We’ve received an update from our friends at TFExpo! Registration for tickets for their 2016 show is now online at their homepage, tf-expo.com!
Fans who pre-register will not only get to celebrate the Transformers fandom with their fellow fans over the weekend of August 5th and 6th, but they will also get to meet special guest Michael Bell (Generation 1 Prowl, Sideswipe, and Swoop), along with artist Casey Coller and Transformers video reviewer Optibotimus. Head on over to the TFExpo homepage to sign up for your tickets today!
But that’s not all – because August 2016 is the 30th anniversary of a certain animated movie. On August 5th, Wichita’s historic Orpheum Theatre will hold a theatrical screening of Transformers the Movie! Anyone can buy a ticket for this special screening direct with the Orpheum, and convention attendees buying the Ultra and Premium tickets for TFExpo will get guaranteed seats at this special screening. It’s a great way to celebrate an animated classic which so many Transformers fans hold dear – and the atmosphere will be positively electric in a theater full of Transformers fans!
TFExpo 2016 will be held over the weekend of August 5th and 6th, 2016, at the Hotel At Old Town in Wichita, Kansas. Head on over to the TFExpo homepage to find out more and preregister.
Stratagem
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!
Stratagem
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.
Courtesy of sponsor Captured Prey, the first 25 people in line Saturday morning will get a FREE Titans Return Titan Master! So make sure you arrive early!
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.
See you at TFExpo 2016!
Stratagem
The show opens at 9am for pre-registrants and 10am for general admission. On Friday it's open 2-5pm for everyone.
goobahead1
What time on Saturday does the con open up for pre-registrants?
Free Trader
Last chance to Pre-register for TFExpo 2016!
This is it, last chance to pre-register for TFExpo 2016! Sales end at midnight tonight CDT. Visit the Store NOW
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!
Free Trader
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
Free Trader
TFExpo pre-registration ends midnight, July 18 CDT
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: TFExpo
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 TFExpo
*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!
Free Trader
TFExpo General Admission tickets now available
Quick update – TFExpo General Admission tickets for Saturday, Aug 6 are now available on our web store at TFExpo.
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!
Free Trader
TFExpo 2016 Custom Workshop Kit now available!
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 TFExpo 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 TFExpo !
Free Trader
TFExpo 2016 welcomes special gust David Kaye! Aug 5-6 in Wichita KS
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 http://www.tf-expo.com !
TFExpo 2016 is August 5-6, in Wichita KS.
Vic1105
I'll be there this year, but for the first time, I won't be attending the dinner after the convention. Every year, they have had a dinner with the guests. You have to purchase a certain level of ticket for admittance. During the convention, they have an audition panel so they can cast the script reading that happens during the dinner. The script is a fan script that was selected prior to the convention in a competition. They suggest that you use the voice actor guest's characters. The rest of the cast is made up of attendees and they get to read the script with the guest. Last year's script was pretty cool with a time traveling G1 Bumblebee. Obviously, this year has a lot of possibilities, with Michael Bell voicing so many characters. Prowl, Sideswipe, Swoop, Bombshell, Scrapper, Brainstorm, First Aid and even Duke from GI Joe. Too bad I'll miss out this year. It's my wife's birthday that day and I am planning a surprise party for her.
goobahead1
ok cool i like that!
Vic1105
80% or more. The addition of other properties like GI Joe or whatever else is just to broaden the attendance a bit. It's still very Transformers centric. Toys, panels, and guests. You will not be disappointed.
goobahead1
its still like 80% transformers right? like mostly everything is transformers and there's just a little sprinkling of other stuff?
cause don't get me wrong i love that stuff, but i am attending so that i can go to a transformer convention not a 80's/90's geek convention.
i want this to be a botcon alternative where everything or mostly everything is transformers even if its not as big… if it's not then id rather just go to regular comicon
Vic1105
As someone who has been to every TF Expo, I can tell you it has grown a lot. Since I'm not privy to that info, I can't give you exact numbers on attendance. I can guess attendance was at a few hundred last year, and each year it has grown. I've seen it grow from a little get together among friends in Wichita to adding great guests and attention from a national audience. Past guests include Garry Chalk, Gregg Berger, Flint Dille, Buzz Dixon, Sumalee Montano, Neil Ross, and Dan Gilvezan. Last year, TFW2005's own Vangelus was a guest and Optibotimus visited as an attendee. Artist Matt Frank has also had a booth and ran panels at multiple TF Expos.
In the last few years, they have pushed to expand the convention beyond Transformer fandom and into more generic nerdom, which will bring in more people and more potentially interesting guests. Granted, their original fanbase was in Transformers, so there is a lot of that, but I expect to see more diversity and interesting guests and panels in the future.
This year, they are moving to a new location as they may have outgrown the hotel convention center they have used the last few years. Should be a fun time!
Skylynkfloyd
I am more excited this year than even last year, I cannot wait!
sideswipe6520
Our cosplay contest is open to all fandoms as well.
One year our winner was a cross between a storm trooper and a ghost buster. And one year we had Cobra Commander place in the contest. So no worries there.
sideswipe6520
To answer the previous questions about the convention:
We are a Transformers themed show but we are open to any and all fandoms. It is a show for fans of all transforming toys and really any 80's/90's toy line and cartoons.
Last year we had dealers from all over. Some sold POP figures, MLP, Comic books, Voltron, Thundercats, MASK, Visionaries and more. We even had a jewelry dealer and a chainmail armory dealer.
I had a booth and along side my Transformers I had lots of 90's Marvel and DC figures, Air Raiders, WILDCATS, and much more.
So I wouldn't worry about what kind of items you bring. If it is cool people will like it.
Stratagem
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 8×10” 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!
goobahead1
im pretty sure its just transformers… the cosplay aspect is probably just TRANSFORMER cosplay