BotCon 2006 marked a pivotal year in Transformers convention history—introducing the iconic "Dawn of Futures Past" storyline and launching the Shattered Glass-style continuity fans would follow for a decade. Held in Lexington, Kentucky, the convention featured a complete box set of exclusives that reimagined Beast Wars characters with Cybertron-era vehicle modes, offering a fresh take on beloved fan favorites.

The BotCon 2006 exclusive figures included:

• Optimus Primal – Cybertron Crumplezone redeco

• Cheetor – Cybertron Clocker redeco

• Dinobot – Cybertron Longrack redeco

• Rattrap – Cybertron Ransack GTS redeco

• Rhinox – Cybertron Landmine redeco

• Megatron – Cybertron Red Alert redeco (attendee exclusive)

• Waspinator – Cybertron Buzzsaw redeco (attendee exclusive)

• Laserbeak & Buzzsaw – Armada Laserbeak redecos (souvenir set)

• Unit-2 "Tigatron" & Unit-3 "Ravage" – Beast Wars 10th Anniversary redecos (souvenir set)

• Sentinel Maximus – Armada Overload redeco (club exclusive)

The main “Dawn of Futures Past” box set featured the five heroic Maximals, with additional Decepticon-aligned Predacon figures sold as attendee souvenirs. These exclusives reimagined Beast Wars characters as pre-Beast era Cybertronian forms, blending nostalgia with futuristic alt modes—a concept that proved immensely popular with collectors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the BotCon 2006 box set theme?
A: The theme was “Dawn of Futures Past,” featuring Beast Wars characters reimagined in Cybertronian vehicle modes, set before the events of the animated series.

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

• Optimus Primal

• Cheetor

• Dinobot

• Rattrap

• Rhinox

Q: What other exclusives were offered?
A: Attendee-only and souvenir exclusives included:

• Megatron

• Waspinator

• Laserbeak & Buzzsaw

• Unit-2 (Tigatron) & Unit-3 (Ravage)

• Sentinel Maximus (sold through the Transformers Collectors' Club)

Q: Are these figures unique to BotCon?
A: Yes. While based on existing Transformers: Cybertron and Armada molds, these exclusives were only available at BotCon 2006 or through the club and were produced in highly limited quantities.

Q: Does TFSource carry BotCon 2006 exclusives?
A: Yes. TFSource regularly offers sealed box sets, souvenir figures, and rare attendee exclusives from BotCon 2006, depending on availability.