Marking the return of the official Hasbro-sanctioned BotCon, BotCon 2005 ushered in a new era of collector-focused Transformers exclusives, launching what would become the long-running Transformers: Timelines fiction. Held in Frisco, Texas and run by Fun Publications for the first time, the 2005 convention delivered a bold new lineup of exclusives that combined Robots in Disguise, Energon, and G1 homage elements.

The BotCon 2005 exclusives included:

• Deathsaurus – A striking redeco of Robots in Disguise Megatron, reimagining the G1 villain in a modern mold

• Ironhide – A black and red redeco of Energon Tow-Line, G1-inspired and part of the Timelines fiction

• Chromia – Blue redeco of Energon Arcee

• Fallback – Beige redeco of Energon Strongarm, a nod to G1 Outback

• Ricochet – Black redeco of Energon Prowl, referencing the G1 Targetmaster

• Flareup – A red redeco of Energon Arcee, exclusive to the customization class

This convention also launched the first official Timelines storyline, where Deathsaurus leads a group of rogue Decepticons. All figures were produced in extremely limited quantities, with box sets and customization class exclusives now among the rarest convention pieces from the early Fun Pub years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What figures were exclusive to BotCon 2005?
A: The full list includes:

• Deathsaurus (main box set figure)

• Ironhide

• Chromia

• Fallback

• Ricochet

• Flareup (customizing class)

Q: What is special about BotCon 2005?
A: It was the first BotCon organized by Fun Publications, launching the Transformers: Timelines universe and reviving Hasbro’s direct support of the convention.

Q: Are these figures original molds?
A: No, they are redecos and retools of existing Robots in Disguise and Energon figures, many with new bios and fiction.

Q: How rare are BotCon 2005 exclusives?
A: Very rare. Figures were produced in limited quantities—typically under 1,500 units—and were only available to attendees or through limited club distribution.

Q: Does TFSource carry sealed BotCon 2005 toys?
A: Yes. TFSource frequently stocks sealed exclusives, loose but complete figures, and rare customizing class toys like Flareup.