CybFest NW 2019

Panel Descriptions


Behind the Scenes of Third Party with MMC and Renderform
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Green River Room
  • Host: Azim Venksta (Renderform), Jay (MMC)
  • Description: An inside look at, and stories from, the unseen world of Third Party figures and accessories.

Cosplay for Beginners
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Green River Room
  • Host: Shannon McLaughlin
  • Description: A short introduction to Cosplay, including basic materials and techniques. Discussion of conventions, what to expect, and expectations of cosplayers. Some focus on Transformers-specific topics such as armor, weapons, and holoform/humanizing options.

David Kaye Q&A
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Green River Room
  • Host: David Kaye
  • Description: The legendary David Kaye is one of the most dynamic and versatile voice actors that has ever been a part of Transformers. Come join us for a Q&A panel discussing his many roles from the menacing-yet-homoruous Beast Wars Megatron, to the young and unsure Animated Optimus Prime, to the more recent Prime and Robots in Disguise series. You will definitely want to say, "Yeeessss" to this panel.

G1 Transformers Scripts and Memos
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Green River Room
  • Host: Ryan King
  • Description: A presentation of various Transformers scripts and old production memos from writers and producers to give a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at our beloved '80s cartoon.

Mike Seibert Radio Live: The Legacy of The Transformers: The Movie
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Green River Room
  • Host: Mike Seibert
  • Description: This interactive panel will be a live recording of the Mike Seibert Radio Podcast discussing the enduring legacy of the centerpiece of Transformers Generation One: 1986's animated feature film, The Transformers: The Movie, which just happens to be Mike's all-time favorite movie! Mike will share some trivia, point out references to the movie in other pop culture, and talk about how its legacy continues to influence Transformers storytelling to this day. There will also be live Q&A where you can share your stories and memories of the movie.

TF on FB: The Transformers Botposting Story
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Green River Room
  • Host: Bryce Andersen, Jake Van Eyck, Ara Daglian
  • Description: A discussion about building and maintaining a Transformers fan community on social media.