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getting ready for day 2!!! I tried posting pictures on my facebook but it failed...sad times.. will post pics and videos later!

Recap of Day 1 of MacrossWorld Convention 2009! What an amazing 1st day to indeed the most epic convention we've ever hosted! I saw so many new faces and was happy that the room was full of awesome Macross fans from wall to wall. Me and my set up crew, Abraham and Phillipp from JAC at UCLA spent the early morning hours setting up the room for the con. By 12pm, we already have several people wanting to enter and register for the con. Maiden Japan and NightmareB4Macross came early to bring the awesome SDF-1 cake and set up their amazing custom displays. NB4M brought his custom 1/48 VF-X valk and prototype 1/48 seaters. Maiden Japan brought his out-of-this-world 2 foot Optimus Prime custom, his original prototype of the Toynami Beta, AND a ridiculously detailed paper craft Madox. We set up the stage area and Modcineaste was our Macross DJ for the whole day spinning our favorite Macross tracks on his awesome vintage vinyls. We had Macross Screenings running of DYRL, Macross Plus, Frontier, and Macross 2 playing all day. We had RockBand 2 set up, a MAME system hooked up to a projector which we were playing arcade Street Fighter Alpha 3. There were great displays of toys and custom work AND pictures and artwork. Just a great setup with great people coming in and out. I'm highly looking forward to tomorrow! Here's a recap of the events that happened throughout the day Video Game Tourney - Street Fighter Alpha 3: Winner - 1st: Ken Cho, 2nd: ME!!! Kirik Open Mic Karaoke with lots of people singing random Macross and Anime Tunes Artist Panel with Tim Eldred Maiden Japan transforms his gigantic Optimus Prime Video Game Tourney - Super Smash Bros Brawl: Winner - 1st: Abraham, 2nd: Ken Cho, 3rd: Michael, 4th: Phillipp In Person live Art Contest - Winner - 1st Place: Mitch, 2nd: Maiden Japan, 3rd: Ken Cho Macross Karaoke Contest - Winner - 1st: Loyd, 2nd: Tomo The Live Art Contest was a fantastic event with over 10 participants. We gave everyone a sheet of paper and a pencil and gave them a 20 minute time limit to draw their favorite Macross Mecha or character AND create a background for the picture. Contestants whipped out some amazing artwork that i'll scan and post after the con, but we saw some great artists! Macross Karaoke was a HUGE success with about 10 different contestants! We heard songs from the original Macross series, mac 7, Frontier and more. Like EXO said, the winner was very entertaining with his accurate Ranka Lee choreography. The video will speak for itself when you see it! Our 2nd place winner Tomo had an amazing anime voice and sounded just like Sheryl Nome singing a popular Mac Frontier song. I had no idea if this was going to work out or not, but big thanks to Abraham, Phillip, and EXO who helped put together the song list for karaoke! It was highly entertaining! I'm too tired to post pictures but will do so after the con. Too bad i don't have a web cam to post live from the con, but i plan on doing a walk through tomorrow with a camera and narrating what the con experience looks like for those that can't attend. This was definitely one of the most enjoyable cons i've hosted. thanks to everyone that helped out today! See you tomorrow

alright folks! Today's day 1 of MW Con so remember to submit your fanart for the contest by 8pm TONIGHT! email mwcon09@gmail.com with your artwork attached. good luck!

Yes bring it all!!! Today's the day! woot woot, Hope to see you all there

hehe... creative! only if you add it to your diorama.. haha

I'm packing up all my stuff getting ready to bring it to the con right now. After talking to some of the JAC members, it seems we may be short on volunteers to help out during the con this year. For anyone who wants to volunteer at least 2 hours at the con will get some extra Macross goodies. When you register at the con, please let me know if you'd like to volunteer on either day. See you all tomorrow!

Hey jason. Can u bring ur bandai dx valks? I don't know anyone else who has them that is coming. Can't wait to see ur stuff!

No more preregistrations after 12pm today! Anyone who wishes to attend on either day can still come to the con and you can do walk-in registration

2 days left to finish building, painting, putting together your custom for MW Con! Remember to enter your custom at the registration table when you arrive on Sunday

2 days left to finish building, painting, putting together your custom for MW Con! Remember to enter your custom at the registration table when you arrive on Sunday

It should be fine but you can only submit 1 entry for judging. But if you guys want to submit more artwork for display at MW Con, we'd love to share your work!

Got it, thanks!

Check out the official program for this year's con! Finally got around to making one of these:

Looks like our MW Con poker tournament will be postponed to a future date after the con where more attendees can make it. We don't have time to host it during the con this year so stay tuned for announcements of when we'll be hosting this!

Remember that deadline for Pre-registration ends TODAY at 12pm Pacific Standard Time! So for those that haven't sent me a registration email yet, you only have 4 hours and 10 minutes left to do so. Thanks!

Good question. I think to be fair you can only select 1 entry to be submitted and judged, HOWEVER I would be more than happy to display multiple pieces of artwork from you at the con. =] Submit your other entry and afterwards let me know which one you want to enter officially. thanks!

Yes! We'll post all the artwork from the contest after the con

So it's official that we're extending the deadline until Saturday, July 18 at 8pm! I can print out your artwork Saturday night to have ready by Sunday. Keep on working on those drawings!

haha... your costumes are frickin awesome! Wish we could see those in person some day. Miriya, your display items will be safe to display all day at the con. We'll have the display area roped off so nobody can touch the figures or displays. So you can set up and leave it there for the whole day and pick it up later. As for parking, the pass is good all day so you can come in and out. However, they also give you a key card to open up the gate to get into the parking lot which i'm not 100% positive that you get to keep for the whole day, or if it takes it once you use it. I'm pretty sure it spits it back out once the gate opens so you can take it with you and use it again later. But I am sure that the pass you get is for the whole day. Here's what's posted on UCLA's website: * You will receive a two-part permit from the attendant at the Information & Parking Booth. * The permit portion will be placed on your window or dashboard by the attendant. * The second part, the gate-access card, will be handed to you by the attendant. * When you reach your parking entrance, simply insert the gate-access card into the reader and the gate will rise. * Before leaving your car, make certain your permit is prominently displayed on the dashboard under your front window. Sorry i don't have more details than that

awww... too bad we can't get these cosplayers to come to MW Con!

Good news to all the fan art contest folks! I'm extending the deadline for the Art submission contest until Saturday night, 8pm PST. I have a few submissions already, but I can extend it and print out your artwork on Saturday Night for Sunday's judging. Keep on working on those Fan Art submissions and send them to MWCon09@gmail.com

Could you guys whip something up if i extend the deadline? The actual contest is on Sunday afternoon, but i wanted them early so i can print them out and have them ready. I've received a few entries already, but am willing to extend the deadline to give you until Saturday evening to complete the drawing and submit it. I can print it Saturday night and have it ready for Sunday's judging.

Just a notice to all potential attendees. Pre-registration will CLOSE Friday at 12pm Pacific Standard Time! No more pre-registrations will be taken after that time. You can still attend the con, you just won't get a really cool printed name badge and a free opportunity drawing ticket and free macross goodies. I'll also need some volunteers to help run the registration table on both days if you are willing. I have some cool items to give out to volunteers so PM me or email me if you are interested in volunteering to help on other day. thanks!

You guys are welcome to bring your displays on Saturday as well, but unfortunately you can't leave your stuff overnight at this location at UCLA. I wouldn't trust leaving my customs anywhere. We should have plenty of space to display everyone's collections so bring whatever you can!!!

Yes you can! We'll have displays on both days. The judging for this contest though will happen on Sunday. Thanks for asking