WINTERCON - NY Winter Comic & Sci-fi Expo - Jamaica, NY Dec 6, 2014

[Captain Zorikh]

You say you want another awesome comic book and sci-fi event in NYC! We got yer convention, RIGHT HERE! WINTERCON - The NY Winter Comic & Sci-Fi Expo will bring dealers artists, fans, exhibitors, programming, and more to Resort World in Queens! With New York Comic Book Marketplace and Eternal Con joining forces, this is bound to be an amazing, unforgettable event!

 

Guest list and admission TBA

Dealer tables available via mikecarbo@gmail.com

 

Time: 10 AM - 7 PM Saturday, December 6

Location: Resorts World Casino New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11420, Next to JFK airport

 

Website for event: http://www.nycbm.com

Website for location and directions: http://www.rwnewyork.com/visit-resorts-world

 

[Captain Zorikh]

There is a new website for this event:

http://nywintercon.com/

[JasonDaTwit]

They finally added guests to their site. Not sure why it's taking forever but it doesn't bode well when they a) don't have many guests for a con that's less than a month away and b) changed their con schedule from 2 days to 1 day.

 

GUESTS:

 

- NEAL ADAMS (spelled Neil on their site)

- SEAN CHEN

- FRANK TIERI

- NELSON DECASTRO

- JOHN CEBOLLERO

 

 

STARS

 

- TAIMAK

- BRIMSTONE

 

 

COSPLAY

 

- YAYA HAN

 

 

Also seem like CGC will be there to take submissions: http://www.cgccomics.com/events/index.aspx

[Bird]

well, it is only $20 at the door for adults. Seems like a show for locals only to me.

[JasonDaTwit]

They've added:

 

- RICH BUCKLER

- HERB TRIMPE

[JasonDaTwit]

They've added:

 

- Billy Tucci

- Joe Rubenstein

- Brian O'Halloran (CLERKS)

[shadroch]

Looks like Carbonaro is involved.

[Captain Zorikh]

Yes, NY Wintercon is a co-production of Frank Patz Batista and Mike Carbonaro (Eternal Con and Big Apple Con/NYCBM). Here is the list of guests as it stands right now (I have this from an inside source, so not all of these names may be on the website):

 

Comics creators and other artists

Neal Adams

Rich Buckler

Herb Trimpe

Billy Tucci

Sean Chen

Joe Rubenstein

Frank Tieri

Tom DeFalco

Nelson DeCastro

John Cebollero

Brandon Montclare

Amy Reeder

Jim Salicrup

Neil Volkes

Paris Cullins

Brian Kong

Elaine Lee

Arlen Shumer

Dr. William H. Foster III

 

Actors

Taimak

Scott Schiaffo

Marissa Jade

Sybelle Silverphoenix

 

Cosplay

Yaya Han

Ruby Rinekso

Jennifer Rose

Dettu Cosplay

Lua Suicide

 

Pro Wrestling

Jason Knight

Brimstone

 

Martial Arts

Sifu Cliff Kupper

Hanshi Rico Guy

Sensei Greg Dziewonski

Hanshi Nikwan Murphy

 

Cosplay groups

The Finest (GI Joe)

NY Jedi

Empire Saber Guild

New York Cosplayer Network

Fleet 32 (Star Trek)

USS Iwo Jima (Star Trek)

 

Combat groups

Dagorhir

Armored Combat League

Sword Class NYC

 

There will also be activities on the main stage, programming all day in the panel room, and action all day in the Combat Corral. For more details go to http://www.nywintercon.com

 

[Captain Zorikh]

Just to make sure everyone noticed, the event is only on Saturday, Dec. 6

[shadroch]

Anyone headed there?

[Bird]

I have a friend who lives in the area who is heading over, he is probably there now. But it is a tough sell for anyone who has to drive. I mean, yes I thought about it after seeing pictures of Yaya Han on the website...mmmm, Yaya Han...hmmm, can I get there in time if I leave now?

[AnkurJ]

Didn't even know about the show until now. Anyone go? How was it?

[JasonDaTwit]

I didn't due to Christmas obligations but I just wish they were better advertised.

 

I've seen other promoters for other shows do a better job of putting out e-mails, flyers, list of vendors, guest list, etc.

 

They had a Black Friday sale where tickets were $12 instead of $20. My issue is that they took to long to update their guest list and there weren't enough guests. And CGC was there as well.

 

If they do it again next year, I hope they work on their publicity & guest list more.