Great Video. Here are my tips: 1-Make a list of comics you really want 2-Have a budget, you can get carry away sometimes at a con 3-Look around before you start buying, you may find books cheaper in another part of the con
a massive don't.... don't come up take photos of people etching without permission, I went to a con last year and took my service dog, plus pup in training and so many people came over and jammed cameras in their faces it stopped them from doing their job and even ended up making them scared of cameras, hence wearing a big sign this year nicely saying I know the dogs are cute I know you want to hug, stroke and photo them but please remember they are working hard to keep me alive and need to concentrate so please ask before any interactions.
In overall no animal likes a crowd as big as its on a con. U knew it will make them uncomfortable, but you still brought them instead of asking someone to hell you out. And now u here crying, blaming your own fault on others, nice.
Actually, unfortunately, it can be dangerous going to a con alone. Usually it's not like you'll get stabbed or something, but, especially if you're a woman and you go alone, there are most certainly creeps or just drunk weirdos that'll go after you. They sometimes will follow you around all day, try to get you to come with them to a hotel or something, plenty of people have even been groped. It's really best to go with someone. I speak from experience.
Tip # 1 don't buy a copy of Spider-man 300 that's priced at 150$ even if you get it for 100$, because for that price the book probably looks like someone wiped their ass with it.
I go alone, because no one in my friend group can get into SDCC. Otherwise, good tips. Another big don't that I'd add is to not be offended or rude if someone doesn't want to stop for a photo. They may be in costume, but that doesn't mean they're not busy making a panel or talking with their friends.
+Comic DJ it's good man, always fun to talk about CB. what we like, what we don't like :) I'm new to this hobby (1 year and a half) and I'm glad to find such a nice community.
Very nice tips! Yeah definitely set a budget on how much you're planning to spend. I've overspent before because I didn't have a plan lol. Also make sure to charge your phone somewhere prior to entering a con. I know I've gone to cons and I was doing research on a particular book and i got low bat. And all power outlets have been occupied deadpool or pikachu haha.
When I went to Awesome Con in Washington DC, they had plenty of seating inside and outside the event halls. There were also charging stations at the seating areas where people could charge their devices. They also had water cooler machines and water fountains so that people could refill their water bottles. It’s all free. Also, most people packed and brought their lunches. Food is expensive at comic cons and vendors can run out of food fast. Sometimes vendors are closed when you want food, so it’s best to bring snacks or packed lunch from home. I am a vegetarian and follow a particular diet. There were plenty of seating areas to eat on every floor of the convention center when I went.
I’m going with my dad to my first con in July, and one of my friends are going too! It’s smaller than most cons, so I’m going to try meet up with her there.
Last year I went to my first con. I did a cosplay and I was wearing heel boots. I actually survived longer than I thought I didn’t have to take them of till half an hour till we left and we where there for 6 hours both days.
I'm gonna go with a friend of mine, hope everything goes fine, great tipps. I was thinking about wearing black shoes that are really unconfortable but now I think it's better not to 😆
Just because someone is wearing a cosplay doesn't mean they wanna be tackle hugged or "glomped" there are multiple reasons, I'm 16, but 4'9 and 95 pounds, if you run and tackle hug me, I am going to fall over. Not everyone likes to be touched so you should ask if you can hug them first, I've had someone go as far as asking if they could put a hand on my shoulder (I didn't have a breakable cosplay) for a picture. I don't mind having my fellow geeks give me a hug or put their arm around me but not everyone wants to have a stranger touching them. Another thing is, you could send someone into a panic attack. Cosplay doesn't mean that being violently grabbed won't scare the shit outta someone.
I always pack a sandwich, fruit snacks, and little baby bel cheeses. Bring a water bottle. I like to have a folder, so when I buy art it won't bend. Have someone have a first aid kit. If you cosplay, being a mini sewing kit aswell.
My trainer was dressed as Poindexter from Zombies in Spaceland at his first comic con. Part of his cosplay included a red fanny pack, and it was helpful for him.
If I ever cosplay, I am probably going to just wear a cheaper costume ( so probably I would just wear a t-shirt and costume-type headband or something)
You're wrong about the "don't go alone" tip. Since there is stuff for different tastes at these conventions, not everyone is going to want to do the same things. The first time I went to SDCC a few years ago, I went because a friend was "gracious" enough to buy me a ticket. I collect figures/statues so I would have liked to stop by all the booths and buy a few things, but my "friend" simply wanted to walk up and down the entire convention center in cosplay. That meant that I had to go on my own, behind his back, to buy stuff because I would have been mad if I told him to go with me to check stuff out. How do I know this? Because even when we cosplayed together, people were taking more pics of me than him and he eventually asked; "are you done taking pictures?" As if it was my fault more people liked my cosplay than his. Point is; better to go alone than deal with other people's shit.
The problem is Im the only one in my class that likes comic con amd stuff so I can't go with friends and if I did persuade my firmeds to come they will keep asking million questions about certain movies or books
dont buy photo ops. u pay $200 just for some geezer to take a pic and forget about u. thats it. i took one with will poulter in 2013 and it was the biggest waste of money.
Great Video. Here are my tips:
1-Make a list of comics you really want
2-Have a budget, you can get carry away sometimes at a con
3-Look around before you start buying, you may find books cheaper in another part of the con
love all those. I wasn't sure if this type of video would be a hit but it was. part 2 someday will include that. thankd
Especially that last tip.
a massive don't.... don't come up take photos of people etching without permission, I went to a con last year and took my service dog, plus pup in training and so many people came over and jammed cameras in their faces it stopped them from doing their job and even ended up making them scared of cameras, hence wearing a big sign this year nicely saying I know the dogs are cute I know you want to hug, stroke and photo them but please remember they are working hard to keep me alive and need to concentrate so please ask before any interactions.
In overall no animal likes a crowd as big as its on a con. U knew it will make them uncomfortable, but you still brought them instead of asking someone to hell you out. And now u here crying, blaming your own fault on others, nice.
I'm a girl and I'm going in a full spandex Spider-Man suit and I'm kind of nervous because I've never been to a con before
Actually, unfortunately, it can be dangerous going to a con alone. Usually it's not like you'll get stabbed or something, but, especially if you're a woman and you go alone, there are most certainly creeps or just drunk weirdos that'll go after you. They sometimes will follow you around all day, try to get you to come with them to a hotel or something, plenty of people have even been groped. It's really best to go with someone. I speak from experience.
Tip # 1 don't buy a copy of Spider-man 300 that's priced at 150$ even if you get it for 100$, because for that price the book probably looks like someone wiped their ass with it.
I go alone, because no one in my friend group can get into SDCC. Otherwise, good tips.
Another big don't that I'd add is to not be offended or rude if someone doesn't want to stop for a photo. They may be in costume, but that doesn't mean they're not busy making a panel or talking with their friends.
thanks for the input
Ty! Going to Phoenix 'Con 2022 and your lists (and others) are extremely helpful. 👍
Fantastic video, I'll definitely be remembering these for next week, my first con, ahhh 😂 Gonna be hectic, but I hope it's worth it. Subscribed :)
Do you agree with any of mytips? Did you find any of them useful? Let me know in the comments below :D
I rather go alone and spend the time I want chasing Comics. Anyway I always make some new friends at these cons :D
I'm glad it works for you. Thanks for commenting! How did you find my channel? It helps me know what I'm doing right
+Comic DJ it's good man, always fun to talk about CB. what we like, what we don't like :) I'm new to this hobby (1 year and a half) and I'm glad to find such a nice community.
+JPGrenier81 right on :) best community ever for sure
always useful. thank you
Thanks so much for the advice this Saturday will be my first con
I love your poster in the background! (SAO) I'm cosplaying as Asuna at my next con ;)
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Cool! :)
I’m going to comic-con for the first time since I was little and I’m excited thanks for the tips
Very nice tips! Yeah definitely set a budget on how much you're planning to spend. I've overspent before because I didn't have a plan lol. Also make sure to charge your phone somewhere prior to entering a con. I know I've gone to cons and I was doing research on a particular book and i got low bat. And all power outlets have been occupied deadpool or pikachu haha.
great tips!
Lmao I just brought liek half of my costume at Kmart 😂😂
I love your sword art online poster in the back! ❤💖
When I went to Awesome Con in Washington DC, they had plenty of seating inside and outside the event halls. There were also charging stations at the seating areas where people could charge their devices. They also had water cooler machines and water fountains so that people could refill their water bottles. It’s all free. Also, most people packed and brought their lunches. Food is expensive at comic cons and vendors can run out of food fast. Sometimes vendors are closed when you want food, so it’s best to bring snacks or packed lunch from home. I am a vegetarian and follow a particular diet. There were plenty of seating areas to eat on every floor of the convention center when I went.
going to comic con in dallas in april this will be my first one cant wait nice tips
I’m going with my dad to my first con in July, and one of my friends are going too! It’s smaller than most cons, so I’m going to try meet up with her there.
Great tips!
Thanks
Dude you are awesome! Your charisma is brilliant....
:) thanks!
Last year I went to my first con. I did a cosplay and I was wearing heel boots. I actually survived longer than I thought I didn’t have to take them of till half an hour till we left and we where there for 6 hours both days.
I'm gonna go with a friend of mine, hope everything goes fine, great tipps. I was thinking about wearing black shoes that are really unconfortable but now I think it's better not to 😆
Just because someone is wearing a cosplay doesn't mean they wanna be tackle hugged or "glomped" there are multiple reasons, I'm 16, but 4'9 and 95 pounds, if you run and tackle hug me, I am going to fall over.
Not everyone likes to be touched so you should ask if you can hug them first, I've had someone go as far as asking if they could put a hand on my shoulder (I didn't have a breakable cosplay) for a picture. I don't mind having my fellow geeks give me a hug or put their arm around me but not everyone wants to have a stranger touching them.
Another thing is, you could send someone into a panic attack. Cosplay doesn't mean that being violently grabbed won't scare the shit outta someone.
Alice Rose So does that give me permission to call a cosplayer “FAT KID” or no
You gave me a good idea of going alone. I should try that...
did anyone see a comic con add before this
I always pack a sandwich, fruit snacks, and little baby bel cheeses. Bring a water bottle. I like to have a folder, so when I buy art it won't bend. Have someone have a first aid kit. If you cosplay, being a mini sewing kit aswell.
There's one in Longview June 1st and 2nd and tickets are 15 dollars
I should be going to FanExpo Dallas May 5th, although you probably know about that one
You're so cool I subbed
Good Advice!! :))
I’m going as a U.S.S Agent (HUNK) from resident evil, cant wait!
My trainer was dressed as Poindexter from Zombies in Spaceland at his first comic con. Part of his cosplay included a red fanny pack, and it was helpful for him.
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ppl bring running shoes, phoenix comic con had a shooting last year .-.
I just got a Hotel & Saturday Ticket's for the Space City Comic Con in Houston Thx for the Tips...
+Tex ThaCollector great to here. when is it?
+Comic DJ >> May 27th - 29th
nice. wish i coudl go. ill be in virginia may 1- june 9th
If I ever cosplay, I am probably going to just wear a cheaper costume ( so probably I would just wear a t-shirt and costume-type headband or something)
Great tips hope I can go lol
+O-neeomoe you can do it :D
Can I wear some military gear that isn't from a specific game or movie?
How big is to big for a backpack?
You're wrong about the "don't go alone" tip. Since there is stuff for different tastes at these conventions, not everyone is going to want to do the same things. The first time I went to SDCC a few years ago, I went because a friend was "gracious" enough to buy me a ticket. I collect figures/statues so I would have liked to stop by all the booths and buy a few things, but my "friend" simply wanted to walk up and down the entire convention center in cosplay. That meant that I had to go on my own, behind his back, to buy stuff because I would have been mad if I told him to go with me to check stuff out. How do I know this? Because even when we cosplayed together, people were taking more pics of me than him and he eventually asked; "are you done taking pictures?" As if it was my fault more people liked my cosplay than his. Point is; better to go alone than deal with other people's shit.
No, I don't want to go with anyone else.....I want to go by myself - nobody annoying me, speak to who I want without others hindering me! :)
If I'm going next year I'm going as spiderman so I can make a web backpack I'm am genius
Lol my costume needs a bag so yay (Lara croft aka tomb raider)
The problem is Im the only one in my class that likes comic con amd stuff so I can't go with friends and if I did persuade my firmeds to come they will keep asking million questions about certain movies or books
games games hopefully you can find someone in one of your other classes
im just wondering if you can wear an anime cosplay costume
kawaii_YaYa 314 you sure can
Kasai Rewind yes ik in some places like Ireland they have a main focus on anime once a year
Im young enough to go for free with ah guardian 😄
The gaming Challengers same
Lol. The cosplayers are very sensitive people. But I will keep that in mind. Very useful. I've only gone to 2 cons.
Have you ever met any celebrities at a comic con? If so, what advice do you have?
I have a question should i pay to meet the celebrity or is it free ?
paranormal lazivity it’s sometimes free but usually it’s like 30 dollars
am i alowed dab XD
dont buy photo ops. u pay $200 just for some geezer to take a pic and forget about u. thats it. i took one with will poulter in 2013 and it was the biggest waste of money.
Tip: don't go alone... None of my friends are interested in these thing and I wanted to go meet trash taste guys so... Huhh now I'm worries
You have a business card for less than 1000 subs? Das odd
Book bag key
+Comicbookjunkie book bags r soooo important!