OTFCC 2003 marked a new chapter in official Transformers conventions. Following the end of 3H Enterprises’ run with BotCon, OTFCC (Official Transformers Collectors Convention) debuted in Chicago, Illinois, as the Hasbro-endorsed successor. While the name changed, the tradition of exclusive redecos, deep-cut characters, and fiction-backed toy releases continued.

OTFCC 2003 Exclusive Figures:

• Sunstorm – A vivid orange redeco of Armada Starscream with a remolded head

• Glyph – Blue redeco of G1 Bumblebee with a new bio and character background

• Tap-Out – Green redeco of G1 Cliffjumper (first released at BotCon 2002, reissued for OTFCC 2003 attendees)

• Shadow Striker & Roulette (2-Pack) – Robots in Disguise Side Burn redecos, featuring original sister characters created for convention fiction

• Sideswipe (Universe) – Repaint of Armada Wheeljack, tied to the early Universe line (packaged as part of Hasbro’s mainline, but launched at OTFCC)

This convention also continued the Wreckers fiction started at earlier BotCons, expanding the Transformers: Universe continuity. Shadow Striker and Roulette debuted as sisters in the expanded multiverse, while Sunstorm went on to appear in multiple official continuities after gaining popularity here.

At TFSource, explore rare OTFCC 2003 exclusives, including Sunstorm, Glyph, Roulette & Shadow Striker, and Universe Sideswipe. Whether you're hunting G1 redecos or the roots of the multiverse era, TFSource offers sealed convention exclusives, stackable preorders, Source Points rewards, and free shipping on qualified orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is OTFCC?
A: OTFCC stands for Official Transformers Collectors Convention, held in 2003 and 2004 as the successor to BotCon under different management, still with Hasbro’s endorsement.

Q: What exclusives were released at OTFCC 2003?
A:

• Sunstorm (Armada Starscream redeco)

• Glyph (G1 Bumblebee redeco)

• Tap-Out (reissued from BotCon 2002)

• Shadow Striker & Roulette (2-pack)

• Universe Sideswipe (Armada Wheeljack redeco)

Q: Is Sunstorm from this convention the same as later Generations versions?
A: Yes. The OTFCC 2003 Sunstorm popularized the character, leading to future toy and cartoon appearances in Dreamwave, Classics, and Generations.

Q: Were these figures packaged individually or in sets?
A: Some were carded individually, while others (like Shadow Striker & Roulette) were sold as a 2-pack. Universe Sideswipe was released in Hasbro packaging but premiered at the event.

Q: Does TFSource carry OTFCC 2003 exclusives?
A: Yes. TFSource often stocks sealed convention exclusives from OTFCC, including Sunstorm, Roulette, and Shadow Striker, depending on availability.