Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted September 17, 2014 Showmasters Admin Share Posted September 17, 2014 Due to circumstances beyond our control, unfortunately Bob Wall is no longer able to attend Autographica. We know that many of you will be disappointed and we are sorry that he is not able to attend the show. Thanks The Autographica Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svanlaer Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Besides the Astronauts, this is the weakest guestlist in years. Edited September 17, 2014 by svanlaer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS_NOSTROMO Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Besides the Astronauts, this is the weakest guestlist in years. Totally agree, and I for one won't be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashstorm Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Besides the Astronauts, this is the weakest guestlist in years. Totally agree, and I for one won't be attending. 'll think in future if I come again, high astronauts prices and cancellation of the top addresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 We really need a last minute replacement in order for the attendees who are undecided especially with this cancellation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zagreus Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Bob was basically the only reason I was coming to this. Not happy...and that's an understatement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacecadet is here Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDaniel Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Absolutely gutted. The main reason I was paying through the nose to come to this. Unbelievably disappointed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leacroft Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 another Autographica disappointment. With this news, I have decided to give it a miss & will save my ££ for Heathrow next spring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God L'Eponge Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Autographica has always been a quieter event, but i have the feeling this time it's gonna be quieter than quiet.Not sure what the team tried to achive over there, focusing too much on obscure TV / movie guests from one or two franchises.Bob Wall's cancellation would have been easier to swallow if the TV/movie line-up would have been a bit more appealing. Edited September 18, 2014 by God L'Eponge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiii Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Such a shame, from his popularity on here please try to reschedule, the Novemeber CM MK would be ideal! Or bring different Bruce Lee movie co stars over... Hope to see an announcement on the CM website 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 spells Bond Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) At this point I don't feel the urge to go , spent a lot of £££ on plane tickets. I had like 15 (!) items I wanted signed. Edited September 18, 2014 by 007 spells Bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS_NOSTROMO Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Autographica has always been a quieter event, but i have the feeling this time it's gonna be quieter than quiet. Not sure what the team tried to achive over there, focusing too much on obscure TV / movie guests from one or two franchises. Bob Wall's cancellation would have been easier to swallow if the TV/movie line-up would have been a bit more appealing. I'm not sure what they were trying to achieve either, great if you like astronauts and some obscure names from the Bond franchise I guess. I wanted to go to this show, i really did, but I won't be attending. I can't help but feel, judging by this years guest line up, that it's been neglected as an event. I'll probably get lambasted for saying the guest list is weak and unimaginative but that's how I feel. Sorry Showmasters, but to market this as "the worlds largest autograph show" is a bit of a stretch. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zagreus Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Whether there's a connection or just coincidence, it seems that all the post-LFCC shows have been reliant on repeat guests, smaller guests etc. Guests at Collectormania Glasgow who live in Glasgow. The cynic in me would say that they spent all their time and money on LFCC and so filled subsequent shows with guests they knew would be easy to get. We already have Carrie Fisher, Billy Boyd, Ariana Richards all returning and stormtrooper reunions again. As I said before, there needs to be a variety of big names to tempt people to come, so that if something like this happens with Bob, there is at least other known names who will make the trip to Birmingham still worthwhile. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 spells Bond Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Bolo , for one (broken record I know......) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leacroft Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 from a punters perspective it does indeed feel that Autographica has been neglected &compromised at the altar of the summer LFCC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indio Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 i agree that cancellations are beyond ones control, fair play to that, however, what i would like to know is why is it that several great 1st time guests who have cancelled have never been announced for future autographica events. barbara carrera cancelled some years back and bruce dern cancelled in 2012. both have never been announced for future events. will bob wall now fall into that same catagory? it makes me wonder if they are ever approached again after cancellation. i really wish autographica would focus more on old hollywood and film stars like it once did. there are plenty out there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS_NOSTROMO Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) From Showmasters 15 July concerning Autographica guests... "Hi Everyone LFCC was a huge show for all of us and involved 100% of our time. We have been working in the background and will be announcing guests very soon. We will never do that until contracts are returned so hang in there they are worth waiting for." I almost bought an admission ticket on the promise of "guests worth waiting for". I feel let down by the announcements after this statements from them, but I'm sure there's others very happy. Edited September 18, 2014 by USS_NOSTROMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I think there is always the risk of this with Autographica given the diverse nature of the guest list that there has always been at the event. A star guest at LFACC for example will always mean a film or TV guest but at Autographica could mean anyone from a much wider spectrum. Easy for me to say this of course as I am one of those who is very happy with the line-up as my principal interest is the space and aviation related guests, albeit there are TV and Film people I am looking forward to seeing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangman960 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 gutted only reason i was goin was to meet Bob Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 spells Bond Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Y'know , had they gotten Geoffrey from Fresh Prince then I would not have been so sour over Wall , it def would've brightened my spirit......if you don't ask then how will they know they're wanted as guests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts