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[D-Maximal_Primal]

TFcon USA has given us a Press Release announcing that TFcon USA is going to be much earlier next year, taking place in March of 2019, and will be the special home of a Generation 1 reunion!

This exciting bit of news comes to us as TFcon USA ends for the 2018 year. The convention next year will be featuring numerous yet to be announced voice actors, artists, writers, and even toy designers that all contributed to getting the brand started in 1984.

Check out the release below, and let us know what you think of this exciting reunion news!

BURBANK, CA. Thousands of fans from around the world will converge on the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center (2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505, USA) to participate in TFcon USA 2019; a 3-day colossal Transformers event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Transformers franchise (March 15-17, 2019).

The show will feature a myriad of guests, voice actors, artists, writers and toy designers that contributed to the Transformers universe since 1984. There will also be a variety of Q&A panels, autograph sessions, workshops and costume contests all weekend long.

“We were absolutely thrilled to bring this show to Los Angeles County,” says TFcon Founder Colin Douglas. “There are a huge number of fans on the West Coast and we are very excited to provide a memorable experience catered to long-time fans, collectors and first-time attendees.”

Burbank will provide an ideal location; accessibility to transportation and an abundance of leisure and tourism opportunities nearby for fans to enjoy.

[Quantum Surge]

Nitpicky but 2984?

Also I want to share my TFCon experience in this site, but what thread should I go to?

[KVO Prime]

Reading this made me happier than I've felt in a long time. I moved to San Diego, and it was the best decision ever to be near all the cool s**t in SoCal. I'm going all out for this event. Maybe I can get my Megatron poster signed by Frank Welker to match my Optimus Prime with Peter Cullen.

[Blitzwing is bae]

Do you have to pay? I would love to go to this event, just i hope its free. If it does cost money, how much?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Do you have to pay? I would love to go to this event, just i hope its free. If it does cost money, how much?

I think tickets are normally between $15 and $60 depending on the day, number of days, and package. It's not overly expensive as far as I've heard.... until you get to the dealer room

[Blitzwing is bae]

Thank you! Does the dealer room sell like third party and mp or what?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thank you! Does the dealer room sell like third party and mp or what?

As far as I know, Transformers from every age, era, authenticity, and official and unofficial alike can be found in the dealer room

[Blitzwing is bae]

SWEET! I dig this!

[Allison]

I can't help but wish it wasn't happening so soon after this last one. I've gotten used to having a year to save up between shows-- and those are the ones that are only a night's drive away from me. I'd love to make the trip out to this one but I doubt I'll be in the right place financially in time. Also figures that they decided to hit a way different locale just when I thought I'd take my nephew to the next one if it stayed close by, haha.

All that said, this date and place will probably be ideal for a lot of people who haven't been able to make it to previous shows, so I can't be mad.

[o.supreme]

I meant to comment on this when it was first announced, but got lost in the shuffle. I'm totally amazed, and thankful. I thought there'd never be a TF convention again in CA. This is perfect timing also. Right during tax season, hopefully a little extra funds to spare.

Back in 2011, my son and I got a commuter flight down to Pasadena for Botcon just for the day, and flew home the same day. In 2013, my whole family went down to San Diego for Botcon, and stayed with friends.

-I may do the same in this situation, depending if my wife and daughter want to come along as well, and maybe take in some of the other attractions in SoCal. In 2011 there was no Uber/Lyft, so getting rides to/from the convention side via Taxi or Blue Van was a little more complicated. Now, especially with the hotel right near the Burbank Airport, it should be much easier. I'm definitely going to try to make plans to attend.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

We have a pair of guest updates for you today regarding the fast approaching TFcon USA 2019! The first guest update, and by extension our very first guest announced, is Alan Oppenheimer, who voiced Generation 1 characters Breakdown, Seaspray, Warpath, and Beachcomber! The second guest update is Neil Ross, the voice of Generation 1 characters Slug, Springer, Sixshot, Bonecrusher, and Pointblank! Both voice actors will be doing Q&A sessions and signing autographs during the weekend.

TFcon USA is being held in Los Angeles, California from March 15-17.

TFcon is pleased to announce Alan Oppenheimer the voices of Warpath, Beachcomber, Breakdown and Seaspray in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019. He is also known as the voices of Skeletor, Man-At-Arms and Mer-Man from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Alan will be taking part in Q&A panels and signing for the attendees of the America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long. Alan Oppenheimer is presented by The Chosen Prime.

TFcon is pleased to announce Neil Ross the voices of Bonecrusher, Hook, Sixshot, Slag, Pointblank and Springer in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019. Fans of the 80s will also remember him as Dusty and Shipwreck in GI Joe as well as Keith and Pidge in the original Voltron series.

Neil will be taking part in Q&A panels and signing for the attendees of the America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long. Neil Ross is presented by The Chosen Prime.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

TFcon has announced their latest guest update: Michael Bell! Michael Bell is the Generation 1 voice actor who gave life to characters such as Prowl, Sideswipe, Bombshell, and Swoop. He has been a regular attendee of the TFcon conventions in past years, and is expected to take part in Q&A sessions as well as autograph signings.

TFcon 2019 is earlier than normal, taking place in Los Angeles, California from March 15-17. The guest roll call already includes Neil Ross and Alan Oppenheimer, and is advertised as a bit Generation 1 reunion. Continue to follow Seibertron.com for all the latest guess updates and news!

TFcon is very happy to announce Michael Bell the voices of Prowl, Sideswipe, Bombshell, Brainstorm, First Aid, Scrapper and Swoop in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019. Fans of the 80s will also remember him as the voice of Duke in GI Joe, Lance in Voltron, plus Grouchy, Lazy and Handy Smurf in The Smurfs.

Michael will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long. Michael Bell is presented by The Chosen Prime.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

TFcon has announced their latest guest updates: Paul Eiding, Arthur Burghardt, Michael Horton, and Morgan Lofting! Between these many talented voice actors, they gave life to characters such as Perceptor, Devastator, Moonracer, Chip Chase, and many more! All 4 are expected to take part in Q&A sessions as well as autograph signings.

TFcon 2019 is earlier than normal, taking place in Los Angeles, California from March 15-17. The guest roll call already includes Michael Bell, Neil Ross, and Alan Oppenheimer, and is advertised as a bit Generation 1 reunion. Continue to follow Seibertron.com for all the latest guess updates and news!

TFcon is very happy to announce Paul Eiding the voices of Perceptor and Quintesson in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019. He is also well known as Colonel Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear Solid video game franchise.

Paul will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention. Paul Eiding is presented by The Chosen Prime.

TFcon is happy to announce Arthur Burghardt the voice of Devastator in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019. Fans of the 80s will also remember him as the voice of Destro in GI Joe.

Arthur will be taking part in autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend. Arthur Burghardt is presented by The Chosen Prime.

TFcon is very happy to announce Michael Horton the voice of Chip Chase in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019 for his first ever convention appearance.

Michael will be taking part in autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention on Sunday, March 17 only. Please check the TFcon website for the full guest signing schedule prior to the event. Michael Horton is presented by The Chosen Prime.

TFcon is happy to announce Morgan Lofting the voices of Firestar and Moonracer in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019. Fans of the 80s will also remember her as the voice of The Baroness in GI Joe.

Morgan will be taking part in autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention on Sunday, March 17th. Morgan Lofting is presented by The Chosen Prime.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

TFcon has announced their latest guest update: Jack Lawrence! People will recognize Lawrence as the primary artist for the recently completed IDW Lost Light series, penned by James Roberts. Lawrence is expected to be selling prints and commissions.

TFcon 2019 is earlier than normal, taking place in Los Angeles, California from March 15-17. The guest roll call already includes Michael Bell, Neil Ross, Alan Oppenheimer, Paul Eiding, Arthur Burghardt, Michael Horton, and Morgan Lofting, and is advertised as a Generation 1 reunion. Continue to follow Seibertron.com for all the latest guess updates and news!

We are very happy to welcome IDW Publishing artist Jack Lawrence to TFcon Los Angeles 2019 for his first ever TFcon. Transformers fans will recognize his work as the primary artist of The Transformers: Lost Light comic book series. He will be in attendance all weekend and offering prints and commissions to the attendees. Jack Lawrence is presented by Ages Three and Up.

[ZeroWolf]

Looking forward to this event? Well the organisers have reached out to us to let us know that famed Transformers Comic Artist, Alex Milne is joining the line up! Alex Milne is well known for his work on IDW Transformers Comics, notably the More Than Meets The Eye series.



Here is the official press release.

TFcon is very pleased to welcome back Alex Milne to TFcon Los Angeles 2019. Transformers fans will recognize his work as the primary artist on IDW’s Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book, Transformers vs ROM and most recently the Unicron mini series that brought an end to the IDW Transformers Universe. He will be attending all weekend while offering prints and commissions to attendees. Alex Milne is presented by The Chosen Prime.

Will you be going to this con? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

[o.supreme]

Looking forward to this event? Will you be going to this con?

Yes, and Yes. All the voice talent announced so far is amazing!

[ZeroWolf]

Looking forward to this event? Will you be going to this con?

Yes, and Yes. All the voice talent announced so far is amazing!

I hope you enjoy it, it is a really good line up A shame I couldn't afford to come over for it.

[o.supreme]

I completely understand. Many fans cannot afford to travel far, including myself. I haven't been to any show since Botcon in 2013, and honestly, I thought since Hasbro ended Botcon, I never would get the opportunity again, since most fan organized conventions weren't within a reasonable distance for me.

Also I figure this will be the last time I'll really get to enjoy an experience like this with my son, he'll be just short of 13. He still has interest in Transformers, but his interests are growing and expanding, which I expected, and that is fine.

[ZeroWolf]

It is but what can you do? Its nice that you can do a father son activity like this You'll always have the memories, even if your tastes diverge. I hope I can do something similar when my children are older.

[Rodimus Knight]

The LA one sounds a lot more interesting the the Chicago one ended up being.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I'm hoping a TFCon comes to Pittsburgh eventually. Hometown con please!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

TFcon has announced their latest guest update: Donald F. Glut! People will recognize Glut as a writer of many cartoons during the 1980's, including many Transformers episodes, and he was involved in some book projects as well.

TFcon 2019 is earlier than normal, taking place in Los Angeles, California from March 15-17. The guest roll call already includes Michael Bell, Neil Ross, Alan Oppenheimer, Paul Eiding, Arthur Burghardt, Michael Horton, Morgan Lofting, Jack Lawrence, and Alex Milne, and is advertised as a Generation 1 reunion. Continue to follow Seibertron.com for all the latest guess updates and news!

TFcon is very pleased to welcome Generation 1 writer Donald F. Glut as a guest at TFcon Los Angeles 2019 for his first ever TFcon. In addition to The Transformers, he wrote many scripts for other ’80s cartoons, including G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Masters of the Universe, Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, DuckTales and The Mighty Orbots. He also wrote the bestselling novelization of The Empire Strikes Back. Donald F. Glut is presented by The Chosen Prime.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

TFcon has now opened up Ticket orders for the upcoming TFcon USA 2019! Prices for the adult tickets range between $20 and $100 depending on how many days you go and what ticket packages you buy. Kids are $5 per day and any children 5 and under are free every day. The ticket packages have been listed below for you to check out, and the link above can be followed to go to the TFcon site to place the ticket orders.

TFcon 2019 is earlier than normal, taking place in Los Angeles, California from March 15-17. The guest roll call already includes Michael Bell, Neil Ross, Alan Oppenheimer, Paul Eiding, Arthur Burghardt, Michael Horton, Morgan Lofting, Jack Lawrence, Alex Milne, and Donald F. Glut, and is advertised as a Generation 1 reunion. Continue to follow Seibertron.com for all the latest guess updates and news!

Premium Weekend Pass: Includes advance option to purchase convention exclusives on Friday night in private area, front of the line for early admission to the TFcon dealer room Saturday morning, access to TFcon programming and show floor on both days, limited to 100 people – $100

Weekend Pass: Includes early admission on Saturday, access to TFcon programming all weekend and show floor on both days – $50

Deluxe Saturday Pass: Includes early admission on Saturday, access to TFcon programming and show floor – $35 in advance, $40 at the door

Saturday General Admission: Entry after 11 am, access to TFcon programming and show floor – $25

Sunday Pass: access to TFcon programming and show floor on Sunday – $20

Kids between 5 and 12 are $5 for each day. There is no charge for children under 5 years of age.

TFcon LA 2019 Friday Customizing Class – $80

TFcon LA 2019 T-Shirt – $25

[ZeroWolf]

We've received word from TFcon that another G1 voice actor is joining the convention! This time it is Laurie Faso, in his first convention appearance. Laurie was the voice of Orion Pax, Sky Dive, Rampage and Divebomb.



Full press release follows:

TFcon is very happy to announce Laurie Faso the voices of Divebomb, Orion Pax, Rampage and Skydive in Transformers Generation 1 will be joining the G1 Reunion event happening at TFcon Los Angeles 2019 for his first ever convention appearance. He is also known for his roles as Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze and Tunnel Rat in G.I. Joe.

Laurie will be taking part in autograph sessions with the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention on both Saturday and Sunday of the convention. Please check the TFcon website for the full guest signing schedule prior to the event for exact times. Laurie Faso is presented by Ages Three and Up.

Will you be attending this convention? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

[ZeroWolf]

We have received word from TFcon that writer Ron Friedman is attending the convention! His first ever as well. He is most well known for writing the 1986 Transformers Movie, still fondly remembered to this day.



Here's the full press release:

TFcon is very pleased to welcome Generation 1 writer Ron Friedman as a guest at TFcon Los Angeles 2019 for his first ever TFcon. In addition to writing The Transformers: The Movie (1986), he scripted all four mini series for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Ron Friedman is presented by The Chosen Prime.

Will you be going to this convention? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.