I went to fan expo sf in 2023 and bought this super cute studio ghibli bookmark where one side is spirited away and the other is howls moving castle. But over the year it's kind of gotten worn and I really want to buy a new one but I can't for the life of me remember who the vendor was and there's no watermark on the bookmark. I have no idea where else to go to for help and was hoping someone here could help? idk. I just remember the booth was right in front of the escalator on the second floor

This is my first time going to a con and I was wondering if someone can help me cuz I want to get myself an autograph thingy for alex brightman from that photo op website but I can't seem to find the section for the autographs I only saw the photos? can by any chance someone help me out please

I am going to MegaCon Orlando on Friday, this is my first time attending a Fan Expo event, so to anyone who's gone to one of these before, I absolutely appreciate any insight on this:

Henry Winkler is slated to appear on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I want his autograph, and I have a ticket for Friday. On the website, he is pre-selling autographs for Saturday and Sunday but NOT Friday. He is pre-selling professional photo ops on Friday but not autographs, so does that imply that outside of his photo op sessions that he will NOT be at his table the rest of the day?

I'm trying to understand if this means he simply isn't pre-selling autographs on Friday for whatever reason but will still be at his table that day for them, or if this means he is only at the convention on Friday to do professional photo ops but will not be showing up to his table for anything else that day. Anyone that has been to these conventions before, can you shed any light on this?

Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

Hello, my boyfriend and I are trying to find the website or any information on the booth 1133 at Portland Fanexpo today. They were right across from the Hazbin Hotel autographs and near the ATMS. They don’t have it listed on their website. They had anime alpaca wool ponchos.

Hey there, I'm considering applying for the artist alley in philly, and i was wondering if there's anyone here who has tabled at this con before or has insights on the overall quality of the con or anything important to note, and also from con goers on your experience with the philly artist alley. I know it's recently been rebranded and wonder if that's affected things in any way as well. Regardless thanks in advance for any info!

Hello, I am wondering approximately how many weeks/months before the con artists usually receive a confirmation that their application is successful?

I am a bit worried about having enough time to get my stock shipped to myself if I get in

this is gonna be my first con, and i know it can get pretty busy at cons and esp with saturday being the busiest day. i was thinking maybe friday might be the best? but i don't want miss celebs that i might like on other days. whats the best day to go?

I’m even more desperate to sell these two passes than the other person on here.

Can’t make the trip from Seattle to Portland and apparently convention passes are difficult to resell.

DM if you’re interested or have any questions.

Thanx

Hey I'm hopefully going to the Vancouver Fan expo with some friends and I made these two props and I was wondering if they'd be safe for the inside of the expo the star one is going to get a better holder made

dm me. $60 for all 3 days. desperate to get them off my hands.

I am volunteering at Fanexpo, and I have the choice between a morning or an afternoon shift on Saturday. Which one would you recommend? Is the expo more fun in the morning or afternoon?

I’m going to fan expo, Portland, Oregon 2025, I’ll probably go on the 25th or the 24th, and I either want to cosplay something simple like L from death note or not cosplay at all. I just turned 18 two months ago so someone around my age would be nice, I’m pretty awkward so I hope you don’t mind. I am a transgender guy so hopefully you’re OK with that.

I don’t have anybody to go to Phoenix with me and I probably won’t go if I don’t have anyone to go with me so I’m attempting to find somebody who also doesn’t have anybody to go with. I don’t want to go with more than one person

Hi all!

I'm going to Fan Expo Portland next weekend (Jan 24-26). First time at any Fan Expo and I'll be going on my own via train from Seattle.

I was wondering if anyone wanted to meet up/hang out for the event and potentially check out Portland! (First time for me).

Little bit of background: I'm 24M, won't be cosplaying, and am mostly going for the anime stuff but would be down to check out the other stuff. I also only plan to go to the con on Saturday and check out Portland on Sunday before taking the train back to Seattle.

Tldr; if you wanna hang at Fan Expo Portland, dm me!

Ps. Sorry if this breaks any rules!

As an oldie (I’m 51) with zero sewing skills I do LOVE dressing up but since nothing is actually handmade by me I don’t think of it as cosplay. My kiddo keeps telling me I should do meetups and contests but I feel like those should be reserved for the amazing talents of those who actually make their cosplays. So I’m not really sure where I fit in here. 🫣 I have revamped my Harley Quinn into a more gothy vibe for FanExpo Portland next weekend.

Hey! 25F here, I've never been to a convention and have been looking into Fan Expo, I live in the city so it would be easy to get to. The only thing is they haven't released the schedule yet, and I'm having a hard time deciding if I should go for the full weekend pass or just one day. My partner 26 M doesn't want to go for the whole weekend, which is fine, but I would be spending the other days most likely alone, and I don't know what to do. I also want to get my tickets before the prices go up, or in case the sell out. If anyone has been to the Con before I'd love some advice!

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Nervous about going to a comic con again at my age

I’m a 15 year old male. I’ve been to a fan expo once last year after my friends convinced me to come. I had an amazing time, met a lot of new people (including VA’s) and got tons of pictures. It was an amazing time with a welcoming community and atmosphere. Despite all of this, I’m nervous about going again. The main reason for this is because I just saw some (only somewhat) spicy/suggestive cosplays. I don’t mind myself and just keep it moving, but my concern is making others uncomfortable as some short 15-16 y/o kid is walking the floor given the surrounding. Should I skip out on a few until I’m 18 or at least look a bit older? I just really don’t want to make people feel uncomfortable as these cons are places where people can express themselves the best.

Howdy, I have an emergency, I lost my sketchbook at FANEXPO NOLA on friday night. I had only taken the sketchbook to 1 panel on the third floor and the selu anime club table before I noticed it missing. It’s a black spiralbound with stickers on the front and back, and on the first page inside the drawing i’ve pinned to this post. If anyone has seen or found it please contact me! Thank you!

Hey yall 30M. Always really wanted to go to a con/expo but still never been. Beenplaying video games and a sci fi/ fantasy lover my entire life Would you guys recommend this as a fun experience for someone's first time? If I went all 3 days I want really bad to do Squall then Tidus and episode 3 anakin. Any advice is really super appreciated

Edit: specifically talking about Boston!

When will more celebrities be announced for FanExpo Philadelphia? They've only announced two so far and I'm waiting to see who else is announced so I know if I want to buy tickets this year.

Hi :)

I've never been to a con before and I'm planning to go alone to the Fan Expo in Toronto this August! im looking for some advice...

Not sure what admission ticket to buy, I only want a meet and greet with Neil Newbon (Astarion ) and a photo opp / signing with him.

Any of you remember the days Neil came last year? or did he come all 4 days? im just not sure if I should buy the 4 day package.

I just don't want for example only Saturdays to be a photo opp day and I accidentally only buy a Sunday admission ticket. do the celebs do phot opps and signings every day they're there or is it designated days like only Friday or sat or something ?

im sure the safest thing is to just buy the 4 day admission eh? its just 150cad...wondering if I can maybe save and buy a specific admission date

You know what I mean haha

Thanks guys :)

I just left FanExpo NOLA. There was a vendor selling custom art game controllers. They were a little rich for my coffers this weekend but I was hoping to find them online. Any help that can be offered would be appreciated!

I'm planning on going to FanExpo Denver and I was wondering if anyone knows if cosplay including tactical gear is allowed. I can change my cosplay since it's in July, but I don't want to get my hopes up. For context on my cosplay, I really only wear a vest, gloves, boots, sometimes a mask and/or a helmet.

Hey, I'm going to FanExpo New Orleans tomorrow. And I was wondering if these weapons were acceptable for my cosplays. Two look like guns but are both made of plastic and I feel it's pretty noticeable they are, they both have a orange tip, and are non-firing fakes (I think). They're both from WulfGarProps. And then there's the blaster, no orange tip but it's just completely plastic. Any help or in-sight would be nice!

So I can only afford to go to the expo for one day. I am trying to decide which day but how am I supposed to do that when none of the panels have been announced. I have until midnight tonight to decide if I want to pay the advanced pricing and request the time off from work

im going sunday and im praying that i’ll get some street passes while im out! if you still own a nintendo ds do bring it !!!