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APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« on: September 30, 2013, 06:34:44 AM »
[pdf]http://comic-con.org/sites/default/files/forms/ape2013_exhibithallmap_v1.pdf[/pdf]

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2013, 07:30:05 AM »
You know, this is right 'in my backyard' and I've honestly never found enough to interest me to make me go. *hiding*

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2013, 09:16:16 AM »
if it was an hr away, i'd make a day of it figuring if it's not a full day of fun then i'd enjoy the city-

i'm looking at c2e2 with the idea of having a few fun things to do in the city just in case  :)
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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2013, 09:22:15 AM »
Fair enough, but I've been to San Francisco so many times that there isn't much lure to 'spending the day in the city' either. In fact, we avoid going to the city as much as we can.

In any case, the reason I'm not as interested is because I am not into independent comics. I'm sure people into 'alternative press' would enjoy the show.

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2013, 10:32:43 AM »
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You know, this is right 'in my backyard' and I've honestly never found enough to interest me to make me go. *hiding*

Ditto.  The scope (and size) of this event is just too narrow for me.  This won't provide the "sensory overload" that I love going to cons for.
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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2013, 01:28:59 PM »
fair enough
i can't say i wouldn't be in the same boat- plus i can't help but think this is a small con as opposed having an 'independent focus'.


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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2013, 02:11:49 PM »
It's pretty small. I can't find attendance numbers online, but it is far smaller than WonderCon.

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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2013, 02:49:17 PM »
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It's pretty small. I can't find attendance numbers online, but it is far smaller than WonderCon.

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I've been to smaller anime conventions, and had a good time...but most of those had more going on, in terms of programming etc.  This is basically an exhibit hall and one panel room.
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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2013, 03:24:32 PM »
Thanks for the information! I knew it was pretty small.

Yeah, I looked through the programming and was astounded by how little there was going on.

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2013, 09:35:46 AM »
APE is moving to Fort Mason next year October 4-5.  Guess that means no joint watered-down WonderCon/APE.
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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2013, 09:42:27 AM »
If someone who went could post a review, that would be great. 

There has been some debate at times as to what is at this show.  It is my understanding that it is all small press with no superhero stuff (unless they are small press superheroes.) 

Back issues?  Types of panels?  Etc?

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2013, 11:32:03 AM »
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If someone who went could post a review, that would be great. 

There has been some debate at times as to what is at this show.  It is my understanding that it is all small press with no superhero stuff (unless they are small press superheroes.) 

Back issues?  Types of panels?  Etc?

I can't speak as to back issues, but the panels are listed on the CCI website.

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I'm wondering if the change of venue indicates a breakdown between Moscone and CCI, which would be another bad sign for WonderCon.

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2013, 12:27:33 PM »
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I'm wondering if the change of venue indicates a breakdown between Moscone and CCI, which would be another bad sign for WonderCon.

I don't think it has anything to do with Moscone.  They can't use the Concourse anymore because it's being torn down.

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2013, 07:34:46 AM »
Bleeding cool did a great write up on the con

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Re: APE !! Oct 12 & 13
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2013, 04:13:23 PM »
That's an interesting article. Thanks for posting the link, Alyssa. It pretty much confirmed what I thought about APE (having never attended).