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[MyAbsolution]

Went to fan expo today, man that place got uber busy in the afternoon.

Streetpass maxes at 10 people, so I checked it off at lunch, then maxed shortly after another 10. Im sure i wouldve street passed well over 50 had I kept checking and clearing.

Will post more impressions later, but im so effin tired right now.

 

[Quick]

No kidding. My body wasn't ready. And I'm still a little steamed about the Stan Lee thing.

Might stick around until 6:00+ to get that Billy West autograph (it's free!).

 

[m23]

No kidding. My body wasn't ready. And I'm still a little steamed about the Stan Lee thing.

Might stick around until 6:00+ to get that Billy West autograph (it's free!).

I'm hoping to get his autograph tomorrow.

 

[Lostconfused]

Alright, the meetup will be at Grindhouse Burger Bar on Sunday the 26th with a 4:30-5:00PM arrival time. See the above link for directions.

So far in attendance:

lostconfused?

Bombshack has to work on sunday. He can show up later. But that kind of leaves me hanging out at fan expo by myself for the whole day. That's something I am not sure I really want to do though.

 

[Gilby]

Gah! Why is it meetups always happen when I'm broke! One of these days I'll get to see what some of you people actually look like.

 

[bPod]

I'm only here on Saturday and I'm still waiting in line to get in. Looks like its gonna be a long wait!
I hoped for the meet up for today, but there's always next time

 

[isny]

Bombshack has to work on sunday. He can show up later. But that kind of leaves me hanging out at fan expo by myself for the whole day. That's something I am not sure I really want to do though.

You can hang out with me, just PM me and I'll give you my number and you can text me when you arrive.

 

[LakeEarth]

Damn, one of my friends went and I didn't even know, and got pictures with Jason Mewes. And Red Letter Media guys are there! I'll make sure i go next year.

 

[isny]

Damn, one of my friends went and I didn't even know, and got pictures with Jason Mewes. And Red Letter Media guys are there! I'll make sure i go next year.

Come tomorrow! And to the meetup!

 

[krae_man]

Did anybody find the Tsilon dude? What's he handing out?

 

[The Elite]

Anyone else lucky enough to get a pass for Asylum of the Daleks tonight? I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

 

[SpaceBridge]

Much better day today. Packed as usual, bit some shopping deals were had and alot more cosplayers about. Will post sons pics when I get home.

 

[Quick]

Anyone else lucky enough to get a pass for Asylum of the Daleks tonight? I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Balls! No, I didn't get a pass.

 

[isny]

Alright, after surveying the options around the convention centre I've decided on a choice between a few restaurants.

Grindhouse Burger Bar
Overdraught Irish Pub or Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar (At the same location)

In regards to when, Sunday at 4:30pm-5:00pm would probably be best. Please feel free to arrive any time around that window and feel free to text me if you're going to be late or any other reason. (Please PM for my cell number)

If none of you are picky about the restaurant, I'd think the pub would probably be the best bet as it has more of a variety of food and is extremely close, so if no one has any objections I'd think that would be our best bet.

Alright, the meetup will be at Grindhouse Burger Bar on Sunday the 26th with a 4:30-5:00PM arrival time. See the above link for directions.

So far in attendance:

Quadratic
Fugu?
krae_man
stn
zorbsie (yes lurkers are welcome!)
lostconfused?
AlphaTwo00?

Final reminder for our meetup tomorrow. Info can be found above. The reservation will be under the name of Michael.

 

[bPod]

Waited in line for an hour and then seated to find out David Hayter cancelled.

FML

 

[The Elite]

I finally got my hands on Wii U and Zombi U today. Am I the only one that absolutely hated the way the game controlled? It's like the game had the sensitivity turned way down. Felt like I was turning a tank. I wasn't too impressed with Zombi U to be honest. I remember playing Red Steel at E3 in 2006 and thinking that it was launch shovel ware. I get the same impression for this. I know a lot of people are high on Zombi U but I think it's quickly forgettable.

The controller is neat but with such a shitty experience controlling Zombi U I wasn't left with the best impression of the whole package.

 

[Quick]

Watched a couple of friends play ZombiU. Graphics look good, gameplay seems like a mixed bag.

 

[SpaceBridge]

Waited in line for an hour and then seated to find out David Hayter cancelled.

FML

Oh thank god. I was pretty upset when I didnt get there in time.

Anyways here some pics, sorry for the size:

The one above was the crowd leaving

And the last one was the sad Vita display. (I love my Vita...:-( )

 

[Takao]

So Deadpool really is a troll...

 

[Quick]

Yeah, that Vita display (and the one behind the PS-All Stars Battle Royale wall) was depressing. Step it up, Sony.

I have a picture of two Slave Leias. The one who looked directly at my camera was really cute.

 

[Quick]

So Deadpool really is a troll...

There was someone dressed as the Deadpool guy (Deadpool + blue hat) from those Tumblr GIFs and YouTube clips.

 

[Quadratic]

I'm curious if anyone did that speed dating at Fan expo. I would expect the ratio of guys to girls to be heavily skewed.

 

[SpaceBridge]

So Deadpool really is a troll...

Pretty much, dude managed to sneak into post cosplayers pics. I was at the Marvel Now panel, and he even trolled Tony Moore on stage.

Got to see a trailer for the new Deadpool game.

 

[Quick]

I'm curious if anyone did that speed dating at Fan expo. I would expect the ratio of guys to girls to be heavily skewed.

I remember getting an e-mail or reading a Tweet about needing more girls to sign up. Not sure if they ever rectified that.

My friend did it last year. Got a couple of numbers, but nothing really panned out.

 

[krae_man]

Oh god I had to get up at 5:30am to catch a 7am bus to Toronto. As soon as the bus gets here I'm going back to sleep.

 

[krae_man]

Okay, where are you supposed to line up? I thought I found the line but some security guard said that since I have a print at home ticket I need to enter on the other side of the building off front st. There's nothing here.

 

[Quick]

Okay, where are you supposed to line up? I thought I found the line but some security guard said that since I have a print at home ticket I need to enter on the other side of the building off front st. There's nothing here.

Enter the building from Front Street, turn left and you'll see escalators. Go up the first set, turn right and you'll find a huge hall with booths to pick up your tickets.

 

[krae_man]

Pick up? it's print at home.

Okay never mind. That was a completely pointless extra step.

 

[Quick]

Pick up? it's print at home.

That's not a ticket. That's just a confirmation to that you bought the ticket.

Stupid, I know.

 

[The Elite]

I'm wondering how big Gillian Anderson's line is going to be today.

 

[krae_man]

Only two people ahead of me in tue ZombieU line, sweet. I'll get these video game lines done first.

 

[Exodus]

Heeey I totally forgot to see if any gaffers were goin.
I got a lot of great pictures and I'm heading out there today too in about 20 minutes.

I'll be in a Max Payne 3 shirt if any gaffers see an asian dude(I'm sure I'll be the only one).

I don't know if I'll go to the meet up since it's the last day to get all the fat loot.

 

[bPod]

Deadpool is boss!

 

[krae_man]

Yeah, I also felt that ZombieU's aiming was way too slow.Street pass was a success, got about 80 tags.

I'm finished now. Just going to hang around until the meet up.

 

[Slime]

Yesterday I went to the James Marsters and Juliet Landau thing (it was awesome!) and then tried in vain to find something to buy. Picked up a couple of Detective Comics back issues I missed (from the uncollected Batwoman "Cutter" arc) and that's about it.

I walked out of Fan Expo with like 5 overflowing bags back in 2002, and it was like half the size of the upper level back then. What's happening to meee.

 

[krae_man]

Make that 120+ street pass tags.

 

[The Elite]

Back home after the final day. The Gillian Anderson Q & A was great. She's gorgeous.

 

[isny]

The Burger Bar is apparently closed for good, so please meet us at overdraught pub across from the con if you see this in time =)

 

[krae_man]

Thought the front of this place didn't look right.

 

[isny]

Thought the front of this place didn't look right.

You weren't the little kid who just walked by a few minutes ago were you?

 

[krae_man]

Kid? I'm 30 so I doubt it.

 

[AlphaTwo00]

Sorry guys, won't make it out to the meetup this time.

 

[krae_man]

Overdraught is closed too. where now?

Edit: same with Joe badalis.

 

[isny]

Really? WTF

Fine, how about Caseys I guess. Any other local places close by?

 

[soultron]

Was disappointed to hear of so many cancellations by speakers and such. Friend paid $200 for the Stan Lee VIP thing and got ripped the fuck off.

Fan Expo is fun and all that, but it seems like such a goddamned mess that gets worse every year. I'm glad to see the gaming stuff get a bit better, however.

Artist Alley is the only real reason I ever feel like going anymore. :c

 

[The Elite]

Overdraught is closed too. where now?

Edit: same with Joe badalis.

You guys should go to Hoops. It's between the convention centre and the ACC.

 

[isny]

Let's at least meet up outside caseys for now. I'll be there in a couple of min. Wearing jeans and a grey quiksilver tshirt.

 

[krae_man]

I'm fine with what isn't decides. Someone needs to make the final decision.

 

[krae_man]

I have the club Nintendo messenger bag on.

 

[isny]

Anyone else on their way?