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Old 08-08-2012, 12:54 AM   #11
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Re: Fan Expo Canada 2012

Don't get trampled.....

I wonder if Hasbro will debut Season 5 of The Clone Wars there? They are debuting it at C6 a week earlier and its something they have done before.
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Old 08-08-2012, 08:12 AM   #12
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Ok so aside from knowing to come early is there anything else I should do? Its my first big con and I have never been to fan expo.
If you're looking to get autographs be prepared to wait in line 2-3 hours for some of the more popular celebrities. Most do not charge and if they do it is listed or you should be able to ask one of the fanexpo workers. What my wife and I do is shop on the first day (Thursday) and get autographs/ sit in on wookshops the second (Saturday). Saturday is by far the busiest day of the whole 4 days so be prepared to wait to get in if you get there later than 10am. They do have food inside the convention centre but the line ups are long and the foods is pretty expensive. Luckily there are a dozen restaurants in the area and food stands just outside.

They're are lots of cosplayers and they for the most part love having there picture taken. You should still ask however.
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Old 08-08-2012, 01:33 PM   #13
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Ok so aside from knowing to come early is there anything else I should do? Its my first big con and I have never been to fan expo.
Bring cash! I'm not sure how it works at Fan Expo Canada, but when I attended Fan Expo Vancouver, some of the sellers and comic artists there only accepted cash.

Bring a big backpack! It will be easier to lug your haul around the convention.

Also I would suggest bringing some snacks and drinks in case you are stuck in a lineup for awhile.
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Old 08-08-2012, 01:39 PM   #14
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...They're are lots of cosplayers and they for the most part love having there picture taken. You should still ask however.
Yeah, there will definitely be some awesome costumes at the convention. Just like this guy from Fan Expo Vancouver:

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so this is gonna be my first convention that I'm going to and I heard that if you wanna purchase some stuff, (Marvel Universe and Legends for me) what day do you suggest going on?

I heard it's best not to go Thur because everyone is still loading their stuff to sell.
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Bring cash! I'm not sure how it works at Fan Expo Canada, but when I attended Fan Expo Vancouver, some of the sellers and comic artists there only accepted cash.

Bring a big backpack! It will be easier to lug your haul around the convention.

Also I would suggest bringing some snacks and drinks in case you are stuck in a lineup for awhile.
Some of the local venders will offer debt/credit but the reception can be spotty at best. Cash, preferably small bills are preferred. The cash machines in the lobby of hotel that is attached is usually empty by Friday night.

A back pack is not necessary as many of the sponsors give away large bags for free. I have noticed in recent years they are pron to being searched by security on the way in/out while they don't both people with bags.

Snacks and drinks are a good idea though there is plenty to buy.

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so this is gonna be my first convention that I'm going to and I heard that if you wanna purchase some stuff, (Marvel Universe and Legends for me) what day do you suggest going on?

I heard it's best not to go Thur because everyone is still loading their stuff to sell.
Go Friday early in the morning, crowds are light and you won't have to wait to get in like you will on Thursday.
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If you're looking to get autographs be prepared to wait in line 2-3 hours for some of the more popular celebrities. Most do not charge and if they do it is listed or you should be able to ask one of the fanexpo workers. .
I just don't want people to get confused by this. While I'm sure there are lots of free autographs to be had(likely voice actors and comic artists) the main celebrities will be charging an autograph fee for sure.

So if your looking at meeting Stan Lee or Gillian Anderson or Levar Burton, so on - be prepared to pay from roughly $20-$80 for an autographed print depending on the size of the celebrity.

Major celebrities do these events because a pay day is involved for them.
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Go Friday early in the morning, crowds are light and you won't have to wait to get in like you will on Thursday.
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I wish I could attend! You guys have a lot of cool guests coming to the event!

I also noticed that there will be a Sketch Duel between GREG CAPULLO, DAVID FINCH, and TONY DANIEL!! It's going to be a Battle for the Cowl! LOL!
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Here's a list of who charging and how much.

http://www.fanexpocanada.com/photo-ops/
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