Title: Anime Conventions - Otakon
Post by: critter on 08 August, 2006, 09:00:38 PM
Post by: critter on 08 August, 2006, 09:00:38 PM
So on saturday I went to my first anime convention in Baltimore, MD....Otakon. Now I heard the attendance was huge but I wasn't ready for volume of Con goers I was ready to encounter. In the lobby of the Baltimore Convention Center there was have been a thousand screaming, yelling, fanatic fans. I stood one level up thanking god I stood where I was. Not bore you with minor details. One of the strangest things I saw was the Crossplayer. its when a male or female dress a comic, anime, manga, or literary character of the opposite sex. I walked in the mens room and saw a femaleat the sink with here head down. I said out loud "Am I in the wrong place?!?!" Backed out, nope theres the little guy indicating Mens Room. I stepped back in, walking towars me was a guy dressed as a Sailor Scout. I had seen more male crossplayers during the day.
Then there was the Gamers Room. A large wharehouse type place, filled with TVs and different game platforms.
Next was the dealers room. Here I bought a grab bag. Cost me $20, and I felt like I was ripped off, it was filled with the junk the guy could sell otherwise. I bought 3 anime, the cost $10. Was it worth it, yep, the first two were funny the third was a snooze fest. I'm really getting into the trading figures, I bought two for $3 each.
I'll have picture as they develop.
critter
Then there was the Gamers Room. A large wharehouse type place, filled with TVs and different game platforms.
Next was the dealers room. Here I bought a grab bag. Cost me $20, and I felt like I was ripped off, it was filled with the junk the guy could sell otherwise. I bought 3 anime, the cost $10. Was it worth it, yep, the first two were funny the third was a snooze fest. I'm really getting into the trading figures, I bought two for $3 each.
I'll have picture as they develop.
critter
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon...
Post by: johnnystress on 08 August, 2006, 09:01:42 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 08 August, 2006, 09:01:42 PM
"Crossplayer"
oh mercy
oh mercy
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon......
Post by: critter on 19 August, 2006, 01:57:31 AM
Post by: critter on 19 August, 2006, 01:57:31 AM
Just got my pictures back from Otakon.
critter
Father Balthazar (myself)
Full Metal ALchemist display from FUNmation
Jon Talbain Heavy Metal Zombie (Dark Stalkers)
Naruto Cosplayers
critter
Father Balthazar (myself)
Full Metal ALchemist display from FUNmation
Jon Talbain Heavy Metal Zombie (Dark Stalkers)
Naruto Cosplayers
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon......
Post by: Grant Goggans on 19 August, 2006, 02:26:47 AM
Post by: Grant Goggans on 19 August, 2006, 02:26:47 AM
I think you'll find the correct term is "Narutards," Critter.
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon......
Post by: critter on 19 August, 2006, 02:53:04 AM
Post by: critter on 19 August, 2006, 02:53:04 AM
I think you'll find the correct term is "Narutards," Critter.
LOL...why "Narutards"??
LOL...why "Narutards"??
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon......
Post by: Grant Goggans on 19 August, 2006, 03:17:21 AM
Post by: Grant Goggans on 19 August, 2006, 03:17:21 AM
My best friend is the director of AWA (Anime Weekend Atlanta). Naruto doesn't get a whole lotta love from the locals. :)
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon......
Post by: critter on 20 August, 2006, 07:36:28 PM
Post by: critter on 20 August, 2006, 07:36:28 PM
Naruto doesn't get a whole lotta love from the locals. :)
I saw a whole lot of Narutos but never had any runins with them. Really extreme or something??
critter
I saw a whole lot of Narutos but never had any runins with them. Really extreme or something??
critter
Title: Re: Anime Conventions - Otakon......
Post by: Emperor on 20 August, 2006, 08:46:45 PM
Post by: Emperor on 20 August, 2006, 08:46:45 PM
Not wishing to be a pedant but its cosplay (from costume play).
The creepiest one I found is Sabrina - odd in a Frank Sidebottom way but down right disturbing when you realise its actually a guy (there is a section showing his costume and the strapping required!!
The only upside I can see is that it makes the worst nerds at sci-fi conventions not look quite so silly - I'm still unsure if this is a good thing or not.
The creepiest one I found is Sabrina - odd in a Frank Sidebottom way but down right disturbing when you realise its actually a guy (there is a section showing his costume and the strapping required!!
The only upside I can see is that it makes the worst nerds at sci-fi conventions not look quite so silly - I'm still unsure if this is a good thing or not.