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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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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.
- Mech Cosplay: Includes full and partial rig costumes, which replicate the appearance of robot characters from Transformers.
- 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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Where All Are One
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Operation: Damn, He’s Good
TFNation is proud to present another voice acting guest for the 2018 edition, and we roll over to the live-action movie universe and the media that spun out of the Paramount series. Join us in giving a warm welcome to voice actor André Sogliuzzo!
Lending his talents to the character of Sideswipe in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Sogliuzzo has also been behind the scenes for the well-received video game Transformers: Devastation, portraying the likes of Scavenger, Thundercracker, and one of the unnamed Seekers found in the game. Most recently, he has featured in the animated series Robots in Disguise, as the voice of Scavenger Clawtrap.
You may also recognise him from a number of other video game franchises, such as Skyrim, Everquest II, and Scarface: The World is Yours. For fans and followers of animated series and cartoons, you will have found Sogliuzzo in G.I. Joe: Renegades (as Major Bludd), Avatar: The Last Airbender (as Hakoda and King Bumi), Courage the Cowardly Dog, the Stuart Little TV series, and will soon be heard in the upcoming Spyro ReignitedTrilogy.
He has also been a regular actor for the Star Wars franchise, appearing as various characters in the Knights of the Old Republic games, and as Commander Cody (and others) in the version of the Star Wars: Clone Wars series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, plus a number of voices in the recently concluded Star Wars: Rebels.
André Sogliuzzo will be present for all of the TFNation 2018 weekend, signing autographs, available for photo opportunities, and ready to meet fans of Transformers, voice acting, his work, and the franchises he’s been a part of!
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Press Release - https://tfnation.com/2018/blog/News/story/Operation:%20Damn,%20He’s%20Good
Tickets - https://tfnation.com/2018/registration/
Location and accomodation - https://tfnation.com/2018/location
