Comikaze
Showing posts with label Comikaze. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comikaze. Show all posts

2015 Iconography & Listography

Just when you thought that 2015-related posts are so last year... ;-)

I'm so pumped for 2016 but I'm forever grateful for all the things that happened in the past year. The good and the bad. I hope the good things will continue and all the bad things will get better. For you and for me.

I'll try something different. Iconography. I'm not exactly good at it but I'm testing out a website/service that makes it easy for Photoshop dummies like me. If you've noticed, I've been tweaking the appearance of this blog. A little change for 2016, yeah?

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CONVENTIONS: 6.
I can't get enough of them. They're exhausting and I tend to spend much more than my budget - not to mention, adding to the clutter in my room - but I love them. I'm looking forward to going to more in 2016. Preferably, EVO 2016.

  • 3 times at the Los Angeles Convention Center. I can tell you where the nearest restrooms are. WonderCon is moving to LACC in 2016, by the way.
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Stan Lee's Comikaze 2015

I know, I know. It's mega late. I'm sorry. You know me. You know the drill. And besides, I'm doing this partly for me... so I can look back and relive this day all over again. And also for you. So you can enjoy it with me. (And I have two more recent events to recap. Yay me.)

I've decided that Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo is my favorite. I love Anime Expo too but Comikaze hits me right in the childhood feelz. The 90s kid in me comes back alive. And it's not just the superhero fan in me that is satisfied. Of course, there is pop culture but my video game, anime, and literary sides had their more than fair share as well.


They've expanded the convention to occupy the structure closer to Staples Center. The convention floor was more spacious, especially artist's alley, and the meet-and-greet area was separate from all the chaos of the exhibit floor. Some people felt that this year was smaller but I thought it was just spread out to more floor space. Like last year, I didn't go to many panels but I absolutely loved artist's alley. I admit, I did shell out more $$ this year but then again, I didn't know what a goldmine artist's alley was last year. Remedied!
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Tickets, 어떡해?!

EDIIIIIIT! SEE BOTTOM OF POST AFTER THE JUMP.

My main source of stress this fine June.  But first:


See? Seeeee?! It happened! I talked all about it here and now I have proof!

(I may have to lighten up on Epik High thing because my dreams these past two nights have been with them. One night, it was my endless quest to take a selca with them. Last night, I was at a random Starbucks and they decided to share tables with me. I mean, whut? I wish!)

Anyhooo... it's another start of the week. I look forward to Monday nights thanks to Mostly Walking. They have yet to announce the next game or if they are doing a show tonight but still, my body's been trained to love Mondays partly because of this show. (Edit: No show today and next week.)

We also have family coming over this weekend. One of my relatives from the Philippines will be spending a week with us starting Friday to tour Los Angeles. As you know, I love taking people around. I love playing tour guide and really, I don't mind taking time out to do so. And really, I love going to Universal Studios and Hollywood and the several different museums and tourist spots in this lovely city.

So it seems that I'm going to have an awesome week, right? Well, I sure hope so. But already, I am so very stressed out. The BIGBANG MADE in USA tickets are going on sale this week. From my experience during both bloodbaths of the last tour, this one is going to be the same. Never mind the ticket prices, I can handle that. But the stress... oh god. Siva Group, you spoiled me. It was so hassle-free with them. The Epik High concert is one of the very best that I've attended partly because of how well it was handled. How I wish they did this tour too. Alas... we are to rely on this huge promotion monster... quantity over quality.

At first, I'm willing to fight for VIP for the Los Angeles leg of the tour. I know how fcking awesome that experience was, from the sound check to being on the dance floor during Fantastic Baby. Plus, I got a VIP pass, special bag, shirt, and free light stick with it. All that plus the incredible experience was worth its steep price tag. And I went the next date as well, with my original, non-VIP ticket to just enjoy the show without taking pictures. It was the best two-night concert of my life.

This time around, they're doing LA and Anaheim. Ticket sales will be open to public on June 12, at 12nn. Going back to the paragraph about having family over, we've scheduled a trip to the Universal Studios Hollywood on that day. If I need to be at home in front of a computer with a fast internet by 12nn, it's not going to leave much time to enjoy Universal Studios. If it were just me, I don't mind... I have an annual pass. She doesn't. I've volunteered to buy per a pass and take her around. I can't just bail on that. Then there's this BS about the Anaheim date having a pre-sale starting tomorrow at 10AM. Originally, I was planning to get the cheapest ticket just to enjoy the concert. Now... I think I have a better chance of scoring a VIP there vs Los Angeles.

I was talking to my mom and brother about this, my unofficial voices of reason. They both said to forget about VIP and just go with the 2nd best ticket. I won't get the VIP swag or I won't be that close to the stage but I will have a reserved seat and a better view of what's going on as a whole. Having experienced that on my 2nd ALIVE Tour night, I did enjoy the view. But then again, this conversation happened after my EPIK night. I was pit and loved it. Waaaaah, I'm so torn. I can see the reason, the practicality, behind what they were saying but my fangirl heart wants to try for VIP still.

Mom and bro also expressed that they want to join me at the LA show. Not with the same ticket but somewhere cheaper. They just want to see/hear them live. I would LOVE to have them there. I really don't mind buying them tickets, to be honest. They were also telling me that I'm not a K-pop concert noob. "Give chance to those who are," they both said. I call BS on that but I kind of get it. Then, I was cleaning up my room last night and I saw my VIP lanyard and all those doubts came running back to me. ;_____________;

어떡해???!!!

And as for the Anaheim show, they're telling me not to go. 헐. 헐. 헐.

A part of me totally gets it and agrees. Yes, I've been VIP before and it would be selfish of me to want another one. It's unfortunate that I will not be at home in front of a computer on the day of sale but maybe that is a sign. Can't be too greedy. 

But on the other hand... VIP was such an incredible experience that I don't want to miss out on it. I know how it felt like and it was leaps and bounds better than any other ticket out there. Back then, I scored it by chance and I saw it as a sign that it really was for me. But this time... should I look at it as a sign too? Or am I being too philosophical about it? DX

As for Anaheim, that's another can of worms all together. Especially now that VIP Nation has released the perks of VIP. I mean... you get why I'm stressing out, right? If you're a huge fan of anything, you'd know the feeling. Presale starts TOMORROW, June 9 at 10AM. I'll be at work and our internet reminds me of stupid dial-up. I might pester my brother again for help on this because he has a faster computer and internet connection. Thinking about all this gives me the shakes. 

So yeah, I'm legit stressing out. Both Staples and Honda Center have released seating map and while I'm this close to giving up on going VIP for the LA show, the Anaheim show is giving me hope. But I think this VIP package information served only to stress me out so much more.
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Here we go again. BIGBANG "MADE" in (the) USA 2015.

I can always count on BIGBANG remembering that there is a whole area of "world" outside Asia. As much as I would want to join my fellow Pinoys in partying it out K-pop style, I'm not due for another uwi yet. Just when I thought YG needs to be schooled on geography again... they pull out 32 dates in my area.



Remember last year's bloodbath? I got my non-VIP ticket from that firefight. And how about the 2nd bloodbath? I was fcking victorious in that bout. I never ever regretted spending that much for those two epic days.  (Read about the sound check experience and concert picspam.)

This time, D-day will be on JUNE 12, 7AM PDT. 

Seven... in the damn morning. It's okay on a Friday since I don't work Fridays anymore but we have a guest that day and I have a whole Universal Studios day planned out for her. I - and my bank account - will be bruised and battered by midday. But no worries, I have a fellow warrior to help me with ticket buying. I will be enlisting the help of my champion brother who scored me the Meet & Greet tickets to this Friday's Epik High show. He could work on LA and I can work on Anaheim. Or we can just both work LA. Gaaaah, this is a much harder decision than last time.

(At least G-Dragon can truly say "What's up, LA," and it's gonna be correct lol.)

VIP is still my preferred ticket. Having experienced that previously, I mean, those moments were worth more than the $300 price tag. And back then, I had a 2nd date where I could just enjoy the show and not worry about pictures. Looking at this year's dates, LA in on Saturday and Anaheim is on a Sunday... hmm... I have 3 weeks to decide. But definitely LA, for sure. 

My only decent group picture of my boys.

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This wonderful news comes in the same week as the Epik High North American tour stop in Los Angeles. Can you believe... it's this FRIDAY already! No way can they call me in for work that day lol. I'm listening to 고마운 숨 right now, one of my favorites from Tablo's solo album, Fever's End Part 2. I know that the chances of him performing that is slim to none but here's to hoping. Like I said, if they perform Fan, that's my ticket's worth right there.

But it also comes with the news of the Comikaze 2015 ticket sale. June 3. Brother and I are planning another Saturday and Sunday badge. I know this doesn't sell out fast but maybe they will have some kind of early bird discount just like Anime Expo. And then there's that Universal Studio trip. Oh lordy. (Don't get me started on KCON and hopefully, another year of Josh Hutcherson Nike 3on3 Charity Basketball Game.)
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COMIKAZE EXPO 2014! [Part 2]




Sorry it took so long to put Part 2 up... and for this whole recap to be up. I'm just lazy like that. XD

Saturday was such a fun day. It's hard to think that there's anything to top that. When I was looking at the Sunday panel schedule, there was nothing that really interested me. I mean, they sounded great but nothing like Saturday's The Hobbit panel, you know? My brother went to one hosted by FUNimation though. I mostly went around and shopped.

BUT... Sunday did prove to be as fun as Sunday. I met more cool people, saw other amazing cosplayers and characters. It was still full of surprises. I'm so glad we decided to get Sunday too.

Our day started out with the Power Rangers panel. I admit, I don't know anything beyond the addition of Green Ranger in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers so I was just there enjoying what they had to say and to watch the fan reaction. All I know is that the guy in blue, Steve Cardenas, was the first replacement Red Ranger. We saw the guy on the other end at yesterday's sentai panel.


Some kid in the audience asked a funny question. And the panel answered it with perfect snark that only people of a certain generation would get:

Q: Do you guys notice that when you morph, you lose your personalities?
(Everyone - who I assume saw what's coming - laughed.)
A: (A lot of them contributed to this answer but I'll just put it all here.) Well, it's because sometimes we turn into totally different people. From totally different countries!

If you got that, then you must be my age or around that. ;-)
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COMIKAZE EXPO 2014! [Part 1]


How was your weekend? Mine? It was fine. I met Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd, the wizards Saruman and Albus Dumbledore, and oh yeah, a couple of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers as well as Brienne of Tarth. I fangirled the way I never had before. I revisted my childhood, met kindred spirits who understood why I think Tauriel is going to die or disappear; saw such inspiring efforts, creativity, and uniqueness. Not to mention, a little bit of K-pop thrown in the mix.

Who am I kidding? MY WEEKEND WAS FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC! It was a blast and it was filled with awesome people, things... everything. And I'm glad to have shared it with my partner-in-crime brother on his first con.

(This post will cover the first two days of this three-day event. My brother and I bought passes for days two and three but we went to the LA Convention Center to pick up our badges on the first day of the event, October 31, Friday.)
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