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Sweet! I'm planning to be there next year, so if anyone is interested in sharing hotel space, let me know.
From: Los Angeles, CA | Registered: Nov 2003
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Alas, my kitchen renovation set me 'way back this year. I don't see any travel in my immediate future.
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yeah. despite the benevolent-conspiratorial musings of Abin et al over the summer, I don't see it happening, either.
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada | Registered: Dec 2003
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Funny thing, Ive never gone to SDCC and Ive decided to go in 11 with my Anime loving son as a graduation gift, any tips on how to have a great time would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Webers World | Registered: Dec 2003
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1. Realize ahead of time that you won't be able to do everything. There's just too much to do. Accept that up front and take a relaxed approach to the con. 2. Plan ahead. Look over the list of artists attending and the panel summaries so you know who you want to try to see and which panels look interesting. Doing some advance planning can help with managing how overwhelming the con can be. Also, it'll help you plan items to bring to have signed. 3. Make a list of specific items that you want to look for in the dealer booths. You don't want to be at the con trying to remember if you have a copy of an obscure trade paperback or single issue. 4. Realize that you're going to want to buy things not on that list, so budget for more than you think you'll spend. Much more. 5. Don't be afraid to take a day off during the con. There's lots of other stuff to see and do in San Diego. (However, if I'm honest, I have to admit that I didn't take any days off in '08; I didn't want to miss a moment!) 6. Be prepared for crowds. Not every spot on the con floor is impassable, but there will be times when navigation across the floor will feel like it requires a map, compass, sextant, and a teleporter. The upshot of this is to never be in a hurry to get anywhere. Always give yourself lots of time.
It's an incredible experience and I've had a blast both times I've been. There are many who say it's gotten to big or too Hollywood, but it really is what you make it. If you want it to be a comic convention, then attend comic-related panels, meet comic artists and writers, buy rare comics and, like magic, you've just attended a comic convention. At the same time, if you want to see movie and TV stars, hear about the studios' new releases, etc., that's there too. Make it the convention you want to attend and ignore the griefers who don't know how.
Hope to see you there!
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Purchase your passes as soon as they get back on sale. Right now registration is closed (it was suppose to start at the start of November but crashed twice) Best to periodically visit the Comic Con site to see if passes are on sale.
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From: Webers World | Registered: Dec 2003
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one thing i found is i couldn't do back to back things.
something at 2-330 and expect to catch a show at 330 -5 (or whatever).
not only might it be far away but people line up for good things early. (maybe if you get lucky and know where you're going) in fact i kinda did one show a day. and then just wandered around. but i think thats a very low estimate cause i was pooped out from being around so many peoples.
From: Ninja Land | Registered: Nov 2004
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Although I'm located outside of Philly, I don't think I've ever heard of that one. I've been to Wizard World Philadelphia a couple times and, if that is any indication, I would say that the best thing about Philly-based cons is the availability of tons of inexpensive Silver/Bronze age back-issues. That was something that I found was notably absent at SDCC.
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Registration test on Wednesday December 15 Short version: Comicon will test their new badge registration system Wednesday morning at 8 am Pacific by making 1000 badges available. If all goes well, they'll open the flood gates again.
Perfect timing; I get paid Wednesday...
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