Save the dates! TFcon – America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention will take place in Washington DC the weekend of September 29th to October 1st, 2017. TFcon USA will take place at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia.
The hotel is located down the road from the Washington Dulles International Airport which is next to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (National Air and Space Museum), home to thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Concorde, and the Space Shuttle Discovery. The center made its first media appearance in the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and the SR-71 that is on display in the museum was used as the Autobot Jetfire.
Discounted hotel block information will be available shortly. Dealer bookings and attendee registration information will also be available in the near future.
jfetch
I had a fun time! I went with my friend who debuted her Bumblebee costume. Even though she didn't win the contest I thought it was very good! There was serious competition this year though!
Honestly the fact that we came in Thursday and left Monday really helped, because we could see the local sights of the city before the con and hang out with all the friends we made after the con.
I thought it was super strange that the convention space felt smaller than Charlotte and yet the ticket salesmen were boasting that this year's attendees have doubled in size. If you have more attendees than before, why get a SMALLER space? (And it showed. I didn't even buy anything because the dealer's room was so packed I didn't want to be in there at all.) I think the organizers were cheaping out this year with the con space and it showed.
Also, anyone else notice it was FREEEEZING? Why was the AC so on blast.
allew
My first TFCon, had a great time, nice meeing tbs from the boards here for the first time and seeing Big Filipino who I knew from Botcon 2014-2016. Short trip though as I flew in overnight Fri arrived Saturday morning and had to leave that same day, so no time for sightseeing in DC unfortunately. Hope everyone got home safe!
decor1
This is the first hobby convention I have ever been to, and the experience was great! I took my 7 & 4 year old sons, so I couldn't do certain things like speak at length with fellow fans or sit through panels, but it was so awesome being able to see so many toy lines in one place! Showing my boys the G1 versions of characters was really cool, and then seeing the modern representations really showcases how far toy designs and engineering have come. Also, seeing certain figures in person instead of viewing a picture online really makes a difference. MPM-04 (a figure I've been sitting on the fence about getting) looks fantastic in person! Also, kudos to my boys for not minding getting open box figures instead of minty fresh ones was nice. They were reasonably priced and they got the same joy as they would've with an unopened version
SentaiTFMechaLover
I wonder whats the next Con Michael Bell will attend.
Infosaur
Yeah with the Blaster bag. I saw you.
The Smirker
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THE SCUM HAS ARRIVED:
ILoveDinobot
I was in the costume contest! I was rodimus with the matrix
Infosaur
Also I apologize to James Roberts for shouting out, "Roberts, you magnificent bastard!" I think the only part he heard was 'bastard', and I don't know if he knew that was a bit of a catch phrase/meme on the review boards.
He also seemed so shy. Amazing writer, poor public speaker. Love you anyway James.
Infosaur
I managed to get my kid through the previews panel & some of the costume contest. (I'll be nice about the hostess and say little.)
Then we ransacked the dealer room for last minute buys. I found everything I COULD want but little I DID want. Being a parent means turning down the $110 exclusive you'd disown your nephew over. There was enough "never saw THAT on the shelf" stuff to part me with some coin and I didn't find the prices unfair. (Though they could have been better bought, I'd get something from one dealer, then find it cheaper at another later on. D'oh!)
Only real heartbreaker was my son wanted Quickswitch (which, having had the original G1 toy did not elicit fond memories) I talked him out of buying it early on, I wanted him to consider all his options before dropping all his money. Can you believe it sat all morning until we went to buy it. The guy was right in front of us. Bad dad award. But life goes on and he got 3 toys by the end of the day.
I had a good time but next year either my wife comes or I'll go alone.
Friendross
No deals at all except on loose hasbro stuff.
I heard dealers declining "hey it's marked 20 I'll give you 15 cash" offers. D.C. Is an expensive city, bots included
ILoveDinobot
SOrry sideways
ILoveDinobot
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ILoveDinobot
Just met protoman, tbs and peaugh. Had a super megatron sighting earlier lol.
Roanoke Convoy
Can't say that I've seen any head-turning deals on the floor, which was jam packed this morning! The Calidus exclusive sold out pretty quickly. I paid visits to Alex Milne and James Roberts, as those two were on my "must" list for the event, and then I ducked out so I could hit the floor when it would be less crowded, which worked out much better. I'm continually amazed at the staggering amount of third party items, and it seems to always be on the rise. This is my second TFCon, and it's been well organized and has been running smoothly from what I've seen. I've really enjoyed talking to the artists, and that's pretty much where my money has gone! Andrew Griffith had an issue with his flight, but will apparently be here tomorrow from what I saw on his Twitter page. All in all, a good con so far!
Partsformer
A few of my pics
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Might Gaine
At 9:30 AM the Dealer Room was absolutely packed. I was with my 3 year old and had to carry her so she wouldn't get accidentally trampled.
Infosaur
I really would have done longer if it was just me, but my kid just doesn't have the patience for the panels. I don't even think he's interested in the movie.
Friendross
Exhausted. Broke. Hungry.
We walked down the road for lunch and are headed back for the 3p panel. A cocktail and local crab cakes seemed like a good idea. Maybe another lap around the convention for us after that.
Might try to muster up the courage for a parts party later tonight if we are feeling bold
ILoveDinobot
Ok like its empty all of the sudden wherebis everyone?
ILoveDinobot
Saw a friendross, razerwire and vangelus.