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Cosplayers and Comics

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slym2none

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Solution:

 

Show organizers set up a Cosplay Alley or something.

And maybe hire some ushers (or whatever you want to call them) to keep traffic moving in the aisles, and politely direct them to Cosplay Alley.

 

 

I'll take that job. Can I bring a billy-stick?

 

:devil:

 

 

 

-slym

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techvoodoo

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The only negative that I have of cosplay is when they jam up aisles and create huge traffic jams in ill-chosen places.

 

It is not fair that everyone in an entire aisle has to shut down so Jimbo ConGoer can get the perfect shot of Moose Knuckle Green Lantern.

 

 

I've haven't been to a con in a long time, and then it was just Megacon Orlando when it was still fairly new, but I'm surprised the bigger con's haven't set aside an area specifically for cosplayers to congregate and do photos.

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techvoodoo

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well, I'm sure the organizers struggle with the idea of giving away space they can sell...

 

Ya I can see that being an issue, but I'm sure people arriving in costume would be happy to pay an extra $5 at the ticket counter to help contribute to that right? Ok maybe not.

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Bronty

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Financially I think the promoters do best by selling the space, period. 2c

 

I believe it would be a tough sell to ask the cosplayers to pay more at the door. I'm thinking nerd rage ranting on the internet... not the buzz they are going for

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jsilverjanet

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I hate the aisle photo ops too. But I love watching the mayhem from behind the booth. And as a tall guy that is a great place to perfect the art of photo-bombing.

 

Yes, the costumes can get crazy, the aisles get blocked, most of the costumes don't buy comics, and the crowds can keep away some of the older back issue buyers. But the movies and TV shows, and the costumes and general hoopla that has developed are good for the hobby. It's better than watching the hobby die a slow death as older collectors die off.

 

+1

 

This hobby has to grow somehow. I agree it's a bit crazy but the return I think the atmosphere probably brings in a lot more people to the conventions and last time I check this is a good thing for the hobby.

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Mmanick

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I hate the aisle photo ops too. But I love watching the mayhem from behind the booth. And as a tall guy that is a great place to perfect the art of photo-bombing.

 

Yes, the costumes can get crazy, the aisles get blocked, most of the costumes don't buy comics, and the crowds can keep away some of the older back issue buyers. But the movies and TV shows, and the costumes and general hoopla that has developed are good for the hobby. It's better than watching the hobby die a slow death as older collectors die off.

 

+1

 

This hobby has to grow somehow. I agree it's a bit crazy but the return I think the atmosphere probably brings in a lot more people to the conventions and last time I check this is a good thing for the hobby.

 

I agree there. Although I'm usually a lot younger then most who collect c books that I've seen anyways. I dont want the hobby to ever end up like baseball cards, coins.

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lemonman5

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Solution:

 

Show organizers set up a Cosplay Alley or something.

And maybe hire some ushers (or whatever you want to call them) to keep traffic moving in the aisles, and politely direct them to Cosplay Alley.

 

 

They did hire ushers/security at NYCC this year.

 

There were a number of guys who looked like bouncers you'd see at a club, telling people (in a very aggressive tone) to keep things moving and preventing people from stopping to take pictures in certain areas. The problem was that it wasn't used consistently enough and the guys who were doing it weren't the ideal people I'd want directing the traffic.

 

I didn't cosplay this year, and I'm kind of bummed about it. I will definitely try to do it again next year.

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ComicConnoisseur

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Cool costume, did you make it yourself.

Show the Batman #189, nice books always appease the masses on here.

 

I did make the cosplay myself and am in the process of putting together a classic Loki and Nightcrawler to hopefully debut around April. I'll be sure to get a scan up after I get back from my classes tonight.

 

I do understand peoples aggravation at unoptimized photoshoot locations. It is certainly something I try to be wary of when stopped for photos.

Cosplayers are cool in my book. Cosplayers make the cons have energy!

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Not*Sure*

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I cosplay but I do not buy "new comics" I am more likely to be found browsing golden, silver,or if I have the money pre-code books. I do tend to hang in Artist Alley too.

 

I do not get in anybody's way. But I do not appreciate grabby fan boys..

I have no problem posing for a picture..but I wouldn't jam traffic front of a booth.

 

 

I do not appreciate bouncer type security..

 

One year some stupid jerk told me to "move it" and pushed me when I was talking to Randy Bowen. He said there was "no congregating in front of the booth" As a party of one and only one..who was obviously mid sentence with the booth person..it was rude..

When I protested his doosh-like behavior, he pushed me and grabbed the item I was carrying to drag me across the aisle..

 

Unfortunately, he was tearing a huge sketch I just picked up. Mr. Bowen was kind enough to escort me behind the table so I could finish chatting...

 

Mr. Security guard..was a freaking spoon mofo spoon sucking spoon

 

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