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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 15h

Frazer will be signing copies of Evil of the Daleks during a short session all three days of the con: www.eventbrite.com/e/frazer-hin...

Both signings will take place in the Vendor Room, and their schedules can be found on the Autograph and Photograph page of the site.

Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 15h

Special signing tickets for Rebecca Nation and Frazer Hines at Chicago TARDIS are now live!

Rebecca will be signing the 50th Anniversary copy of Rebecca's World, and $2 will be donated to charity for all books sold: www.eventbrite.com/e/rebecca-na...

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 1d

Charity Auction details and donation info will also be announced toward the end of the week. Once open, you will be able to submit donation forms through the site.

All this and more happening in the next few days!

Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 1d

The Call for Panels is closed, but the Call for Panelists will open soon. Keep following convention updates for info.

Special autograph sessions (book signings, etc.) taking place in our Vendor Room with Rebecca Nation, Frazer Hines, and more will be on sale later this week.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 1d

Big updates coming to you this week!

Premium members will get info tomorrow about Meet and Greets, and they will go on sale towards the end of the week. All GA members will be able to purchase remaining tickets next week.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 2d

Feel free to get in touch with us if you have questions or concerns about your tickets!

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 2d

While we have been working to get these tickets taken down from the reseller sites, more may pop up before the con starts. We cannot guarantee the validity of these tickets, and cannot honor them, if they are not registered through the Eventbrite platform.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 2d

Recently, we've found some of our 2025 tickets popping up on third-party reseller sites, and we wanted to remind you that Eventbrite is the only ticketing platform where we sell our memberships.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 4d

Don't forget that panel/programming/workshop submissions for 2025 close tomorrow, 10/12, at the end of the day!

Send us your unique ideas via our site at chicagotardis.com/call-for-panels

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 6d

This is your reminder that you have until Sunday, October 12th to submit your panel, workshop, or other creative programming ideas.

Fill our the form on our site now: chicagotardis.com/call-for-panels

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 9d

Get your tickets and check out the auto/photo schedule on the site: chicagotardis.com/autograph-photograph

Autographs + Photographs — Chicago TARDIS

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 9d

Ever dreamed of getting a photo with a real Cyberman in full costume? We have something for you. ✨️

Guest Mickey Lewis will be doing Friday photos in his full Cyberman suit in a first-ever Chicago TARDIS photo op of its kind!

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 12d

What's in your Chicago TARDIS starter kit?

(Ours might be basic, but at least it's practical! 😅)

Save the blank image and share yours by tagging us after you fill it in or even just drop a comment below.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 13d

✨ Hotel Room Update ✨

All double queen rooms at our host hotel are now sold out for the weekend of the con. You can still get single king rooms for our con rate of $123 a night via the site: chicagotardis.com/hotel

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 15d

The auto and photo page is now live on the site!

You'll find links to tickets for all the guests (with the exception of anyone signing at the Big Finish tables), combo photos, and the weekend autograph and photograph schedule -plus a downloadable version: www.chicagotardis.com/autograph-ph...

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 15d

Click the links to be taken to tickets for each day. We are also currently updating the website with the schedule and other links. If you received our email about tickets opening, you'll be able to download the schedule there right now!

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 15d

Autograph and photograph tickets for all Chicago TARDIS members are now live!

✨ Friday Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-ta...

✨ Saturday Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-ta...

✨ Sunday Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-ta...

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 19d

His info is already up on the website, and this marks the completion of our guest list for 2025. Premium members will be receiving an email later today about the auto and photo ticket sales that will start at noon tomorrow (Saturday, 09/27), at Central Time.

Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 19d

Our final guest announcement is here!

We're happy to welcome back First Doctor companion, Peter Purves, aka Steven Taylor, to Chicago TARDIS.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 20d

We anticipate autos and photos to then go on sale for all other members on Wednesday, 10/01, at noon, CT. As always, keep following our updates here, via the website and email list!

Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 20d

Premium members can also expect their auto and photo ticket purchasing instruction email in their inboxes later today.

Sales for all auto and photo tickets for Premium members will now start tomorrow (Saturday), 09/27, at noon, CT.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 20d

Our auto and photo ticket opening has been a bit delayed because we're finally announcing our last two guests of 2025.

Help us welcome Michael Troughton back to Chicago TARDIS! He has been added to our guest page, and the last guest announcement will happen later today.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 21d

At Chicago TARDIS, Rebecca looks forward to engaging with fans of science fiction, children’s literature, and her father’s remarkable legacy. Join her to discuss Rebecca's World, explore its enduring charm, and pick up a signed copy of the special 50th Anniversary Edition.

Just 2 more guests TBA!

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 21d

She is also the inspiration behind Rebecca's World: Journey to the Forbidden Planet, a whimsical and adventurous children’s book born from the bedtime stories her father crafted for her.

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Chicago TARDIS @chicagotardis.bsky.social · 21d

Chicago TARDIS is excited to welcome Rebecca Nation to this year's con!

She is the daughter of renowned television writer Terry Nation, creator of the iconic Daleks from Doctor Who.

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