TFcon Chicago 2016 - October 21st – 23rd – Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Discussion in 'Transformers Conventions and Get Togethers' started by Onslaught24, Jun 18, 2015.

  1. Oasis

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    I'm geeked! I'll have a table, selling mostly my Robot Heroes stuff.
     
  2. Super_Megatron

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    What good timing, a TFcon shortly after my sudden regaining interest in Transformers, close to home. Might have to go and see if I can rebuild some of my long lost collection.
     
  4. JLvatron

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    "Might"?
    TF timing and a TFcon close to home, and you use the M word?

    As Superman 90210 use to say,
    "That's more than just luck! It's Kismet!" :) 

    I wouldn't doubt your destiny! :) 
     
  5. Autobot City Comics 2008

    Autobot City Comics 2008 Botcon S_T_A_F_F

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    has anyone seen the 80's toy show that plans on being there the same weekend in the same hotel ?
     
  6. Super_Megatron

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    It's part of TFcon.
     
  7. Autobot City Comics 2008

    Autobot City Comics 2008 Botcon S_T_A_F_F

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    So TFCON is doing two shows ?
     
  8. thecollector

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    We'll see if it lasts, but a friend from the board might come hang out with me at the con so that makes me more inclined to go
     
  9. Super_Megatron

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    I like the 2016 Toronto TFCon shirt design much better than the last couple years of BotCon. If I don't pre-order the shirt or exclusives, will I be able to purchase them at the show for the same price if I change my mind?
     
  11. jingles1

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    Been a Transformers fan since G1 and have always wanted to go to one of the conventions. However, I can never find a layout for the vendors, booths, etc. nor a number count of vendors or participants. Can anyone help shed some light on previous years attendance and vendor numbers? (or even for 2016) I am about 4 hours away so I'm trying to determine if it's worth it or not. I appreciate any insight you can provide.

    Thanks!
     
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  13. T.F. Allen

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    Is anyone out there interested in sharing a hotel room for TFCon Chicago? I am poor and splitting the cost would make things a lot easier for me.

    Also, I'm male, and not going to roomshare with females, for the sake of decency/modesty/propriety/etc.
     
  14. Cascadia

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    I have been to the last two TFcons in USA and they have been well worth it. The vendor numbers have been roughly 20-25 and 6-8 artists. Attendance-wise, it has been about 600-1000 people. The time that I truly enjoy it is after hours and hanging out in the hotel.
     
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    I second this. You won't regret going to TFCon. It's a lot of fun and this year they're in a bigger space than when they were in Chicago 2 years ago.
     
  16. ComputronX

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    Any europeans visiting TFcon Chicago?
     
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    Finally purchased my weekend ticket for TFCon Chicago. $55 total, which includes all fees. Going budget so opted out of the shirt and the figure. Third party stuff doesn't thrill me as much as official stuff, so that extra $100 would be better spent on something I like better from the TFCon dealer room! :D  I can always decide to get a shirt at the convention if I like the design in person.
     
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    I might be able to help you with that....

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    I just found out I can go and I'm looking for someone to room with to reduce costs. PM if interested.
     
  20. forcefull1

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    How many dealers / dealer tables can one anticipate encountering at TFCon Chicago?