Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
Know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done.
Click the title for musical accompaniment, if you'd like.
So today (technically yesterday) was the first real day of the Con. Prime and I got up, got ready and headed out to the 'Con. We got out and about a bit after noon, which was fine by me because the first autographs didn't start until 2. We ran into DA, chatted a bit and I got in line for the first autograph session. The guys decided to take in the live script reading that was happening at around 1PM.
Today Jack Angel was supposed to sign at 2, but he wasn't feeling well and couldn't make it. So in his place, Abby Collins was signing autographs. Who is Abby Collins? She's the daughter of a rather well-known but deceased voice actor. Seems she's trying to break into the voice acting biz and read the part of Minerva.
Oh yeah, when that came out, A LOT of fans were having minor strokes and coronaries. Her father is quite well loved by the fandom, even though many of us never had the chance to meet him. So there were a lot of excited and happy fans. Oh yes, I got Ms. Collins autograph and I truly hope she makes it in voice acting; she truly is a sweet person.
After that, I waited around for the second autograph session, ran into DA and we hung around in line and shot the shit. DA had a mild freakout when he saw the giant Grimlock costume; I got a kick out of the kid who was dressed as Wheelie. He even had a slingshot and nailed someone who was dressed as Devastator a couple of times. (Little bot's got some ball bearings, I tell ya.)
After I got my autographs, I headed into the Dealer Room, called Prime and met up with him. He was near a gigantic Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime statue. I got a couple of shots of that, spun the big wheel that was on display there and won a Transformers: Prime poster. Then, I took to wandering.
Stopped by the Kre-O booth and entered for a chance to win a Kre-O Bumblebee. I also got a Kre-O Optimus Prime figure and told the guy at the booth that if they ever needed to get rid of the big Bumblebee figure they had on display, I'd take him. He would be worshiped, of course. The guy laughed and said, "Oh, I bet you would." I think my reputation is starting to proceed me.
Before we were kicked out at 5, I got to take a few shots of the Autobot vehicles from the movie, caught up with Prime and got a pair of lanyards from the Transformers Universe video game booth. But at five, we all had to leave. Before I headed out, I ran back to the Bumblebee Camaro and said my good-byes and promised him that I would see him the next day.
After a brief stopover at our hotel, we got ready for Casino Night and went back to the Convention center. Prime went into the actual game room to earn some creds for the auction while I played bingo.
I tried, but I didn't win. I was hoping to win the 2008 Shattered Glass Rodimus for Prime but it didn't pan out. I really would have loved to get that figure; I've put Prime through enough hell and he deserves something for his time and trouble. Oh well, maybe next time.
Prime had amassed $800 in casino money, but it did us no good. We couldn't win a slagging thing at the auction. Again, maybe next year.
Once that was over, we ran into Shawn, hung out with him for a bit then headed back to our hotel. It's getting late and my stupid ass really should be in bed (gotta get up early) but you know me. I have to blog.
I'm happy. Dear Primus, I am happy. I feel so much better. I really wish this wouldn't end. But honestly, having this only once a year makes it extremely precious to me. Once a year I get to recharge my batteries and escape the slag that is reality. To have something like this to look forward to is a great help.
Two more days. I intend to enjoy the hell out of them. Until next time.
--Weasel
Saturday, June 04, 2011
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6 comments:
Nice to hear that there's still some good statue style Bumblebee picture opportunities. And a G1 version at that!
Were there any Bumblebee merchandise surprises like the employee exclusive RPM last time?
There was a Hydrodive (or is it Hydrodrive?) Bumblebee from Animated in the Hall of Fame case. It's irritating because it is a US version and not Japanese; the Japanese Animated figs sport shiny paint. ARGH! I want that toy!
The G1 "Kreon" of Bumblebee is insanely cute. He's sporting this smartass smirk, which makes me want to hug him. But I can restrain myself and I haven't. XD
Hydrdrive BB. That's gotta hurt.
It stings (pun slightly intended) but I do have the Japanese version, so I'm more or less okay. It's not like that exclusive RPM that will never see retail; HydroBee's got a chance at least.
Alright, after getting my exclusives & travelling across town to get food from Pescado Mojado, I got back to Pasadena just in time for Prime & I to be at the Stunti-con Job script, which was fun.
Decided to bypass the private sales room experience so I could get autographs. I was bummed that Jack Angel (Astrotrain among many others) wasn't able to attend due to illness, but I completely understood. His voice is his livelihood after all.
I'm glad Silverwynde joined me in the line for sigs from Gregg Berger, Neil Ross (finally!) and Morgan Lofting. Silverwynde did a great job snapping pics with Snapshot2 of me & the costumed Grimlock.:)
Got a good pic of Prime relaxing on a beanbag ;) (It won't be deleted!)
The dinner of chicken piccatta and shrimp pasta was good though the seating arrangements certainly could've been better. Since Mr. Savage wants us to dress semi-formal, I felt as if I was at a picnic slash high school cafeteria;)
Since I'm not really a gambling man I didn't partake in the craps and stuff though Peggy McCracken conviced me to spin the wheel for credits. As I did in '08, I felt giving Prime my credits would be of better use than me using them for Brian's auction. Being an auctioneer truly brings out the Texan in Brian. Why do I a vision of him auctioning longhorn cattle?;)
Hanging out with you 2 and Shawn Tessman was cool way into the night. It is true what I read one time about conventions...they are truly an exercise is sleep deprivation as you go to sleep late and get up a few short hours later for more activities. But with this convention slash family reunion stretching for only a few days out of a whole year, it's worth it, yehhhsss....:)
~daiAtlas
Yeah, I really wish that Jack Angel could have made it; I would have loved to have gotten his sig on our 'Con comic.
I have to admit: Bingo was more fun than I had expected. I might have sucked at it, but it was a lot of fun. I just wish I could've nabbed that SG Roddy for Prime. He's had to deal with so much BS from me that it would have been a great way of saying "Thanks for dealing with my dumb ass".
And that seating was just weird. I felt like I was back in HS or something. Maybe they'll change it for next year.
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