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The REPRESENT zine has extra merch! Proceeds go to MTHG.org.Peace Through Tyranny and To Be Gentle zine applications are now CLOSED
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To Be Gentle
An Optimus Prime fanzine for Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime since 1984.
FAQ
What is this zine about?
The To Be Gentle zine is a zine meant to highlight Optimus Prime, specifically Peter Cullen’s Optimus Prime, meaning that could be Transformers Prime, the live action films or the original G1 series.Who can contribute?
Anyone 16 or older at the time of applying is welcome!How many contributors will be accepted?
Given that only one physical copy will be made, the amount of contributors essentially is based on whoever applies! Applicants will be automatically accepted UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.Will this zine be physical or digital?
This zine will be completely digital. The only physical copy made will be given to Peter Cullen.Will this zine be for free or for profit?This zine will be completely free. Contributors will not gain any financial profit from this zine, and consumers/supporters will not be expected to support this project financially in any way.
In addition, any unauthorized printing or sale of the zine is strictly prohibited. You may print out your own art or art that you were given direct permission from the artist to print.What is this zine’s rating?
This zine is rated PG-13, which includes canon typical levels of violence – this may be shown in the live actions, G1, TFP and how they were rated. ANY NSFW WILL RESULT IN BEING KICKED FROM THE ZINE.Will ships be allowed?
This is a non-ship zine, please do not involve any ships regarding Optimus in the zine. As much as we all love shipping Optimus with some characters, we’d like to show Peter the utmost respect.Which continuities are allowed?
Given that this is a Peter Cullen centric zine, please keep continuities focused on any Optimus Primes that Peter himself has voiced! So this may be the G1 series, Transformers Prime or the live action films.Is it just Transformers OCs, or are humans allowed to interact with Optimus?
Both Cybertronian and human OCs are allowed to be drawn with Optimus, but please keep it platonic as well as Optimus focussed.Will there be any merch?
No. Regardless of interest, there will not be any merchandise.How long can comics, fics, etc be?
Comics will be at most 6 pages. Fics will be 1200 words maximum.
SCHEDULE
| Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check Open | March 21 - March 31 |
| Contributor Applications | April 1 - April 21st |
| Check-in #1 | July 10 |
| LATE APPLICATIONS | July 28 |
| Check-in #2 | September 10 |
| Check-in #3 | November 10 |
| Finals Due | January 10 |
| Digital Release | March(?) |
| Handoff to Peter Cullen | TFcon LA 2024(?) |
Peace Through Tyranny
A Megatron fanzine for Frank Welker, the voice of Megatron since 1984.
FAQ
What is this zine about?
The Peace Through Tyranny zine is a zine meant to highlight Megatron, specifically Frank Welker’s Megatron, meaning that could be Transformers Prime, the live action films or the original G1 series.Who can contribute?
Anyone 16 or older at the time of applying is welcome!How many contributors will be accepted?
Given that only one physical copy will be made, the amount of contributors essentially is based on whoever applies! Applicants will be automatically accepted UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.Will this zine be physical or digital?
This zine will be completely digital. The only physical copy made will be given to Frank Welker.Will this zine be for free or for profit?
This zine will be completely free. Contributors will not gain any financial profit from this zine, and consumers/supporters will not be expected to support this project financially in any way.
In addition, any unauthorized printing or sale of the zine is strictly prohibited. You may print out your own art or art that you were given direct permission from the artist to print.What is this zine’s rating?
This zine is rated PG-13, which includes canon typical levels of violence – this may be shown in the live actions, G1, TFP and how they were rated. ANY NSFW WILL RESULT IN BEING KICKED FROM THE ZINE.Will ships be allowed?
This is a non-ship zine, please do not involve any ships regarding Megatron in the zine. As much as we all love shipping Megatron with some characters, we’d like to show Frank the utmost respect.Which continuities are allowed?
Given that this is a Frank Welker centric zine, please keep continuities focused on any Megatrons that Frank himself has voiced! So this may be the G1 series, Transformers Prime or the live action films.Is it just Transformers OCs, or are humans allowed to interact with Megatron?
Both Cybertronian and human OCs are allowed to be drawn with Megatron, but please keep it platonic as well as Megatron focused.Will there be any merch?
No. Regardless of interest, there will not be any merchandise.How long can comics, fics, etc be?
Comics will be at most 6 pages. Fics will be 1200 words maximum.
SCHEDULE
| Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Contributor Applications | April 5th - May 21st |
| Check-in #1 | July 10 |
| LATE APPLICATIONS | July 28 |
| Check-in #2 | September 10 |
| Check-in #3 | November 10 |
| Finals Due | January 10 |
| Digital Release | March(?) |
| Handoff to Frank Welker | TFcon LA 2024(?) |
Represent Zine
A non-profit charity Transformers fanzine that focuses on holoforms/humanformers of colour!
FAQ
What is the REPRESENT zine?
The REPRESENT zine is a non-profit, charity zine focused on highlighting humanformers designs that involve the characters being people of colour! This is an intersectional zine as well since it involves LGBT+ or disability headcanons. This is purely to highlight and show representation within the humanformers community of the Transformers community as there are fans of colour that find designs like these meaningful.Will there be reruns of this zine?
Absolutely! For now this will be REPRESENT: Volume 1, meaning there will be more opportunities for artists who like to make humanformers designs be a part of this wonderful zine and show representation within the Transformers community!
SCHEDULE
| Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Contributor Applications | December 20 - January 5 |
| Contributors Announced | January 5 |
| Check-in #1 | February 20 |
| Check-in #2 | April 20 |
| Finals Due | May 20 |
| Shop Preorders | May 20 - June 20 |
| Digital Release | June 20 |
| Zine Shipment | ??? |