{"id":2784,"date":"2026-04-09T18:51:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/?page_id=2784"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:20:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-default coblocks-animate mb-0\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BC_26_Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BC_26_Banner.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BC_26_Banner-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BC_26_Banner-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BC_26_Banner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BC_26_Banner-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-ty-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <div class=\"bc-ty-inner\">\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-stars\">\u2726 &nbsp; \u2726 &nbsp; \u2726<\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-eyebrow\">BotCon &#8217;26 \u00b7 Chicago \u00b7 July 10\u201312<\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-title\">What an Incredible Weekend!<\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-divider\">\n            <span class=\"bc-ty-divider-line\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"bc-ty-divider-line\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-text\">BotCon &#8217;26 is a wrap \u2014 thank you to every <strong>fan<\/strong>, <strong>guest<\/strong>, <strong>vendor<\/strong>, <strong>artist<\/strong>, and <strong>volunteer<\/strong> who joined us in Chicago and made it something truly special.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-cta\">We&#8217;ll see you next year!<\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-ty-stars\">\u2726 &nbsp; \u2726 &nbsp; \u2726<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.bc-ty-wrap {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  border-top: 3px solid var(--bc-gold);\n  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--bc-gold);\n  position: relative;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n.bc-ty-wrap .innerblocks-wrap {\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  max-width: 100% !important;\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 1;\n}\n.bc-ty-wrap .wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner {\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  background: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  border-radius: 0 !important;\n}\n.bc-ty-inner {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  align-items: center;\n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 3rem 5%;\n  gap: 1rem;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n.bc-ty-stars {\n  color: var(--bc-gold);\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  letter-spacing: 8px;\n  opacity: 0.6;\n}\n.bc-ty-eyebrow {\n  font-size: var(--bc-fs-eyebrow);\n  letter-spacing: 4px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: var(--bc-gold);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n}\n.bc-ty-title {\n  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: var(--bc-text-primary);\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  line-height: 1.1;\n}\n.bc-ty-divider {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 1rem;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 400px;\n  margin: 0.5rem 0;\n}\n.bc-ty-divider-line {\n  flex: 1;\n  height: 1px;\n  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(245,200,0,0.4), transparent);\n}\n.bc-ty-divider-icon {\n  font-size: 1.5rem;\n}\n.bc-ty-text {\n  font-size: var(--bc-fs-body);\n  color: var(--bc-text-secondary);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  line-height: 1.8;\n  max-width: 600px;\n}\n.bc-ty-text strong {\n  color: var(--bc-gold);\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n.bc-ty-cta {\n  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.4rem);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: var(--bc-gold);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin-top: 0.5rem;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .bc-ty-inner { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-vs-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <!-- Section Header -->\n        <div class=\"bc-section-header\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">Exclusive Reveal \u00b7 Limited to 504 Pieces<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-section-title\">Sideburn VS Menasor<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <a class=\"bc-section-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-news\/\">Full Details &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Two Column Layout -->\n        <div class=\"bc-vs-layout\">\n\n          <!-- Left \u2014 Image -->\n          <div class=\"bc-vs-images\">\n            <div class=\"bc-vs-img-main\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/botcon26_vs_set.jpg\" alt=\"Sideburn VS Menasor Set\">\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Right \u2014 Content -->\n          <div class=\"bc-vs-content\">\n            <div class=\"bc-tag\">Official BotCon &#8217;26 Exclusive \u00b7 Yolopark<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-card-title\">Celebrating 25 Years of Robots in Disguise<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-rule\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"bc-text\">Sideburn is one of the most recognized characters from the RID series and has appeared in various Transformers media since 2001. We are excited to bring him back to the main stage for this anniversary.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"bc-text\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">This unreleased deco of Universe Menasor has a connection you&#8217;ll have to wait until BotCon July 10\u201312 to discover. Come see how it all ties together!<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"bc-vs-highlights\">\n              <div class=\"bc-vs-highlight-item\">\n                <span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span>\n                <span>Included with ALL Premium &amp; Premium Plus packages<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-vs-highlight-item\">\n                <span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span>\n                <span>Available for purchase at the show \u2014 quantities permitting<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-vs-highlight-item\">\n                <span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span>\n                <span>Limited to 504 pieces<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"bc-vs-ctas\">\n              <a class=\"bc-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-registration\/\">Register Now &rarr;<\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-btn-gold-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-news\/\">Full Announcement &rarr;<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.bc-vs-wrap {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n  padding: 4rem 0 !important;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n}\n.bc-vs-layout {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n  gap: 3rem;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n\n\/* Images *\/\n.bc-vs-img-main {\n  overflow: hidden;\n  border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n.bc-vs-img-main img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  display: block;\n  transition: transform 0.3s;\n}\n.bc-vs-img-main:hover img {\n  transform: scale(1.02);\n}\n.bc-vs-img-thumb:hover {\n  border-color: var(--bc-gold-border);\n}\n.bc-vs-img-thumb img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  display: block;\n  transition: transform 0.3s;\n}\n.bc-vs-img-thumb:hover img {\n  transform: scale(1.05);\n}\n\n\/* Content *\/\n.bc-vs-highlights {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  gap: 0.75rem;\n  margin: 1.5rem 0;\n  padding: 1.25rem;\n  background: rgba(245,200,0,0.05);\n  border: 1px solid rgba(245,200,0,0.12);\n}\n.bc-vs-highlight-item {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 10px;\n  font-size: var(--bc-fs-body-sm);\n  color: var(--bc-text-secondary);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n}\n.bc-vs-ctas {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 1rem;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  margin-top: 1.5rem;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n  .bc-vs-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .bc-vs-img-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-news-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <div class=\"bc-news-header\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">Latest News<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-section-title\">BotCon Announcements<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <a class=\"bc-section-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-news\/\">All News &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Early Bird Announcement -->\n        <div class=\"bc-news-card\">\n\n          <div class=\"bc-news-card-meta\">\n            <span class=\"bc-tag\">Early Bird<\/span>\n            <span class=\"bc-news-date\">April 2026<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"bc-news-card-title\">BotCon Early Bird Announcement!<\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"bc-news-card-body\">\n\n            <div class=\"bc-news-content\">\n              <p class=\"bc-text\">Everyone that attends BotCon &#8217;26 in Chicago this year will once again be able to snag ALL NINE Special Convention Exclusive Pins.<\/p>\n              <p class=\"bc-text\">The first pin is easy to get. If you are a <strong>VENDOR<\/strong>, <strong>ARTIST<\/strong>, or <strong>FAN ATTENDEE<\/strong>, simply get your registration in by <strong>12am CST on May 24th<\/strong>, and you will get the FREE <strong>&#8220;Movie Thundercracker&#8221;<\/strong> pin. You can register <a class=\"bc-news-inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-registration\/\">right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n              <p class=\"bc-text\">These yearly pins are highly sought after at the show and have only gone up in value and collectibility \u2014 so don&#8217;t miss out on your chance to collect all 9! Reference the <a class=\"bc-news-inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\">full pin guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n              <p class=\"bc-text\">Can&#8217;t wait to see everyone in Chicago July 9\u201312 at the Schaumburg Convention Center for BotCon &#8217;26!<\/p>\n\n              <div class=\"bc-news-deadline\">\n                <span class=\"bc-notice-dot\"><\/span>\n                <span>Early Bird Deadline \u2014 <strong>May 24th, 2026 \u00b7 12am CST<\/strong><\/span>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"bc-news-images\">\n              <div class=\"bc-news-img-wrap\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image0.jpeg\" alt=\"Movie Thundercracker Free Pin\">\n                <div class=\"bc-news-img-label\">Free Early Bird Pin<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-news-img-wrap\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"Full 9 Pin Collection Guide\">\n                <div class=\"bc-news-img-label\">Complete 9 Pin Collection<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.bc-news-wrap {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-page) !important;\n  padding: 4rem 0 !important;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n}\n\n.bc-news-header {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: flex-end;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bc-gold-subtle);\n}\n\n.bc-news-card {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-section);\n  border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n  padding: 2.5rem;\n  transition: border-color 0.2s;\n}\n.bc-news-card:hover {\n  border-color: rgba(245,200,0,0.25);\n}\n\n.bc-news-card-meta {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 1rem;\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n.bc-news-date {\n  font-size: var(--bc-fs-eyebrow);\n  color: var(--bc-text-dim);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n}\n\n.bc-news-card-title {\n  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: var(--bc-text-primary);\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n}\n\n.bc-news-card-body {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  gap: 2rem;\n}\n\n.bc-news-content p {\n  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n}\n.bc-news-content p:last-child {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n.bc-news-inline-link {\n  color: var(--bc-gold) !important;\n  text-decoration: none !important;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,200,0,0.3);\n  padding-bottom: 1px;\n  transition: border-color 0.15s;\n}\n.bc-news-inline-link:hover {\n  border-color: var(--bc-gold);\n}\n\n.bc-news-deadline {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 12px;\n  margin-top: 1.5rem;\n  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;\n  background: rgba(245,200,0,0.06);\n  border: 1px solid rgba(245,200,0,0.15);\n  font-size: var(--bc-fs-body-sm);\n  color: var(--bc-text-secondary);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n}\n.bc-news-deadline strong {\n  color: var(--bc-gold);\n}\n.bc-news-images {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n  gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.bc-news-img-wrap {\n  overflow: hidden;\n  border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n}\n.bc-news-img-wrap img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  display: block;\n}\n.bc-news-img-label {\n  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;\n  background: var(--bc-bg-deep);\n  font-size: var(--bc-fs-eyebrow);\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: var(--bc-text-dim);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.bc-news-wrap {\n  margin-top: 0 !important;\n  padding-top: 3rem !important;\n}\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n  .bc-news-card-body {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n  .bc-news-images {\n    flex-direction: row;\n  }\n  .bc-news-img-wrap {\n    flex: 1;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .bc-news-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }\n  .bc-news-images { flex-direction: column; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .bc-news-images {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-reg-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <!-- Section Header -->\n        <div class=\"bc-section-header\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">BotCon Chicago 2026<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-section-title\">Register for BotCon<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <a class=\"bc-section-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-registration\/\">Full registration details &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Two Column Teaser -->\n        <div class=\"bc-reg-teaser\">\n          <div class=\"bc-reg-img-col\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/updated_botcon26_Mystery_Box.jpg\" alt=\"BotCon Mystery Box\">\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"bc-reg-body-col\">\n            <div class=\"bc-tag\">New for 2026<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-card-title\">Upgraded Convention Experience \u2014 BotCon Mystery Box<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-text\">Every Premium Pass now includes the Limited Edition BotCon Mystery Box, plus a chance to WIN 1 of 5 SUPER mystery items. Weekend, Premium, and Premium Plus packages available.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-reg-ctas\">\n              <a class=\"bc-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-registration\/\">Register Now &rarr;<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-trust-strip\">\n              <div class=\"bc-trust-item\"><span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span><span>Kids 12 &amp; Under Always Free<\/span><\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-trust-item\"><span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span><span>No Hidden Fees<\/span><\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-trust-item\"><span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span><span>3 Package Tiers Available<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"bc-trust-item\"><span class=\"bc-trust-dot\"><\/span><span>Daily Admission Available at the Door<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.bc-reg-wrap {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n  padding: var(--bc-section-padding) !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.bc-reg-teaser {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 40% 1fr;\n  background: var(--bc-bg-card);\n  border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.bc-reg-img-col {\n  border-right: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n  min-height: 400px;\n}\n.bc-reg-img-col img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  display: block;\n  min-height: 400px;\n}\n.bc-reg-body-col {\n  padding: 3rem;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  justify-content: center;\n}\n.bc-reg-ctas {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 12px;\n  align-items: center;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .bc-reg-teaser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .bc-reg-img-col {\n    border-right: none;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n    max-height: 240px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .bc-reg-body-col { padding: 1.75rem; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/swiper@11\/swiper-bundle.min.css\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-guests-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <!-- Section Header -->\n        <div class=\"bc-section-header\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">BotCon &#8217;26 \u00b7 Chicago<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-section-title\">Guests<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <a class=\"bc-section-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/\">Full guest list &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- TF:TM Poster -->\n        <div class=\"bc-guests-poster\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BotCon_26_Movie_Guests.jpg\" alt=\"Transformers: The Movie \u2014 BotCon '26 Guests\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Swiper Carousel -->\n        <div class=\"swiper bc-guests-swiper\">\n          <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            <!-- Guest Slides -->\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#daniel-riordan\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Daniel_Badge.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Riordan\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Daniel Riordan<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Megatron \u00b7 Galvatron \u00b7 Omega Prime<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#david-sobolov\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/david_sobolov.jpeg\" alt=\"David Sobolov\">\n                  <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">David Sobolov<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Depth Charge \u00b7 Shockwave \u00b7 Blitzwing \u00b7 Battletrap<\/div>\n                <\/a>\n              <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#neil-ross\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BotCon_26_Neil_Square.jpg\" alt=\"Neil Ross\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Neil Ross<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Springer \u00b7 Bonecrusher \u00b7 Hook \u00b7 Slag<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#susan-blu\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BotCon_Sue_Badge.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Blu\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Susan Blu<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Arcee<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#john-moschitta\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/John_Badge.jpg\" alt=\"John Moschitta\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">John Moschitta<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Blurr<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#victor-caroli\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Victor_badge.jpg\" alt=\"Victor Caroli\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Victor Caroli<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Narrator<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/#nel-yomtov\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nel_Badge.jpg\" alt=\"Nel Yomtov\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Nel Yomtov<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Comic Colorist \u00b7 Marvel Transformers<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botcon_2026_jeremy_levy.png\" alt=\"Jeremy Levy\" style=\"object-fit: contain !important;\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Jeremy Levy<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Transformers Cyberverse Bumblebee<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botcon_2026_jon_bailey.png\" alt=\"Jon Bailey\" style=\"object-fit: contain !important;\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">John Bailey<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Transformers One Soundwave<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide bc-guest-slide\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-guests\/\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botcon_2026_travis_artz.png\" alt=\"Travis Artz\" style=\"object-fit: contain !important;\">\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-name\">Travis Artz<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-guest-slide-role\">Transformer Cyberverse Hot Rod<\/div>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Notice -->\n        <div class=\"bc-guests-notice\">\n          <span class=\"bc-notice-dot\"><\/span>\n          Stay tuned for more guest announcements\n          <span class=\"bc-notice-dot\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/swiper@11\/swiper-bundle.min.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n  new Swiper('.bc-guests-swiper', {\n    loop           : true,\n    centeredSlides : true,\n    slidesPerView  : 1.4,\n    spaceBetween   : 24,\n    autoplay       : {\n      delay               : 3000,\n      disableOnInteraction: false,\n      pauseOnMouseEnter   : true,\n    },\n    pagination: {\n      el       : '.swiper-pagination',\n      clickable: true,\n    },\n    navigation: {\n      nextEl: '.swiper-button-next',\n      prevEl: '.swiper-button-prev',\n    },\n    breakpoints: {\n      640: {\n        slidesPerView: 2.2,\n        spaceBetween : 24,\n      },\n      1024: {\n        slidesPerView: 3,\n        spaceBetween : 32,\n      },\n    },\n  });\n});\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\n.bc-guests-wrap {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n  padding: 4rem 0 !important;\n  border-top: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n}\n\n\/* Poster *\/\n.bc-guests-poster {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n}\n.bc-guests-poster img {\n  width: auto;\n  max-width: 500px;\n  height: auto;\n  display: block;\n}\n\n\/* Swiper container *\/\n.bc-guests-swiper {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding-bottom: 3rem !important;\n  overflow: visible !important;\n}\n\/* Slides *\/\n.swiper-slide {\n  opacity: 0.5;\n  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;\n  transform: scale(0.75) !important;\n  transform-origin: center center;\n}\n.swiper-slide-active {\n  opacity: 1;\n  transform: scale(1) !important;\n}\n.swiper-slide-prev,\n.swiper-slide-next {\n  opacity: 0.5;\n  transform: scale(0.75) !important;\n}\n\/* Guest slide *\/\n.bc-guest-slide a {\n  display: block;\n  text-decoration: none !important;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.bc-guest-slide img {\n  width: 100%;\n  aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  display: block;\n  border: 2px solid transparent;\n  transition: border-color 0.3s;\n}\n.swiper-slide-active .bc-guest-slide img {\n  border-color: var(--bc-gold);\n}\n.bc-guest-slide-name {\n  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: var(--bc-text-primary);\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  margin-top: 0.75rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  opacity: 0;\n  transition: opacity 0.3s;\n}\n.bc-guest-slide-role {\n  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.85vw, 0.85rem);\n  color: var(--bc-gold);\n  text-align: center;\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  margin-top: 4px;\n  opacity: 0;\n  transition: opacity 0.3s;\n}\n.swiper-slide-active .bc-guest-slide-name,\n.swiper-slide-active .bc-guest-slide-role {\n  opacity: 1;\n}\n\n\/* Navigation arrows *\/\n.swiper-button-prev,\n.swiper-button-next {\n  background: var(--bc-bg-card) !important;\n  border: 1px solid var(--bc-gold-border) !important;\n  width: 44px !important;\n  height: 44px !important;\n  border-radius: 0 !important;\n  top: 40% !important;\n}\n.swiper-button-prev::after,\n.swiper-button-next::after {\n  font-size: 16px !important;\n  color: var(--bc-gold) !important;\n  font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.swiper-button-prev:hover,\n.swiper-button-next:hover {\n  background: var(--bc-gold) !important;\n}\n.swiper-button-prev:hover::after,\n.swiper-button-next:hover::after {\n  color: var(--bc-bg-page) !important;\n}\n\n\/* Pagination *\/\n.swiper-pagination-bullet {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;\n  opacity: 1 !important;\n}\n.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {\n  background: var(--bc-gold) !important;\n  transform: scale(1.3) !important;\n}\n\n\/* Notice *\/\n.bc-guests-notice {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  gap: 16px;\n  font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.8vw, 0.75rem);\n  letter-spacing: 3px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  font-family: var(--bc-font);\n  font-weight: 600;\n  padding-top: 2rem;\n  border-top: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n  margin-top: 1rem;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .bc-guests-poster img { max-width: 100%; }\n  .bc-guests-notice {\n    text-align: center;\n    padding-left: 1.5rem;\n    padding-right: 1.5rem;\n  }\n}\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/5.15.4\/css\/all.min.css\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-social-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <!-- Section Header -->\n        <div class=\"bc-section-header\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">Connect &amp; Support<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-section-title\">Follow Us &amp; Our Sponsors<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Two Column Layout -->\n        <div class=\"bc-social-two-col\">\n\n          <!-- Left \u2014 Social -->\n          <div class=\"bc-social-left\">\n            <div class=\"bc-social-links\">\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotConOfficial\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">Facebook<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/botconofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">Instagram<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BotCon\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">Twitter \/ X<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botconofficial\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-tiktok\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">TikTok<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- TikTok Embed -->\n            <div class=\"bc-tiktok-wrap\">\n              <blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botconofficial\/video\/7628632937696595214\" data-video-id=\"7628632937696595214\"><section><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@botconofficial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botconofficial?refer=embed\">@botconofficial<\/a> Get in the BotCon Boat for a weekend of shenanigans! Check out this hidden cameo from a movie Autobot. More secret scenes to be revealed leading up to this years convention! <a title=\"supertroopers\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/supertroopers?refer=embed\">#SuperTroopers<\/a> <a title=\"transformers\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/transformers?refer=embed\">#Transformers<\/a> <a title=\"transformersthemovie\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/transformersthemovie?refer=embed\">#TransformersTheMovie<\/a> <a title=\"botcon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/botcon?refer=embed\">#BotCon<\/a> <a title=\"comiccon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/comiccon?refer=embed\">#ComicCon<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - BotCon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7628633088999082765?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound - BotCon<\/a><\/section><\/blockquote>\n              <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Right \u2014 Sponsors -->\n          <div class=\"bc-sponsors-right\">\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">Visit Our Sponsors<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-sponsors-grid\">\n              <a class=\"bc-card bc-sponsor-card\" href=\"https:\/\/yolopark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yolo_Banner-1024x286.png\" alt=\"Yolopart\">\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-card bc-sponsor-card\" href=\"https:\/\/modelkithobby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MKH_Banner-1024x286.png\" alt=\"Model Kit Hobby\">\n              <\/a>\n              <div class=\"bc-sponsor-more\">\n                <span class=\"bc-sponsor-more-text\">More sponsors coming soon<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .bc-social-wrap {\n      background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n      padding: var(--bc-section-padding) !important;\n      border-top: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n    }\n    .bc-social-two-col {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n      gap: 3rem;\n    }\n    .bc-social-links {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n      gap: 12px;\n      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n    }\n    .bc-social-btn {\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      gap: 10px;\n      background: var(--bc-bg-page);\n      border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n      padding: 12px 18px;\n      text-decoration: none !important;\n      transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s;\n    }\n    .bc-social-btn:hover {\n      border-color: var(--bc-gold-border);\n      background: var(--bc-bg-elevated);\n    }\n    .bc-social-btn i {\n      font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);\n      color: var(--bc-gold);\n      width: 20px;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n    .bc-social-name {\n      font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.85vw, 0.85rem);\n      font-weight: 600;\n      letter-spacing: 1px;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      color: var(--bc-text-secondary);\n      font-family: var(--bc-font);\n    }\n    .bc-tiktok-wrap {\n      background: var(--bc-bg-page);\n      border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n      padding: 1rem;\n      min-height: 400px;\n      overflow: hidden;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsors-grid {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n      gap: 1rem;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-card {\n      padding: 1.5rem;\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      min-height: 100px;\n      text-decoration: none !important;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-card img {\n      width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n      display: block;\n      object-fit: contain;\n      max-height: 80px;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-more {\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n      background: transparent;\n      border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\n      padding: 1.5rem;\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      min-height: 80px;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-more-text {\n      font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.8vw, 0.75rem);\n      letter-spacing: 2px;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n      font-family: var(--bc-font);\n    }\n    \n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n      .bc-social-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }\n      .bc-sponsors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n      .bc-sponsor-more { grid-column: 1; }\n    }\n    <\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-misc-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <div class=\"bc-misc-grid\">\n\n          <!-- Help Wanted -->\n          <div class=\"bc-card bc-misc-card\">\n            <div class=\"bc-misc-card-top\">\n              <div class=\"bc-tag\">Volunteers<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-card-title\">Join the BotCon Crew<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-rule\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-text\">BotCon is looking for awesome volunteers to help bring the magic to life! From setup to guest support, we need dedicated team members to keep things rolling smooth.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"bc-card-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/volunteer\/\">Sign Up Here &rarr;<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Legacy -->\n          <div class=\"bc-card bc-misc-card\">\n            <div class=\"bc-misc-card-top\">\n              <div class=\"bc-tag\">History<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-card-title\">BotCon Legacy<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-rule\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-text\">BotCon is the original Transformers fan convention. Explore over 30 years of history, exclusive exclusives, and the stories that made BotCon a legend in the Transformers community.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"bc-card-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/legacy\/\">Explore Legacy &rarr;<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- BotCon News -->\n          <div class=\"bc-card bc-misc-card\">\n            <div class=\"bc-misc-card-top\">\n              <div class=\"bc-tag\">News<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-card-title\">BotCon News<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-rule\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-text\">Official information on current BotCon conventions. Stay up to date with the latest announcements, guest reveals, and event updates. Older BotCon info can be found in our Archives.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"bc-card-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/botcon-26-news\/\">Latest News &rarr;<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Merch -->\n          <div class=\"bc-card bc-misc-card\">\n            <div class=\"bc-misc-card-top\">\n              <div class=\"bc-tag\">Shop<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-card-title\">BotCon Merch<\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-rule\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"bc-text\">Official BotCon souvenirs and merchandise available for purchase. From exclusive convention items to collectibles \u2014 all available on Agabyss.com.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"bc-card-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/merch\/\">Shop Merch &rarr;<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .bc-misc-wrap {\n    background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n    padding: var(--bc-section-padding) !important;\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n  }\n  .bc-misc-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .bc-misc-card {\n    padding: 2rem;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n  }\n  .bc-misc-card-top {\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .bc-misc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  <\/style>\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/5.15.4\/css\/all.min.css\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull bc-social-wrap bc-wrap-reset\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-inner\">\n\n        <!-- Section Header -->\n        <div class=\"bc-section-header\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">Connect &amp; Support<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-section-title\">Follow Us &amp; Our Sponsors<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Two Column Layout -->\n        <div class=\"bc-social-two-col\">\n\n          <!-- Left \u2014 Social -->\n          <div class=\"bc-social-left\">\n            <div class=\"bc-social-links\">\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotConOfficial\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">Facebook<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/botconofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">Instagram<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BotCon\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">Twitter \/ X<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botconofficial\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <i class=\"fab fa-tiktok\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"bc-social-name\">TikTok<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- TikTok Embed -->\n            <!-- \n            <div class=\"bc-tiktok-wrap\">\n              <blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botconofficial\/video\/7628632937696595214\" data-video-id=\"7628632937696595214\"><section><a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@botconofficial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botconofficial?refer=embed\">@botconofficial<\/a> Get in the BotCon Boat for a weekend of shenanigans! Check out this hidden cameo from a movie Autobot. More secret scenes to be revealed leading up to this years convention! <a title=\"supertroopers\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/supertroopers?refer=embed\">#SuperTroopers<\/a> <a title=\"transformers\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/transformers?refer=embed\">#Transformers<\/a> <a title=\"transformersthemovie\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/transformersthemovie?refer=embed\">#TransformersTheMovie<\/a> <a title=\"botcon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/botcon?refer=embed\">#BotCon<\/a> <a title=\"comiccon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/comiccon?refer=embed\">#ComicCon<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - BotCon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7628633088999082765?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound - BotCon<\/a><\/section><\/blockquote>\n              <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n            <\/div>\n            -->\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- Right \u2014 Sponsors -->\n          <div class=\"bc-sponsors-right\">\n            <div class=\"bc-eyebrow\">Visit Our Sponsors<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-sponsors-grid\">\n              <a class=\"bc-card bc-sponsor-card\" href=\"https:\/\/yolopark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yolo_Banner-1024x286.png\" alt=\"Yolopart\">\n              <\/a>\n              <a class=\"bc-card bc-sponsor-card\" href=\"https:\/\/modelkithobby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MKH_Banner-1024x286.png\" alt=\"Model Kit Hobby\">\n              <\/a>\n              <div class=\"bc-sponsor-more\">\n                <span class=\"bc-sponsor-more-text\">More sponsors coming soon<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .bc-social-wrap {\n      background: var(--bc-bg-section) !important;\n      padding: var(--bc-section-padding) !important;\n      border-top: 1px solid var(--bc-border-subtle);\n    }\n    .bc-social-two-col {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n      gap: 3rem;\n    }\n    .bc-social-links {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n      gap: 12px;\n      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n    }\n    .bc-social-btn {\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      gap: 10px;\n      background: var(--bc-bg-page);\n      border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n      padding: 12px 18px;\n      text-decoration: none !important;\n      transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s;\n    }\n    .bc-social-btn:hover {\n      border-color: var(--bc-gold-border);\n      background: var(--bc-bg-elevated);\n    }\n    .bc-social-btn i {\n      font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);\n      color: var(--bc-gold);\n      width: 20px;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n    .bc-social-name {\n      font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.85vw, 0.85rem);\n      font-weight: 600;\n      letter-spacing: 1px;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      color: var(--bc-text-secondary);\n      font-family: var(--bc-font);\n    }\n    .bc-tiktok-wrap {\n      background: var(--bc-bg-page);\n      border: 1px solid var(--bc-border-light);\n      padding: 1rem;\n      min-height: 400px;\n      overflow: hidden;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsors-grid {\n      display: grid;\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n      gap: 1rem;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-card {\n      padding: 1.5rem;\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      min-height: 100px;\n      text-decoration: none !important;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-card img {\n      width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n      display: block;\n      object-fit: contain;\n      max-height: 80px;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-more {\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n      background: transparent;\n      border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\n      padding: 1.5rem;\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      min-height: 80px;\n    }\n    .bc-sponsor-more-text {\n      font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.8vw, 0.75rem);\n      letter-spacing: 2px;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n      font-family: var(--bc-font);\n    }\n    \n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n      .bc-social-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }\n      .bc-sponsors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n      .bc-sponsor-more { grid-column: 1; }\n    }\n    <\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2726 &nbsp; \u2726 &nbsp; \u2726 BotCon &#8217;26 \u00b7 Chicago \u00b7 July 10\u201312 What an Incredible Weekend! BotCon &#8217;26 is a wrap \u2014 thank you to every fan, guest, vendor, artist, and volunteer who joined us in Chicago and made it something truly special. We&#8217;ll see you next year! \u2726 &nbsp; \u2726 &nbsp; \u2726 Exclusive Reveal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"{\"coblocks-hero-313124039749\":{\"padding\":{\"paddingBottom\":\"0px\",\"paddingBottomMobile\":\"0px\",\"paddingBottomTablet\":\"0px\",\"paddingLeft\":\"0px\",\"paddingLeftMobile\":\"0px\",\"paddingLeftTablet\":\"0px\",\"paddingRight\":\"0px\",\"paddingRightMobile\":\"0px\",\"paddingRightTablet\":\"0px\",\"paddingTop\":\"0px\",\"paddingTopMobile\":\"0px\",\"paddingTopTablet\":\"0px\"}}}","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"hide_page_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2784","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2784"}],"version-history":[{"count":109,"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3443,"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2784\/revisions\/3443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botcon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}