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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #135 on: March 04, 2017, 09:08:00 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #04: WonderCon 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center

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WonderCon is back at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802 (click here for a map), Friday, March 31 (12:00—7:00 PM), Saturday, April 1 (10:00 AM—7:00 PM), and Sunday, April 2 (10:00 AM—5:00 PM), with extended hours for programming on both Friday and Saturday night, at both the Convention Center and at our headquarters hotel, the Hilton Anaheim, directly next door to the center.

WonderCon Anaheim 2017 offers a complete, one-price, convention experience, which includes a weekend-long program schedule with 10 separate tracks, 9 of them in the Convention Center (including the Comics Arts Conference returning to WCA), and one (our Fan Culture track) at our headquarters hotel, the Hilton Anaheim. In addition, there’s 3 full days of anime screenings (with added films at night at the Hilton), games (also at night at the Hilton), portfolio reviews, and special events such as Comic Creator Connection, Friday night’s world premiere of a new DC Universe animated film from WB Animation (info to come!), and Saturday night’s Masquerade in the Arena, and one of the world’s most exciting shopping experiences, the giant Exhibit Hall! A complete schedule of programs and other events will be available on this website as we get closer to the event, and also onsite in your copy of the WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Program Book, which you’ll receive when you pick up your lanyard or your badge, if it wasn’t mailed to you in advance (more on badges later, too!).

Don’t forget that badge! You’ll need it to access everything at WonderCon, including the Exhibit Hall and the programming rooms, and the nighttime events at the Hilton Anaheim.

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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #136 on: March 05, 2017, 09:07:49 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #05: The WCA 2017 Special Guests List!

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WonderCon Anaheim 2017 once again features an amazing special guest list showcasing some of the finest creators from the worlds of comic books, graphic novels, science fiction, fantasy, and Young Adult books.

Our line-up of comics creators includes Sergio Aragonés, Michael Cho, Kevin Eastman, Mark Evanier, Matt Fraction, Sanford Greene, Chad Hardin, Phil Jimenez, Hope Larson, Bob Layton, Jim Lee, Andy Park, Chris Roberson, Dave Roman, Marguerite Sauvage, Simon Spurrier, Lissa Treiman, Genevieve Valentine, Mark Waid, David F. Walker, Gerard Way, Judd Winick, and Chip Zdarsky.

Authors and artists who are special guests include James Dashner, Olivia de Berardnis, Deliah S. Dawson, Larry Dixon, Mercedes Lackey, Margaret Stohl, Chuck Wendig, and Connie Willis.

These titanic talents, along with hundreds more professionals from all walks of the popular arts, will be featured on panels and in our Exhibit Hall during WonderCon Anaheim 2017.

You can read more about our special guests by clicking here.

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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #137 on: March 06, 2017, 09:45:31 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #06: Your WonderCon Anaheim 2017 RFID Badge!

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To help prevent scalping and counterfeit badges, WonderCon Anaheim 2017 badges will once again be enabled with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags! At various access points in and around the Anaheim Convention Center, you will encounter gates with a large “Tap Here” indicator. All you need to do is tap your badge briefly to the indicator. When you do, you’ll get a green light that indicated that you’ve been validated and are okay to enter. When you leave, you must also tap your badge out so you may re-enter when you return.

It is extremely important you remember to tap your badge when you leave, or you could be denied re-entry and sent to the customer service desk in a different location of the Convention Center. If you are sent to customer service to resolve a badging issue, you will need a photo ID to validate that you are the badge holder of record.

WonderCon Anaheim badges will be mailed in advance to all attendees who purchased a badge prior to February 27, 2017. Badges will be mailed to the address on file in your Comic-Con Member ID account. We are unable to ship badges to an international address. If you are an international attendee or if you purchased your badge after February 27, 2017, here are the badge pick-up hours:

Thursday, March 30: 12:00—7:00 PM
Friday, March 31: 10:30 AM—7:00 PM
Saturday, April 1: 8:30 AM—7:00 PM
Sunday, April 2: 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
Badge pick-up will take place in the Attendee Registration Area in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. If you received your badge in the mail, please come to Hall D to pick up your lanyard, WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Program Book, and bag.

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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #138 on: March 07, 2017, 10:00:12 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #07: Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive at WCA 2017!

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The Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive returns to WonderCon Anaheim in 2017 for its 11th straight year, and expands to all 3 days of the event. You can donate blood at the event and give the gift of life by taking just a short amount of time out of your convention schedule. You can even schedule an appointment in advance right now! The Blood Drive, held in conjunction with WonderCon, the Red Cross and the Heinlein Society, will be happening on Friday, March 31 from 12:00 until 6:15 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Onsite, you can visit the Blood Drive desk in the lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall for more info on how to donate, or you can click here to visit our Blood Drive page and follow the link there to schedule an appointment in advance. Heinlein is one of the greatest science fiction authors ever, and his ongoing gift to all of us is his “pay it forward” attitude of donating blood. Live his legacy and do a good deed at WonderCon Anaheim!

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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #139 on: March 08, 2017, 11:21:03 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #08: WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Exclusives Online!

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Our first round of WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Exclusives is now up online … you can see them by clicking here to visit our Exclusives page.



This year, WonderCon itself is ramping up its exclusive merchandise with some exciting new additions! We have the official WCA 2017 T-shirt, featuring Michael Cho’s stunning Program Book cover illustration featuring the Silver Age original designs of some of TV’s most popular DC Comics superheroes. We also have TWO great WonderCon Anaheim logo shirts this year. All T-shirts are available in Adult, Women’s, and Youth styles, with sizes ranging from small to XXXL (Youth sizes range from small to large).

New this year is the official WonderCon Anaheim Tote Bag. We introduced this soft, roomy tote bag at Comic-Con last year and it was an almost-instant sellout! And for something completely different, how about an official WonderCon Tiki Mug? We’re joining the Tiki craze with this limited edition, 9.25” high mug with the WonderCon logo on the base. It’s limited to just 1,000 and the perfect gift for your Tiki-loving friends (or yourself).

Click here to visit our Exclusives page and check out the WCA items and more exclusives from some of our exhibitors!

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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #140 on: March 09, 2017, 09:56:24 AM »
(Planning to ;D )

WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #09: Spend a Day in WonderCon’s Artists’ Alley!

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This year’s Artists’ Alley will be the largest ever featured at WonderCon! 367 separate exhibitors will fill this massive space in Hall C at the Anaheim Convention Center, and you could fill your entire day going from table to table to see what each and every exhibitor has to offer. From new, independent artists to the artists you know and love, the variety and talent you will discover will astound you. Try a new comic or two, buy a stunning art print as a souvenir, or just immerse yourself and be inspired! With all the great talent at WonderCon Anaheim, you’ll be have plenty to choose from!

For many attendees, the chance to buy some original art has become one of the highlights of the WonderCon Anaheim experience. If you are considering buying some original art this year, be sure to think about how you will safely transport your art back home. While some vendors may offer plastic bags to protect your art from the weather, you may also want to consider bringing poster board, poster tubes, rubber bands, or packing material to make sure your art stays safe. (Some (if not all) of this essential material is available in the WCA Exhibit Hall, too!

Navigating this show within a show can be a bit tricky-and you can almost spend your entire day in there!-so here are some tips.

Make sure you browse through portfolios and binders on the artists’ tables. They can't display everything on their tabletops, and you never know what kind of hidden treasure you might find.

Many artists will do sketches (for a fee), and most will sign published work such as comics and books. A lot of artists offer prints of some of their work, which you can get signed with a purchase.

Be courteous and don’t ask them to sign every issue of that complete 100-issue run that you brought along.

Remember other people want to see their work, too, so be aware of the people around you and whether or not you’re blocking table access for others.

Collect the business cards of artists whose work you like, so you can visit their websites or social media later and purchase something you missed. And check social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.) hashtags to discover artwork and merchandise that's been posted. Find out what their table number is or ask the person who posted the art on social media who they purchased it from. Use the WonderCon Artists’ Alley and Exhibitor Lists on our website and the official Comic-Con App to do some advance research and check out what people may be selling at the show.

Our regular Toucan contributor, artist Steve Lieber (Whiteout, The Fix) has offered his own unique perspective of sitting BEHIND a table in Artists’ Alley and some advice on how to visit this massive part of the Exhibit Hall floor. Click here to read it!

WonderCon’s Artists’ Alley is a literal treasure trove of great art … set time aside to explore all of it! Click here for our Artists’ Alley list of exhibitors and click here for a map of the Exhibit Hall!

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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #141 on: March 09, 2017, 10:15:37 AM »
My son, who is not attending, has already started a want list, children!!!, but I guess it is my own fault LOL
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #142 on: March 10, 2017, 02:35:48 PM »
Anyone receive their badges in the mail?


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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #143 on: March 10, 2017, 02:56:10 PM »
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #144 on: March 10, 2017, 06:30:02 PM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #10: Remember: The Fun Continues into the Night on Friday and Saturday!

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WonderCon Anaheim doesn’t stop at 7:00 PM when the Exhibit Hall closes! On Friday and Saturday night, the fun continues at both the Anaheim Convention Center and our Headquarters Hotel, the Hilton Anaheim, located adjacent to the Center. On both Friday and Saturday nights, panels will continue late in some of our upstairs programming rooms at the Center (our complete programming schedule is coming soon!). And on Saturday night, it’s the famous WonderCon Anaheim Masquerade, back for its 13th big year. This annual costume competition will take place on the giant Arena stage, beginning at 8:30 PM (all you need to get in is your 3-Day or Saturday WCA badge, providing seats are available!). And on both nights, the events at our Headquarters Hotel include nighttime Anime screenings, Games, and our Hospitality Suite, a great place to network and meet new friends.

We also highly encourage WonderCon Anaheim attendees to take the opportunity to meet new friends. After all, how many chances do you get to hang out all weekend with so many people who share your interests? There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the area, so check out the town and make with some new friends!

Don’t leave at 7:00 PM … the fun is just getting started!
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #145 on: March 11, 2017, 11:38:28 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #11: Comic Creator Connection at WCA 2017!

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Comic Creator Connection returns to WonderCon Anaheim in 2017! This fun program, which teams up writers and artists as prospective collaborators in short, 5-minute, one-on-one discussions, will have two separate events, on Friday and Sunday, in Room 206B. Online registration for participating writers and artists took place before the show, and preference for space is given to those that pre-registered, however space for artists may be available onsite, so you should check in at Room 206B about a half-hour before each event. Friday’s CCC is 7:00—9:00 PM; Sunday’s is 12:00—2:00 PM.

In addition, there will be two special “Comic Pitch Review” events, which help you prepare before the CCC and offer free coaching. They’re scheduled in Room 206B for Friday, March 31 at 5:00 PM and Sunday, April 2 at 10:00 AM. Take advantage of the great tips offered in these 3- to 5-minute individual coaching sessions to help you hone your pitch before going into the Comic Creator Connection! (Coaching sessions are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, while space is available).

For more information on WonderCon Anaheim’s Comic Creator Connection, including how to sign up in advance, please click here. (Please note that at this point, the CCC is full for writers; however, there is still space for artists.)
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #146 on: March 12, 2017, 09:47:22 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #12: Programming Tracks at WCA 2017!

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This week our Toucan Tips will be focusing on programming at WonderCon Anaheim 2017, as we lead up to the big reveal of our complete Program Schedule on Friday, March 17! Stay tuned for some important information about attending programs at the event and maybe even an advance sneak peek at some of the programs you can expect to see at this year’s show … like:
Check Out the Avalon Room at the Anaheim Hilton for Fan Culture Panels

When selecting our lineup of panels for WonderCon Anaheim, one thing we strive for is variety. Whether you’re interested in hearing about comics, films, TV, or games, getting industry insider tips, or learning about your favorite writers and artists, there should be something for everyone at WonderCon Anaheim.

In recent years, we’ve noticed an increasing interest in “fan culture” panels. These are the panels that enable fans to talk with each other about the things they love, share ideas, develop their creative skill-sets, and even pick up new hobbies. As these panels have proven more and more popular, we have started to add more each year and have developed a special Fan Culture track.

At WonderCon Anaheim 2017, the Avalon Room at our headquarters hotel, the Anaheim Hilton (adjacent to the Convention Center) is our designated Fan Culture room. At any point throughout the weekend, you can visit this room to see panels designed to appeal to the fan in everyone, including panels on cosplay make-up tutorials, fan-driven discussions, and creative new ways to incorporate fandom into your daily life. We definitely encourage attendees to check out a Fan Culture panel as it’s a great way to meet people with similar interests and passions.

 Comics Arts Conference Returns to WonderCon!

The Comics Arts Conference, the nation’s leading academic conference devoted to comics, is once again a part of WonderCon Anaheim. This year the CAC will present programs all 3 days of the event. The line-up includes:

    Politics and Memory
    Comics and Fandom
    Fans, Academics, Creators, and Educators in Conversation
    Do Genre Definitions Limit Comics Storytelling?
    Focus on Genevieve Valentine
    Gender and the Superhero Narrative
    Queering Comics
    Aesthetics
    The Psychology of Teamwork Dynamics in Comic Books and Cinema
    Continuity

The CAC offers fascinating discussion on comics and related topics from some of the country’s leading comics-oriented academics. Stop in and sample a panel during WonderCon Anaheim 2017!
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #147 on: March 12, 2017, 01:41:07 PM »
As you may remember SDCC does not recommend you use a tablet or a smartphone to purchase a badge.  Last year, being that purchasing a WonderCon badge is no different from any ordinary online purchase, just for fun, I decided to use my iPhone to see if I could purchase a WonderCon badge and was able to do so!
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #148 on: March 13, 2017, 11:33:49 AM »
It looks like the Hilton has rooms available again. They cost nearly $200/night, however. Too expensive for WC IMO :)
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Re: WonderCon March 31-April 2 2017 Chat
« Reply #149 on: March 15, 2017, 09:54:46 AM »
WONDERCON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #15: Only Line Up When You’re Ready to Sit Down

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Just about everyone who visits WonderCon Anaheim comes with their list of top priority events and panels, and so planning and waiting to see these panels can dictate the way you spend your weekend. And if you just have to be at that must-see panel at 3:00 PM, you might think it’s a good plan to get in line as early as possible to be sure you will get in. However at WonderCon Anaheim, please remember that the line is for the ROOM and not for specific panels. If you’re in line you must take a seat as soon as one becomes available. So if you get to the front of the line before your panel starts, please be sure to enter the room because the people in line behind you may be waiting to get into the panel that is currently happening. If you don’t want to enter the room, you will have to leave the line. You will also not be allowed to form a separate line for any room in order to wait for a later panel.

Also keep in mind that you can sit through earlier panels in order to have a seat for the one you really want to attend. Since we do not clear rooms after each panel and our panels run back to back in most rooms, you are welcome to hold your seat through multiple panels.

Going into a panel that you hadn’t planned on seeing isn’t a bad thing … you might even end up discovering something new you’ll want to explore later, whether it’s a comic series, a TV show, or “now for something completely different.” One sure way to have a memorable WonderCon Anaheim is to be open to trying some new things!

So, let’s review:

Not ready to take a seat? Don’t get in line.
Want to wait around for a panel later in the day? Get in line and take a seat in the panel room as soon as one becomes available.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind in Panel Rooms ...

While you are welcome to hold your seat in a panel room after a panel ends and stay as long as you like, you may not “reserve” that seat. If you leave the panel room at any time, you will have to stand in line again if you want to go back in. (Bathroom passes may be available in certain rooms, at which point you can get back into the room by showing the pass.)

Certain seats are reserved. They will be clearly marked, so please avoid sitting in those seats.

In addition, though we do not clear rooms between panels, we will clear rooms at the end of the day, so you cannot keep your seat in a panel room after hours or overnight. (No, you can’t sleep in the panel rooms!)

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