miriya Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 what are you looking for exactly? ...A bunch of nerds to geek out on macross with me. Really. Quote
MilSpex Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Wow a free con, that must be awesome to be able to say that. Good job Kirik! Seriously Ruskii, you need to get in contact with Anime Societies at Australian universities for the next con. Theres one at every Australian uni I can think of. I used to help run a society at an Australian university and we could book any room on campus that wasn`t in use for free. That included 1000 seat lecture theatres with large projector screens that you could hook up any kind of media to. We booked one of those theatres every Friday night and showed a 6 hour program each time. We even met with the student union and got $3000 to buy videos for a club library. Edited June 17, 2009 by MilSpex Quote
perello23 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Old kit and toys ,where to find . more vintage the better. Quote
MacrossMan Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Old kit and toys ,where to find . more vintage the better. If you're looking to buy, word has it that there won't be anything for sale at this year's con. Quote
KiriK Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 Old kit and toys ,where to find . more vintage the better. Unfortunately, MacrossMan is right. Due to UCLA's policy, we aren't allowed to sell things on campus BUT we are looking into ways to get around this. We may have "Donation" boxes next to some potential vendors where you can donate money, and receive an item for your donation. Still working out the details of this. However, we usually have some vendors attend, but not a huge amount of kits and vintage stuff for sale. But tons of cool displays for sure! Quote
MacrossMan Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Unfortunately, MacrossMan is right. Due to UCLA's policy, we aren't allowed to sell things on campus BUT we are looking into ways to get around this. We may have "Donation" boxes next to some potential vendors where you can donate money, and receive an item for your donation. Still working out the details of this. However, we usually have some vendors attend, but not a huge amount of kits and vintage stuff for sale. But tons of cool displays for sure! Will there be any raffle tickets to purchase like last year to help support the con for members who are not able to attend or just want a shot at winning something cool? Surely you guys are going to have some expenses; if not put the funds towards the next con or the guys who helped set it up can treat yourselves to evening out or something as a token of appreciation. Quote
Kicker773 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Maybe we'll find a single good looking cosplayer there...lol jk but welcome to the boards and I wish that I could attend =( Quote
Skullsixx Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Wish I could be there guys. I guess I may see some of ya at San Diego Comic Con! Quote
KiriK Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 We don't have anything as exclusive as last year's Mikimoto sketch, but we'll have a regular raffle drawing at the Con this year to give out some cool prizes from our sponsors! And thanks MacrossMan for your appreciation of the organizers. All the funds raised are actually used to support the con and future cons. With everyone's support, hopefully we'll be able to keep these cons going and at little or no cost for MW'ers haha... and i'm hoping to see if we can get some special cosplayers to attend the con this year. Quote
EXO Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I'll be attending! This is great. you gotta bring your VF-25. Quote
ron5864 Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 OMG....I just saw this. I will definitely register soon so I can get some free stuff. But...I am not sure if I can finish my Macross diorama in time. Crap! This is going to be close. Ron Quote
Save Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Can I get a shirt, and after the con can somebody FedEx me some cake. Edited June 18, 2009 by Save Quote
KiriK Posted June 19, 2009 Author Posted June 19, 2009 Can I get a shirt, and after the con can somebody FedEx me some cake. hehe... of course! mmmm.... Cake Quote
modcineaste Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I mentioned it couple times before at Frank & Sons but I wouldn't mind bringing down my turntables and my Macross/Mospeada/Orguss/Super Sentai vinyl collection to DJ for an hour or two if time permits. I own about 50 related anime LP's and EP's and it would be great to spin a set of Macross songs for everyone. Let me know, Cheers! Leonardo Flores Quote
EXO Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I mentioned it couple times before at Frank & Sons but I wouldn't mind bringing down my turntables and my Macross/Mospeada/Orguss/Super Sentai vinyl collection to DJ for an hour or two if time permits. I own about 50 related anime LP's and EP's and it would be great to spin a set of Macross songs for everyone. Let me know, Cheers! Leonardo Flores I think that would be pretty awesome. Quote
modcineaste Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I think that would be pretty awesome. Great, count me in! I just registered for the MW09, looking forward to spinning some great Maross Tracks for everyone!!! Cheers! Leonardo Flores Quote
KiriK Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 So i've got some bad news that's out of my control. Effective July 1st, UCLA is raising their parking rates to $10 per day instead of $9. Sorry folks, so i encourage you guys to possibly meet somewhere and carpool! There are other options for parking too, like parking for free around the UCLA apartments and walking about half a mile, or if you plan on staying for a few hours, you can do metered parking for less than $10. I'll see if i can post a map soon of the con location and possible parking areas Quote
EXO Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 haha, still better than parking in NY. Does anyone really think $10 is too much for a free con? I'll be coming from the Long Beach area if anyone wants to carpool. People with oversized displays and exhibitions items should contact kirik about unloading areas. Quote
ron5864 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I hope there's a close by loading/unloading area...It would be difficult to carry a diorama across the campus without some sort unfortunate mishap. Quote
miriya Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I hope there's a close by loading/unloading area...It would be difficult to carry a diorama across the campus without some sort unfortunate mishap. If I am there on time I will be more than happy to help you carry. I will PM you my cell phone number now.... Quote
ron5864 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 If I am there on time I will be more than happy to help you carry. I will PM you my cell phone number now.... Got it Miriya. Thanks. Now I just have to hope it doesn't rain that day. Quote
Agent-GHQ Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Ron, you just jinked us with the rain. At any rate, PM me and maybe we can car pool and to help a fellow MWers!! Quote
MechTech Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Man, I wish I could go! I'll still be here across the pond! I'm moving soon so buying a ticket to fly across is out of the question. Can we still register for the free stuff if we pay for shipping I'll be in LA around Christmas time if anyone is interested in meeting up. - MT Quote
KiriK Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 unfortunately due to limited supply, goodies (macross flyers and advertisements) will be given priority to attendees. If there's anything left over, i'll post it up. Hope you can attend some day! Quote
Knight26 Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Looks like I will only be able to attend on the 18th, the little guy has a doctor's appt on the 19th. Quote
KiriK Posted July 2, 2009 Author Posted July 2, 2009 We're less than 3 weeks away from MW Con 2009!... i'm going to be at Anime Expo this weekend promoting the con if anyone wants to stop by and say hi.. .i'll be at the AnimePunch Booth between rows 500 and 600 in the middle of the hall. Hope to see some of you there Quote
Kicker773 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 gosh I wanna go.. but I just came back from New Orleans, then I'm heading to vegas at the end of the month =(.. crap..Please lots of pictures.. Quote
Agent-GHQ Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Where is the AnimeExpo and how much is the admission? Quote
Wes Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Well, it's nine dollars to park... or free parking if you can find a street spot and don't mind the walk. But that's UCLA, not the con. Plus this year it's buy your own food. There are several restaurants just outside the rooms, so you can choose what you want to eat... no mandatory Costco pizza! But...will there be cake? Quote
KiriK Posted July 6, 2009 Author Posted July 6, 2009 Of course there will be cake!!! I'm pleased to announce that NightmareB4Macross will be providing another Macross Cake masterpiece for this year's con! Quote
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