+1. but if I'm on day off and bored I might go, just to check it.... It's free anyways ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
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+1. but if I'm on day off and bored I might go, just to check it.... It's free anyways ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
what time does it start? Will probably go if I'm free and not tired from work :)
Did anyone go to this SciFi on the street today?
Damn forgot all about itQuote:
Originally Posted by jazzcomp
ha! i knew there was a fair on somewhere today ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Starscream77
Was it Feb 15th for Parramatta and Feb 22nd for Granville?
Other way around I am pretty sureQuote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
The Fair itself was even more disappointing than usual, unless you're into overpriced Henkeis. :p But as always, great to catch up with peeps. :) I also brought along my copy of MP Ultra Magnus' booklet (JP version) for show and tell, which I'm sure everyone was thoroughly sick of at it at the end. :p
Picked up Thundertron and Hydradread from Starscream77
Delivered Generations Swerve and Skrapnel to fatbot and mknell respectively
Awesome food court social (got to meet Handsprime :)) followed by visit to TRU
Picked up One Step Changer High Octane Bumblebee, Steeljaw & chopper Drift from TRU w/ 25% voucher (thanks Paul_Agnew)
Went to Phantom Zone and picked up TF comics
We arrived at the food court earlier than usual, so Maccas (and KFC) seemed to be the only places open for breakfast. The girl who served me was actually one of my students. I let her fiddle with Thundertron, and she held it ransom saying that I needed to purchase a Happy Meal to get it back! :p I managed to rescue Thundertron when her back was turned. ;)
Just noting a couple of links to the main players of Conventions now in this country, for future meets here...
Supanova (6 this year) - http://www.supanova.com.au/guests/
Melbourne - April 10-12
Gold Coast - April 17-19
Sydney - June 19-21
Perth - June 26-28
Adelaide - November 20-22
Brisbane - November 27-29
Oz Comic Con (5 this year) - http://www.ozcomiccon.com/guests/
Perth - April 11-12 - Neil Kaplan (RID 2001 Optimus Prime), Jason Marsden (Rescue Bots Kade Burns)
Adelaide - April 18-19 - Neil Kaplan (RID 2001 Optimus Prime), Jason Marsden (Rescue Bots Kade Burns)
Melbourne - June 27-28
Brisbane - September 19-20
Sydney - September 26-27
I can't see any Transformers people listed for Supanova yet, at least for their two April shows, so if anyone recognises someone, please note it, as I'll make a news topic for it like I did for Oz Comic Con.
Anyone planning to attend any of this year's conventions, feel free to start a meet topic.
Griff, Supanova Sydney/Perth so far has Adam Baldwin (firefly Chuck etc) listed who was the voice of Breakdown in TF PrimeQuote:
Originally Posted by griffin
there is also the AMC Expo The Australian Movie and Comic Expo [the old Armageddon Expos] on the 17/18 October In Melbourne
they have HAL RAYLE (Snarl Shrapnel and a host of other 80s toon characters) Attending
Melbourne looks o be the place for conventions this year...
There's also Smash!, which is an anime convention that does bring Japanese seiyuu (voice actors) to Sydney. They did have a Transformers seiyuu at least once. :o They haven't announced their guests for 2015 yet.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...smash2012p.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...smash2012q.jpg
Listing updated, and moved to the Oz news section for a while to see how it goes there, as the conventions and fairs are news-worthy, especially when there are official guests, and can get missed in the meets section.
May 17 - Hornsby Fair
May 31 - Parra Fair
July 5 - Penrith Fair
G1 prime boxed for $500 and loose for less than $100
Photo stream
Is Ozcomiccon worth going?
Updated, after being neglected for almost 5 months.
If you know of an upcoming collector fair or have posted up a meet for one in the meetup section, let me know or post here, and I'll add it to the first posting (and maybe announce the collector fair on our facebook page).
http://www.comixpo.com/
I found out about this is in Melbourne
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Welcome to Australia’s newest
science fiction and fantasy fair
– ComiXpo –
Sunday 28 February 2016
Collingwood Town Hall
ComiXpo will showcase the greatest science fiction and fantasy names in comics, movies, television, and gaming. Our fairs and auctions will highlight the best in collectables, merchandise, and memorabilia from both industry and fans. We will present amazing props, costumes, art, and leading fan based cosplay, coupled with new and exciting projects yet to be seen in Australia. ComiXpo was created by fans for fans. Entry is only $5 per person with children twelve and under admitted free…
Aus Premier collectables show updated their schedule for this year (found on their "bookings" page):
ACT - Canberra Toy and Hobby Fair 23rd April 2016 (University of Canberra: Kaleen High School)
QLD - Brisbane Toy and Hobby Fair - 1st May 2016 (PCYC Redlands, Capalaba)
WA - Perth Toy and Hobby Fair - 12 June 2016
NSW - Penrith Toy and Hobby Fair - 27th and 28th August 2016
VIC - Melbourne Toy and Hobby Fair - 3rd and 4th September 2016
They also charge admission: adults $4, seniors $2, accompanied children free.
So far only two fairs have locations booked (posted via their fb page). If you're interested in getting a table at one of the fairs, be sure to check their booking page well before the show. The cut-off for booking a table at the ACT fair is April 12, no other cut-offs listed yet.
Damn... and I will be on the Central Coast on that weekend... looks like i will miss another one
Updated the main listing with the bigger annual 2016 Conventions, that may or may not have anything to do with Transformers, but are good places for a meet.
APR 23 - Canberra Toy and Hobby Fair (University of Canberra: Kaleen High School) - site
MAY 1 - Brisbane Toy and Hobby Fair (PCYC Redlands, Capalaba) - site
JUN 12 - Perth Toy and Hobby Fair (North Beach (Charles Riley) Community Centre) - site
AUG 27-28 - Penrith Toy and Hobby Fair (Penrith Exhibtion marquee) - site
SEP 3-4 - Melbourne Toy and Hobby Fair (Sandown Racecourse) - site
APR 16 - Nexus Fair - - East Victoria Park Rec Centre/Perth (9am-12) - site
JUL 9 - Nexus Fair - - East Victoria Park Rec Centre/Perth (9am-12) - site
OCT 8 - Nexus Fair - - East Victoria Park Rec Centre/Perth (9am-12) - site
APR 8-10 - Supanova (Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre) - site
APR 15-17 - Supanova (Melbourne Showgrounds) - site
JUN 17-19 - Supanova (Sydney Showground, Olympic Park) - site
JUN 24-26 - Supanova (Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre) - site
NOV 11-13 - Supanova (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre) - site
NOV 18-20 - Supanova (Adelaide Showground) - site
APR 2-3 - Oz ComicCon (Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre) - site
APR 9-10 - Oz ComicCon (Adelaide Showgrounds) - site
JUN 11-12 - Oz ComicCon (Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre) - site
SEP 10-11 - Oz ComicCon (Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island) - site
SEP 17-18 - Oz ComicCon (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre) - site
Not sure if there'll be much in the way of transformers, but madman is running their own anime convention this year which might be worth adding to the list
http://www.animefestival.com.au
Sept 3-4th
There probably will be a few transformer related things, most likely DVD'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Firestorm
SupaNova Comics and Toy Convention is being held on the Gold Coast this weekend. Previous times they've had ToyNK and few others selling TF products, as well as ToyWorld and some of the comic stores like Kings.
Is there a TCAA thread at OTCA? I see they are having a Freo meet (WA) in April around easter time. :)
Posting about any fan meet here is allowed, unless a meet specifically notes itself as being restricted to people of a certain area or membership.
I have no idea. I've never been and not a member.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
I was asking if there was a thread at otca for tcaa?
Supanova Comic-Con in Melbourne on April 28-30.
http://www.supanova.com.au/events/melbourne-2017/about/
The bi-annual Brisbane collectors fair is on this weekend.
I won't be going, but just noting the details for others...
WHEN: SUNDAY 7th May
WHERE: Brisbane Table Tennis Centre
86 Green Terrace, Windsor
TIME: 9am-3pm
There is free parking onsite, but entry is about $5 I think.
A long time between updates (sorry, already half way through the year)... the 2017 major conventions and collectors fairs have been added to the first post.
Date - - - Name - - - Location - - - Links
2017
JUN 16-18 - Supanova (Sydney) - site
JUN 23-25 - Supanova (Perth) - site
JUL 1-2 - Oz ComicCon (Melbourne) - site
JUL 8 - Nexus Fair (Perth) - site
AUG - APCS Penrith Toy and Hobby Fair (cancelled)
SEP 23-24 - Oz ComicCon (Brisbane) - site
SEP 30-OCT 1 - Oz ComicCon (Sydney) - site
OCT 7 - Nexus Fair (Perth) - site
OCT 7-8 - EB Games Expo (Gold Coast) - site
OCT ? - APCS Canberra Toy & Hobby Fair (Kaleen?) - site
NOV 4-5 - Madman Anime Festival (Melbourne) - site
NOV 5 - APCS Brisbane Toy and Hobby Fair (Windsor) - site
NOV 10-12 - Supanova (Brisbane) - site
NOV 17-19 - Supanova (Adelaide) - site
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- - - - - PAST EVENTS - - - - -
2017
JUN 10-11 - APCS Perth Toy and Hobby Fair (Kensington) - site
JUN 10-11 - Madman Anime Festival (Brisbane) - site
MAY 7 - APCS Brisbane Toy and Hobby Fair (Windsor) - site
APR 15 - Nexus Fair (Perth) - site
APR 28-30 - Supanova (Melbourne) - site
APR 21-23 - Supanova (Gold Coast) - site
APR 1-2 - Oz ComicCon (Adelaide) - site
APR 2 - APCS Canberra Toy & Hobby Fair (Kaleen) - site
MAR 26 - APCS Melbourne Toy & Hobby Fair (Preston) - site
MAR 25-26 - Oz ComicCon (Perth) - site
JAN - (No Nexus Fair)
Here is the link.
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2018 Fair Dates & Times
Sunday 4th March - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Monday 5th March - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tuesday 6th March - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Wednesday 7th March - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre located at 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank.
This event is strictly for trade only. Those eligible for admission include retailers, wholesalers, buying groups, etc. Registrants must present business identification.
No one under the age of 13, including infants, will be admitted under any circumstance. Babies under the age of 1 year will be permitted if in a pram or suitable carry harness.
Upcoming Melbourne collectors fair.
When: Sunday 6th May
Location: Malvern Town Hall
Link: http://www.eventsvic.com.au/page3.htm
Annual Brisbane one is on this weekend this time at Coorparoo.
6th May 2018
New Location
Brisbane City Indoor Sports Centre
8 Castlemaine Street, Coorparoo QLD
Time: 9am-3pm
Admission: adults $5, kids 4-12 yrs/seniors $3, families (2 adults, 2 children) $15
I've never been to one of these but is anyone going to be there with a stall?
The past few times I’ve been there seem to be more and more tfs for sale. Best to get there early too before the good stuff goes haha
I know Jaydisc and Mattbilby are going to be there with huge TF & third party tables. I’m sharing a table with one of my uni friends because I am downsizing my TF Animated collection lol.
I was there this afternoon helping to set up, the floor space is quite a bit smaller than last time, unfortunately. ATM & Cafeteria on site though!
From what i could see at the tables that were already set up it seems like the usual nerd stuff: Star Wars, tmnt, tfs, aliens, hot wheels, pokemon cards etc.
$5 entry though! Ouch.
Penrith collectormania has snuck up on us again. Haven’t seen any advertising for it, so hope it isn’t dying off completely.
Not sure if I’ll be going, once again a Penrith collectormania falls at the same time as a big family birthday!
I saw that and thought that it used to be cheaper. I guess the new temporary location costs a lot more to hire.Quote:
Originally Posted by tinyJazz
Justowen and I should be checking it out tomorrow, since this one is closer.
Definitely not dying off, all the vendor tables are sold out and the tables for the next fair are nearly sold out as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by i_amtrunks
You were certainly right about collectormania!
It was properly full, fairly busy and seemed to be doing a fair trade in sales.
The reptile show a few months back was busier, but this was very impressive.
I didn't buy anything (could've though!) but the young one was very happy with how she spent her leftover holiday cash from the grandparents!
The next Penrith Fair is on this Sunday. Same place same times etc.
I'm hoping to do a quick trip in the morning. but planning on heading off pretty quickly.
Yeah i have a kids party to go to so i will be in to set up and a quick browse then gone by 9am