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TFNation

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TFNation
Status	Active
Genre	Transformers
Venue	Hilton Birmingham metropole
Location(s)	Birmingham / England
Country	England / UK
Inaugurated	August 16, 2016
Most recent	August 17, 2019
Attendance	1500+
Organized by
Website	https://TFNation.com

TFNation® is a multi-day, family-friendly event for fans of Transformers® and other robot brands. The convention takes place each August in Birmingham, England.

It typically features:-

Guests from Transformers and other franchises,

A trader hall with over 150 tables selling thousands of items,

Dozens of highly talented artists and crafters selling their unique creations in a dedicated area known as The Forge

Panels & events covering multiple days and running for over 25 hours, The programme of events includes movie screenings, live script-readings, panels, workshops, a cosplay contest, replica cars and so much more.

Displays of original comic book artwork, prototype toys, rare figures, custom creations, official and 3rd party figures, are just some of the delights in the TFNation® display area.

The TFNation® community has to be seen to be believed. The fandom is home to some truly wonderful people and the safe, friendly and inclusive atmosphere the event offers are the reason that guests return from all around the globe, year after year.

Description[edit]

TFNation is the largest Transformers fan run convention in Europe and features a three day event celebrating the Transformers franchise. The show consists of a toy dealer room, The Forge a dedicated fan sales area, panels involving guests from all eras of the franchise, quiz, cosplay competitions and much, much more. Each year TFNation themes itself around different eras of the Transformers brand.

History[edit]

TFNation held its first event in August of 2016 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel. The show was organised and hosted by a small group of passionate fans With the intention of hosting a dedicated fan convention to celebrate the Transformers franchise. The first show, in 2016 drew over 1000 attendees.

Dates and locations[edit]

2016: 19th - 21st August 19th - 21st August 2016
2017: 11th - 13th August
2018: 17th - 19th August
2019: 16th - 18th August
2020:

Special guests[edit]

2016: Alex Milne, Emiliano Santalucia, Geoff Senior, Guido Guidi, Hayato Sakamoto, James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Simon Furman, Paul Eiding, Richard Newman.
2017: Alex Milne, Geoff Senior, James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Simon Furman, Stephen Baskerville, Josh Perez, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Bob Budiansky, Maggie Roswell, Hal Rayle, Mark Ryan, Venus Terzo.
2018: James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, Mike Collins, Lew Stringer, Mairghread Scott, Aaron Archer, André Sogliuzzo, D.C. Douglas, Stan Bush.
2019: James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, Simon Furman, E.J Su, Andrew Griffith, Brian Ruckley, Marty Istenberg, Peter Spellos, Gregg Berger, Brian Drummond.
2020: Lee Sullivan, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, James roberts, Sarah Stone, Brain Ruckley, Beth McGuire-smith, Anna Malkova, Andy Couzens, Sumalee Montano, Tania Gunadi, Peter Cullen

Exclusives[edit]

2016: Transformers Sins of the Wreckers Trade paperback pre release.TFN 2016 Arbearus.
2017: TFNation Trial and Error graphic novel, MAAS Toys CT00TFN, TFN 2017 Bearricade
2018: TFNation Stan Bush concert poster, Charity fan publication “The Decepticons’ Time-Terror”, TFNation G2 Bear,
2019: TFNation Colouring book, Signal of Doom adventure book, Transformers Animated Series 4 exclusive set of four prints,

References and media reports[edit]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45521345?fbclid=IwAR371CDHsPvADx9f3V5yqm1AX7mqpCJHgKYWmpzSXHxwgXDzl37hy7qw-7A^
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/women-collectors-transformers-geek-culture-marvel-comics-sexism-a8494751.html?fbclid=IwAR2f7LVrXzA2Stg097uLtIKrUx5gSsc3RpP6icg1bArn2h7pK9DdMUz8Mlc
https://www.allspark.com/2019/07/tfnation-2019-presents-reading-for-transformers-animated-season-4/?fbclid=IwAR1nV5RBkcX9C0WTRooZSf-yBk2EvEqwbKSnaiRYntrzhmpTFCF9S27GECY
https://www.animeindependent.net/articles/Looking_back_at_TF_Nation_2018?fbclid=IwAR1XJTUWkIMYyGZ-kuWo7aYz2SEDSapbIEXaQcv_usdH1nNbEqxnOGOYYXg
https://geekybrummie.podiant.co/g/tfnation/?fbclid=IwAR2y1UPxOmsGbSC-hYvHAU0BAr0EbFrLVhdB9WSulg5bvVBu84VVxE9vYxQ
https://www.angrybirdsnest.com/forums/topic/angry-birds-tf-team-at-tfnation-2016-with-exclusives/?fbclid=IwAR1-Y7OR0DQ5isAiAJrOONecDJt_4xpC9UKrs_IhvPOlwMfAEmHpp0Vz9u0
External links[edit]

References

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