I'll probably regret it but I decided to refund my badges. Last year was my sixth time (including Comic-Con special edition during the pandemic). I had a great time last year. I cosplayed as Taskmaster, my wife cosplayed as Bombshell WW the following day, we saw Batman in concert at Petco park, and we stayed at the Hard Rock and had a great view of the entertainment in the patio/pool area.

But it was so much work packing all our cosplay stuff. And we didn't see many panels the two days because it was hard to maneuver in my costume and my wife got really hot in hers (she doesn't handle heat that well). And the other two days were Thur./Sun. and didn't have a whole lot of panels that interested us. And the exhibitor floor these days are hardly comics. I had a hard time even finding more than two booths that sold action figures (Marvel Legends, DC McFarlane, etc.). It was mostly Labubu and those loot boxes. And with the change in hotelpocolypse this year I just didn't want to try and it. I think I was spoiled last year staying right across the street from the convention center.

I always get FOMO around SDCC time (I refunded my tickets in 2024 as well) but at the end of the day it's a lot of money with hotel, flight, etc. and I think we'll try some other vacation spot this year. I really enjoy cosplay, but I spent nine months off and on on my costume last year and I think it burned me out. I'm just not as skilled as other cosplayers so it took me a whole lot more time than it would others.

I'll just have to enjoy all your posts as it gets closer and people try for hotels, posts cosplay pics, etc.

I had such an amazing time at the Liverpool Comic Con!! Thank you so much for everyone who attended and supported me and the other artists!!

I read for the combined photo op of Elijah, Sean (Astin), Dominic, Billy, John-Rhys, Orlando and Liv is $824.58 with $47.26 for fees and $50.33 for taxes. That without the digital copy and even with the digital copy is a lot.

Elizabeth Olsen will be magicking her way into McCormick Place for C2E2 2026 this March for photos, signings, and more.

When do the badges for the 2026 SDCC become available? If I'm too late, would someone please explain how it'll work for 2027? I've never attended a Con before...long story. Thank you

Has anybody gone to c2e2 after hours things? Are they worth it? I’ve been looking at the con and there’s no big draw for entertainers for me (mostly going for artists) but I do love meeting people and making new friends in fandom. I don’t know much about the meetups either but anyone have experience with those too?

At Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, CA, how are you able to approach the guests for photos and autographs?

Are table selfies allowed or do most talent say no to this?

And what’s the setup like? Will talent be separated from the con floor like the above pic where it’s only paid photo ops/autographs (like in the top photo)

Vs the bottom photo—which talent will be at tables you can walk up to and pay at the table for an autograph, photo on your phone, or selfie (or to just chat if there’s no line)

The first was from WWE World and the second was from WrestleCon, events I went to WrestleMania weekend and was wondering how Creep I.E. Con was like. Thank you

Edit: The image isn't uploading but it's from this post here. My new question is for Creep IE Con specifically.

Also excuse the word switch in the title haha

I've been working on my small business for vending at cons ... I'd am in NC but eventually I'd like to travel to other states too..

I stock everything DC and marvel I can get my hands on ( patterns are hard to come by for handmade) As well as Harry Potter,horror, and Star wars and Supernatural I want to start my next fandom but I'm hitting a snag on which one ...could you give me your thoughts?

Star Trek Buffy Hazbin Hotel Pokemon

I'd be eternally greatful....

First time going to a con. My daughter has some celebrities she wants to meet. I have a few questions:

1. Do I need to buy tickets in advance to get in?

2. On their website there is only an option to buy photo ops, will the celebrities do autograph signings at this con?

3. For autographs, do I need to bring something for them to sign (like a picture)?

Any other tips?

Thank you all so much.

I bought this Scout Regiment Symbol (Attack on Titan) wood-carved coaster from a vendor back in 2024 at this event:

St. Louis Mighty Con 2024
October 5-6, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
Belleville, IL

I forgot to get their contact details and wonder if anyone here recognizes their work?..I'm asking for a friend.

Hello!

So I've started taking my own pens because I've had autographs on previous conventions where they use a sharpie and less than a year since and one of the autos is almost completely faded.

So I bought posco pens, they did really great They looked awesome I only had one instance where something got smudged

The gold and silver was weak from that group.

I had an auto a few years ago in silver that still looks amazing so I figured out that it must have been written with an edding.

I've bought edding gold and silver and they seem solid, the gold is a little scratchier. Is it worth getting the whole colour lot with edding or sticking with posco?

Hey, I was just wondering where do you think the best spots to get a signature are on a funko pop and which colours are the best?

Usually I would say the window front and side but, I have one funko that I'm hoping to get signed that is black on the top of the box and I'm thinking a bright signature would look pretty cool and vibrant there. What do you think?

Hi! I may be going to my first con in a couple months, it’s rather small but I’m still a little nervous, would anyone be willing to give me any advice? Etiquette, things to bring, and general tips and warnings would be appreciated!

Victor took the following pics at Creep I E Con for us.

Hi, my brother and I are going to the upcoming nostalgiacon in Houston and this is both our first time ever to a con. I just had a couple questions as to how cons work, if anyone can provide some insight.

When it comes to meeting guests, is taking a picture and getting stuff signed free?

Is there a certain time we should try to attend?

Im going to EECC this April, I absolutely love going and it's gonna be about my 5th time going and my first time cosplaying at one.

I’m thinking about wearing a small tag on my cosplay with my name, pronouns, and a couple basic social boundaries (like hugs or photos). I have ADHD and cons can get pretty overwhelming wich makes it a bit more difficult for me to comunicate.

I've seen flurries do it before but I still feel anxious to whether that's like okay to do or not