The con started for us in line, as we got there and sat down... some other people came soon after we sat down. We talked with them while waiting for the ticket booth to open up, the line for the con was starting as people were starting to set up in Artist Alley (which happened to be in that area).
Here's some photos from the line.
After the line we went to our first panel, which was the "Ed & Roy" show, which Vic and Travis... Travis was a bit late. So we started off the show with just Vic. Travis joined in. I sat with the video camera catching it all on video. Bug was confused at how they were Ed & Roy, they didn't look like Ed & Roy. She's an FMA fan, being so young she knows her characters.
After the panel, we raced to get in line for autographs... the line was very long, stretched out the room, down a few halls... we didn't get too far from the room, though far enough. When we got there, we had an hour before Mike's autograph session... though that hour went by fast. While standing there I saw my favorite cosplay of the con, it's from FMA. Major Hughes for those show know the series, here's a picture of him.
While waiting in line I kept going and peeking in the room that Mike was suppose to be going to sign in... though he never showed up. Meanwhile the line for autographs was too long, they had to move us since Vic's room was needed for something else. So our full line was marched like a parade through the halls and into the dealer room. They got us to a table along the back wall of the dealer room. Though even after we got in there it was a long wait. Once we got up there Nadine Blackstone and Bug got to meet Vic and Travis. Bug was sleeping in the line, so even in the pictures you can tell she just woke up.
After this, I had to go and get ready for the Director panel. I got there a little early the other panel was still going on, when I first looked over the place I didn't notice Mike. Though I finally noticed him and went up saying hi. He seemed a bit surprised to see me, I sat down in front of him and we talked a little. There was a few other people there he introduced me too. After we talked a little, the other panel ended and it was Mike's turn to go up and talk.
Mike was joined by Jennifer Sekiguchi (Blue, Kaz and I got to know her at NYC comic Con when we were with Mike
). The panel was about voice directing... Jennifer is new to it, so Mike got to tell us a lot about his voice acting day. My camera didn't like this room too much, I didn't take too many pictures.
After the panel we stood out in the hall and caught up a bit, I gave Mike a Leonardo movie poster that Brin got for me to give him. I also showed him the preview book on the movie. We talked a little bit about the upcoming movie. I did extend an invite to join those who are going to the NYC viewing of the movie, though there was no follow up on that so as of now there's no way of knowing if he'll be with us or not. We talked for awhile, and he signed a few things for me.
Got a picture of Mike with Jaffa before we split our ways.
After that, Fugitoid showed up. After being confused about where he was by his phone call, finally figured out where to find him and went over there to meet up. We got him to where he needs to be to get his badge, than went down to see Jennifer's anime she directed, I was a little late so I missed the beginning but watched what I could. "Paradise Kiss". After that was going over to try and join in the meeting for the "Miniskirt Army" though the room was full, so I went down and got in line for the "Rangers". Nadine Blackstone got into the room before me, so she waved me in and I got a seat in the center to be able to video tape this.
The funniest part would be when Ed was asked to say his line... "Roy Mustang is dead sexy in a..." as he was about to say it, Travis breaks in saying "MINISKIRT!" The story behind that can be found in many reviews and by watching FMA. A little before Roy appeared, his army came in... some dressed as Roy with a few Ed's on leashes. So it was funny, the Rangers panel was invaded. They had a gift for Vic at the panel, after the gift was given Travis went on his way.
This was the same room that Mike's panel was in, so it wasn't good lighting at all. Here's the only picture from there that didn't come out blury.
Well besides for this...
Jaffa spending time with Fugitoid
After that panel we went on our way to the hotel. Than decided on food, we ended up getting Pizza Hut.
Another pic of Jaffa and Fugitoid.
We watched some TV than crashed....
Next post will be Sunday review.
(can't believe I took over 400 pictures at this con... not all of them will be posted here, only the ones that are worth posting).
