Last weekend as Melbourne's Oz Comic Con! It was my first Comic Con ever and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
Over the years I have heard how terribly run the Comic Cons have been, with last year people finally pointing out some improvements. I didn't get to see much of the convention, as I was helping out at Tentacle Spine's stall, but when I did get a chance to wander it was well set out, with the space clearly being divided into Artist ally, bigger stores, and then signing area. A nice touch was that the entry lead straight into the artist ally; promoting local artists over the stores.
An annoyance was that the convention was right down at door 10 in the exhibition center, but with at least 2 other conventions on at the same time someone had to be in the back. Though to try to help make it easier OzCC divided the hallway into two so that those who still needed tickets took up one side whilst those who already had tickets could come and go. Whilst this attempt was appreciated, they divided it so those waiting were on the right hand side, meaning when people left they had to cut across the queue coming in. Australians naturally go to the left so this was disruptive. And it wasn't until Sunday afternoon that they began to widen the 'already have passes' section, so the rest of the weekend that area was cramped as less people needed tickets.
It was so busy too. But not just the regular crowd, older generations and families were attending, which was really great to see. This convention gives me the feeling that if it was run really well Australia could start having a convention the size of America's Comic Cons. They used Pax's tape on the floor of for queues (I am so thankful for this trend), the panels areas (whilst I didn't get to see any) were obvious and stood out, usually they are just little boxed in spaces that I don't realize are for panels until the end of the weekend. The cosplay area was a nice spot, and the addition of back drops let people have better shots without the crowds in the background. And the artist tables had a lot of space behind them, which for Tentacle spine with five people, and one getting into Immortan Joe, was amazing.
Overall I did enjoy this convention. I didn't get to see much of it, so I don't know if that would have changed my mind, but from what I saw it was pretty well run and organized, and I think it will be a convention that I start attending now.
But enough about the convention it is time for Photos!
If you're interested in purchasing prints of you photos, you can find more information HERE
Coslayers, if you see yourself here, please let me know so I can add your credit. Also please let me know if you have trouble saving these photos (some people can and some people can't)
And don't forget to like Slippery Photography on Facebook
Harley Quinn: Katie of JoKa Photography
Poison Ivy: Salsa Rose Cosplay
Immortan Joe: Tentakitten
Nick Wilde: Ben
Judy Hopps: LHT Creations
Winter Soldier: Unknown
Clear: BRBeeps
Ren: Unknown
Mink: Unknown
Grell: Eloquent Mx Loki
Dress by Clockwork Butterfly
Sebastian: Vio Cosplay
Darth Maul: Unknown
Unknown: Unknown
Grell: Eloquent Mx Loki
Dress by Clockwork Butterfly
Ciel: Unknown
Grell: Eloquent Mx Loki
Dress by Clockwork Butterfly
June: MonDays
Alice: The Fluffy Dragon
Sailor Mercury: Sara Shin
Furry: Nikki De lacovo
Suit: Key-Feathers
Padme: Unknown
Judy Hopps: Unknown
Noiz: Moridae
Matt the Radar Technician: Unknown
Poison Ivy: Unknown
Black Panther: Unknown
How awesome is this Black Panther! Definitely one of my favorite cosplays from the weekend.
Anakin: Unknown
Obi Wan: Unknown
Daenerys Targaryen: Unknown
Carl Fredricksen: Unknown
Russell: Unknown
Kevin: Unknown
Toriel: Unknown
Cloud: Unknown
Robin: InTimdation
Black Canary: Claire Creates
Banshee Queen: Unknown
Banshee Queen: Unknown
Tobio Kageyama: Zen Fletcher Cosplay
Unknown: Unknown
Goldfish Plant: Unknown
Dark Elf: Unknown
Jack Frost: Blue Fruit Cosplay
I also took some photos of the costumes on display in the cosplay area. It was nice being able to see the detailing these people put in up close.
Connor Kenway: Mudget Makes
Unknown: Unknown
Blueberry Cheesecake: Clam Wings
Ursula: Unknown
Unknown: Unknown
Barbarian: JM Cosplay
Unknown: Unknown
Over the years I have heard how terribly run the Comic Cons have been, with last year people finally pointing out some improvements. I didn't get to see much of the convention, as I was helping out at Tentacle Spine's stall, but when I did get a chance to wander it was well set out, with the space clearly being divided into Artist ally, bigger stores, and then signing area. A nice touch was that the entry lead straight into the artist ally; promoting local artists over the stores.
An annoyance was that the convention was right down at door 10 in the exhibition center, but with at least 2 other conventions on at the same time someone had to be in the back. Though to try to help make it easier OzCC divided the hallway into two so that those who still needed tickets took up one side whilst those who already had tickets could come and go. Whilst this attempt was appreciated, they divided it so those waiting were on the right hand side, meaning when people left they had to cut across the queue coming in. Australians naturally go to the left so this was disruptive. And it wasn't until Sunday afternoon that they began to widen the 'already have passes' section, so the rest of the weekend that area was cramped as less people needed tickets.
It was so busy too. But not just the regular crowd, older generations and families were attending, which was really great to see. This convention gives me the feeling that if it was run really well Australia could start having a convention the size of America's Comic Cons. They used Pax's tape on the floor of for queues (I am so thankful for this trend), the panels areas (whilst I didn't get to see any) were obvious and stood out, usually they are just little boxed in spaces that I don't realize are for panels until the end of the weekend. The cosplay area was a nice spot, and the addition of back drops let people have better shots without the crowds in the background. And the artist tables had a lot of space behind them, which for Tentacle spine with five people, and one getting into Immortan Joe, was amazing.
Overall I did enjoy this convention. I didn't get to see much of it, so I don't know if that would have changed my mind, but from what I saw it was pretty well run and organized, and I think it will be a convention that I start attending now.
But enough about the convention it is time for Photos!
If you're interested in purchasing prints of you photos, you can find more information HERE
Coslayers, if you see yourself here, please let me know so I can add your credit. Also please let me know if you have trouble saving these photos (some people can and some people can't)
And don't forget to like Slippery Photography on Facebook
Harley Quinn: Katie of JoKa Photography
Poison Ivy: Salsa Rose Cosplay
Immortan Joe: Tentakitten
Nick Wilde: Ben
Judy Hopps: LHT Creations
Winter Soldier: Unknown
Clear: BRBeeps
Ren: Unknown
Mink: Unknown
Grell: Eloquent Mx Loki
Dress by Clockwork Butterfly
Sebastian: Vio Cosplay
Darth Maul: Unknown
Unknown: Unknown
Grell: Eloquent Mx Loki
Dress by Clockwork Butterfly
Ciel: Unknown
Grell: Eloquent Mx Loki
Dress by Clockwork Butterfly
June: MonDays
Alice: The Fluffy Dragon
Sailor Mercury: Sara Shin
Furry: Nikki De lacovo
Suit: Key-Feathers
Padme: Unknown
Judy Hopps: Unknown
Noiz: Moridae
Matt the Radar Technician: Unknown
Poison Ivy: Unknown
Black Panther: Unknown
How awesome is this Black Panther! Definitely one of my favorite cosplays from the weekend.
Anakin: Unknown
Obi Wan: Unknown
Daenerys Targaryen: Unknown
Carl Fredricksen: Unknown
Russell: Unknown
Kevin: Unknown
Toriel: Unknown
Cloud: Unknown
Robin: InTimdation
Black Canary: Claire Creates
Banshee Queen: Unknown
Banshee Queen: Unknown
Tobio Kageyama: Zen Fletcher Cosplay
Unknown: Unknown
Goldfish Plant: Unknown
Dark Elf: Unknown
Jack Frost: Blue Fruit Cosplay
I also took some photos of the costumes on display in the cosplay area. It was nice being able to see the detailing these people put in up close.
Connor Kenway: Mudget Makes
Unknown: Unknown
Blueberry Cheesecake: Clam Wings
Ursula: Unknown
Unknown: Unknown
Barbarian: JM Cosplay
Unknown: Unknown
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