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 July 11-12, 2009
 
    
 SPECIAL GALACTICON GUESTS:    
  
Chuck Carter
Original GWF game artist and COTG founding father
 
                            
Louden Noxious                     Nitro
 
 
                                      
Mark Ashby                Tom Filsinger                    Kris Osk 
    Louden Noxious is a ringside announcer/personality in both CHIKARA and Kaiju Big Battel. He's not only a loyal long-time COTG promoter, but is also featured on his own Legends of the Future card!
      
    Nitro is played by Darren Passarello and was featured on Season One of the Stan Lee reality show "Who Wants to Be a Superhero?" His character has been reimagined by Tom Filsinger and has his own GWF card!
     
    Mark Ashby is the writer for the MMA based POW federation and Audio Director for COTGonline.
     
    Kris Osk is the writer for the dark science-fiction based aCe federation and creator of COTGonline.
     
    Tom Filsinger is THE DARK MENACE OF THE UNIVERSE.
       
    Saturday Night'sMain Event:
 
An Evening with Chuck Carter.
Join the original COTG game artist in creating a new character for the game.  Last time Chuck visited we got Payback.  Who will emerge from Galacticon's collective creative minds this time?
GalactiCon 20 Events:
  • Exclusive release of GWF MARTIAL LAW 2124
  • A NEW Legends of Wrestling Game Edition
  • Memorabilia from 20 years of history of GalactiCon, COTG and LOW
  • COTGonline character voice recording sessions, featuring the voices from Wargames and Sudden Death
  • Dealer's Tables featuring homemade characters and more
  • The Great GWF Trivia Challenge Royal Rumble
  • GWF Auction with incredible one-of-a-kind rarities
  • Rare wrestling videos shown
  • Q & A with Tom and the Federation Headquarters Staff

    GAME TOURNAMENTS: Rules and stipulations to be announced.
  • 9th Annual Galacticon Cup (gamemaster: Todd "The Tournament Master" Joerchel)
  • The Canada Cup (gamemaster: Mike Fortune)
  • 7th Annual King of Hardcore Tournament (gamemaster: Kevin Wible)
  • Saturday Morning Tournament (gamemaster: Jim Steel)
  • MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED --- Contact us with your tournament!

DATES AND TIMES: Saturday July 11 (Noon to 10 PM) and Sunday July 12 (10 AM to 2 PM) plus extra events on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon!


LOCATION: The dramatic return to the Sheldon House! The classic GalactiCon venue is located at 9 Falconer Street. See the directions below.

CONVENTION FEE: $20. Includes dinner on Saturday night. The fee is payable in advance or at the door.


FRIDAY NITE SNEAK PREVIEW: Featuring the first public showing of MARTIAL LAW 2124!  New location---IRON HAND is having a "coming out" Pizza Party at Federation Headquarters! The address is 1962 Camp Street Extension in Jamestown about ten minutes drive from ALL motel locations. Informal visit and rap sessions beginning at 7:00. The price to attend this gala event is $10 and includes pizza, drinks, snacks, veggies and more! There will also be special prizes for the first person who correctly guesses the identity of IRON HAND! 

 

AUCTION: Several rare items will be available at the annual GWF auction. If game fans would like to sell GWF collectibles at the auction, be sure to contact Tom and your items might also be included.

 

 

ROBERT "BOB" HOFFA DEDICATION: GalactiCon 2009 is dedicated to the memory of Bob Hoffa, one of the game's Founding Fathers. Bob passed away on December 31, 2008. He was the original printer and typesetter for Filsinger Games since 1986. Bob frequently attended GalactiCon and he will be remembered on July 11-12.

 

CONVENTION PROGRAMS:  Will be available at the Friday Night get together and at the convention.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

  • Comfort Inn - 1-800-453-7155
  • Hampton Inn - 1-716-484-7829
  • Jamestown Hotel and Conference Center - 1-716-664-3400 (Downtown - Formerly Holiday Inn)
  • Red Roof Inn - 1-716-665-3670 (Falconer)
  • Best Western - 1-888-321-3321 (Downtown)
  • America's Best Value Inn - 1-716-488-1904

BASIC DIRECTIONS: Jamestown is located in Chautauqua county in New York's southern tier approximately one hour from Buffalo. Take Route 86 (formerly Route 17) and exit at Jamestown. Take Route 60 (Main Street) south to Buffalo Street. Go left on Buffalo Street to Lakeview Ave. Turn right on Lakeview and continue to Falconer Street.  Turn left on Falconer Street and the Sheldon House is the first driveway on the left. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Federation Headquarters at 888-275-8178.