BigPete reported the following over at NTFA.net regarding the NTFA Mini-con

"Upon arrival, each attendant will receive 1 (one) free Movie Deluxe toy with a numbered exclusive NTFA Mini-Con convention sticker! These are handed out at random, and none of them are available in any Nordic stores yet! We'll keep handing them out until they're all gone, and they are sponsored by the very friendly and supportive people at Hasbro Nordic!

Please note that pre-registrants will be supplied first (regardless of actual arrival time) -- we cannot guarantee that there will be enough toys to supply the people who turn up at the door without pre-registering.
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We have updated our Conventions Gallery section with 328 high resolution images from the Plastic Model and Radio Control Show that took place on the 13th October 2007 in Japan. TakaraTomy were at the event, though we do not (currently) have images of any sort of Transformers display. However, good news for fans of Roadbuster and Whirl, as smaller versions of the figures will be re-issued next year under the Dorvack line priced at 3,500 yen, about £15. Click the thumbnail below for a very high res version or view the full gallery for all of the images.

Thanks to Yokubarion for the images.

Andy Wildman has updated his, and the Draw The World Together, blog with news and images from the Birmingham Comic Show.

You can see the full report here.

The International Auto Show, taking place at the Northwood University in Michigan USA, have sent us the following press release regarding the event. Why, you may ask, well because four "stars" of the Transformers Movie will be in attendance, and we're not talking about the humans. Yes this is your chance to see the Bumblebee (2009 Camaro concept), Jazz (Pontiac Solstice), Ironhide (GMC TopKick) and Barricade (Saleen Mustang) up close and personal. Here is the press release in full.

International Auto Show Introduces Latest Concept Vehicles, Including Cars from the Transformers Movie

Never-before-seen concept cars and "Transformers" cars, including the Camaro Bumblebee, are unveiled to the public at Northwood University in Michigan

WHAT: Concept and new model cars never-before-seen by the general public are featured at Northwood University's 44th Annual International Auto Show. The vehicles include:
Four cars from Paramount's blockbuster hit Transformers:
* Bumblebee, Chevy's 2009 Camaro concept car
* Jazz, the Pontiac Solstice
* Ironhide, the GMC TopKick
* Barricade, the Saleen Mustang
The latest GM hybrid:
* Chevy Tahoe, the brand new GM Sport Utility Vehicle
WHEN: September 28-30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, Michigan, USA

The 44th International Auto Show is organized and managed by Northwood University students, with more than 800 students from all curriculums and numerous businesses from across Michigan and beyond the state participating in the event. Other show highlights include: More than 500 new domestic and import vehicles; an extensive aftermarket exhibit; Sunday Classic Car Show, featuring more than 75 historic vehicles; concept cars; and a classicAirstream trailer offering a unique multi-media experience focused on the latest innovations from Scion.