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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 1, 2012 18:19:48 GMT
 For most of you attending Auto Assembly 2012 this August - or if you have ordered our Non-Attendee Package - you know that we are giving away a selection of gifts as part of our traditional goodie bag. As well as our regular exclusive postcards, convention magazine, and our comic we are producing an A2 lithograph this year and we are now proud to unveil the artwork for the first time... Illustrated by Marvel UK artist Jeff Anderson and coloured by Kris Carter, the artwork has been inspired by some of the old comic covers featured on the British Marvel Transformers comics and features Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge. The litho is limited to a print run of just 1,000 copies and is ONLY going to be made available at Auto Assembly 2012 so unless you attend the convention or order a Non-Attendee Pack, you won't be able to get this fantastic piece of artwork. We were so impressed with this art that it is also featuring as the cover image for this year's convention exclusive comic, Iacon Independent, and we are also producing a postcard based on the original lineart from the card so we think that it's adding up to a fantastic package of gifts. For all you dealers and businesses out there reading this, we want to give YOU the chance to be a part of this as we have the opportunity for one lucky company to be associated with this lithograph and to sponsor it! You'll get the chance to not only have your company's logo and details featured on the litho, but on the associated postcard as well! We have several package deals on offer linking in with the lithograph which can also tie in with our convention magazine and exclusive comic so YOUR company could be heavily linked with this artwork so what are you waiting for? This is a one-off opportunity to get your company onto a product that will be on display on the walls of fans all over the world! Email us for more details! Auto Assembly 2012 is Europe's largest Transformers convention and is taking place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. To book your tickets or find out information about booking dealers tables, to sponsor the event or to enquire about advertising with us, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk Hope to see you there! The Auto Assembly Team Web: www.autoassembly.org.uk / www.transformersvideogames.co.uk / www.ct-alpha.comAuto Assembly Europe: www.autoassemblyeurope.euYoutube: www.youtube.com/autoassemblyTwitter: www.twitter.com/auto_assemblyForum: www.autoassembly.org.uk/forumEmail: contact@autoassembly.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)7860 948296 Auto Assembly is sponsored by Calloway Custom Designs - www.shapeways.com/shops/callowaycustomdesigns Toyz And Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.ukKapow Toys - www.kapowtoys.co.ukTF Source - www.tfsource.comRobot Kingdom - www.robotkingdom.comTransformers @ The Moon - www.transformertoys.co.ukTransformersAnimated.com - www.transformersanimated.comTheTransformers.net - www.thetransformers.netTitan Books - www.titanbooks.com3 Darths Comics - www.3darthscomics.co.ukScience Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.ukBig Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.comXyber Toys - www.xybertoys.com |
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Post by primenova on Jul 2, 2012 11:50:51 GMT
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 3, 2012 14:09:34 GMT
Update on Litho
Here at Auto Assembly, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of the Transformers community and we have noticed that our recent announcement regarding our convention exclusive lithograph has caused quite a storm! So we thought we would come back to quickly dispel some fears that you may have about this exclusive and correct a couple of (understandable) misconceptions…
As many have pointed out, Marvel G1 artist Jeff Anderson has purposefully drawn the art the way he has to evoke the early Marvel comics run and we can’t thank him enough for his work and the same goes to colourist Kris Carter for his excellent use of colour. Whilst it’s clear that there are quite a few negative feelings toward the art – which we won’t hide from – there have been many positive messages posted on social media sites too. So, just like the Marvel art of old, the fan base is divided! If nothing more, it is nice to see the fan base so vocal and passionate about this issue – because we care and we are glad to see you care too.
Many have asked us about the choice of artist. For the record, we are very happy that an esteemed artist such as Jeff agreed to lend his time to this free giveaway piece for all of our attendees. He didn’t have to, and we are very grateful to him. As for whether another artist could have been approached – that is a difficult area for us; sadly, we are given to believe that Hasbro has restricted artists currently contracted to working for IDW Publishing from producing any work for unofficial events or fan organisations such as ours. As a result, another high profile artist had to abandon the project not too long ago after his involvement was sadly vetoed. We are therefore incredibly grateful to Jeff, who stepped in to help us in our hour of need.
Nevertheless, in spite of everything we say above, we don’t want our attendees to go home with a piece of art they are not entirely happy with. We value your opinion and it is extremely important to us that you have the best convention experience possible. Therefore, we have taken it upon ourselves to make the lithograph into a fully reversible piece! One side will contain the Jeff Anderson artwork and the reverse will contain another piece of artwork which we are hoping to announce in the coming week. This way, fans who are not entirely satisfied with Jeff’s reimagining of his Galvatron artwork from Target: 2006 can simply turn the litho over and have a second piece to display. And likewise, fans who are happy with this first piece of artwork still get to have it on their walls.
We hope this extra measure has gone some way to show that that we want to listen and take on board your comments and suggestions.
The Auto Assembly Team
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Post by blueshift on Jul 3, 2012 17:13:53 GMT
Update on Litho Here at Auto Assembly, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of the Transformers community and we have noticed that our recent announcement regarding our convention exclusive lithograph has caused quite a storm! So we thought we would come back to quickly dispel some fears that you may have about this exclusive and correct a couple of (understandable) misconceptions… As many have pointed out, Marvel G1 artist Jeff Anderson has purposefully drawn the art the way he has to evoke the early Marvel comics run and we can’t thank him enough for his work and the same goes to colourist Kris Carter for his excellent use of colour. Whilst it’s clear that there are quite a few negative feelings toward the art – which we won’t hide from – there have been many positive messages posted on social media sites too. So, just like the Marvel art of old, the fan base is divided! If nothing more, it is nice to see the fan base so vocal and passionate about this issue – because we care and we are glad to see you care too. Many have asked us about the choice of artist. For the record, we are very happy that an esteemed artist such as Jeff agreed to lend his time to this free giveaway piece for all of our attendees. He didn’t have to, and we are very grateful to him. As for whether another artist could have been approached – that is a difficult area for us; sadly, we are given to believe that Hasbro has restricted artists currently contracted to working for IDW Publishing from producing any work for unofficial events or fan organisations such as ours. As a result, another high profile artist had to abandon the project not too long ago after his involvement was sadly vetoed. We are therefore incredibly grateful to Jeff, who stepped in to help us in our hour of need. Nevertheless, in spite of everything we say above, we don’t want our attendees to go home with a piece of art they are not entirely happy with. We value your opinion and it is extremely important to us that you have the best convention experience possible. Therefore, we have taken it upon ourselves to make the lithograph into a fully reversible piece! One side will contain the Jeff Anderson artwork and the reverse will contain another piece of artwork which we are hoping to announce in the coming week. This way, fans who are not entirely satisfied with Jeff’s reimagining of his Galvatron artwork from Target: 2006 can simply turn the litho over and have a second piece to display. And likewise, fans who are happy with this first piece of artwork still get to have it on their walls. We hope this extra measure has gone some way to show that that we want to listen and take on board your comments and suggestions. The Auto Assembly Team What the hell, I thought this looked excellent! What's wrong with people, don't pay attention to any of the moaners! |
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Post by legios on Jul 3, 2012 17:40:04 GMT
For what it is worth I really like that image, I think it is great.
And, hypothetically, if I didn't like it then it wouldn't have cost me anything - I would just be able to give it to someone who did like it, stick it in the bin in my hotel room or anything in between and not have last anything.
But like I say, not really an issue for me as I think it is great, both as a homage shot and as a piece of work in its own right.
Karl
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Post by Kingoji on Jul 3, 2012 18:10:14 GMT
Seen quite a few people moaning about how big they are compared to the trees. Me, I just see it as a deliberate exaggeration to aid in dramatic effect. Much like this;  Gladly have either on my wall.  |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 3, 2012 23:01:57 GMT
These are my opinions and not those of the AA Committee.
A whole host of people bitching about something that is free is fucking juvenile and indicative of the utter cesspool that TF fandom is becoming.
Art is entirely subjective, and if it isn't to your taste then that is fine. Constantly fucking moaning and whining about it isn't.
Rant over.
Andy
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Post by primenova on Jul 4, 2012 10:54:29 GMT
I like how Jeff put on his website the line art & showing how the images where put together.
No patlee white border around the characters here. this is how you draw a scene.
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Post by blueshift on Jul 4, 2012 12:29:22 GMT
I've not seen any whining myself, though truth be told I don't really hang about any other TF forums apart from this place and the Allspark.
I'd advise the committee to ignore the whining and not even justify it with a response, otherwise it makes it sound like it was justified in some way, when it's obviously not!!
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 4, 2012 19:35:44 GMT
I don't have any interest in lithos, personally, but it's a freebie and I can easily pass it on to someone who will like it. As it costs me nowt, I don't see anything to rage about. I haven't, incidentally, actually seen any 'fan rage' at all about this.
It's a little extra thing being thrown into a goodie bag. Which is nice.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 4, 2012 19:42:14 GMT
The main internet cesspools have been where the negatives have come from. As per usual.
Andy
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Post by primenova on Jul 5, 2012 6:22:18 GMT
Why is it that US fans seem not to like UK work - go back to the letters page with comments on Geoff after he started in the US. I didn't read any of the letters pages after Andrew started - I got the UK comic for those issues. Geoff & Jeff can draw Starscream correctly unlike Jose Delbo
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