/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

So who's getting here on the 3rd?

>>6933639
I've got a package of wigs being held up in customs.

Pray for me, cgl.

>>6933680
I have one piece that should be coming the day before the last day of con, I know that feel.
I will be so buttmad if I can only wear this fuckin costume on Sunday when everything is basically a ghost town.

GaoGaiGar arrived in Anaheim this morning. I am flying out Friday with a suitcase full of tools and supplies in case anything got damaged in shipping /crosses fingers

>panic time
>still over a week to go

Such a casual. You have plenty of time to get your costume finished.

Real cosplayers know panic time doesn't begin until the day before.

My cat is gonna be cosplaying Sakamoto Kun from Nichijou. Can't wait!

0/4 cosplays done. Yay!

>>6933781
what are you talking about, real panic doesn't start until the day you're supposed to wear the costume.

been working hard on my cosplay but still have alot to do like paining the shoulders, making arms boxes, chin piece ect

I still have no idea how I'm getting down there
I do have a place to crash though.

I really shouldn't be going.

>>6934171
Where do you live? If you live near the Bay Area I can give you a deal on megabus tickets leaving from SF to la on the 4th

>>6934352
What time are the tickets for? I was going to try to get there at the beginning of the day

Bumping with the meetup.
events/155054131345643/

>>6934370
Ah, these don't arrive that early but not that late either

Here's the times if you're interested still:

Depart San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Caltrain Station on July 4, 2013 8:15 AM arrive Los Angeles, CA, Union Station's Patsaouras Transit Plaza Bay 1 at July 4, 2013 3:45 PM

>>6934391
Hmm I'll have to check the schedule and see if any of my friends are driving down too. One of my other friends flaked and we were going to carpool which is why I'm doing this so last minute :(

>>6934394
Alright, well my email is in this post (click name) so email me if nothing comes up and I still have the tickets

Ticket is $20

I'm on the registration page. What's the difference between 'nickname' and 'title'? There's also a second 'nickname'

Since this is my first AX, I'm wondering: do you need a badge for events on the first day? I'm going to assume even the pre-reg line will become an hours-long ridiculous mess by even noon, and I'm interested in that Mega64 panel at 2.
I know some cons do the first day badge-less since they're usually still setting up and traffic is heavy.

I feel like I had other questions but that's all that jumps out at me right now.

>>6934821
Yes you do and no it won't be, AX has their shit together for the most part when it comes to badge pickup. I think in a previous thread we estimated it'd be about 3 hours at the very worst.

>putting together 2 cosplays, 1 for myself, and 1 for my boyfriend
>making art to sell at AA Table
>making display for AA Table
>Organizing hotel trip for group of 7 friends- 2 of which have never been to a con before
>MFW I just broke a small prop piece for my cosplay- Something that I can only order online. From China. They don't offer express shipping.

>>6934118
Good luck and god speed mate. I'm working on Ace and Trafalgar Law atm.

>international flight in 6 days
>not started packing yet
>can't sleep
>tfw the hype is getting to you

This is my first year going to Anime Expo and I can't wait to see all of your cosplays!! Goodluck and I'll see you there!

>Anime Expo 2013
>no Craigslist ads for SAO or Touhou orgies
Step it up senpai

I'm most likely not going but I envy y'all for getting to see TMR and Yoko Kanno at the same con.

>>6935057
lolwut

>>6935057
You're talking about Otakon

>>6935044
Aren't 9 people enough?
You'll need a huge suite otherwise

>>6935044
38 is kind of an arbitrary age, isn't it?

>>6935093

My guess is the dude running it is 38.

>>6934913
Where are you coming from?

Our big 999/VLR group is planning to stop by the Aksys booth as they told us how much they really want to see everyone in person at E3.

I'm so hyped

>>6935540
United Kingdom
The 14 hour flight is gonna be pretty rough

No /cgl/ carpool meetup this year?

>>6935044
This is all I found so far...

inlandempire(?)craigslist(?)org/eve/3893333184

I'm assuming this means they'll be filming porn of some kind, right?

Convention layout if anyone missed it

>>6935659
That ad would be a lot less creepy if he actually said WHAT he wants the cosplayers for.

Non-local here. Can anyone recommend some places to eat within a decent walking distance and that aren't just fast food?
I got fed for every meal last year on staff so I really have no clue where I'm supposed to go to feed myself. I heard that there were food trucks out front last year too, do you think they'll be back?

>>6936485
Street dogs, street dogs everywhere.

1 out of 4 cosplays finished. I'm going to drop one until another event because there is no way in Hell I'll be able to make that coat, bootcovers, heavily styled wig, jewelry, staff, and gloves in such a short amount of time. I'll go insane if I tried to complete it like I did that one year... my best friend had to come over that day and take me out for cupcakes after she heard my babbling, sleep drprived, weepy descent into madness over the phone.

>>6935603
Yo, do you know when you're gonna do this, and would you mind an extra 999 Akane and Junpei?

>>6936485
Food trucks galore man. There's also a Hooters across the street and the NOKIA Live are isn't too far off.

>>6936485
Walk down a few blocks to where the Wilshire was and you'll find a subway, ihop and a good pizza joint

It's gonna be hard figuring out how to spend my time. Panels, friends, all dem cosplayers, etc.

>>6936485
IHOP, Denny's, Subway, and Fatburger are all open 24 hours

>>6936515
are food trucks confirmed for being there again this year, or was that just some x-games stuff?

also, heard that the hooters across the street isn't all that great

>>6936485
IHOP, Denny's, Subway, and Fatburger are all open 24 hours
>>6936576
Yes, there will be food trucks including Tornado Potato Truck, Luck Dish Truck, & Trailer Park Truck just to name a few

>>6936524
non local here as well. The fuck is a Wilshire? Do you mean over in this area?

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=ihop&hl=en&ll=34.04505,-118.258295&spn=0.014153,0.033023&sll=34.04441,-118.262458&sspn=0.014153,0.033023&t=h&radius=1.13&hq=ihop&z=16&iwloc=A

>>6935615
Why AX then? Why not something closer, even in the states

>>6936594
I have eaten many a post-masquerade meal at that ihop.

>>6934118
What hairstyle?

So much to do still blahh

My group is gonna be at the Millenium Biltmore. I've never been here before.

Any y'all been or know what it's like?

>>6935615
Why are you coming to AX from so far away? The lineup this year is total shit.

>>6936660

Underrated hotel imo. I think it's because of the distance, but I've stayed there about 3 times for AX. People always complain about the service there, but I don't pay too much attention to the staff/ask for much assistance with anything, so that's never troubled me.

The rooms(all standard, always got the cheapest option, nothing fancy) I've had were all very nice, I really like the classic feel the hotel has overall with the decor,etc.

I'm staying at the JW this year, only because I think this is AX's last contracted year in LA, and if they move, god knows when I'll get a chance to stay there again for such a good rate.

>>6936661

Ahhh Dream Club. How did you pattern that outfit if I may ask? I can't seem to figure out the construction of their outfits(would like to do Rui in the future).

>>6936679
Good to know! I knew NOTHING so I'm happy to hear it's nice.

How big are the rooms? And is there halfway-decent food close?

>>6936662
you're an idiot. they have some of the best guests they've ever had in a long time.

>>6933809
>Taking your cat to a con

How does this work...? I feel sorry for your cat.

>>6936682
I am a bit embarrassed say but I ended up buying that one, I couldn't really figure it out and I work 70+ hours a week so I am usually crunched for time.

>>6936679

Have they said anything about changing venues for next year? I heard Long Beach was a mess and it's way too big for Anaheim.

>>6933809
unlike some dog breeds, cats absolutely cannot psychologically handle loads of attention
taking your cat to a con is the STUPIDEST thing you can do and you apparently know nothing about cat psychology holy shit
everyone will be looking at it
the sheer amount of direct eye contact alone(a direct sign of aggression) will make it shit bricks and come home with absolutely shot nerves, served with a side dish of mild ptsd.
I hope you give it a crate to hide in at least before you parade it around.
you some kind of dumbfuck, son?

>>6936718
/an/, long time no see!

I wonder why AX chose this year out of all of them to go crazy with security. I wonder if they're worried about public violence or shootings. I mean Sandy Hook and Santa Monica are still open wounds in many hearts....

>>6936734
Boston Bombings

>>6936739
But they caught the guys.

>>6936739
>>6936734
Always bugs me how we prioritize reactions based on what's scary not what's a real threat. In America, about 10k people died in DUI-related crashes in 2010. That's hella less than America has EVER lost to terrorism, school shootings, etc. ( 9/11 was 3k.) But nobody trips out about driving around at night.

Sorry for OT.

I feel like cosplaying SnK would be so fun but I definitely don't have time/money for that shit. Maybe at a different con. I dunno. All my friends are at AX though. Ah. Ahhh.

>>6936718
Now I'm just imagining a really happy black dog in that red bandana being really super happy at all the attention and how cool he looks with a bandana because he's a dog and. AHHHH!

God I fucking love dogs.

>>6936485
I have a staff badge this year. Am I gonna be able to get like, staff food/guest food? I'm not on staff, it's just what I was given in place of VIP/Guest badge? That'd save me a lot of money considering we weren't comped for a hotel. ;A;

>>6936783
Probably not. Usually staff food is doled out by department (not that you want to eat those sandwiches), and they don't let anyone without GR access into GR so no guest food for you.

>>6936714
They'll have to do something soon. Farmer's Field should be starting construction soon if they want to make a 2016 opening date, which means West Hall will have to come down sooner or later.

I wouldn't mind if it went back to Anaheim (even if it would be cramped). Long Beach isn't too bad of a location outside of the LBCC being pricks about things (among other things).

I think it's just that I just don't like the LACC as a location for AX. The problem is that there's very few venues around here that could accommodate it. /sigh

I'll probably be meeting up with some anons from /mlp/. Wish me luck. Neckbeards, AHOY!

>>6936693
Lol Suuuure they do. Keep telling yourself that.

omg is animeweebdlord gonna be there so random XD XD

>>6936798
Is Farmer's Field still happening? It's been approved and shut down so many times I've lost track. There were stories about it being 'essentially dead' around March of this year.

>>6936791

BOOOO!

oh well, thanks for the answer at least anon!!

>>6936821
The website, Wikipedia, and a few recent news stories point to it still happening, through there's no word on when construction will start (probably when they convince a team to move to LA?).

>>6936691

Rooms with a single bed are a good size, though I remember a friend of mine being in a room with two beds, and they took up a lot of the space(but then I was also in a double one year that was super spacious, so I guess it's hoping you get something good).

Hotel food is expensive as expected, but it is right near the heart of downtown, so walking a bit will get you to things like Subway, Chipotle, etc.There is a chain of small convenience stores called "Famima" littered throughout downtown(with one being next to a Starbucks on the same block as the Biltmore). There is also a Domino's Pizza on the same block as the hotel.There is an Ihop not too far, and a Denny's near the convention center. I've seen a CPK somewhere nearby too I think. There are tons of things to eat/drink in the area, I just named a few of my usual spots.

Part of my favorite parts of going to LA is walking around downtown honestly, so have fun and don't be afraid to explore!

>>6933809
>tfw allergic to cats

I'll try to avoid you and your cat so I won't get hives all over my face. However, your cat looks adorable and I hope you find a way to help your cat keep calm during the con though.

Good luck.

>>6936485
well you can take a shuttle that drops you off in little tokyo, there is a ramen shop that might be open called monten or manten or something that is amazing or The Curry house.

>>6936629
>>6936662
Because experiences. Worth doing at least once isn't it?
And the line-up looks pretty good from what I've seen.

>>6936695
>>6936718
>>6936856
You'd really think he'd bring his cat?

>>6936904
Considering he's never taken it to a con, doubt it. Did have a crazy ex-friend who did bring her cat to con. Leash trained special needs cat. When she didn't have it out, she kept it crated in the room. Haven't really spoken to her in a few years or seen her at con, so don't know if she still does.

>>6936714
I heard they're in yet another multiyear contract for LA. I forgot what my friend said as to how long it is. We're stuck in LA forever at this rate.

>>6936742
They only caught them because they didn't know how to cosplay, or even how to visit Party City for a fake beard. Now imagine a bomber with a bulky costume to help hide his bomb til he plants it and a mask or face-altering makeup/prosthetics. Oh yeah, now you're super fucked. Actually for that matter even if they check bags they probably aren't checking costumes.

The Events seem dull and lackluster this year...but who cares I love the cosplayers and people more than anything at AX.

>>6936783
Probably not and speaking as former staff, YOU DON'T WANT IT.

4 DAYS OF SANDWICH HELL. DRY, TASTELESS SANDWICHES. TWICE A DAY. EVERY DAY. EXCEPT FOR THAT ONE DAY WE GOT SALAD.

I finally got my ACP schedule and I kind of got two extra costumes heaped on me (they're finished, I just gotta transport/wear them and hope I can change in/out of them to get to other ACP events really quickly) and my AX is looking a lot more hectic. I'm sad that I have to miss the Vertical panel now, but on the bright side I'm getting my badge paid for and I'm missing the panel to work with Kazuhiko Inoue.
I'm so excited!

>>6936695
>>6936718
>>6936856
>>6936904
I'm not ACTUALLY bringing my cat to the con. Was crackin' wise. But I did make that scarf for my cat to wear. She actually doesn't freak out over it but much like anything new it's one of those "What is this shit on my neck? Nah, nigga, nah."

How's the dance party thing? Does it have a "good night"?

I remember trying to get in one night last year and being stuck in a huge line as they trickled people in as others came out, and eventually bailed on that.

Did you guys here about this anime party thing in little tokyo on July 4th at X-Lanes?

That's the new bowling alley that opened up in the mall, I heard there's supposed to be some kind of cosplay contest or something but I don't know anyone else that's going so....I dunno might check it out I guess

Has AX ever gotten Miyano Mamoru as a guest? I'd attend just for him; that man is pretty and insane, just like real animes.

>>6936935
I think it's until 2015.

Finally have a schedule of when and where I'm working for AX @A@ Does anyone else have their schedules for costumes, events, and such sorted or are we all still headless chickens?

>>6937203
I've had a schedule for a bit now, but it's liable to change still. But I guess that's just be benefit for mainly working at Funi

I'm switching Chun-Li to Day 2 and Hanekawa to Day 3 but GOD DAMMIT I STILL HAVE TO MAKE CHUN-LI ENTIRELY. MAYBE. MAYBE IT'LL WORK OUT.

AND I NEED TO START PACKING. I'M GOING TO GO DO THAT NOW.

>>6937203
My calendar is full of events and my cosplay list was finalized a week ago

>>6937203
I do! I even made a really ridiculous, colorful spreadsheet schedule. It's very srs.

Unfortunately in getting my schedule finalized I had to add 2 extra costumes that I wasn't initially planning to bring. Ughhhhhhh.

>>6937234
>all that fucking Tumblrspeak

>>6937234
Impressive. I'm about to make a excel sheet for things I need to pack @A@ costume wise. Then a checklist this weekend of what I have packed costume and clothing wise.

Can't wait!!!

>>6936660
No lie, it's haunted.

>>6936248

So basically a porn flick

>>6937250
Tumblrspeak? More like I've sewn myself into retardation speak.

>>6937264
I already did a packing list but now I have to double check it to make sure I added everything necessary for my extra costumes.

I keep forgetting to call the optometrist too.

>>6936979
Yeah, is AX normally an Industry Panel con? It's like entirely animation/manga studio stuff for the first 3 days and all the fan panels were crammed into the corner of day 4. It's no wonder my panel submissions weren't accepted :V

>>6937269
True fax.

Still working on my Akari Akaza crossplay. Got the wig in the mail today

>>6937302
AX is first and foremost an industry con.

>>6936988

Wow that blows... Coming from someone who has gotten free staff food at so many other cons, it's SO CHEAP and EASY just to buy in bulk and have someone around to cook basic stuff like grilled cheese and hot dogs for staff. :| I've been to cons that even had like, buffet-style meals that changed throughout the con weekend and that was absolutely amazing.

I just don't understand how cons get away with not giving that staff and guests food/lodging. It's been totally opposite in every environment I've ever worked in in the midwest.

>>6937310

Stupid question maybe, but this is my first 'industry con'. Are there going to be workshops on how to potentially seek employment with companies? Will that be talked about at all? I guess there are Q&A but I'm kinda wondering if they will at some point explain the industry/how to get in it in some of the panels.

>>6937376
Bang Zoom has a pretty good panel if you're into voice acting

>>6937372
LACC contract with Aramark means that AX has to use them for food or else pay an additional fee to cover Aramark's "loss" if they want to bring in their own food.

>>6937376
To be honest I'm not entirely sure. I've spoken with industry members about possible employment at the con, but I've never been to any of the industry panels before. I imagine you could at least bring it up with someone if you can find somebody in charge at the industry booths? That's what I did. If a company you're interested in is hosting a panel, I would recommend going and asking about employment during their Q&A session. It may even come up in the panel itself.
To put it in perspective, I asked about freelance retouch/lettering jobs. What type of work would you be looking for?

>>6937372
>>6937426
It's weird though since apparently last year food orders were coming from all over the place outside of the con and not only were the orders consistently awful, they were consistently incredibly late to the point where our department just sent people out on food runs because we were cranky and starving.

We did get pizza hut one day too, except it was only 1-2 pieces per person so we still wound up hungry.

I have a question: are there cons in Greece?

>>6937484
Why are you asking in an AX thread?

>>6937484
http://animecons.com/events/map.shtml

doesn't look like it.

>>6937488
I was just talking to my Greek friend and the topic came up, so I just grabbed the nearest thread

>>6937489
Aw ... thank you though!

>>6936714
Anaheim is the largest convention center on the west coast, but I think they went to LA because they got a better rate from LA for block hotels and stuff. From what I heard from staff people is that Long Beach will probably never happen again, but it also sounds like they are considering other venues.

I think there were plans to basically cut the LA convention center in half so they can build a stadium or something? It was in the news awhile ago.

>>6937556
They're demolishing West Hall and I think they're adding an extension called 'Pico Hall' or something to make up for the loss of space.

I've only attended AX since 2008, but I'd imagine it'd be a little hard competing with Disney in terms of hotels if they were to take it back to the ACC.

Oh man I have so much to do. Only one costume is done, one needs to be repaired, one is half done, an three need to be started. And I'm working for ACP and Viz for most of it (see orange)
But at least I get to schmooze with Kaname~
Sunday is sorta cut off but I'm planning to do green plugsuit Mari then

>>6937633
Trade with you.

My boyfriend and I are going on Saturday. Not cosplaying due to lack of funds and planning. Plus I figure whatever I would have spent on cosplay, I can spend on merch.

>>6937600
>adding an extension called 'Pico Hall'
more like boku no pico hall amirite

>TFW TVXQ concert at Nokia on Day 2

Oh boy...

I'm super excited and working on finishing my cosplay stuff.

Cosplay Plans/Schedule (pic related):
Gettin' my game on Thursday
Traffic cone with blue hair on Friday, either in the morning or after I'm done with LWA stuff for ACP
Shiny Chariot Friday and Saturday
Regular duds Sunday because I fly out early afternoon so it'll just be easier

Taking a break from working on my Shiny Rod at the moment. I don't know how to props, but I think it might come out okay. I'm learning. After I finish Chariot, I gotta adjust Levy so it fits better and maybe see if I can find some batteries for my duel disk. I'm visiting my folks on my way down so I had my wigs and stuff shipped to their house. Mom says two packages arrived for me so hopefully that means I'm good to go. I'll have to do some styling there but nothing too tricky.

For those attending the gathering, how many of you will be in cosplay? Or do most people just show up in casual clothes? Trying to decide if I should stay in costume for it or not.

>>6937440

Well I have a bachelor's in Japanese I'm sitting on and at the moment I'm working on a couple fan sub projects/fan game translations but I don't really have much to speak of as far as paid work as a translator. I kinda want to get in to that at a company.. I feel like it's a long shot though and a lot of people who are bilingual already naturally get those jobs. And seems better than going to Japan and doing a shitty eikaiwa job or something like that.

>>6938023
I'm gonna come along in cosplay just for convenience... don't have time to travel back and change + remove wig etc.

Just got to pack my suitcase now, super excited now!

>tfw awesome cool weather forecast for LA during AX

So much better than last year.

My dress lineup for this year. I want to keep it fairly casual incase its too hot, and no wigs this year though on Saturday I may go a little more ott with Chateau Secret we'll see how the weather goes. I'm excited for the Kaya panel and copic panels theres a lot more I want to do this year and the 18+ panels are a little more intriguing to me but so many things conflict and i'm sad

>>6938077

Good to hear, I was worried about that. Cali summers can be brutal.

>>6938299
Yeah this summer it's pretty bad up north where I live (sacramento) it's going to be in the hundreds the entire time I'm at AX

>>6938332
Oh my god I'm so sorry. I'm down in the bay area itself (south bay) and it's really hot right now and it was disgustingly humid yesterday.

I'm glad to hear that the forecast is going to be decent at AX! I have a costume with 4 layers that I am not entirely looking forward to wearing due to the heat.

What were you using for the forecast, btw?

Cosplaying for the first time, going as Madotsuki from Yume Nikki. I'm wondering whether or not I should use a wig, I mean my hair is long enough and I could style it to look like hers. I mean its not 100% necessary to use a wig on your very first cosplay right?...right?

>>6938401
Not if you don't care that people will totally be able to tell that it's your first cosplay.

>>6938401
Go right ahead. Are you going to have fun wearing that costume? DO WHAT YOU WANT~

First costume is first, enjoy it. Don't stress over it.

>>6938369
Yeah it really sucked last year during AX it was in the mid/high 90s while I was doing a tf2 sniper cosplay in all black with a black mask..shit was terrible.

And I just used the weather bug app on my iphone.

>>6938472
Oh god I just checked a few different places and please lord, let the forecasts be right. LA. In the 70s??? In the summer? I DIDN'T THINK THAT HAPPENED.

AX wasn't too terrible for me last year because I was mostly inside, but when I was trying to get to/from the hotel I just wanted to die.

>>6938500
Yeah me either, it's great!

And yeah for me the worst was waiting in line for the LiSA concert that stretched outside and had us sitting there for like 2 hours

I have a friend going to AX at the last minute and she doesn't have the money right now to pay for a pre-reg ticket online.

What are her chances doing at-con registration? Will it take her less time?

>>6938709
If she goes a bit later in the day (after 12:00pm) the line for on site registration is usually only a few people long compared to prereg. I think it might be $5 more than if you'd registered online though, I forget.

>>6937556
What about Las Vegas? The LVCC is pretty big and the Hilton can be the housing center for AX in the desert

i have a ride there but my housing arrangements have come into question
anyone know of a cheap place to crash near there?
also anyone know what day the crew from katawa shojo will be there?

Hey all, quick question. I'll be crossplaying Akari Akaza, and was wondering if I should conceal/get rid of my leg hair, or keep it. Some say keeping my leg hair would add humor to my crossplay, others say to conceal/get rid of it. This is my first year cosplaying, so I'm not sure what to do

>>6938761
They're usually there all for days, at Artist Alley.

>>6938401
>cosplaying as Mado
Neat, look forward to seeing ya

>>6938770
Remove it. Be as faithful to the character as you can be. Shave your beard, legs and arms if you need to.

>>6938727
Thanks! I personally have only done pre-reg hell, so when she asked me about doing at-con reg stuff I didn't know how to answer her questions.

>>6938778
Definitely am shaving my face. Luckily, my arm hair isn't dark, so not needed there. As for the legs, it will go, thanks anon!

>>6938761
My friend said there was a KS person one or two tables over from mine in the AA. I'm at like C-forty something, so at least one KS person will be in that C row. Most likely they requested to be seated near each other, so if you find one, you'll most likely find the others.

C row is like the second aisle from the front of the AA, and the AA is all the way in the back of the dealer's hall. Should be to the right of the Copics stand if you need a landmark.

>>6938792
dude sweet thanks man

Hey guys, I'm planning on bringing some cookies to the meet-up (if I can make it) so uh... What kind of cookies would you guys like me to bring?

>>6938841
Chocolate chip oatmeal

>>6938746
I know they've gone out of California like twice before, but I don't think they've mentioned doing it again anytime soon.

People who attended the end of the year SPJA panel last year said they'd renewed their contract with LACC until 2015, though I wouldn't mind if they went back to the ACC since I only live 10 minutes away.

>>6938875
Are you surely sure?
The fate of what our fellow seagulls eat rests within your hands.

finally got my schedule figured out

got everything done but some leg armor and night time costume

Flying into LAX on weds morning and I am so scared that I am going to get lost/loose my shit

>TFW counting down the days

IT'S SO CLOSE. I know there's not a lot of good artist/panels happening this year but I'm still pretty hyped. My first year staying for all 4 days.

>>6938792
Thanks for that info
Might drop by as Kenji, it'll be a good laugh

>>6938923
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_IKcMl_a9A

>>6938761
Just changed my cosplay schedule up because a wig got fucked up. I'll be bringing my Lilly cosplay but I'm not sure when to wear it :>

I have to switch my schedule around so I'm going to be bringing my Casual Lilly cosplay from Katawa Shoujo now. Any other KS cosplayers gonna be there? I dunno what day to wear it. I saw someone a few posts up saying they were gonna Kenji.

>>6939308
I'm doing Kenji on Saturday and may have a Hisao with me. Feel free to tag along if you want to join in on our manly picnic.

I can't make it this yaer, but as reference for next year what's the AX artist alley like? Difficulty to get into, good/bad condition, volume of sales etc.

>>6939367
The difficulty of getting into AX's Artist Alley really depends. Sometimes they open it up again if tables sell out too quick, sometimes there's tables left over. Because of the price increase, it's been the latter recently.

Depending on your table location, you definitely get a lot of good foot traffic, as AX's Artist Alley is located in the same room as the dealer's all (in the back). I haven't bought a table in a while because college is draining, but from what I remember the staff that managed Artist Alley tends to cut things a little too close (table assignments weren't in until around June). I've also heard the tables are a bit small in relation to the price ($125 last I checked).

I sold from 2008 to 2010 and made a good amount of money; I had a variety of items and found that people tend to be more willing to buy things like t-shirts, bags, keychains, buttons, and stuff like that rather than prints. Buttons are especially popular.

Basically just keep track of whatever anime is popular that year and have a good amount of 'classics' (Pokemon, anything Nintendo, etc) on hand because those never fail to sell.

...Oh, and Adventure Time. Everyone and their mom buys Adventure Time.

>>6939396
*dealer's hall

Is there going to be a chibi masquerade this year? I dont see it on the schedule

>>6939396
I've always wondered about this, I notice for a decent amount of things it looks like people just "make" a bulk load of cheap shirts from zazzle or whatever third party decal making place and sell them off..is this really how alot of this stuff works?

I am entering the pre-con depression phase, soon to be followed by the "I am having fun" phase and the post-con depression phase.

>>6939605
My girlfriend and I skip the pre and post depression and tend to get in one hissyfit per con.

>>6939594
Kinda sorta. I know people who literally go to Chinatown the week before and buy some plain shirts so they can iron on drawings. Price those at around $10 and you're already at a profit.

A lot of the younger people who go through the hall have their parents with them, and I guess parents are more willing to buy something the kid can actually use instead of something they'll put on their wall or whatever kids do with prints.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSR0vvefXRg&list=PLytnQmrpzmfsO-ZFmS6leA3AxOAJmAFSN

what the fuck am I watching
are they going to have these playing on monitors around the convention or some shit?
that's the only explanation I can think of for having twelve different videos with 15 second intros on each
it'll be like the airport PA telling you to watch your bag and watch out for suspicious people

>>6939933
I'm guessing they have to do this because idiot kids do this at every con year after year.

My wig came in the mail just in time, i'm cosplaying a Doctor Who/Homestuck cosplay.

>>6939933
>implying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA5tg6PBl-s

>>6940177
...Troll Doctor?

>Doctor Who/Homestuck cosplay
God help us all.

>>6934379
Link?

>>6940213
Facebook in front

>>6940177
>Doctor Who/Homestuck cosplay.

>>6940177

My plans Ill be in Sakuya on Day 0 in pre-reg line for pick up
She would be the coolest cosplay to wear that day.
right now still working on my wings, i have bad carpal tunnel that flared up this week so i dunno if Ill finish in time or not

>>6939933


hahaha "please don't attack people" glorious.

>>6940177
You homestuck fags need to stop crossing over your damn fandom with everything that fucking exists

This looks awful, you look awful, the idea is horrible and nobody will get it.
What the fuck is even the connection between homefuck and doctor who?
Answer: NOTHING

No fucking wonder Hussie hates Homestuck. Yeah - he hates his own damn comic because of you fags fucking shit up.
We had a wonderful conversation about it at a con one time. So just stop.

>>6940590
There's a song with a Doctor Who sample in it, but it's about a girl character and the only other character with time powers doesn't have black hair. For chrissake people, at least have your shitty crossovers make sense!

>>6940571
I will definitely be looking out for you, I hope I can get a picture of your Sakuya.

>>6940604
Fuckin thank you! Exactly!

I might add one more if I have time. I seem to have a colossal theme going...

>>6940177

Homestucks are the worst people on the internet, along with the worst cosplayers, objectively speaking.

Stop crossing your awful, awful fandom with something that isn't shit, please.

>tl;dr gb2 hugbox autistic faggot

>>6940177

I'm not all to hyped up about it, it could be that there wasn't much last year, although I shouldn't keep my hopes up. Anyway, is there anyone else who is cosplaying as this, it feels like I'm the only guy who is.

>>6940571
>Sandplay Luka
I'm photographing you.

I'm a sucker for that.

>>6940571
I'm so excited to see a Reiko!
I'll be Matoba on Thursday and Saturday. Maybe sometime in between too. Come stop by the NIS booth sometime when Inoue is around, pleas! (if you're not actually working it with us, ahahaha)

>>6940718
... I can't even spell please properly. I think that's a sign to quit sewing and go to bed.

>>6940705
you better do my husbando justice.

>>6940705
You are cosplaying my fucking husbando.

Iloveyou

>>6940741
kindly, >>6940738

>>6940705
>>6940738
>>6940741
I guess you're going to be molested by 3 girls then...I'm the 3rd.

>>6940746
>>6940747
We must band together and find this poor bastard

>>6940747
Three weeaboos

Go kill yourselves, poor guy/girl doesn't want your hambeast manhands all over them. Leave them be.

>>6940780
Actually I wouldn't mind it, although I'll probably be around 3 other guys. One of them is cosplaying as naota from FLCL. Women there's enough of me to go around, please don't break me, please.

>>6940780
go fap to your waifu you insufferable neckbeard. You're just jealous because youre not getting attention

>>6940786
Not to worry, I am a woman of class.

>>6940780
>huuuuuur

>>6940786
naota huh...hmm...

http://countingdownto.com/countdown/289557

>>6940705
Must grab a photo of you

>>6933664
I am. Gonna be there day 0 to pick up badge

Not sure if this has been addressed, but will there be a /cgl/ meet-up?

>>6940914
scroll up higher, there is a link for the fb event

>>6938917
Thats one hell of a line up. Ill have too look for those cosplays. Shouldnt be hard to find you.

>>6940914
see
>>6934379

>>6939594
lmao these videos are for the weird creeprs and the socially retarded. Anyone with common sense would do all of the things in the videos without needing to be told

>Trying to finish stuff for the con.
>Moving into a new apartment this weekend
>Friends coming into town Thursday night to stay at your place during the con.
>Dat mega crunch.

>>6940177
I'm a homestuck too and jesus christ even I hope this is a troll

>>6939933
"don't criticize others" THEIR LOOKING AT YOU CGL

>>6940924
Thanks!

>Friday, 8PM
Hm, what am I going to be doing then?
>concert
Fuck. Guess I'll never go to a cgl meetup

Will there be another meet-up on Saturday, should we be unable to attend Friday?

I'm still waiting on my Live Shades, and tommorrow I gotta go down to Kinko's or some shit so I can print out these tattoos and turn them into stencils so I can put them on my dumb body. I'm stressin' out because I'm probably gonna get Murphy'd

>>6938123

>All those dark colors

Eh, good luck. Hope you won't be walking around outside too much.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

http://www.anime-expo.org/2013/06/schedule-changes/

BE ADVISED

is there an autograph schedule?

>>6940937
>>6940944
Yeah thats possible. The meetup is gonna be a bit earlier this year because Last Comic Standing is on a different night and conflicts with the regular time. LCS is run/attended by seagulls so a meetup everyone missed would be lame. I will put out feelers to see the best time for a second meetup on sat, its def something thats been done in the past.

Anyone near SF need a last minute ride to AX and back? Leaving Wed probably early afternoon, on Sunday leaving LA maybe 2-3pm because I need to get the rental back before midnight. $40 each way for gas

Email in field.

Anyone near the SF bay area need a last minute ride to AX and back? SJ/San Mateo/anything else inbetween also fine. Leaving Wed probably early afternoon, on Sunday leaving LA maybe 2-3pm because I need to get the rental back before midnight. $40 each way for gas

Email in field. Remove spaces.

Anybody here going to see Porno Graffiti?

I'll be going as Fancy Boba this year also. Friend on the right was suppose to go as Sasahara from Nichijou. Sadly he went back to japan.

>>6940963

They usual only announce those at the panel of said guests. I don;t think I've ever seen a pre-schedule for autographs.

>>6940987
They have it online usually. Also each day you can go to the autograph area and they'll tell you what's going on that day. They might have it over at the info desk too. Very important you do that because stuff changes.

Like waking up super early to try to get Kajiura's autograph from the first session only to learn that they cancelled the session upon going to that location immediately after the hall opened.

>>6940975
>fancy Boba Fett
So, in a suit but with a Boba Fett helmet? Fuck off, shit like that wasn't funny the first time and sure as hell isn't now. Just wear your ill-fitting suit on its own you cock-mongling faggot. It's like "oh boy I'm going to wear a suit and then add something unrelated to it that's all nerdy because I'm such a NERD lel XD".

I'm mad.

>>6941002
Let the man wear his suit. Sweet lord, when did fun become the bane of conventions.

>>6940718
When will he be around the booth? Im going to the panel on day 3 and the gathering on day 2.

fuck man, what do you thin my chnaces of being able to change my stay at the jw marriot from the 4-7th to the 3-7th?

>>6941127
Possible. Call and find out, or see if you can get a different room for just one night.

>>6941136
talked to them and it's $319 for the extra night, so we're gonna try to crash with a friend that night :(

>>6941141
I take it that's just out of your gang's budget then? Bummer. Well best of luck!

>>6941115
Ohhh man there's a gathering? When and where is it?
From what I was told we'll have our full group at the booth on Thursday from 3-4.
I'm also scheduled for a few more shifts on Saturday but it won't be with an entirely Natsume group.

>>6937264
Are you male or female?

>>6941159
Male

>>6941170
How are you going to the the cosplay on Thursday?

>>6941215

By looking like the world's biggest homo.

>>6941215
By putting it on.

>>6941223
All for you big boy

Is there anything that's listening out when different cosplay gatherings are? I'm not cosplaying this year but I still wanna see a bunch.

>>6941239
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=313579

>>6941170

Why do you always go shirtless when you have manboobs?

>>6941245
Because I don't give a fuck. My tits are better than yours anyway

>>6941258
>Because I'm an attention whore and I'm going to be 2edgy4u for calling me out on it.

Fix'd.

forming last minute carpool
wheeeeeeeeee

>>6941314
and you did a terrible job at that.

>>6941157
The gathering is day 2 at 3pm at Lindsay plaza
we are gunna go to the booth as well and most of us plan to meet at the panel

>>6940963
>>6940987
>>6940990
http://www.anime-expo.org/schedule/autograph-schedule/

>>6940605
My friends are also cosplaying Agil and Alicia Rue.
We'll all be in line on Day 0. both me and Alicia have wings and Agil will have an axe, but the wings and axe wont be around until the gatherings.

>>6941496
There you go
Make sure to swing by the autograph area/info booth each day to check for cancellations as noted above.

I ended up not getting Kajiura's autograph. I would have been one of the first in line if that session wasn't cancelled.

>its fucking hot outside
>tfw AX will be in the high 70s/low 80s

>>6941576
I can't wait to buy overpriced ice cream from a street vendor

>>6941523
>>6941496
Do autographs cost money? I've never actually been in line for one, just seeing the person is usually enough

>>6941607
To get one is free

PEOPLE NEEDING A PLACE TO STAY.

Me and my buddy have a 2 bed motel room(we only need 1) at City Center Hotel, which is in walking distance to Anime Expo. We have an extra bed for the nights of July 4th, 5th, 6th. I’m asking that you pay half the price of the full value, which is $120 for all 3 nights, which is cheap for that area of LA, and I’m pretty sure all their rooms are taken for those dates by now. If two key cards are given to me, one will go to you, if not we'll work something out.

my skype and tumblr are hauntyhaunt if interested in contacting me about it.

>tfw you call in sick to stay home and work on your cosplay

>>6941620

Yeah ill probably be doing the same for July 5th, or at least take a half day.

I was just told the westin is fully sold out and they arent even that close to the con.
and for some reason NOW you can add a nickname to your badge...

>>6941620
>2013
>not quitting your job to work on your cosplay hobby full time

>>6941576
Holy shit, this will be like, the best temperature ever!

>>6941576
>>6941672
>Caring about outdoor temperature
>Going to be spending 95% of your time inside an air conditioned building

>>6941698
When it's 120 outside where I am, I'll take it. Even if I only outside for ten minutes, it's better then roasting.

I have a question for everyone.

Has anyone heard how the Roadway Inn is?

>>6941611

I added you on Skype! I'm gonna be there all week but I was staying at a friend's house like an hour away so having a place to stay during the event would be really cool.. I'm the one with the weird Japanese display name on skype.

>>6938746
Fuck I'd love that.

my sister and cousins are going to the New Kids on the Block/98 Degrees/Boyz II Men concert at Staples Center on Friday

I think they want to check out the convention beforehand

they barely know anything about my hobbies, shit's gun b good

>>6941493
Laaaame, I'm stuck working the F/Z screening and then Aniplex booth during that time. I'd wanted to go to Inoue's panel too but I've got booth work. If you're in costume in the afternoon-ish (3??) on day 1 or 3 then please stop by the NIS booth!

>>6941918
I have a Vocaloid meet at 1 but Ill go change into reiko right after just fr you, Ill be Reiko with a Nyanko-mask so if you see me just say your the anon from CGL I also made a yuujinchou and I may have a red plastic bat as well.

>>6938746
>LV in the summer

Yeah no..unless they changed the season they hosted AX to anywhere but summer for that it would be terrible. LV is so bad in the summer even a few scones outside makes you want to kill yourself along with majority of the hotels/venues overcompensating for heat making it sub zero inside..so it ends up being either stay inside and freeze or go outside and burn

However I will admit if it doesn't take place during summer LV would be a very awesome place to host...

>>6941698
None of the AX hotels are particularly close to the convention center (even the JW) so if you're walking to/from the con or to a shuttle or something you're still going to be out in the heat for a considerable amount of time.

I have absolutely no tolerance for heat and all of my costumes are warm so I'm really happy that the weather is supposed to be decent.

>>6941925
You are the best, anon. ;~;
I'll definitely be exorcist Matoba (w/bow, quiver + wagasa) and I might do his casual outfit with the same props depending on how hot the exorcist outfit ends up being (and if I bother bringing it) so hopefully I'll stand out!

>>6941959
Even though You'll be a matoba cosplayer I still want you to sign my book of friends

For the Little Witch Academia fans + cosplayers

I'm coming in from Michigan, and my buddy here tells me I should try to find time to get to Little Tokyo while I'm in the LA area. Could someone spare the time to tell me like, where that is, how much it'll cost to get there via subway, what interesting things there are to do there, weeb or otherwise? I'd appreciate it.

>>6942391

>subway
>Los Angeles

but really though everyone here drives but I'm sure that the Metro website might help you out a bit. If you're driving (which I'm assuming you aren't) you can get there quickly as it's right off the 101 and super easy to find. There's a store that sends second hand Lolita stuff, a shitty cosplay store across from it with a bunch of overpriced purikura machines, and an anime merch store in the same building. I really only go there for the food nowadays.

sage for off topic

>>6942391
As far as interesting thing goes, tons of restaurants, But especially with ramen shops. There are three major ramen shops in Little Tokyo: Orochon, Daikokuya, and Shinengumi. Out of the three, I would recommend Daikokuya, but both Orochon and Shinsengumi are fine too. There's also Kula, revolving sushi restaurant, as well as bakeries and sweet shops like Fugetsu-Do. Last but not least, Kinokuniya bookstore has tons of manga, and mitsuwa market where you can buy japanese food.

>>6942391
I actually walk it. The con is on Figuerora (sp?) and 11th, I usually take a shuttle bus to the furthest out hotel, which is usually on 2nd and fig or main. Its just a few more blocks from there.

There's two major sections to Little Tokyo, and yes it's very worth it. One is commonly called Little Tokyo Mall, and that's pretty much what it is. Its 3 stories, has an amazing bookstore, and a really good ramen shop. You'll know you're there by the giant friendship knot statue.

The other I just call Little Tokyo Plaza. It's past the knot some, and has a fountain in the center. There's a mochi shop there I absolutely love, along with another baker, the buffet Oiwake (also amazing food) and a market. There's also a handful of souvenir shops and other restaurants. There's a toy shop there, but they usually close up because they actually have a booth at AX.

If you do decide to drive it, there's a parking lot on 2nd that's usually about 5 bucks to park. I haven't tried the buses in LA but I hear they're extremely convenient.

>>6941932

I live in Las Vegas actually, and I think AX here would be a horrible idea. The biggest contributing factor is 90% of our convention spaces are inside casinos, and no matter how you put it, it just is not as family friendly as LA.

That aside however, the local cons hate competition and start petty rumors and shit all the time. An established con like AX prob wouldn't suffer too much from that, but let's not forget all of a sudden we're going to have Otakon too.

>>6942526
As someone who goes to Vegas a lot and to a few conventions at the LVCC I have to agree. A con of AX's size would be way too big for casino space and the LVCC there's nothing really down there. Like, nothing in walking distance. Food trucks usually congregate outside in the center area (near the monorail and all that) but that's it. I have the same reaction anytime someone mentions "Move SDCC to Vegas! The LVCC is huge!" That's only part of the puzzle.

And walking in Vegas heat is just asking for trouble. To avoid the heat you'd have to do December, January (which Otakon now has), or February, and that's obviously out of AX's element and gives up the whole July 4/summer thing which they probably count on for attendees. Every other month is either hot as fuck or unpredictable (like sometimes November is balls hot, sometimes it's freezing). Otakon itself is already going to have to battle ALA for people although with enough money for guests that might not be an issue.

>>6942536
actually I take that back. They could use the Sands and the Venetian rooms nearby. I have no idea where they'd put stuff like concerts though.

I actually work conventions in Vegas and I'm ecstatic for Otakon. I think the Aria would be gorgeous, but probably too expensive for AX. I have yet to see PH's convention center but I imagine they'll host the after party at a club somewhere.

>>6942526
Las Vegas has convention centers just like any other city, and if you don't think families and kids go to Vegas then you're obviously lying about living there since they're all over the place.

Also, since when does your average congoer care about bringing your family. We're talking about conventions where fans hang out with other fans, not where parents go to amuse their children.

>>6942575
It's like no one remembers that we have a convention center.

Right now I think I am finally 99% finished with everything cosplay related for AX, wings are done, props are done except one (gluing fake seals to a bat) wigs are styled and ready for transport, all costumes are sew, hemmed, and ready for transport.

>>6941002
Yeah its not that amazing or funny to you but omg who cares. let the dude wear what he wants and just ignore him. ur not obligated to give him any attention or take pics of him at the con.

Can anyone tell me wtf Little Witch Academia is? Is it an anime, a video game? I know its by studio trigger and they make good stuff so im curious

>>6942819
A one-off anime episode of cute witches doing cute magic things.

Better watch it tonight as it's being taken down tomorrow for some reason:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBlqxEIJ_Cg

>>6942825
It's also on Nyaa:
http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=view&tid=418802
http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=view&tid=418800

>>6942825
oh lol I ran across this right before you posted it and watched it then came back to see these posts. So thats rlly all there is. That one episode was amazing and I'm left with a want for more!

>mfw despite my best efforts I am not in the shape I wanted to be in for my BRS cosplay

I'm in that spot between having a flat stomach when I suck in a little but if I eat anything bloating I will have the gut..oh well I guess it's better than having a pretty big beer belly I couldn't even hide a little. I'll just continue with my workouts for next year~

and Atleast I'm not full blown fat

Sad news, I got my car in a fender bender and it needs work. I have to call the bodyshop on Monday and it's going to take five business days to get it done. It'll be ready on the 8th since the shop is off on Independence Day.

I am officially not going to AX.

>>6942854
That's why there's such a big backing for it!

>>6942922
Nooooooo Freeman-sempai...
Can't you carpool with someone?

>>6942924
My work schedule complicates this matter. I can't be off work for all the days of AX.

If there's a silver lining, I can look forward to SDCC.

>>6942102
Just for you, anon. Just for you.
I just found out the hard way that what I thought was a kimono bolt is a haori bolt, so I'll definitely be bringing his casual outfit too since the outer kimono I'm borrowing from my friend to replace the looooooong haori I was making is too heavy to wear for too long in AX heat.

>>6942854
Due to how much is going on for it at AX everyone has been hoping that there will be announcement of a full series. I'm crossing my fingers!
There were a bunch of other really neat short films that came out of the same project as LWA. Did anyone watch Death Billiards?

I keep thinking that it's Monday and panicking that I won't have enough time to do all my packing and laundry. Con apprehension has finally set in.

>>6942928
Death Billiards was pretty good too, it'd be nice to see some cosplays of it as well.

>>6942933
I'm totally in love with it. I wanted to cosplay the bartender but it's not like it would be recognizable without a group, and even then.
I'm so torn between wanting a full series/movie/OVA/something for it, or just wanting to keep it as it is. It's kind of the perfect length and it tells such a great story.

does anyone wanna hang out with me? ;_;
tfw no friends or cosplays

>>6943235
Because you're a furry
Go kill yourself

I wish I had a 3DS. StreetPass is nuts at cons

Hello bobbin, my old nemesis. You are going to defeat me again, aren't you?

This is the first AX or con I've ever been to and I had a question regarding the Makoto Shinkai exhibition/movie showcase. At these sort of things does anybody know if there will be a QA/signing and if they might be giving/selling some Shinkai merchandise?

>>6943235

I am going totally alone from the other side of the country! If I can make friends so can you so cheer up babu

>>6943235
I would hang out with you but since you're most likely female and I'm not I would be labeled a "creeper" so I can't approach you. Sorry.

>>6943331
he has a panel on Sunday morning for Garden of Words
There's no official autograph session listed for him but you could probably get one at Lounge 21 after the Garden of Words screening because he's supposed to have a reception there. I have no idea where Lounge 21 is. Says concourse 151. You're going to have to look on a map of the convention center. Giving away stuff? No clue. Wouldn't be surprised if Kinokuniya had something related you could by from his booth.

wooo okay got this.... As long as I finish one costume a day

>>6943331
You could probably buy a DVD of one of his movies at one of the dealers and have him sign it at the reception

Reiko's bat complete!
Finally. I found some rare gems at the dollar store so now i can fix my sandplay dress.
To the Matoba cosplayer this is the bat I will have. Ill be carrying it with me the whole time I am in Reiko during AX.

>>6940177
>absolutely_disgusting.jpeg

>>6943570
Ahhh it looks fantastic! I'm almost done. I just need to iron out my obi and close up the ends and put all my crap together in one spot. I'll take a picture when I'm done.

bang zoom announces open auditions for an anime at AX

REV UP DEM VOICE BOXES

I really need to separate my primary email from my press release accounts.

I'll be going alone
Anyone want to hang out there?

>>6940930
fuck off then. we seagulls are a proud and hatefull bunch.

>>6943570
Annnnnd finished!

I've just got some wig detangling/trimming, a hem repair and possibly adding a pocket to a shirt left to do on other costumes and then I can pack.

>>6943808
I don't know what it is but it looks cool.

Looks like we're over the post limit again.

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