What programming do you want to see at TFcon 2010?

[Super_Megatron]

People have shared their opinions on guests, what about programming? What kind of panels do you want to see next year? What did you like? What didn't interest you? Do you have an new panel idea?

[jourdo]

Make the customizing class an all day or half day event. Other than that, the basic panels you had this past year were quite good.

[Big Filipino]

I found the Hasbro panel to be rather boring and that's usually the most eagerly anticipated one. I think it was from a lack of new information.

I would have liked to have attended the Sunday panels but could only attend the con on Sat. Would it be possible to double up and repeat some panels?

[silent4life]

I found the Hasbro panel to be rather boring and that's usually the most eagerly anticipated one. I think it was from a lack of new information.

I agree...I was expecting something more spectacular with more interaction from the fans. I know they were out in the hall, but would have been better to have a Q&A period with them during the panel.

[FreedomGundam]

Maybe, just MAYBE, we might actually see the "How to organize a convention" panel? :D

[GMfan]

The phantom panel? :P

We were supposed to do it this year but no one was in the panel room!

[JLvatron]

I would have liked to have attended the Sunday panels but could only attend the con on Sat. Would it be possible to double up and repeat some panels?

Autographs and Transformers Pictionary are the only events that are repeated, for logistic reasons.

We try to maximize the amount of unique panels throughout the weekend, for the benefit of the attendees that stay for the entire convention. :)

[chans formers]

a repeat of protomans japanese bots panel.so dissappointed i missed it:(it's nice to know what else is out there and what we may or may not ever see on our shores.

[JLvatron]

Maybe, just MAYBE, we might actually see the "How to organize a convention" panel? :D

That depends if just MAYBE you would show up when we were ready to do it! :D

Seriously, nobody showed up, so we didn't do it.

[UltraPrimal]

I have to agree with opinions already expressed so far. The Hasbro panel was pretty disappointing. TFCon seems to be getting more and more official recognition. Maybe next year we can actual get Aaron Archer or someone that can actual tell us stuff other than the usual corporate speak or "I'll run it by the American guys".

And I think if there's a customizing class next year, it needs to be alot longer.

I liked the "How to draw Transformers" panel. More of that artistic stuff would be awesome. Maybe a "How to write TF slash fiction" panel from one of the girls.:p

[FreedomGundam]

:pThat depends if just MAYBE you would show up when we were ready to do it! :D

Seriously, nobody showed up, so we didn't do it.
Fair enough.
Next year, I'm making sure to sit in the panel room for it then. :D

[Big Filipino]

How about a panel on knock-off Transformers? Seems like there are so many out there. Perhaps the panelists could demonstrate toy/packaging comparisons, signs of a KO, most popoular ones out there, etc.

Also, if they'd be willing to and could come up with enough material to take up 30 min to an hour, perhaps FansProject could do a presentation of things to come, their process, Q&A, etc.

[Oasis]

"How to write TF slash fiction" panel from one of the girls


Be careful what you wish for. I would do it, if Colin let me, and I can - very quickly - get a long line of writers and artists willing to participate.

I loved loved loved loved that the guest actually got to do a panel where he presented his own expertise as a professional actor. If they're willing, it would be a cool thing to add. Can you imagine "Barn Noises 101 with Frank Welker" or "Sci-Fi Makeup Secrets with Bumper Robinson" or "Basic Comicbook writing with IDW" or "Camera Techniques with Michael Bay" or whatever?

[FreedomGundam]

How about a panel on knock-off Transformers? Seems like there are so many out there. Perhaps the panelists could demonstrate toy/packaging comparisons, signs of a KO, most popoular ones out there, etc.
I dunno about that part, though, about KO TFs... especially considering that Hasbro is involved in the convention and all...

[jourdo]

I dunno about that part, though, about KO TFs... especially considering that Hasbro is involved in the convention and all...

Would it really be a problem if the panel focused on how to spot the differences from the legit vs KO products?

[Nerroth]

Speaking of fiction stuff, could a panel be done for those who write any kind of Transformers fan fiction to be able to discuss their work, why they choose to write about which topics, which bits of pre-existing canon they take on board, and where they might wish to take their stories in future?

[BeeBoy29]

The protoman story time panel :D

[Stormrave]

I think a fiction panel would also be interesting. As a writer, I'd contribute to it (if they will have someone who has no TF Slash to her credit).

On a related note, I know some cons that do 'zines of short fiction (and art) for the attendees. Artists get to show off on the art display, but it's harder for writers to show off at the con, hence the 'zine which attendees can take home. If TFCon did something like this, akin to the Gathering of the Gargoyles Anthology or "TF BOOTLEG!" from Botcon 200...6, I think, I'd definitely throw in a story. I could also edit something like this.

I would also like a repeat of the Lost in Translation panel. That's too good not to do again.

I think a KO panel sounds intriguing.

I didn't go to dak's customizing panel this year, having been to it the past few years, but I think you should keep it, because it's very informative.

I would also like to see a repeat of the art panel. I missed this years and wished I had made it.

I don't think it's the con's fault that the Hasbro panel was less interesting this year. First, it's not the con's fault that Hasbro reps are limited in what they can say, and second, it's not Hasbro's fault that protos leaked and their info wasn't a big surprise to those of us who dwell on the intarwebz regularly.

[Pascal]

Hasbro reps vs stolen toy sellers death match in a glass cage. :D

[Big Filipino]

Would it really be a problem if the panel focused on how to spot the differences from the legit vs KO products?

Right. I'd envision a panel that discusses KO to demonstrate how to spot them, what to look for, what's out there currently, etc. Basically try to educate people about them, not encourage them to buy it.

[Protoman]

Hasbro in 2007 actually did a quick pull away from their product panel at Botcon to explain how to tell the real from fake G1 cassettes and other examples and that these products are not Hasbro licensed and thus not up to current safety yada yada yada, you know what I mean.

[JLvatron]

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know what I mean.

Ernest P.Worrell's catch phrase? We actually had a Transformers-Ernest event at TFcon 2005. :D

True story! :)

[CobraCommander]

How about a panel on knock-off Transformers? Seems like there are so many out there. Perhaps the panelists could demonstrate toy/packaging comparisons, signs of a KO, most popoular ones out there, etc.

Also, if they'd be willing to and could come up with enough material to take up 30 min to an hour, perhaps FansProject could do a presentation of things to come, their process, Q&A, etc.

+1

Also I know it probably will never happen but it would be cool to see how Hasbro goes about making toys from designs to production products. Let's see some pics from inside the factories where they are made. Let's see more prototypes that never were made, etc.

Another thought, it would be cool to go deeper into the history of TF's, from Microman to Diaclone to eventually G1. Maybe even discuss ultra rare figures and estimated prices.

[jourdo]

+1

Also I know it probably will never happen but it would be cool to see how Hasbro goes about making toys from designs to production products. Let's see some pics from inside the factories where they are made. Let's see more prototypes that never were made, etc.

This is an awesome idea. How a toy goes from concept to finished product.

[UltraPrimal]

I have an idea. How about some musical activities? Dancing and karaoke?

[Super_Megatron]

I have an idea. How about some musical activities? Dancing and karaoke?
Only if you want me to slit my wrists.

[Bruticus82]

I have an idea. How about some musical activities? Dancing and karaoke?

I'm sure we all wish we could be Lion, or Stan Bush, or Weird Al belting out the lyrics to transformers songs...

Say, wasn't there talk of one of the songs being in guitar hero? If there was ever an excuse to have a guitar hero tournament during TFCon I think that's it. ;)

[Aernaroth]

Another thought, it would be cool to go deeper into the history of TF's, from Microman to Diaclone to eventually G1. Maybe even discuss ultra rare figures and estimated prices.

There was a panel on the history of TF this year... kind of...

[Protoman]

Another thought, it would be cool to go deeper into the history of TF's, from Microman to Diaclone to eventually G1. Maybe even discuss ultra rare figures and estimated prices.

Hrrrrmmmm.......................

[UltraPrimal]

I wouldn't mind a pre-Transformers panel. Would have been more appropriate this year with Powered Commander, but c'est la vie.

[Phalanx]

Never know what next year's exclusive may bring... :D

[JLvatron]

I wouldn't mind a pre-Transformers panel. Would have been more appropriate this year with Powered Commander, but c'est la vie.

You mean like a History of Transformers panel?

Dude, There was 1! :)

[UltraPrimal]

You mean like a History of Transformers panel?

Dude, There was 1! :)
Oh, well. I missed it.

[Zodberg]

not a event suggestion, but a mapping concern-
next year, how about the artists being grouped together? like perhaps some sort of alley?