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Dauntless Seven
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« on: March 22, 2018, 09:58:51 PM »

Hi all.  Last weekend I went to the first annual Victoria Capital City Comic Con.  Was supposed to be as large as the Toronto and Seattle ones.  That I'm not sure about.  Went on Friday... apparently was jammed packed on Saturday when the most action and more special guests arrived.  Expecting 2500+ and got well over 3000.  The good news is that the sponsors have already committed to next year so hope it will be bigger and better.

I have to admit that I don't collect comic books but have read plenty... especially in my youth.  I didn't know many of the comic guests or the celebrities.  Basically I knew of James Marsters who played Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer series and Jay Baruchel... some random actor that I last saw in the movie... The End of The World.  Mike Quinn from Star Wars did a puppeteer talk.  A few of the Battlestar Galactica actors.  Graham McTavish from The Hobbit and Outlanders was quite popular.  Wow are the autograph prices ever expensive !!

Didn't know that we have a comic book superhero that goes by the name of Captain Canuck.  There were lots of booths with stuff... loads of Funko Pop.  Not that much SW or lightsaber related other than the 501 and Mando Mercs.  Right by the main door people were getting spur of the moment more simple smaller tattoos.  Thought about it for a second then thank goodness that I did not get caught up in the moment lol.

I had the opportunity to both meet and talk to a lot of really friendly and cosplay knowledgeable persons.  Was told that there were a lot more cosplayers on Sat and Sun.  Can't imagine going as a non-participant to a smaller con for an entire weekend... as the ticket prices for entrance/events would be very costly.  Ultimately one could run out of activities to do.  Enjoyed my one day and would return next year.  Bought a few things such a wooden katana and that cool samuri dog print.  The female BC professional cosplay person gave me some signed pics which was a very nice gesture.  Got some other freebies as well.  Smiley

Here's some random photos of mainly cosplayers and the 501 booth.  Just need a minute to upload them.  Smiley



















































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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2018, 10:26:14 PM »

Looks like you had a blast! I remember my first Comic Con, they are comparably addictive to saber collecting... especially if you cosplay. Great pics!
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2018, 10:26:47 PM »

Looks like you had a fun time and that's what it is all about! The best part of the Cons I have been to was the looking at Cosplay.

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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2018, 01:22:55 AM »

some really cool shots there.
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2018, 04:29:25 PM »

Thanks Saso, tx and bB.  I would like to go to a really big comic-con perhaps next year.  Without the cosplayers it would be much less exciting to experience.  However it's just not in my comfort level to do this... yet.  Cheesy
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2018, 04:42:29 PM »

Looks like a great time!
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2018, 05:50:27 PM »

Thanks Saso, tx and bB.  I would like to go to a really big comic-con perhaps next year.  Without the cosplayers it would be much less exciting to experience.  However it's just not in my comfort level to do this... yet.  Cheesy

rule of cosplay. the heck with what people think, go out and have fun!. after you get there, it's just a blast. I got cons requesting us for next yr already!
so, go have fun with it. play off the character and enjoy it.
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2018, 06:42:49 PM »

It's not about what other people think at all if I'm role-playing a character.  I'm a fairly private person in spite of sometimes placing myself out there as a singer.  Now that is being open and vulnerable to the public opinions.  Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2018, 07:03:27 PM »

It's not about what other people think at all if I'm role-playing a character.  I'm a fairly private person in spite of sometimes placing myself out there as a singer.  Now that is being open and vulnerable to the public opinions.  Smiley

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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2018, 09:35:40 PM »

Cool pics D7, point to you for sharing ! Shocked
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2018, 04:00:14 PM »

Thanks Illyiss and MavRick.  Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2018, 06:50:48 PM »

Nice pics, looks like some great cosplay going on there!  I'm kind of opposite, was a fan of comic books first since I was 3 yrs old LOL since my parents encouraged it as a way to foster a love of reading, then got into other genres based on tv and movies later on.
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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2018, 07:20:08 PM »

Cons are fun my wife and I go to the Niagara falls comic con (this is on the good, Canadian, side of the falls. We have done cosplay every year and it is a blast. Have to finish my cheap clone trooper armour for this year, wish it would look as good as that fellow you got a pic of. Also that one lady looks like she is wearing body paint and a smile. Anyways at least where I have been the cosplay people have been fabulous so dress up and get out there.
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2018, 07:22:12 PM »

Very cool! Glad that you enjoyed it Wink
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2018, 12:30:48 AM »

I have been to 3 comic cons and one Supernatural Con (family) and I have never done any Cosplay. My kids have. But this year at Comicpalooza all of us, me the wife and 3 kids, are doing Cosplay. I'm a little nervous but looking forward to it.

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