon® 2003 will now be called The Official Transformers Brand Collector's Convention. All inquiries for information about this year's convention should be directed to 3H's Web site at http://www.otfcc.com.
http://www.botcon.com
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Hasbro issued the following statement: -
"All attendees are to be aware that only Official Hasbro products are to be allowed in. Anyone wearing a home-made Transformers t-shirt will be asked to leave the premises. Any merchandise for sale such as Marvel Transformers comics will be removed due to license problems, and they also contradict current brand useage. A version of TF:TM dubbed to replace the phrase "H*t R*d" with the accurate character name of Rodimus Major will be screened. All toy dealers must be aware that they can only sell figures and accessories that conform to current toy safety standards and licenses.
Remember, we're fans just like you,
Sincerely,
Hasbro PLC"
Bastards!
"All attendees are to be aware that only Official Hasbro products are to be allowed in. Anyone wearing a home-made Transformers t-shirt will be asked to leave the premises. Any merchandise for sale such as Marvel Transformers comics will be removed due to license problems, and they also contradict current brand useage. A version of TF:TM dubbed to replace the phrase "H*t R*d" with the accurate character name of Rodimus Major will be screened. All toy dealers must be aware that they can only sell figures and accessories that conform to current toy safety standards and licenses.
Remember, we're fans just like you,
Sincerely,
Hasbro PLC"
Bastards!
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*smacks Cliffy around* Dammit, man, don't do that!
It's scary though, when something that sounds so outrageous unfortunately parrellels the percieved truth so closely. Kinda like how our country (U.S.) is slowly starting to mirror the book "1984." Ye never really thought it possible back then, I'm sure...
It's scary though, when something that sounds so outrageous unfortunately parrellels the percieved truth so closely. Kinda like how our country (U.S.) is slowly starting to mirror the book "1984." Ye never really thought it possible back then, I'm sure...
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Originally posted by Pun-3X
*smacks Cliffy around* Dammit, man, don't do that!
It's scary though, when something that sounds so outrageous unfortunately parrellels the percieved truth so closely. Kinda like how our country (U.S.) is slowly starting to mirror the book "1984." Ye never really thought it possible back then, I'm sure...
Damn left wing liberals!:o
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Originally posted by Pun-3X
*smacks Cliffy around* Dammit, man, don't do that!
It's scary though, when something that sounds so outrageous unfortunately parrellels the percieved truth so closely. Kinda like how our country (U.S.) is slowly starting to mirror the book "1984." Ye never really thought it possible back then, I'm sure...
Erm, yeh, sorry... It was meant to be a kinda satirical thingy on the use of the term "brand"... it just seems to me that Hasbro could be gently forcing a foot in the door having wised up to the sheer value of the collector's market. I mean, "brand"? It's no longer your fave childhood mythos, it's now Coca-Cola for toys
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... it'd not surprise me if hasbro would cancel the artwork contest... god forbid, it's not someone under their personal thumbs that they have absolute control over... it's friggin bullSnot! i'm just seriously waiting for the con to hit and the panels to come up so I can chew hasbro a new one when their snippy little representatives are treating us like kids in their explanations of the new lines, bla bla bla...
Originally posted by God Jinrai
... it'd not surprise me if hasbro would cancel the artwork contest... god forbid, it's not someone under their personal thumbs that they have absolute control over... it's friggin bullSnot! i'm just seriously waiting for the con to hit and the panels to come up so I can chew hasbro a new one when their snippy little representatives are treating us like kids in their explanations of the new lines, bla bla bla...
There are 2 things wrong with that remark
1)Hasbro only sponsors BotCon/OTCC,creative control belongs to 3H Productions
2)Hasbro was present at BotCon 2001 & 2002 and from what I've seen on those BotCon documentaries,art work is present for all to see
This "Hasbro sucks" stuff really needs to end.Maybe you should worry less about giving the Hasbro Reps a hard time and more on simply enjoying the Convention itself:)
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And what's the big deal with the name?
I mean, Botcon was a cool and simple name, OTCC sounds like a medicine to me.
I was really pissed at Hasbro's reaction for the next botcon, they are all bastards
At least we still have certain freedom over here in the animecons, so there's no problem with Hasbro sticking it's nose with the TFs dealers around. (In fact, Hasbro's division in Mexico doesn't care at all )
I mean, Botcon was a cool and simple name, OTCC sounds like a medicine to me.
I was really pissed at Hasbro's reaction for the next botcon, they are all bastards
At least we still have certain freedom over here in the animecons, so there's no problem with Hasbro sticking it's nose with the TFs dealers around. (In fact, Hasbro's division in Mexico doesn't care at all )
Will you ever imagine from where you are, being a Mexican crossing the border? Thinking about your family while you pass, leaving everything you know behind.
Will you continue saying "good for nothing, beaners" if you ever had to begin from zero? -- From Molotov's song "Frijolero"
Will you continue saying "good for nothing, beaners" if you ever had to begin from zero? -- From Molotov's song "Frijolero"