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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2007 16:45:27 GMT
Things are moving along at a blinding pace already for Auto Assembly 2008! No sooner have we announced the convention, that we're now able to announce our first guest!
We are pleased to announce that once again we will be joined by comic artist Simon Williams who will be making his fourth appearance at Auto Assembly. Simon has recently started working for IDW on some of their Transformers titles and doing some work for SFX magazine and is hoping once again to work on one of our exclusive postcards.
Also joining us will be Lew Stringer. Lew's work will be known to fans of the original UK comics published by Marvel when Lew wrote and illustrated the "Combat Colin" backup strip that appeared in the comic. Lew will be making his first and long-awaited appearance at Auto Assembly in 2008!
As well as that, we've also managed to arrange for the return of Andrew Wildman (I'm still waiting for Simon Furman to get back to me!) and our FOURTH confirmed guest so far is IDW and Titan colourist Liam Shalloo who will be joining us for his first ever Auto Assembly appearance!
As always, all of our guests will be appearing subject to work and personal commitments.
And yes, I'm working on more...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2007 22:04:13 GMT
Sorry about posting again so soon but I've just had confirmation that Geoff Senior will be joining us again for Auto Assembly 2008, bringing our total to 5 guests and counting...!
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Post by KoshNaranek on Nov 23, 2007 0:51:06 GMT
Woo! I hope Lew Stringer does another Combat Colin special.
Have you asked Nick Roche yet?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 8:59:13 GMT
No comment about Combat Colin  I've sent Nick a message through here and we'd love to add him to the line-up! |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 23, 2007 9:06:59 GMT
Have you asked Jeff Anderson?
-Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 9:20:42 GMT
I think I've probably either emailed most of the major UK comic guys or they're on my list to contact! Jeff's actually been hoping to have attended Auto Assembly since 2005 but hasn't been able to because of personal commitments which is why we've never been able to announce him!
*waits for looks of surprise on everyone's faces...*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2007 18:51:20 GMT
Just had confirmation from Simon Furman and Staz Johnson (making his AA debut) so we're up to SEVEN guests and counting!!  |
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 25, 2007 20:47:07 GMT
Staz? How unexpected. Woo.
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Post by Nigel on Nov 26, 2007 11:28:08 GMT
I assume you've invited or will be inviting Steve White?
I'll be glad to see Staz there, after he was scheduled for this year's aborted Transforce.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2007 11:31:40 GMT
Yeah, Steve's on the list of people for me to contact... amongst others! lol
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 26, 2007 16:44:54 GMT
Any chance of getting someone from Hasbro in ? I've been to a few UK conventions and I don't think I've ever seen one come.
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 26, 2007 18:57:26 GMT
I think Hasbro UK said (second hand information so it might not be right) that they don't get out of bed for less than 1000 attendees. A large Star Wars con might be able to pull in those sorts of numbers, but Transformers? Our biggest cons thus far have been about half that. The movie will certainly bring in some extra punters, but doubling attendance would probably be a bit optimistic. That said, I wouldn't fancy trying to fit 1000 folk in the Clarendon suites! It was mad enough there in '05 with 430  -Nick |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 26, 2007 19:46:40 GMT
Nah, the truth is they're scared of us. And rightly so.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2007 20:42:18 GMT
I could take Hasbro UK. I'm ready.
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Post by legios on Nov 26, 2007 21:16:25 GMT
I could take Hasbro UK. I'm ready. -Ralph I don't know. They may have an infinite energy bar.... so you might have to aim for a "ring out". Karl |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2007 21:19:37 GMT
I will have Chuck Norris AND Doug McClure on my side. They stand no chance.
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Post by panderson on Nov 26, 2007 21:23:59 GMT
I will have Chuck Austen AND Doug McClure on my side. They stand no chance. -Ralph Ah - but they have the power rangers Do not fear though, as I have a Quantum Morpher - I will be in your corner - let the power of sausages quel the evil as H'SBro |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2007 21:30:28 GMT
Sweet zombie Ratchet. I cannot believe I confused noted comic book hack Chuck Austen with the mighty Chuck Norris. Someone please kill me now. I...I don't deserve to live.
*weeps*
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Post by Nigel on Nov 27, 2007 8:55:38 GMT
The Power Rangers won't help Hasbro - they're Bandai through and through. However, Hasbro does have it hordes of My Little Ponies. (Little evil b******s.)
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Post by panderson on Nov 27, 2007 10:51:07 GMT
Shows how much I know about other toys - could have sworn PR was Hasbro
And My little pony is evil - starying at you, in the dark, waiting to pounce
Like those statues out of Blink
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 27, 2007 16:59:40 GMT
Nay- no Power Rangers for Hasbro. They do, however, have a veritable legion of Star Wars figures, vehicles, playsets and roleplay equipment, all the Marvel superheroes toys since the start of this year, and the self-proclaimed King of Action Figures: Buzz Lightyear. Oh yes- Hasbro makes the Toy Story stuff. Well, Buzz, Woody and ol' Spudhead, anyway.
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Post by Nigel on Nov 27, 2007 17:11:53 GMT
If Hasbro were to attend AA, they might Monopolyse proceedings with their Operation. How would they K'nex to the fans? Should we Risk it?
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Post by legios on Nov 27, 2007 20:51:30 GMT
Shows how much I know about other toys - could have sworn PR was Hasbro And My little pony is evil - starying at you, in the dark, waiting to pounce Like those statues out of Blink Don't blink. Blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back, don't look away and don't blink. Good luck! Karl |
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Post by panderson on Nov 27, 2007 21:29:19 GMT
The horses...are ...getting...nearer....gahhahahgahgs
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