Alright folks theres been few announcements and tickets go on sale this week...maybe.
2000AD are gonna be there and that better include Tharg in full jumpsuit.
I'll probs do my usual and go full nerd on the Saturday and then spend time with wife/kids on Sunday.
Any of the usual mob going? Any noobs wanna brave the pub afterwards?
I hope to be in attendance!
Yep, shall be throwing myself half-heartedly into this :)
I'll be there!
I can't wait!
second guests list and tickets on sale this Friday!
I'm hoping to be going this year. Last year I had some immense trouble with my ticket not arriving in the post and having to get a replacement. Hopefully, the experience will be a little less stressful this year. :D
Judge Russell's smuggling me over in his Justice Department approved suitcase. Z
Saturday ticket now purchased. Here comes the waiting part. I hope everybody going has a good time. :thumbsup:
Looking to patrol this one in my Kit. ;)
Should be around and in the bar across the road as per usual :)
Tickets on sale:
https://gccon.wordpress.com/ (https://gccon.wordpress.com/)
everyone still game?
Just bought my ticket for the Saturday
That's me booked up for the weekend.
I should make it- just need to buy tickets, book a megabus and some cheap-ersed room with minimal facilities to kip in. I think Mrs Deever is being a homebody this time aroond so I won't have a massive bag full of useless shite to haul about, which is great.
I would love to go, but as it coincides with the birthday of my civilian counterpart, it as been... hinted at that it may be best I did not attend..!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 28 April, 2015, 07:56:04 PM
I would love to go, but as it coincides with the birthday of my civilian counterpart, it as been... hinted at that it may be best I did not attend..!
Just bring him/her along? They will find out you're a geek sometime :D
ha!
Thought payday was Thursday... it was today.
:D
Booked booked and booked. I'll be there, see yous then.
My local con, course I'll be there. Enjoyed last year, have some cheeky ripostes ready [scripted] if that cheeky H Chaykin shows his face this time. See some of youse there I'm sure.
Quote from: Dog Deever on 28 April, 2015, 06:23:27 PM
I should make it- just need to buy tickets, book a megabus and some cheap-ersed room with minimal facilities to kip in. I think Mrs Deever is being a homebody this time aroond so I won't have a massive bag full of useless shite to haul about, which is great.
That's no way to talk about your better half!
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 28 April, 2015, 11:09:44 PM
Quote from: Dog Deever on 28 April, 2015, 06:23:27 PM
I should make it- just need to buy tickets, book a megabus and some cheap-ersed room with minimal facilities to kip in. I think Mrs Deever is being a homebody this time aroond so I won't have a massive bag full of useless shite to haul about, which is great.
That's no way to talk about your better half!
:lol:
erm... aye , well... see now, I never meant it like that, honest (still funny though).
My better half is waaaay better than me, I but bask in her radiance. Tall, but not 'massive', and definitely not useless- it was her bank card that paid for it all!
She does, however, possess the Achilles heel of over-packing with 'just in case' items.
I'd love to see you there Richmond!
I'll buy you a drink!
I'm sure there's a double park bench somewhere in Glasgow...
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 April, 2015, 02:12:12 PM
I'm sure there's a double park bench somewhere in Glasgow...
Bench? What do you think I am? The Queen of England?
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 29 April, 2015, 06:13:57 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 April, 2015, 02:12:12 PM
I'm sure there's a double park bench somewhere in Glasgow...
Bench? What do you think I am? The Queen of England?
I ain't never seen no queen in her damned undies...
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 April, 2015, 06:46:55 PM
I ain't never seen no queen in her damned undies...
We all know that's untrue
Well seeing as Tips hasn't said anything I thought it safe to buy a family weekender :lol:
It looks like quite a good line up...for the pub afterwards.
Good stuff. Looking forward to this.
Huff- d'ye ken whether the inestimable Dode C shall be in attendance?
Quote from: Dog Deever on 30 April, 2015, 08:46:51 PM
Huff- d'ye ken whether the inestimable Dode C shall be in attendance?
Seeing him tonight fir a pint, will ask, I'll ask.
That's a go-er, fingers crossed. now tickets and a half decent hotel room.
Failing that, the nearest park.
Got mine for the Saturday - should be too hungover to make the Sunday!
Weekend ticket booked. Now to find some cheap accomodation for the Saturday night.
Renfrew street running along parallel and just behind the venue has a few B&B's.
The ones I've been in are pretty minimal, but clean which is fine when you're not actually planning on being there very much.
Not as cheap this year as I was last, but that could be a reflection of my procrastination as much as anything else.
Room booked. Yay.
Wahey, after party back at Tips gaff confirmed.
Ticket bought for both days. Looking forward to drinks on the Saturday evening with the usual suspects, Satanist, Tipps, Proudhuff and Dog Deever etc, if you are around :)
Which sauchiehall street drinking hole will it be this year?
Heard a rumour at the weekend that a few guests have pulled out of this :-X
I'm gonna guess the Whetherspoons as chances are a few of the oldies need a good sit down.
Like me. :lol:
Weekend ticket also now bought - nearly forgot :-[
Booked. So if you see a 2012 Judge named MacRoth, do come say hello. ;)
I will :)
*Squeek*
Ahem, I mean yeah, no bother fabulous art producing fellow.....Lol!
Has anyone had their ticket/wrist band delivered yet? I had an email saying they had my money but nothing since!
Only ordered it about 5 mins before posting....so it'd be a post office record if I had mine yet! ;)
Arf! I'm two weeks since payment was taken so hopefully they are waiting on the printers!
Most likely. If they all get printed at once, it's a fair bet they'll save some cash, so I'd expect they'll wait till the last moment before going to press.
From previous experience it'll be about 2 weeks before just to ensure a squeaky bum for all.
Oh and a heads up that Cameron Stewart is at FP Glasgow this Thursday for anyone who likes queuing in the rain.
Have booked hotel and Con tickets for both maself and The Dodester!! hazzah!
Guests cancelled? they have guests? Must get out the Bar this year and look around ;)
Yeah, there is no printed tickets yet.
I went up to the CCA on friday with the plan to to pick up tickets and cut out the online booking fee.
I left with no physical tickets but still got a booking fee lol :)
An official 2000ad presence at this years event though which is cool. I'll fill some gaps in my casefile collection.
Yeah I was shitting it last year over tickets, AND the year before. Got an email from them to say..
"Thank you so much for your order!
Your tickets to Glasgow Comic Con 2015 will be shipped out from the 1st of June."
so... someday soon.
Just ask Pete Wells how to get in for nothing.
He didn't even sign the greasy Greggs bag I brought.
Oh goody, a month of coming home from work with queasy feeling. Will today be the day that my ticket arrived? Come the day, I'll be sitting in the bar by myself, sipping on a soft drink. ;)
Mine came today - registered post.
GCC and ThoughtBubble in the same post today :) Smashin'.
Mine too, registered too
Woohoo! I lovely little present on the waiting on the mat when I got home this evening. Usually it is bills or those charity collection bags. Have a good time, folks. Hopefully I will bump into you and here's to better weather in July as it has been rotten thus far. :D
Mine arrived too.
Time to start hiding twenty pound notes so that I have a bit more spending money. What was that about dishonesty?
Mine's in today too
We're fair showing up the Souther softies with this excellent display of organisation!
And none of us will be dressing up to gain some kind of bizarre sexual gratification?
(Well no more than usual)
I look forward to seeing the hordes descend upon the con :D
Quote from: Buttonman on 05 June, 2015, 06:58:47 PM
We're fair showing up the Souther softies with this excellent display of organisation!
Still plenty of time for us to pull out one by one leaing one person alone at the Con bar going "Bastards!"
Collected my tickets from post office on Saturday - Woohoo!
Wife and kids will be there all weekend so if someone can come up to us at about 4pm and let the Mrs know that I'm required at the bar for a comic related emergency that would be great.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 08 June, 2015, 08:50:47 AM
Quote from: Buttonman on 05 June, 2015, 06:58:47 PM
We're fair showing up the Souther softies with this excellent display of organisation!
Still plenty of time for us to pull out one by one leaving one person alone at the Con bar going "Bastards!"
That'll be me won't it.
Quote from: Satanist on 08 June, 2015, 12:15:10 PM
if someone can come up to us at about 4pm and let the Mrs know that I'm required at the bar for a comic related emergency that would be great.
Could come 'arrest' you and take you off to the 'cubes' where we will apply 'mind altering chemicals' to make you easier to question? ;)
I'll be there on Saturday. I'll see you all in the bar no doubt. Looking forward to it.
Gonna be there on the saturday despite accidently buying the weekend ticket
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 08 June, 2015, 08:50:47 AM
Quote from: Buttonman on 05 June, 2015, 06:58:47 PM
We're fair showing up the Souther softies with this excellent display of organisation!
Still plenty of time for us to pull out one by one leaing one person alone at the Con bar going "Bastards!"
Plenty of time to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in true Jock style...
I'm heading doon the road on the Friday so I should get in in the early evening. I have no plans, so if anyone is knocking around Glasgow on Friday evening keep an eye out for an aimlessly wandering teuchter- else I might see you before you manage to avoid me...
:D
There's a Drink Draw event on in the Convention CCA bar on the Friday night. I might head in there for a while if you are around Bruce.
I'll take a peek in, I'm just round the corner from it. See you there then :).
Cameron Stewart no longer attending.
Also may pop into CCA on Friday night as I pass it on my way home from work.
I'll be at the CCA bar on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. See ya's there!
I go regularly to the drink n draw night so ill definitely be at that event ive not got a ticket but im intending to go on saturday,
...anyone thought of designing up name-tags for forum members?
Maybe if we hang around monty we can use him as a rallying point? (he'll be wearing a name-tag)
I will have a nametag...of sorts......on my Judge uniform. ;)
I'll be wearing my Watchmen smiley face badge. :wave:
Voting now open for the SICBA awards - presented at the con on Saturday night - with Robbie Burns Witch Hunter by myself, Emma Beeby and Tiernen Trevallion nominated in several categories.
Voting is quick and easy, and happens here:
http://www.sicba.org.uk/ (http://www.sicba.org.uk/)
Quote from: 8-Ball on 19 June, 2015, 10:09:31 PM
I'll be wearing my Watchmen smiley face badge. :wave:
if that's all you're wearing I hope you pin it somewhere discreet...ouch! :D
Quote from: Grugz on 20 June, 2015, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: 8-Ball on 19 June, 2015, 10:09:31 PM
I'll be wearing my Watchmen smiley face badge. :wave:
if that's all you're wearing I hope you pin it somewhere discreet...ouch! :D
:think: :o ;) :thumbsup:
Quote from: GordonR on 20 June, 2015, 05:32:40 PM
Voting now open for the SICBA awards - presented at the con on Saturday night - with Robbie Burns Witch Hunter by myself, Emma Beeby and Tiernen Trevallion nominated in several categories.
Voting is quick and easy, and happens here:
http://www.sicba.org.uk/ (http://www.sicba.org.uk/)
Done and done. Good luck!
Voted.
I will be wearing my 'perp' costume.
Quote from: GordonR on 20 June, 2015, 05:32:40 PM
Voting now open for the SICBA awards - presented at the con on Saturday night - with Robbie Burns Witch Hunter by myself, Emma Beeby and Tiernen Trevallion nominated in several categories.
Voting is quick and easy, and happens here:
http://www.sicba.org.uk/ (http://www.sicba.org.uk/)
Done, and was that their footwear in Roderick's shop in last week's Absalom?
Fellow Judges, I am in need of some advice for the Glasgow Comic con.....
This will be my first visit to a comic convention. I do have a judges outfit to wear but need to know is there facilities there you can change into costume at all. ALSO I would like to have a few items signed by various members of the 2000AD panel. I would like to attend both days. Can you buy tickets at the door ??
Which day would be best for either ...comments please !!!!
I live only 20 miles south of Glasgow and will travel by train. ( or lawmaster if I can find one)
I don't know for definite regarding changing areas but last year your colleague Judge Russell went back to his hotel to change - whether through choice or necessity I don't recall. Just come up on the train in costume - spread the word and scare some fare dodgers.
As for tickets I'd probably book to be sure - it has sold out in the past, and you can't guarantee the Pete Wells 'free entry' door will be unattended again.
Cheers Buttonman, I will look into booking tickets to be sure.
All/some of your GCC questions (probably) answered.
https://gccon.wordpress.com (https://gccon.wordpress.com)
Tickets do seem to be still available at the door. But I'd check with the organisers or do the sensible thing and buy them in advance, before I travelled across central Scotland dressed as a comic book character.
Quote from: JUDGE BURNS on 24 June, 2015, 09:32:37 PM
Fellow Judges, I am in need of some advice for the Glasgow Comic con.....
This will be my first visit to a comic convention. I do have a judges outfit to wear but need to know is there facilities there you can change into costume at all. ALSO I would like to have a few items signed by various members of the 2000AD panel. I would like to attend both days. Can you buy tickets at the door ??
Which day would be best for either ...comments please !!!!
I live only 20 miles south of Glasgow and will travel by train. ( or lawmaster if I can find one)
Hi, there's 2000AD creators involved in panels over both days :)
I'd also recommend pre-booking tixs - gets you ni quicker too :)
see you there
I've got my tickets booked . Looking forward. To my first ever comic con.
It's deciding what to bring to get signed by the 2000AD bots that's worrying me now!
To be honest, I'm in this for the drinking.
That said, am I right in thinking there's a 2000ad stand of some kind?
Who'll be there? More important, will there be goodies?
As far as I know Colin MacNeil is a guest at the 2000ad table and there are a few other 2000ad droids in attendance with their own tables for signings etc. Schedules and guest locations on attached link.
https://gccon.wordpress.com/schedule/
https://gccon.wordpress.com/floor-plans/
The programme is quite varied (as it should be) for my limited tastes so I can see me taking in a couple of the talks - only 30 minutes for the Al Ewing one ! - before repairing to the bar. I will of course scour the dealer rooms and hopefully pick up some of the 2000ad Con exclusives.
Mine's a pint Dr X!
No, not of cardiac drugs!
Well, it seems I'll be there on Sunday! Woohoo!
wowhoo!!
Look forward to meeting you all! ;)
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 29 June, 2015, 08:14:39 PM
Well, it seems I'll be there on Sunday! Woohoo!
Woo and indeed Hoo! :)
But it does mean you will miss Sat night where I will be a lightweight and skulk off early and Buttonman and Proudhuff will drunkenly argue about letter writing before falling into each others arms and sobbing uncontrollably.
I imagine.
Actually starting to get quite hyped for this now.
Hang on? More people attending? Aren't we meant to be pulling out by now?
I'm still up for it btw. And may even make the Friday night drink and draw session as well.
I can't wait to get to my first comic con and I'm bringing my youngest son. He will be in costume as well.
Is there a car park near by to the event at all?
There is multi-story one behind the Kings theatre on Bath street (one down from Sauchiehall st) which is quite near. Think its quite pricey though.
Can a grown up organise a group photo? maybe at the bar the 2000ad stall?
I'm sure my wife will oblige ...that's if she tags along ! :-)
My gun holster arrived today but it's not big enough to hold my lawgiver MK 2 from planet replicas!!
Can anyone suggest a last minute replacement for a lawgiver??? Would any of the small nerf guns do?
Quote from: Satanist on 30 June, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 29 June, 2015, 08:14:39 PM
Well, it seems I'll be there on Sunday! Woohoo!
Woo and indeed Hoo! :)
But it does mean you will miss Sat night where I will be a lightweight and skulk off early and Buttonman and Proudhuff will drunkenly argue about letter writing before falling into each others arms and sobbing uncontrollably.
I imagine.
That's unlikely to happen for a fifth straight year.
Who's meeting who, where?
I'm coming back from Spain for this, so use my ruddy glow (ie my scarlet face) as a beacon
Either at the bar in CCA or likely later the Whetherspoons across the road. Folk just tend to gather randomly, like belly button fluff.
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 June, 2015, 04:36:20 PM
Who's meeting who, where?
I'm coming back from Spain for this, so use my ruddy glow (ie my scarlet face) as a beacon
I'll be the skinny dude with the buzz cut sitting in the CCA bar reading his purchases. I'm pretty sure that I was in the presence of my fellow squaxx last year but my terminal shyness prevented me from introducing myself. Hello in advance to anyone who thinks that they've seen me. :wave:
Quote from: JUDGE BURNS on 30 June, 2015, 02:50:30 PM
I'm sure my wife will oblige ...that's if she tags along ! :-)
My gun holster arrived today but it's not big enough to hold my lawgiver MK 2 from planet replicas!!
Can anyone suggest a last minute replacement for a lawgiver??? Would any of the small nerf guns do?
I have a NERF gun that my little brother custom made into a lwgiver for my birthday. I can't recall what it was. But I will bring it along and, if it fits your holster, I'm happy to let you borrow it for the weekend. It fires bullets and everything.
He has a Facebook page called MONKEYTRON COLLECTIVE where he shows the custom figures and nerf guns he does - it will probably be somewhere in the photos from around August 2014.
Oh it was a Retailliator. (Or in old Nerf gun language, I think that was a RECON).
Rebellion should totally do a kickstarter for Mark I and Mark II Lawgiver Nerf guns... (I'm kidding!)
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 01 July, 2015, 01:07:55 PM
Oh it was a Retailliator. (Or in old Nerf gun language, I think that was a RECON).
Rebellion should totally do a kickstarter for Mark I and Mark II Lawgiver Nerf guns... (I'm kidding!)
Only if they fire six different types of foam.
Somebody has to...
Sorry Guys I'm not coming : severe family stuff, the wonderful Dode C can fill you in about it if you see him there.
Aw jeez Tom, that's a pity - hope all is OK at Proudhuff Mansions.
Can I have your ticket?
Not really, got one!
I have a friend that would have your ticket.
The lovely Dawn (Judo Masters).
Sorry to hear that Huffster - Hope all's alright with you and yours!
Also I cannae make the Friday night .
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 July, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
Somebody has to...
Sorry Guys I'm not coming : severe family stuff, the wonderful Dode C can fill you in about it if you see him there.
Dude! hope all is well, sad you won't be there...one of my fav parts of GCC is hanging out with fellow Squaxx Library Scum xxx
Quote from: stacey on 02 July, 2015, 11:53:13 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 July, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
Somebody has to...
Sorry Guys I'm not coming : severe family stuff, the wonderful Dode C can fill you in about it if you see him there.
Dude! hope all is well, sad you won't be there...one of my fav parts of GCC is hanging out with fellow Squaxx Library Scum xxx
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Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 July, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
Somebody has to...
Sorry Guys I'm not coming : severe family stuff, the wonderful Dode C can fill you in about it if you see him there.
Och - bad luck. Hope it's nothing too bad and things get sorted.
I can attend for a bit of Friday night as well now (but not for too long as I don't want to mess up my saturday arrival time). What's the script with the Drink and Draw on Friday then?
I asked at the DnD last week, its in the pub round the corner from the CCA halfway up the hill (no one could pronounce the name) it usually starts at 7...
Cheers - I think I know the one you mean.
What time does it start?
Quote from: Paul Moore on 02 July, 2015, 01:26:16 PM
I asked at the DnD last week, its in the pub round the corner from the CCA halfway up the hill (no one could pronounce the name) it usually starts at 7...
It's not round the corner from the CCA; it
is the CCA. The Saramago Bar, at the venue's side entrance.
The 2000AD droids' meal out is happening at a secret location that night, but I dare say some of us might make it along to the Saramago or Sauchiehall St Wetherspoons afterward.
Quote from: GordonR on 02 July, 2015, 05:02:11 PM
The 2000AD droids' meal out is happening at a secret location that night.
BP garage?
Using the power of google...
Jun 29
Glasgow Drink N Draw @glasgowdraw
So this friday is our special @glasgowcomiccon Drink N Draw at the Saramago bar in the CCA (side entrance). Come join us from 7pm onwards.
Right then, regardless if nobody else can make it, , I will be along for that from 7 til about 930pm. And I will prolly be in the Saramago Cafe Bar part of CCA from about 6 having me tea.
I am spectacularly chuffed that this whole thing is taking place at aVegan venue. It's not often I don't have to watch (I.e moan about) what I get to eat and drink.
Quote from: Dog Deever on 02 July, 2015, 01:09:52 PM
Quote from: stacey on 02 July, 2015, 11:53:13 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 July, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
Somebody has to...
Sorry Guys I'm not coming : severe family stuff, the wonderful Dode C can fill you in about it if you see him there.
Dude! hope all is well, sad you won't be there...one of my fav parts of GCC is hanging out with fellow Squaxx Library Scum xxx
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Cheers for the kind words (and the fotae of last years Library Scum get together) my ticket is safely in the hands of the Mighty Dode C.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 02 July, 2015, 11:33:11 PM
Quote from: Dog Deever on 02 July, 2015, 01:09:52 PM
Quote from: stacey on 02 July, 2015, 11:53:13 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 01 July, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
Somebody has to...
Sorry Guys I'm not coming : severe family stuff, the wonderful Dode C can fill you in about it if you see him there.
Dude! hope all is well, sad you won't be there...one of my fav parts of GCC is hanging out with fellow Squaxx Library Scum xxx
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ZLN8_PdWdY/VK1JS0paMzI/AAAAAAAACRc/6RYy83MGEFc/s1600/programa_the_librarians_0_1.png)
Cheers for the kind words (and the fotae of last years Library Scum get together) my ticket is safely in the hands of the Mighty Dode C.
Hope you're doing okay, Huff.
I'll pass your badge on to Dode C if he's willing.
That is bad luck Mr Huff :( Sorry to hear it.
I am tempted by this Drink & Draw thing, been at the School of Art all week on one of their frankly brilliant week-long art courses (for beginners, mind). And right next door to CCA, of course. Joyous way to spend a week off work.
Bad News: Course finishes today :(
Good News: Comic Con tomorrow :)
I'm going to the Wetherspoons. If anyone is about, come say hi.
I'll be wearing my black and white Johnny Alpha tshirt.
Yay! So far so good. Sadly I am on train home. Hope rest of evening is fun.
It was great to meet you Tiplo!
I seem to have spent more time in Wetherspoons than the actual event
Another fun day out. Had a wander about, bought some stuff, had stuff signed (that Al Ewing is a very nice chap) and Robbie Morrison answered my question about the potential restrictions that arise from writing a licensed title like Doctor Who. Well chuffed. I hope everybody else is having a good time. :D
Gather round small children and hear tales of magic and moderate interest.
I arrived at Glasgow Comic Con somewhat late due to an Orange walk bisecting the city.
The atmosphere was bustling and I soon encountered Tiplodocus with his well scribbled book of sketches. I also saw Satanist and Dog Deever, who was a beacon for all with his luminous Mohawk.
My first talk was with Al Ewing where the panel talked about superheroes. This was OK but there were not too many nuggets of interest with the nadir being Al being asked "Is Judge Dredd a superhero?". Yawn.
I then bought 'Dept. of Monstology' from Gordon Rennie who was kind enough to recognise me as "the letters guy".
Next up was the John Higgins retrospective which was well handled by Stace and Iz and indeed me who was entrusted with the '10 minutes to go' alert. John gave a few interesting nuggets including his next project which is secret until next week.
The girls sported the lovely Con t-shirts which were a riff on the Jack Daniels label.
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After this talk I went to the 2000ad table and bought a con exclusive baseball cap and had a nice chat with Mr Molcher along with The Enigmatic Dr X. We learned that Molch-R is rubbish at chess but Tharg personally signs all the letters that he sends to the writers of printed letters.
We then enjoyed some time in the Glasgow sun with Fungus and Lindsay joining the party along with cover droid extraordinaire Alex Roland - as well as Ganjaman.
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After a pint or five some of us went to the Sean Phillips chat which was most entertaining.
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This saw an end to the day's entertainments and we repaired to the Wotherspoons where a feast of beer and chips was had.
I think I can see where Ganjaman hides his stash!
He wasn't trying to hide it Tom!
Bastards! >:( you are all having way too much fun over there. Lol. Looks great craic.....and Judge Russell has picked up a copy of Thrill Power Overload for me. Enjoy. Z :D
Quote from: ZenArcade on 04 July, 2015, 09:05:38 PM
Bastards! >:( you are all having way too much fun over there. Lol. Looks great craic.....and Judge Russell has picked up a copy of Thrill Power Overload for me. Enjoy. Z :D
It was a great day Z. The weather wasn't great in the morning and I was concerned that a lot of the cosplayers were going to have their efforts ruined but it turned out all right in the end. :D
Happy days.....drink till the barrel runs dry and Richmond'll find youse all a nice comfy park bench. Z
I looked out for you 8-Ball as did the other forumites but you successfully remained hidden. Next year it will be a compulsory check in!
HHHAAAAWWWWT!!!
Damn that was tiring! The humidity was terrible when in full judge leathers, but damn it was worth it!
Met many top folk, and am now gutted to realise Dog Deever was the mohawk guy I never got round to having a chat with! Good to meet Tiplodocus, and Fungus (who I had a long chat with regarding getting him in some fighting sports!) and the ever awsome Judge Russell!
Bought Colin MacNeil a drink...okay, it ws only a coke, but hey....and a pint for the incredibly lovely Alex Ronald, so was happy to then sit and talk shit with them for a bit.
The event itself was good, but they really should have turned off the goddam heating! Will be back again tomorrow as a civvy, so I can actually have a bit of geeky enjoyment without having to pose for pics every five minutes!
Too tired and a tad pished to recall more the now....but I'm sure it'll all come back to me in time!
I remember one I forgot...Al Ewing. What an incredibly nice fella. Had a wee chat with him, and was really impressed with his thinking regarding 'the cop', which was basically tying up his loose ends before he goes to work at Marvel. Was glad to hear one of his contract stipulations was that he can write Dredd whenever he likes, as long as he can find the time. I love that he will actively SEEK that time, as he really wants to write more Dredd, but of course it's work......and you have to go with your best opportunities available. Just gotta throw massive respect his way for the way he's going at it! ;)
Quote from: Buttonman on 04 July, 2015, 09:55:56 PM
I looked out for you 8-Ball as did the other forumites but you successfully remained hidden. Next year it will be a compulsory check in!
I recognised a few faces in the row behind me at the Robbie Morrison panel. Hello! :wave: Maybe next year I can do the mingling thing properly. :thumbsup:
Gaaa! I was in the Sean Phillips just before Robbie's - next year I will be back to full power and the round will be complete!
Another one I feel terrible for having forgot to mention, Judge Burns! (and his family!) Very lovely folks, but seriously Burnsey, bubble wrap is not a good solution to getting abettr helmet fit, no wonder you was sweating so much!
Did anyone loose anything yesterday at the con?
I found a blue plastic bag, and a poundland plastic bag full of expensive goodies.
It was at the side entrance steps to the CCA.
I am keeping it safe, as I don't trust anyone enough to hand it in.
There was an IDW Dredd comic amongst it, so I thought the person may be on this forum.
FFS. Hand it in.
It was a pleasure meeting some of you at the Glasgow comic con yesterday. Thanks to McRoth for the info on the costume and it was fun walking around mixing with the other folk in costume. We had a grand day out and my son was over the moon to get some goodies from the BEANO table.
We didn't have time to go to the bar unfortunately to get to know you all, but there's always another time to meet up.
See you on the streets....
What a braw con :)
Caught up with loads of forumites and had a great weekend (including a silly late one on Saturday). Too many top blokes and blokesses to prosaically list. Cheers especially to the lovely Lady Festina and the battle-worn MacRoth for listening to my babble!
Comics-wise, managed to nab 4 sketches and settled in for 7 of the panels/talks. And this year's crush is the epically enthusiastic and talented Karrie Fransman (http://www.karriefransman.com/). If you missed her talk you missed an absolute treat.
I'll just post my Tharg sketch here and shut up now. How good is Tom Foster ?!
(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y321/msellar001/GCC%2015/Tharg_TomFoster_zps1dk23lrf.jpg)
A very enjoyable weekend and that was purely on meeting up with friends in the bar. The convention was pretty good too :)
Always great spending time with Dog Deever, Satanist, Dode C, Iz and Stacey, I wish it happened more than once a year.
Ghost MacRoth though, so many uncanny connections between who we've worked with, where we grew up, I'd be surprised if we haven't crossed paths, or been in a fight (It's Milton after all) at some point in the past 40 odd years.
My gran lived in Milton.
Suitably recovered....almost!
So, that was fun. As I mentioned before, met many boarders from here, and some artists and creators, all who seemed genuinely nice folk. Saw some great home built costumes, and bought a wee bit of merchandise to remind me of the event. But most notable in the highlights as I recall them, was listening to Alan Grant after seeing 'Judge Minty' for the first time! Glad to report he fookin' LOVED IT. My question was going to be 'what did you think of that compared to the Hollywood versions?', but his first comment of 'That was far and away better than either of the Hollywood versions' kinda killed that! So Steve Green and the team, you got a grand review from the big man, who felt you got the essence of both city and judiciary absolutely bang on, and he is now looking forward to seeing the Stronty film.
Got a nice sketch from Jon Hayward too....
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Ghost_MacRoth/20150706_200256.jpg) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Ghost_MacRoth/media/20150706_200256.jpg.html)
Quote from: Alex on 06 July, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
Ghost MacRoth though, so many uncanny connections between who we've worked with, where we grew up, I'd be surprised if we haven't crossed paths, or been in a fight (It's Milton after all) at some point in the past 40 odd years.
As soon as you said 'Colston' School.....all I could hear was Madness, 'Baggy Trousers', as it took me right back to the 80's
'Gone to fight with next doors school, every term that is the rule!', lol, no wonder we got along so well from the off! ;)
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 July, 2015, 08:25:14 PM
My gran lived in Milton.
It's where all the top folk hail from. ;)
I lived in Milton for a year while at College...(but im sure that doesnt count)
You SURVIVED a year, oh it counts! ;)
I went to the con at the weekend - first time for me and never though to check the Forum's to see who else was going.
doh!!!
Good to see so many folk there and great to meet some of the creators. Took the wife down and left her in Edinburgh on the Saturday, while I managed to play in my sandbox for a while. Didn't meet anyone for a beer as I was driving practically the whole weekend, but if I'm free next year then that will definitely be on the cards.
Very impressed with Judge Burns costume- there were some admiring glances at Weatherspoons, Saturday Lunchtime when his posse and he arrived for refreshment.
A good chat with John Higgins too, he exclusively revealed some more on his upcoming project at the artists panel discussion on Sunday.
Great weekend and hope to top it next year
Couple of Sketches from Messrs Higgins & MacNeil... can't upload so links to CAF pages below
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1240073
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1240074
Batteries successfully recharged.
Great weekend- I wish I wasn't so far north and could do this more often, always a good craic to be had. No sketches, sigs and precious few comics due to budgetary constraints (though I did get a copy of Cross from Conor and Lizzie), but for me the social aspect of these things is always the best part anyway.
Great to meet up with everyone- old friends and new, creators and fans, forumites and non-forumites alike. Apologies for occasional lapses out of my 'posh voice' and becoming temporarily unintelligible, I'll try harder next time!
Especially good to see Buttonman in good form and looking well after recent illness too. Glasses (and plastic bottles) were also raised for Proudhuff- you were missed, min; I hope you're doing okay.
I'm currently in negotiations for Capital Con/TECAF in October, though the Monday after is oor wedding anniversary, so it's a tricky one.
Once again had a great time catchin up with folk and meeting new ones but not not enough beer due to being a complete lightweight.
Me n the family got loads of stuff & loads of sketches like these few...
Was gonna get Joker but then saw a postcard he'd done of Death.Top man Higgins and the kids had a laugh as well...
(http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/SpartacusHughes/9a047879-f982-440b-acfe-95f113f82c7e_zpswpshjs1o.jpg)
Next one up is Devlin by Sean Phillips...
(http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/SpartacusHughes/91b97566-5119-4b33-ac9c-935dcb24b483_zpslamogdmz.jpg)
And my fave which is huge (A3) and brilliant...
(http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/SpartacusHughes/2e21a4fe-3fad-43f4-8cc9-f893b4ee55d5_zpsnl5ecsst.jpg)
Yep. Had a great time catching up with lots of you. And buying too many comics.
any mair fotaes?