Comic-Con 2008 - Page 5

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-23-2008, 01:53 PM

OMG, just heard that the full MST3K/Cinematic Titanic crew are doing a panel! Now I do (almost) wish I could go.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 07-28-2008, 04:39 PM

So, con was 1/4 nightmare and 3/4 fun. Too many people and too many things that have nothing to do with comics and that sucks big time.

The train ride down was a pain because someone got hit on the tracks and we had to wait 2 hours in Chatsworth.

The hotel - Holiday Inn had a nice view of the bay, though the bus to Con was always packed and always took forever to show up. We had one driver that must've been a racer in his day because he was flying around corners. That was a good ride.

The con was 25% comics and the rest was crap. Getting thru and isle where any movie studio or Star Wars was based was impossible.

Preview night was a major disaster as thousands of attendies were packed in the walkway in front of the con with no visable lines. The professional registration was hidden behind the attendee crowd and the "line" for Media and no visible signage. Once I found the "line" and got my badge it went smooth but you would think that a sold out convention would have some sort of order.

I got a bunch of cool stuf and saw some celebs. Mostly I did the fanboy thing and got to meet some of the "old timers" like Mike Grell, Joe Staton and saw an AMAZING BBC documentary on Spiderman creator - Steve Ditko that was rock solid. In the "Fanboy" catagory I did very well. Professionally, it was hit/miss. Some neat stuff might happen in the next year but we'll see.

Had a great time, but really wish this was a comic convention again. It's tragic. I suspect I will go next year but I am considering only a day or two and put my money towards a real comic-con in New York or up north.

Saw Ponine, Mousepod, Capt Jack and Lizzy! Capt Jack has a pic that I hope he posts!

Kevy Baby · 07-28-2008, 05:11 PM

I was reading a story in today's LA Times lamenting how the Con is becoming less about the comics and more about Hollywood. Your post seems to confirm that.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 07-29-2008, 04:42 PM

OH! ALso, I got the new Al Jaffee book "Tall Tales" which reprints his newspaper strips from the 50's and 60's. A total LOL throughout. Plus I got it autographed by the man himself. wow!

http://www.hnabooks.com/product/show/44142

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 07-29-2008, 11:13 PM

Playboy's spotlight on the women of Comic Con - suspected NWS

http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertai...ls/girl01.html

lizziebith · 07-30-2008, 08:47 AM

Whew! We are still recovering, but had a great time this year. It was an unusual con experience for us: we almost never left the table, and we really were not interested in the party scene this year (the Weta/Lucasfilm/Dark Horse/Gentle Giant bash was just awful -- overrun by obnoxious industry 20-somethings with cell phones glued to their hands -- we only stayed about 20 minutes).

Being stuck at the table allowed us to people-watch (the steampunk ghostbusters!) and chat with visitors (Fej, Captain Jack, Ponine, Bornieo, mousepod -- hope I didn't forget anyone) in a pretty relaxed way. We made enough to pay off our credit cards (wooo!), and were able to set up some potential gigs for hubby.

It was crazy-crowded, but it can't get any worse now as they've hit the attendance ceiling. We liked being set up near one of the front doors -- I imagine if we'd been back in Artist's Alley we'd have been quite miserable. We had a few small complaints (hubby was not really treated like a GoH, the studios have practically driven comics out of the show, blah, blah, blah) but none of that was a surprise since we've been attending regularly for so many years and pretty much knew what to expect.

Only one thing left me nonplussed: those weird, persistent lines for things. "Con exclusives?" Huh? I don't get it. I was hoping one of the Disney folk would start a line to nowhere near them...

Capt Jack · 07-30-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizziebith

Being stuck at the table allowed us to people-watch (the steampunk ghostbusters!) and chat with visitors (Fej, Captain Jack, Ponine, Bornieo, mousepod -- hope I didn't forget anyone)

Ponine found this out there in cyber land. what a great pic.
kudos to sketchguy for the shot

I cant begin tell you how thrilled I was to meet you guys, let alone how stunned I was to meet the artist for one of the most iconic comic characters in my early life, Captain Stern (theres a whole story behind that, that...well, I just cant go into without, frankly....wayyyy TMI)

who knew?

lizziebith · 07-30-2008, 06:37 PM

Awwww! Thanks for posting that!

I hope I remembered to give you the little Sternn flyer-poster-promo-thingy...

mousepod · 07-30-2008, 09:21 AM

One of my favorite local kid's artists - Dan Goodsell, had a "con exclusive" - a plush Mr. Toast Vampire - complete with fangs and cape!

Ghoulish Delight · 07-30-2008, 09:22 AM

By "had" I assume you mean he no longer has it because you now have it?

View Poll Results: Going to Comic-Con 2008
YES! One or more days	3	33.33%
No, can't make it	6	66.67%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

07-23-2008, 01:53 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	OMG, just heard that the full MST3K/Cinematic Titanic crew are doing a panel! Now I do (almost) wish I could go. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
	Submit to Quotes

07-28-2008, 04:39 PM	#2
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	So, con was 1/4 nightmare and 3/4 fun. Too many people and too many things that have nothing to do with comics and that sucks big time. The train ride down was a pain because someone got hit on the tracks and we had to wait 2 hours in Chatsworth. The hotel - Holiday Inn had a nice view of the bay, though the bus to Con was always packed and always took forever to show up. We had one driver that must've been a racer in his day because he was flying around corners. That was a good ride. The con was 25% comics and the rest was crap. Getting thru and isle where any movie studio or Star Wars was based was impossible. Preview night was a major disaster as thousands of attendies were packed in the walkway in front of the con with no visable lines. The professional registration was hidden behind the attendee crowd and the "line" for Media and no visible signage. Once I found the "line" and got my badge it went smooth but you would think that a sold out convention would have some sort of order. I got a bunch of cool stuf and saw some celebs. Mostly I did the fanboy thing and got to meet some of the "old timers" like Mike Grell, Joe Staton and saw an AMAZING BBC documentary on Spiderman creator - Steve Ditko that was rock solid. In the "Fanboy" catagory I did very well. Professionally, it was hit/miss. Some neat stuff might happen in the next year but we'll see. Had a great time, but really wish this was a comic convention again. It's tragic. I suspect I will go next year but I am considering only a day or two and put my money towards a real comic-con in New York or up north. Saw Ponine, Mousepod, Capt Jack and Lizzy! Capt Jack has a pic that I hope he posts!
	Submit to Quotes

07-28-2008, 05:11 PM	#3
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I was reading a story in today's LA Times lamenting how the Con is becoming less about the comics and more about Hollywood. Your post seems to confirm that. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
	Submit to Quotes

07-29-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	OH! ALso, I got the new Al Jaffee book "Tall Tales" which reprints his newspaper strips from the 50's and 60's. A total LOL throughout. Plus I got it autographed by the man himself. wow! http://www.hnabooks.com/product/show/44142
	Submit to Quotes

07-29-2008, 11:13 PM	#5
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Playboy's spotlight on the women of Comic Con - suspected NWS http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertai...ls/girl01.html
	Submit to Quotes

07-30-2008, 08:47 AM	#6
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	Whew! We are still recovering, but had a great time this year. It was an unusual con experience for us: we almost never left the table, and we really were not interested in the party scene this year (the Weta/Lucasfilm/Dark Horse/Gentle Giant bash was just awful -- overrun by obnoxious industry 20-somethings with cell phones glued to their hands -- we only stayed about 20 minutes). Being stuck at the table allowed us to people-watch (the steampunk ghostbusters!) and chat with visitors (Fej, Captain Jack, Ponine, Bornieo, mousepod -- hope I didn't forget anyone) in a pretty relaxed way. We made enough to pay off our credit cards (wooo!), and were able to set up some potential gigs for hubby. It was crazy-crowded, but it can't get any worse now as they've hit the attendance ceiling. We liked being set up near one of the front doors -- I imagine if we'd been back in Artist's Alley we'd have been quite miserable. We had a few small complaints (hubby was not really treated like a GoH, the studios have practically driven comics out of the show, blah, blah, blah) but none of that was a surprise since we've been attending regularly for so many years and pretty much knew what to expect. Only one thing left me nonplussed: those weird, persistent lines for things. "Con exclusives?" Huh? I don't get it. I was hoping one of the Disney folk would start a line to nowhere near them... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
	Submit to Quotes

07-30-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	Awwww! Thanks for posting that! I hope I remembered to give you the little Sternn flyer-poster-promo-thingy... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
	Submit to Quotes

07-30-2008, 09:21 AM	#9
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	One of my favorite local kid's artists - Dan Goodsell, had a "con exclusive" - a plush Mr. Toast Vampire - complete with fangs and cape! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
	Submit to Quotes

07-30-2008, 09:22 AM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	By "had" I assume you mean he no longer has it because you now have it? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
	Submit to Quotes