FAN EXPO Canada

[Steve Hubbell]

FAN EXPO Canada
August 22 - August 25 2019
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Thurs: 4:00PM-9:00PM, Fri: 10:00AM-7:00PM, Sat: 10:00AM-7:00PM, Sun: 10:00AM-5:00PM

Curious as to who all might be going to this, and when....

Personally, my plans are to drive into Toronto on Wednesday (8-21), hit the expo on Thursday (8-22), and head home on Friday (8-23)

We have reservations for two nights at the Residence Inn by Marriott (Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District) a couple blocks from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Hoping we can just park the car in one of the Parking Panda lots on Wednesday and retrieve it on Friday when we are ready to head out.

[estee]

Oh heck yeah am I going!!

Been waiting years for this!!

Going to every day. Lots of ppl I wanna see other than Stan.

Gail Simone...Phil Jimmenz...not to mention celebrities like Edward James Olmos and Sean Young.

Alas, Rutger Hauer passed away or I would have seen him too.

But gonna see Stan...get him to sign stuff. Totally nerding out on the poor man.

First I gotta break my Albedo #2 out of the stupid CGC case. Gotta get that bad boy signed.

[Gaffey]

[estee]

[Ghost9]

I'll be there! I am an art rep for about 20 artists (Modern Mythology Comic Art), including Phil Jimenez, so I'll be at his table all weekend helping him navigate sketches and signatures. Hope to see some of you there!

[Maka]

[Ghost9]

[Maka]

Dear Ghost9, the business side of fandom fascinates me. It seems for popular artist, now is a great time to be an artist who does commissions. For those lucky enough to get a following, the commission market seems to be booming. I’m sure for every Jim Lee, there are 1,000s of artist who can’t make a much on commissions/art pages. Still, it’s amazing to see some of the prices people are paying for original art. I’m glad artists are able to get paid.

I didn’t realize how big sketchcovers commissions were. It’s a new collectors market today, did they even exist 10 years ago? I think you started your side business at the right time. Good luck! Peace, maka

[Steve Hubbell]

[gbeepastelart]

[estee]

Sure, I'd love to meet you guys.

I'm there for all four days.

Friday I have an early dinner reservation, so before 4:30pm would be best.

[gbeepastelart]

Any Usagi fans going to FAN EXPO Canada this weekend should know that if you have extra time, The Annual Japan Festival Canada will be going on Saturday and Sunday in Mississauga just west of Toronto which isn't far if you are driving. It is affiliated with Toronto's other popular convention Anime North () and would be fun addition to your Fan Expo Weekend!

[gbeepastelart]

[Gaffey]

If IDW is there be sure to check out their booth. They might be selling the Grasscutter hardcovers.

[gbeepastelart]