The con season is now underway, opening last weekend with Supanova! And it was the biggest one I've ever seen.
Saturday was packed, you could barely move inside, and outside was no different. I think this sudden increase of attendees would have been due to the big name guests like Christopher Lloyd and George Takei. But Supanova had rearranged their usual set up, which helped ease the crowds.
I know a lot of table and stall holders were disappointed to learn that the celebrity signings had been moved to a separate building, as a lot of sales come from people who only come for signings but check out the stalls on the way out. But in my opinion, Supanova made the right choice in separating the celebrities from the exhibitor's hall. The exhibitor's hall, as I said before, was packed full, I can't imagine how worse it would have been with people waiting in line for signings as well.
Supanova also seems to want to grow more, with Popcultcha and EB Games having massive stall space. What this means for the artist alley, I'm not sure, but I hope they don't begin ignoring the smaller artists, because they're a core part of the con and the community.
The convention also changed up access to it. Instead of being able to hang around outside without a pass, you needed a pass to get into Supanova's area of the showgrounds. Not only did this stop people loitering without passes, but it also made it easier to enter halls as you didn't have volunteers constantly asking to see your pass.
The second day was a lot quieter. I could actually browse the stalls without being pushed along by the crowd, it wasn't unbearably hot inside and out, and I got to see some of the celebrities walking around. My only complaint about the second day was they attempted to make and entrance only, and ext only door to the exhibitor hall. I wouldn't have a problem usually, but they started doing it halfway through the day. Though they gave up quickly.
My other complaint would have to be ticket prices. I know they've upped the prices because it's technically a three-day pass, but hardly anyone goes on Friday. Nothing is set up, the only thing on Friday is buying tokens for signings. I think they need to make the weekend pass a two-day pass, and then add an extra pass for the Friday for people who want to go.
Anyway, enough of what I thought of the convention, you're here for photos!
Like these photos on Facebook

Touka: Unknown

Annie: Unknown

Marty McFly: JM Cosplay

Loki Laufeyson: Unknown

Kyoshi Warrior: Os Cordis Cosplay

Rogue: Unknown

Q-Bee: Lilium Cosplay

Kaneki: Unknown
Uta: Eloquent Mx Loki
This is what happens when I forget to change the settings between indoor and outside. But I liked the photo too much not to post it.

Hulkbuster suit. It was massive and awesome!!

Rocket Racoon: Mudget Makes
I had been following Lisa's WIP shots of this cosplay, and was so excited to see it on person. It is amazing, and Lisa deserved the 1st place she won in the cosplay competition.

Nowi: Moko

Shuu: Unkown
Kaneki: Unknown
Uta: Eloquent Mx Loki

Satsuki: Jjangjelly

Kaneki: Unknown

Lolita: Unknown

Snowstorm Sivir: Weepin Witch Cosplay

Grey Jedi: Jedi Ragnar

Aoba: The Real Zenny

Yoruichi: Unknown

Effie: Suzie Northmore

Unknown: Unknown

Miku: English Rose of Chibi-Mage Koneko-chan Cosplay

Android 17: Jimmy Lorraine
Android 18: Silhouette d’Amour of Chibi-Mage Koneko-chan Cosplay

Android 17: Jimmy Lorraine
Android 18: Silhouette d’Amour of Chibi-Mage Koneko-chan Cosplay

Hawkeye: Jacqui Sale

Hawkeye: Jacqui Sale

Alucard: Eloquent Mx Loki

Haku: Ameno Kitarou

Wolf/Granny: Scod of Tripod
Red Riding Hood: His daughter
I didn’t realize this was Scod until I got home and took a double-take at the photo. I’m kind of disappointed that I didn’t realize it was him, because I really like Tripod’s work and would have liked to let him know. Oh well, he and his daughter were adorable anyway!

Belle: Unknown

Koujaku: Adel Thava

Cinderella: Miranda Claire

Cinderella: Miranda Claire

Celty: Unknown

Astrid: Unknown

Astrid: Unknown
Cersei Lannister: Unknown
Jaime Lannister: Unknown

Tsunade: Dean of Six Wings Photographyt

Tauriel: Unknown

Sailor Venus: Kokobelle Cosplay
Another time I forgot to change settings when going outside. But this Sailor Venus' outift was amazing!

Sailor Venus: Kokobelle Cosplay

Undertaker: Unknown

Black Swan: Unknown

Trunks: Jocasta DeVilleniuve
Goku: Gen Bignell
Vegeta: Nikki Bushby

Unknown: Unknown

Khal Drogo: Dylan Crabbe
Daenerys: Rhi Edwards

Penguin: Unknown

Tai: Jay Cumberbatch
Matt: Risika Cosplay

Sinbad: Fridge Kim
Tam Ara

Model: Miss Twisted

Model: Miss Twisted

Mink: ModernMortal Orochimaru
Oro did an amazing job on those dreads!

Koujaku: Sasuke AVENGED

Sith Lord: Jedi Ragnar

Kenshin: Unknown

Grell: Naomi Brincat
The following photos feature The I Like Shinies Fakery. I am currently organizing, with Eloquent Mx Loki, a couple of photoshoots to show off these amazing products!





Saturday was packed, you could barely move inside, and outside was no different. I think this sudden increase of attendees would have been due to the big name guests like Christopher Lloyd and George Takei. But Supanova had rearranged their usual set up, which helped ease the crowds.
I know a lot of table and stall holders were disappointed to learn that the celebrity signings had been moved to a separate building, as a lot of sales come from people who only come for signings but check out the stalls on the way out. But in my opinion, Supanova made the right choice in separating the celebrities from the exhibitor's hall. The exhibitor's hall, as I said before, was packed full, I can't imagine how worse it would have been with people waiting in line for signings as well.
Supanova also seems to want to grow more, with Popcultcha and EB Games having massive stall space. What this means for the artist alley, I'm not sure, but I hope they don't begin ignoring the smaller artists, because they're a core part of the con and the community.
The convention also changed up access to it. Instead of being able to hang around outside without a pass, you needed a pass to get into Supanova's area of the showgrounds. Not only did this stop people loitering without passes, but it also made it easier to enter halls as you didn't have volunteers constantly asking to see your pass.
The second day was a lot quieter. I could actually browse the stalls without being pushed along by the crowd, it wasn't unbearably hot inside and out, and I got to see some of the celebrities walking around. My only complaint about the second day was they attempted to make and entrance only, and ext only door to the exhibitor hall. I wouldn't have a problem usually, but they started doing it halfway through the day. Though they gave up quickly.
My other complaint would have to be ticket prices. I know they've upped the prices because it's technically a three-day pass, but hardly anyone goes on Friday. Nothing is set up, the only thing on Friday is buying tokens for signings. I think they need to make the weekend pass a two-day pass, and then add an extra pass for the Friday for people who want to go.
Anyway, enough of what I thought of the convention, you're here for photos!
Like these photos on Facebook

Touka: Unknown

Annie: Unknown

Marty McFly: JM Cosplay

Loki Laufeyson: Unknown

Kyoshi Warrior: Os Cordis Cosplay

Rogue: Unknown

Q-Bee: Lilium Cosplay

Kaneki: Unknown
Uta: Eloquent Mx Loki
This is what happens when I forget to change the settings between indoor and outside. But I liked the photo too much not to post it.

Hulkbuster suit. It was massive and awesome!!

Rocket Racoon: Mudget Makes
I had been following Lisa's WIP shots of this cosplay, and was so excited to see it on person. It is amazing, and Lisa deserved the 1st place she won in the cosplay competition.

Nowi: Moko

Shuu: Unkown
Kaneki: Unknown
Uta: Eloquent Mx Loki

Satsuki: Jjangjelly

Kaneki: Unknown

Lolita: Unknown

Snowstorm Sivir: Weepin Witch Cosplay

Grey Jedi: Jedi Ragnar

Aoba: The Real Zenny

Yoruichi: Unknown

Effie: Suzie Northmore

Unknown: Unknown

Miku: English Rose of Chibi-Mage Koneko-chan Cosplay

Android 17: Jimmy Lorraine
Android 18: Silhouette d’Amour of Chibi-Mage Koneko-chan Cosplay

Android 17: Jimmy Lorraine
Android 18: Silhouette d’Amour of Chibi-Mage Koneko-chan Cosplay

Hawkeye: Jacqui Sale

Hawkeye: Jacqui Sale

Alucard: Eloquent Mx Loki

Haku: Ameno Kitarou

Wolf/Granny: Scod of Tripod
Red Riding Hood: His daughter
I didn’t realize this was Scod until I got home and took a double-take at the photo. I’m kind of disappointed that I didn’t realize it was him, because I really like Tripod’s work and would have liked to let him know. Oh well, he and his daughter were adorable anyway!

Belle: Unknown

Koujaku: Adel Thava

Cinderella: Miranda Claire

Cinderella: Miranda Claire

Celty: Unknown

Astrid: Unknown

Astrid: Unknown

Cersei Lannister: Unknown
Jaime Lannister: Unknown

Tsunade: Dean of Six Wings Photographyt

Tauriel: Unknown

Sailor Venus: Kokobelle Cosplay
Another time I forgot to change settings when going outside. But this Sailor Venus' outift was amazing!

Sailor Venus: Kokobelle Cosplay

Undertaker: Unknown

Black Swan: Unknown

Trunks: Jocasta DeVilleniuve
Goku: Gen Bignell
Vegeta: Nikki Bushby

Unknown: Unknown

Khal Drogo: Dylan Crabbe
Daenerys: Rhi Edwards

Penguin: Unknown

Tai: Jay Cumberbatch
Matt: Risika Cosplay

Sinbad: Fridge Kim
Tam Ara

Model: Miss Twisted

Model: Miss Twisted

Mink: ModernMortal Orochimaru
Oro did an amazing job on those dreads!

Koujaku: Sasuke AVENGED

Sith Lord: Jedi Ragnar

Kenshin: Unknown

Grell: Naomi Brincat
The following photos feature The I Like Shinies Fakery. I am currently organizing, with Eloquent Mx Loki, a couple of photoshoots to show off these amazing products!





Hello! I am the Aoba cosplay. If you could credit me that would be great. I am on instagram as @therealzenny . Great photo though! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank-you for letting me know, I've updated the credit :D I'm glad you like the photo.
Delete