Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:11:27 PM
Doors Open
It's 10:30 and the attendees start pouring in. This year's official attendance is (I think) 417... a new European record!
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:08:05 PM
Setting up the TMUK table
Nick, Andy and Ralph attempt to hoist the poster onto noose-grade hanging rope. Blue tack and other fixatives were prohibited!
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:08:00 PM
Toys at the Pub
It's customary to play with one's new purchases in the hotel bar. Surely you must know all the names by now!*
*By the way, there were other attendees, but, seriously, they just weren't as handsome as us!
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:06:25 PM
The Calm Before The Storm
Organiser, Sven Harvey, surveys the hall as everyone sets up.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:06:17 PM
Group Shot!
Top Row L-R; James O, Al, Jim, Paul W, Ralph, Andrew B, Andy T, Andy, Tony
Middle L-R; Mark S, Marc G, Tony's nephew
Bottom L-R; Nick, Matt, Dave
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:04:09 PM
Group Shot!
(L-R) Paul A, Mark S, Andrew B, Marc G. Happy to be here.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:04:04 PM
The Biggest Thing to Get Signed
Matt D with his Bumblebee artwork/poster signed by Dan.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:03:10 PM
Dan "The Man" Gilvezan
A fantastic guest, nice guy and actually made us British conservative attendees laugh. Well, only once.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:02:10 PM
Beer and Bumblebee
Marc, joined by Ralph, shows off his two most favouritest things in the world; Bumblebee and Beer. (Actually, it's shandy.)
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:02:04 PM
Interlude - Pub Lunch 2
Same people, different order.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:01:03 PM
The Infamous "Hubcap"
Dave sports the "Hubcap".
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:00:50 PM
Interlude - Pub Lunch
We broke off for lunch. From L-R, Marc G, James O, Jim, Al, Paul W, Paul C, Matt D.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 09:00:03 PM
The Guests!
Co-organiser, Sven Harvey, introduces the guests. It's Dan Gilvezan on the far left, and Simon Furman on the far right. I didn't catch the names of the others, but I am sure they probably have something to do with Transformers.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:59:30 PM
Hasbro Panel 2 - Resin Megatron
A handmade resin sample of Megatron.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:58:49 PM
Hasbro Panel 1 - Resin Prime
Representatives from www.hasbrotoyshop.co.uk had a modest display of new Animated and Universe toys, and this exclusive handmade resin sample that can be won in their online draw.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:54:33 PM
The Swarm!
As soon as the doors open, everyone swarms to the dealer tables, hoping for an over-priced collectible. Er, bargain!
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:53:15 PM
Filling Seats
Excitement mounts! Attendees flock to the Great Wall of Spacebridge (the only dealer table you can see from space!).
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:51:24 PM
Ready to Go!
With just mere seconds before "doors open" Andy and Ralph are ready. Curiously the inflatable Transformers ball is thought to bring good luck!
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:50:28 PM
Beer Before Lunch
Andy starts us off with beer and cider. Meanwhile children and cartoons play in the background.
Sat 2 Aug, 2008 - 08:50:06 PM
Early Birds
The T4E and 2nd Star Dealer Tables. Wallets at the ready!
