Charticon 2013 - Charlotte, NC Transformer Convention

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  1. Arkvander

    Arkvander Optimal Optimist

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    After much planning I am pleased to announce Charticon 2013, taking place August 9th, 10th and 11th, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. We will be holding the convention at the Marriott Charlotte Executive Park right off I-77 near the heart of Charlotte.

    Special Guests include:

    Hal Rayle voice of Generation One Snarl, Shrapnel and Unicron's creator Primacron! This will be Hal's first Transformers convention ever!

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    Paul Eiding voice of Generation One Perceptor!

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    David Sobolov voice of Beast Wars Depth Charge as well as Transformers: Prime Shockwave!

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    Daniel Ross voice of Starscream in the 2007 Transformers Movie Video Game!

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    Jon "3.0" Bailey creator of many Transformers Parodies including "PRIME" reviews and Ravage, the insult comic bot!

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    Livio Ramondelli IDW Artist Extrordinnare and all around nice guy!

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    Casey Coller IDW Artist Especial and sometimes superhero!

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    IDW Artist Brendan Cahill

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    IDW Artist Ken Christiansen

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    We'll also be featuring:

    Cosplay and Costume Contests
    6,200+ sq ft Dealer Room
    Transformers Toy Panels
    Trivia Contests
    Kids Games
    Friday night DJ Party

    The Friday night party will feature Transformers themed music with a buffet catered by the pool and will give people an opportunity to meet our special guests before the show starts! Tickets are extremely limited and are $30 apiece. As of June 1st we are down to just a handful of spots left.

    Pre-registration is open at http://www.charticon.com/p/pre-registration.html

    Pre-registrants get our "energon goodies" package which includes a souvenir pin, exclusive art, early admission to the dealer room and access to the Saturday night events plus a lot more! Pre-registration is $35

    www.facebook.com/charticon

    As of June 1st we are 80% sold out of our Dealer Tables, so if you are a dealer make sure you reserve your spot asap. Tables are $55 for the first table and $50 for each additional table.

    If you have any specific questions not covered here you can IM me or fiveironfr3nzy. The hotel is accepting reservations at a very reasonable rate so make your reservations soon!

    Thanks!

    Eric
     
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  2. Superquad7

    Superquad7 OCP Police Crime Prevention Unit 001 Super Content Contributor

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    I really hope I can make this :) 
     
  3. ScottyP

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    Woah, badass! If I can help out with anything, lmk :) 
     
  4. Gammatron 64

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    Too cool! A local con! With this and TFCon, I get to go to two cons in a row. =)
     
  5. JDK

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    Finally! I'll be able to go to my first TF convention!
     
  6. flywheels

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    Glad to see this is going to happen!
     
  7. CreepyManHug

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    Finally, something fairly close I can actually go to. Also, my first con.
     
  8. SMOG

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    This gets my vote for the best, most adorable obscure geek-reference name for a local convention ever.

    Love that graphic. :D 

    zmog
     
  9. Superquad7

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    My first and last Botcon was the one held in Durham in 2001. It'll be very nice to have the option of having another convention here in NC :)  I REALLY hope I can go.

    Agreed :) 
     
  10. PurdueAV2003

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    Sweet! I was afraid I wasn't going to get to go to a con next year, but now...:thumbs2: 
     
  11. Fuzz

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    Is the title pronounced "sharticon" like Charlotte is pronounced "Sharlotte?" If it is, that's kind of funny.
     
  12. fiveironfr3nzy

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    yes it is.. it's a mash up of charlotte and sharticon .. with the "char" meaning charlotte... pretty nifty huh :D 
     
  13. Ikkstakk

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    This is great news. If Botcon ends up being too far away again next year, I am SO THERE.
     
  14. Grimwing

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    Yay! I'll prepare for it.

    It could also just be Char. The planet the Decepticons Occupied in the Generation One cartoon's Third Season.

    All respect to the sharkticons though
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    Yup, I am gonna do my best to attend this. Charlotte is work commute from Columbia SC!
     
  16. Sludge

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    I still giggle every time I hear the word shart. But I can't wait to go to a convention in my backyard!
     
  17. Arkvander

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    It gives us great pleasure to announce our first guest for Charticon will be none other than Daniel Ross!

    Anyone who doesn't know Daniel's work needs to brush up on their voice actors! We are thrilled to have him join us for the show.
     
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    Hotel room is booked and looking forward to the show
     
  19. Arkvander

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    Big updates to the site! First off I'd like to announce that Registration is live for both Dealers and Artists. Second we have updated the FAQ and Schedule pages with more information about the show. We expect pre-registration for attendees to go live very soon, we are just ironing out a few more details before we proceed.

    Dealer Information: Charticon: Dealers
    FAQ: Charticon: FAQ
    Schedule Information: Charticon: Schedule

    Looking forward to a great convention, thanks!

    Charticon
    www.facebook.com/charticon
     
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  20. Arkvander

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    Pre-registration is now live for attendees! Check out all the extras you get by preregistering vs. general admission:

    Charticon Badge and Program
    Free "Energon Goodies" (more info on these later)
    One hour early admission to the dealer room on Saturday and Sunday
    Access to evening events not open to the public
    Option to purchase our exclusive figure before it goes on sale (more info soon)

    Check it out at the link below and be sure to get in early as our Friday night event is extremely limited and is first come, first serve.

    Attendee Pre-Registration