#fan expo Chicago

[nobigneil]

Still got it @ Fan Expo Chicago

[runawaymarbles]

The fic rec board at the AO3 table at fan expo Chicago: if you're there and want to spread the good words, they're in the community zone at table CZ4, and will be all weekend.

They are also giving away✨ free stickers ✨

[transformativeworks]

FanExpo Chicago - HERE WE COME

Are you going to be in Chicago this weekend (16-18 Aug 2024)? We are! Come visit your local OTW folks in the Community Zone!

Fic recs! Stickers! Three Trope Draw!

[lorlocks]

I’ll be at Fan Expo Chicago this weekend! Swing by booth A615 for Fine Art™️ and Fine Art™️ Accessories.

[deceitfuldevil]

Rare Pictures of Charlie Cox*

*that you haven’t seen because I took them on Saturday (8/17/24) at Fan Expo Chicago

This man is so incredibly kind and thoughtful I’m so lucky I had the chance to meet him again, everyone please enjoy these beautiful pictures I snatched of him whilst getting his autograph and waiting in line.

Much Love,

—Skyler

[metashard]

Guess who I collected yesterday

[radcatcreations]

Best Masters!

[nobigneil]

Chicago!

[sin-d]

My experience at Fan Expo Chicago (Saturday)

It was the first time I’d ever been to a con like that (& my first con in over a decade) and the only reason I was going was to meet Hayden Christensen. I was so lucky to be able to meet up with @bimbo-baggins17 because otherwise I would’ve been agonizing all day in line about what was about to happen so socializing with her really helped.

The photo op went so quick I step up and Hayden put out his hand so I shook it & then he proceeded to stare into my eyes. In the moment I felt like I was supposed to say SOMETHING! But I didn’t know what. (My name probably would have been good. 🤷‍♀️) idk my mind was racing like a mile minute trying to come up with anything but it couldn’t becasue HAYDEN!! So I just stared back blankly shaking his hand, then silently went to take the picture and walked away.

The autograph went better. @bimbo-baggins17 had made him a friendship bracelet but was to nervous to give it to him, but this gave me a purpose & something to say so I was fine giving it to him.

I walk up and handed him the bracelet and I’m like “here this is for you, she made it” *points to her right next to me*

Hayden- “wait who made this? *looks at bimbo-baggins17*

bimbo-baggins17- all shy* “nods”

HC- “thank you and said that was very sweet”

Hayden then *looks at the teeny tiny film strip i have for him to sign & holds it up to the light to see what it is”

Me- “you can sign it just wherever I know it’s small I’m putting it in a keychain.

HC- “oh cool”

Me- “you ever think you’d write a book like your mom & your sister?”

HC- “hmm maybe. Did you read it?”

Me- “yeah! I really like it!”

HC- “all excited* Yeah! Thank you! *hands me my film strip back*

[transformativeworks]

Thank You to FanExpo Chicago

for letting the OTW move the table away from the flashing lights and loud music. We appreciate you!

<3 OTW Con Outreach

[thesassypadawan]

🖤💛Fan Expo💛🖤

Words cannot express how truly amazing this con was! This was, by far, one of the greatest gifts that Skydaddy has given me! With that said...

On Saturday, I did photo ops with Hyaden. Which he was just so excited to see my special Leafs shirt and get the Leafs bracelet I made him. 💙🤍 Unfortunately though, I froze up soooo bad. Sassyness just bam...gone...out the window. 😭 But he was so patient with me. Pulled me in for a side hug, gave me backrubs, and told me "it's okay". Also, lord, he smelled so good...like mountain freshness, mixed with rain. 🫠

Thankfully though, I was able to redeem myself on Sunday.

I got to see him for autographs first thing in the morning. (Best way to start your day, 10/10) I was finally able to talk to him without being a shy bean. Again, he was excited to see my special Jays shirt; got a be kick out of me being a fan of both teams. 💙🤍 Got a good laugh out of my 'Crispy, Not Burnt' keychain on the Anakin backpack...along with the 'Bad Dad Star Wars Jokes' book I gave him. And was so happy to get some homemade 'crack' cookies from me. Poor guy though, he accidentally mispronuced my name at first and just kept apologizing while we both kept trying to shake with the wrong hand. 😂

After the autographs, Skydaddy and I got to see him and Rosario for the team-up photo. Where right off the bat, as soon as he saw me, he thanked me for the cookies again and told me he really liked them. I was able to give the two of them the matching bracelets I made (Worlds Best Padawan and Worlds Okayish Master). And before we went to leave, Hayden thanked me again and gave me more backrubs. ❤️

Finally, not too long after the team up, I went to get an autograph from Rosario. Which she got her own container of 'crack' cookies, she was very excited about that. And told me about how after she and Hayden finished the team up pics, they finally got the chance to see what the bracelets said. Apparently they both got a good laugh out of them and Hayden said, "Okayish? Only Okayish?" 😂

Again...this was truly an amazing con! I can't wait to have the opportunity to see both of them again! And hopefully I didn't bore you, lovelies, with my experience post! 🖤💛

[saintdaily]

day 188

[violetrose-art]

At Fan Expo in Chicago this year, I met quite a few big names. Including Maurice LaMarche, Grey Griffin, Amir Talai, and Erika Henningsen

Pretty awesome 😁

P.S. My Emperor Belos costume is complete

[0pawprint0]

All the autographs I got! The only person on my list I didn’t get was Matthew. His lines were long throughout the whole con. But I got a picture with him and he complimented my Shaggy cosplay, so I still consider it a win! He was super kind.

The Hazbin gang were all so sweet and talking to them was so much fun! They all seemed to love my Sir Pentious cosplay! Erika even asked for a pic to show Alex. He didn’t respond while I was there, but he’s a very busy person, so I get it completely ^^

I nearly cried when I got to meet Rob. I have looked up to him for so long and it was so amazing to finally meet him. He was as wonderful as you’d expect. It was super hard to choose which poster for him to sign because he plays so many characters I love. I ended up picking Donnie because TMNT 2012 is my favorite version and I never see anything for it. I was telling him about how even some of his super specific roles like Eric from The Little Mermaid 2 have stuck with me and he gave me a hug! He also addressed me in Donnie’s voice and knew how to spell my name without me even needing to tell him! Most people don’t spell it right. He also complimented my cosplay and asked me how to make it and everything (I was Sir Pentious that day). It was such a good time. I would talk with him all day if I could. I unfortunately didn’t get a picture with him because I didn’t have enough money (things tend to go wrong when I’m trying to save money and I had to pay to fix some things the month before fhfhfhdn). But I’m hoping to see him again one day and next time I will get a picture!

Grey was so fun to talk to! She actually had her hair put up with a pin to look like Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender), another character she plays. She excitedly addressed me as Shaggy (the cosplay I was wearing that day), telling my sister and I to "throw Scooby Snacks at any monsters you see!" and told us not to unmask anyone :’) she’s so silly and fun I love herrr! She gave us a hug, too! Frank was super nice and loved the poster my sister brought for him to sign (she got it from an artist at the con) and he even did Scooby’s voice to us!

My sister is a big fan of Cameron Monaghan, so we went to his panel. She was able to get a pic and autograph with him, too! I don’t have the pictures with her because I don’t think she’d want me to post her face here lol.

I didn’t get an autograph from him because of money, but I also got to meet Johnny Yong Bosch! He’s most known for Ichigo from Bleach, but what I was excited for was talking to him about Danganronpa (he is Hajime and Rantaro)!

This is my haul I got from comic con (excluding the things that came with my ticket). I did, indeed, come home with 4 Miku figures. But one was free! Because at that booth it was buy 2, get 1 free.

I also got a Neighthan Rot doll for fairly cheap (they go as high as $70 online). Tbh a Monster High doll is the last thing I expected to get at a con, but I’m pretty down with it lol. Especially because it’s in great condition and still had his journal!

For the Harry Potter sticker and pin, we got those for free at a free Harry Potter trivia we went to because HP is my sister’s favorite book series. She also won a book she doesn’t have! It was like a Dumbledore side story (note: neither of us support or like Rowling as a person. She did not get any money out of us, as this was free).

The mushroom sticker was given to me by an artist as I passed their table! Their info is there on the sticker if you’re interested in their work!

The stickerssss! They make me so happy. There was so many more this artist had that I wanted, but I didn’t have the money for it, unfortunately. I got Ciel, Sebastian, Grell, and Undertaker (Black Butler), Bill, Stan, Wendy, Dipper, Mabel, and Waddles (Gravity Falls - they didn’t have Soos or Ford rip), Craig and Tweek (South Park), Sir Pentious (Hazbin Hotel), Stolas (Helluva Boss), Rampo (Bungou Stray Dogs), and Amaimon (Blue Exorcist).

This stuff came with my ticket! I LOVE the poster!

I didn’t get these, but I thought they were really funny.

Post 2/2

[deceitfuldevil]

Hello everyone I am pleased to inform you all that I met Charlie Cox for the second time today and HE REMEMBERED ME FROM LAST YEAR!!!

I will be dwelling on this for the rest of my life, thank you. (More pictures to come!)

[mercutiomaggie]

did I wait 4 hours to meet him?? Yes?? Would I do it again??? Yeah 🙈 he was so sweet fuck. I hope he liked the piece of sea glass I gave him