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Convention(al) Wisdom: Getting Ready for DragonCon 2012

| August 12, 2012

DragonCon is a very large convention. I use to say that unlike San Diego Comic Con, it takes place in several places but that kinda bit the dust this year when SDCC spilled out into the hotels and store fronts outside the convention center. However DragonCon navigation can be rather daunting. There are a few […]

RTBTCKI The I went to San Diego Comic Con and did get a T-shirt edition

| July 18, 2012

It was for Iron Man 3. I also got a set of Oswald Ears but more on that later. San Diego Comic Con is no longer held to the confines of the convention center. All up and down 5th street and in various hotel ballrooms and restaurants were basically booths. There was a Magic the […]

Crafty Tuesday Thinking about DragonCon 2012

| July 10, 2012

I did my paperwork for the DragonCon Art Show this morning. I figure I should get it done before I leave again. (Side note: If you need to get in touch with me at SDCC, I have my cellphone with me. The number hasn’t changed since 1998 I think. If you need it, send me […]

Convention(al) Wisdom Part 5: The Internet and Fandom (Part 1)

| May 23, 2012

The Internet has changed a lot about fandom. It is much easier for fans of the same thing to find each other. There is plenty of fanfic and fan art to peruse. Recreation costuming has become so much easier with a lot of information at our fingertips. Some times too much information. I really don’t […]

Convention(al) Wisdom part 3: Costuming Part 2

| May 9, 2012

This week I want to discuss Hall Costumes. Hall Costumes have become a thing in their own right. And some of the Hall Costumes out do the ones that come up on stage. DragonCon is a great place to catch all kinds of costumes you will only see in the halls or at various points […]