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Operation: TFNation 2018 Schedule

TFNation 2018 is set to be the biggest TFNation to date, with our large array of guests, exclusive Stan Bush concert, and custom toy display - alongside our largest ever Forge and Trader Hall. There is a lot to see and do throughout the weekend event, so we are pleased to announce the first draft of schedule is now available at TFNation.com {insert link}

As you will see, not all panels have been confirmed, so be sure to keep an eye on TFNation.com and all official and affiliated social media for constant updates.

FRIDAY 17th August - PANELS ONLY (STRICTLY NO TRADING)

• 10:00 AM Ticket Collections open - outside the main hall
• 4:00 PM Ticket Collections Closes
  

Panel Room (Pavilion)

• 12:00 AM - Double Dare, as we invite you to sit through what was one of the worst (but humorous) official dubs in Transformers cartoon history.
• 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Fan Panels (running order TBC)
• 5:00 PM - The Toys and Traders panel grants a voice to some of the traders in attendance at TFNation. Hear the ups, downs and challenges these much loved/hated individuals go through to bring us all our beloved figures.
• 6:00 PM Panel Room Closes
• 9:00 PM - Adult Only Segment with one of our guests
• 11:00 PM Panel Room Closes

Main Hall (Monarch)

• 6:00 PM Main Hall Opens
• 6:40 PM The Matrix Quest with Chris McFeely
• 7:30 PM The Golden Age - Movie night is reborn with this fan favourite three-part episode.
• 9:00 PM Panel Room Closes
  

SATURDAY 18th August

• 8:30 AM Ticket Collections - outside the main hall

Main Hall (Monarch)

• 9:30 AM Main Hall Opens for Weekend Ticket Holders
• 10:00 AM Main Hall Opens for Saturday Ticket Holders
• 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony
• 11:00 AM - Daniel Riordan (Actor) Panel
• 12:00 AM - Aaron Archer (Transformers Designer) Panel
• 2:00 PM - DC Douglas (Actor) Panel
• 4:00 PM Main Hall Closes
  

Forge (Warwick)

• 9:30 AM Forge Opens
• 1:00 PM Forge Closes for lunch
• 2:30 PM Forge Reopens
• 5:00 PM Forge Closes
  

Panel Room (Pavilion)

• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - TBC
• 3:00 PM - Mairghread Scott (Comics) Panel
• 4:00 PM - TBC
• 5:00 PM Panel Room Closes

Club Con Evening Show - Weekend Ticket Holders Only

• 6:00 PM - Club Con Opens
• 6:30 PM - Pretenders Cosplay Contest
• 7:30 PM - Script Reading
• 8:00 PM Club Con Closes

Stan Bush Concert (concert ticket holders only) - NO ON-THE-DAY SALES

• 9:00 PM Stan Bush Concert Starts

SUNDAY 19th August

• 8:30 AM Ticket Collections - outside the main hall
  

Forge (Warwick)

• 9:30 AM Forge Opens
• 1:00 PM Forge Closes for lunch
• 2:30 PM Forge Reopens
• 4:00 PM Forge Closes

Main Hall (Monarch)

• 9:30 AM Main Hall Opens for all ticket holders
• 11:00 AM - André Sogliuzzo (Actor) Panel
• 2:00 PM - Stan Bush (Musician) Panel
• 3:00 PM - TBC
• 4:00 PM Main Hall Closes

Panel Room (Pavilion)

• 12:00 AM - Cosplay Panel
• 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - TBC
• 5:00 PM - Closing Ceremony
• 5:45 PM - Convention Closes

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Operation: Guest Round-up

With TFNation 2018 rapidly approaching, we thought that now would be a good time to take look at the fourteen guests who will be joining us at the show! With alphabetical order then:

1) Aaron Archer - Toys and Brand

After more than 20 years at Kenner and Hasbro building worlds, storylines, and characters for iconic properties including Transformers, G.I.Joe, Star Wars, Batman, Jurassic Park and Alien, Aaron makes his first appearance at TFNation.

2) André Sogliuzzo - Actor

Making his TFNation debut, André is know for being the voice of Sideswipe in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, as well as Scavenger, Thundercracker, and one of the unnamed Seekers found in Transformers: Devastation.

3) Alex Milne - Artist

Returning for his third TFNation, Alex is a fan-favourite artist from IDW Publishing.

4) Daniel Riordan - Actor

The voice of the 2001 Transformers Robots in Disguise Megatron / Galvatron, as well as Omega Prime, the combined form of Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus, makes his first European Transformers convention debut.

5) D.C. Douglas - Actor

Transformers Rescue Bots is the longest running Transformers cartoon there has even been, and at its heart is D.C. Douglas, the voice of Chase. We are pleased to welcome him for his first visit.

6) Jack Lawrence

Jack took on the unenviable task of drawing the highly popular, and groundbreaking Lost Light from IDW. With the existing IDW stories coming to an end, we are pleased to welcome Jack back to TFNation.

7) James Roberts

Writer of the award winning Transformers comic series More Than Meets The Eye / Lost Light, a hugely popular and well loved figure returns for his third TFNation.

8) John-Paul Bove

Writer and colourist John-Paul has worked on a variety of Transformers products, in a multitude of roles, and we are always pleased to see him return to the show.

9) Kei Zama

Kei’s line art is a thing of beauty and we are very proud to have hosted her at her first ever Transformers convention three years ago. Kei once again is taking the 14hr flight from Japan to join us at TFNation 2018.

10) Lew Stringer

If you read, or owned, the Transformers comics from the 80s, then you will know who Lew Stringer is, and why he has a special place in the hearts of both Transformers and GI Joe fans. Lew makes his TFNation debut.

11) Mairghread Scott

Through her work on the IDW comics, Transformers Prime, Robots in Disguise and Rescue Bots Mairghread Scott is a name any modern day Transformers fan will know. We are pleased to welcome her for the first time to our shores.

12) Mike Collins

Making his TFNation debut is Mike Collins, writer of the first ever UK Transformers comic, Man of Iron, and artists of the Ladybird Transformers books. Mike’s work space from print to TV.

13) Nick Roche

A superstar in the world of modern day Transformers comics, Nick returns to TFNation in time to talk about the final chapter of the fan favourite Wreckers storyline.

14) Stan Bush

Legend, that’s the only word to describe Stan Bush if you’ve watched Transformers The Movie. Stan’s music is responsible for many a sing-a-long at TFNation, as well as other Transformers conventions. This could be your one and only chance this side of the pond to not only meet Stan but also see him live in concert!

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Operation: Pretenders Hide, the Cosplayer inside

We are pleased to announce that applications to take part in the TFNation 2017 Cosplay Competition are now open!

All Cosplay Contest contestants must register their interest online before TFNation 2018. We will not be accepting additional entrants during the convention itself.

Space in the contest is limited so all applications are subject to approval prior to the event. Completing the application formdoes not mean that your application has been approved. TFNation crew will approve applicants until all spaces have been filled.

The Cosplay Contest will be split into two categories: Mech and Human.

1. Mech Cosplay: Includes full and partial rig costumes, which replicate the appearance of robot characters from Transformers.
2. Human Cosplay: Includes human characters from Transformers, such as Verity Carlo and Spike Witwicky, holomatter designs such as those seen in the IDW comics, and humanised interpretations of Transformers robot characters.

There will be two sets of first, second and third place winners - one set from the Mech category and one set from the Human category.

The Cosplay Contest will have three segments; pre-judging, then the parade, followed by the announcement of placings and prizes by the judging panel.

Pre-judging is presently scheduled to take place at 5:00pm in the Kings Suite (Club Con), before the room opens to attendees at 6:pm. Please note: these timings are subject to our final schedule of events and therefore may change - don’t worry, we will make an announcement if necessary.

The judging panel will be chosen in advance by TFNation. The judges will choose the winners based on the following criteria:

• Accuracy of design
• Creativity of design (for humanised designs)
• Craftsmanship
• Execution
• Performance

Original characters may not be entered into the competition. While we love the creativity which goes into these costumes, it can prove very difficult to fairly judge them alongside established characters - thank you for your understanding.

The costume you wear should be your own creation. If you wish to enter a costume that will be worn by someone other than its maker, please contact the TFNation Crew in advance.

We encourage the majority of your costume to be a handmade, original creation. Found or modified items and garments are also permitted. Some minor shop-purchased items (such as Optimus Prime helmets) may be allowed at the judges’ discretion.

All weapons must be toys or handmade. No sharp weapons or replica weapons are permitted. No functioning projectile weapons, such as loaded Nerf guns or water pistols, are permitted.

TFNation reserves the right to inspect all props and weapons for safety. If an entrant declines to have their items inspected when asked, they will be required to leave the area.

We ask Cosplayers to consider members of the public, hotel staff, and other hotel guests when transporting weapons to and from the competition, and to not display weapons or props in a manner that may cause unnecessary alarm.

We would like to remind Cosplayers that there will be minors present in the hall for the competition, and ask you to keep your costume audience-appropriate.

Entrants under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian in the hall while they are competing.

TFNation Crew are not eligible to enter the competition. Crew members may still dress up should they wish, and may join the parade, but will be exempt from judging and ineligible for prizes. This applies to dedicated TFNation Crew only – TFNation volunteers are more than welcome to enter the competition.

Head on over to TFNation.com to register your interest now!

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Operation: Show Us What You’re Made Of

The TFNation display area has become one of the highlights of the show for many attendees. In 2016, we showcased a complete collection of Rock Lords, the entire Beast Wars and Beast Machines lines (including the Japanese subseries for II and Neo), and various upcoming 3rd Party and Official toy releases. In 2017, we introduced the world of TFNation to Takara’s Brave series, a stunning display of figures many had not seen before.

This year we are looking to do something a little different, something perhaps more creative: we want Your toys! Not just any toy, however - we want your customised and kit-bashed figures. Whether you have simply touched up a figure by adding some extra details, part-swapped with other toys or made it yourself from scratch, we want to showcase it to the world of TFNation and beyond (through the inevitable social media interactions). Remember, this isn’t a competition, it’s a display.

You will find a new Custom Figure Application Form by going to https://tfnation.com/2018/custom-figure-display, asking you to let us know that you are interested, as well we telling us more about the item(s). Figures will be displayed in a locked glass cabinet for the duration of the event. Applications are open to both weekend and single day attendees. Space is limited by the physical cabinets, but we want to create the largest showcase of customised Transformers figures that the world has seen.

The figures could be new ones you are working on, past entries to competitions at other shows, or those you created years ago. We want to encourage creativity in the fandom, so it doesn’t matter if you are a regular kitbasher or not. There are no winners or losers, just a shared appreciation for your creativity. And depending on the interest and success of the display, we may look into Custom Competitions at future events.

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Operation: Opening Times

With TFNation 2018 a little over a month away we are pleased to confirm the opening times for the show.

Friday 17th August - PANELS ONLY (STRICTLY NO TRADING)

• 10:00 AM Ticket Collections - outside the main hall
• 12:00 AM Panel Room Opens
• 5:30 PM Panel Room Closes
• 6:00 PM Main Hall Opens for Video Screening
• 9:50 PM Main Hall Closed
• 10:00 PM Panel Room Opens - Special Event Subject To Change
• 11:30 PM Panel Room Closes

Saturday 18th August

• 8:30 AM Ticket Collections - outside the main hall
• 9:30 AM Main Hall Opens for Weekend Ticket Holders
• 9:30 AM Forge Opens
• 10:00 AM Main Hall Opens for Saturday Ticket Holders
• 4:00 PM Ticket Collections Closes
• 4:00 PM Forge Closes
• 4:00 PM Main Hall Closes
• 5:00 PM Panel Room Closes
• 6:00 PM Club Con Opens
• 8:00 PM Club Con Closes
• 9:00 PM Stan Bush Concert Starts

Sunday 19th August

• 8:30 AM Ticket Collections - outside the main hall
• 9:00 AM Main Forge Opens
• 9:30 AM Main Hall Opens for all ticket holders
• 5:30 PM Show Closes

On all days we shall be using both the main hall and the Pavilion Suite, to host some of our panels - the Pavilion suite is a large panel room positioned on the ground floor, next to the hotel swimming pool. Please check the final event schedule for exact details.

We are pleased to announce the release of our

information and visual guide for attendees, parents and carers

which has been designed to help familiarise attendees with what to expect whilst visiting the event. We are grateful to crew member Sarah for all of her help with this pack.

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Operation: The Funny Papers

Joining the line-up of comics guests for 2018, TFNation is pleased to announce the presence of another UK based artist – well known to fans of the original Marvel UK Transformers comics series – Lew Stringer!

Famous predominantly for his humour work, he was a stable component of the Marvel UK Transformers issues, providing a light-hearted relief to the stories in the form of two featured strips: Robo-CapersandCombat Colin (initially in the pages of Action Force, the UK incarnation of G.I. Joe, then replacing Robo-CapersinTransformers).

His very first venture onto the comics stage was Brickman, which ran from the 1970s up until 2009 in various forms. Stringer is well known in the UK for his work as an independent comics creator, but also for his work appearing in the pages of The Beano andThe Dandy weekly kids’ comic magazines, alongside other licensed magazines such as Spider-Man, Epic, Lego Adventures and more. Internationally, his work has appeared in the likes of ElephantmenandGrindhouse in the US market, Herman Hedning in Sweden, and Nemi in Norway.

Thanks to his comics work as a creator, Stringer is well-versed in the history of the British comics industry and scene, and regularly offers insights, analyses, and discussions of current and past trends on his blog, Blimey! It’s Another Blog about Comics!

Lew Stringer will be attending TFNation 2018 all weekend, talking capers, silly jokes, and sketching for fans of his work, as well as discussing comics history in general!

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Operation: The Art Bringer

Another returning guest to the 2018 edition of TFNation is the fan-beloved artist from the big cold white North, Alex Milne!

Milne has been working as a creator for Transformers since the days of Devil’s Due Press’ GI Joe vs the Transformers, various collaborations with Fun Publications and eventually moving to regular, serialised work with Dreamwave and IDW Publishing. As the regular co-creator on Transformer: More Than Meets the Eye, Milne has rendered hearts and tears in painstaking detail, bringing some of the more expressive robot faceplates to the pages of comics.

Alongside and after MTMTE, Milne has provided covers for a range of IDW Publishing comics, Transformers and elsewhere, as well as providing interior art for an issue of Transformers: Lost Light. His most recent collaboration saw him partner once more with writer John Barber (and Christos Gage) on the prequel mini-series Rom vs The Transformers: Shining Armor - but the perhaps bigger news is his presence as artist for the upcoming Unicron: Darkest Hour #0 Free Comic Book Day issue due in May 2018.

Alex Milne will be signing autographs, selling artwork, and attempting to complete commissions at TFNation 2018, as he is always in extremely high demand.

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Operation: Putting the U in Colourist

With the new year in full swing, the TFNation team is happy to announce another returning guest to our ever-expanding roster: comics colourist and writer John-Paul Bove!

Known to many as JP, he is currently recolouring classic Marvel UK stories for Hachette’s Transformers: The Definitive Generation One Collection, and has been the main colour artist for IDW Publishing’s Transformers: ReGeneration One – the continuation of the original Marvel US series – plus the Drift: Empire of Stone mini-series, several BotCon / FunPub comics, and an entire collection of cover work with several artists in the Transformers world for IDW. Outside of Transformers, his visual work can be found on titles such as G.I. Joe, Dr Who, Action Man, and Judge Dredd, while his writing includes the BotCon 2016 ‘Dawn of the Predacus’ comic, Panini’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and creator-owned horror one-shot UnEarth.

JP will be attending all weekend, and offering his skills and services to fans - if you’re picking up an art commission at TFNation, make sure to book him early and get it coloured at the event!

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Operation: Mike of Iron

A new guest joining us for TFNation 2018, but by no means a newcomer to the Transformers scene is artist Mike Collins! Mike was the hands behind the Man of Iron (1985/87), the first story in the Marvel comics originating in the UK, and several more, eventually also co-writing Crisis of Command! (1985-86), which introduced the recurring self-doubting character trait in Optimus Prime.Despite leaving the comics by the end of 1985, he didn’t leave Transformers entirely behind: along with Mike Farmer, he illustrated the first four Ladybird Transformers books, which became the gateway to Transformers fiction for a number of children at the time.

Mike continued to contribute to other comics, though moving into Action Force, the European precursor to G.I. Joe, which also included recent returner and fan-favourite Action Man. Mike later made his way to 2000AD, Marvel and DC, and his art can be found in the pages of Flash,Teen Titans, and The Uncanny X-Men – where he first introduced the questionable but charming character of Gambit. He has also worked on the likes of Star Trek,Wonder Woman, several 2000AD titles, and as of 2005, returning to UK material with Doctor Who Magazine, and the two Doctor Who original Graphic Novels published by the BBC.

A name you might also know from outside of comics, Mike has provided storyboards for TV and films including Doctor Who,Horrid Henry, and Sherlock.
Mike will be present at TFNation 2018 all weekend, signing autographs, talking fandom, and probably willing to sketch some art for attendees

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