TFcon, Canada's Annual Transformers Collectors Convention, has updated their facebook page with news that 2012 preregistration will go live May 1st.
TFcon Preregistration Goes Live May 1st
Posted by El Duque
Apr 19, 2012 at 10:58am CDT
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TFcon, Canada's Annual Transformers Collectors Convention, has updated their facebook page with news that 2012 preregistration will go live May 1st.
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Comment by El Duque
Apr 30, 2012
Canada's annual Transformers Convention TFcon have announced their 2012 exclusive, Shafter, a redeco of iGear's Rager.
TFcon wrote:When his teammates need something special built, they call SHAFTER. After a stunning defeat and exile from the Savage Land, SHAFTER was determined to redeem himself. Called on by STRONGHOLD to completely redesign all fortifications after the breakout of TOXIN and his companions, SHAFTER is hard at work making sure every possible hole is plugged tight. His small size allows him to access many areas others can’t, but belies a strength that allows him to accomplish even the hardest jobs. SHAFTER’s mastery of civil engineering allows him to construct a solution from the ground up, drawing inspiration from the monuments of his home world and the wonders he’s found on Earth. SHAFTER’s abilities at design aren’t just limited to blueprints, either, and his cunning strategies have turned defeat into victory numerous times. Even with all his defensive skills, SHAFTER is no stranger to the front lines. SHAFTER is durable enough for the most toughest jobsite, and can shrug off enemy fire while “giving as good as he gets” with his powerful hydraulic arms or his induction rivet-guns. SHAFTER intends to make sure that the next enemy spy looking for trouble finds a lot more than they bargain for, and to prove once and for all that great things can come from small packages.
Shafter is a redeco of the iGear Rager figure. TFcon 2012 preregistration will go online tomorrow, May 1st.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Apr 30, 2012
You guys think this will be the inevitable Pipes repaint/retool... or another color, maybe like Black/red/orange like Road Ranger in the ehobby set. (??)
That said, anyone going that might be up for picking one up for me?
That said, anyone going that might be up for picking one up for me?
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Comment by AceMilo
Apr 30, 2012
Just booked my room. Being in NY, this is the closest big convention I can go to. Luckily I found someone to go with. Can't wait!
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Comment by Spaceship Bruce
Apr 30, 2012
Yeah, I'm sure ol' "Shafter" keeps them holes plugged tight.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Apr 30, 2012
Yeah, the name is cracking me up over here.
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Comment by Mkall
Apr 30, 2012
Might get it, might not. Need to see the final colours/price
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Comment by Grahf_
Apr 30, 2012
That's what she said. And that's to be said after almost every sentence of this bio.
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Comment by El Duque
May 1, 2012
TFcon registration is now live!
The 10th anniversary of TFcon will take place July 27th to 29th, 2012. Canada’s Annual Transformers Collectors Convention will return to the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
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Comment by AceMilo
May 1, 2012
Registered, got in to the customizing class, can't wait! This is my first TF convention!
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Comment by Mkall
May 1, 2012
Cool stuff, but I'm not paying 100 for Shafter. If someone who's going wants to help me out, I'd be more than happy to compensate them.
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Comment by gothsaurus
May 1, 2012
Same here. If someone is up for picking one up, glad to compensate a bit. Drop me a private message, please! 
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Comment by gothsaurus
May 1, 2012
awesome that there's a custom class. Sounds like a blast!
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Comment by El Duque
May 14, 2012
TFcon has announced special guest Bob Budiansky!
We are honored to welcome Transformers creator Bob Budiansky to TFcon 2012 for his first ever Canadian appearance. Mr. Budiansky is responsible for much of the writing of the original Marvel Transformers comic, and conceived the names of most of the original Transformers including Megatron. He also wrote the vast majority of the descriptive tech spec biographies printed on the Transformers toy packages that Hasbro produced in the 1980s, giving each character it’s own unique personality.
Mr. Budiansky will be taking part in a Q&A panel and autograph session with the attendees of the Canadian Transformers Collectors Convention.
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Comment by gothsaurus
May 14, 2012
At first, I was reluctant to give credit to Bob... knowing he wrote some of the sillier comics through TF history (but given, that was comics in the 80s, which were altogether different).
But when I found out he wrote the original bios and tech specs, plus noted some of the other great comics he wrote... I had to rethink my opinion. Bob made some of the most important influences shaping the franchise and characters we love, and he's a SUPER nice guy at the conventions. I'm always glad to see him coming out, and have to give the man his due, now.
But when I found out he wrote the original bios and tech specs, plus noted some of the other great comics he wrote... I had to rethink my opinion. Bob made some of the most important influences shaping the franchise and characters we love, and he's a SUPER nice guy at the conventions. I'm always glad to see him coming out, and have to give the man his due, now.
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Comment by Delicon
May 21, 2012
Canada's annual Transformers Convention, TFcon, has updated their website with images of this year's convention exclusive figure, Shafter.
Shafter is a redeco of iGear's Rager.
Thanks to Seibertron.com member Daimchoc for the tip.
Shafter is a redeco of iGear's Rager.
Thanks to Seibertron.com member Daimchoc for the tip.
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Comment by El Duque
May 28, 2012
Canada's annual Transformers convention, TFcon, have announced special guest Silas Zee:
TFcon is happy to announce the addition of Silas Zee to the TFcon 2012 guest list. Making his first Canadian convention appearance, he is known in the fandom for his My Little Transformer videos and his artwork under the screen name of shibamura_prime. Silas has also lent his unique style to the box art of the TFcon 2012 exclusive Shafter. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.
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Tell me about it. It's actually cheaper to fly to England from Vancouver than it is to Ontario. So annoying. I'd really like to go to this TFCon.
The convention centre in Vancouver would be the perfect spot for it. The FanFare convention did really well. It was the first event of it's kind here in Van so i hope the convention centre gets on somebodies radar to maybe have a TFCon here.
Comment by MGrotusque
May 28, 2012
kirbenvost wrote:Too bad it's always in Ontario. It costs more to fly there from Vancouver than it does to almost anywhere in the US.
Tell me about it. It's actually cheaper to fly to England from Vancouver than it is to Ontario. So annoying. I'd really like to go to this TFCon.
The convention centre in Vancouver would be the perfect spot for it. The FanFare convention did really well. It was the first event of it's kind here in Van so i hope the convention centre gets on somebodies radar to maybe have a TFCon here.
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Comment by El Duque
Jun 4, 2012
Amazing replicas of the Transformers Movie 1977 Bumblebee Camaro and Barricade cars will be in attendance at TFcon 2012 for photo opportunities with all attendees.
For those of you that will be in attendance on the Sunday watch for a special appearance by another pop culture vehicle as well.
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Comment by Rated X
Jun 4, 2012
Nice. The cars that should have been at Botcon.
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Comment by El Duque
Jun 11, 2012
TFcon has announced special guest for this year's event, voice actor Neil Ross!
We are very pleased to welcome Transformers voice actor Neil Ross to TFcon 2012 for his first ever Canadian convention appearance.
The voice of several characters in the Transformers Generation 1 series including Bonecrusher, Crosshairs, Hook, Pointblank, Sixshot, Slag and Springer; Mr. Ross will be taking part in Q&A panel and autograph sessions with the attendees of the Canadian Transformers Collectors Convention.
