Convention Thread

Kamen Rider Meteor · 09-10-2012, 12:36 PM

I went to the Baltimore comic con on Saturday. I've been out of the American superhero game for a year now with my interest slipping away more and more. I went with a buddy and stood in an elevator with a battle Japan cosplay. Guy wasn't very friendly when I complimented him , but what can you do? ...I looked and looked and couldn't find a damn thing rider or sentai. Came out with an artist print of Dexter from the showtime series. Toku has taken over what once ruled my nerdom.

HenshinTension · 09-10-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Meteor

I went to the Baltimore comic con on Saturday. I've been out of the American superhero game for a year now with my interest slipping away more and more. I went with a buddy and stood in an elevator with a battle Japan cosplay. Guy wasn't very friendly when I complimented him , but what can you do? ...I looked and looked and couldn't find a damn thing rider or sentai. Came out with an artist print of Dexter from the showtime series. Toku has taken over what once ruled my nerdom.

I know what you mean! I used to only collect Transformers. Nothing more nothing less. Then I found myself wanting more than just that. I then branched on to Power Rangers/Super Sentai to get my fix. Then that started to wane and I got into Kamen Rider and I'm hooked. I now own 9 out of the 14 Hesei era Rider belts, 19 Rider S.H. Figuarts, 12 SIC KT's and all but one of the Fourze foodroids. As for conventions, I've never had much luck finding Toku stuff other than Godzilla and the occasional Sentai/Power Ranger item. Sadly Kamen Rider is just not that popular in the US. I've gone to the Dallas Comic Con, Sci Fi Expo, Fan Days and other local shows and have never found a single Kamen Rider item. I think I would have more luck at A-Kon or AnimeFest but I don't know if I would go to either of those.

bluesparrow · 09-10-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Meteor

I went to the Baltimore comic con on Saturday. I've been out of the American superhero game for a year now with my interest slipping away more and more. I went with a buddy and stood in an elevator with a battle Japan cosplay. Guy wasn't very friendly when I complimented him , but what can you do? ...I looked and looked and couldn't find a damn thing rider or sentai. Came out with an artist print of Dexter from the showtime series. Toku has taken over what once ruled my nerdom.

I'm sort of glad to hear this, I was considering driving out to that con but decided against it ultimately.

I'll definitely go to Otakon next year though.

Any other worthwhile mid-atlantic cons that have a Toku presence?

SideswipePrime · 09-11-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KamenRiderOOO

On September 15-16 will be Comikaze in Los Angeles, California. Who's going? . I may go wearing my OOO Driver there ^_^

Tickets can be bought there or online on their website, $20 per day or $30 for the weekend pass ^_^

I would love to, but between school and the fact that it's Los Angeles...I can't

Kamen Rider Meteor · 09-11-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesparrow

I'm sort of glad to hear this, I was considering driving out to that con but decided against it ultimately.

I'll definitely go to Otakon next year though.

Any other worthwhile mid-atlantic cons that have a Toku presence?

The New York comic con is happening oct 11th and it's supposed to have a major anime presence there. I've looked up the retailers That signed up and this seems to confirm that. If nothing else , I know image anime sells a good amount of Toku stuff and they will be there.

Kiryu · 09-11-2012, 09:13 AM

It makes me sad that the con season is over in my area. Con withdrawal sucks big time

The next big show won't be till March.

bluesparrow · 09-11-2012, 11:53 AM

Can't make NYCC unfortunately, my cousin's getting married that weekend.

Was wondering if Nekocon in Hampton Roads, VA was any good for this kind of stuff, or Anime USA and Katsucon in/near DC.

KamenRiderOOO · 09-15-2012, 09:14 PM

Okay, so I can confirm that tomorrow (9/16) I will be at Comikaze in Los Angeles with my OOO driver and Double Fedora. If you see me, let me know! It'll be great to see a fellow Toku fan!

coturos · 09-15-2012, 09:20 PM

have fun

coturos · 09-15-2012, 09:22 PM

i just went to geek.kon, awesome convention were i actually saw my first toku toys sold in the us

09-10-2012, 01:01 PM	#22
HenshinTension AKA The Collector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 440	Quote: Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Meteor I went to the Baltimore comic con on Saturday. I've been out of the American superhero game for a year now with my interest slipping away more and more. I went with a buddy and stood in an elevator with a battle Japan cosplay. Guy wasn't very friendly when I complimented him , but what can you do? ...I looked and looked and couldn't find a damn thing rider or sentai. Came out with an artist print of Dexter from the showtime series. Toku has taken over what once ruled my nerdom. I know what you mean! I used to only collect Transformers. Nothing more nothing less. Then I found myself wanting more than just that. I then branched on to Power Rangers/Super Sentai to get my fix. Then that started to wane and I got into Kamen Rider and I'm hooked. I now own 9 out of the 14 Hesei era Rider belts, 19 Rider S.H. Figuarts, 12 SIC KT's and all but one of the Fourze foodroids. As for conventions, I've never had much luck finding Toku stuff other than Godzilla and the occasional Sentai/Power Ranger item. Sadly Kamen Rider is just not that popular in the US. I've gone to the Dallas Comic Con, Sci Fi Expo, Fan Days and other local shows and have never found a single Kamen Rider item. I think I would have more luck at A-Kon or AnimeFest but I don't know if I would go to either of those. __________________ Visit The Hiveminded Reviews! Latest Review: Delta Runner Zord!

09-11-2012, 09:13 AM	#26
Kiryu TN's Resident Gunpla Nut Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8,955	It makes me sad that the con season is over in my area. Con withdrawal sucks big time The next big show won't be till March. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV And Toei couldn't care less. You aren't the target audience, get over it. Twitter: @KiryuDX Last edited by Kiryu; 09-11-2012 at 09:18 AM..

09-15-2012, 09:14 PM	#28
KamenRiderOOO Resident Customizer The Guy with the Voices @TrueKROOO Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 11,089	Okay, so I can confirm that tomorrow (9/16) I will be at Comikaze in Los Angeles with my OOO driver and Double Fedora. If you see me, let me know! It'll be great to see a fellow Toku fan! __________________ My signature disappeared. Help.