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Transmission Initiated Transmission ID: 00024 TFNation_2017 Operation: Transformers Animated: Trial and Error

Presenting TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: TRIAL AND ERROR - an original, full-length graphic novel exclusively available at TFN 2017!

We all lament the fact that TF Animated never got a proper ending, but the creative forces at TFN have come together to give it one!

Under Sentinel Magnus's faltering leadership, Cybertron is a powder keg... and the trial of Megatron might just be what causes it to blow!

While Optimus Prime does what he can on the surface, Sari heads underground on a quest for her origins!

What she finds might hold the key to saving Cybertron... if she, Bulkhead, and Bumblebee can survive what lurks in the depths!

New faces & old faves meet in an original story that combines the official story hooks for season 4 into a final chapter worthy of the show!

And we DON'T say that lightly!

Co-written by noted Transformers historian @chrismcfeely & AllSpark Almanac author Jim Sorenson with SIXTY PAGES of incredible art by @EdPirrie, @Herzspalter & @GeshGav!

With luscious lettering by @andrewdturnbull & a corker of a cover by @dyemooch who's also provided original character designs for the story!

TRIAL AND ERROR will only be available at the show in very limited quantities! DON'T miss your chance to experience the ending TFA deserves!

This sucker hits the ground running from pg 1 so there's not a lot we can show you without spoiling - but try these sneak peeks on for size!

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Transmission Initiated Transmission ID: 00021 TFNation_2017 Operation: Code Breaker

Whilst we begin announcing events and panels for this year's TFNation, it's important to note we still have a couple of guests to announce, including an individual whose support and commitment to UK Transformers fans has seen him become an invaluable ally of Team TFNation… ladies and gentlemen, Mr Jim Sorenson!

Jim has a passion for researching the details behind the various shows, movies and comics of the franchise. He came to fans' attention when he deciphered the Maximal and Predacon languages used in the TV series Beast Wars. Eventually, he began to share his vast knowledge with fans online, through his blog Disciples of Boltax.

Jim's interest in collecting and researching turned into a career with 2007's Transformers: The Ark, a collection of over 500 G1 animation models, published alongside collaborator and friend Bill Forster. A year later, the pair were back with a sequel, this time showcasing character models from the Japanese Generation 1 animated series.

Since then, Jim has released numerous publications on the franchise, all snapped up by eager fans. The Allspark Almanac (volumes 1,2 and combined printing) are considered a treasure trove for fans of the series, over-flowing with easter eggs and hidden references, while subsequent works on Transformers: Prime and GI Joe rewards fans of those series. In recent years, Transformers: Legacy made G1 fans rejoice with its painstakingly researched prints of (almost) all the original Transformer G1 box. Recently, Jim produced The Art of The Angry Birds Movie, tying into their Hollywood debut.

Jim has continued to contribute to the TF community in many ways, including the "Ask Vector Prime" for the BotCon magazines as well as his TFNation 2016 work, which included the script reading, giving the audience a few suprises during the show.

We are aware that Jim is working on a project involving the TF Universe, but are unable to go into any further detail at present… fingers crossed Jim will be able to unveil the project at our August convention.

Jim will also be signing autographs, chatting with fans and considering his Billy cosplay at TFNation - Friday 11th until Sunday 13th August 2017 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at TFNation - we look forward to seeing you there.

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Transmission Initiated Transmission ID: 000033 TFNation_2016 Operation: Some people always look better in hats.

With the first TFN fast approaching it is time we announced our newest guest. This time we have the honour of welcoming Jim Sorenson to our first convention.

Jim Sorenson became a member of the Transformers online community in the early 90's. Not long after he began deciphering the Maximal and Predacon languages used in the TV series Beast Wars. Through his time as a collector Jim compiled lots of previously unknown information which he made available online through his blog Disciples of Boltax.

In 2007 however Jim turned his passion for collecting into a profession when, alongside collaborator and friend Bill Foster he published Transformers: The Ark. A collection of over 500 animation character models from Generation 1. A second volume followed a year later this time showcasing character models from the Japanese Generation 1 animated series. Since then Jim has been kept busy releasing books on Transformers Animated, Transformers Prime, G.I. Joe, and recently Transformers Legacy, a book collecting a large portion of Generation 1 box art. Whilst Jim is currently working on a secret project his most recent work, The Art Of The Angry Birds Movie, will be released at all good bookstores on the 16th June and is currently available to pre-order.

In addition to his resource books Jim continues to be a large contributor to the fandom through the incredibly entertaining "Ask Vector Prime" and "Renegade Rhetoric" series in the BotCon magazines. He also wrote several prose stories as part of the Beast Wars: Uprising series.

Don't miss the chance to meet Jim this year at TFNation where he will be hosting a panel where it's very likely the guardian of space and time might be making an appearance.

Jim will also be signing autographs so to get that chance to meet him book your tickets from Friday 19th until Sunday 21st August 2016 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at TFNation - we look forward to seeing you there.

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