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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #120 on: January 30, 2018, 02:14:28 PM »
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They just announced Wil Wheaton...

Is he bringing Jim Parsons with him?  :P

In prior years (not counting last year) there were always really good guests, but this year... Meh. I never attend these shows for the guests, but it's like the icing on the cake.

*rolls dice* C'mon Supergirl!

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #121 on: January 30, 2018, 02:17:05 PM »
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Is it just me or is the guest line-up kind of weak? Brian Michael Bendis was recently announced, which is a big deal in the comic world (and I'll be sure to have my books ready to be signed), but as far as Entertainment guests, it leaves a bit to be desired. The last time I went to ECCC was a few years ago and the two big stars from Supergirl, Chyler Leigh and Melissa Benoist were slated to appear, but they both cancelled at the last possible minute. I hope they make up for it by attending this year. There's usually a Superhero guest or two (from Flash, Arrow, Gotham, etc.), but I didn't see any on the list. With the show about 5 weeks out, I hope there are some surprises in store!

Extremely weak, but 2016 was worse.
They've never had mind-blowing last minute surprises before...not expecting that to change this year. I think Tennant/Piper is going to end up being this year's last biggest announcement.
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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #122 on: January 30, 2018, 02:27:54 PM »
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Extremely weak, but 2016 was worse.
They've never had mind-blowing last minute surprises before...not expecting that to change this year. I think Tennant/Piper is going to end up being this year's last biggest announcement.

When you go to the guests page, the first Spotlight guest is a cosplayer for crying out loud. There's got to be more guests forthcoming. At least give me a WWE wrestler or two.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #123 on: January 30, 2018, 08:04:39 PM »
I guess any con tries to attract any traffic to their event with any guest possible. i have read how some cons do ok and some just fail for one reason or another. gotta just wait and see who the brag about being a guest over time and if u dont gotta grab a badge ahead of time and can get at the door then do what u can if u still wanna go later.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #124 on: January 30, 2018, 10:06:47 PM »
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When you go to the guests page, the first Spotlight guest is a cosplayer for crying out loud. There's got to be more guests forthcoming. At least give me a WWE wrestler or two.

We thought they had to announce more in 2016 as well. But nope. At the very last minute, they finally announced...two football players, who were invited because...they play video games.
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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #125 on: January 31, 2018, 09:33:33 AM »
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We thought they had to announce more in 2016 as well. But nope. At the very last minute, they finally announced...two football players, who were invited because...they play video games.

One year, I think it was 2016, they had Richard Sherman of the Seahawks on the guest list. Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel... and dude was charging like $200 for a photo-op (or some really ridiculous amount). It was more than any other celebrity on the list! I found that almost offensive. I realize that some of the guest choices at these conventions are rather vacuous, but geez.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #126 on: January 31, 2018, 11:18:03 AM »
Not sure how they choose who to be a guest at anytime. i guess whoever they call that the guest want so much pay or want the con to cover some expenses but the guest will still charge a price for stuff but yea i guess some expect fans to pay a s**t load for just a pic with star or guest whoever it might be. some charge a decent fee but guess some charge too much, they should be happy fans or anyone still remember them at anytime or they be at booth for long time and no traffic while other guest get the traffic cause understand fans dont always got alot to buy stuff sometimes so guest are happy they are noticed still and charge a small fee for a sign pic and pic with fans. some fans are even happy they get any decent items signed by stars or other at time.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #127 on: January 31, 2018, 01:02:51 PM »
Karl Urban just announced! I'd say that's a pretty big name guest.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #128 on: February 02, 2018, 11:28:30 AM »
Got my badge today and the same for 2 family members. :)
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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #129 on: February 02, 2018, 11:50:07 AM »
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Got my badge today and the same for 2 family members. :)

Awesome!

No sign of mine, but I'm not sure where Press falls in these mailing waves.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #130 on: February 02, 2018, 02:10:05 PM »
I think i have a badge for sale @ cost. i believe it's a 4 day. obviously I'll be waiting till i get it before taking any ones' money....

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #131 on: February 02, 2018, 03:33:24 PM »
[member=1]alyssa[/member] are you going to ECCC? I don't remember, sorry. I'll be going, and looking forward to a more low key adventure con. Man, wish i knew you had a extra badge a month ago (if you did). Badges are secured now, even the Saturday I was missing.

Is there a meet up?

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #132 on: February 02, 2018, 03:34:00 PM »
I should have an extra Thurs, Friday and Sunday and willing to sell under cost if anyone still needs badges.

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #133 on: February 02, 2018, 03:35:07 PM »
Alright, last question of the day... are these badges "RFID"  like NYCC? Will we be scanning them in etc?

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Re: ECCC 2018: March 1-4, 2018
« Reply #134 on: February 02, 2018, 04:42:59 PM »
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Alright, last question of the day... are these badges "RFID"  like NYCC? Will we be scanning them in etc?

They were not in previous years, but who knows this year?