Ever wonder about what goes into making a Transformers convention? What goes on behind the scenes and the unsung heroes whose work is always unconsciously appreciated? We recently had the chance to speak with Simon Plumbe aka Simes of our 2005 Boards, the organizer of Europe’s largest Transformers Convention, Auto Assembly. Click here to read the full interview.
Of particular note, we can exclusively reveal here first that the next two guests who will be honouring Auto Assembly 2010 will be Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster. Jim and Bill will be known to Transformers Animated fans everywhere as the authors of the two extremely comprehensive Allspark Almanac Volumes. Their other credits include the two Generation 1 lineart compendiums, the Ark Archives. They will be joining Garry Chalk, Scot McNeil and Derick J Wyatt as guests of honour – so make sure you bring along those copies of the Allspark Almanac to get them signed by three of the people who made them possible!
Remember, Saturday day passes for Auto Assembly 2010 are now sold out, with Sunday day passes and full weekend passes selling out fast! If this news has convinced you to attend, head over to Auto Assembly’s homepage quick and get yourself pre-registered. Remember, only full weekend pass holders get entry into the Saturday night events which include a live script reading and a Gary Chalk concert! Also don’t forget to head on over to the Arden Suite Lounge at 16:30 pm on Saturday 14th August for the official TFW meetup!
TF@TM
Here is a copy of the latest press release
Simes
If you haven't booked yet, I really urge you to as quickly as you can. We're already about to break last year's record and I'm 100% certain that we WILL sell out. We don't want anyone to be disappointed but we do have a physical limit on the number of attendees we can allow so please don't leave it until the last minute before registering.
Simon
Black Oracle
Hooray! I can get my Almanacs signed! There's gonna be a great TFA presence at AA!
Scourge_151
Hopefully my volume 2 will turn up before the con!
Boardwise
Excellent news.
Better remember to pack the Allspark Almanac.
Auto Morph
As if this years AA wasn't going to be awesome enough.
I may actually die of awesome now.
And then be revived due to the sheer power of awesome.
3 days really will not be enough time to fit everything in.
TF@TM
If you like Transformers Animated then Auto Assembly is a must attend show now, especially for those within the UK and Europe. This could be your only chance to meet, get things signed and say a big big thank you to Derrick, Jim and Bill. I know I will be, but then I'm bringing them over
Waverider
That was a good interview. I'm not really surprised how Star Trek fans treated Simon. Don't get me wrong there are a lot of good people. But I never ran into the biggest stuck up individuals than some Star Trek and Star Wars fans.
Oracle_Aesir
Wow…this news is like…wow
xeno
Someday I will attend Auto Assembly. I hope it keeps growing until then!
GogDog
Sahweet.
Sol Fury
We recently had the chance to sit down and talk to Simon Plumbe, the organiser of Auto Assembly, about all that goes into running a convention and the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to give you the best weekend possible. Read all about it here:
TFW Interviews Auto Assembly – Transformers News
Of particular interest if you're still on the fence about attending, we can exclusively reveal that not one but two new guests are confirmed in this interview! Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster, writers of the Ark Compendiums and the Transformers Animated Allspark Almanac Volumes 1 and 2, will be attending the event along with guests of honour Garry Chalk, Scot McNeil and Derick J Wyatt. Make sure you bring your Allspark Almanac along for signing!