2011 sees the return of the TFcon art and custom contest. There will once again be 2 categories attendees can enter; 2D, and 3D. Pieces entered in previous years cannot be entered again as well as no collaborative entries, the piece has to be 100% your own creation. Limit of two entries per person. For more details check out the TFcon contest information page.
Archives for 2011
TFcon 2011 Online Registration Now Open
TFcon 2011 online registration is now open. You can order the 2011 exclusive Stronghold along with tickets to the convention, TFcon T-Shirts and the limited TFcon customizing class online for TFcon 2011 via this link. Preregistration will run until July 16th at 12pm. If you don’t have a credit card you can email the convention to register via money order.
TFcon 2011 Exclusive Announced: Head Robots Stronghold
The TFcon 2011 exclusive is Stronghold!
In command of a lost band of Transformers from before the Great War, Stronghold must now deal with the likes of an escapee war criminal in the form of Zarak. Armed with his Master Cannon and double blasters, this leader of the fabled Head Robots is a force to be reckoned with now that he holds the plans to the mysterious project Maximus…
Produced by Head Robots and designed for the Universe Onslaught mold and cross compatible with Generation 1 Headmasters, Stronghold will be limited to 700 pieces. This is a high-quality upgrade kit that contains a transforming head with ball joints and clear blue eyepiece, two photon rifles, one assault cannon, and a backpack. The backpack features many mounting points so the guns can be configured in many ways. This exclusive will come with a bonus set of Reprolabels that will transform your old action figure into an all new character for your collection.
Transformers Writer Simon Furman to attend TFcon 2011
We are very pleased to welcome Transformers writer Simon Furman to TFcon 2011 for his first ever Canadian convention appearance. The author of Marvel UK’s Transformers series, Marvel US’s Transformers issues 56-80 and Transformers Generation 2 comic, the Beast Wars cartoon episode Nemesis Part 2, the Dreamwave comics War Within, Armada and Energon, the Transformers: The Ultimate Guide and the first five Generation 1 mini-series for IDW as well as numerous Spotlight issues; Mr. Furman will be taking part in a Q&A panel and autograph sessions with the attendees of the Canadian Transformers Collectors Convention. TFcon encourages fans of Simon Furman and the Marvel comic series to sign the petition to restart the original Transformers continuity from #81 with Simon Furman.
Toys R Us Canada to sponsor TFcon 2011
Toys “R” Us Canada will once again support TFcon in 2011 through various means including the distributation of TFcon promotional material in Toys “R” Us stores to increase awareness of the Canadian Transformers collectors convention.
Toys”R”Us (Canada) Ltd., is part of Toys”R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer. Toys”R”Us, Canada operates 71 stores across the country. For store locations and convenient online shopping visit www.toysrus.ca or babiesrus.ca.
Transform Yourself: TFcon 2011 Costume Contest
Transform Yourself, the TFcon Costume Contest, is back for TFcon 2011. A new video has been released to announce this year’s contest, you can check it out here: Transform Yourself: TFcon 2011 Costume Contest
Hasbro Canada returns to TFcon 2011
We are happy to welcome back Hasbro Canada to TFcon 2011. Hasbro will be presenting a new product preview and question panel on upcoming Transformers products and answering your submitted questions. Attendees will also have the chance to talk to Hasbro reps in person, one-on-one as they show off the latest releases for Transformers toys.