botcon 2009 speculation thread

[elkkthunder]

I would hope for somewhere in north east- makes it easier for canadians and more visitors

[NGW]

I'm holding out for the westcoast this year. Come on, give us some love.

Only one convention/event I really care about (SDCC) is on the west coast, the rest are generally more towards the middle states or the east coast (Botcon, The Gathering).

[Razerwire]

One of the guys who I talked to from Hasbro's PR department mentioned that they'd love to have BotCon more often in Providence. But in the end it really depends on FP.

[megamus]

Fort Wayne Indiana was good. I don't like Chicago but it was better than Rhode Island. Rhode Island was the second worst location to date. The worst being California. This is of Course my opinion. The best location was probably Texas. I will go just about anywhere they have it but it would be nice. Also remember, I've had the furtune of having 2 botcons almost in my backyard. The shows in Kentucky and Ohio were definately nice because they were close to me but there are better locations.

[Geminii]

It's a real pity that RI's been dropped. I would have loved to see a TF silver anniversary tour of Hasbro HQ. Sort of a "where the magic happens" kind of deal. L.A. would also be interesting - glitz, glamor, and the release of the sequel. Maybe get some of both the American and Japanese TF design/creation teams to give talks or be on panels, if that's even remotely feasible.

And I'm still waiting for the "So you want to be a Transformers designer" coffee table book from Aaron Archer.

[transmetropolitan]

Originally Posted by aksmth

Another thought is Indianapolis, not because it's my back yard, but because it's Karl's back yard, and would follow after it being in Pete's back yard last year.

I've always wondered why it's not been in Indy cause it's been EVERYWHERE around it by about a 3 hour drive. I don't know why, it must be due to some exorbitant facilities and hotel costs. Lexington and Cincinnati show the power of keeping the con in the mid-west through their turnout, and that equals revenue. They had to have touted the city, if not, and your are staff/associated with FunPub, you should.

[Obvious Prime]

Wisconsin? Anyone?

[ChldsPlay]

KC, KC, KC. Not everyone will be able to make it, but a centralized local puts it within range of the most people possible. It doesn't get anymore central than KC.

[Blurrz]

I hope it's close to the border.. so I can make it for the first time!

[cbff]

Originally Posted by Obvious Prime

Wisconsin? Anyone?

In an ideal world, yes! In reality, I'd say the Twin Cities or Missouri if anywhere in the midwest. Anywhere else is too close to Cincinnati/Lexington me thinks to be an option.