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Title: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Abunai on May 11, 2012, 12:34:13 PM
Anybody coming to the Motor City con next weekend? If so we'll probably see you there!
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Abunai on May 21, 2012, 01:31:59 PM
Even though nobody responded, here's a picture from Saturday of me and Deep Roy. The con was awesome!

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-snc7%2F485819_10101649152776433_2209540_69924995_1698419998_n.jpg&hash=f63a6ce82fdd5ae6356086509d8b74e132f3c67a)
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 21, 2012, 01:46:11 PM
Great picture! I'm glad you had such a great time!
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Khaaaaaaanh!!! on May 21, 2012, 02:02:25 PM
How is it size wise?

(wow awkward question)

I mean, how big was it?

(okay now it's just weird)

How 'bout a review of it? What stood out? What'd you like? How was it?
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Chris on May 21, 2012, 02:09:50 PM
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How is it size wise?

(wow awkward question)

I mean, how big was it?

(okay now it's just weird)

Don't mind Khanh, he got into the catnip again.   :)

Got to go to a con last weekend?  ::Jealous:::   :'(
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Abunai on May 21, 2012, 03:49:45 PM
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Don't mind Khanh, he got into the catnip again.   :)

Got to go to a con last weekend?  ::Jealous:::   :'(

Bahaha! It was awesome. It's not huge, we got through the bulk of it in a few hours, but it was a lot of fun. I got Nichelle Nichols' autograph, and there were some great vendors. Also a strong showing of the 501st and other cosplayers. It was quite busy, there was a line wrapping around the outside to get in all day (it was moving at a good clip though). The panel selection was 'ok', there was only one I was really interested in the day we were there and we missed it because I was distracted by some coworkers I ran into. I definitely think we'll go again next year.
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Zero on May 21, 2012, 05:34:08 PM
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Bahaha! It was awesome. It's not huge, we got through the bulk of it in a few hours, but it was a lot of fun. I got Nichelle Nichols' autograph, and there were some great vendors. Also a strong showing of the 501st and other cosplayers. It was quite busy, there was a line wrapping around the outside to get in all day (it was moving at a good clip though). The panel selection was 'ok', there was only one I was really interested in the day we were there and we missed it because I was distracted by some coworkers I ran into. I definitely think we'll go again next year.

Sounds like you had a blast!  You even got Nichelle Nichols's autograph, so that's awesome.

Did you get any more cool photos?
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Abunai on May 21, 2012, 07:07:33 PM
We didn't take very many, but here's a few:

The primary floor of the con.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Sdy2T9FE1fc/T7rzwrjLzoI/AAAAAAAAA0g/GEn14DieKNc/s640/MCCCfloor.JPG)

Nichelle Nichols signing a picture for me (My husband snuck this even though he wasn't supposed to. Don't worry, I punched him)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pgneS5p3brQ/T7rzxPQ0pdI/AAAAAAAAA0s/hb2KGkOjDEY/s512/nichellenichols.JPG)

Not sure exactly, but muppet storm troopers?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4PoaSVSolWg/T7rzwqTS36I/AAAAAAAAA0k/_EH9Pu-J2fU/s640/muppets.JPG)

Also, Vader got my husband.
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-prn1%2Fp480x480%2F546493_10101652809937453_2209540_69955170_1905729100_n.jpg&hash=263a0d97db218f4a637509012996ce7e9507ed39)
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Zero on May 21, 2012, 07:11:54 PM
Thanks for posting them up, Abunai!  I really like the Muppet Clone troopers and Darth Vader using the force.

Were there any cool panels that peaked your interest at the Motor City Comic Con?



For everyone else's reading pleasure, here's the link to their guest list for this year: http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211&Itemid=441
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 21, 2012, 07:12:47 PM
I love the Muppet Trooopers!!!! Now *there's* a crossover!  ;D
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Abunai on May 21, 2012, 07:41:01 PM
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Were there any cool panels that peaked your interest at the Motor City Comic Con?


There were a few, but unfortunately we didn't get to see any of them. There was a talk by Dwight Schultz on Friday, but I was stuck at work. And on Saturday there was a 'cult classics' forum featuring the actors from the Boondock Saints, Twin Peaks, Donny Darko and Rocky Horror, but that was the one we missed getting to because I got stuck talking to coworkers (when your company VP shows up and gives you a hug and wants to talk shop, it's hard to run away!).
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Zero on May 21, 2012, 07:53:44 PM
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There were a few, but unfortunately we didn't get to see any of them. There was a talk by Dwight Schultz on Friday, but I was stuck at work. And on Saturday there was a 'cult classics' forum featuring the actors from the Boondock Saints, Twin Peaks, Donny Darko and Rocky Horror, but that was the one we missed getting to because I got stuck talking to coworkers (when your company VP shows up and gives you a hug and wants to talk shop, it's hard to run away!).

Aw, I'm sorry that you didn't get a chance to go to any panels.  I think the cult classics one would have been really interesting!  (It's such a dilemma when you're trapped at work and you have some place to go!  >_<)

I bet you were able to get some awesome merchandise at the Exhibit Hall though. ^_~


I find an article about the Motor City Comic Con if anyone is interested in reading:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120519/METRO/205190381/1361/Fans-flock-to-Motor-City-Comic-Con-to-meet-stars--pay-homage-to-heroes
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Chris on May 22, 2012, 06:19:52 AM
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The primary floor of the con.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Sdy2T9FE1fc/T7rzwrjLzoI/AAAAAAAAA0g/GEn14DieKNc/s640/MCCCfloor.JPG)

Looklooklook!   Comics in the background!   ::Jealous::
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Zero on May 22, 2012, 06:14:29 PM
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Looklooklook!   Comics in the background!   ::Jealous::

It definitely brings about a certain image reminiscent of a certain convention in the middle of July in San Diego, where many people wait in distinctly long lines for long periods of time to enter into a specific panel room and deal with the horrendous odors of the Exhibit Hall... ;p  (Was that a roundabout way to reference it, or what?  Ha ha.)
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Tex Murphy on June 07, 2012, 12:38:12 AM
This is a month late! I was there and was shocked that there was a huge line to get tickets. I will purchase the advance tickets next year. 
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Zero on June 07, 2012, 04:13:19 AM
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This is a month late! I was there and was shocked that there was a huge line to get tickets. I will purchase the advance tickets next year. 

Despite the long lines for badges, did you enjoy the convention? ^_^ How was it in your experience?
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Tex Murphy on June 07, 2012, 07:48:34 PM
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Despite the long lines for badges, did you enjoy the convention? ^_^ How was it in your experience?

IMO, The con was OK. It was just fun walking around with friends and finding cheap comics/toys.  :)  Also, it was fun meeting and talking to celebrities, which is nice. We never went to any of the panels this year, so I can't judge anything about that. But I'd been to MCCC for the past 15 years (if I remember correctly) and the panels are sometimes a hit or miss. It's like a Schrödinger's cat experiment: The con is in a big hallway. You can't see what's inside. You paid $25 (I think) to get in and cannot  know if it'll be awesome or it'll suck. And by the end of the day, you'll know the result: Every penny is worth it, or you might end up kicking yourself for losing $25.
Title: Re: Motor City Comic Con
Post by: Zero on June 08, 2012, 04:16:59 AM
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IMO, The con was OK. It was just fun walking around with friends and finding cheap comics/toys.  :)  Also, it was fun meeting and talking to celebrities, which is nice. We never went to any of the panels this year, so I can't judge anything about that. But I'd been to MCCC for the past 15 years (if I remember correctly) and the panels are sometimes a hit or miss. It's like a Schrödinger's cat experiment: The con is in a big hallway. You can't see what's inside. You paid $25 (I think) to get in and cannot  know if it'll be awesome or it'll suck. And by the end of the day, you'll know the result: Every penny is worth it, or you might end up kicking yourself for losing $25.

At least you had a good time with friends and got some cool merchandise, so that has to count for something, right?  ^_^