Monday, November 24, 2014
Comic Cons from the Past Couple of years from Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse...
I may be bias but I think New York has the greatest "geek" community. Here is a great example produced by Michael Fitzgerald who also operates Syracuse Power Con
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Syracuse PowerCon
This was my first time attending Syracuse PowerCon but will
not be the last. It is currently a smaller convention similar to the type I
remember from my childhood. The convention took place in the ballroom of the
Liverpool Holiday Inn. The last time I was in this ballroom was a psychic
convention over twenty years ago. My father and I went on a whim; we were
amazed how seriously everyone took it. I ended up leaving with a picture of my
aura and we had a good time. This time I was far more interested in the subject
matter.
Admission was $7 for adults or $10 max per family, this was
an awesome deal because it encouraged attendees make it a family outing. I
commend them for encouraging and understanding geeking out has become affair.
The convention had a nice variety of creators and vendors
with a good mix of products. I personally bought a Guardians of the Galaxy Lego
Set (Christmas present) that has been sold out locally, a Sketch by Joe Orsak
of Black Canary fighting Catwoman, a Rocket and Groot print also by Joe, and
few other odds and ends.
I look forward to attending again in the future and
hopefully by the next PowerCon we will have our booth ready.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Video Games Live in Rochester, NY
Video Games Live is coming to Rochester, NY presented by the
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets are available for the performance on
Friday November 21 at 8:00 PM and VIP Packages are also still available but
require a separate ticket purchase.
Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring
music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras &
choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements,
synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action
and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment
experience!
Tickets:
VIP Packages:
Upcoming Con: Syracuse PowerCon
This Sunday, November 16 is local comic and pop culture
convention called Syracuse Powercon. I Believe tickets are $9 for adults and $4
for kids and under 10 are free. This will my first time attending and it will
be as a comic fan, hopefully by the next one I will be prepared to attend as a
vendor.
SYRACUSE POWERCON Nov.16, 2014 Comic and Pop Culture Con. At
the Syracuse Holiday Inn, Exit 37, 441 Electronics Parkway
https://www.facebook.com/SyracusePowerconComicAndPopCultureConvention
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Holy Smokes Batman !!!
For the first time ever and loaded with enough features to
fill a utility belt, the television series that impacted generations is finally
available. Batman starring the great Adam West and Bert Ward is finally on DVD
and Blu-ray.
Bernie Loomis: The Toy Maker
The man whom shaped my playtime.
I was recently working on a marketing research assignment,
the subject involved marketing and children. I personally cannot think about
this topic without thinking about Bernard Loomis. Not much is available online
about him but he was the master of marketing to children.
He was the man that developed the concept of using an
animated series to market toys, producing full lines of toys as appose to
individual product, and producing toys based on film and TV licenses. During
his tenure, Mattel, Kenner, and Hasbro all became the worlds largest toy
company. “In 1985, Douglas Thomson, president of the Toy Manufacturers of
America, said in an interview with The New York Times, “He's probably the most
astute man in the industry for the selection and marketing of products.”
One of his most quoted statements is; "The trouble with
research is it tells you what people were thinking about yesterday, not
tomorrow. It's like driving a car using a rearview mirror," and "We'd
have a great world if real evil took the beating it gets on Saturday
morning."
Monday, November 10, 2014
Fanatic Voyages First Commercial
I know I'm biased but this is the greatest commercial ever. It has a puppet for Peter Parkers sake. May he rest in peace. Please watch and leave a comment, I'd really appreciate it.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Loot Crate
Loot Crate unboxing is a Geeky family event for us
Once a month my wife, daughter, son and I gathers together for a family event referred to as the "unboxing", this is the day our Loot Crate arrives. For those that are unfamiliar, Loot Crate is the cool version of the fruit of the month club. Each month we receive a themed box filled the most awesome geeky goodies. Exclusive Funko Pop figures, a Tribble, the coolest t-shirts, Deadpool socks, Alliance Currency from Firefly just to name a few of my favorite things we have received. It is like having a friend with the best taste and access to exclusive items sending you a present every month. For $13.37 (get it, leet)+s&h or less you get at least $40 worth of stuff. You can join here. Each month, I will post our unboxing and share pictures of our incredible Loot.
Join Loot Crate Now!!!
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