Forum: Conventions and Fandom discussions

Well even in the "Anime Expo World" there is drama and in-fighting over the big Anime Convention (interesting reading!!). http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-11/multiple-anime-expo-staffers-resign-in-board-dispute Multiple Anime Expo Staffers Resign in Board Dispute posted on...

Customer Service? Who needs that? By Bob Hubbard - 12-12-2009 03:21 PM Originally Posted at: MartialTalk ==================== So the guys from Least I Could Do got jerked around at Dragon Con this year, yet still were up for going back next year. But, it seems that by Dragon Con rules, if the...

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090427/NEWSBLOG/904279981 Published: Monday, April 27, 2009 Sci Fi convention organizer faces theft, fraud charges NASHUA – A Milford man who sought to organize a series of Science Fiction conventions has been indicted on felony...

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http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/News/404038.html Trek Station open Saturdays year-round for first time Increased number of visitors justifies move Simon Ducatel Reporter Wednesday May 28, 2008 For the Tourism and Trek Station in Vulcan, it used to be that when summer hours ended, so did...

A letter to the Make-Up Artist Magazine issue 76 reads: ".. You might be interested in an STTE update: it was announced just a couple weeks ago that STTE is getting a second chance. A rich Middle Eastern billionaire has purchased the entire attraction, lock stock and barrel, and will reopen...

I have been reading the Con Version message board now and then to see how that silly con has been doing since they told me not to go any more. I have stumbled across this post from March 5 2008, where they are looking for a source of beer for the con suite: ...

I haven't seen this announced anywhere, but very recently the TCon message board has reverted to the phpBB software brand. They used an older version of this before Toronto Trek rebooted as Polaris. I can't remember what they were using just last week but I don't think it was the vBulletin software...

Here is the top 10 in attendance for Anime Conventions in North America for 2007 (some interesting notes below too). The ten largest anime conventions in North America during 2007 were as follows: 1 - Anime Expo: 44,000 estimated total 2 - Otakon: 22,852 paid 3 - A-Kon: 14,500 estimated...

One of many arguments I've had with concoms in Toronto over the past decade was finally clarified while I was reading a Toronto Cons web site. All of these cons push their room blocks, and it turns out, for good reason. To me, that's utter crap...a sad fact that others I've talked to agree...

No news yet, what's going on? A couple of weeks ago I emailed the tourism board and asked what was happening.. since usually they post information by January (still late) for their June event. They emailed back and said that "Rom" and "Nog" where the guests but it still had to be finalized. I...

Well the wife and I were discussing the choice between Toronto Trek 21/Polaris 21 and Vulkon, Columbus Ohio in July 2007. We are going to attend one of them and we have babysitting for either weekend so that is not a stumblingblock on either choice (attending both is not an option due to costs)....

Well, the con is over. Who went, and how was it?

Over the last few years, I've met alot of great people. I've also met those who make it hard for the rest of us to enjoy our hobbies. I've run into overly touchy-feelie massager's, rabid foot fetishists, latent pedophiles, overly aggressive pushys, zombie zone troopers, floating funkers and...

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the board nary a soul to be seen, nor a voice to be heard. The fanboys were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of buxom anime girls danced in their heads. And Miyu in her corset, and I in my leather chaps, had just settled down to...

Con season is in full swing again. Many first timers are overwhelmed by everything and miss out on alot of potential fun. What are your tips to newbies and long timers to help maximize their fun?

I'm looking for a few interested cosplayers interested in doing some photoshoots. Shoots would be done either at local conventions or public parks, in the WNY/southern Ontario area. Cosplayers must provide costume and makeup. Male and Female, single or groups, all welcome. I will provide...