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Hall of Records (from years gone by) => 2013 SDCC Guests, Autographs, and Off-Site Events => Topic started by: YouThinkMeMad on June 18, 2013, 05:57:05 AM
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This is a huge party that annually makes various lists for "hottest Con party."
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/breakneck
You can pledge your way in for $150. This is pretty much the only way to get in since it's invite only.
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i find it kind of odd that it says estimated delivery: august 2014 :o
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I think that's just how those websites work, you can't pick different due dates for different rewards.
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Same night as the Sherlock party. Not that I would shell out $150/pp for a party. I only wish I could afford that. :)
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Has anybody on this forum been to last years party?
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FYI, it now includes a +1. Which means you could easily split this with a friend if you wanted.
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FYI, it now includes a +1. Which means you could easily split this with a friend if you wanted.
Well if anyone does want to go in halvsies, I might be interested...
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Anyone know start time of this party? I'm old...
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I think he told me 8 or 9? I'm not 100% sure.
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Okay I did this. Hope it's worth it! I will tell my friend she only has to pay me if she has fun :P
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It starts at 9! Just checked! :D
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Are we sure there is a plus 1? I have me and 2 guests going to comic con so I may wanna do this but I would have to buy 2 so all 3 of us can go. Thanks!
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Yes, you're allowed a +1. I have it in an email from the person behind the party and the Indiegogo project.
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Sounds like a good deal then if its as good of a party as it seems. Anyone been?
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I haven't been but it's been talked about on Hollywood Reporter.
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Well me and my 2 friends will be there as well! Hopin some celeb's join the crowd!
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Just remember to dress the part if you attend! If you're wearing it at the Con you shouldn't wear it at the party!
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Haha ya def wearing my clubbing clothes for this. I found it funny when I went to the Red Carpet after party of Cowboys and Aliens we won passed to 2 years ago people showed up in crappy t-shirts and torn jeans... im like come on ppl lol I break out my nice suits for this stuff!
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I found this http://entertainment.msn.com/photos/gallery2.aspx?gallery=26960&photo=f94e6e43-6d00-4353-b801-562955ffd42f (http://entertainment.msn.com/photos/gallery2.aspx?gallery=26960&photo=f94e6e43-6d00-4353-b801-562955ffd42f).
Doesn't look *too* dressy...
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Nice find on the photos!
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Well figure my friends and I will get all pertied up anyways lol Perhaps I will see some of you there! Been emailing the gentleman who throws this bash and he has been very responsive.
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He's an awesome guy!
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Nice find on the photos!
Thank you. I guess my SDCC OCD is good for something!
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I'll be there for a little while at least. No idea what I'll wear yet.
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http://latino-review.com/2013/06/24/kings-con-save-date
A little update, not much.
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Does anyone know what happens to the VIP party access if they don't reach their funding goal?
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I think Indigogo is different then Kickstarter in that they still get the money? I know I've already been charged for my perk. Normally with KS you aren't charged until it ends.
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I think Indigogo is different then Kickstarter in that they still get the money? I know I've already been charged for my perk. Normally with KS you aren't charged until it ends.
Yeah they charged mine too. I would think since the party is happening either way and we did contribute, we would still get our invites. Guess we'll see.
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The party is happening no matter what. Here's from the FAQ:
What if I don't reach my funding goal?
If your campaign is set up as Flexible Funding, you will be able to keep the funds you raise, even if you don't meet your goal. If your campaign is set up as Fixed Funding, all contributions will be returned to your funders if you do not meet your goal. Flexible Funding campaigns that meet their goal are only charged 4% as our platform fee, whereas campaigns that do not meet their goal are charged 9%.
and from Breakneck:
This campaign will receive all of the funds contributed by Tue 16 Jul 11:59PM PT.
Sounds like they're set up as a flexible.
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I am looking forward to this and stressing about it at the same time. I was following your conversation with Mario on Twitter, and I'm afraid I'm going to be so self-conscious and stick out like a sore thumb. I am not a skinny Hollywood type by any stretch of the imagination, but I can dress nice and that's all I can do I guess. I'm sure the open bar will help ease my anxieties :)
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You'll be fine! I'm sure you'll see all different types at the party!
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You'll be fine! I'm sure you'll see all different types at the party!
*Sniffle* Thank you. ::)
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No problem!
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I am looking forward to this and stressing about it at the same time. I was following your conversation with Mario on Twitter, and I'm afraid I'm going to be so self-conscious and stick out like a sore thumb. I am not a skinny Hollywood type by any stretch of the imagination, but I can dress nice and that's all I can do I guess. I'm sure the open bar will help ease my anxieties :)
This is embarrassing. Please disregard anything I say on twitter.
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This is embarrassing. Please disregard anything I say on twitter.
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Nope!
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Nope!
i've been curbing how much I tweet (mainly because of time).
But KING OF CON!!!
The venue looks flat out baller but I hope they don't go cheap with the watered down pours.
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I'm just happy it's open bar. Watered down or not I'm gonna drink my money back ;D
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I'm just happy it's open bar. Watered down or not I'm gonna drink my money back ;D
My thoughts exactly :D
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I'm just happy it's open bar. Watered down or not I'm gonna drink my money back ;D
I like this girl.
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I'm just happy it's open bar. Watered down or not I'm gonna drink my money back ;D
Are you sure you're not English?
You let The Man get you down, The Man wins - I say, Damn The Man.
"I can't lie to you about your chances, but... you have my sympathies."
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I'm looking forward to the venue too. And the booze.
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Are you sure you're not English?
Anglophile? Yes. English? No.
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Cant wait for this! have 4 ppl in my group (including me) going and the location looks great! Open bar is just the icing on the cake lol. Hope I dont have any early panels I want to see Friday morning lol because I am sure I will be hurting...its a good hurt though lol. I also hope some celebs show up as I need to add to my wall of pictures of people I have met lol. Looks forward to seeing those of you going there!
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Elmayimbe tweeted that Bill Paxton and a star from Game of Thrones will be there...wonder which one? Hodor.
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...and a star from Game of Thrones will be there...wonder which one? Hodor.
I hope it's Geoffery... So I can smack him.
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I hope it's Geoffery... So I can smack him.
I'll take Jon Snow or Robb Stark..
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I'll take Jon Snow or Robb Stark..
Not if I get there first!
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Not if I get there first!
A challenger appears..
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A challenger appears..
Oh no I would probably just drool at them from a distance. Have at it!
Those of us that are going should try to meet up at the party! Thoughts?
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I would be down for all gathering for a drink or 2 at the party! I will have a few people with me as well that I am going with. I wear a fedora so its easy to find me in a crowd lol.
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Has anyone gotten an email besides the confirmation that you purchased the package?
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Dh and I are seriously considering foregoing the Sherlock party for this. Can anyone confirm the +1? I don't see anything on the website and do is concerned. Barb? Anyone?
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The gentleman who runs the party, elmayimbe, posted on twitter that when you buy the package your name is put on the actual guest list for the event. He is pretty responsive so if you have worries you can always contact him and just verify you are on the list and then just make sure if you have a plus 1 they are with you at the door.
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The Plus 1 is confirmed by the person running the event on his twitter as well as his website latino review. Post from the site: As part of the Breakneck crowdfunding campaign, I made a select batch of VIP tickets available to those who wish to attend with a guest. Like every year, our event is a full open bar (non of this cash bar nonsense) and we serve top shelf liquor. We also get a dope DJ to do the pro-music. This year’s event takes place at the ultra hot Pussycat Dolls Dollhouse
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Thanks! We purchased 2 tickets because there are 3 people in our group. :D
SherlockeDCC has a waiting list so at least 3 people can snag our tickets for that.
Really excited about this one - the open bar sold me!
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Thanks! We purchased 2 tickets because there are 3 people in our group. :D
SherlockeDCC has a waiting list so at least 3 people can snag our tickets for that.
Really excited about this one - the open bar sold me!
Pretty sure we're gonna be at all the same panels and parties... haha.
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Pretty sure we're gonna be at all the same panels and parties... haha.
Oh hell yes, are you in on this one??
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As everyone else said, yes you do get a +1.
As far as an actual invite, I'm not sure. I know a "Save The Date" has been sent out to some but not sure that includes the backers. I imagine you guys might be on your own list.
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Well I'm down for a meetup if someone wants to organize something!
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Does anyone know if it's possible to gift the invite to someone else?
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What do you mean "gift?"
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What do you mean "gift?"
Hoping it means give for free. It would be a pretty silly thing to scalp at this point since there are so many still available for purchase. I assume your name will be connected to the invite, but maybe you can contact them and change the name...
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2 new updates on twitter for the kings of con:
Just got asked if I would be interested in having a well known recording artist perform at #KINGSOFCON. Uh, HELL YES! #sdcc RT
Some interesting developments with #KINGSOFCON Also starting to get celeb & entourage inquiries too. Very cool. #SDCC
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Nice!
He also mentioned that he wanted to update the VIP Party description with the +1 info but it turns out once a perk is backed, you can't edit the description.
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I went out and got my outfit for the party today. Lookin forward to it! Gonna rock a vest for once lol in combo with my fedora I always wear out to clubs! Lady at the store said she def approves so yay for me actually being able to pick out an outfit on my own for once haha...what can I say buying clothes is not normally my thing lol
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I wonder if we will get any kind of confirmation that we are on the list, or are we just supposed to show up there assuming we are on it?
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I wonder if we will get any kind of confirmation that we are on the list, or are we just supposed to show up there assuming we are on it?
Also wondering about this. Hopefully we don't have to give names. We have an open forth spot.
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I'd expect an email with all the details before the party.
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Also wondering about this. Hopefully we don't have to give names. We have an open forth spot.
You could offer it up on here and get a name...if you don't have plans for it :)
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You could offer it up on here and get a name...if you don't have plans for it :)
I might yet! We were trying to get our friend's girlfriend to drive up for it but it doens't look like she will have the time off.
See we only needed 3, but we still had to buy for 4. If that makes sense.
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I might yet! We were trying to get our friend's girlfriend to drive up for it but it doens't look like she will have the time off.
See we only needed 3, but we still had to buy for 4. If that makes sense.
It does!
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Emailed the gentleman who is running the party and he replied:
Hi jeremy,
your name is on a list and just show up for the event, i will email everyone with instructions.
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If anyone has a spare +1 to this event, I could give you $75 in San Diego.
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He mentioned they'll be sending out party invites tomorrow, not sure if this includes backers or not.
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Just got my email :)
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Same here just got the invite email :)
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Us too!!
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Just got the email. Can't wait! ;D
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See you guys there!
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I'm pretty excited for this one - open bar AND an arcade upstairs?!
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George RR friggin Martin is supposedly coming to the party!
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George RR friggin Martin is supposedly coming to the party!
Bzzybee, where did you hear this? Is it too late to pledge the $150? Not usually my cuppa but rubbing elbows across the room from GRRM?! :o
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Yeah, where did you hear that?? That's awesome!!!
Rando, there are still tickets.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/breakneck
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El Mayimbe's twitter
@elmayimbe: GAME OF THRONES creator George RR Martin!? HELL YES HE CAN COME TO #KINGSOFCON We'll make him an honorary king! #sdcc #SDCC2013 RT
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Dude! The invite had the Iron Throne on it - with that verbiage, I really hope they mean it literally.
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Bzzybee, where did you hear this? Is it too late to pledge the $150? Not usually my cuppa but rubbing elbows across the room from GRRM?! :o
Yay Rando! It would be so nice to meet you!
And what's this "across the room" nonsense? I will be all up in his business :)
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Okay we're in! "The brother" and I will be the ones trying to not draw attention to what we're wearing! (99% of my pants are shorts). ;D I'm looking forward to meeting you too Bzzy and hopefully you guys badwolf!
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We will all have to cheer to a drink at the open bar! SOOOO glad i do not have an early panel on Friday I want to see lol.
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We will all have to cheer to a drink at the open bar! SOOOO glad i do not have an early panel on Friday I want to see lol.
I have regular show and adventure time first thing Friday, but I've drank more and woken up earlier before so this should be manageable.
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Still debating on if I should shell out the $150 for this. Who's been there in the past? What can I expect? Anything else to note besides the open bar, arcade games, pool tables, and celebs? Is it pretty chill in there or is it kinda high brow due to the exclusivity?
Thanks!
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So excited!! Drinks are on me! Hahaha
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Still debating on if I should shell out the $150 for this. Who's been there in the past? What can I expect? Anything else to note besides the open bar, arcade games, pool tables, and celebs? Is it pretty chill in there or is it kinda high brow due to the exclusivity?
Thanks!
Host El Mayimbe has said a couple of times on Twitter "dress to impress" whatever that means. He has mentioned the possibility of Bill Paxton, Jack Black, Stan Lee, and George RR Martin, as well as an unnamed Game of Thrones actor, attending. I assume there will be more. And if it's just you and you don't want to spend $150, you can probably find someone on here to split it with you since you are allowed a +1.
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There's a lot of studio people that go too. You def want to dress for the part. It doesn't need to be fancy but if you wore it to the Con that day you should probably change before the party.
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There's a lot of studio people that go too. You def want to dress for the part. It doesn't need to be fancy but if you wore it to the Con that day you should probably change before the party.
That's the rule for all parties at night.
For hits check out this Monty's GQ and try to find affordable items based off of their guides.
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Oh crap! I was not planning to dress up. I suppose I could go business casual then.
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Oh crap! I was not planning to dress up. I suppose I could go business casual then.
You'd be fine with a cute dress.
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Any chance I would pass with a cute dress too? ::) lol I got 2 clubbin outfits ready to go!
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Any chance I would pass with a cute dress too? ::) lol I got 2 clubbin outfits ready to go!
Maybe, but I don't know if it will go with your fedora :)
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That is true! have to properly accessorize lol
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You'd be fine with a cute dress.
What about jeans and a nice blouse?
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What about jeans and a nice blouse?
I think that would be fine. I found some pics from last year and there were people in jeans, shorts etc. I'm wearing a blouse, capris and nice sandals - you definitely don't have to wear a dress if you don't want to.
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Okay awesome. Getting the guys in my group to dress up is going to be the challenge.
On another note, we find ourselves with an extra plus one. If anyone wants to buy it, let me know.
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Okay awesome. Getting the guys in my group to dress up is going to be the challenge.
On another note, we find ourselves with an extra plus one. If anyone wants to buy it, let me know.
i'll take it if it hasn't been taken yet.
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I think that would be fine. I found some pics from last year and there were people in jeans, shorts etc. I'm wearing a blouse, capris and nice sandals - you definitely don't have to wear a dress if you don't want to.
Shorts? Shorts?! Did someone say you can wear shorts to this shindig? That's great cuz I really "don't want to wear a dress if I don't have to" ;) Just kidding (not about the dress) the plan is after Dexter (if I get in) is to go the hotel, shower, put my "big boy pants" and a dress shirt on. I will wear my new Chucks though! :). BTW I read a review on yelp (I think) where a couple of guys were refused entry at this venue allegedly because they were wearing shorts and flip flops...
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Any club will deny entry for those items. I've seen people here in Baltimore get turned away for that, it's not a surprise. lol
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Are any of you planning to hit Game of Thrones on Friday? And if so, are you going directly from this party to line up? I am wondering when we should line up or if we need to camp out overnight for GoT.
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Hey everyone!
I pretty much never post here, but I do visit a lot to read all the great info you guys post!
The girlfriend and I will be at the King of the Con party as well. Really looking forward to it!
Darrin
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Just got my email :)
What did the email say? As a "late" pledger I didn't get one...
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Hello Kings Of Con Cool Kids!
Instead of emailing you via indiegogo, I created a KINGS OF CON mailchimp account specifically for you guys who pledged to the tier. So I took your emails and imported them into mailchimp because I feel this is a more organized way of communicating with you guys. Hope you don't mind.
For starters, thank you so much for pledging, it is deeply appreciated and I am working around the clock to make sure the event rocks for you guys.
Please note, that I copied the name from your indiegogo account and put it on the VIP list already. So when you originally pledged, your name went on the list at the same time. If you have a different name you want me to use for the list, please notify me as soon as possible.
I am personally handling the door specifically for you guys to greet each and every one of you and make sure you get in effortlessly. You guys are my top priority. Once the campaign is over, I will have my master list of names and will be instructing you on where to find me at the venue so you can get in. Once the last of you are inside, I will join you all downstairs. FYI, the venue upstairs from the Dollhouse will be accessible to us and also have pool tables and arcade games! Very cool.
The other reason I am emailing you guys is because I wanted to share the invite with you guys FIRST before I share it with the world tomorrow on the site. Hope you like it.
If you have pals that wish to pledge and come to the party, please let them know since we are entering the last week of the campaign. I think we are offering an incredible value at the Kings Of Con tier level besides the party.
What do you guys think of the invite?
Looking forward to your thoughts and to having a great event!
-Umberto
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Thanks nerdftw! I didn't know you guys were going to this! :D
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Is anyone planning to wear their lanyard to King of Con? Just so I know who to say hello to :)
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Is anyone planning to wear their lanyard to King of Con? Just so I know who to say hello to :)
I'm not wearing my lanyard to the party, but I will be wearing a black top and hot pink pants - maybe I'll be the only one? ^-^ Or we can recognize each other by the fact that we are squeeing and crying over *possible* celebrity attendees while the non-Indiegogo invitees stare at us like we have 10 heads ;D
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I'll be most likely wearing a dress with the Men of Dunharrow from LOTR on it. I figure something trendy + nerdy might be the way to go!
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Can't wait to see you!
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Ok, so I asked Umberto for clarification on dress code today and he replied with this:
Sure. It's a nightclub so ladies dress to impress and guys don't have to suit up but jeans, sneakers or dress shoes, t-shirt or button down with a blazer is fine. Dress shirt without blazer is fine as well. Hope this helps. :)
It's worded in a sort of confusing way (at least to me) but there you have it.
Did you guys see the tweet about Stallone and Schwarzenegger?
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Ok, so I asked Umberto for clarification on dress code today and he replied with this:
Sure. It's a nightclub so ladies dress to impress and guys don't have to suit up but jeans, sneakers or dress shoes, t-shirt or button down with a blazer is fine. Dress shirt without blazer is fine as well. Hope this helps. :)
It's worded in a sort of confusing way (at least to me) but there you have it.
Did you guys see the tweet about Stallone and Schwarzenegger?
Thanks for this badwolf! I was kinda concerned.m :P
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Did you guys see the tweet about Stallone and Schwarzenegger?
Are they showing up?
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He mentioned inviting them.
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Man I'm all nervous now. I know the party doesnt' start officially until 10pm or so--I've got prior engagements at a party that I can not get out of for work stuff--so I won't be able to get to the door until 930pm. I emailed him to see if that was okay, but I *really* can't get out of the first thing until 9, and then I need like 30 minutes to get changed and back out to the dance club.
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Got my email instructions!
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See everyone there.
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Anyone want to go to this party? My brother cancelled out as my +1. PM me if you are interested.
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Just realized this party is one block from my hotel. Yay for less walking!!
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So nice meeting Bad Wolf at the party, sorry I missed the rest of you...hope everyone had as much fun as I did!!
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So nice meeting Bad Wolf at the party, sorry I missed the rest of you...hope everyone had as much fun as I did!!
Ditto! Sorry that I missed meeting you guys. I was looking for capris Bzzy but I no find... :). Much thanks to DRWHO42; it was cool hanging with you guys. Nice meeting WNA, Battlestar and anyone else I have left out. Saw a few stars and other...things...before I ducked out. This party, for me, was as advertised - the bomb! 8)
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I was so drunk I don't remember getting to my hotel.
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Seriously though? This was a lot of fun. I loved Luke Wilson hanging out in the back with his ball cap on.
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Great meeting and hanging out with you all.
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It was great meeting some of you there and now I'm going to feel like a jerk but I can't remember the name of the person who bought us shots! Thank you again!
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I only managed to meet Bzzybee13 and it was fun hanging out! That party was truly amazing
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Received this Indiegogo update email today - free NYCC kick off party for backers...
Hello everyone!
It's been a hot minute since I sent out an update. For starters, I'm working on closing some financing for the film that would enable us to shoot the film this fall/winter. Keeping my fingers crossed and you guys will be the first to know when it happens. If it doesn't happen then we go to the nuclear option in the spring, but that's for a later update. For those of you who pledged to the KINGS OF CON tier and are in town for New York Comic Con, I'm throwing a small kick off party tomorrow in case you're interested in coming. I attached the invite below which has the address and rsvp information. Hope to see you there!
(I'm just putting the link because when I tried to add the pic to the post it was HUGE!)
http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/file_attachments/123670/files/20131009123342-NYCC_2013_RSVP.jpg?1381347222 (http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/file_attachments/123670/files/20131009123342-NYCC_2013_RSVP.jpg?1381347222)
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Saw this yesterday and wished I was anywhere NEAR New York. Umberto knows how to throw a party, amiright Bzz?
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Saw this yesterday and wished I was anywhere NEAR New York. Umberto knows how to throw a party, amiright Bzz?
True story :)