BotCon 2013 revived the long-forgotten Machine Wars subline, reimagining the obscure 1997 toy-only series as a full-fledged alternate timeline filled with new fiction, faction splits, and dramatic redecos. Held in San Diego, California, this year delivered a gritty take on a Cybertron wracked by civil war, led by dueling Optimuses and conflicted loyalties.

Box Set – Machine Wars: Termination (5-Pack):

• Obsidian – Hunt for the Decepticons Highbrow redeco

• Strika – Warpath redeco (based on the Generations mold)

• Megaplex – Generations Skyquake redeco (clone of Megatron)

• Hoist – Reveal the Shield Trailcutter redeco

• Skywarp – Revenge of the Fallen Dirge redeco

Attendee & Souvenir Figures:

• Sandstorm – Generations Springer redeco with a desert military look

• Mirage & Thundercracker – Classics Mirage and Universe Starscream redecos (Machine Wars homage 2-pack)

• Electrons (Electro) – Generations Kup redeco with gold chrome deco

• Zaptrap, Shothole & Hothouse – Generations Legends Insecticons redeco 3-pack

• Rainmaker 3-Pack (Custom Class) – Acid Storm, Ion Storm, and Nova Storm using the Classics Seeker mold

BotCon 2013’s Machine Wars revival brought new life to one of Transformers’ most obscure sublines. Figures like Obsidian, Strika, and Megaplex received full fiction treatment, while deep cuts like Electrons and Zaptrap’s Insecticlone trio added serious collector appeal. The Rainmaker 3-pack was exclusive to custom class attendees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the theme of BotCon 2013?
A: The theme was Machine Wars: Termination, reimagining the 1997 toy-only Machine Wars line as an alternate universe with new characters and expanded lore.

Q: What was included in the main box set?
A: The 5-pack featured:

• Obsidian

• Strika

• Megaplex

• Hoist

• Skywarp

Q: What souvenir figures were available?
A: Highlights include:

• Sandstorm

• Mirage & Thundercracker (MW homage)

• Electrons (Electro homage)

• Zaptrap, Shothole & Hothouse 3-pack

• Rainmaker Seeker trio (custom class)

Q: Is Megaplex a clone of Megatron?
A: Yes. Megaplex is a Machine Wars character created as a decoy clone of Megatron, reimagined using the Skyquake mold.

Q: Does TFSource carry BotCon 2013 exclusives?
A: Yes. TFSource often stocks sealed box sets, souvenir 2-packs, and custom class figures from BotCon 2013.