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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 28, 2016 17:42:56 GMT
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Post by inflatabledalek on Oct 28, 2016 18:08:55 GMT
Yay!
Though sod's law it's a different weekend to my best guess as to when it would be, meaning struggling to change the time off I booked (the joys of the fucking messed up work holiday system).
Year one was great fun, looking forward to the sequel.
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Post by Pinwig on Oct 28, 2016 18:35:44 GMT
Counts me out unfortunately. Moving it back a week means I'll be at my sister's wedding. I'll have to find some way to make it to Thirsk '17 instead! Shame, I'd hoped to make TFN a yearly thing, and the missus liked the hotel too.
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Post by blueshift on Oct 28, 2016 18:47:46 GMT
Nooooooooooooooooooo :c
Maybe your sister can get married at the Hilton instead??? Getting married at a TF con would be an unforgettable experience!
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Post by Pinwig on Oct 28, 2016 19:01:51 GMT
I'm gutted! I really enjoyed meeting everyone last time!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 28, 2016 19:06:50 GMT
Put the first weekend in October in your diary and visit us all in Swindon!
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Post by primenova on Oct 30, 2016 19:52:31 GMT
You can currently book a room direct with the hotel for 2 nights £170 (using Hilton website) but it maybe best to wait to save another £35 when the room rates are up. (this is friday/sat night 2 adults one room)
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Post by browny87 on Nov 3, 2016 9:26:17 GMT
ill wait and try and get a room on the deal, will defo be going tho! pencilled it into the calendar already!
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Post by Dezzeh on Nov 3, 2016 10:08:30 GMT
Unsure whether I will attend next year yet, I may just do RORC
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 18, 2016 18:16:22 GMT
 Transmission_Initiated Transmission ID: 00003 TFNation_2017 Operation: First 2017 Guest We are super-excited to reveal that Transformers colourist extraordinaire Josh Perez will be making his UK TF convention debut at TFNation 2017! Josh began his time with the Cybertronians by providing colours for several Dreamwave titles, most notably various issues of Transformers: Energon and Transformers: Micromasters. With the dawn of IDW, Josh was able to apply his talents to a wealth of new material, starting with the darkest of all backstories, Megatron Origins. He went on to add his very own (All)spark of magic to several movie-verse titles such as The Reign of Starscream and Tales of the Fallen. Afterwards, he hopped back to the regular IDW-verse to breathe life into a new fan favourite in the Drift mini series. Josh is perhaps best known for his work on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise comic series where he served as regular colourist for most of the run – even the book’s name change couldn’t stop him! A keen Transformers: Animated fan, Josh also provided some additional character designs for The Complete AllSpark Almanac. Josh will be signing autographs and selling sketches and artwork in our guest area all weekend. Just don’t be surprised if you catch him chowing down on a slice of pizza at his desk… he tells us it’s essential. Launch tickets, bedrooms, pricing, further guests and activities will be announced in the coming months. Keep monitoring this frequency. If you want to ensure all communications are intercepted, join our mailing list at tfnation.comFurther transmissions to follow. |
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Post by browny87 on Nov 18, 2016 20:29:01 GMT
that's a nice guest, nice to see someone different  good work Mr Turnbull |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 18, 2016 22:25:29 GMT
that's a nice guest, nice to see someone different good work Mr Turnbull Cheers. Glad to have Josh across. Look for more reveals to come... Andy |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 25, 2016 19:18:56 GMT
And on that note...  Transmission_Initiated Transmission ID: 00004 TFNation_2017 Operation: A New Light Making his first appearance at a Transformers convention, we are thrilled to announce artist and creator Jack Lawrence as a guest of TFNation 2017! Jack first came to the attention of TF fans through his work with the TRANSMASTERS community in the 1990s, working with the likes of Nick Roche and James Roberts. His comics journey has come full circle recently, joining James and Alex Milne as part of the new creative team for the MTMTE follow-up LOST LIGHT, issue#1 of which will be released shortly. Along the way, Jack has worked for a wide range of publishers, from Dark Horse to Image comics, Panini, 2000ad and many more, covering characters such as TMNT, Dr Who, Sinister Dexter, Skylanders and Jackie Chan... Tell us you wouldn’t like to see those last two in a crossover! In addition, you can also find Jack’s work in many reference books, from the likes of Eaglemoss Publications and Hatchette UK. Fans of independent comics may also be familiar with Jack’s ongoing collaboration with Adam Lawrence, TINPOT HOBO, following a crew of Custodians as they try to enforce the law in the chaos of space. For those unfamiliar with the project, check out the official website at www.tinpothobo.com/home.html where you can find character bios, ship descriptions and much more about this well thought out and immersive universe. Jack will be signing autographs and selling sketches and artwork in our guest area all weekend. Launch tickets, bedrooms, pricing, further guests and activities will be announced in the coming months. Keep monitoring this frequency. If you want to ensure all communications are intercepted, join our mailing list at tfnation.com Further transmissions to follow. TFNation Where All Are One Transmission_Terminated |
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Post by browny87 on Nov 28, 2016 10:30:29 GMT
that's a really good topical and relevant guest w00p!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 28, 2016 12:47:53 GMT
Had to be done!
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Post by primenova on Jan 4, 2017 12:29:52 GMT
God you seen how many comics Josh has worked on ? !!! More than Nick & James put together. He did 10 or so DW & about 10000 IDW
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 4, 2017 12:34:12 GMT
Transmission_Initiated Transmission ID: 00006 TFNation_2017 Operation: Venus Terzo to attend TFNation 2017  Joining UK fans for the very first time, we are pleased to announce the incredibly talented Venus Terzo, Beast Wars Blackarachnia, will be attending TFNation 2017! Blazing a trail for the multi-layered female characters who followed in her path, Blackarachnia’s long journey, from Beast Wars’ ruthless, self-serving, rebel Predacon to the Maximal-aligned Beast Machines force of nature, has seen the character achieve a special place in fan’s hearts. Her later dedication to Cybertron, and her relationship with Spark-mate Silverbolt, were elements decades ahead of MTMTE’s own examinations of loyalty and friendship, and are as relevant now as they have ever been. Apart from her Transformers work, Venus’ acting versatility is reflected in the sheer quality and scale of her filmography. She is well-known for voicing My Little Pony’s Rainbow Dash across numerous features, the female version of Ranma ½, Jean Grey in X-Men: Evolution, the iconic Sorceress (and evil Critta) in The New Adventures of He-Man, and Gigagirl in Reboot. Then add in Biiko Daitokuji in Project A-Ko, G.I. Joe’s Jinx, Death Note’s Wedy, Princess Lana in Captain N: The Game Master and Talia Gladys in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, and that’s just a selection of her animated work. Venus’s on-screen appearances are even more numerous, including Arrow, Minority Report, Supernatural, Continuum, Sanctuary, Andromeda, and Stargate SG-1. Mainstream audiences will also know Venus from Blackstone, Badge of Honour, The Guard and her long-running role as Detective Angela Kosmo on Da Vinci’s Inquest , along with numerous other TV Movie and episodic work. It’s worth noting, for fans of darker series, that Venus has also appeared in The Masters of Horror, The Dead Zone and The Twilight Zone and even appeared in the original TV series adaptation of Stephen King’s It. Venus will be meeting fans, signing autographs and taking part in panels during our convention, which will run from Friday 11th and Sunday 13th August 2017. Further transmissions to follow. TFNation Where all are one Transmission_Terminated Attachments:
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Post by browny87 on Jan 4, 2017 18:46:42 GMT
top signing mate, dead impressed!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 13, 2017 16:55:53 GMT
TFNATION 2017 UPDATE: TICKET PRICES
Dear attendees,
On 21st December 2016 we provided an outline for future important updates. This is the first important piece of information you will need before tickets go on sale on 1st February 2017.
Pricing for TFNation 2017 tickets will be as follows;
WEEKEND TICKETS
Senior (60+) £20.00
Adult (18-59) £60.00
Young Adult (16-17) £30.00
Child (0-15) Weekend: Free, with ticket-holding Adult/Senior.
SATURDAY ONLY
Senior (60+) £15.00
Adult (18-59) £35.00
Young Adult (16-17) £20.00
Child (0-15) Saturday: Free, with ticket-holding Adult/Senior.
SUNDAY ONLY
Senior (60+) £10.00
Adult (18-59) £30.00
Young Adult (16-17) £15.00
Child (0-15) Sunday: Free, with ticket-holding Adult/Senior.
(All tickets and prices are subject to terms and conditions which will be provided for your agreement prior to purchase)
Those who attended in 2016 will note that prices have been slightly adjusted. This is in response to our running costs, which have been increased noticeably following recent changes to exchange rates.
MAJOR CHANGES TO PRICING STRUCTURE
1. CHILD TICKETS
The age bracket for children has been increased from 0-12, to 0-15, meaning more youngsters can now come for free provided they are with a ticket-holding adult. We hope this will make the convention more affordable for families.
2. SATURDAY TICKETS
Following attendee feedback, we have taken the decision to sell Saturday only tickets in 2017, in addition to Sunday only and Weekend tickets.
YOUR NEXT ANNOUNCEMENTS
18th January 2018 – Hilton pricing details & general hotel advice.
1st February 2017 – Tickets released for general sale (time to be announced)
WEBSITE UPGRADE
Please note, we have deactivated the TFNation website for important upgrades and maintenance. This includes the implementation of new SSL security certification, and purchase flow testing, to ensure the website is ready for ticket sales day. High demand is anticipated, so extra measures are being taken.
The TFN Techbots will provide further updates shortly… humour them, they love details.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 27, 2017 18:12:39 GMT
Uncle Bob is coming to TFNation!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 27, 2017 18:37:23 GMT
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Operation: Bob Budiansky to attend TFNation 2017
We are honoured to announce that Bob Budiansky, the man who started the Transformer mythos and gave us so many of the iconic characters we enjoy today, will be joining us for his first UK Transformer event, at TFNation 2017.
Bob’s history goes back to the early 1970’s after his reintroduction to the world of comic books. A passion he would late turn into a lifelong career.
As an editor, illustrator, and writer, mostly for Marvel, Bob witnessed, first hand, some of the most defining years in the industry. He edited titles like Spider-Man, Daredevil and the Fantastic Four and contributed many covers to other titles across the Marvel universe. His involvement on Ghost Rider (with Dave Simons and Roger Stern) spans a period many fans considered as a defining era in the character's history and he created and wrote his own series, Sleepwalker.
And then, there are the Transformers…
Approached by Hasbro in 1983 to create a story line around a series of transforming toy robots, Marvel’s initial material was rejected before Bob stepped in, renaming most of the characters and revising personalities for the likes of Megatron, the Dinobots, Wheeljack, and countless others. He edited the very first Transformers mini-series in 1984 and scripted most of the next 50-plus issues of the US run. He also named and created the character profiles for over 250 of the Transformer toys (yes, the original tech specs) during the first six years of the brand’s existence, developing new story treatments as Hasbro introduced new lines of Transformers. On top of all this, he occasionally even pencilled a Transformers comic book cover or two. Bob’s work on Transformers doesn’t just end there though as he returned to the franchise to write IDW’s Transformers The Movie 20th Anniversary miniseries.
Bob Budiansky will be meeting fans, signing autographs and taking part in panels during our convention, which will run from Friday 11th and Sunday 13th August 2017.
Further transmissions to follow, including an update on 28/01 on the latest ticket and hotel details.
TFNation
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Post by blueshift on Jan 27, 2017 18:42:21 GMT
OH MY GOD YES I LOVE YOU ANDY I LOVE YOU
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Post by Dezzeh on Jan 27, 2017 19:12:58 GMT
This is such a massive get! What do you even take the father of transformers to get signed?
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 27, 2017 21:45:00 GMT
Right. That's it. I need a plan. How do I discredit my sister's fiance and get this damned wedding cancelled?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 27, 2017 21:47:24 GMT
I think the question more is "Is Uncle Bob enough to tip Martin over into going?"
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Post by browny87 on Jan 27, 2017 22:11:18 GMT
its fantastic I'm definitely going anyway but that's an amazing coup, just out of curiosity who else is going as it stands?
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Post by Rich on Jan 27, 2017 23:12:07 GMT
I can't make it this year so I'm very glad I got to meet Sir Bob when he was here a couple of years back. Otherwise I might have exploded with envy. It looks like it's going to be a really good show.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 27, 2017 23:21:18 GMT
This is such a massive get! What do you even take the father of transformers to get signed? I am thinking of getting him to sign my chest and then have it tattooed! Andy |
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Post by primenova on Jan 28, 2017 9:16:46 GMT
I'd stick with anything printing US 1-55 ( I know he was editor on 1-4 & I don't normal get editor to sign stuff they editted, but #5&6 are in the tpb anyway)
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jan 28, 2017 9:35:01 GMT
I think the question more is "Is Uncle Bob enough to tip Martin over into going?" It would be a dead cert if I hadn't met him in London a couple of years back, and to the shame of TF fandom had him virtually to myself for much of the convention. Martin |
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good work Mr Turnbull
