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Canadian Sightings & Provincial News => Ontario => Topic started by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 08:29:32 AM

Title: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 08:29:32 AM
It's Con season again...

the latest one to hit the GTA is the Wizard World's Toronto Comic Con on March 18 to 20, 2011

http://www.wizardworld.com/home-toronto.html (http://http://www.wizardworld.com/home-toronto.html)

As usual the tickets are $35 at the door but if you buy online they are only $25.

there are tons of guests as usual for the Comic Con:
Julie Benz
Nicholas Brendon
Jeremy Bulloch
Claudia Christian
Dustin Diamond
Ted Dibiase
Eugene
Anthony Forrest
Danielle Harris
David Harris
Danie Lkash
Todd Kauffman
Clare Kramer
Liana K.
Jake Lloyd
Daniel Logan
Mark Metcalf
Robert Maillet
Peter Mayhew
Mercedes McNab
Ray Park
Kim Poirier
Rhyno
Chandler Riggs
Tatanka
Scott Thompson
Kate Vernon
Virgil
Ian Whyte
Billy Dee Williams
Tom Woodruff Jr
Carol Zara
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 08:32:00 AM
They also have the Julie Benz VIP Experience

(http://http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/wizardworld_2148_40782793)

For a mere $200 (only $150 if you buy online) you get the following:

Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge in Canada at Toronto Comic Con to celebrate the best in pop culture. Canada's Toronto Comic Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More! This is Canada's best Comic Con!

Please note: All VIP badges will be picked up at the show. They will not be sent in the mail.

Comic Con VIP's get:
• Toronto Comic Con 3-Day Ticket
• VIP Ticket Holders Get on the Floor FIRST
• Exclusive Julie Benz VIP Badge
• Exclusive Julie Benz VIP Lithograph
• (2) Julie Benz 8x10 Photos (Your Choice) with Signature Tickets - You can have her sign this photo OR another item on-site
• Get your photo taken with Julie Benz and she will sign it for you
• To summarize, you get a total of (2) Autograph Tickets & (1) Photo Op Ticket.
• Guaranteed seating at the Julie Benz panel
• Julie will be appearing SATURDAY Only!
*Some items may be out of stock and may be replaced with another item of similar value.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: BHMike on February 24, 2011, 08:33:11 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
there are tons of guests as usual for the Comic Con:

Virgil

(http://http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9mic63CGP1qzu7ito1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 08:34:35 AM
And they have the BuffyFest VIP Experience

(http://http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/wizardworld_2146_82008904)

For a mere $250 ($200 if you buy online) you get the following:

Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge in Canada at Toronto Comic Con to celebrate the best in pop culture. Canada's Toronto Comic Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More! This is Canada's best Comic Con!

Please note: All VIP badges will be picked up at the show. They will not be sent in the mail.

Comic Con VIP's get:
• 3-Day Weekend Pass to Toronto Comic Con
• BuffyFest VIP Badge
• BuffyFest Lithograph
• Guaranteed Seating at All Buffy Panels
• Julie Benz Photo Op
• Mercedes McNab Photo Op
• Mark Metcalf Photo Op
• Clare Kramer Photo Op
• Nicholas Brendon Photo Op
*Some items may be out of stock and may be replaced with another item of similar value.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 08:35:12 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "bandonov"
there are tons of guests as usual for the Comic Con:

Virgil

(http://http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9mic63CGP1qzu7ito1_500.jpg)


And he still charges $20 for his signature... SHEESH
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: morgardee on February 24, 2011, 08:54:01 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "bandonov"
there are tons of guests as usual for the Comic Con:

Virgil

(http://http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9mic63CGP1qzu7ito1_500.jpg)

:shifty: :lol:

Mike, you get a timbit buddy!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 09:05:13 AM
Wow, how did I miss this:

Jake Lloyd, who played the young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode I, will attend!

(http://http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/wizardworld_2145_7694290)

How can you not attend now!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: 5h4rK on February 24, 2011, 09:08:31 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "bandonov"
there are tons of guests as usual for the Comic Con:

Virgil

(http://http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9mic63CGP1qzu7ito1_500.jpg)

:shifty: :lol:

Mike, you get a timbit buddy!




 :lol: Yep..and you get another one from me!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: BHMike on March 02, 2011, 11:21:56 PM
Two more guests will be there on Saturday and Sunday.

Jason "Loop" Loo and myself will be there promoting the Canadian Joe Con all day Saturday and Sunday at the Canadian Joe Con booth.
We'll be giving out comic books, trading cards, post card flyers and showing off some past CanJoeCon exclusives.


Rumour has it we'll also have a figure or two from this years con set to show off!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 03, 2011, 08:01:54 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Rumour has it we'll also have a figure or two from this years con set to show off!

WHAT!  Now I have to go!!!

(http://http://thebooksmugglers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/BILL___TED_2.jpg)  
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: pdaat on March 03, 2011, 11:18:33 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Rumour has it we'll also have a figure or two from this years con set to show off!

WHAT!  Now I have to go!!!

(http://http://thebooksmugglers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/BILL___TED_2.jpg)  



Chicago or Toronto?  Hmmmmm
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 08:32:58 AM
If you needed Even More Reasons to go.... Here is one more!  Want to be on TV?

http://www.wizardworld.com/cptobrlifrto.html (http://http://www.wizardworld.com/cptobrlifrto.html)

CP24, Toronto’s first and only 24-hour local news channel, have planned to broadcast LIVE from Toronto Comic Con!

(http://http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/wizardworld_2150_74232497)   (http://http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/wizardworld_2150_74144620)

CP24 To Broadcast LIVE From Toronto Comic Con!

CP24, Toronto’s first and only 24-hour local news channel, have planned to broadcast LIVE from Toronto Comic Con on Friday from 5 - 9:30 p.m., with periodic updates on the sights, sounds and people at the Direct Energy Centre. Roving reporter Jee-Yun Lee will interview celebrities, artists and fans throughout the evening.

Fans on site should be on the lookout for Jee-Yun and the CP24 cameras, and everyone else should tune in on Friday to see what’s in store for the rest of the weekend.

CP24 is a big part of the huge media coverage of Toronto Comic Con this weekend.

Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge on the Direct Energy Centre in Canada at Toronto Comic Con to celebrate the best in pop culture. Canada's Toronto Comic Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles, Anime, Manga & More! Toronto Comic Con is brought to you by the group who produces the most widely attended Comic Con tour!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on March 17, 2011, 09:11:23 AM
Was this the con last year that took like 3 hours of waiting outside to get in even if you had a ticket or was that another one?  I just remember heading home from work and seeing a line all the way to BlueJays way and Front from the Metro Con Center.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 09:20:24 AM
I went last year on Sunday... and it was disappointing.   Saturday is always the best time to go, but it is the busiest...
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: BHMike on March 17, 2011, 09:35:49 AM
Neo, that was Fan Expo.
Wizard was the one that got bad press and had WAY too many wrestlers at it - for a comic con.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: morgardee on March 17, 2011, 11:10:57 AM
You guys will want to go. Trust me. I sent Mike several prototype CJC 2011 figures yesterday. Be the first to see them and go hang out with some the CJC team.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 11:44:58 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
You guys will want to go. Trust me. I sent Mike several prototype CJC 2011 figures yesterday. Be the first to see them and go hang out with some the CJC team.

If we can't go will you guys post Pics of them in the March issue of the Newsletter?   ;D
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 03:55:08 PM
I went to buy my tickets online and they are charging a Convenience fee:  $8.12 ? 

To save $10 online they are charging you $8.12 to do it... What a Deal!  ::)

I do not remember paying that much last year... or did I?  ???


Is anyone buying the tickets at the door? or just paying the fee to save $1.88?
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: canprime on March 17, 2011, 04:08:40 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
I went to buy my tickets online and they are charging a Convenience fee:  $8.12 ? 

To save $10 online they are charging you $8.12 to do it... What a Deal!  ::)

I do not remember paying that much last year... or did I?  ???


Is anyone buying the tickets at the door? or just paying the fee to save $1.88?

Not even bothering.  I prefer Fan Expo and even that I find expensive just to get in the door.  Add on a bogus "convenience" fee and it is an easy pass.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: BHMike on March 17, 2011, 05:22:45 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
If we can't go will you guys post Pics of them in the March issue of the Newsletter?   ;D



Not until all "art" images have been shown...
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 06:34:14 PM
I think I would rather go to hang out with CJC gang, but it's too bad that I can't go  :'( . And I would even go visit Virgil just to cheer him up. Hope you guys have a lot of fun!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 07:17:41 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
I think I would rather go to hang out with CJC gang, but it's too bad that I can't go  :'( . And I would even go visit Virgil just to cheer him up. Hope you guys have a lot of fun!

Thanks LJ!  I'm planning to go on Sunday now....
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: BHMike on March 17, 2011, 07:59:06 PM
Hey, for any Canuckleheads from JoeCanuck going. Feel free to use the CJC booth as a drop off location.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 09:37:28 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Hey, for any Canuckleheads from JoeCanuck going. Feel free to use the CJC booth as a drop off location.

You are so Nice! +1
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: bandonov on March 20, 2011, 05:51:30 PM
Had a great conversation with Mike and Jason!  The prototype figures look AWESOME! I can't wait for the Set!
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: SID on March 21, 2011, 10:30:58 PM
It was good meeting some of the crew again, the con itself was kinda meh on the cost/benefit ratio but I had just about enough fun to justify a one time go/recon.

The Firefly and Baroness team was awesome, maybe I shoulda picked to go as a Joe instead of Jayne Cobb :P

Looking forward to June :)
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: BHMike on March 21, 2011, 10:42:44 PM
Quote from: "SID"
The Firefly and Baroness team was awesome, maybe I shoulda picked to go as a Joe instead of Jayne Cobb :P


River: Jayne is a girl's name.
Jayne: Well, Jayne ain't a girl! If she starts in on that girl's name thing, I'll show her good and all I got man parts.
Simon: I'm trying to think of a way for you to be cruder. I just... .....It's not coming.
Title: Re: TORONTO COMIC CON MARCH 18-19-20, 2011
Post by: SID on March 21, 2011, 10:47:19 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHEqiKGgSB8[/youtube]

My Jayne Cobb debut in Toronto a few years ago ;)