Dragon Con Tales

I was very excited to be going back to Atlanta to attend their Annual nerd gathering, Dragon Con. I had never attended this event even though I had previously lived in Atlanta for many years.  But, that is probably the only thing nice I have to say about the event.  Check out this week's podcast for my review of Dragon Con. 

Indy Pop Con Reviewed!

  

I came, I saw and got Conquered at Indy Pop Con this passed Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana.  My feet are still hurting from the crazy amount of walking we did Saturday.  But, I am still buzzing from the experience.  I was only able to attend one day because of my work schedule.  But, we made the most and the best of that one day we had.  Sooo, my niece and I jump in the car on Saturday morning and roll to Indy.  We made awesome time and enjoyed some funny conversation.  

  

My cousin Nicole hosted and drove us to the event and was fully immersed in nerd culture. If you don't know Nicole she is Darling Nikki from our Real Talk w/ David and Nikki show. But, she was an awesome host and I think she was happy she tagged along. So we made it to the Indianapolis Convention Center highly anticipating all the nerds on display.  We actually went in a different entrance where there was a very conservative looking political something or other going on.  #Glares We finally made our way to the right area.  All I will say is that it smelled fanboy-ish.and everyone agreed.   We registered and purchased our chances to win prizes from Gleaners Food Drive staffed by Lambda Chi Alpha (we didn't win). But, it was for a good cause.

Pokemon Pikachu VW Bug

 Where to go what to do? We walk into the main convention hall and all of my senses are completely overloaded.  Cosplayers, Comic Books and Vendors are everywhere!! I compare it to having Thanksgiving dinner.  When you see all that food it fills you up faster when you actually start eating. And that is exactly how I felt.  I was on the hunt for several comic books so I started at one of the many comic book vendors to choose from in the hall.  Some were happy to be there.. some seemed less interested in what you wanted to buy.  I didn't understand that.  But, as we walked along it got better.  Being a podcaster I was allowed a media press pass to cover the event.  Next year I think I am going to have a booth in their podcast alley.  I met so many podcasters. I did 2 segments for The Nerds You Are Looking For and The Obsessive Viewer Podcasts. 

As we make our way to the back we have to take our obligatory Dr. Who Tardis pictures.

This was more of a display rather than an actual box. But, it was fun nonetheless. I mean the amount of vendors with their wares to sell was immense.  I just couldn't get my mind straight on what I was doing and where I was going.  I was just kind of walking. But, that's when we saw him.  One of the main reasons my niece and I came to Indy Pop Con.. Xander Harris!!  Nicholas Brendon is about 50 feet from us.  My niece gets so nervous she has to use the restroom.  I am not one to be star struck but I have to admit that I was a little bit star struck.  He seemed smaller than on the Buffy The Vampire Slayer television show.  Dressed in a green henly shirt and high lights in his hair, Nicholas Brendon was in full on celebrity mode.  He was hugging everyone that came to his table.  When it was finally our turn I lose my words and begin to stutter.  I finally get out "Can You Sign My Copy Of Buffy...?"  He was shocked to see somone bringing the comic book that he co-wrote and shared that knowledge with his gang of handlers. He gave me a big hug and we posed for a picture that they could tweet out.

After getting our geek on with Nicholas Brendon we decided to get some of the shopping done.  I was able to get a hot caricature of myself as Animal Man on the new Justice League United Blank Variant Cover.

Art by Art Of Beast

Larry Hama of Wolverine fame (now G.I. Joe) was on hand too.  I brought my Wolverine #50 for him to sign and he also did a sketch on my Avengers World #1 Comic.  We chatted a bit about how the comic book was over 20 years old. He also told me he was hard of hearing.  So, it did make our conversation rather difficult. But, he was still cool.




My cousin, Darling Nikki, was completely taken by Rupert Boneham. from Survivor. I will have to say that he was probably them most genuine of the lot.  He was nice and all of his merchandise was being sold only for only a donation.  I purchased a tie dye shirt for my mother that he signed and he also signed photos for both my mother and I.  The proceeds were given to his organization called Rupert's Kids.  Rupert's Kids is a nonprofit organization committed to changing lives by empowering youth to discover their inner strengths, realize their own self worth and their value to society.



Nikki  had her caricature done by Craig Boldman of Archie Comics.  She had him make her into a Black Snow White.



If you have ever listened to a Fanboy Weekly or Comic Booked show, you know when it comes to new comic books I am not easily moved to get on board.  But, as we were closing our day at Indy Pop Con and author/illustrator by the name of  Geoffrey D. Wessel stopped us at his booth to share his Keeper comic book with us.  I purchased issue #0 and wish I had now bought the all the current issues.  It was good as it was terrifying.  Reading through his website, I see where he has also been nominated for an Eisner Award for his 8 pages of work in Outlaw Territory Vol. 3 which includes his "Problem Solver" work.



All in all I had a wonderful experience and it will be on my things to do list every year now.  Thanks to all the organizers of Indy Pop Con for having an amazing event.

Although, I didn't win their prize, the fellas at geekcityguides.com hooked me up with a t-shirt (in my size).  They are creating a database of geek across the country.  I joined the website and look forward to checking back often for all the information they will have in their database. 

Lastly, here are some additional pictures from our time at Indy Pop Con! See Ya next year!

Chris & Elaine as T1000 Terminator and Sarah Connor

Here are a few podcasts and vendors that I had the opportunity to meet during Indy Pop Con:
Chris & Elaine (pictured above terminator) www.thoughtbubbles.podbean.com
The Nerd's Domain www.nerdsdom.com 
Art Of Beast www.artofbeast.com
Comic Hunterz www.comichunterz.com
The Crit Crew www.soundcloud.com/crit-confirm
Billy & Brandon Watch Movies www.billyandbrandon.com
Bob Williams www.thefoolery.org
The ProNerd Shop www.project-nerd.com 

Final Words

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X-Men Legends- Retro Let's Play: Co-Optitude Ep 30

Still not sure how I missed this one.  I love Felicia Day. Remember when she was a potential slayer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.. *swoon*

And where did this hottie mchottie brother come from.. *SWOON*

I actually played this game on PC and on Playstation it rocks!

Fanboy Friday Makeover

Hey Guys!! Sorry Fanboy Friday has been gone. But, I have been a busy fan boy lately.  

I am so behind on my favorite shows and I am switching to a new format.  We now have a home on Spreaker.  I will still update the show on Blog Talk Radio, but no longer will be broadcasting live from there. You will also still be able to catch it on iTunes and Stitcher Radio and eventually iHeart Radio.  

This episode we are still working out some kinks.  But here the latest on True Blood.  Netflix has introduced a new "Mer-Man" original series and Xmen Days of Future Past has given us a whole lot of mutants to geek about with some newly released pictures. 

Fanboy Friday: Teen Wolf, Comic Reviews, X-Men & More

It's Fanboy Friday and we do not have a lot but we do have big little stuff.  

First all how do you like the new Fanboy Friday banner? I think it's cool because I made it. LOL and it looks just like me too.

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On this week's show we talk about the upcoming Xmen Days of Future Past with Bryan Singer back at the helm.  From what I have read,  it seems like it will be a close rendition to what the original comic book story told. The question many are asking is how is Patrick Stewart going to reprise his role as Prof X.  If you remember our dear Professor was killed in Xmen The Last Stand by the horrible Jean Grey/ Phoenix character that was brain stormed by Brett Ratner.  I hated The Last Stand. Phoenix no fire, nuff said.

Also, Hugh Jackman isn't sure about his future with the Wolverine franchise.  EW.com reports that he wasn't sure after the first solo Wolvie movie was he going to be involved anymore. But, as we type he is taping his scenes in Days Of Future Past.  It is also rumored that he may make an appearance in The Avengers 2 movie.  What would it be like if Hugh Jackman was recasted in the future Xmen/Wolverine movies.  Only time will tell I guess.

 @BryanSinger on twitter tweeted this pic of Michael Fassbender
on the set of X-Men Days of  Future Past

Our Comic Book Reviews for this week are from Avatar and Valiant.  Avatar's Absolution was a blood bath.  And Valiant's Harbinger Wars seems promising.  Listen in to my review. 

I have incorporated a new feature in Fanboy Friday.  The Fanboy Friday Throwback is something that I thought would be fun and interesting.  In the theme of the show we will be revisiting one of my fave Comic Books, Television Shows or Video Games that have either been forgotten or gone away.

  This week's throw back comes from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 

Last but not least, Teen Wolf is back with it's new season.  Check out the show to hear my recap.

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