The tentative TFcon 2013 event schedule is now online. Check out the full list of programming by following the Tentative Event Schedule for TFcon 2013 link on the sidebar.
Transformers Comic Book Artist Casey Coller to attend TFcon 2013
We are pleased to announce that Transformers comic book artist Casey Coller will be attending TFcon 2013. Casey is known to fans for his work on IDW’s Transformers: Ironhide, All Hail Megatron, Robots in Disguise, Spotlights Drift, Blurr and Cliffjumper, More Than Meets The Eye, Transformers Ongoing, and Heart of Darkness.. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.
TFcon attendee exclusives revealed: Project Z and Prototype X
2 attendee exclusives will be offered at TFcon this year; Project Z and Prototype X. Repaints of the Demolition Crue from Mech Ideas, 250 of each figure will be available at both TFcon and Auto Assembly this year. These figures will be available to premium weekend ticket holders at registration on the Friday night, with any remaining figures sold starting Saturday morning to all attendees.
Transformers Comic Book Writer James Roberts to attend TFcon 2013
We are very pleased to welcome James Roberts the writer of the fan favorite comic book series More Than Meets The Eye to TFcon 2013 for his first ever North American convention appearance. The co-writer for Last Stand of the Wreckers, IDW’s Transformers Chaos storyline and The Death of Optimus Prime, Mr. Roberts will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.
Transformers Comic Artist Josh Perez to attend TFcon 2013
We are happy to welcome back IDW Publishing colorist Josh Perez to TFcon 2013. Transformers fans will recognize his current work from the pages of Robots in Disguise and More Than Meets The Eye. He will be attending both days and offering prints and commissions to attendees all weekend long.
Beast Wars voice actor Venus Terzo to attend TFcon 2013
We are very pleased to welcome voice actor Venus Terzo the voice of Blackarachnia in Beast Wars and Beast Machines to TFcon 2013. Ms. Terzo will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.
TFcon announces Third Annual 3rd Party Product Panel
Due to the success of the past 2 years, TFcon will host the Third Annual 3rd Party Product Panel at TFcon 2013. We have invited 3rd party product manufacturers to once again contribute to a presentation focusing on new information and images of upcoming collector focused toys. We encourage all 3rd party companies to contact us to be involved in this presentation that will have information shared to thousands of fans at the event and online around the world.
Transformers Comic Artist Livio Ramondelli to attend TFcon 2013
We are pleased to announce that Transformers comic book artist Livio Ramondelli will be attending TFcon 2013. Livio is known to fans for his work on IDW’s Transformers comics with the Chaos storyline, the Autocracy and Monstrosity series and illustrating the Orion Pax focused issues in the Robots in Disguise books. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.
Transformers Generation 1 voice actor Jack Angel to attend TFcon 2013
We are honored to welcome Transformers voice actor Jack Angel to TFcon 2013 for his first ever Canadian convention appearance.
The voice of Astrotrain, Breakdown, Cyclonus, Omega Supreme, Ramjet, Smokescreen and Ultra Magnus in the Generation 1 cartoon; he is also known to GIJOE fans as the voice of Wet Suit and Superfriends fans as the voices of Flash, Hawkman and Samurai. Mr. Angel will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.
TFcon 2013 Custom and Art Contest Info
2013 sees the return of the TFcon art and customs contest. Entries may be submitted from 9 am until 12 pm the Saturday of the convention. After 12 pm all art pieces will be judged by the TFcon Judges. The winner will be announced at a time on the event schedule.
2D entries can be anything from a painting, black and white drawing, color drawing, computer render print out, basically anything that’s on a flat piece of paper qualifies for this category. It is preferred that any 2D entry be mounted, framed or in a protective covering. 3D entries can be anything from a diorama, kitbash/custom, toy repaint or statue.
2D entries will be judged on originality, perspective, creativity, lighting/shadows, application of color/tones, detail, realism/suspension of disbelief and the judges overall impression. 3D entries will be judged on detail, originality, use of color, proportions, realism, use of materials, innovativeness, neatness and the judges overall impression.
The 3D art contest prizes will be custom made trophies from TFcon. These prizes will only be offered to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries so be prepared to come ready to compete!