Brexit.
It almost sounds like a Transformer, doesn’t it? And just like a Transformer, its most notable characteristic is going to be change.
I often receive questions about Brexit. Will it impact future guest lineups? Will flights (and everything else) become more expensive? Will I need some kind of funky new super-Visa to enter the UK? And perhaps most importantly, who will win custody of Jim Sorenson?
The truth is, I don’t know. Nobody does. Not even Jim.
What I do know, however, is the set of values TFN holds which I’m confident will see us through any coming changes. We believe in fandom. We believe in friendship. We believe in people. And that means we believe in you - the TFNation. If there’s one thing this community can definitely handle, it’s a transformation (kibble and all). Whatever Brexit throws our way over the next twelve months, TFN will still be here and you will still be welcome, wherever you reside.
Of course change can only ever begin in the here and now. So what does TFN have for you this year?
For those of you joining us on Friday (hello long haulers!) you’ll find the most jam-packed intro day in TFN history. Start as you mean to go on, right? Each year I thank the entire crew for their help, but I really must underline that this year as the extra programme hours have increased the workload for so many hardworking con-heroes. Please say hello if you encounter one looking tired!
Saturday will be full of everything you’ve come to expect of TFN and dare I say it, might be sprinkled with some surprises along the way. Watch this space.
It goes without saying (he says, saying it anyway) that we are incredibly grateful to Gurinder at Gundam Mad for helping us to launch the Gundam Wing in conjunction with Anime Limited and Bandai, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our giant robotic cousins. Suit up and go take a look now - it’s included in your ticket price!
As ever TFN will boast Europe’s largest Transformers trading hall, which now fills double the area of last year’s efforts. If you can’t find your favourite figure in all of that lot, you’re collecting the wrong things! All our dealers are amazing, but be sure to pop over to the Toy Fu stall which, as ever, will be donating all proceeds to Mary’s Meals: a great charity which provides food and education to children living in poverty.
Saturday night’s Clubcon event will be extra special this year, as we host a three part insight into what could have been for Transformers Animated Season Four. The night will be rounded off by comedy improv’ group The Improvacons, headed by Peter Spellos! Anything could happen!
We’re joined by some wonderful first time guests this year in Gregg Berger, Peter Spellos, Brian Drummond, Marty Isenberg, Brian Ruckley, EJ Su, Andrew Griffiths, John McCrea and a team of Directors from Transformers Cyberverse! You’ll also get another chance to meet returning favourites, all of whom are detailed in this wonderful publication. On that note, I remain eternally grateful to Andrew Turnbull, Ed Pirrie and all of the other amazing contributors to this year’s various art projects. We are forever in your debt.
Whether you’re here for the toys, the guests or to make new friends, we’re confident you’ll have a fantastic time this weekend! Just be sure to say hello to lots of people, that’s the best bit!
And remember in these uncertain times; wherever you’re going, wherever you’ve been; you’ll always belong here.
You are TFNation: Where all are one.
Billy & the TFNation Crew
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