TFW2005.com has been informed by Pete Sinclair that Vince DiCola shall be appearing at BotCon 2009.

You can see the thread on TFW2005.com

Various images of what appears to be BotCon 2009 Banzi-Tron (or possibly Tidal Wave) have appeared on the TFW2005 boards.

The figure is a recoloured version of Transformers Energon Mirage.

Auto Assembly have sent out a press release announcing just what out involvement in AA2009 will be this year ...

Auto Assembly Press Release

Auto Assembly 2009 Hosts Worlds Largest Lucky Draw Display

Each year, Auto Assembly has seen a display of rare "Lucky Draw" Transformers from the vast collection owned by Steven and David Mapes, webmasters at Transformers At The Moon which has attracted a great deal of attention at each convention. Now, as part of our celebrations for the 25th Anniversary year, Transformers At The Moon will be doing something rather special for their display at Auto Assembly 2009...

This year they will be bringing their ENTIRE collection of Lucky Draw toys to the convention to form their display, which will feature well over 40 toys showcased. This will be the largest single display of these toys - and other rare items -  ever collected in one place and many of these have never been seen at Auto Assembly before. This will be your only opportunity to see so many of these rarities in one place and there will be so many that the display is having to be split over the weekend so to see them all you will need to be at the convention for the whole weekend!

There will be well over £60,000 worth of toys on display and this is a unique opportunity for die-hard collectors everywhere to see these toys. For more information, and details on some of the highlights of the display, visit the page on the Auto Assembly website here: http://www.autoassembly.org.uk/AA2009LuckyDrawDisplay.htm or visit their website at http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com

You can also find a provisional programme for the convention on the Auto Assembly website, along with details on many other activities taking place over the weekend. For full details on Auto Assembly 2009 and to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly

Auto Assembly 2009 is a non-profit making convention for fans of Transformers and is being held on 15th - 16th August 2009 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.

web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
forum: http://autoassembly.proboards.com
email: autoassembly@aol.com
tel: +44 (0)7804 951406

BotCon.com has been updated with a new video made by Dr Smoov to promote the event.  This time it features some of the original Generation One characters.

Following the release of a limited number of one day passes for sale for Auto Assembly 2009 earlier this month, we would like to announce that because of the incredible popularity of this offer, ALL of the tickets for Saturday 15th August 2009 have now SOLD OUT.

We still have a number of one-day passes available for Sunday 16th August for just £25 for adults, and £18 for children, students or senior citizens and under 5's as always are free. However, these are limited so if you want to come along for just the day then you need to book NOW! Further one-day passes for Saturday and Sunday may be available at a later date, but these are the only ones we can guarantee at the moment.

Single day attendees will get access to the FULL convention on your chosen day including all the dealers, workshops, all the guest talks, FREE autograph sessions, our goodie bags, and everything else that weekend attendees have. However, weekend attendees gain earlier admission to the convention and ONLY weekend attendees have access to the exclusive Saturday evening programme with our voice actor script reading, live band and disco and the bonus Friday evening programme.

Full weekend tickets are £45 for adults and £35 for children/students/senior citizens with under 5s being FREE. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) for just £145 saving £15!

A provisional programme is on the Auto Assembly website, detailing information on activities and events in the Main Hall and our Alternative Events Room including confirmed details for our first workshops, along with information on many of the activities running during the weekend which will show you what you will miss out on if you only attend for the single day! We will be announcing more of the activities and displays shortly.

For full details on Auto Assembly 2009 and to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly

Auto Assembly 2009 is a non-profit making convention for fans of Transformers and is being held on 15th - 16th August

2009 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.

web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
forum: http://autoassembly.proboards.com
email: autoassembly@aol.com
tel: +44 (0)7804 951406

Auto Assembly have announced their 14th guest on their website as Lew Stringer, the creator/artist behind Combat Colin and Robo capers

"We've tried to get him a few times before, but Lew Stringer - creator/artist behind the Combat Colin and Robo Capers back-up strips that appeared in the Marvel UK G1 comics will be making his debut appearance at Auto Assembly 2009. Because of family commitments, Lew will only be appearing on Saturday so if you want to meet Lew you will need a Saturday or weekend pass. With the addition of Lew it gives Auto Assembly 2009 the biggest guest line-up ever seen at a European Transformers convention!"

Botcon.com has been updated with the character profile image of Scourge.­ You can read a text version of the profile below.

"All who defy me shall lie at my feet; broken, crushed and defeated!"

Born from the wreckage of fallen Decepticons, Scourge is a merciless warrior without fear. He is often seen following the lead of Cyclonus, but internally he is constantly calculating new ways to maneuver the Decepticon Empire towards greatness through his service. While loyal to the Decepticon cause, there is no one he will not defy if he feels there is a better way to bring destruction upon the Autobots. Scourge is a tracker by nature, using his vast array of detection equipment to find his prey. Once found, he has an arsenal of weaponry at his disposal to destroy his targets including disintegration beams, acid rays and tractor beams. Scourge leads "The Sweeps", a tactical unit comprised of battlefield specialists who serve as extensions of his will. Scourge's only weekness is his arrogance.

Strength: 8
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 8
Endurance: 7
Rank: 8
Courage: 7
Fireblast: 8
Skill: 8

TheTransformers.net have posted an interview with Auto Assembly organiser Simes which covers some of the events you can look forward to for this years UK Transformers convention.

You can read the full interview on their message board.

Botcon.com has been updated with news of the first guest, who will be Gregg Berger the voice of Generation One Grimlock. Here is a copy of the announcement

"He is best known to TF fans as the Generation ONE voice of Grimlock, Longhaul, Skyfire, and Outback. He also originated the voices of Spirit, Firefly, Cutter and Ripcord on G.I. Joe.

He remains as busy as ever and his recent credits include voicing Captain Cutter on Halo Wars, Kingpin on Spiderman Web of Shadows, Sir Jecht on Final Fantasy X, X-2, and Final Fantasy Dissidia. Gregg Berger is also the voice of The Pain on Metal Gear Solid 3, Eeyore on Kingdom Hearts, Fred Dukes aka The Blob on X-Men Origins: Wolverine and many many more.

His animated series regular voices include Cornfed on Duckman, Agent K on Men In Black, Odie and others on Garfield (new episodes now recording!), The Gromble on Ahhhh! Real Monsters!!!, Orson Pig on US Acres, and more... as well as numerous featured and guest starring roles on countless other animated series and features.

His on camera work includes co-starring as Klembecker in Spaced Invaders and as Yuri Talinsky in Police Academy: Mission To Moscow (filmed entirely on location in Russia!). He has starred in three pilots for CBS and has made numerous guest starring appearances on television. He currently narrates the series Shadow Force for The History Channel and is the voice of a PBS affiliate in Florida. His first book/audiobook is titled: Think Globally... Act VOCALLY! (and Voice Virtue).

His complete credits can be found by searching his name at www.imdb.com. His fan friendly online homes are his website: www.greggberger.com and his myspace at www.myspace.com/voicevirtue!"

Not booked your tickets yet for Auto Assembly 2009, Europe's largest Transformers convention? Well you now have just FIVE DAYS to get your bookings in and take advantage of our great "early bird" discount rates run out before the tickets rise to their full price.

If you book online by MINDNIGHT (GMT) on Tuesday 7th April 2009 (or postal bookings are postmarked by this date) then you can get weekend tickets for just £40 for adults, £30 for children / students / senior citizens and under 5s are free. Family tickets, which cover two adults and two children are just £125. These rates will be increasing to £45, £35, and £145 from 8th April 2009.

For full details on Auto Assembly 2009 and to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly

Auto Assembly 2009 is a non-profit making convention for fans of Transformers and is being held on 15th - 16th August 2009 (with a bonus evening programme on 14th August 2009 for weekend attendees) at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.

web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
forum: http://autoassembly.proboards7.com
email: autoassembly@aol.com
tel: +44 (0)7804 951406

BotCon.com has been updated with images of Tunderclash, the latest BotCon 2009 exclusive figure and a repainted version of Transformer Superlink Rodimus (Transformers Energon Rodimus).

The  toy features a colour scheme based on the European Exclusive leader, who's mold was later used as Transformers Machine Wars Optimus Prime.

The toy looks pretty nice, but you have to fear for the future of the mainly white toy.

Lucy from NTF-Archive has stopped by to post the latest information on C.O.N.S, the first German Transformers Convention.

This year the first german Transformers Fan Convention is set for the 18. and 19. July 2009!

The Convention takes place in Germany in the City Viersen on the Street: Hormesfeld 12

You can get all the Info´s and Pics, like the Flyer here: NTF-Archive.de

There is also a first Teaser online for the C.O.N.S. that you can watch here: C.O.N.S.-Teaser

With only a week to go before the early bird discounts run out on tickets for Auto Assembly 2009 and tickets rise to their full prices, we can announce that we are extending this deadline for ONE WEEK ONLY so if you haven't booked your tickets yet and want to take advantage of these great reductions, then you need to get your bookings to us by no later than Tuesday, 7th April 2009.

The normal ticket prices for the full weekend are £45 for adults and £35 for children/students/senior citizens with under 5s being FREE. However, the discount rates are are just £40 and £30 so you can make great savings if you book now! We also have family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) for just £145 which are on special offer again for just £125!!

For full details on Auto Assembly 2009, which is on target to break the European attendance record once again, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk where you can book your tickets now!

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly

Auto Assembly 2009 is a non-profit making convention for fans of Transformers and is being held on 15th - 16th August 2009 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.

web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
forum: http://autoassembly.proboards7.com
email: autoassembly@aol.com
tel: +44 (0)7804 951406