Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to be in attendance over the course of Auto Assembly 2012 ... oh no, wait, that's for the other small event taking place isn't it (London Olympics 2012).  Though not on the same scale, today marks the opening of Auto Assembly 2012, confirmed to be Europe's Largest ever Transformers Convention (on pre-registration alone).

Joining us in Birmingham are comic starts from IDW Publishing from all of their Transformers books, Transformers More Than Meets The Eye, Transformers Robots in Disguise and Transformers Regeneration.  In addition we have three voice actors flying over for Auto Assembly, all making their European Transformers Convention début (some for their first trip to the UK).  We have Michael Bell (voice of G1 Prowl, Springer, Sideswipe and many others), Paul Eiding (voice of G1 Perceptor) and Townsend Coleman (voice of Transformers Animated Sentinel Prime - and a rather popular show called The Tick!)

The show starts tonight and lasts until Sunday, and don't forget what happened last year on Saturday night with the surprise guest appearance.

See you there

Transformers Movie Presentation and Q&A With Paul Eiding at Auto Assembly 2012
 
At Auto Assembly, for the last few years we've traditionally had a showing of the 1986 animated Transformers movie as part of the weekend programme at the convention. Fans have found that there has been nothing better than watching this classic film amongst a group of other fans but this year we're doing something very special...
 
On the Friday evening we will be holding a special presentation of the animated Transformers movie which will be preceeded by a short introduction by G1 voice actor Paul Eiding. Paul will then be joining us to watch the movie and he will then take to the stage for a short Q&A session afterwards to answer any questions that our attendees may have about the film and his work on it! This is a fantastic opportunity for our attendees to watch what is arguably the best of all of the Transformers movies alongside one of its cast members in the friendly relaxed atmosphere that only Auto Assembly can offer.
 
Remember that the Friday night programme is ONLY for those of you who have a weekend ticket for the convention so if you haven't already registered, book now to see this bonus Q&A Panel! If you have already booked but only have a one day pass, get in touch to find out how you can upgrade your tickets to be able to see all our Q&A Panels taking place over the weekend.
 
Auto Assembly 2012 is Europe's largest Transformers convention and is taking place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. To book your tickets or find out information about booking dealers tables, to sponsor the event or to enquire about advertising with us, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk
 
Hope to see you there!
 
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­­A new guest for Botcon 2010 has been announced as Paul Eiding.  Paul voiced Perceptor in the Generation 1 cartoon as well as more recent roles in Ben 10 and Metal Gear Soild