Con | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 08 Oct 2014 19:51:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Con | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 More cool stuff at Comic Con 2013 https://www.kitguru.net/channel/event/jules/more-cool-stuff-at-comic-con-2013/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/event/jules/more-cool-stuff-at-comic-con-2013/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2013 20:39:18 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=159360 With a bright day over the London Excel being promised by the Met Centre,  tens of thousands of characters will begin the decent on Comic Con 2013, early Sunday morning. KitGuru plans to be in bed til noon, but here are some more shots of what you can expect if you trundle down. During the …

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With a bright day over the London Excel being promised by the Met Centre,  tens of thousands of characters will begin the decent on Comic Con 2013, early Sunday morning. KitGuru plans to be in bed til noon, but here are some more shots of what you can expect if you trundle down.

During the build up/press/exhibitor time, access to every part of Comic Con 2013 is relatively easy. Sunday morning, that will change.
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Once you're in, alongside a huge array of stalls, you can expect to win prizes, swipe swag, play games that won't be released for ages and get yourself photographed alongside a huge number of amazing characters – some of them will even be famous.

Getting a shot of yourself inside the Back To The Future DeLorean will cost you - but how cool is this car?
Getting a shot of yourself inside the Back To The Future DeLorean will cost you – but how cool is this car?

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Dark Souls II etc won't be released until next year, but you can get hands on right now
Dark Souls II etc won't be released until next year, but you can get hands on right now

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Some of the more outlandish shop assistants are to be found in the CyberPunk zone
Some of the more outlandish shop assistants are to be found in the CyberPunk zone

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The work that goes into some of these pieces is amazing - check RocketMan's helmet and the amazing Sonic Rifle
The work that goes into some of these pieces is amazing – check RocketMan's helmet & the amazing Sonic Rifle

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Couples that cosplay together, stay together... Ain't love sweet
Couples that cosplay together, stay together… Ain't love sweet

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KitGuru says: Great show, well organised and with tickets at just over £10, it does seem like good value. If you go – send us some shots!

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So what’s on at Comic Con 2013 this weekend https://www.kitguru.net/channel/event/faith/so-whats-on-at-comic-con-2013-this-weekend/ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:54:08 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=159330 With more than 80,000 comic/cosplay enthusiasts expected through the doors at London's Excel before the end of Sunday 27th October 2013, this staggering audience begs one question: What can you do at the show?  KitGuru photographs some posters and makes some lists. You know. Just in case they are helpful. We're not going to try …

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With more than 80,000 comic/cosplay enthusiasts expected through the doors at London's Excel before the end of Sunday 27th October 2013, this staggering audience begs one question: What can you do at the show?  KitGuru photographs some posters and makes some lists. You know. Just in case they are helpful.

We're not going to try (too hard) to be entertaining in this article. This is ‘for information only'. Kind of. If you turn up at the London Excel, here are some of the cool things that you will be able to engage in:-

Letraset have created a Japanese garden for learning
Letraset have created a Japanese garden for learning

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This is what it's all about
This is what it's all about

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Just a small selection of the classes being delivered
Just a small selection of the classes being delivered

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Learn to draw people, hair and stuff
Learn to draw people, hair and stuff

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Over on the Nintendo stand, there were loads of new games on show. Play at least 2 and you get double stamps on your ‘Swag Wheel' card, which guarantees you a prize!

Big queue to spin the Nintendo Swag Wheel
Big queue to spin the Nintendo Swag Wheel

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High speed spinning in action - alongside nasal inspections
High speed spinning in action – alongside nasal inspections

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Zoom in and you can see the actual prizes. Well worth the wait!
Zoom in and you can see the actual prizes. Well worth the wait!

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The main stage is set at the back of a huge hall – filled with seats – and there won't be a single space free by Saturday night. In between cosplay competitions and the like, the projectors show rare/previously unseen shows. Example?  The Tomorrow People.

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But there is more than one ‘main hall' and here's a snapshot of the ‘menu' from the second:-

So, as you can see, plenty of action all round - as well as some of the coolest specialist stalls you will ever see.
So, as you can see, plenty of action all round – as well as some of the coolest specialist stalls you will ever see.

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KitGuru says: There's more, but we're knackered. Look out for a follow up shortly.

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MCM Comic Con 2013 opens at the London Excel https://www.kitguru.net/channel/event/jules/mcm-comic-con-2013-opens-at-the-london-excel/ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:27:00 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=159315 Once the preserve of withdrawn kids who just wanted to escape to new horizons without leaving the comfort of their own imaginations, comics have become big business. Here in the UK, it doesn't get much bigger than MCM Comic Con 2013 at the London Excel centre. KitGuru hides in the shadows to see what's what. …

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Once the preserve of withdrawn kids who just wanted to escape to new horizons without leaving the comfort of their own imaginations, comics have become big business. Here in the UK, it doesn't get much bigger than MCM Comic Con 2013 at the London Excel centre. KitGuru hides in the shadows to see what's what.

We managed to speak with the wonderful Gillian, one of the show's organisers, and got the low down while touring several massive halls – filled with all things comic/cosplay.

Vader uses the force to gently vibrate a young lady at Comic Con 2013 while the Imperial Guard look on
Vader uses the force to gently vibrate a young lady at Comic Con 2013 while the Imperial Guard look on

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Here's a quick overview of the event that might surprise you. We started off with the question that's foremost on everyone's mind: How big is it?

“Back in May, we had close to 77,000 people visit the show”, said Gillian. “This time round, we're going to sail past that number – and there's no sign of it stopping any time soon”.

Get near the London Excel and look out for this sign
Get near the London Excel and look out for this sign

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So what is it all about?

“It is a complete celebration of everything to do with comics, characters and costume play”, she explained. “People absolutely love it”.

While some folks were happy to put a box on their heads - cosplay can get very serious. We have to thank the lady Cats for these memories.
While some folks were happy to put a box on their heads – cosplay can get very serious. We have to thank the lady Cats for these memories – the costumes are amazing and the players drop easily into character.

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We have to ask Gillian about the vibe, which is completely unique.

“You will find a really warm,welcoming and accepting atmosphere here”, she explained. “It's like no other show around, people are so relaxed. They literally pin this in their calendar and spend half the year building anticipation”.

The show is on at the London Excel show until the end of the weekend and you can now only buy tickets on the door.

The Lord of CastleVania was amazing - we were there almost 2 hours and the didn't blink once.
The Lord of Castlevania was amazing – we were there almost 2 hours and the didn't blink once.

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KitGuru says: If you have any interest in comics, cosplay, reliving some of the best moments your imagination ever produced or you just fancy ‘something different', we can recommend Comic Con 2013.

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