Dread Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Sports stores should have the half mask in the ski department. I've got one. Bought it for a concert with my last band.Not sure if the stores down where you are have ski departments though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Good call. And surprisingly, yes, they do down here. I'll hit up a Sports Authority after work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Right on. I'm sure you'll have an easier time with it than I. I had to sing with mine on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I'd imagine the muffled sound was a bit of an issue. The only reason I can even afford to piece this thing together is because after two+ years, I finally got a refinance on my mortgage. And I hate buying pre-made costumes. Cobbling one together out of Goodwill clothing and various department store goods is more fun and rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I remember you talking about wanting to do that at C2E2 a couple of years ago. I'm sure it will look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 The shirt, gun and knife have shipped! w00t Still gotta find a cheap mask and knee pads, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 The one-day / Saturday ticket for Wizard World Chicago is $60?! There goes that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 That's Wizard World for you. High prices, all for the honor of meeting C-list celebs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 The shirt has arrived! The entire costume is ready to be... ASSEMBLED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Missy Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 The one-day / Saturday ticket for Wizard World Chicago is $60?! There goes that idea.Sunday, however, is $50 and there are four panels I'm interested in attending. So I might wind up hitting the show after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I jumped the gun a bit. Still need a face mask. They are, in fact, harder to find in the plain black design I need than I expected. But I got the tactical vest in the mail today. $10 from Academy Sports and Outdoors. Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 What's the word on Wizard World this year? I saw some pics of the show floor, and it looks fucking empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Not very good, it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 So, we're about 6 months out from C2E2 (where does the time fly) so, as I do every year, a quick report on the hotels so we can make an educated guess on hotels for anyone who thinks they might be able to make it.Best Western Grant ParkPrice Per Night: $139Pros: We've done this one every year and it's in close proximity to everything        It's not a bad price.Cons: It has really gone down in quality.The EssexPrice Per Night: $139Pros: Cheap        Close to all the places we normally haunt.Cons: You can't control the heating or cooling         Hannah had some bad experiences with them in the past.3. Sheraton Chicago Hotel and TowersPrice Per Night: $139Pros: Good Price for a Four Star Hotel        It has a poolCons: It's a little further away (On the other side of the river near the Magnificent Mile).        Parking is not so hot.So, if you're thinking of going, give some input. Prices are from the Con website. I haven't started looking at other sites yet, will probably start doing that in a few weeks when they start having prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Also, a new option, depending on if I get the apartment I applied for:-I may have a fairly decent sized apartment with a large living room and a dining room that can easily sleep a few extra people. 3rd floor walk up, and about a half hour out from the McCormick on the red line (off the Argyle stop). There will be a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscriv Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 If there is parking available I might actually consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) With the Best Western the last couple of years, I've done parking through an online site where I've used an outdoor lot that was maybe 10 dollars a night as opposed to the crap ton most hotels charge. I'll reevaluate with parking when I get home.Edited to add: oh wait, I think that was in reference to Hannah's offer. Still going to check parking stuff regardless. Edited September 14, 2015 by dc20willsave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 It's street parking at best bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscriv Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 That would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 The other option out there is Megabus. I can't remember if it's Michigan you all are moving to or where but I know some parts do cater to it and it would be cheaper than gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedevil Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 So is anyone else gonna be at NYCC? I'm going Thursday and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Phoenix Sci-Fi Con is holding a GoFundMe to raise $12,500 to kickoff their 2016 con. They have raised, thus far, fifty dollars.Schadenfruede! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Not just 50 dollars but 50 dollars over the coarse of 16 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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