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TFW2005 · 07-17-2013, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Greg Gaub, origanizer of the Washington state fan-convention CybCon, stopped by for a few announcements for CybCon 2013. A particular item of interest is this year's exclusive: Renderform will offer the 'Blaze Saber' exclusively for CybCon attendees! More information about this year's CybCon can be found on the Cybcon 2013 page and the Facebook page for this year's event here. You can check out the rest of the full press release after the jump, but there is an important bit of new information, as Greg Gaub further details:

"As a Transformers fan and collector since his youth, when it all began in 1984, Greg's focus has been on the fans. It is that focus that has lead Greg to his decision to pass the torch to a new group of local fans.

Yes, CybCon 2013 is the last ever CybCon. It's been a great 14 years with local fans, my most excellent helpers and creative contributors, not to mention all the wonderful friends I've made through all these conventions. Although everyone has been overwhelmingly helpful and supportive, I just don't have the enthusiasm to organize these events that they truly need. I don't have the enthusiasm that the fans deserve. Therefore, I've decided to end my run as a Transformers convention organizer, and let someone else do their thing for the local fans.

What's in store for Transformers fan conventions after 2013's CybCon? Don't worry, you're in good hands! Greg has asked two of his long time attendees and helpers to fill the newly vacated opening. Ben Harpold and Jason Wright, who have run the TF Trivia contest for the last few years, and have come to CybCon since it's first public venue, have already begun planning their new Tranformers convention to begin in 2014. Paying homage to CybCon, Ben, Jason, and their committee have dubbed The Cybertronian Festival, CybFest for short, and will be announcing the event date and location at CybCon on August 10th.

I'm confident that Ben's team will bring the fans everything they've been wanting, without losing sight of what makes a fan convention a truly great experience for everyone. Although I have no role other than the example I've provided for the last several years, Ben knows that he can contact me any time for my advice and any resources I may be able to offer. Creating and running CybCon has been one of my life's proudest achievements, but in all honesty, I really look forward to being just a regular attendee after this year.

Thanks to everyone, not the least my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and especially all the fantastic Transformers fans who have made every CybCon an event to remember. Thank you all, and see you in August!"

A special "thank you" goes out to Greg Gaub for all that he has contributed to the Transformers community over the years. We wish you all of the very best, we wish CybCon 2013 the best of times, and we anticipate all of the coolness that CybFest can bring!

Original Source: CybCon 2013 Announcements - 2013 Greg Gaub's Last CybCon; New Organizers Carry on with CybFest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

07-17-2013, 07:30 AM	#12040
TFW2005 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18,222	Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com Quote: Greg Gaub, origanizer of the Washington state fan-convention CybCon, stopped by for a few announcements for CybCon 2013. A particular item of interest is this year's exclusive: Renderform will offer the 'Blaze Saber' exclusively for CybCon attendees! More information about this year's CybCon can be found on the Cybcon 2013 page and the Facebook page for this year's event here. You can check out the rest of the full press release after the jump, but there is an important bit of new information, as Greg Gaub further details: "As a Transformers fan and collector since his youth, when it all began in 1984, Greg's focus has been on the fans. It is that focus that has lead Greg to his decision to pass the torch to a new group of local fans. Yes, CybCon 2013 is the last ever CybCon. It's been a great 14 years with local fans, my most excellent helpers and creative contributors, not to mention all the wonderful friends I've made through all these conventions. Although everyone has been overwhelmingly helpful and supportive, I just don't have the enthusiasm to organize these events that they truly need. I don't have the enthusiasm that the fans deserve. Therefore, I've decided to end my run as a Transformers convention organizer, and let someone else do their thing for the local fans. What's in store for Transformers fan conventions after 2013's CybCon? Don't worry, you're in good hands! Greg has asked two of his long time attendees and helpers to fill the newly vacated opening. Ben Harpold and Jason Wright, who have run the TF Trivia contest for the last few years, and have come to CybCon since it's first public venue, have already begun planning their new Tranformers convention to begin in 2014. Paying homage to CybCon, Ben, Jason, and their committee have dubbed The Cybertronian Festival, CybFest for short, and will be announcing the event date and location at CybCon on August 10th. I'm confident that Ben's team will bring the fans everything they've been wanting, without losing sight of what makes a fan convention a truly great experience for everyone. Although I have no role other than the example I've provided for the last several years, Ben knows that he can contact me any time for my advice and any resources I may be able to offer. Creating and running CybCon has been one of my life's proudest achievements, but in all honesty, I really look forward to being just a regular attendee after this year. Thanks to everyone, not the least my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and especially all the fantastic Transformers fans who have made every CybCon an event to remember. Thank you all, and see you in August!" A special "thank you" goes out to Greg Gaub for all that he has contributed to the Transformers community over the years. We wish you all of the very best, we wish CybCon 2013 the best of times, and we anticipate all of the coolness that CybFest can bring! Original Source: CybCon 2013 Announcements - 2013 Greg Gaub's Last CybCon; New Organizers Carry on with CybFest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.