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Dairycon isn't to be confused with the 'big' conventions. We're just a little group of friends that like to get together once a year to hang out, and talk about our favorite thing: Transformers. Since our little group of friends gets bigger every year, we book ourselves a hotel room and meet there. We seem to have a lot of friends :-) It's with that in-mind that we bring you a more detailed explanation of some of the events that take place at the Dairycon. Note all the new activities!! Plus, exciting updates to your favorite activities! Assemble Your Own Transformer Contest: The tools, and the Transformer are provided by Dairycon staff. The announcement is made during the show. Those who signed up are given a paper sack full of 'mystery parts.' Don't look! When everyone is ready, the announcer shouts, 'Go!' The fastest one to open the sack and assemble their Transformer wins. The winner gets Dairycon exclusives and prizes (or sometimes whatever we have lying around in the cupboards). Once finished, Staff will collect all the tools and mystery parts (because no, you can't take them with you :-) Assemble Your Own DROID Contest: New! The tools, and the parts are provided by Dairycon staff. The announcement is made during the show. A giant sack of random parts are placed in the center of the table. When everyone is ready, the announcer shouts, 'Go!' Whoever assembles the best droid within 5 minutes wins. The winner gets Dairycon exclusives and prizes (or sometimes whatever we have lying around in the cupboards). Once finished, Staff will collect all the tools and mystery parts (because no, you can't take them with you :-) The All-New BRING YOUR OWN Jumpstarter Races: A true classic event for Dairycon, updated for the new year! As the title says, bring your own Jumpstarter. You can paint it, shave it, weight it down, put in a stronger spring... whatever it takes! Those who signed up in the pre-reg form are called in small groups to race in 'heats' at the event table. The jumpstarter is transformed to vehicle mode, pulled back to the stop line, and held. When the host yells, 'Go!', you release your jumpstarter. No pushing! The one that travels farthest, transforms, and stays standing, is the winner! The winner of each heat will go on to race in the finals, where the overall winner is declared, and given the prize! (editor's note: Please specify on the PreReg form who will be racing- you, and/or your guests- if there are multiple people on the form; and if you will be entering the standard races, or the modified ones.) CLASSIC Jumpstarter Races: The premiere event for Dairycon. Jumpstarters are provided. Those who signed up in the pre-reg form are called in small groups to race in 'heats' at the event table. The jumpstarter is transformed to vehicle mode, pulled back to the stop line, and held. When the host yells, 'Go!', you release your jumpstarter. No pushing! The one that travels farthest, transforms, and stays standing, is the winner! The winner of each heat will go on to race in the finals, where the overall winner is declared, and given the prize! (editor's note: Please specify on the form who will be racing if there are multiple people on the form. Please also specify if you want to be in the CUSTOM or CLASSIC Jumpstarter Races!) Dairycon art contest: Fan voting: the way art contests were meant to be! No hasbro reps here, just your fellow transfans. 2-d, 3-d, whatever! Bring your kitbashes, or your drawings, and display them! Everyone gets a secret ballot in their pre-reg packet. The highest number of votes for an item wins! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes each receive their yearly cool 'Prize Box', a collection of items donated by your fellow fans. There's always some amazing stuff in the box, so be sure to enter! Dairycon costume contest: Due to popular demand, the Return of the Costume Contest! Wear your costume to Dairycon. Ballots will be in your pre-reg packet. Voting is announced early (please remember to stop by the PreReg booth to let us know you will be participating.) Vote as soon as the participants are called! Will Optimus Prime win? Or Boba Fett? The winner will be announced early in the show! Best costume wins prizes and a Dairycon Exclusive! Note: if you dress up as a canon Dairycon character, you'll receive a bonus! The Raffle: Every pre-reg packet receives a raffle ticket. Prizes generously donated by our Dealers and Staff are drawn for at the end of the show, including a draw for the big prize: a complete set of Dairycon Exclusives! Other events during the day allow you to win more raffle tickets, thereby increasing your chances to win! Name That Transformer Contest: A perennial favorite at the Dairycon. "I'm thinking of a Transformer...." That's how it starts, and that's how you win! Name the Transformer the host is thinking of by asking a series of questions in order to narrow down the choices. A sample game will be played in order to demonstrate how it works. Many people play, and many people win! The crowd forms up at the event table and calls out their answers. The winner is the one who guesses the name of the Transformer. 20 questions can be asked.... who will win?! Name That Wookie Contest: New! "I'm thinking of a Wookie...." That's how it starts, and that's how you win! Name the Wookie the host is thinking of by asking a series of questions in order to narrow down the choices. A sample game will be played in order to demonstrate how it works. Many people play, and many people win! The crowd forms up at the event table and calls out their answers. The winner is the one who guesses the name of the Wookie. 20 questions can be asked.... who will win?! Alcove of Honor: New! Vote online from now until PreReg closes. Your nominee will be inducted into the Alcove of Honor at Dairycon 2012! Vote... Special Guest Presentation: It's a surprise :-) Yearly presentations regarding some particular facet of the Fandom. 3 Years Ago, Alec gave us a presentation on prototypes. 2 Years Ago, it was a DisOrganiser's Panel. Last Year, everyone got Cake :-) What will it be this year? Come to the show to find out!
Dairycon Gaming Session: The night before Dairycon officially begins, you'll have a chance to participate in a Friday Night gaming session. Something to do before you drift off to sleep. |
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04:00 PM - Dairycon Gaming Session Set-up (Marquis Room) Map 05:00 PM - Dairycon Gaming Session!
08:00 AM - Dealer and art-contest set-up (Crystal Ballroom) Map 09:00 AM - Doors open to pre-registrants! 12:00 PM - Break for Lunch! 12:30 PM - Assemble your own DROID! 01:00 PM - Name that Wookie Contest! 01:15 PM - Special Raffle: Cheesehead Garrison Members Only! 01:30 PM - Assemble your own Transformer Contest! 01:45 PM - Name that Transformer Contest! 02:00 PM - Special Guest Presentation 02:15 PM - CUSTOM (Bring your Own) Jumpstarter Rally Races! 02:30 PM - Classic Jumpstarter Rally Races! 03:00 PM - Announce Costume Contest Winners! 03:15 PM - Announce Art Contest Winners! 03:30 PM - Announce Alcove of Honor Winner! 03:45 PM - Raffle for complete set of Dairycon Exclusives!
04:00 PM - Dairycon ends; Dinner and after-dairycon party! |
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It's never been mentioned anywhere else, and people have asked... so we thought we'd say something here :-) As always, PreReg is free, and there's always a trinket included for your trouble. There are also Raffles and Giveaways during the day, which is where a number of our items show up. In-addition, there are a few items that we ask for donations on, in order to offset the costs of the show (As a very wise man once said, we are a pro-deficit organization:-) So here is an explanation of the Items of Dairycon: PreReg item: Typically a small mass-produced toy of 100 or more, that we ask a 10$ donation for, featuring a character in that year's Dairycon Universe story. PreReg Tidbit: this is free just for showing up, and typically consists of exclusive toys, Acc Packs, or exclusive artwork included with your free Program Guide, as well as other assorted pack-ins. Regular Raffle Item: This typically consists of a medium-sized item, with a short run of 40 or less, that can be acquired only by winning the Raffle or Auction. Limited Raffle Item: This typically consists of a medium-sized item, with a short run of 20 or less, that can be acquired only by winning the Raffle or Auction. LuckyDraw Raffle Item: This typically consists of a Large item, with a short run of 10 or less, that can be acquired only by winning the Raffle or Auction. The Big Raffle: At the end of the Show, you have a chance to win an entire set of that year's Dairycon Exclusive items The Auction: At the end of the Show, you have a chance to win an entire set of that year's Dairycon Exclusive items, assuming you didn't just win the Big Raffle :-) The Acc Packs: Special or humorous 'power-up' items that Dairycons need to win. These are typically recieved as Tidbits and Prizewheel items. Moo-Points: Collected all thru the year, turn them in to win! (More on Moo-points) (What do I win?) Dairycon: 10 Years(hardcover): (SOLD OUT) A chronicle of Dairycon from its beginnings to today. Includes the complete Dairycon Universe, exclusive art, behind-the-scenes look, fan memories, and more! Dairycon: 10 Years(softcover): Same as above, the paperback version! (Order the Dairycon 10 Years book at the show!)
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