BotCon 2016 marked the end of an era—the final official BotCon event hosted by Fun Publications. Held in Louisville, Kentucky, this convention went out with a bang, delivering deep cuts from the Beast Wars era, an all-new Combiner box set, and a broad selection of Shattered Glass, G1, and Beast Era tributes. The theme, Dawn of the Predacus, served as a prelude to Beast Wars, focusing on political tensions within the Tripredacus Council during the waning days of the Great War.

Box Set – Dawn of the Predacus (5-Pack Combiner Team):

• Ravage – Combiner Wars Breakdown redeco

• Tarantulas – Rook redeco with a new head sculpt

• General Ramhorn – Brawl redeco

• Sea Clamp – Scattershot redeco (torso)

• Cicadacon – Skydive redeco

Combined form: Predacus, a new Beast Wars-inspired combiner figure with a unified red and black aesthetic and original faction insignia.

Attendee & Souvenir Figures:

• Unit-3 – Reveal the Shield Jazz redeco (based on the old BotCon 1995 mascot)

• Tigatron & Airazor (2-Pack) – Collectors’ Club final subscriber figures, also available at the show

• Reflector 3-Pack (Flash Sentry, Spectra, Spy-Eye) – Legends Shockwave redecos

• Shattered Glass Ratchet & Optimus Prime (2-Pack) – TFSS-style redecos of Combiner Wars Ironhide and Motormaster

• Custom Class Megatron – Titans Return Sentinel Prime redeco (headmaster-style Megatron with new head)

Predacus, formed from five Beast Wars Tripredacus Council members, was the centerpiece of the convention—introducing new character fiction and tying G1 politics directly into the origins of the Beast Era. Other highlights included Reflector as a troop-builder 3-pack, a long-overdue toy of Unit-3, and final appearances from the Collectors' Club Subscription Service.

At TFSource, find exclusive BotCon 2016 Transformers, including sealed Dawn of the Predacus box sets, souvenir figures, and rare items like Unit-3, Megatron, and the Reflector trio. Take advantage of stackable preorders, Source Points rewards, and free shipping on qualified orders, with trusted service from TFSource—your collector headquarters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the theme of BotCon 2016?
A: The theme was Dawn of the Predacus, focusing on the rise of the Tripredacus Council and the political backdrop that led to Beast Wars.

Q: What figures were in the Predacus combiner set?
A: The box set included:

• Ravage

• Tarantulas

• Ramhorn

• Sea Clamp

• Cicadacon
  These combined into Predacus.

Q: Were there Shattered Glass figures in 2016?
A: Yes. A 2-pack featuring Shattered Glass Optimus Prime and SG Ratchet was sold as a souvenir exclusive.

Q: What is Unit-3?
A: Unit-3 is based on the BotCon 1995 event mascot, finally made into a toy using the Reveal the Shield Jazz mold.

Q: Does TFSource carry BotCon 2016 exclusives?
A: Yes. TFSource offers sealed box sets, souvenir multipacks, and rare attendee exclusives from BotCon 2016, when available.