Month: July 2014

In short old laptop’s motherboard died and I had to get a new one. So being today (although I admit later than I usually post) Everything is back to normal.

I had a big problem hit me last night, and this is why you will only see furry comics for the next couple of days. The computer I normally use for this blog suddenly stopped working. I also fear I may have to buy another PC as it is more than likely it’s motherboard is DOA. Since all my files on that computer (Which I didn’t back up) I am sorta making due what I can until this problem is resolved, and I get those files back. Which I hope to have resolved by this weekend.

Thank you for your understanding.

The title of this is what I asked myself before I went, keep in mind I NEVER been to an Anime Con before.

Not to sound heartless but it seems to focus on anime related merchandise as the Dealers Area was HUGE, it took of 3/4 of the space in the convention hall they were using. You could find just about anything you can think of.

They also had an area where you could play fight with padded sticks.

As to the rest panels and shows, not to forget autographs
Anime Midwest had The Nostalgia Critic, and his was the longest line.

So what do I think draws people to these cons. In brief cosplay with your friends, as well as other cosplay players. Quite a bit of that was going around.

As to how many or at least what percentage was wearing costumes. This will surprise you less than 10% at least at Anime Midwest where I was.

Any surprises, a couple. First of all there were only 2 dealers even selling anime on DVD/Blu Ray, and there was this 1 dealers selling retro games. No imports and surprising nothing all to hard to find either. There was also a dealer buying Magic the Gathering cards.

So was it worth the $40 I paid to get in? Nearly, although I did enjoy myself, and I did buy a few things. Even went to a panel or 2. I don’t think I will be coming back…at least not to Anime Midwest. You would be surprise for what reason, namely I went alone. It seems anime cons are most enjoyable when your with friends.

Anthrocon which is open

July 25 to 27 2014 Megaplex Orlando, FL

July 31 – August 4 2014 Campfire Tails 2014 Deschutes National Forest near La Pine, Oregon

City of Pittsburgh – Office of the Mayor

A Proclamation

ANTHROCON DAY
July 5, 2014

WHEREAS, Anthrocon is the world’s largest gathering of people who are fascinated by anthropomorphics, which are humanlike animal characters; and

WHEREAS, Anthrocon began in 1997 and has been held in Pittsburgh since 2006; and

WHEREAS, each year the number of participants grows, over 5,500 came for the 2013 conference, including individuals who like to dress in animal costumes, as well as artists, animators, puppeteers, and fans; and

WHEREAS, attendees will be raising money for the National Aviary as well as enjoying workshops and seminars in acting, costume building, animation and art and design; and

WHEREAS, Anthrocon’s organizers and attendees are remarkably loyal to our city and each year Pittsburghers look forward to their arrival.

NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that I, WIlliam Peduto, Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, do hereby declare July 5, 2014 as “Anthrocon Day” here in our most livable city of Pittsburgh.

Take that furbasher!!!