/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Staff anon here.

Can answer any questions about weapons policy and registration.

>>6943973
Are allowed to ask if the venue is changing for 2014? It's kind of important because I've got a friend coming from overseas and we want to plan everything as early as possible.

If not, can you at least say if it's staying in SoCal?

>>6943973
Haven't been to AX for a few years now. Do I need to worry about standing in line for hours on end? After the epic fail that was Fanime's registration, I really don't want to deal with something like that any time soon.

>>6943987
Better question - is it still going to be at LACC?

>>6943973
For those of us receiving badges though ACP for both events, how do we get our badges?

>>6943987
>>6943995
I heard contract is through 2015 now
Enjoy your two more years of LA followed by possibly more LA if it gets negotiated longer

>>6943997
Not staff anon but someone from ACP should be contacting you about those. I was told I'd get an email with more info sometime this week and that I'd get my badge directly from Henry.


>>6943849
Matoba from Natsume's Book of Friends. Thanks!

>>6943994
AX has more computers and people working registration than Fanime but then again it also has twice the attendance.

Wednesday sucks at the beginning but by the end of the pickup period should be okay. I'm going to assume onsite Thurs is going to be better than prereg Thurs but it'll die down as the day goes on for both.

>>6944015
Was going to go reg Thursday morning. Hopefully, everything runs smoothly then. Thank you very much for the update!

>>6943998
Thank you. I tried asking through the AX forums and their Tumblr and I just get these cryptic answers of ~well maybe, you'll have to see~

>>6944019
You'll have to wait but it shouldn't be too bad, at least compared to the other line. There will be a ton of people who prereged trying to pickup their badges. You can wave to them.

>>6944021
Ha ha, I remember one year back in Anaheim, the prereg line on Wednesday night was nearly a three hour long wait.

The at-con reg line had three people in it.

>>6943987
Yes you're allowed. It'll (99%) likely be in SoCal next year. So don't worry about AX TOKYO or AX NEW YORK CITAY. I can the CEO when I see him on Wednesday. No I won't cuss him out/call him out/etc/etc. He's a cool guy who just happens to suck at his job and marriage.

>>6943994
Depends which line you're in. While it won't be Fanime: LINECON 2013, it'll be around 1 hour tops for at-con registrations and around 2 hours tops for preregistration. We will try to hurry up the process.

As a con-goer/staff for a few years I can say safely that the at-con registrations is ALWAYS shorter and fast.

>>6943997
This is sufficient. >>6944004

>>6944023
Oh gosh I remember those days.

>>6944035
how are the lines towards the later hours for pre-reg on day 0? Last year I waited a few hours before it opens but this year I wont be able to go until after work. So I dont expect to be there until 7-8ish with traffic. Is there a cutoff time that I should be there before they close at 9? Is there even a line at all at that point?

>>6944042
If you go late during day 0 you should be okay. It's just at the beginning when it sucks because everyone just lines up because there's nothing else to do at that time. AX has been pretty good about that.

>>6944042
I'm not entirely sure if the registration kiosks will be open that late day 0. Still try to go and get it (if you're a local) and if you can't you can always try the next day since AX is good at lines.

To clear up my own questions about badge-getting, what time do lines open, what time should I line up for them, and if we do in fact run into the scenario of a line full of pre-reggers and 1 or 2 bodies in the at-con line, couldn't I just slide over and get processed by the at-con line, or are they just not equipped to handle pre-reg stuff?
I can foresee a Larry David-esque moment developing from that situation.

>>6943963

But who cares about Danny Choo? He's just a rich kid who has the connections to do what he does. If I had the money, I'd make my "original character, do not steal" a mascot too. Pays having Jimmy Choo as your dad.

>>6944090
What will probably happen is that they utilize the at-con reg section to help out the pre-reg pickup section and not let you skip ahead unless you want to buy a whole new badge.

If you get there early it processes decently fast. Officially reg opens at 8am. People will be there before then. Took me an hour the last time I was there and I got there maybe 30 mins before opening but it'll vary per year.

Huh, they allow refunds (within 30 days of purchase) and name changes. That's actually pretty nice of them and I don't think that was available a year or two ago. I knew they did the transfer to the next year thing but not name changes and cancellations.

>>6944138
You'd be surprised. There will be people all over his nuts at AX.

>mfw AX is in the bag
>mfw LOJ is still in OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT mode

We've still got thirty costumes to finish before Friday(buttons and easy, but time-consuming shit) and about eight of them have yet to be fitted. I hate them SO much for not taking half an hour to come in and let us pin crap together. Odds are, they'll show up an hour before doors open and wonder why their costumes aren't done. No glitter or sequins for them.

>>6944004
It looks awesome!
I need to iron out my shirt for Reiko and my mask (since Ill be doubling as both Reiko and Nyanko-sensei in her form) I wish I had a little more time to buy some yellow fabric for the Yellow school tie, but I dont think people will notice. If I have the mask on, Im Nyanko-senei, if not I am Reiko. Just need to practice some posing and stuff and I think i am good.

Im really excited, I can barely sleep with my Insomnia meds

Also got my wings for Sakuya (SAO) completed and mounted. They light up and will only be around for night cosplay wandering and the gathering on day 2 at noon and at 2 at the booth. Altho I plan on leaving early from the aniplex gathering so i can make the Natsume gathering ion time.

>>6944138
>>6944224
People are all over his nuts because he plays off his "self-made" narrative as something anyone can do with enough work and dedication. Problem is, he conveniently leaves out a shitload of lucky breaks he got over the years. He doesn't help the anime industry at all, he just uses his undeserved influence to further his own success in his own ventures.

>>6944138
Does anyone give a shit about Mirai for that matter? Or those other mascot girls? Bitch has her own Nendo and everything sheesh.

Forgot to buy amv tickets and now they are sold out online. It says limited amount at the booth on thursday but I'm worried that they will just be random seats spread out everywhere. Would like to get a seat next to my friend. Any idea what the case was previous years in my situation?

>>6944382
can we have a less shit picture?

>>6944845
I bought tickets for the Miku concert when my friend picked hers up that she bought online. We sat right next to each other. They had it where your seat was given to you based on when you pick up your tickets not when you buy them.

>>6944451
>He doesn't help the anime industry at all
How is he suppossed to 'help' the industry in your eyes? He already promotes anime, trading card games, and tons of merch and has helped popularize anime and otaku-related things around the world. The fact that he's made a lot of money doing so doesn't make him a bad guy nor does being the son of Jimmy Choo

>>6944480
I kinda like Mirai-chan. Why so many Choo haters? Hating on success gets you nowhere. If you know of him engaging in unethical or illegal business practices then let me know. Other than that it just sounds like a hater.

>>6944897
Pretty much agree with this, He doesn't act like a douche, hes a really cool guy. I dont see where the hate comes from. As said before he helps the industry the best he can by not only promoting anime but japan culture in general. And saying that people are "all over his dick" is just going to extremes. While he did have lucky breaks that most don't have (as majority of anyone with any type of sucess has had), he still didn't get to his success by sitting on his ass..he put in some hard work on his end too.

On an unrelated note:

http://countingdownto.com/countdown/289557

SOON...

>>6944877
Sorry all I own for pictures is my crappy out of date cell phone. I promise they look better in person. I will be around the SAO gatherings

>>6944953
>>6944897
The hate comes from his shitty site layout. That shit is unmanageable.

>>6945013
Doesn't seem bad to me..the only thing I would change is that banner..its way too big.

>>6944897
I chalk it up to the male equivalent of jealous fatties.

I don't really know anything about Danny Choo, but I made this for you, /cgl/. Be mine?

Anyway, I continue to be super excited for AX even though it's serious panic time for me now. This design is so silly. Shiny Chariot and her stupid armpit holes.

>>6945668
Just use magic ya dingus

qq, rather than printing out the bardcode, can you use your phone (email pulled up) to get your badge?

>>6945705
sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't, so I'd bring along a printout just in case. Barcodes and smartphone screens have always been kind of iffy.

>>6943973
Hey Staff-anon, unfortunately this year, my gf and I have to pick up our badges on Friday... how fucked are we?

>>6945726
Depends on what time. You're probably okay.

>>6945719
thanks. i can't rmember if i did that last year or not, so i'm just checking

>>6945732
What would you recommend? We've both got work off that day so it's no big deal when we leave.

>>6945744
I want to say noon is okay since a lot of people will rush to get their badges first thing and hopefully that'll be done with by then but it's kind of unpredictable. Unless you want to go for the first thing rush before 8am, heh

Is Angelic Pretty gonna have a vendors hall booth this year?

>>6945705
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't because they bring in a photo/screen with shit resolution.

>>6945726
>Friday
You're fine. Most of the preregistration line is gone by Thursday afternoon since most everyone goes to get them on Day 0 or Day 1.

I finished sewing. So I baked some cookies.

Going alone can I hang out with someone? :(
Please!!

>>6945828
You're welcome to!

>>6945828
Of course you can! Where you coming from?

>>6945828
boy or girl? I'm going with friends but I don't know if I'll be ditched since I only know one person in the group very well.

>>6945828
Come hang out by the weapons policy table, most of us will be bored out of our minds.

>>6945828
More than welcomed to!

>>6945834
im from the LA area

>>6945835
>>6945837
>>6945848
>>6945851
lets do itt!!

>>6945893
we should all wear pins. 'sergeant seagull lonely hearts con band'

contact me and lets hang out

johntitormakise@gmail.com

Finished my one and only new cosplay. I'm on a tighter budget than previous years, and much less prep time than normal.

Oh well, hope to see you guys soon!

>>6945848

You poor souls, I could bring you guys some snacks if you want. Any preferences?

>>6945960

good stuff man, ill try to see you there.

>>6945960
Nice, but where is Chiho?

>>6945960
If I don't get your picture, my con will be ruined.

>>6945960
I'd order some black pepper potatoes....
No really you don't understand how much I love black pepper

Day 1 kind of sucks

Seriously, it's like a non-day.

>>6945960
I need a pic of you with the Okumura twins if you find any. No one's made that joke yet.

>>6945960
I'll be sure to give you a mghandshake if I see you, good sir.

>have to get to SF before 8am on wed. for the LA bus
>takes about 1 hour from Sacramento
>BART strike

Welp..thats another 2+ hours.

>>6945893
Go ahead man.

>>6945960
Bretty gud.

>>6945962
You don't have to do that. It'd just be nice to talk to people who don't hate us for doing our job. ;__;

>>6943973
So my friend is 17, 18 on August 1st.

Will they give us a hassle at badge pickup? We're from Texas, and his parents aren't coming along.

>>6946064
I'm not sure if it's better if you go across to 101 and then down to SF than it is to brave the toll line of the Bay Bridge.

>>6946088
They'll more than likely be reasonable after you tell them the circumstances. It'd help to have someone that's 18+ in your group though, just in case.

>>6946089
Yeah when the time comes I am going to see which is the lesser of the evils when heading down there.

is there going to be a /cgl/ meetup

Does anyone know if they're going to do the free exhibit hall badges after 3:30 again this year?

>>6946100
It's 430 now
From forums:

I finally got confirmation on this:
There will be free Exhibit Hall Only passes after 4:30 pm on Day 1 to Day 3. There are no free Exhibit Hall Only passes on Day 4 because the Exhibit Hall closes at 3:00 pm.

>>6946102
Yes

facebook events/155054131345643/
Friday around 8ish.

Also Saturday afternoon sometime (TBD)

>>6946064
Ouch ;~;

I have to be out the door by like 4 am to catch my flight on Thursday. I probably should've taken a later flight.

I'm fixing wigs and starting the packing process. In retrospect I probably should've fixed the wig that has to travel on the wig head last. Oops.

why the fuck do you losers worship danny choo so much? he's only famous for being a weaboo

I'm driving at 3pm Wednesday because one of the guys I'm picking up has work til then.I won't be able to go to sleep til about 11pm because I have to go to Santa Monica and then downtown.

Could be worse. Could be Thursday leaving at midnight.

>>6946112
But he's a FAMOUS weeaboo. There's a difference.

>>6946110
yeah, im leaving at 4 as well I think that gives me more than enough time..its just going to be a big headache getting there.

>>6946118
Driving yourself or getting dropped off? Too bad you couldn't have snagged a Megabus going from Sacramento to SF and then SF to LA for cheap. Those $1 tickets must have flown fast.

>>6946112
i like weaboo
whats the problem

>>6946124
Nah, getting dropped off by mom.

And yeah that was actually my original plan, however there was two major issues that made it a no go...first was the layover time for the next bus to arrive for LA was like 2-3 hours. And the only buses that arrive would get me there really late. So in the end the only buses that get to LA at a decent time (3:45pm) are the ones straight from SF.

>>6946130
damn, your mom is a trooper. That's a long way to go just to turn around and go back. I'd do something like drive the way down so she only has to drive back up and then I'd sleep on the bus or something, haha

>>6946135
She is, I am def. paying her back later this year for this big time. I am actually going to drive part ways until we get closer to there since I still don't have my license (at 21 haha)

IT IS TUESDAY
HOLY SHITBANANAS

>>6943973

hey staffanaon, what's the best time to prereg on Day 0?

>missed my flight
>sitting in Heathrow
>next flight is Thursday morning
>mfw
Well that went well

>>6946296
uhhh....
well, at least you have that time difference on your side...

>>6946299
Yeah. Thankfully I get in at 11am on Day 1 so it's not as suffering as it could be.

Our plans got set back a little. Our driver got called into work for Tuesday night from 6pm to 6am Wednesday morning. She is going to come back, get us and still take us to AX but instead of leaving at 9am we wont leave until 10:30/11am and that is if she hits traffic on the way back from Palm Springs, then she need to drop off all her equipment at her department, in LA, then come get us from another 60mils away then drive us all back to LA. man this woman is a trooper Then again another friend will be sleeply as well, she gets off work at 7am, gunna get her hair done at 8am, come crash at my house until we leave. they are gunna be so tired but they will be so excited once we get there.
Although it makes me wish ONE of us could driver other then well the driver friend... One of us is banned from driving due to eye sight, i have a phoiba and another just doesnt wanna drive... we are a sad group.

>>6946339
damn, that is pretty bad
you should always have at least one extra driver in a group so you can swap between them. even if it's something like a driver a:b:a split at least driver a gets a little rest.

>>6945960
Going to be expecting black pepper fries from you, good sir.

>MFW Gundam Unicorn director is a guest

I would have very much liked to meet him in my Geara Zulu costume but it sucks how I have no money to go...

>mfw an news outlet actually reports on an anime convention accurately
http://landing.newsinc.com/ktla/video.html?freewheel=91045&sitesection=77695_Video&VID=24921744

>>6946624
This is why I like Danny..he's good at explaining this kind of stuff to casuals without sounding like a retard.

>Look at map layout

Wow the West Hall doesn't look good.
>Arcade
>Console
>Table Top
>Cosplay Repair

All in one room and next to the Main Events hall.

>TFW you skipped AX again so you can go to SDCC instead

Did I make the right move /cgl/?

>>6946624
Also, I will never get over this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrdea1HocAE&feature=player_detailpage#t=117s

all dat anime and manja

>>6946642
depends. I go to both AX and SDCC but I usually have more fun at AX because it's more in line with my tastes.

Repost from tumblr:
Alright since it my department that’s doing this I might as well inform attendees right now since Day Zero is 2 days :T

There will be mandatory bag checks at every main entrance of Anime Expo this year.

We are doing this for safety guys. Because of the Boston Marathon Bombing, Anime Expo has buffed up their security and are doing bag checks. It’s not that we think any of you are terrorists; it’s just we want everyone to be safe and happy during con. We do not want ANYONE getting hurt at Anime Expo and if someone does want to hurt people, we want to make sure we nip them in the butt >:c

You’ll be seeing Access Control/the red vests doing the bag checks. Please do not hassle them or get mad at them for doing this. Please understand them and let them do their job. If any of you ladies have some bathroom privates, either put it in a pocket or have one of our lady staffers check the bag for you (heck find me if my squad is doing bag checks)

Anime Expo is a place for people who love Japanese culture, animation, games, or whatevers to have fun with other people with similar interests. No one should be hurt at such a happy place for so many people <3

A-a-anyone else at AX cosplaying from Game of Thrones? I can't make SDCC so t-t-tthis seemed like the next best venue...

>>6947125
;c Only wearing Jon to sdcc

>>6947107
lol
feel good measures
cursory checks are fast but likely to miss things
thorough checks are going to slow everyone coming in so they probably won't do that

especially if they aren't checking people too because you can hide stuff on-person as well unless they're doing body checks which it sounds like they aren't.

>>6947130

Well at least there wont be two Jons then :P

Is Chibi Masquerade gone forever?

>>6947135
"Exchanging privacy for the illusion of safety", as the saying goes. I think the checks are just silly, and while they might calm down a few hysterical soccer moms hauling the kids around, they just seem like a waste of volunteer effort.
Also
>put it in a pocket
So couldn't you hypothetically hide dangerous stuff in one's pocket? Honestly, come on.

>>6947138
Apparently it didn't earn revenue so they got rid of it. By this argument they should get rid of the repair room, because it actively loses money in supplies. Also karaoke and any non-industry gaming or video rooms and guests they don't sell tickets for.

>>6947143
This place has a bajillion cosplayers coming in too. You gonna check everyone's props? All that 3DMG that's inbound? What if a guy has a big belly prosthetic?Voluminous robes? Padding to make them look bigger? You can hide all sorts of things in any of those.

It's going to be a total waste of time unless they hired out the TSA to borrow their bomb detection and x-ray machines.

Was anyone at AX 2011 when they kicked everyone out of the convention center because there was a suspicious backpack on the premises or something.

>>6947181
I was in the pre-reg line when that happened, the girl in front of me nearly passed out in her mascot suit because we were out in the goddamned heat for an extra hour. Shit sucked.

>>6947181
They cleared and roped a bunch of the south hall lobby off. Imagine if it had been a bomb. People were still in there. Heh. Shrapnel would have carried far past the tape line.

Are there any good non-creeper photographers doing shoots at Anime Expo?

>>6947211
Most photographers are non-creeper, actually...

What I'm wondering about the bag checks is regarding confiscation of liquids.

I mean, if all they were doing was checking for bombs and knives, I'd be okay with it but I can't shake the feeling they'll confiscate an unopened bottle of liquor I'd be saving for a party later on that I can't leave in the room/car/whoops came by bus/can't leave in bag check cause bag check is behind the people checking the contents for bombs.

>bag checks
This is new, I've never been subjected to one, and I carry a massive backpack every year

>>6947211

KrisZ and that one beared old guy. I would avoid Fremen, he's a pleb and a faggot.

What the shit?

>TFW AX is slowly evolving into the next Erotica

>>6947369
This Kris guy is all booked out, any others?

>>6947383
Ax finally getting that coveted 'desperate neckbeard' demographic covered.

>>6947383
Milfs

>>6947383
If I wanted to see whores, I would go to a porn convention, not Anime Expo.

>>6947383
Can anyone post a previous advert for AX to compare, or do they always look like this?

>>6947383
>>6947385
>>6947393
Hey, the con crowd is getting older and more "adult" entertainment themes are logical to bring in.

>>6947393
Is the one on the left a trap?

>>6947319
It's new because lolBostonBombings. It's stupid as the person who originally posted the PSA gave some details on how they're going to do things. They're going to just glance at your bag and if they don't see anything obvious let you through. That automatically becomes pointless because you can hide bad things very easily.

>>6947276
They probably won't but you never know, some guy might feel like being a dick and want to steal your shit. I remember someone posting in one of the Fanime threads mentioned a security guy who straight up stole his alcohol. I'd say cover it up somehow, just what that somehow is is another question.

>>6947399
>Adult themes
>Anime Convention that is family friendly
>Logical

Last I check a good chunk of the AX attendee demographics are middle school to late high school kids.

This is actually kind of cool.

This is actually kind of cool.

>>6947441
I saw that. Are those actual trees? They don't appear to have roots

>>6947446
They're fakes. You can get foliage from prop companies for rental.

>>6947159
B-b-b-buh... D:

>>6947398
It's not their ad, it's something the bitch made to promote her booth.

as far as the bag checking goes,

I think its more to discourage people then anything else, and they are not just checking for bombs, im sure they are going to be looking for firearms too

(and I know that people bring their props witch look exactly like real guns sometimes)

but its a good segway, they see someone whith a gun prop, they escort them to weapon bounding
nobody gets shot up with a real assault rifle

They do bag checks at Disneyland and hospitals and it takes 5 seconds, Im not really that bothered by it

>>6947629
It is a good way to make sure that every attendee also has a legitimate badge to stop counterfeits and ghosting.

How overrun with weebs does the pool at the JW get? I'm debating if I want to bother bringing a swimsuit or not.

>>6947724
I pray to God that it requires a key card

>>6947629
unless of course, you shoot up the place starting from the doors on in. Or have a handgun, easily concealed in a bag. Or homemade bombs. Short of going TSA style with the lines, the x-ray machines, chemical sniffers, you can sneak stuff in easily.

>>6947535
Write an angry email to Marc if you want Chibi Masq back. Get all your friends to do it. Post about it on all the forums and twitters and facebooks. Then maybe next year you'll have Chibi Masquerade again.

A-Anyone from /a/ (or /fa/) going?

>>6947729
I assume it does because the elevators do from what I recall. I'm just wary as hell of con pools and was wondering if anyone knew what it was like.

>>6947738
>>6947629
actually even with ye olde "assault weapon" you could just take it apart and put it back together again in the bathroom. lower receiver, magazine, pistol grip, stock will all separate, and the barrel and upper receiver could be hidden in a poster tube. maybe you spread parts among two or three people. it'd still just be easier to use handguns.

Fuck bag checks at cons, it's already discouraged me from cosplaying. The Terrorist have won.

>>6947803
They have. First they fucked up our airlines. Now they strike our conventions while never having even attacked one.

Danny Choo is one delusional guy if he believes they'll get 130,000 attendees at AX this year.

>>6947820
he's probably going with turnstile numbers. which, ironically, they already hit 130k on last year.

fuck Danny Choo and every fat attention whore fangirl who likes him

>>6947824
Turnstile is 130k
Unique is 50k

>>6947825
Bro, don't be so jelly. He's just cooler in every way than you'll ever be and he's rich and enjoying doing what he loves.

>>6947853
there's nothing cool about danny choo, you danny choo dick sucker

>>6947855
Why the hate? Do you just hate weebs or are you racist or something?

>>6947383
>mfw a talentless attention whore is advertised at the west costs biggest anime con

>>6947383
I was shocked when I saw her all over Sentai Filmworks' page. Looks like they're all being bodacious space pirates one of the days.

>>6947943
She was actually supposed to be one of the official cosplayers last year but she had to drop out at the last minute.

>>6947383
Lol her fingers are covering the strap of the hardware that keeps her boobs in that shape.

>>6947991
>boobs
those aren't even good for motorboating

>>6947991
The stupidest part is that she's enhanced her tits to be significantly larger than the character she's cosplaying as.

>>6943963
Danny choo uses macFAILS.
He has lost my respect.

>>6946296
God, you're flying internationally and you MISSED YOUR FLIGHT? How much did you fucking shell out for airfare?

>>6948033
>He has lost my respect.
Did he have it? He's just a little rich kid. He didn't even design Mirai or whatever, just hired people to do it.

I am officially having that DID I PACK EVERYTHING panic, even though when I check my list it seems I did. BUT WHAT IF I FORGOT TO PUT SOMETHING ON THE LIST???

>>6948069
EXACTLY. I'm also having the "DID I WASH EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED?? WHAT IF I FORGOT TO WASH SOMETHING AND IT'S GROSS FOR ALL OF AX?" panic.

I also only have one last costume related thing to do and I feel like I'm forgetting something.

Staff here again for last minute questions about weapons and registration. Can also recommend good places to eat around the area since I'm a local.

>>6946295
Day 0? Either piss early or a bit before they close.

>>6947107
Hello Access Control staff. I knew someone else on staff came here.

>>6947276
If anyone does confiscate your belongings please take their name down and what department, if you can. Post it here. I'll be lurking the AX threads for the entire convention duration.

>>6947383
>Vampy
She was a real peach at Conji. She was spilling spaghetti everywhere since it was her first GOH booth or something.

>>6947629
>(and I know that people bring their props witch look exactly like real guns sometimes)
Oh boy is Weapons Policy going to have fun this year.

>>6947757
/a/non staff here. I try to hide my powerlevel with other staff. The only thing that kinda gives it away is how obsessive I am with JRPGs/VNs.

There are a few other /a/ peeps on staff. I know like three on Access Control and I suspect one is in Weapons Policy with me.

>>6948082

I have a question since it's my first AX. It looks like according to the schedule everything kicks off at 9:00 a.m. or so for day 1. No point in getting there earlier than that right? Also what is the opening ceremony like?

>>6948082
If you're in weapons policy, do you have any further info on how those of us who are working for ACP events can get our vital props into the dealer's hall just for those events? I'm not sure if it was you or another staff anon, but someone said we could possibly get something signed by ACP and/or the company we're working for?

>>6948069
it's okay, I'm still packing. I have 16 hours before I leave! I'm totally okay!

Which will probably hold right up til about 2 hours before and I'm freaking out.

>>6948101
you can skip the opening. They might have guests pop up on stage or something but maybe I'm thinking of the red carpet (which is now press only). Most people will still be in line for badges or won't even bother to wake up. There's nothing really happening til the first panel or the exhibit hall opens.

How fucked would I be if I got wasted and went around picking up girls bridal style and asked them to be mai waifu?

>>6948101
You could show up early to beat traffic if you're driving, for the prereg line (if you did that) or, just wander the con grounds for photo opportunities if you're cosplaying. A lot of people like to just chill inside and outside of the convention center to chat and mingle with people. Other than that, there really isn't a reason to come earlier. Y-You could also come try to find the anon staff. It's not like we like talking to other people from 4chan or anything!

>Opening Ceremony
Ask the other staff here. I've never been to one since they seem boring. :v

>>6948103
Come by the booth and talk to one of our veterans or the manager, they should be able to accommodate you for the event. If it's some fuckhuge prop, then we might have to escort you there (just to be safe, y know? Don't wanna crack open someones face when you turn around or something) and back once your event is done.

But if it fits the Weapons Policy then all we'd do is peacebond it in a discrete location (or just acknowledge that your prop is allowed and not bond it since you're there for an event) and that'd be the end of it.

Mind telling me what kind of props you're going to be bringing? Just for a heads up to look out for you folks.

>>6948120
You'd probably be banned faster than Lucky Charms guy.

>>6948126
Aww come on man.
Also how strict are you with checking bags and shit or bottles or whatever

>>6948127
It'd be hilarious at all but imagine how scary it would be for some random teenage girl to have an unknown man come up to her and call her his waifu. Not to mention you may mess up her cosplay in the process.

It won't be especially strict. They may deny you access if you have a bottle of liquor in your bag and ask you to leave it in your car or something. Water/juice/etc should be fine though. It'll just be a glance over, maybe move a thing or two around to see the inside better.

Like I said before, if they attempt to steal your booze/food/drinks then please take their name/department down and go to the SR office. (And post it here too if you're too busy or can't be bothered to find it.)

>Pregame hard
>wait in line
>act sober for 2 seconds to get in
>act a hot mess
>get Con Ops called on you
>banned 5ever

;____;7 R.I.P. in piece anon

>>6948136
Well this wouldn't be my first AX I've gotten completely hammered and gone around spouting nonsense, then again the person I was cosplaying acts like that
Shit was great
I even had a really, REALLY awkward one night stand
But that is another story

>>6948144
Just try to not be creepy. Please. I don't want to hear that you got into trouble.

>I even had a really, REALLY awkward one night stand
You don't know awkward hells I've been through.

>>6948148
Awww naww man, I was respecting the cosplayers and shit. I did go up to that one power ranger guy
But I'll be respectful
Look out for a drunk Houoin Kyouma
>totally giving myself out

Dude, I think AX is the source of this worlds awkwardness
It's like a BP oil spill...but with spaghetti
But I love every bit of it

Even having sex in a cramped up closet with a Nerine cosplayer that was getting REALLY into roleplaying and getting caught by your drunken roommate

I'd like to hear some stories tho

>>6948126
Thank you! Do you happen to know where your booth would be ahead of time? I'm on a super tight schedule for changing costumes for working events on day 1 but I should be able to stop by in the morning before going to work.

I have a very large (6' tall) strung bow that, while it could probably technically function, really wouldn't do much. I have a quiver full of arrows as well but they are not notched, nor do they have tips. I need it for working the NIS booth during Kazuhiko Inoue sessions.
If all else fails I brought a backup prop, but I'd really like to be able to bring my bow.

... And for the uninformed, who/what was Lucky Charms guy?

>>6946064
>also from sac
>driving down to LA with my friend

Please excuse any lewdness.

>>6948154
It's fine. As long as you're not like groping chicks it's cool.

>I'd like to hear some stories tho
Nothing kills a boner faster than getting caught doing it with a Nia cosplayer in her hotel room when her boyfriend, dressed as Simon, walks in. (I didn't know she had a boyfriend nor did she mention anything about having a boyfriend, even when I asked because she was bretty cute.)

You could cut the awkwardness with a plastic spoon. Saw her a few times later that day. She would wave to me and her boyfriend looked like he had cried his eyes out. ;_;

>>6948155
We're having three booths this year. One near the registration area near the main entrance (South Hall), one in West Hall, and one inside of the Exhibition/Dealer's Hall (which is the one you should head to, for conveniences sake). We're open at 6 AM I believe until 6 PM or so.

From the sounds of it, it fits the height requirement (less than 7 feet) and as long as the string isn't super tense and has slack we should be able to peacebond it just fine. The arrows are fine too. What is it made out of? If it's metal then I'm afraid it's a no-go since we're being especially anal about that this year for some weird reason. Though we may or may not let it slide if it's just a hassle to have you go back and get another prop. We'll try to work something out with you~

>Lucky Charms guy
He goes to every SPJA convention and gropes/tries to finger girls during events. He's since gotten a lifetime ban every time but he registers with a different name every year so we're on the lookout for him.

He also reeks of creeper. His name is that because he was most recently banned dressed as the Lucky Charms guy at Anime Conji.

>>6947820
I fucking hate turnstyle, I would rather go by the unique.

So, does LA do anything fancy for the 4th of July as far as fireworks go? Or do I have to drive down to the beach?

>>6948172
it sounds kind of dumb, but can't you put a restraining order on this guy?

>>6948178
Nothing happens in downtown LA. You could go to Dodger Stadium and watch fireworks or stay in your hotel room and smoke, drink, and lick each others asses.

>>6948179
Believe me we would if we knew his name. His face is easily recognizable though, so Rangers/Access Control are able to find him in crowds and escort him out before he violates another girl again.

>>6948178
Not that I know of. Though you could just drive down to Manhattan Beach since it's only a 30~ minute drive to bar-hop and watch the fireworks. I might do that with some friends.

I don't cosplay but I come to /cgl/ for the AX threads. Would I still be welcome amongst your kind?

>>6948172
Alpha as fuck bro

If you ever see a drunk loud Houoin Kyouma just be like "Yo nigga SERN b all up in dis bitch play it cool"

too late to still pre-reg?

>>6948172
The bow is made out of wood. The string is kind of tense and if I were to loosen it it would unfortunately distort the shape of the bow. I don't think it's strung tight enough to actually fire anything though, especially since my arrows aren't even notched. Thanks so much! Do you think the people checking bags at entrances will give me any issue about trying to bring it in? I figure if I can at least get it into the con center I should be able to call out a superior from the NIS booth/ACP and get them to escort me in.

Re: LCG:
Gross. Had any luck calling the police on him?

Anybody want to do shoots with me?

>>6948185
fo sho niggah
I ain't gon be in costume too unless you count "lol camera guy" as a costume

>>6948185
I don't normally come to /cgl/ either. Only come around the time a convention I'm staffing comes up to give advice, talk, etc.

I'm usually on /a/, /fit/ or /vp/.

>>6948186
Y-You too.

I'll look out for you. If you're cool then I'll see if I can invite you to a staff party or something.

>>6948187
>Wood
Yes.
>string
Yes.

No problem brah. And I don't think people would give you an issue at the bag check considering props/weapons is solely our departments job and up to our discretion. If someone gives you crap or something then call someone from your booth or flag someone from Weapons Policy to get you out of there.

I'm not entirely sure about police involvement but I'm pretty sure he got a groping/indecent exposure charge at the most recent Conji.

>>6948189
It's never too late.

>>6948189
don't prereg. it's same price as door price and the line is going to be long as fuck on wed and thurs

>>6948188
Go home Gamefan, you are drunk.

>>6948195
>implying I haven't been to one
>that feel when manga lounge bros

>>6948195
Thanks for all of the info. You're seriously the best because my former staff friend has been telling me all sorts of peacebonding/weapons policy department nightmares.

>>6948202
MORE LIKE MAN-GAY LOUNGE RIGHT

Naw, they're cool guys. I need to go there more often but they didn't have any KamiNomi last time I went. ;_;

>>6948205
No problem man. I just like helping people.

>nightmares
You have no idea. I've had people call me some pretty colorful names because their weapon/prop wasn't allowed. I-It's not my fault people don't read the Weapons Policy thing when they get their AX ticket or plan to cosplay someone with a 20 foot sniper rifle. I'm trying to make the department be on better terms with cosplayers so we're not hated as much.

>>6948189
>>6948197
i've got a feeling it's too late anyway since any time i try to get past the "by your badge" button, it gives me a error page.
it's not for me though, but for my friend who decided not to tell me until 10:51pm that se didn't pre-reg

>>6947757
/a/ here, going to be going in a group of 3, down from our original 5. Second year going, excited to pick up those exclusive nendos.

>>6948210
She didn't say anything bad about you guys per se, and I totally understand that you're doing your job. It was mostly her telling me that you guys were suuuuper strict. I read the policy a few times and it sounds like my prop will be alright?
Honestly if I weren't stationary and working the NIS booth I wouldn't even bother bringing it, the thing is huge and I wouldn't want to drag it around the con with me.

>>6948221
From the sounds of it, it should be alright. Still come get it checked out if you can/want to.

>super strict
I hate that we're super strict to be honest. Tell her that we've weeded out some of the more..."zealous" people from Weapons Policy (ie: that one guy who would stop people in the middle of photo shoots to peacebond their shit) and we're more willing to compromise with cosplayers in certain situations.

We're trying to make sure everyone is safe but we also want everyone to have fun. Such a thin line. ;_;

>>6948231
Last year I remember there was this really fat lady that would sit at random door ways and literally flipped a shit about peace binding yelling left and right at everyone even people who did have peace bindings that she couldn't see.

>>6948246
>this really fat lady that would sit at random doorways
Can you describe her better? We had a few "bigger" girls on the team but none that were older than late 20s. She may have been just some crazy woman or in another department.

I apologize if she did happen to be on Weapons Policy and harassed you or your friends.

>>6948251
I mean fat..like really fat..she had to sit where ever she was stationed that's all I really remember..but either way she's the only one that gave me and my friends any issues of that sort

>>6948279
I know who that is. Oh god. Oh god. Oh god. She's in access control and constantly goes on power trips because "IM LE STAFF xD". If you or anyone you know encounters her doing stuff like actually yelling at people/power tripping please let us know. Or any staff for that matter.

>>6948287
more like xD)))) amirite? more chins than a chinese phonebook

>>6948287
Good to know I def. will if she starts again this year.

>>6948290
She's not as bad as the girl with the fedora in access control though.

>>6948291
Y-You too.

>>6948293
You're making me want to join staff just so I can make jokes about other staffers

Then I realize "wait, I'm working when there's all these people having fun" doesn't sound like fun at all

Welp turns out leaving at 4am was perfect..the whole time driving there we were at the very beginnings of the traffic rush..barley took an hour and a half..now time to wait an hour to get setup for the bus..now the only thing worrying me is the fact that it is a completely packed bus, meaning they could say something about my extra peice of luggage (my BRS sword in a guitar case) if they do I am going to be pretty rustled.

I'm definitely gonna have to bring my No Fun Allowed sign with me this con.

>>6947383
Maybe I should go to her booth and tell her how old she is.

Holy shit I got lucky with my luggage for megabus..the dude loading really stressed the "only one luggage" policy they had but gave me a break since the sword was so skinny.

Anyways, time for AX!

>>6948725
I'll see you on friday.

>>6947803
Seriously? What's the big fucking deal? lol.

>>6945893
Can I joined you guys? I'm so lonely.

>>6948686
Enjoy having it either confiscated or the Nazi Red Vests to tell you to put it away in your hotel room.

events/155054131345643/
Last bump with hte meetup info. Friday its at 8 pm, sat 2 pm.
Ill be running around in a Donkey mask along with shrek today. Say hi if you see me.

>http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jun/26/local/la-me-aeg-convention-20130627

Hello $100 4-day passes.

>>6948911
>In awarding a contract to Anschutz Entertainment Group

Thought that said Auschwitz, heh

But anyways, I think it won't change much for admission pricing (hopefully) if anything it would lead to more cuts on entertainment which already seems to be struggling.

>>6948990
This is the same company that wants to tear down the West Hall in favor of building Farmer's Field over it.

AEG can charge the fuck whatever they want and that means AX may have to increase prices in order to pay AEG now that they control the LACC.

That's why I hope AX moves back to Anaheim after their contract runs out, but I doubt that happens. Those monkeys in the SPJA have a hard on for that place.

>>6949103

I was hoping for a move back to Anaheim as well, but I've heard they renewed the contract till 2015 now. Maybe someday...

>>6949103
>>6949117
That and Chase Wang got that area for AM2

>>6949128
AM2 is gone.

>>6949128
lol Chase Wang

Con hasn't officially started and they're already spilling spaghetti.
>

As promised, here are the free codes for some free badges as a thank you for helping us reach 100k likes on facebook!

They can be redeemed at: https://www2.cmrreg.com/animeexpo_2013/register.aspx

FIRST TO USE THE CODE GETS IT

- CDCEY3U
- CENAGL7
- C2NAJHN
- CMAHMJU
- CNWQZHW

>>6949216
Neat. Thanks for these. (I'm only not using them since... I'm a poor pseudo-shut-in loner in the midwest and won't be attending. But I'll be watching in the crunchyroll live stream for the entire con.)

BUMPING FOR THE GREATEST CON ON EARTH!

Any quick tips on taking pictures? I don't want them to come out blurry/shitty this year

>>6949416
>Any quick tips on taking pictures? I don't want them to come out blurry/shitty this year

Yeah, buy a better camera.

Who staff here? HQ masterrace reporting in. Feels good to be sitting inside instead of melting in the sun.

>>6949426
Even iPhone cameras are pretty decent nowadays, it's almost impossible not to be halfway okay at taking posed pictures. If you have shakey hands, just hold your breath while you're shooting.

>>6949440
Also, make sure your lense is clean.

Now I know in in LA

It's so hot in the Bay Area that I'm seriously going to puke. Has it started to cool down in LA yet?

>>6949627
Why aren't you down here lazy Anon?

>>6949627
It's not as hot as it was last week, but it's like...cloudy humid.

Going on Saturday and still haven't bought my badge. Wheeee~

Just partying in Heathrow on my own right now, flight is in 5 hours. Just hope I'm not tired as fuck for Thursday.

Anyone want something British while I'm here?

will I get stopped if I just have airsoft magazines. I guess I can't bring the guns.

>>6949644
Gross.

>>6949646
Cause my flight is at ass o-clock in the morning tomorrow.

>>6949676
Yes

It has to be some stupid color besides black and metallic. Also it can't be an airsoft at all, even if it has an orange tip.

>>6949654
Ai-honey

>>6949739
As much as I'd want to, I can't bring you Ai-Honey, sorry.

S-so...I'm pretty new at this..
Where would I go to pick up my ticket for tomorrow?
Would I just go to the main entrance or is there a separate place around the convention center?

anyone else just ghosting at the con?

>>6949734
just the mags, the ban list says I can't have the gun. They are airsoft magazines, no guns on my person. I don't have to orange tip the magazines right. how would you even do that.

>>6949808

I think as long as it is attached to your costume, you're alright.

I remember someone cosplayed Rambo a few years ago and he had plastic bullet strap and it seem they were okay with it.

>all this security at metro

Hory shet

I got my luggage searched at 3 checkpoints..I hope the con isn't this extreme

>>6949654
too late for London Cuppa tea bags? those are really good

>>6949767
Just go to the center and you'll see a reg line..it is the only one there at the moment since that's all you can do

>>6949833
Little Tokyo

What sort of fun things are there to do down here? Sitting in our hotel is suffering.
Sherton blows.

>>6949833
Little Tokyo...downtown Hollywood, just buy an all day pass and explore a bit

>>6949827
Is London Cuppa a brand or do you mean just any tea bags? Cause I can certainly get the latter for you.

>>6949834
>>6949838
What sort of things are there to do in Little Tokyo? Some friends recommended it to us as well, so we will probably be checking it out.

>>6949825
security at union station is normally like that, and considering this is a holiday weekend, it's expected, tho the bag check that AX is gonna attempt at the doors seems like trying to patch up a waterbed with a nail bat...

>>6949873
Definitely try some ramen while you're there; Daikokuya seems to be the favourite, though there's also Orochan which was featured in Man v. Food (spicy ramen challenge).

If you want to be a little more adventurous, there's a really great shabu shabu place in the village - the old guy that runs it looks like an octopus and answers to Mr. Yoshi. While you're waiting you can do some shopping in any of the nearby stores - they have really cheap cutesy stuff (Rilakkuma, Totoro, Nintendo, etc.) and a bunch of random Japanese appliances like bento boxes and little panda shaped sandwich cutters - things like that.

Then there's Marukai and Nijiya, both Japanese super markets - we usually pick up some instant ramen and little cakes and things for the con. Around the same area there's a place where you can buy ice cream mochi for a buck, and a little cafe (Mitsuru is the name I think) where you can get dango, takoyaki, and watch them make imagawayaki from the window - really cute.

In the mall there's a karaoke bar and some more little shops, though I think it was bought by some Korean company and is currently more than half empty. Near the plaza there's the Curry House and Kinokuniya, which is a bookstore - lots of imported manga and fashion magazines, along with regular books both in English and Japanese, plus a little merchandise section.

Some restaurants have cosplay discounts if you show up in costume, so there's that too.

...Sorry that was a bit wordy, I always stop by on the way to Chinatown.

>>6943987
Ill be arriving at the union transit station near the con around 4PM tommorow, is it true there's a free bus to LACC?

>>6949840
It was a brand someone brought me once but any tea will do <3

>>6949913
I'll search around for it then! I hope the stores open before my flight leaves...
If not I'll just bring anything and give it to ya at the meet!

>>6949895
Backing up the Shabu Shabu place, Mr Yoshi is adorable.
If you're into lolita, there's also Fairytale Boutique right there as well, which sells tons of 2nd hand brand and offbrand, great to complete any jfashion outfit.

I got like a z of weed and 6 blunt wraps and none of the 7 other people I'm in a room with smoke.

Just sayin'

>>6949949
>weed
Wow, you're so cool. Talking about drugs on cgl for no reason.

>>6949949
Have fun being a high piece of shit with no life.
>inb4 tells me how he/she has a life and why drugs actually makes them a better, more mature and wise person than most people

>>6949973
>>6949961

Oh man I forgot how bitter and spiteful seagulls are for no reason. Was just tryin' to share . Never mind, then.

haha I can't believe they put this in the swag bag

>>6950074
theres always retards roaming the con

>>6950074
Suddenly glad I decided not to go this year.

Surely something like deodorant would've been more practical.

>>6950074
>Putting a pamphlet about a non-issue in the bag.
>Not putting something useful like >>6950083 suggested in the bag.

Get your shit together, AX.

And stop jumping on the victim complex bandwagon.

I wasn't able to take much pictures today. There was quite a few that I had no idea about while at the same time didn't stand out much to me. There wasn't much cosplayers either, but it's Day 0. What can you do?

>>6950162

>>6950161

>>6950163

>>6950168

>>6950170

>>6950171

>>6950091
That's what I was thinking. You just know they'll be girl running to con security to detain guys for staring to much at girls or some dumb shit. Whiteknights are going to be extra hyped to look alpha around girls.

How's the weather like so far?

>>6950172
Fuck, all dat awesome gear

>>6950172

>>6950174

I'll post the close up of one afterwards.

>>6950174

It was one of the coolest temperatures I've experienced waiting in line for per-registration. It wasn't that cool, but it was more than tolerable. Nobody was going to faint from the kind of heat we were being dealt with.

>>6950180

In the early morning around seven AM - they were unhauling the 'tank' to drive in front of South Lobby. I forgot which anime it is derived from, but it's a hell of a backdrop.

>>6950161

Man they must've gotten there early, I waited almost 2 hours to get the badge. Nice photos though, there should be tons of cosplayers tomorrow (including me.)

>>6950174

It should be quite the enjoyable day tomorrow. It was very nice around 4:00 p.m. when I went today.

>>6950182

Side view of the tank. Definitely beats the weird bus last year.

>>6950180
Thank god, I don't think my frail British body could take extreme heat, especially with the cosplays I'm bringing.

Can't wait to go to all the cosplay meets, especially the SnK one. How many do you think will turn up, 100 people? Maybe more?

>>6950194

>>6950174

Here the 3D gear is more closely than before.

>>6950182
It's from Girls und Panzer. It's about high school girls that do tank warfare and the different schools represent different nations.

>>6950195

SnK cosplayers numbered some of the highest out of the pre-registration groups - though the only three posted in this thread were the only ones with the gear attached. I have never really seen a gathering achieve over a 100 though.

>>6950205
PANZER VOR!

>>6950207
>I have never really seen a gathering achieve over a 100 though.
you've never seen the Homestuck side of AX

>>6950212
And I don't want to.

>>6950005
you gotta remember there's spoilsports errwhere, so just tone it down a notch, AX threads seem to attract the worst kind of haters for every situation...
i'm bringing a mini vaporizer pen, just need a butane refill...
everyone learns to fly one way or another, no exceptions...
some are just naturally out there...

>>6950074
i can't headdesk hard enough at this, pic related...
this is the beginning of the end, and the main reason we can't have nice things...

>>6948195
>>6948186
right in the midst of watching this, and speaking of the Doctor, have ya'll seen [ C ] yet?
how about Monster?
any
other good mindfucks to wrap a head around?

Ok so I know opening ceremonies are at 10am..is that when badge pickup is too? Or is it earlier? Missed it today doing other things

>ax finally deciding to enforce their "no minors after 10 rule" at the dances.

let's see if this shit even lasts until tomorrow night

Summary:

It was typical 'fire hazard' and 'stay on the orange line' phrases from the staff during pre-registration. The cool weather was much more than tolerable, and for once, the obnoxious attempts of others to rile up people to sing theme songs and such didn't work... that well. Maneuvering through the herd was torture though. The hours passed by quickly at first as people would drink and eat cold things while sitting, or laying down - until the staff did the standard "Everybody get up now to stand around for over a hour to hurt your feet. Now that was a real fire hazard.

>>6950194
Ahh man, you guys got the Angler Fish Teams tank for GuP. I missed out :(.

I just found out I have the same birthday as Megumi Han. Definitely gonna try and meet her now.

Fuckin pre reg was just high fives,edgy kids with their vapes and anal staff members constantly yelling us to stay on the line when other lines were in the god damn way. Fun times

The badges look so cheap this year! :/

I don't feel like I just paid $80 for the biggest Anime Expo yet.

if i just want to go to the dealers hall AND artist alley, can i get the $20 dealer's hall pass? do they check badges at artist alley? a few years ago when i went they didn't check, but i don't know if this has changed.

>>6950287
Artist Alley is in the dealer's hall, so you should be good.

>leaving for AX tommorow
>going to take Megabus
>Suddenly BART goes on strike...again
>no other way of getting there
>taxi too expensive


Fuck my life.

>>6950307
ooohhh that is harsh bro. maybe you know someone nearby who can spot you a ride?

>>6950310
Nope, all my friends already left for AX so I have nobody to ask, supposedly they're in negotiations so I hope to fucking god they get back to work by tomorrow otherwise I just blew a lot of non-refundable money on nothing.

>>6950318
Still selling my megabus tickets for the 4th for $20

Leaves Across the street from Caltrain station at 8:15am

Arrives at Union station at 3:45pm

One thing I will warn though is that because this bus will most likely be full due to the date their luggage policy is strict and to the book.
http://us.megabus.com/luggage-allowance.aspx

Anyways, if you wan them email me (name) and I can send the email instantly upon PayPal payment

>>6950357
Is their luggage policy normally lax? I'm bringing a big duffel bag and my sleeping bag...bag and I'm worried that they'll say it's too big or whatever, wouldn't want to ditch all the shit I buy in the dealers hall just to go home.

Incase anone else is wondering, the ramen shop in Little tokyo is open until 3 am and delicious. Highly recommended. Although, now its boring again. Day 0 is suffering.

>>6950367
Yeah they're usually a bit lax when there are not too many people on..but for this they have to be strict since everyone is traveling for AX/other holiday events and the bus is pretty packed..I got VERY lucky by convincing the dude to let on a small sword as an extra luggage peice.

That I'm not sure..I think with that it would have to be either or for luggage because the both sound too big too be carry on. Your best bet is to look at the policy I linked and measure/weigh it the best you can yourself to make it meet requirements.


Also this is just a one way to LA from SF

Eat at the pantry, 24/7 diner good quality and portions for the price. Did I mention 24/7? Just a few blocks from convention center, you're welcome.

>>6950396
I always get a milkshake in the morning and end up shitting at the con

Anyone at the JW want to hook us up with a key to get into the pool?

>>6950396
It's good but expensive. I rather walk a bit for the 24/7 Subways.

>>6950424
Yeah for me subway is always the best deal for regular meals during AX

>>6950373

Orochon Ramen is going to be PACKED for the next 4 days xD

>>6950264
They look almost kinda fake. Meh, as long as they don't get wet they should be fine.

>>6949901
Don't recall a bus going from Union Station to LACC for free.

Just a FYI the Metrolink trains aren't going to operate on July 4th.

all packed and ready. the time for the nyanko sensus is nigh.

>>6950459
>>6949901

also, as a side note, if you do have a metrolink ticket, i think that also entitles you to a free connecting rail/bus, and there's a bunch of buses and the red line that'll take you to where the con's hotels will be, which most will be between pershing square, 7th st metro center, and McAurthur park, so find out where you're staying and plan accordingly, metro.net/trip planner would be the place to start...

Who live here

I'm ripping the video for people to watch later.

>>6951070
I'll be on later

>>6951070
Uploading all the rips in a mega folder.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!K8IHwLCK!SRjwgBg2A2RhXY03FF9pAw

...for the one or two people who actually downloads gigabytes of these rips.

So how was everyone's first day?

>>6951963

Can someone please upload pictures from the Madoka cosplay gathering? Specifically the two swag Madokas that were there.

pic related

>>6951963
Beginning pretty shitty..by the end pretty great

>>6952037
They'll most likely be posted in the Coscom thread.
The meet was fantastic too.

>>6952043
Thanks!

>>6951963
Disappointed at the lack of Valvrave cosplay

Quick question: the LACC parking garage doesn't allow overnight parking, what time do you have to get your car out of there by?

feel so ronery in the cglchat

>>6952177
I just started another room, go to
tc

/animeexpo

>>6952047
>Cosplaying from an anime that sucks balls but for some reason /a/ has a hard on for it

No shit.

>>6952037

Oh fuck we're doing swag megucas but we weren't there yesterday. Is there another meetup?