Though often overshadowed by its U.S. counterpart, BotCon Europe produced two of the rarest convention exclusives in Transformers history—released at events held in 1999 (UK) and 2002 (Netherlands). These figures represent the earliest official European Transformers convention exclusives, highly sought after by collectors due to their extremely limited production runs and unique lore placement.

BotCon Europe 1999 Exclusive:

• Sandstorm – A Machine Wars Sandstorm redeco (Rotorstorm mold) in desert camo, estimated at ~300 pieces. Released carded.

BotCon Europe 2002 Exclusive:

• Rook – A redeco of G1 Windcharger (originally from the Mexican "Iga" mold), featuring black and grey colors with a green face. This figure was released bagged and represents the only exclusive from the 2002 event in Chatteris, England.

Rook was one of the earliest characters tied to the Wreckers fiction, created by 3H Enterprises as part of their Universe storyline. Despite being a simple redeco, Rook’s legacy is significant—he was intended to be partnered with Shadow Striker (BotCon 2003), making him one of the earliest named agents of Primus in the expanded multiverse.

At TFSource, explore rare BotCon Europe exclusives like Sandstorm and Rook, available when in stock. Whether you’re completing your Wreckers team or hunting early international figures, TFSource offers sealed and bagged vintage exclusives, with stackable preorders, Source Points rewards, and free shipping on qualified orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What were the BotCon Europe exclusives?
A:

• 1999: Sandstorm, a redeco of Machine Wars Sandstorm in desert camouflage (carded).

• 2002: Rook, a black/yellow redeco of G1 Windcharger (bagged), tied to early Wreckers/Universe fiction.

Q: Where were the events held?
A:

• 1999: BotCon Europe was held in the United Kingdom.

• 2002: The second event was held in Chatteris, England, as part of a European Transformers fan gathering.

Q: Who is Rook in Transformers lore?
A: Rook is an original character introduced by 3H Enterprises, portrayed as an agent of Primus in the Universe continuity and an early member of the Wreckers.

Q: How rare are these figures?
A: Extremely rare. Both Sandstorm (1999) and Rook (2002) had very limited production runs—Sandstorm estimated at ~300 pieces, and Rook likely fewer.

Q: Does TFSource carry BotCon Europe exclusives?
A: Yes, when available. TFSource stocks sealed or bagged exclusives from BotCon Europe, including Sandstorm and Rook, in collector-grade condition.