Convention
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A convention is an annual gathering of fans, collectors, and creators of various types of media. Common types of conventions spotlight toys, comic books, anime, sci-fi, and the like. These can range in scale from global to local.
Transformers-themed conventions have been occurring regularly since the early 1990s, and continue to grow in popularity. These usually feature various guests, including voice actors, writers, comic and cartoon creators, and Hasbro representatives. They also include a stunning array of vendors buying and selling Transformers (and other non-TF transforming-robot) toys from every part of the world.
Conventions also typically sell or distribute "exclusive" merchandise that is available only to attendees, including toys, comic books, artwork, clothing, and various giveaways. Said merchandise tends to be unique in some way, and is usually much harder to get after the convention.
Official Transformer conventions
[edit]Unofficial Transformers conventions
[edit]A great many unofficial Transformers conventions have popped up over the course of years as the fandom continues to grow. See the "unofficial conventions" page for more details.
Other relevant conventions
[edit]The broader sci-fi / toy industries have many prominent conventions that have received unique Transformers exclusives and / or have been the venues for revealing new product.