TFcon 2014 Guest Request thread

[Beechy]

Originally Posted by sarmick01

I never did understand the need to collect autographs. As far as I've ever known when someone writes on something it devalues it. Especially something that is MISB or MOSC. Personally just talking with them is good enough for me.

Clearly you haven't seen my Tablecloth of who can one up the other guest....

[TMIIWonkoNemises]

Originally Posted by Robimus

People have been asking for Su Blu for years, now that is happening. The request thread for every single year has her name in it multiple times.

In the 2013 request thread several people asked for Garry Chalk.

Try to keep in mind that there are a lot of factors that have to come together to attract a guest to a convention.

Thanks Rob.

Please consider that this Thread (And previous years of this Thread) is put into consideration for every TFCon. There is a chance that the Requests we made this year will be considered for next year.

Also, it's May. There might be new announcements in the future based on the surprises we got in the last two years that were around June/July. Stay tuned.

[LadyBug]

Originally Posted by Trailbreaker

+1

Add that to the fact that they will start charging for autographs and I'm not very imprerssed. Maybe with the start of TFcon Chicago they are planning to drop this event altogether and move it there permanently.

I'm still hoping that they add another name in the next two months though.

See, I'm use to paying for guests' autographs and pictures from comic cons. I just feel like this year's guest list is by far the weakest in the past three years. I enjoy the convention and for what it's worth, but I also enjoy meeting and greeting with guests that interest me (mostly voice actors or people of true importance in the Hasbro community).

[Knockout]

I want more artist guests

[RageD]

mostly voice actors or people of true importance in the Hasbro community

One could Argue Aaron Archer was the MOST important cog in the machine so to speak for many years. His panel should be very informative.

As for Artist Alley, I spend a lot of time there myself and its always packed with artists, I don't think you have much to worry about in that respect.

[Knockout]

Well only Sarah and Andrew are annouced. But I hope more, I would like to frame some more signed stuff for my autograph wall.

[Robimus]

In terms of Hasbro I don't really know who would be more important than Aaron Archer.

Maybe Bob Budiansky, but he has recently attended.

[Knockout]

I feel like I am the only one who isn't overly estatic for Aaron Archer

[TMIIWonkoNemises]

Originally Posted by LadyBug

I just feel like this year's guest list is by far the weakest in the past three years. I enjoy the convention and for what it's worth, but I also enjoy meeting and greeting with guests that interest me (mostly voice actors or people of true importance in the Hasbro community).

Not weakest, but well rounded.

You have a former employee of Hasbro who has worked in the various angles of how the business worked: From design, to development, to intellectual property, and so on. That's Aaron Archer.

You have Voice Actors and a Voice Director who gives insight to how animation works from both inside and outside of the booth, share stories of their colleagues and lives, and give advice to future actors and directors who want to get into the industry. That's Garry Chalk, Neil Kaplan, and Susan Blu.

You also got talented people who bring the fiction to life through their art. Who advise you the benefits and drawbacks of the business. Their point of references for their stories or characters, what books they've read, what art they've seen, and gives you accessibility to commissions, hang out, or even give advise on how to master your craft. That's Sarah Stone and Andrew Griffith.

There's honestly more guests to come, but you have guests who are catering to the general preferences of the Fans. There are people who are interested in the toy business. There are people who are interested in the Voice Actors. And, there are people who are there to get art. It may be weak to your preference, but in the big scheme of things, the guest list is for everyone, not one specific group or individual. There is no such thing as a weak guest list, but how well-rounded and accessible they are to fans.

Originally Posted by Knockout

I feel like I am the only one who isn't overly estatic for Aaron Archer

Archer has done amazing things for the business and fiction. His wiki entry will give you a brief idea of what he did, and hey, look, he does art things of many TF characters:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Aaron_Archer

[Knockout]

Just because I am not excited for him does not mean I am ignorant on who he is and what he has done. Don't just assume that my lack of excitement for him as ignorance.