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Lame Comicon Report

  • Jul. 13th, 2005 at 11:10 AM
2009 set: Happy!
Phil called from the Comicon last night, with his usual report of "well, it's big, and I saw some people. They say hi." Argh!

To be fair, things haven't really got going yet, so there will surely be more to report tonight. I hope it's all good.

Meanwhile, back home with the kids, I've been treated to thundering feet and shouts of "KAZE NO KIZU!" all morning. "Osuwari" only results in comical pratfalls, and then it's back to running, leaping and screaming. Oh, and the constant "Dum da da DUM" of the InuYasha theme in between shouts. I need more tea.

Although, now that I think of it, would the Comicon really be that different? Loud theme music everywhere, anime fans with toy swords, and I'd still need more tea.

I really have to go next year.

...with tea.
  • Mood: Too Much Noise...

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[info]seattlesparks wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 06:36 pm (UTC)
At least they've learned the proper Japanese names for the Inu-Yasha attacks and charms?

I mean, you could be hearing, "WIND SCAR!" and "Sit, boy!" ;)
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[info]kajafoglio wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 06:52 pm (UTC)
Brrrr. (shudder)
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[info]regault wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 07:21 am (UTC)
Or even worse...
The 4Kids versions of One Piece and Shaman King.
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[info]envoy wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 06:37 pm (UTC)
Tea, dammit!
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[info]julzerator wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 06:52 pm (UTC)
We'll miss you being there. :)

And I agree... tea is needed. (for me too)
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[info]catjuggling wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 06:56 pm (UTC)
I have a promise to get down to Comic-con next year from the wife. She's even planning on throwing in a Galactus costume for Masquerade. She nixed it this year just because it falls on our 10th Anniversary (tomorrow)! I mean, some women! :p

Of course, with her recent lap-band surgery, she might be in the mood to join me for walking around the overcrowded convention hall for days!
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[info]dizzydava wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 07:15 pm (UTC)
Well, I hope he gives better reports next time! Silly Phil.

We're all excited here because our store in Austin was nominated for one of the Eisner retailer awards. Adding that to my excitement over Phil's nomination, I've never had so much vested interest in the Eisners!
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[info]kajafoglio wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 09:42 pm (UTC)
Wow! Good luck, and congratulations on the nomination.
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[info]chaios_kity wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 08:55 pm (UTC)
As John Kolvac proved yesterday there is no chaios crisis that can't be smooted with the proper application of tea.
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[info]sillymagpie wrote:
Jul. 13th, 2005 11:02 pm (UTC)
Things will probably start rolling closer to the weekend. Of course, by then, Phil may be too tired to report...

Although, now that I think of it, would the Comicon really be that different? Loud theme music everywhere, anime fans with toy swords, and I'd still need more tea.

Not that different, no. ;-)

Maybe next year I'll be able to afford ComicCon and will be able to see you and Phil there!
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[info]madlikeahatter wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 01:35 am (UTC)
I was hoping to give something for Phil to report back to you Kaja. I wanted to surprise you Foglio types and bring you some of those star wars galactic hero figures for Phil to take home for your son to help fill out the Falcon a bit. I thought it would make a nice thank you for bringing so much entertainment to my week. I went to both the local Kay*Bee and Target yesterday, and they were both completely sold out of the figures. Not a one to be found. It would have been such a neat little surprise. Bah.
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[info]kajafoglio wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 08:19 pm (UTC)
Thanks for the thought!
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[info]madlikeahatter wrote:
Jul. 17th, 2005 06:28 am (UTC)
I Went Back..
I went back on Thursday. They'd gotten new stock in on wednesday night. This time they had EXACTLY what I wanted to get, and gave it to Phil today. By now he may have told you :)

Phil's a great man. Had a great time talking to him. Now I can see how he won over such a great lady as you. He's really something special. Just too bad about that sign in his booth that now says "Eisner Award LOSER" (Especially since he's within view of the winner)
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[info]kajafoglio wrote:
Jul. 17th, 2005 08:25 am (UTC)
Re: I Went Back..
Oooh, thank you! That'll be a huge hit.
And thanks for the flattery... (hides behind fan and blushes.)
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[info]pirate_fae wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 01:38 am (UTC)
I am also home with kids whilst the hub is out at Teh Con...

Hence he has been tasked with picking up my GG #1 so I can start catching up. Next year, ComicCon, next year...
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[info]looniewolf wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 04:19 am (UTC)
Heh. Well, it's not open to fans on Wednesday. Just for the cartoonists and the like. I guess it gives people a chance to walk around and hobnob and the like. And for Scott Kurtz and Scott McCloud to have their Star Trek fight. *big grin*

I hope you can go next year, Kaja. (I also hope I can. *grin*)

Take care!

Robert A. Howard of Tangents Webcomic Reviews
http://tangents.keenspace.com
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[info]madlikeahatter wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 05:41 am (UTC)
The fight isn't between Kurtz and McCloud. Kurtz and McCloud are friends. The fight is between McCloud and "Tycho" from Penny Arcade (whose booth directly faces McCloud's). Kurtz just drew the comic that showed them fighting trek-style :)
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[info]looniewolf wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 05:42 am (UTC)
Whoops! My bad! :D
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[info]querldox wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 07:35 am (UTC)
The con is only open to exhibitors until around 6pm on Wednesday (i.e. they're setting up their booths). At 6ish, it opens up to anyone who pre-regged; it may not be open to anyone wandering in off the street, but conservatively there's still around 10,000 people wandering around in there until it closed for the day at 9.

Phil seemed to be surviving when I wandered by the booth circa 6:20.
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[info]looniewolf wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 04:48 pm (UTC)
Hmm...
Guess it either changed since I last went (2002) or I misread that bit.

Of course, considering when I went out in 2002 I didn't have a hotel room to stay and most of the people I knew had no idea I was going (Apparently I hadn't specifically said "I'm coming!"), I was lucky enough to share a room then. If I'd showed up Wednesday, I doubt there would have *been* a room to share. *grin*

I must say if I do it again, I will plan out everything ahead of time. Well, in terms of getting a room and registering and plotting some things out with friends and the like.

Rob H.
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[info]tiirz wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 08:52 am (UTC)
Will you be at the Los Angeles Worldcon next year? I need to check dates, but I'd also like to make Comic Con if they aren't too close.

I wish I was going this year... :(

And I also like Inuyasha, but most of the anime I'm watching currently is not kid-safe, I'm afraid. Speed Grapher, Trinity Blood, Elfen Lied, ect.
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[info]alicebentley wrote:
Jul. 18th, 2005 04:44 pm (UTC)
Phil and Kaja have already committed to being at DragonCon for 2006, so they're going to miss the WorldCon in LA.

But if plans hold true, next summer will be the Year of Many Conventions.
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[info]delazan wrote:
Jul. 14th, 2005 01:54 pm (UTC)
You Know You're a Lady Gamer When...
Your children shouting out Japanese words reminded me of the article I wrote for The Lady Gamer
http://www.theladygamer.com/Archives.html (scroll down to March 2005)

"You Know You're a Lady Gamer When..."
...All the cartoons your children watch are anime.

'nuff said.
-Lori
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