Conventions

[James]

this weekend is san diego comic con. i not going for two main reasons, one i live 5341 miles away in another county and two i'm working at Manchester MCM comic con. which is on the same weekend probably because there 5000 miles apart.

so dose any one else here go to conventions, if so do you cosplay do you just look around trying to look normal? do you find it easier to pick up wired/rearer manga or stuff small press turn out? has any ever been to Tokyo comic con.

[James]

So what have I learnt with my time at a comic con this week end

1) there is a place in the world where sitting around all day in cat ears is feels natural.

2) it is no good having a stall, making money if you blow it all on stuff you buy from other dealers. cool stuff but like gundans

3) 12 foot high despicable me minions are cool.

4) Pillows with manga girls on are far to peopler.

5) people get very excited over meeting minor torchwood characters.

[Starbubbles, Respected Elder]

I'll eventually get to a convention, but it isn't likely for a while. But this was helpful. I can't wait to actually go to one!

[Megan]

I'm think about going to a Comic Con soon....

[Mike, Librarian]

I go to Otakon almost every year and have also been to Anime Boston a few times. I don't cosplay but it's really cool to see all those who do. And with thousands of people at those cons and around half in costume you don't feel out of place either way.

Years ago it was easier to find certain anime/manga at cons, but online retailers have really cut down that edge. Now when I shop at cons I'm more looking for unique / scarce collectible type stuff or hanging out in artists' alley checking out posters, etc.

[James]

if you live in a town with good comic shops you can find most thing, but the good for things there are hard to find like gundams model sets and pocky.

the artist alley are always a mixed bag, some time they have really go stuff and quite cheep, others time they charge the earth for high school art project. ;)

[Jamie]

I have been to 1 con. Honestly it was overrated for the costs for official products. If you want fanart they are worth going to though. It can be fun to meet some people, but if you are looking for the creators or original authors forget it. Most cons are lucky to get 1 worthwhile guest speaker. And those are the pricey cons that are beyond my budget