#tfcon chicago

[hoistsautobody]

It's finally done! Nothing like the last 24 hours of prep time to kick me into gear. Sunstreaker is gonna be so stylin'.

[boxysnail]

Leaked Hasbro brand guide pages specifying Prowl’s astrological sign and a Goode Homolsine projection of Cybertron were not on my bingo card of “things to expect to see at a TFCon panel” but here we go

[madamadamiu]

I had an absolute blast at tfcon today! It was wonderful to meet everyone and I am so grateful for all the fanart I recieved! They will be put up into my office so I can see them every day💚

However, while I enjoyed the event, the table spacing and crowd control was not safe at all. The aisles between booths in the artist alley were not even 2 meters across, and there were multiple chokepoints due to the lack of open exits(there were only 2 single doorways on each side of the entrance!). People who had crutches, canes, or wheelchairs struggled to even move through the packed crowds. Space is a critical element for EVERYONE to enjoy themselves, especially when it comes to the TF fandom where there is a higher concentration of large cosplays.

When it came down to the more popular artist alley/special guest booths, the lines would crowd in front of the other artists so that people trying to buy from them would have to crowd through in order to reach them. This lack of line control is a disservice not to the attendees, but to the vendors and artists who work hard to bring such a large event to life.

I hope that next year, there will be enough feedback for the organizers to acknowledge that it’s time to get a larger venue. The more space, the happier people are, the longer they stay, and the more money they spend. It would ultimately be for everyone’s benefit.

[chaotixcx]

Stickers I made for TFCon Chicago! I was dressed as Perceptor and @evtraininguniversity was dressed as Beachcomber while we offered these out as freebies.

Absolutely had a blast getting to talk to a lot of people!

[danishcookiealter]

All Dratchet drawings I got at TFcon Chicago!

(By Coralus/ Alex Milne/ Andrew Griffith)

I’ve met a lot of Dratchet fans and I’ve bought so many Dratchet merchs, so much fun time💞💞💞💞see you next TFcon!!(definitely going to the Toronto one)

[revelboo]

Waiting in line for Milne’s Hot Motor Oil books 🤣

[hecknugg]

Tfcon Chicago 2025 was a BLAST!!! I’m so happy I got to get good photos of brainstorm. I’m even more happy to have met some amazing people, and see old friends.

So excited to see how brainstorm evolves over the next few years cause I have PLANS!!

Shout out to @eat-a-friggin-snickers for taking these awesome pics

[eat-a-friggin-snickers]

@hecknugg and I had a blast bringing these two back to TFCon this year! Crowds weren’t great but still a hell of a lot of fun. Can’t wait to revamp them for next year!