Wizardworld Boston Comicon 2010

[dancerjodi]

We had fun at Wizardworld Boston this weekend. The NEG had Jabba and a NERF shooting gallery to raise funds for Autism Speaks. Over the weekend convention patrons donated $840!

My pics are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/dancerjodi/sets/72157625064810359/with/5091655286/. We inducted James Marsters into the 501st as an honorary member for his work on The Clone Wars. He had very nice things to say about the 501st during his presentation; I hope I can find it on YouTube.

With Obama visiting the Deval Patrick Rally in the same building on Saturday security was nuts: Secret Service, Homeland Security, Boston Police and Hynes Security, but despite this none of us were arrested with our armor, helmets and guns. The Pru was a convenient (albeit expensive) place to park and eat over the weekend.

I don't think this is a good venue given its busy location. In addition vendors didn't seem to be happy with their cost to have a table or their sales over the weekend. I'm curious to see if Wizard does the con in this location (or state) again. Either way, raising $840 for a good cause is always good!

We have a week off and will be at the Woburn Halloween parade on Halloween proper. Then it's the push to get ready for Supermegafest in Framingham. Fall is fun and busy, but I'm ready for a huge break after it. :)

Comments

[jeditrilobite.livejournal.com]

It was great to see you there - you did a wonderful job with the booths. Very happy to have helped bring in some of that money, despite the fact that I had to get shot in the face for it. :)

[christmasjedi.livejournal.com]

The Hines is a ridiculous venue. What kind of convention center doesn't have any parking? Though I suppose the one in NY probably isn't any different, but I haven't been there to know. I really hope WW comes back to Boston next year, but that they choose one of the other 2 convention centers.

[tiamatlady]

I saw a YouTube video last night on Teh Facebook of said presentation. So it does exist, and I think B is linked as being in it. Worth a search.

I yelled a lot of NERD! while watching said. :)

I'm scheduled to be back long before SMF, I'll be happy to help herd nerds. But that is contingent on actually being home. I can confirm when I'm sure sure (Friday. If for some reason LM doesn't get the cast off, I'm probably going to plan on staying. Stay tuned!)