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TFNation® is a multi-day, family-friendly event for fans of Transformers® and other robot brands. The convention takes place each August in Birmingham, England.

It typically  features:-

Guests from Transformers and other franchises,

A trader hall with over 150 tables selling thousands of items,

Dozens of highly talented artists and crafters selling their unique creations in a dedicated area known as The Forge

Panels & events covering multiple days and running for over 25 hours, The programme of events includes movie screenings, live script-readings, panels, workshops, a cosplay contest, replica cars and so much more.

Displays of original comic book artwork, prototype toys, rare figures, custom creations, official and 3rd party figures, are just some of the delights in the TFNation® display area.

The TFNation®  community has to be seen to be believed. The fandom is home to some truly wonderful people and the safe, friendly and inclusive atmosphere the event offers are the reason that guests return from all around the globe, year after year.

Contents

 * 1Description
 * 2History
 * 3Dates and locations
 * 4Special guests
 * 5Exclusives
 * 6References and media reports
 * 7External links

Description[edit]
TFNation is the largest Transformers fan run convention in Europe and features a three day event celebrating the Transformers franchise. The show consists of a toy dealer room, The Forge a dedicated fan sales area, panels involving guests from all eras of the franchise, quiz, cosplay competitions and much, much more. Each year TFNation themes itself around different eras of the Transformers brand.

History[edit]
TFNation held its first event in August of 2016 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel. The show was organised and hosted by a small group of passionate fans With the intention of hosting a dedicated fan convention to celebrate the Transformers franchise. The first show, in 2016 drew over 1000 attendees.

Dates and locations[edit]

 * 2016: 19th - 21st August 19th - 21st August 2016
 * 2017: 11th - 13th August
 * 2018: 17th - 19th August
 * 2019: 16th  - 18th August
 * 2020:

Special guests[edit]

 * 2016: Alex Milne, Emiliano Santalucia, Geoff Senior, Guido Guidi, Hayato Sakamoto, James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Simon Furman, Paul Eiding, Richard Newman.
 * 2017: Alex Milne, Geoff Senior, James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Simon Furman, Stephen Baskerville, Josh Perez, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Bob Budiansky, Maggie Roswell, Hal Rayle, Mark Ryan, Venus Terzo.
 * 2018: James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, Mike Collins, Lew Stringer, Mairghread Scott, Aaron Archer, André Sogliuzzo, D.C. Douglas, Stan Bush.
 * 2019: James Roberts, John-Paul Bove, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, Simon Furman, E.J Su, Andrew Griffith, Brian Ruckley, Marty Istenberg, Peter Spellos, Gregg Berger, Brian Drummond.
 * 2020: Lee Sullivan, Kei Zama, Nick Roche, Jim Sorenson, Jack Lawerence, James roberts, Sarah Stone, Brain Ruckley, Beth McGuire-smith, Anna Malkova, Andy Couzens, Sumalee Montano, Tania Gunadi, Peter Cullen

Exclusives[edit]

 * 2016: Transformers Sins of the Wreckers Trade paperback pre release.TFN 2016 Arbearus.
 * 2017: TFNation Trial and Error graphic novel, MAAS Toys CT00TFN, TFN 2017 Bearricade
 * 2018: TFNation Stan Bush concert poster, Charity fan publication “The Decepticons’ Time-Terror”, TFNation G2 Bear,
 * 2019: TFNation Colouring book, Signal of Doom adventure book, Transformers Animated Series 4 exclusive set of four prints,

References and media reports[edit]

 * 1) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45521345?fbclid=IwAR371CDHsPvADx9f3V5yqm1AX7mqpCJHgKYWmpzSXHxwgXDzl37hy7qw-7A^
 * 2) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/women-collectors-transformers-geek-culture-marvel-comics-sexism-a8494751.html?fbclid=IwAR2f7LVrXzA2Stg097uLtIKrUx5gSsc3RpP6icg1bArn2h7pK9DdMUz8Mlc
 * 3) https://www.allspark.com/2019/07/tfnation-2019-presents-reading-for-transformers-animated-season-4/?fbclid=IwAR1nV5RBkcX9C0WTRooZSf-yBk2EvEqwbKSnaiRYntrzhmpTFCF9S27GECY
 * 4) https://www.animeindependent.net/articles/Looking_back_at_TF_Nation_2018?fbclid=IwAR1XJTUWkIMYyGZ-kuWo7aYz2SEDSapbIEXaQcv_usdH1nNbEqxnOGOYYXg
 * 5) https://geekybrummie.podiant.co/g/tfnation/?fbclid=IwAR2y1UPxOmsGbSC-hYvHAU0BAr0EbFrLVhdB9WSulg5bvVBu84VVxE9vYxQ
 * 6) https://www.angrybirdsnest.com/forums/topic/angry-birds-tf-team-at-tfnation-2016-with-exclusives/?fbclid=IwAR1-Y7OR0DQ5isAiAJrOONecDJt_4xpC9UKrs_IhvPOlwMfAEmHpp0Vz9u0
 * 7) External links[edit]
 * 1) External links[edit]