Archive for the ‘Convention Reports’ Category

New York Comic Con 2013: Be it Ever so Grandiose, There’s no Place Like You.

After 8 of these events, it’s safe to say that most convention veterans know what they’re in for with this show. Walking, Crowds, Lines , Walking, Overpriced Food, Standing in Line Overpriced Drinks, Buying stuff in the Exhibit Hall, Standing for Pictures if you’re a Cosplayer and loads of walking are what everyone anticipates. However, […]

Another Anime Convention 2013 — How to Pull Off a Convention Weekend on Only $200!

Well, right off the bat, this might make me look like a giant hypocrite. More than once I have lambasted people who spend their every last dime on their hobby/obsession, which includes anime and its ilk. However, I was in the position to do just that for Another Anime Convention 2013, but I’ll be goddamned […]

Nauticon 2013 — My Liver and I are Not on Speaking Terms

I have been told that it’s not the journey, but the destination…but I have also been told that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Often I have heard both variations coming from the same source, the duplicity of which has helped contribute to the foundation of my neurosis and sarcastic wit that lingers to […]

Otakon 2013 — The Halls are as Clogged as My Lungs

I may have mentioned it once or twice in past reviews, but I feel the need to mention it again here: there is always a line between real life responsibilities and fantastical indulgence, such as what we do at anime conventions and the like…and many times that line is the breadth of a strand of […]

Clover Con 2013– Proof that good things come in small packages!

We all have our own assumptions and ideas about small conventions.  Some groups are able to pull it off, while others treat the convention like a glorified anime club meeting.  Clovercon is different still, where club meets convention and the whole event is put on to help raise money for their local 4H club.  But […]

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