NY Big Apple Comic Con

OK. What do I need to do for a photo?

Go here: http://www.wizardworld.com/photoop.html

And click on the on the little link that says Froggy’s Photo’s right above the list of actors. From there you can purchase tickets.

I have never purchased early (But I was there for 4 days - and there were multiple days to get it taken care of).

You will need to then head to the photo area to be there at 1 to get in line.

I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. You ROCK!!!

Hey ComicCon attendees, be sure to call in a report! Even better, if you corner a star have them send the Crue their best wishes. :smiley:

Well a ticket is purchased for next Saturday. As long as all goes well I will be in the city by 12:30. I am so excited, looking forward to seeing you all there.

I am a bit bummed that Mark Sheppard had to cancel, but he is filming an episode of Supernatural. I am not a Supernatural fan, but it is always good to see some of my favorite actors working.

Tickets and photo with Shatner purchased. I cannot believe this is actually happening. I should be arriving in the city around 12pm. I think you could power the Enterprise with the excitement building inside me. More than likely it will explode into an embarassing fangasm ala Borat and Pamela. I will undoubtly be carted away by security and poilce.

Since I’ve spent most of my money on tickets and pictures. I won’t be able to make bail. Please write to me in jail. I’ll post mugshots.

Shatner. SHATNER. SHHHHAAAAAATTTTTTNNNNNEEEERRRRR!!! Shatner. Shatty-Shatty-Shatner.

I can’t calm down. I seriously need like a horse tranquilizer or something. I got Ceti-eels in my stomach.

43 hours 16 minutes and 28 seconds until SHATNER!!

Excited much???

You are under 24 hours now - has your head exploded yet?

I will next you when I am on my way, but you will be at the con before I get there.

I can’t wait to see you again.

Anybody else joining Frakintalos, Steviespin and I tomorrow at the con???

See you then. I’ve had to duct tape my head together to keep it from 'sploding.

OK - SS is going to send you his contact information. Right now the plan is to meet outside the room for the BSG panel. I may make it for all or part of that one - at least I am going to try. If things don’t go right I will still be there to meet you guys by then.

I wish I was able to be with you when you met Shatner, or at least saw him for the first time, but I can’t make it that early.

See you tomorrow, hopefully with your brain still in tact.

My wife will be there chronicling the event.

Cool, I can’t wait to hear her account of it. And I am looking forward to seeing the two of you again.

Well, the day is here. My first con. hoping to see a Slave Leia Yesterday I looked at who is gonna be there to day? Here are a few:

George “The Animal” Steele
Yogi Berra
Bo and Luke Duke
Sho’nuff Taimak
and my personal favorite Wax Steven Spielberg (I’mma try and sell him my script)

Every person I saw on the guest list made my jaw drop. Here’s to hoping I won’t need a defibrillator. cheers

So…hmmmm…where do I start?

I left my house. Rode the train and arrived at the con at 11:00am. Shatner was supposed to be taking pictures @ 12:15pm. I figured I had plenty of time. My wife and I went to register, got our little braclets and went to the building where the photos were taking place. We searched around and asked. People were polite and tried to be helpful but didn’t know where to go for the photos. Finally, we got a map and found the spot. My pulse was racing.

We turned the corner and there was William Shatner. I grabbed my wife and said, “Look. Look! It’s Bill Shatner!!” He was rushed toward the door by an array of bodyguards. I figured he was heading to the make-up car or something. I took out my ticket for the photo-op and walked to the desk.

There was some guy standing there who said, “You’re here for William Shatner? You just missed him. I was the last guy. I got his photo right as he came outta the black curtain.”

My first reaction was, “Whut?” Talk about letting the air outta the room. I was in a vacuum. I turned and my wife’s face said it all. She stared with nothing but love and concern. I turned back to the other guy. His face was filled with glee and joy. He kept going on and on about meeting Shatner. I wanted to rip his heart out Mola Ram style.

I was stunned and shocked. I turned to the guy taking the money or whatever. I asked again, “Is he coming back?”

The reply, “He’ll be back tomorrow.” And he handed me a schedule.

I answered, “Yeah. But I bought a ticket for today.”

Shrug. “Do you have the receipt? I’ll refund your money.” I took the cold hard cash in my hand and almost cried. Right there in front of all those strangers.

Only my wife knew the extent of my anguish. She grabbed my arm, “Are you alright? Do you wanna go?”

I couldn’t answer. I just kinda stood there. I said, “Huh? No. Let’s just walk around.” I felt so sad. I figured being around some cool artwork and creations should perk me back to life, instead of going home deflated.

So we walked around. Then we met this guy:

We had a stimulating conversation. I started off, “I’m sure you get this alot but I have an amazing script for you…” and then proceeded to lay out the script idea. Mr. Spielberg just stared in total concentration, what a professional. Finally one of his aides, I supposed, told me my time was up. So we parted ways yet Mr. Spielberg never said ‘I’ll let you know’ or ‘Be in touch’ he just continued to stare. Our eyes met and I felt a connection. I think my script has a chance. So see ya in Hollywood suckers!!

My wife and I continued to walk around. I was feeling better. I had just wowed Steven Spielberg! Then we ran into these ladies:

Hmmmm…photo with 78 year old idol vs. three hot Six look-a-likes. The day was getting brighter. I was beginning to feel blood rushing through my body again. Well, at least to one particular area.

Then I met up with some Trek brethren:

Coincidentally they were in the same area where Aaron Douglas, Michael Hogan, Rekha Sharma, and Luciana Carro were. I asked someone when they would be back. They informed me they were on a panel in another building. I turned to my wife and asked, “Do you wanna go?” She responded, “Are you kiddin’? Let’s go.”

On the way there I was involved in some geek profiling. Will there ever be a time when we can all live in peace together?

Finally after the full body cavity search. I asked for the yellow gloves as opposed to the blue gloves. Those of you in the know, know why. We walked…well my wife walked, I hobbled over to the BSG panel:

These people were awesome. Michael Hogan is so gracious and straight-forward. Aaron Douglas is absolutely hysterical!!

StevieSpin and Raemani were there. Stevie even asked a question.

All in all, I had a pretty good day. I’m bummed about Shatner but hey, it wasn’t meant to be. I’m kewl wit that.

awww, talos! so sorry you missed the Sh*t (today you may insert a different vowel if you so choose–I know I do :mad:) :frowning: glad you were able to recover so well :slight_smile:

Good gods! THAT’S the sign of the appocalypse! It’s all clear now!

The fact that I’m with three hot blondes? That’s cold, bro. That’s cold.

one of them touched my bum…don’t tell anyone.

No, I was going for the Biblical verse:

Let him who hath understanding
reckon the number of the beast
for it is a human number
its number is six, a dork, and sixty six.