MegaCON 2009

MegaCON is a convention in Orlando, Florida that centers around comic books, sci-fi, anime, video games and more. There are vendors selling all of the above in addition to hard-to-find memorabilia. Some areas offer sneak peeks of upcoming movies and video games. Celebrities of the past and present sign autographs, pose for pictures, and talk with con-goers. And, of course, there are "cosplayers," people who dress up as their favorite characters and pose for us.

This year the convention took place over the weekend of February 27th. There were fewer vendors of-interest to me, the convention floor was just as crowded as usual, and parking conditions were insane but we still managed to have a bit of fun, sell some items, and take some great pictures. Not to mention the fantastic dinners we enjoyed at our favorite restaurants.

In the MegaCON 2009 section of my Flickr account should be some of the still photos I took with my Treo smartphone and traditional digital camera - along with some videos I took with the phone, as well. And, yeah, that's my big mouth providing the needless commentary at the end of the mock fight video.

The other video is of a working R2D2 replica that wandered around the convention floor, wow'ing spectators like myself.

I hope you enjoy the pix.

MegaCON 2007 pt. 1 - Snapshots

MegaCON is a convention for fans of comic books, sci-fi, and anime materials, among other things. There are things to see, buy, sell, eat (please don't), and play.
It usually takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

I've got stories to share, both good and bad, but I thought I'd start off (this very late post) with one of my favorite things:
Pictures!

Enjoy.

(Click photos to enlarge.)

(left) Birds-eye view of MegaCON 2007.

(right) The Huntress

Lotta people. Lotta skin.


(below) Rogue and Psylocke of the X-Men

These ladies were kind enough to let me try out a couple of different flash modes.
I can't decide which is better. Great costumes.

(left) Akuma of Street Fighter fame

(right) Mystique and Deadpool

I dig Street Fighter from waaay back and you don't see many Akuma costumes (or Black people), so this was kinda cool. Mystique was a lil scary, but everyone's costumes were great.

(below) A couple of Black Cats
of Spider-Man fame

The old school and the new school.


Daredevil, Psylocke, Gambit...

...and some dudes I dunno.

My first flash mode produced rather creepy results so I copped someone else's photo op.
EDIT: Notice Gambit's "energized" throwing card. Lucky flash effect.


Carmen Sandiego
I found her! What do I win?!

This young lady mentioned a Tampa event that takes place in November. I don't recall the details, right now.
Excellent, very novel costume choice.

(left) Nick Fury of The Ultimates

(right) Superboy and... umm...?

I'm glad I took a chance and asked if this guy was Nick Fury. He didn't think people recognized him. I think folks were afraid he was just a Black guy with one eyeball. He was so happy he asked for a pic of me, too!
Superboy's costume is one of the best I've seen. I don't know who the other guy is, but he's braver than I.

(left) Wonder Woman/Green Lantern sandwich.

(right) The Green Hornet.

It was nice to see a couple of different Green Lanterns representing. I assume that's Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner. Great WW outfit, too.
The Green Hornet is pretty unusual. I'm glad I spotted him.

(left) Batgirl, Wonder Woman, & Superman

(right) Lou Ferrigno from the live-action "Hulk" series

So cute. So blurry.
(The kids, not Lou.)

(left) Robot from "Lost In Space"

(right) R2D2 and friends

I regret not snapping some pix of the C3PO, as well. R2 was mobile (and vocal), by the way.

(left) Green Arrow

(right) Orange County Convention Center

That's the GA from a recent episode of Smallville. Damned nice costume.
Annnd a shot of the convention center as we departed. Kinda reminds me of that Sydney opera house.

Good-Bye, Orlando!

That's all, folks!