Auto Assembly 2012

gtf316 · 08-23-2011, 06:02 AM

I think we can all agree that Auto Assembly 2011 was awesome, so let's keep the momentum rolling and start building up the hype for next year.

Bigger, better venue.

Bigger, better turnout.

Bigger, better convention.

Simon says he has to cap it at 1000 attendees, so I say we try damn hard to hit that number.

We've got a year to convert as many people as possible to our geeky/nerdy ways and convince them that the best place to spend the first weekend of august next year is:

AUTO ASSEMBLY 2012!!!

I'm going, are you?

Confirmed so far;

Simon and his team (of course)

gtf316
queenofpotatoes
nellie131
charmedserenity
auto morph
easterling capt
big pete
mrs big pete
draven
hyena
rodimus jay
aesir
spiritwolf
king of spades
omnius

nellie131 · 08-23-2011, 07:51 AM

Add me to said virtual list - of course.

CharmedSerenity · 08-23-2011, 08:24 AM

Same here, Hilton, here I come, ^_^

gtf316 · 08-23-2011, 11:57 AM

I'm gonna try and talk some friends into coming next year, they definitely have transformer fan potential. And if everyone brings a friend we'll hit the magic 1000 no problem

Simes · 08-23-2011, 12:28 PM

I remember a few years ago, people thought that reaching 500 attendees was something of a pipe dream, yet we've managed it three years running and for the last two years we've been VERY close to hitting 600 (this year was particularly impressive considering the number of regulars who couldn't make it and the tough financial climate), so I genuinely believe that 1,000 isn't impossible within the next 2-3 years for a European event.

We are setting a 1,000 attendee limit for 2012 because one of the things people have always loved about Auto Assembly is the social side of things and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and we don't want to spoil that by allowing the convention to get too large. The Hilton can allow us to grow to 3,000+ if we wanted to, if not more, but we won't do that if it means changing what Auto Assembly is.

Bookings are already coming in at quite a healthy rate though so we don't want anyone to miss out on next year! It's going to be big!

Erector · 08-23-2011, 01:59 PM

Likely I will be there.

Easterling Capt · 08-23-2011, 02:07 PM

Im going so Pete will probbaly also be going. I need my Jon time

Auto Morph · 08-23-2011, 06:57 PM

As if I wouldn't be there.

gtf316 · 08-24-2011, 03:35 AM

I've never been to a BotCon, probably never will, but I doubt it has the great friendly atmosphere you find at AA. That's why I love the fact that Simon wants to keep it 'small'.

Auto Morph · 08-24-2011, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easterling Capt

Im going so Pete will probbaly also be going. I need my Jon time

He does need some fresh bruises.

08-23-2011, 06:02 AM	#1
gtf316 Livio Ramondelli Fan-Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,026 Location: Erskine, Scotland Collection Count: 400... 300... 200...	Auto Assembly 2012 I think we can all agree that Auto Assembly 2011 was awesome, so let's keep the momentum rolling and start building up the hype for next year. Bigger, better venue. Bigger, better turnout. Bigger, better convention. Simon says he has to cap it at 1000 attendees, so I say we try damn hard to hit that number. We've got a year to convert as many people as possible to our geeky/nerdy ways and convince them that the best place to spend the first weekend of august next year is: AUTO ASSEMBLY 2012!!! I'm going, are you? Confirmed so far; Simon and his team (of course) gtf316 queenofpotatoes nellie131 charmedserenity auto morph easterling capt big pete mrs big pete draven hyena rodimus jay aesir spiritwolf king of spades omnius 3 FOR THE PRICE OF 2 ON EVERYTHING!! Updated 19/06/13, FOC Soundwave + 5 Discs, Arms Micron Deluxes/Voyagers, Beast Era, Classics and more. My feedback

08-23-2011, 07:51 AM	#2
nellie131 Herald of Unicron Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,022 Location: nottingham, UK Collection Count: too many News Credits: 1	Add me to said virtual list - of course. FOR SALE ITEMS - http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...sale-more.html

08-23-2011, 08:24 AM	#3
CharmedSerenity Long Live the Legion Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 215 Location: Sitting in front of her computer Collection Count: Haven't counted	Same here, Hilton, here I come, ^_^ My DCAU RPG - Guardians of Terra Signature banner made by CarlosAST

08-23-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
gtf316 Livio Ramondelli Fan-Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,026 Location: Erskine, Scotland Collection Count: 400... 300... 200...	I'm gonna try and talk some friends into coming next year, they definitely have transformer fan potential. And if everyone brings a friend we'll hit the magic 1000 no problem 3 FOR THE PRICE OF 2 ON EVERYTHING!! Updated 19/06/13, FOC Soundwave + 5 Discs, Arms Micron Deluxes/Voyagers, Beast Era, Classics and more. My feedback

08-23-2011, 12:28 PM	#5
Simes Maximal Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 370 Location: Lichfield, UK News Credits: 42	I remember a few years ago, people thought that reaching 500 attendees was something of a pipe dream, yet we've managed it three years running and for the last two years we've been VERY close to hitting 600 (this year was particularly impressive considering the number of regulars who couldn't make it and the tough financial climate), so I genuinely believe that 1,000 isn't impossible within the next 2-3 years for a European event. We are setting a 1,000 attendee limit for 2012 because one of the things people have always loved about Auto Assembly is the social side of things and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and we don't want to spoil that by allowing the convention to get too large. The Hilton can allow us to grow to 3,000+ if we wanted to, if not more, but we won't do that if it means changing what Auto Assembly is. Bookings are already coming in at quite a healthy rate though so we don't want anyone to miss out on next year! It's going to be big! Auto Assembly 2013, 9th - 11th August 2013, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham, England Guests include Neil Kaplan, Dan Gilvezan, Steve Blum, and more to be announced - dealers, signings, cosplay, karaoke, rare toy display, video games, and more!

08-23-2011, 01:59 PM	#6
Erector I ruined the Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10,590 Location: Manchester, UK Collection Count: 345 and counting News Credits: 21	Likely I will be there. My collection \| My Most Wanted! \| My For Sale thread My feedback \| My customs \| My Twitter

08-23-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
Easterling Capt I am Vern Schillinger Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,731 Location: Malmo Sweden Collection Count: Not to many	Im going so Pete will probbaly also be going. I need my Jon time Oz - one of the greatest shows made. To all those actors that made that show possible. Thx

08-23-2011, 06:57 PM	#8
Auto Morph Gimmick Bot Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,388 Location: UK Collection Count: 325+	As if I wouldn't be there. Selling my entire collection!!!

08-24-2011, 03:35 AM	#9
gtf316 Livio Ramondelli Fan-Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,026 Location: Erskine, Scotland Collection Count: 400... 300... 200...	I've never been to a BotCon, probably never will, but I doubt it has the great friendly atmosphere you find at AA. That's why I love the fact that Simon wants to keep it 'small'. 3 FOR THE PRICE OF 2 ON EVERYTHING!! Updated 19/06/13, FOC Soundwave + 5 Discs, Arms Micron Deluxes/Voyagers, Beast Era, Classics and more. My feedback