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    An area for reviewing conventions and other con related events.

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  4. Got something about a con that you really need to vent on? Here's your chance, the infamous "Bitch Panel".

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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Open Letter to Hobbystar Marketing

    Reposting as requested. ==== Please post this everywhere you can: Dear James and Aman, Below is the text of an e-mail that is circulating the Toronto comic book community right now. If it's claims are accurate, then you have sunk to an unreasonable and unacceptable low in your efforts...

    Started by Silent Bob, 07-17-2006 02:31 PM
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  1. Anime Expo convention - Much Drama!!

    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...

    Started by Bryan R, 01-12-2010 10:10 AM
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  2. Customer Service? Who needs that? - DragonCon Bans Vendor for own screwup.

    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...

    Started by Silent Bob, 12-12-2009 04:52 PM
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  3. JumpCon Organizer Indicted on felony theft and consumer fraud charges

    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...

    Started by SID, 04-27-2009 01:45 PM
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  4. Vegas Hilton no more?

    http://www.lvrj.com/news/18924724.html

    Started by Miko, 05-15-2008 07:27 PM
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  5. Talking Author reading at UBCon XVIII

    "UBCon has a big announcement. We know this news comes very close to our convention dates, but we just got permission for the event this week: Saturday April 14 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Reading from Changeling: The Lost with special guest Jess Hartley Event Description: White Wolf has a...

    Started by The Gamemistress, 03-21-2007 08:55 AM
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  6. Vulcan open year round on Saturdays

    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...

    Started by Miko, 05-29-2008 10:50 PM
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  7. Star Trek: The Experience to reopen!

    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...

    Started by Miko, 01-20-2009 08:44 AM
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  8. Con Version (Calgary): Strange Brew?

    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: ...

    Started by Miko, 05-19-2008 10:37 PM
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  9. Polaris new/old MB

    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...

    Started by Randalt, 03-13-2008 04:40 PM
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  10. Top 10 attended Anime Conventions in North America in 2007

    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...

    Started by Bryan R, 01-02-2008 11:44 AM
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  11. Toronto Con Hotel Contracts, a stupid clause?

    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...

    Started by Silent Bob, 11-18-2007 02:22 AM
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  12. Vulcan 2007

    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...

    Started by Miko, 03-22-2007 01:23 PM
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  13. TT21/P21 versus Vulkon Columbus, Ohio in July

    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)....

    Started by Bryan R, 03-13-2007 11:39 AM
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  14. Poll Poll: How was TorontoTrek 20?

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

    Started by Silent Bob, 07-11-2006 05:52 PM
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  15. Bad Fan Behavior....Can it be fixed?

    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...

    Started by Silent Bob, 09-29-2006 12:22 PM
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  16. Twas the night before.....

    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...

    Started by Silent Bob, 12-24-2006 11:34 AM
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    12-25-2006 06:18 PM Go to last post
  17. A show for you Firefly fans

    If you are a fan of Firefly, check this link out. www.boosterevents.com/Conventions/FlanventionII/tabid/308/Default.aspx (http://www.boosterevents.com/Conventions/FlanventionII/tabid/308/Default.aspx)

    Started by primetime21, 12-05-2006 02:58 PM
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  18. Going to a Con? Tips for newbies!

    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?

    Started by Silent Bob, 07-04-2006 01:31 PM
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    09-29-2006 02:30 PM Go to last post
  19. Rules For The Average Fanboy Or Fangirl

    Let's provide some rules for the average fanboy or fangirl in order to improve convention going for EVERYONE. Rule #1 Take a shower, wash your hair and use deodorant EVERY DAY over the convention weekend. Rule #2 Anyone????

    Started by shopping queen, 01-14-2005 09:03 AM
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  20. Cosplayers Wanted for Photo Shoot

    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...

    Started by Silent Bob, 07-19-2006 01:07 PM
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    09-29-2006 12:24 PM Go to last post

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