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-UPDATE-

Did we say 15?

IDW Publishing have further boosted their guest list, no longer being the 15 we reported yesterday, there will be instead be 17 representatives representing IDW, with Josh Burcham increasing the presence of the colourists, and Jim Sorenson (the man responsible for the Ark Addendum's and upcoming Allspark Almanac) joining the crew.

Check out the BotCon Website for more details.

Botcon.com updated their website today with yet another Special Guest Announcement.

Update 4/30/09 - BotCon announces another fan favorite voice actor and guest - David Kaye! David is aka: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Galvatron, Grimlock, Lugnut, etc. etc. and will be joining us on Saturday May 30th for a panel and autograph session! He will also be joining us at the Party at Paramount! See you there......

For more info, click here

BBTS has a pre-order for the upcoming FansProject Superion Accessory Kit. The pre-order is priced at $44.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail



-The toy has been released as Galaxy Force (JP), Energon, Universe and is rumored to be released as part of the ROTF Series. If you don't have Superion yet, be sure to pick up the TF Movie II version so you can enjoy this great add-on kit.
-Color and scale fit on any version.
-New form of transformation.
-Full improvement of the articulation.
-Stand much more steady.
-Include a set of removable clear goggles.
-Comes with Guns.
-Upgrade kit also turns into Fast pack, armours and radar disc for the jet mode.

Linkin Park To Help Score "Transformers 2" AHN ... ideas as part of the (very large) team scoring the film." "Michael Bay has shown us select scenes from the film, and it looks incredible," he says. I can't wait for you to see it." "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" hits theaters June 26th. Update on Hans Zimmer's Involvement with Transformers 2 First Showing all 2 news articles

Hasbro and Discovery TV have announced plans to form a new family/children oriented network featuring some Hasbro brands. From their press release:

"Hasbro and Discovery Communications today announced an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture, including a television network and website, dedicated to high-quality children's and family entertainment and educational programming built around some of the most well-known and beloved brands in the world. As part of the transaction, the joint venture also will receive a minority interest in the U.S. version of Hasbro.com."

Hopefully this means a greater opportunity for fans to enjoy more past and future TF programming.

To read the Hasbro press release, click the link below:
Press Release

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Seibertron's own Savage has received an email update from the OTFCC, confirming new guests attending BotCon 2009.

BotCon is excited about our next guest Vince DiCola! Vince will be with us the entire weekend and will be appearing with Stan Bush in the concert being held during the Party at Paramount! Vince and Stan will be hosting a Transformers' Music Panel during the weekend and will be available for autographs.

Also updated on the BotCon website is the IDW guest list. IDW Publishing will be bringing no less than 15 guests including:

Writers: Chris Mowry, Shaun Knowler, Josh van Reyk, and Mike Costa.
Artists and Colourists: Nick Roche, Alex Milne, E.J. Su, Andrew Griffith, Marcelo Matere, Joana Lafuente, Casey Coller, and Robby Musso,
and Editors: Chris Ryall, Andy Schmidt, and Denton J. Tipton

For the full update, including the IDW panel team bio's, please click here.