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I've seen tons of videos where it's just an empty table with pens.

Do some guests force you to bring something with you to get signed?

Hi, im attending my first ever comic con tomorrow (woo!!), and I was hoping to wear my steel pauldrons, gorget and tassets.

The website states that wearing costumes which are bulky or made of hard materials, which includes metal armour, require that you must have someone with you as a guide. Unfortunately I'm attending alone :(

Does anyone know how strict they are on this, and whether it applies to all metal armour or just full suits with limited mobility, etc?

I was offered a last-minute lift to the con, otherwise I would've had more time to investigate this, sorry if this post is silly

My fiancé and I are heading to heroes con, first time heading to a con and we are both super excited. Any advice as a first time attendee? We will be there all 3 days!

As a Gen Z I started going to conventions 11 years ago, but where I used to live there wasn’t any guests. But last year and this year it changed everything. When I became an adult and enough savings I started going to conventions and being interested in meeting celebrities, I want to know your experiences, and I will leave a comment the 2 people that stand up the most by me. (It can be photo-ops, panel, booths, etc).

Really needing help here because I’m crashing out😭 I bought the autograph and selfie options for this celebrity, am I allowed to ask the celebrity to sign on a poster AND a small card or only one of them? Am I allowed to ask to film a small vid? Can I give the celebrity a tiny plushie gift(Approx. 6cm)?
How can I stay respectful and made sure they don’t feel annoyed or uncomfortable?

Someone help me please 😭

You've probably checked your weather apps already at this point, but if you haven't, London's due to reach a high of 27C on Friday and Saturday, and 29C on Sunday.

As a seasoned cosplayer, I would suggest the following things-

• Bring a handheld fan. I have an electric one that folds up in my bag!
• WATER. PLEASE BRING WATER. There's a lot of water points in the ExCel if you need to fill up your bottle. Please don't try to survive on just energy drinks, they'll dehydrate you in the long run and you don't wanna be running on just caffeine
• Drink (alcohol) responsibly. There's a few bars in/around the ExCel that offer alcohol. Please don't overdo it. Alcohol impedes your body's temperature regulation and dehydrates you.
• Wear sunscreen (if you can)
• It's usually the hottest between 11am and 3pm, so you'd be better staying indoors during this time
• If you're really warm, you can run water over your inner wrists. It'll cool you down quick
• Look out for signs of heatstroke in yourself and friends - Delirium, headaches, feeling/being sick, high temperature, high pulse, weakness. If you think that someone has heatstroke, call 111.

I know everyone jokes that the UK can't handle the heat and that this happens every year, but the UK's buildings hold in heat more than hot countries' buildings do. That, plus how built up London is, is a recipe for disaster when we're wearing costumes all weekend!

Timeless fans rejoice. It appears that Indiana Comic Con is hosting the first ever Timeless reunion with Matt Lanter and Abigail Spencer appearing together at the convention. Does anyone know if this is their first appearance together since the show ended?

I've seen videos of people chatting to the celebrity for a bit while they're signing their autograph. Is this a different thing to buying an autograph and a photo?

I'm under the impression that at least a photo is a super quick hi bye

Taking my daughter and niece (12 & 14) for the first time this year. None of us have ever been. We don't really know what to expect. we're going Friday the first day it opens.

What do I need to bring/be prepared for?

Thanks!

I've been going to some Comic Con conventions for a few years now both big and small, and one thing I've always noticed is that a lot of dealers booths have no prices showing for what they're selling. This never really bothered me at first when I started going to shows, but overtime I've grown a bit of a bias towards them and now tend to ignore their booths. I now just assume that whatever they have is probably at a price point that I can't afford, and that deters me from looking any further. For me personally, I'm more likely to look at a booth and not mind so much the expensive prices if they're clear and transparent about them, I'm more likely to buy the product especially if it's of something I like.

This has me wondering why do some booths keep their prices hidden and why do they continue to do that? Are they able to make more money this way, are they going based off who is buying and what they're buying? Is it just easier for them to do it this way? I'm curious to know from a vendors perspective or customer POV, or even how you feel about this yourself!

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Sorry this may be a super stupid question lol I'd just hate to pay that money and get there and then be told I have to take my hat off.

It's a typical black cap. Would there be any chance they force me to take it off?

hi, i have an autograph op with jensen ackles in october at comiccon scotland in edinburgh, ive never had this opportunity before and jensen is one of my favourite actors so im nervous, im autistic and really like to know the set up for these types of things so i know whats happening as opposed to going in blind. could anyone tell me how autograph sessions typically go with celebrities? like do i just ask for an autograph and move on or do i get to talk before i get something signed. thanks! :D

I’m very excited to be in the artist alley for the first time! I’m working on creating merch to stock up my table.

What are YOU interested in seeing more of? Specific anime or video game characters? Key chains? Tote bags?

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