:tflaugh This was a message I got from Transformers@themoon. They are nice chaps who support ALL the TF stuff in the Uk and Europe!

 

Hasbro Uk/Europe doesnt view us European Transfans in the same light as Japanese or american fans. We are a "minority", getting in the way of Hasbro who only want to speak to kiddies and parents.

 

Heres the message!

 

First up, sorry if this doesn't concern you.

 

We thought we'd send an IM around to everyone on the site to try and help promote the three UK Transformer conventions which are scheduled for this year.

 

As fans we want to see all three Transformer events succeed, as it all helps promote the popularity of the lines, which in turn could influence Hasbro in their attitude towards the European markets.

 

The conventions are an easily visible way in which they can tell how many so called "hard-core-fans" there are. Convention attendances also act as a good gauge as to the popularity of the lines.

 

We know that some people do not attend shows due to personal grievances towards the organiser(s) or because they may have to travel.

 

We urge you all to put those things aside and show your support for the Transformers line by attending the Conventions.

 

By not attending then the conventions will not be as successful as they could have been, which could place future conventions in jeopardy, as well as giving a negative feel towards the European fans.

 

All three UK conventions, Auto Assembly, Transforce, OTFCC-E, are taking place in different times of the year, so they are quiet well spread out - with AA in Spring, TForce in Summer and OTFCC expected in Autumn.

 

With the Official TF convention being the last due this year, the organisers will no doubt look at the attendances of the other two conventions and feedback on them, to gauge what exactly they will do (in terms of exclusives, guests etc).

 

If one convention does not do very well, then the following conventions may find it hard to justify the expenditure of putting together another event.

 

We therefore urge you to support all three events, of which you can keep track on any news on either our site or their respective sites.

 

http://www.autoassembly.org.uk

http://www.transforce.org.uk

http://www.otfcc.com

 

The best way to support all three events is to pre-register for them, so they know exactly how much money they will have to put towards guests fees.

 

Thanks

 

Moonbug

 

So, if you can (even if you are not a European and are "just in the neigbourhood"), GO VISIT THEM! Even if its to pump some money into Simon Furman's home!

 

(NO rude comments!). :tflaugh

I might go to the official convention.

I'm still really unsure about how the whole pre-booking thing works and conventions in general.

And they're all quite far away from me.

 

I'll need to give those sites a look though.