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Our friends at TFExpo sent us a press release letting us know that registration is now open for the show which takes place August 5 and 6 in Wichita, KS with special guest Michael Bell (Prowl, Sideswipe, Swoop, and many others). Check out the info below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 1, 2016

Wichita, KS


TFExpo 2016 Registration Open Now-- PLUS Transformers: The Movie Theatrical Screening!

TFExpo is pleased to announce that registration for our 2016 show is now open at tf-expo.com! On August 5th and 6th, fans from all over the region will gather in Wichita, Kansas to celebrate their favorite transforming toys. Our special guest at TFExpo 2016 will be legendary voice actor Michael Bell, best known to Transformers fans as the voice of Prowl, Sideswipe, Swoop, and many others, as well as Duke from G.I.Joe and Lance from Voltron. Pre-registering not only takes care of your admission to the show, it also includes your admission to the autograph line, your souvenir t-shirt and one or more exclusive plushie Keybot toys designed by the amazing Shirley Cheung. Premium and Ultra Registrants will receive admission to TFExpo's signature event, the Saturday Night Dinner and Script Reading, where all attendees will enjoy a plated dinner with our special guest, and a few lucky chosen attendees will be joining our voice actor in a live reading of a brand-new fan-submitted script. Ultra registrants will each receive a seat at the voice actor's dinner table, and an 8x10†photograph of them with the actor that will be returned to them at the show for autographing.

But that's not all. Longtime Transformers fans will realize that our convention weekend lands very close to a very special occasion-- the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, Transformers: The Movie . In commemoration of this event, Wichita's historic Orpheum Theatre will hold a theatrical screening of the film on Friday evening, August 5th! Transformers fans will not only get to enjoy all the events of TFExpo at Wichita's Hotel at Old Town, but also celebrate the film that had such an impact on our childhoods. Tickets will be available for everyone to purchase directly from the Orpheum, however TFExpo will pre-purchase tickets from the theater that we will reserve for our Ultra and Premium registrants! More information about the screening will be available very shortly at wichitaorpheum.com.

All in all, it will be a great weekend to be a Transformers fan in Wichita, Kansas. We hope to see you there-- register now at tf-expo.com!

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Everyone should make the trip out to Wichita for TF-Expo. The new location is fantastic and right in the heart of the Old Town entertainment district. There is something for everyone within walking distance. Theaters, Bars, Clubs, lots of Restaurants, great shopping, etc. There will be a Farmers Market in the morning and Street Musicians and performers during the day and evening.
I am telling you, there is something going on for everyone.

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Just announced is another big guest for TFExpo 2016 happening August 5 and 6 in Wichita, KS is Beast Wars Megatron himself David Kaye.

TFExpo is thrilled to announce that David Kaye will be attending TFExpo 2016! Transformers fans know David very well as the voice of the sinister Beast Wars Megatron in that series, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. But he can also be heard as Transformers Animated Optimus Prime and many other characters throughout the franchise. With impressive voiceover credits including Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Ratchet and Clank Movie, Dragon Ball Z, and now as the voice behind Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, David is one busy guy. Please help us make him feel welcome on his first trip to Wichita, Kansas! Ultra Packages, including dinner with the stars, a seat at the TFExpo script reading, and your picture taken with David AND Michael Bell ARE still available as of this writing, but we expect these to go VERY quickly with this announcement. Please don't delay, register right now at tf-expo.com
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The TFExpo Custom Workshop is back in 2016 with another original character: Dronicon!

Workshop is open to all TFExpo attendees, but you MUST pre-purchase a Custom Workshop Kit at the Store on http://www.tf-expo.com to participate.
Dronicon is a locally designed and limited/exclusive figure.
Converts from super sleek hover craft into a perfectly sized pocket transforming figure.Stands 2.25" tall in bot mode and 1.75" long in alt mode. Available in black and grey abs plastic.

More workshop details and add-on set information to be announced via Facebook. Cost is $25 (plus tax) and includes all paint and supplies. Kits will NOT be pre-shipped, they will be delivered in person at the workshop. Don't delay, very limited quantity available!

TFExpo 2016 is Aug 5-6 in Wichita, Kansas, with special guests David Kaye, Michael Bell, Casey Coller, and Optibotimus. Register today at http://www.tf-expo.com !

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Quick update - TFExpo General Admission tickets for Saturday, Aug 6 are now available on our web store at http://www.tf-expo.com.

Buy online and save time & money: $18 for adults, $13 for children 5-12 (plus tax.) At the door: $20 for adults, $15 for children 5-12 or with military ID (including tax.) Admission is FREE for children under 5.

Autograph policy: Autographs from our two amazing voice actor guests, David Kaye and Michael Bell, are included with Basic, Premium, and Ultra pre-registration packages. General Admission attendees will need to purchase an autograph wristband for $10 (including tax) which covers both voice actors.
So for the best value, consider our pre-registration packages which also include exclusive souvenirs and access to special activities.

We've added a handy table on the web store page, so you can compare what you'll get with GA and pre-registration packages. Get yours today and join us at TFExpo on Aug 5-6!

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Reminder: TFExpo pre-registration ends at midnight, Monday July 18 CDT (Sunday night). After that, you will only be able to purchase General Admission tickets. Register today at the TFExpo Store: http://www.tf-expo.com/#!store/cqhv

There are still *just a few* Ultra packages available, which include: preferred seating at our Saturday dinner with one of our voice actor guests, a printed photo with them and autographs, a ticket to Transformers: The Movie at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday night, and convention-exclusive T-shirt and 3 plush keybots.

Basic and Premium pre-reg packages also available with some of the premiums above. Consult the comparison table on our Store page at http://www.tf-expo.com/#!store/cqhv

*Please note* that voice actor autographs are not included with General Admission- you will need to purchase a $10 autograph band at the door entitling you to one autograph each from Michael Bell and David Kaye. These are included with all pre-reg packages, so factor that into your decision and sign up today. TFExpo 2016 will be the biggest and best yet, you don't want to miss it!

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TFExpo 2016 has now completely SOLD OUT OF DEALER/ARTIST TABLES! Attendees of TFExpo on Aug 5-6 in Wichita, KS will enjoy a fully stocked dealer room, full of artists, vendors, booths and more!

Attendee pre-registation ends in just FOUR days, at midnight July 18 CDT.
Get your package now for voice actor autographs, souvenirs, and (in Premium/Ultra levels) tickets to Transformers:The Movie Friday night at the Orpheum Theatre and our Saturday Night Dinner event with a script reading with our special guests.

Starting July 18, you will only be able to purchase General Admission tickets online, or you can buy on-site at the show. Autographs and limited supply of souvenirs will be available for purchase on-site.

Last but not least, if you've registered as a Dealer or Artist, add-on tickets are now available in the Store for the Saturday Night Dinner event - 1 for $40 or 2 for $75!

Register today at our Store: http://www.tf-expo.com/#!store/cqhv

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This is it, last chance to pre-register for TFExpo 2016! Sales end at midnight tonight CDT. Visit the Store NOW: http://tf-expo.com/#!store/cqhv

After that, you will only be able to purchase General Admission tickets, Custom Workshop kits (participation open to all attendees but you must pre-order a kit), and Vendor/Artist tickets for the Sat Dinner event.

For your convenience, a table comparing the 3 pre-reg packages with General Admission is available at the bottom of the Store page.

Don't miss out, join us in Wichita on Aug 5-6, and let's make TFExpo 2016 the biggest and best yet!

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Our friends over at TFExpo sent out the following press release letting us know that the show is happening this weekend August 5 and 6 in Wichita, KS. Also check out below for info on the charity auction benefitting K-9 Karma Animal Advocates.

Transformers fans will gather in Wichita, Kansas this weekend for TFExpo 2016, at the Hotel at Old Town in Wichita, Kansas. Special guests include fan-favorite Transformers voice actors David Kaye and Michael Bell, as well as IDW Comics artist Casey Coller and toy reviewer Optibotimus. Our guests will be meeting fans, holding Q&A panels and signing autographs throughout the day.

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary weekend of Transformers: The Movie, the historic Wichita Orpheum Theatre is holding a theatrical screening of the movie Friday night at 8pm. Movie attendees will be able to shop from vendors for souvenirs and see their favorite childhood memories on the big screen once again! A special appearance by Michael Bell is planned at this event. Tickets are still available at wichitaorpheum.com.

For TFExpo, the convention will be open from 2-5pm on Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday (doors open one hour earlier on Saturday for pre-registrants). For advance tickets or more information please visit tf-expo.com. Captured Prey is giving a free Titan Master to the first 25 people in line Saturday Morning.

See you at TFExpo 2016!

After successful fundraising efforts last year, TFExpo 2016 is proud to announce the return of the TFExpo charity auction! This year's auction will be held prior to the showing of Transformers the Movie on Friday at the Wichita Orpheum. TFExpo Special Guest Michael Bell will be on hand to help emcee, which should be a lot of fun. Various goods are being donated for the auction, but we can announce a VERY big one right now:

Titans Return Fortress Maximus!

That's right, thanks to a very generous donation from our friends at BigBadToyStore, and thanks to TFExpo 2016 sponsor Optibotimus for arranging it, TFExpo will be auctioning off a brand-new Hasbro Fort Max!

This year's auction benefits K-9 Karma Animal Advocates Inc., a pet rescue here in Wichita. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will go directly to this great organization. For more information on them visit ksdogrescue.com, and for more information on TFExpo visit tf-expo.com!