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Fan Expo Toronto 2012 |OT| We Party Rock! Pt. 2
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The Elite
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I recommend the chicken. I was there yesterday.
SpaceBridge
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FanExpo is done, and I gotta admit it was pretty underwhelming. Spent less than $100 during the whole event. So many cancelations, and even for comic book stuff there weren't that many big names. Vendors were hacking off over priced stuff you can find instore as well as online.
I'm staring to think I may just go for one day next year. Kinda depressing.
I'm staring to think I may just go for one day next year. Kinda depressing.
Agreed, SpaceBridge. I did 4 days last year, and I thought that was overkill, so I did 3 this time. I was burnt out by yesterday. I went today to check anything else I've missed. Ended up getting a few more of those Killzone figures, since the Sony people were pretty much giving them to everyone. Got 7 months of PS+ in total now.
I didn't initially plan on going on Friday, but I was already there picking up my tickets for yesterday and today, so I figured I might as well go in. Pretty underwhelming, and it soured even further with that whole Stan Lee thing.
I think I'll stick to one or two days next year. I was thinking Thursday and Saturday if two, Saturday if one.
I didn't initially plan on going on Friday, but I was already there picking up my tickets for yesterday and today, so I figured I might as well go in. Pretty underwhelming, and it soured even further with that whole Stan Lee thing.
I think I'll stick to one or two days next year. I was thinking Thursday and Saturday if two, Saturday if one.
MyAbsolution
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I only went for one day, mostly just wanted to look around, and basically went because my cousins and their friends wanted to play Halo 4 early really badly. Didn't buy anything as I know if I want something I can shop online for cheaper 
I was honestly a bit disturbed that so many of the "celebs" cost money to get a photo with or autograph. Ive never been to one of these before so I don't know if thats the norm?
I went to an MMA/UFC fan expo last year in Toronto and didn't pay a dime to get a single photo or autograph, and it felt really personal because all the fighters were so damn grateful you were there supporting them.
This however, felt like pure fleecing of the fans. One lady told me Stan Lee got super pissed that she took his picture. SMH.
EDIT: I did however meet the entire crew of Electronic Playground and they were terrific! Very personable and didn't charge anything lol
I was honestly a bit disturbed that so many of the "celebs" cost money to get a photo with or autograph. Ive never been to one of these before so I don't know if thats the norm?
I went to an MMA/UFC fan expo last year in Toronto and didn't pay a dime to get a single photo or autograph, and it felt really personal because all the fighters were so damn grateful you were there supporting them.
This however, felt like pure fleecing of the fans. One lady told me Stan Lee got super pissed that she took his picture. SMH.
EDIT: I did however meet the entire crew of Electronic Playground and they were terrific! Very personable and didn't charge anything lol
MyAbsolution
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The only celebs I'd CONSIDER paying to see would be William Shatner or Sir Ian Mckellan.
Seeing Christopher Lloyd from a distance was good enough.
And like I said, the EP people were fantastic. I even approached Shaun Hatton when he was alone at his booth and we shot the shit for a while, and did secret handshakes.
Seeing Christopher Lloyd from a distance was good enough.
And like I said, the EP people were fantastic. I even approached Shaun Hatton when he was alone at his booth and we shot the shit for a while, and did secret handshakes.
SniperHunter
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that's really awesome!! I didn't even know she would be there! Anything interesting in the Q&A session?
lunarworks
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Stuff is more expensive at the con? Wow. Back in the old days it was a place you could find stuff cheaper.
There were a few stores slashing prices today, but not by much. I'd say half of them don't charge tax.
Yeah, it was fun. Meeting fellow GAF people is always a treat. I don't feel like such a nerd when talking games with you all. My other friends don't play videogames anymore.
Please share lol
first time @ the expo
im just glad i didn't get injured while eb was giving away batman t shirts (did manage to get one), people went batshit crazy for that!
waiting in line sucks! had to wait 30-35 minute to play zombieU and didn't even bother lining up for halo 4
wiiU controller was much lighter than expected and i could see myself getting used to it, graphics? meh
will NOT buy wiiU at launch but when zelda HD comes out ... shut up and take my money nintendo lol
playstation all stars was so much fun! kicked everyone's butt with big daddy sony was giving away free killzone action figures (if u have kz3 hellghast edition u already have it)
finally got a zelda t shirt for my collection
don't know if I will be back next year ... it was OK but not amazing
im just glad i didn't get injured while eb was giving away batman t shirts (did manage to get one), people went batshit crazy for that!
waiting in line sucks! had to wait 30-35 minute to play zombieU and didn't even bother lining up for halo 4
wiiU controller was much lighter than expected and i could see myself getting used to it, graphics? meh
will NOT buy wiiU at launch but when zelda HD comes out ... shut up and take my money nintendo lol
playstation all stars was so much fun! kicked everyone's butt with big daddy
sony was giving away free killzone action figures (if u have kz3 hellghast edition u already have it)finally got a zelda t shirt for my collection
don't know if I will be back next year ... it was OK but not amazing
I tried out Assassin's Creed III today. Single player, naval warfare level. I'm already sold on ACIII, but playing that level just makes me even more hyped for it.
Graphics fort he WiiU aren't anything mindblowing, but it at least almost or actually reaches PS3/X360 levels. If you checked out WB's area, they had Batman Arkham City Armored Edition running, and it actually looked pretty good.
Graphics fort he WiiU aren't anything mindblowing, but it at least almost or actually reaches PS3/X360 levels. If you checked out WB's area, they had Batman Arkham City Armored Edition running, and it actually looked pretty good.
BigJonsson
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Fucking Toronto Batman........I used to somewhat know the guy behind the mask........
And I was going to mention that Overdraught looked closed the last few times I walked by it but their website said nothing of the sort so I didn't post the heads up........I could have saved you all
And I was going to mention that Overdraught looked closed the last few times I walked by it but their website said nothing of the sort so I didn't post the heads up........I could have saved you all
BigJonsson
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They really need to stop giving him attention....
2 years ago, we stepped out for lunch and had the intentions of coming back; we got back to the doors and the security guards weren't letting anyone back into because the building reached max. capacity and weren't letting anyone back in till the crowds inside reduced. We waited 2 hours outside, the crowd outside got bigger and decided to leave. Complained to the organization and they basically said that we shouldnt have left and that food was available inside
I remember that, I think. The convention was on the second floor of the convention centre right? That space was so small for the crowd they were going to get. I'm assuming their usual area was booked for another event. I was able to go inside after half an hour, after stepping outside for lunch, guess I was lucky.
I did 4 days last year, and was burnt out by the end of Saturday. If you wanna go for more than one day, I'd check out Thursday, it's a half-day, but it's not at all crowded and some stores offer "early bird" discounts. I picked up a lightsaber last year for $100, as opposed to the $125-175 price range. The sword guy was also selling for cheaper. And you get first dibs on game demos without worrying about crowds.
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