The press event was the day before yesterday now over and while I lay in my bed at home and I looked at a few small mementos of the evening, a thought went through my head: "From such a beautiful experience simply MUST know everyone!".
With these words in my head, I sat down immediately to the computer and started a live journal entry to write.
Actually, I thought it was just a small, nice entry about the wonderful press event will be from two days ago. But one wrote to me unknown reason and I wrote on and on, as there would be no tomorrow.
And so now detonates, the resulting entry of size really never experienced before!
The surface As mentioned in last entry already got Phu and me the great honor of the Transformers press event at the 05/08/2007 participate in Hamburg. Probably just as much for our contribution to the GEE-competition. But perhaps only because they had too little guests. Be it what it is. Interestingly, we
should there actually be the only competitor, for the simple reason, because supposedly all the other could not come. Suspect. Whether we probably makes VIPs, because otherwise there only Press people would rumlungern?
In any case, one would think well that would break with such a beautiful message and it would be great cheers in Freudentaumen tons of alcohol wash down their throats to celebrate this big event coming due. But actually, my joy was very limited. First, because my mind at the time still a bit because of the 4th Place was struck and partly because I was incredibly skeptical when I heard where the event should take place as well: In a parking garage next to a gas station ...
Oh wow! This must you can melt it smooth on the tongue: "Underground". It has yet to do Transformers usually absolutely NOTHING with underground garages. So, how then are experienced marketers and chefs such an idea?
times we try to put in their location and reconstruct the whole in the form of brainstorming:
Transformers -> transformable robot -> Autobots & Decepticons -> Autobots are mainly cars (about AUTO-bots) - > Car park -> car parks -> Underground -> Dark -> Mysterious -> Transformers are also mysterious. It follows then that an underground car park of course, the ideal place for a press event is Transformers!
Genial.
set gathered As it turned out even that one did in fact represent all very mysterious, purely on the Transformers slogan "Robots In Disguise". We even got sent to any number of codes, we should then whisper of a woman at a bar in his ear. But more on that later.
Pretty Woman was before yesterday, it actually has an extent and after a very pleasant night (despite the disappointment), was again the joy of living there. And the closer the event with every hour, every minute, every second, the greater was the excitement. I am particularly troubled the question, what should I wear for the event. Because with such a great event would not embarrass you, of course, because of such trifles.
At the end I decided on a suit, but without a stuffy part (no tie, and so on). "Cool and casual, some would say as well lay people.
And so strutted Phu and I, as elegant as ever, to point 19 clock in the derelict garage in order to make us of the great world of the Transformers overcome. The well-deserved reward for our efforts.
sooner arrived there, we were already a thoroughly nice woman towards us and greeted us with a warm smile and a less cordial handshake. Cheerful and alert as she was, she told us right from the recently conducted rehearsal, how cool (!) But she found the new Transformers designs and above all what a great spectacle but we would expect the same. In between, she giggled and smiled so excited to himself.
Goldig.
As it turned out, she was sometimes one of the organizers of the event.
While we exchanged a few words about the main idea still coming in, looking I now and then through the area.
We were right in the reception area and a small bar next to us stood, surrounded by nothing but Transformers T-Shirt trang people (as we should whisper the way around the code). The entire area in front of us was pitch dark and it was recognized in part, only the silhouettes of isolated people. All around us lay gravel and industrial dirt and a few lights showed us the way through the darkness. Here and there were a few metal tables and seats were made of rusty steel wire (?). Then lay them on a couple of Transformers items as well as smaller and larger computer parts. And not far ahead of us flickered a relatively large screen in front of him out on a couple of screenshots were shown from the upcoming Transformers movie. It was used for decoration only and was not important.
was a very cool sight, I must admit. But right next to us it seemed to go a whole little further. However, we blocked various barriers and cabinet-sized men to get there. Because of the lack of light, one could, unfortunately, absolutely nothing barred from the area see (which was probably intended). Only a few small monitors that hinschienen quietly to himself, could see. "Probably there would later play the presentation," went through my head and paid no further attention.
black bags and old friends After some time had the pretty woman then away, unfortunately, again, to greet more guests. And so I stood Phu and cool as we were, alone in the area around and looked at everything more closely. Here we noticed a small, inconspicuous corner where there were about 50 black bags. A questionable "Hmmmmmmm ...." went through both our heads. Of course, we seized the great curiosity, and we tried a small unobtrusive look into the bags to catch. Lo and behold, gift bags for the guests full of Transformers figures!
A loud "HUIIIII!" burst out of our Lead out. As the evening has indeed already paid off now!
And while we were happy about the still coming mess, came suddenly, nor any man in Burger King clothes punched and kept us smiling a large tray in front of the nose, full of delicacies with Burger King: wraps, burgers, Nuggets and dips above all ... vieeeeele!
A strange sight, especially as it is just something else has expected (crackers and peanuts or caviar and champagne). Burger King seemed an obvious sponsor or the like to be for the Transformers movie.
But let's be honest: if you are already in an underground garage in Rumlungert suit in order to admire Transformers, something like this really should not continue to be exciting. So I stuffed my mouth full of yummy stuff like, instead I continue wondering about it.
As all this had not been great enough, they were presented also another surprise: even the
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philistine was present there! At this point there is that Phil is one of the most biggest Transformers collectors in Germany and herumkrebst like me in a small German TF forum. As it turned out, he was a lecturer and beauftargt Hasbro Transformers specialist by to take Germany to participate in various events such as this, to represent the German Transformers community.
A very good choice, as it turned out later.
beginning of the presentation was after about 45 minutes long speech, bum around and waiting, it finally happened: a loud, deep computer voice asked us in English (God knows why) in the "World of Transformers" stand up and later to be seated. "Where later?" I just went through my head, when suddenly, the entire, previously blocked area saturated with blinding bright light and a true light fireworks began wegzukokeln our retina. Two large spotlight then showed us the way to the big screen, before we were allowed to take place on Transformers director chairs.
After we did that and got to see a few clips (including the Announcement Trailer Transformers), the computer voice was loud again and warned us to the gate next to the screen. Our eyes wandered to the gate, which began at once to open slowly. Bright spotlight shone in from the opening and loud engine noises echoed through the room. Everyone was stunned. Totally excited me at the moment shot an incredible number of questions to mind: Is this actually about Ironhide alternate mode? How they did it him here to bring to Germany? And what we would expect the same?
As the tension could hardly be greater, then drove a conventional SUV creeping in with speed .... how disappointing.
Our eyes followed the car as he drove past us, at some point then stopped and the head of Hasbro's got out of the car.
There he stood, head of Hasbro's stapling with his little microphone on the suit.
Knorke.
In order not to have to wait longer then he began to move even equal to his mouth. Oddly, we heard not a word out. "Technical problems" so my guess. Suddenly, from one moment krakelte on the other his voice from the huge boxes above and beside us out: ".......... microphone WORKS !!!".
"HOLY ....!!!" I cried at the same time, wincing. He probably just wanted to "work Hopefully the microphone," say. How appropriate. Simply ignoring the small slip, he continued.
preface to the presentation He told us in a few sentences, but what is the fascination with Transformers, what sense would the organization and what we would expect the same. "Wow," we all thought, and looked forward to the still to come.
To top it then well round would continue, the Hasbro's then Chief us a short video presentation, which should give us some information about the world of the Transformers. With a breathtaking elegance then moved the images on the screen back and forth and a small window lit up with a video. The video began, we saw a colorful section of several Transformers scenes, full of powerful imagery and action. What a captivating sight! But unfortunately, all without sound. "Technical problems" so my guess.
After a few seconds without sound images battles, was slowly low murmur and wide whispering among the guests. Hasbro, of course, but the chef had everything under control and he was silent, as professional as he was back on the right. The technical problem would be solved already by itself. And indeed! A few seconds later wars come.
Just great!
The Phil When the video was finished, the Hasbrochef talked a little further, but did finally release the stage for the Phil And we all have been waiting for!
After Phil had briefly was also going on already: He showed us some of his valuable treasures, advertised for his side and then showed us the complete record of Transformers. All well with the aid of a Power Point presentation that was projected on the screen.
Starting with the Diaclone snaked through the generation of 1 by Phil, up to the Beast Wars era, made stops at several conventions, and finally came to the film. Here, the complete unit with larger and smaller video clips were provided.
was striking, however, that the videos had a really incredible predominantly poor quality. While some were just were just incredibly grainy, with some even clearly identify the domains of the download source (IGN.com). were self-current advertising clips are only found along verfrickelter quality. Really sloppy. But
the audience should not hassle you. Because by and large it was a really successful lecture, which could inspire any humble with his humor, great information and the extraordinary images.
Big disgrace was after 10 minutes of Phil-fun already finished and the Hasbrochef took back the reins. Now let the new Transformers items were presented. And I'm really surprised not bad! In addition to various sample images of Ultimate Bumblebee, Optimus Prime voice changer helmet and there were also countless beautiful CGI artwork to see the movie. Really very cool.
After giving us a glimpse into the promotional and toy items for the upcoming film world had wanted to give the Hasbrochef since December with the previously released Transformers Teaser Trailer his presentation, a round end. So "some" as the beginning of the presentation has been given.
And with the tag "Enjoy the trailer" came, as expected, again the first problems. Instead of a beautiful videos, you could see only black, but still heard the sound of the teaser trailer.
A rather charming "shit" came from the art-corner behind us. "Technical problems" so my guess ... but what could it be otherwise? After about 20-30 seconds
deeper blackness and loud sounds, was the energetic and Hasbro chief finally apologized for the mishap and that it would begin immediately. But instead, the still black screen turned into a blue error window, then the black screen error in a Windows desktop and then back to a screen. All highlighted beautifully with the explosive sounds of the trailer.
embarrassing embarrassing.
After another "shit" from the technology area, it finally happened and we could now enjoy the already memorized teaser trailer in all its glory.
Booyah! But probably very embarrassing for the head of Hasbro.
The beautiful part Well, whatever. In any case, now came the really nice part of the whole evening: The self trying out the new Transformersspielzeuge! In fact, in a further, not less large area behind us, the most issued previously presented toys. We could see and touch the gems of us, and even transform, what has been done pretty much everyone.
a really funny sight, for each of the elegantly-dressed man staring up focused on the characters in her hands and sought to transform. During a break, the days of fear, something to make shaking like crazy, the others were sweating just to himself, unable to turn the things.
Phu, Phil and I had also had clear fun, although I must admit that I do then in such a Transformers but I failed.
But although it really should be the paradise of any Transformers fans could do as we please the little figures are no longer soon. We wanted more .... MUCH MORE!
And suddenly, when we were magic words whispered in his ear, we turned all our attention simultaneously on the many small figures, over to the gigantic "Ultimate Bumblebee figure, which stood like a lone goal on a small table. Stood they are now, all anxious and sweaty hands intact and screaming then transformed by us.
So we cautiously approached the gigantic figure. I took first in the hand. The approximately 40 cm Bot was like a giant, heavy block in my hands and now I should transform it into something. Shortly after I get out here and there, pressed a few joints, I looked a little awkward to Phil, the absolute Transformiermeister, over and made him rather go first. He said only a short "Okay," rolled up his sleeves, put his still half-full Becks Lemon to the side and took the character in his hand.
task was the robot in a car to turn.
The great battle for everything important in the world has now begun!
The decisive battle expressed full focus and Phil worked out the various parts back and forth. .... Click clack. The initially more sensitive approach quickly turned into rough violence. After 5 minutes left, the first sigh of his mouth. He put the figure briefly on the table, wiped the perspiration from his forehead, took off his jacket and carried on. Slowly
have also noticed the people around us from the battle and watched the big show. "Incredible," hailed "a true master of his craft and sheer encouraging comments from the enthusiastic crowd. Bumblebee slowly took shape. 10, 20, 30 minutes flew by and still the figure was not ready to turn.
change. It was my turn. But I quickly realized that here and there seemed to be transformed something wrong. With brute force I tried then to reverse. ..... Click clack. Another 10-15 minutes passed. Only a few minutes to see a long goal. The sweat was dripping from my nose down and slowly began to hurt my fingers.
change. Phil was back to it. Another 10 minutes passed, and if and where you least expect it has, it was finally done! Bumblebee was ready transformed! With much difficulty and hardship we made it in about an hour the adit Bumblebee to transform into a car! We breathed a sigh of relief and finally was our view from the Ultimate Bumblebee freed.
Bad surprise But as we saw so to us, we discovered to our astonishment, that has reduced the number of men by almost half. We were with our cause probably so busy that we have not even noticed that most are already gone.
"No matter! More Burger King food and drink for us!" trumpeted out and we strengthened ourselves at once with Fast food and a few cans of Becks Lemon.
The spectators were gone, rest went back in and everything seemed to have become much chillier. And while I flushed the cooling drink down my throat, I looked proud of those of us ready transformed figure. What a beautiful sight. But something did not leave me alone ... this figure! So shiny, so pompous and powerful! Despite all reason, I could not resist their temptation simply no more and so I had to transform them easily again!
So I went back to work.
Surprisingly, I'm sure a lot less time than needed we all get together for the first time Ultimate Bumblebee seemed not quite right turns to be XD NO MATTER! He looked kinda like a bot XD
farewell Phu were slow and I will be tired and so was drawing for us the evening to a close. We performed only a few small conversations with Florian Kundt (a GEE-man), the pretty woman and of course Phil and then said goodbye to each person.
As a parting gift we were given each one of the long-awaited black bags. But before I could push myself any junk in hand, I quickly looked again purely in the other bags, get hold of hope in a really great character to. However, I quickly became a friendly lady Jugen fobbed off with the words "Is the same everywhere in it!". Of course, turned out to be the later as an untruth. But not so bad as we have also got one of each director chairs given where we were previously set at the presentation.
And so we danced merrily with bag and baggage to our car and drove home.
What a beautiful evening.
the piñata = D At home, I packed quickly, of course, the stuff from the bag and looked at what I then all so Great 've got. I was quite amazed when I saw the abundance of things:
- Deluxe Barricade (yay)
- N'Burger King Transformers toys
- Whoppergutschein
- Promotion Pack
-> transformable pen
-> Ne CD with information about the figures
-> A brochure Hasbro
-> So a little ol box of mirrors and artwork
- director's chair (which, of course, NOT in the bag was in it XD)
class! Loads of stuff, even if you only use the least of it!
At the end of the day I went to bed with a happy grin and I thought that I will continue this evening in your memory forever. But before then I finally fell asleep, I went through my head a moral: Before you were giving a presentation before a good audience, you should first check up everything really thoroughly. Not happen that any stupid mistakes n__n
