Lolita Fashion at New York Comic Con 2018

Usually at New York Comic Con (NYCC), I tend to spot Lolitas, but lately, not even this year, probably the last few years, I’ve seen fewer and fewer. Either that or they are hard to spot! There any Lolita panels anymore at NYCC, so that could be another reason. Well, enjoy those that I came across.

Media Report: New York Comic Con 2018 Day 4

If you are wondering what happened to Day 3...well...I was cosplaying the WHOLE day as Ultimate Madoka, so I didn't really take pictures. As a result, no Media Report of Day 3. Enjoy Day 4!

Yes, this is my spot. I was not cosplaying, but it's SUCH a perfect open space to sit on the carpet, listen on to a cosplay panel and view of the showfloor from above. Problem. You see on the sign it says “and Press Lounge?” Well, that's where the rest rooms were, so unless you had a press badge, can't use the toilet there!

Media Report: New York Comic Con 2018 Day 2

The promotion for Dragonball was in full force at this con. Not only was there a booth in the showfloor, but there was this booth displaying the history of the series OUTSIDE in the lobby area.

Media Report: New York Comic Con 2018 Day 1

So this is what happens when you arrive after 9am. (^_^); Oops. I wasn't in the first row of morning attendees; more like third. Just from observation of WHERE the first line is, it seems that REEDPop had to get creative with space usage. Last year, it was just a big room with four walls. This year, the line up was overlapping the Autograph area. Those numbers are autograph line placement. This was fine, because celebrities wasn't there before opening hour. :D

#TBT as #NYCC Approaches Part 4

Continuing with my previous Throwback Thursday post 3, please continue to enjoy my observations and thoughts.

Even during the last day of the event, security check point is still packed with people. I highly doubt much will change with the crowd this year. Hec I always thought Sunday will have less people, but it never felt that way.

#TBT as #NYCC Approaches Part 3

Continuing with my previous Throwback Thursday part 2, please continue to enjoy my observations and thoughts.

I find it amusing, but appropriate that NYCC had to put up the No Photography request on their Autograph Area signs. Looking back, I remember they always had volunteers guarding the individual autograph lines and telling people to put away their cameras. Last year, I didn't even have any guest that I wanted an autography from. Looking at this years list, it's going to be the same for me.

#TBT as #NYCC2018 Approaches Part 2

Continuing with my previous Throwback Thursday posting, please continue to enjoy my observations and thoughts.

No matter how early you wake up to get on line for NYCC, you better be prepared for a lengthy line! At least there were staff members at specific check points to tell you which way to go. Unfortunately, the heat blazing upon all of us! Bring water and try to stay in the shade. Cosplay and sweat isn't compatible.

#TBT as #NYCC 2018 Approaches Part 1

With the anticipating of New York Comic Con's arrival. I decided to take a look back at last year's event and foreshadow what I think may or may not happen again. Hopefully, I'll accomplish whatever I end up deciding to acquire, while having a pleasant experience. Enjoy!

My view of ALLLLLL the people in from of me and probably was lining up outside at the crack of dawn. Last year, I was able to get into the first row of the line, but this year...like every year, you gotta figure out what time to wake up to bet the crowd. FYI - there are people who line up the night before...I ain't doing that.

#NewYorkComicCon 2017 Part Four

Last set of showfloor clips. Enjoy!

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Photography by Linda Thai

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New York Comic Con 2017 Part Three

Showfloor of NYCC, including video game icons.

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#NewYorkComicCon 2017 Part Two

Mostly Cosplay and showfloor shots.

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#NewYorkComicCon 2017 Part One

This video includes the Artist Alley (near closing time); the show floor lobby (after hours), including the DC Comics booth; "Tap Your Badge to Win a Prize;" some show room shots, including Transformers, Viz Media and Hiro Mashima, and a personal message from John Leguizamo

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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EVENTS FOR CREATOR AKIRA HIMEKAWA DURING NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

Creators Of The Bestselling Manga Based On
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Nintendo Video Game
To Appear As Guests Of Honor At New York Comic Con

San Francisco, CA, September 19, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces special appearances and autograph sessions for the creative team behind THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series, Akira Himekawa, during New York Comic Con 2017 this October.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EXCLUSIVES AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga Creators,
RWBY, Retail Exclusives And More At New York Comic Con 2017!

San Francisco, CA, September 20, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, details special creator events, official panels, fun booth activities, and retail exclusives during New York Comic Con 2017.

IDW DEBUTS WRIGHTSON ARTIFACT EDITION AND OFFERS KIRBY ARTIST’S EDITIONS FOR PRE-ORDER BEFORE NYCC

Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition launches at NYCC –
Limited Convention Variant Cover Available for Pre-order Now

San Diego, CA (September 19, 2017) — The highly anticipated Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition will premiere on October 5th at the 2017 New York Comic-Con, exclusively at IDW Booth #1844. The Special Convention Variant of this essential Artifact Edition features Wrightson’s classic House of Secrets #92 cover. The issue itself contained the very first appearance of Swamp Thing!

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES NEW STREET FIGHTER V AND MORTAL KOMBAT EXCLUSIVE FIGURES FROM STORM COLLECTIBLES AT THE 2017 NEW YORK COMIC CON

Meet Street Fighter V Lead Character Designer, ‘Kiki’ At The Bluefin Booth And Pick Up New Show Exclusives Of His Latest Creation From The Venerable “Street Fighter” Video Game Franchise

Anaheim, CA, September 25, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, highlights special releases from Storm Collectibles for two of video gaming’s most beloved and venerable properties as it announces Street Fighter V’s Hot Ryu (Black Pants Ver.), Ryu (Brown Gi Ver.) and Noob Saibot (Special Edition) figures for the 2017 New York Comic Con.

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES 2017 BANDAI NEW YORK COMIC CON SHOW EXCLUSIVES

Special Show Exclusives Include
Bandai Hobby’s Perfect Grade 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon,
New Bandai Hobby GunPla Model Kits And
Early Releases Of Bandai Shogukan’s Power Rangers Megazord And Dragonzord Super Mini-Pla Kits

Anaheim, CA, September 19, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, heads to New York Comic Con with a variety of notable show exclusives from Bandai Hobby and Bandai’s Shokugan line.
New York Comic Con takes place October 5th – 8th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the nation’s biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. For more information, please visit NewYorkComicCon.com and NYCC’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

Sunday Adventures at New York Comic Con 2016

I was supposed to cosplay this day, but I decided not to because 1) it was going to rain and 2) I wanted to wake up early enough to hit all the booths I missed on the show floor. Good idea on my part. Cosplay would have taken up too much preparation time. Also, that morning, I think, I received an alert from NYCC about NOT going there too early because of the rain. It worked because I got inside the queue hall fairly quickly without waiting in the rain.

Saturday Adventures at New York Comic Con 2016

Saturday…As a veteran attendee of this event, I knew it was going to be bad. However, after seeing how Friday went, I questioned how smoothly Saturday would be. Well, some moments went well, others...were an eye opener.

Today, as every convention Saturday tends to be, it’s the day you see the most cosplay. I dressed up as Morgiana from Magi the Labyrinth of Magic. It was a very convenient outfit to wear, but…I still needed a bag and…A JACKET! It was cold! My cosplay doesn’t have sleeves, so I had to keep warm. At least this time when I arrived at the convention area, there wasn’t a line fiasco. I was able to walk into the convention and accomplished my first task.

Scarlet Witch at New York Comic Con 2016