Canadian fan expo

meecha96 · August 18th, 2012, 11:21:10 PM

Anyone going to the fan expo? I'm going on the Friday, it will be my first time going to one of these. Does anyone have any pointers or is there anything that would be good to know.

Inner Vision · August 19th, 2012, 01:16:32 AM

I'll be there late friday afternoon and sat. sun.

No pointers really.

Spidey976 · August 19th, 2012, 07:05:38 PM

Lol I am new to the forum, but I have been to the Expo a few times. I do have a few pinters.
1) if you are looking for sketches from artists bring a larger pad because they will do larger sketches, but be prepared to pay. Most artists have a price list. Many do commissions at cons, but you MAY have to get to them early.
2) if you can pick up your tickets early then do so. It saves line time.
3)checkout the schedule online as it will help you plan your day.
4)there are some great deals, but you will have to look for them.
5) have a lot of fun. Honestly, these can be a blast if you go I with the right attitude, and with patience.

Goodluck.

meecha96 · August 20th, 2012, 10:05:34 AM

Awesome, Thanks a lot! I got my tickets in the mail on friday, so that should be good. Super pumped about this.

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Originally Posted by Spidey976

Lol I am new to the forum, but I have been to the Expo a few times. I do have a few pinters.
1) if you are looking for sketches from artists bring a larger pad because they will do larger sketches, but be prepared to pay. Most artists have a price list. Many do commissions at cons, but you MAY have to get to them early.
2) if you can pick up your tickets early then do so. It saves line time.
3)checkout the schedule online as it will help you plan your day.
4)there are some great deals, but you will have to look for them.
5) have a lot of fun. Honestly, these can be a blast if you go I with the right attitude, and with patience.

Goodluck.

ambasah · August 21st, 2012, 02:12:50 AM

Have lots of patience. the lines are very long. But they did a much better job of it last year.

meecha96 · August 22nd, 2012, 03:27:00 PM

anyone know any good places to park, for cheap around the convention centre?

Inner Vision · August 23rd, 2012, 01:39:37 AM

I used to park in a public school lot north of the Silver Snail on Queen Street but they've since gone to chaining it closed on the weekends.

I think the cheapest are the Green P parking lots.

meecha96 · August 23rd, 2012, 08:59:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Screwball

I used to park in a public school lot north of the Silver Snail on Queen Street but they've since gone to chaining it closed on the weekends.

I think the cheapest are the Green P parking lots.

thanks screwball!

CougarTrace · August 23rd, 2012, 09:53:46 AM

Go see Tony and Elaine Perna in Artists alley.

I guarantee you won't meet two nicer people and you will see some awesome comic art!!

Gambit56 · August 23rd, 2012, 11:36:17 AM

I haven't been to this one in a couple of years and can't go this year either, but I found Saturday to be really busy when I went. By early afternoon, it's really hard to get up to/in to booths. But if you have the day to spend taking it slow, you should be good!

Re Parking - there is an large underground lot on the south side of the convention centre, I believe accessible off York St. It's just East of the Steam Whistle brewery.

Have fun!