Artist Alley Vlog: Anime Expo Chibi 2023

This is my second year at AX Chibi...and I certainly have some things to say!
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[@horroRomantic444]

The retro market tent and the food truck prices probably stretched people’s budget thinner. If a used GameCube controller was $45 and food on average with drink was $20+, that’s a bit high. The other factor was the entrance and exit placement. Per observation of traffic, most people went to the food truck and exhibitors before going to the artist alley. People’s money always gets stretched thin, but first point of contact will determine which section makes the most money.

[@Sundrop.Studios]

yes! That makes total sense too! the artist alley was the last point, and also physically uncomfortable to be in- it was hot and humid 😐

[@studiopikel]

Ugh, sorry they gave you a 6' table when you paid for an 8 :\ I wanted to try for AX Chibi myself but my LA friends said to keep away cuz its more of a local con than a big show like AX prime(I'm from TX). Cons this year have been really bad, esp after summer. Hope next year treats us all better...

[@Sundrop.Studios]

Yeah, it's completely separate from normal AX and definitely does not give you a leg up for that event

[@mimisbirdhouse]

These are always so helpful to small started artist ❤

[@Sundrop.Studios]

I’m glad it helps someone out there 🥹🥹

[@misoandtofustudio]

omg... i didnt know u were so close to me! i was in the back too! it was literally so brutal and u were close to the door it must of been so hot Y_Y ur booth look so cute and glad u got it to work out! i keep seeing the 8ft spaces got screwed T_T

[@Sundrop.Studios]

geez YEAH I was barely breathing, barely moving trying to survive in that greenhouse T.T Thank you for the kind words tho! The 8 ft tables were definitely overcharged

[@munespice]

your mystery bags were so cute! I didn't get a chance to say bye at kumori but see yall again in a few weeks for the holiday market :D

[@Sundrop.Studios]

Kumori got busy! But I'm so stoked to see u again soon!!

[@sahra_bae]

omggg the mystery bag idea is genius :3

[@cheekytweethart]

Ahh it was nice meeting you at AXC 💞

[@Sundrop.Studios]

YES omg, the pleasure was mine!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@MightyDraws]

they pulled me out of the waitlist this year, do you think it's worth it to try? ill be flying from Minnesota..lol

[@Sundrop.Studios]

I cannot with good conscience recommend this con if you have to travel that far and spend a couple grand on expenses T.T

[@MightyDraws]

@@Sundrop.Studios Thank you for your honesty and review! I never made it to neither AX events so I was hoping it could help me get on their radar... lol

[@Sundrop.Studios]

@@MightyDraws everyone thinks that 😅 (I was no exception!) but no, they are completely different committees. getting into chibi does not help your chances for regular AX

[@MightyDraws]

@Sundrop.Studios lol ayyy.... well... I jump the gun on that one... I guess im gonna have to hope that I make table back at least... ahah 😅😭

[@Sundrop.Studios]

🫡🥲 best of luck!

[@miriamgomez275]

🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏 cool.

[@drawnbyivy]

so sorry to hear that you won't be returning to axc :cc and not getting the table you paid for must've been SO frustrating >:cc manifesting better cons to come!!

[@Sundrop.Studios]

I just need a small Win at this point 🥲😅😅

[@Yo_Kelz]

Now i want chips 🤤🤤