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I wanted to send a quick intro note to the dojo. Hi, my name is Alden. I recently moved to Kansas City, Kansas, USA. I work as a filmmaker and martial art instructor. So obviously the comic geek inside me found TMNT and Usagi :P
I have been reading Usagi for a good seven years or so. I pretty much collect the TPBs and finally was able to pick up the latest one (since moving, I can't find a comic store that carries Usagi).

I was lucky enough to find this site early July and found out that Stan was going to be at SDCC. It was my first trip there and I was able to meet him and his wife at his booth in the morning before the mass of people arrived.

What really impressed me, as I mentioned to him, was his relationship to his fans. That this group seems like a pretty close knit group. I also noticed that the Dojo group met up there, unfortunately, I wasn't around then to participate. But, I did picked up my first Usagi art piece, which Stan was gracious enough to sign and draw a quick sketch on.

Anyway, now I am obsessed with original art and on the lookout for it.

I was wondering a couple things:

Firstly, Stan, do you have a regular schedule of conventions you hit? Is there a list of the conventions you plan on going to next?

Secondly, if someone, such as myself, wanted a commission/custom art piece, is it possible to get this done? Is there a list I would have to get on?

Ok I guess that wasn't that short. Sorry :P
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Konichi wa, Alden! And welcome to the Dojo.
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Post by Mayhem »

The nature of Monkey was irrepressable :wink:

To answer the questions in general, Stan posts in advance which conventions he has been invited to and which ones he will likely be attending. San Diego is a given though heh.

As for commissions, send Stan an email or PM regarding that. The price will depend on the size and complexity. I believe you can only pick them up in person (no mailing out) so it would be best to arrange it for a time you will next meet Stan.
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Post by Stan Sakai »

Welcome to The Boards, Alden.

The only convention I attended every year is San Diego. The next con I am going to is Florida's MegaCon in, I think, March. I'm invited to quite a few cons, most of which I have to decline because of time.

I was invited to Kansas City's Planet Con last year, but could not go because I was just returning from another con. Perhaps next year if I'm invited again.

I take commissions only just before or at conventions. As a rule, I don't work through the mails. I don't have the time. I do not sell story pages, but I do sell covers, pin-ups, end papers, spot drawings, and just about everything else.
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Welcome aboard, Alden. :D
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Ah, why not?

*delurks*

Welcome to the dojo most honorable Monkey. 8)
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Post by Monkey »

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I also forgot to mention that I think I was going to start upgrading my collection to hardcovers. i did have a few questions about this before I get into it. But I will post that elsewhere.

Stan Sakai wrote:Welcome to The Boards, Alden.
I was invited to Kansas City's Planet Con last year, but could not go because I was just returning from another con. Perhaps next year if I'm invited again.
Stan-san, I can't believe you "almost" came to KC. I think I will talk with the programers this year and put a bug in theit ear about you. If you do make it over here, I promise to take you guys out for some Kansas City BBQ :D


But again, thanks for the warm welcome, I will see you all in the forums and hopefully at a con in the future. Also, if anyone uses facebook, look under "Alden Miller" and send me a Hello.
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Welcome aboard Alden!
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Welcome, I'm sure you'll like it here!
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Hello Monkey.

Welcome to the boards (Sorry I'm late with my greeting!)

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Welcome to the UY Dojo Monkey.

Cool name.

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Post by oxthowe »

Welcome to the board! (although I'm fairly new myself)

And welcome to KC! I was starting to think I was the only one in the area who read UY!
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oxthowe wrote:Welcome to the board! (although I'm fairly new myself)

And welcome to KC! I was starting to think I was the only one in the area who read UY!
Thanks man, no thereis two of us in the city now... :P

I think we should try and get Stan to attend Planet Con here in KC this spring. What do you think :P
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Welcome,welcome,welcome!!!

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Welcome Monkey!!! In the Chinese zodiac I was born on the year of the Monkey! I know that you will like it here! The community is friendly and diverse. We hail from all over. I myself have been a Usagi fan since my college days many,many moons ago. I have a ton of the comics and quite a few of the trade paperbacks. Usagi also got me interested in Samurai Cinema in a big way and I have quite a few COOL flicks in my collection now. I'm also a BIG fan of "period" Kung Fu movies and am a dyed in the wool Bruce Lee nut. Plus I used to watch the "Kung Fu" t.v. series religiously.( I have the 1rst season on DVD.) So...welcome to our "universe" and may you enjoy your visits! Abayo!! :D
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