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Post by The Doctor on Aug 13, 2009 18:07:23 GMT
AA 2009 is almost upon us, and thoughts already begin to turn to AA 2010. I am delighted to announce there will be a fiction special available at the event:
ESCAPE VELOCITIES
This A5 fanzine features tales set far in the future, delving into the interwined destinies of Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Perceptor and the survivors of the human race. It will feature fully revised and updated versions of the stories There but for the grace of..., The Escape, Haul of Dead Gods and 332. The original versions* previously featured as part of the online Fictionary series of tales. The fanzine will also feature brand new additional content expanding on this exciting and mysterious new corner of the Transformers universe such as a Galactic Map detailing the worlds featured, a historical overview, war reports from the frontlines of the Micromaster Wars and more. I hope to invite contributions for spot illustrations.
Look for it...August 2010!
-Ralph
*These will be taken down after August so the new versions can be prepared
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Aug 13, 2009 18:21:02 GMT
Splendid! I dare say I will chip in a pic or two.
Andy
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Post by legios on Aug 13, 2009 20:20:26 GMT
Great news. I look forward to it.
Karl
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2009 22:38:31 GMT
I also look forward to it.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Aug 18, 2009 10:51:28 GMT
Mark S came up with a cracking idea for the con as well.
A 22 page comic-book story with a different artist doing a different page. So scribblers stake your claim and let us know you are game. I have a provisional booking for a cover artist I can say no more yet....
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 18, 2009 10:52:07 GMT
Yeah, looks like we'll have a nice set of stuff for next year. Planning begins now!
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Aug 18, 2009 10:55:55 GMT
Sounds like a great idea!
Though if you want a really easy life, just add another page to T-25 and call it T-26...
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 18, 2009 11:52:08 GMT
AA has inspired me to start drawing again, so I'll stick my name down.
Andy
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Aug 18, 2009 11:57:29 GMT
Splendid!!!
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Aug 18, 2009 11:59:59 GMT
I can write and colour, my drawing is dodgy but I can totally help if need be!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 12:10:16 GMT
I can try doing proper pictures again, might be 'comic' like though, I really need to practice drawing again soon lol
If I find that I can still draw, I'll help lol
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Post by Kingoji on Aug 18, 2009 16:52:21 GMT
Do you really have to ask?
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Post by Mark_Stevenson on Aug 18, 2009 17:12:34 GMT
I'm in for the collabocomic... And anything else really. It's nice to start planning these things in advance...
Mx
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Aug 18, 2009 17:28:05 GMT
Mark S came up with a cracking idea for the con as well. A 22 page comic-book story with a different artist doing a different page. So scribblers stake your claim and let us know you are game. Okey-dokey then! But it had better pull more artists than 'Striptionary'... Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 18, 2009 17:33:02 GMT
I am down for an inking assist. I still have the lightbox so would be nice to do it again.
-Ralph
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Post by chrisl on Aug 19, 2009 12:17:06 GMT
Provided I get enough time / notice & it's something I can actually draw - then count me in for a page.
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Post by KoshNaranek on Aug 20, 2009 1:55:05 GMT
Count me in, I had a blast chipping in this year.
- Tony
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Post by Nigel on Aug 20, 2009 9:50:16 GMT
I have a couple of ideas for articles if there's going to be something factual done as well as fiction.
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Post by Hero on Aug 20, 2009 9:52:50 GMT
I'll be up for some drawing.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 1, 2009 13:04:33 GMT
Work has started on the Escape Velocities fiction special. Yes, this may seem somewhat early considering it's not due for 11 months but the aim is to get it in the can relatively early and have the print files ready so at least one thing is 'ready to go' and because other proposed stuff is likely to be more time-intensive. Yay.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Sept 1, 2009 13:14:11 GMT
I'm attending to a 5 pager for G this week, so I should be able to get cracking on the cover next week and then Matt's BBB. Always like to shift gears a bit between strips.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Sept 1, 2009 13:25:46 GMT
How much does this sort of printing cost? The idea of a fanzine type thing is really appealing
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Post by grahamthomson on Sept 1, 2009 13:39:58 GMT
I'm attending to a 5 pager for G this week Wahey! |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Sept 1, 2009 13:52:25 GMT
How much does this sort of printing cost? The idea of a fanzine type thing is really appealing It all depends Matt on what you are doing. The Scotcon and stuff for AA cost a wee bit cos I get professional chaps to print them for me (thanks G!) but I've also done a few a5 zines for when we travel down south (two for Cardiff and one for Newcastle) and they just cost me some printer inks and I abused the work photocopier on a quiet shift. Start with a lo-fi A5 and see how you go. If you want any pointers on dtp and pre-pressing then both myself and G should be able to answer any questions. Andy |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Sept 1, 2009 13:53:25 GMT
I'm attending to a 5 pager for G this week Wahey! Thought that'd make you smile! Andy |
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Post by grahamthomson on Sept 1, 2009 16:42:17 GMT
... and light-headed.
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Post by karla on Sept 2, 2009 13:22:50 GMT
this is such a cool idea!! i'll draw some stuff
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Post by Gav on Sept 2, 2009 19:21:52 GMT
With enough time to prepare, I'm sure I can provide something for this too.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 2, 2009 20:59:19 GMT
I am sure there will be plenty of opportunities for artistic contributions.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Sept 3, 2009 20:15:44 GMT
Regarding the comic project mooted by Mark S and myself.
We have a concept and will be firming up the story over the coming weeks.
Set in 2011 and it concerns the fate of Autobot City: Mars which was established in 1997 and in 2011 gets destroyed. Going for something of a "base under siege" approach.
Andy
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