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TFcon
View on Wikipedia| TFcon | |
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 Vendors and attendees at TFcon 2019 in Burbank, California | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Transformers fan convention |
| Country | Canada, United States |
| Inaugurated | November 10, 2002 |
| Attendance | 3,000+ |
| Organized by | Colin Douglas |
| Website | http://www.tfcon.com |
TFcon is a fan convention dedicated to the Transformers multimedia franchise held annually in North America since 2002.
History
[edit]The first TFcon was held in Hamilton, Ontario, and had 200 people in attendance. The first venue was the back of a hockey rink.[1] It was established by Colin Douglass and Aaron Black with the goal of helping Black sell his Transformers toy collection in order to afford a down payment on his home. Twenty toy sellers were present, including Black.[2]
By 2010, TFcon was the largest Transformers convention in Canada.[3] The convention often hosts guest speakers involved with the Transformers franchise such as actors, writers, and artists.[4][5][6]
Starting in 2012, TFcon has been hosting a charity auction for the Make-A-Wish Foundation each summer. In 2012, it raised over $50,000 for the charity.[7] In 2016, TFcon had 3,000 people in attendance and was described as the "world's largest fan-run Transformers convention".[1]
The convention typically hosts cosplay contests.[8] In 2023, following the signing of a bill in Florida which restricted drag shows in venues where children might be present, crossplay was restricted at the convention in Florida that year. Refunds were made available for individuals who felt unsafe attending.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Transformers fans descend on Mississauga for TFCon weekend". The Mississauga News. 2016-07-21. p. 43. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Transformers are best of both worlds". The Hamilton Spectator. 2013-07-09. p. 19. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Qureshi, Momin (17 July 2010). "Transformers Collectors Convention returns to Toronto". 680news.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
- ^ Chris, Clay (26 July 2012). "Transformers convention hits Meadowvale". mississauga.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.
- ^ Lonergan, Patricia (2015-07-20). "Peter Cullen recalls death, outrage and reincarnation of Optimus Prime at annual TFCon". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "World's largest fan-run Transformers convention". The Mississauga News. 2018-07-19. pp. A45. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Transformers Collectors Convention to Hold Charity Auction for Make-A-Wish Foundation". Village Gamer. 24 July 2012.
- ^ Spencer, Jason (2014-07-13). "Transformers devotees suit up for TFCon in Meadowvale". Mississauga.com. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Baggs, Michael (9 June 2023). "Florida Transformers convention bans 'cross-dressing cosplay' under state's anti-drag law". PinkNews. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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