Motor City--what to bring?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 16:53 -0700

It's about a month before the Motor City Con in Michigan. Some of you have already contacted me about reserving artwork, or bringing specific items.

Is there anything special you would like me to bring along?--A specific Fantagraphics issue to complete your run? A trading card? A hard cover edition? A copy of Albedo #2? A piece of commissioned art?

Is so, let me know by posting on this thread, or e-mail me.

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 17:10 -0700

ok, I would like you to bring - The piece of original artwork we discussed and and extra copy of the sketchbook #4 with Mayhem's name on it and...
I've been waiting for this thread to ask if you have any copies of the previous sketchbook left. Petersen was telling me about it and I was hoping to get one if possible. That's it for now (unless you have a copy of Travels with Jotaro or Shades of Death kicking around)

Thank you very very much Stan-san - you're a peach

edit: I see you have just posted that you have copies of all the sketchbooks left - albeit very few of #1. I would humbly like to ask if you wouldn't mind bringing me a copy of each - if it's not too much - I know I have a lot of requests for a neophyte.

domo

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 23:51 -0700

So, are you serious about the Albedo #2? I guess I really don't need another copy, but....

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:41 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:So, are you serious about the Albedo #2? I guess I really don't need another copy, but....

Well, if you're serious about (over)paying for one, I'll be glad to take advantage of you. I'll even sign it.

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:35 -0700

Holy smokes! I assumed you were kidding.

I got my MCCC tickets in the mail yesterday - very exciting! I also was informed that I don't need to pick up a copy of sketchbook #4 for Mayhem as Steve and Thomas are on it! Cheers guys! So my revised requests are:

The original artwork (eeeeeeeee! so excited) that I absolutely love.
a copy of sketchbook #1 (if possible)
a copy of sketchbook #2
a copy of sketchbook #3

Thanks again Stan-sensei

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:51 -0700

Stan, are you going to bring some original artwork to sell, or is something we have to request before hand? Im very interested in purchasing some original artwork from you, but Im not sure of the process.

Also, if possible can you bring a copy of the "Duel" print we spoke about earlier?

I'm also interested in the sketchbooks, but if you don't have enough that's cool.

Are you going to have a table selling things, or just a signing table? If you do have items displayed for sale, what kind of things are we looking at? (Im trying to gauge how much money to bring)

Thanks,

MikeM

PS - Anyone that is going, are you going to wear your Usagi Yojimbo Dojo t-shirt?

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:55 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:So, are you serious about the Albedo #2? I guess I really don't need another copy, but....

How about saving one for those of us who can't find one?

MikeM

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:06 -0700

Hi Mike
I would wear an Usagi shirt but I don't have one. The one that appeals to me is the "chop" design - red on black, but I haven't had any luck with the obvious sources.

see you there!

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:48 -0700

I have this one http://www.usagiyojimbo.com/dojodecade.html in gray.

The black 'Chop' shirt is awesome. I wouldn't mind getting one of those either. Actually I love getting any Usagi merchandise.

MikeM

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:22 -0700

MikeM wrote:
Steve Hubbell wrote:So, are you serious about the Albedo #2? I guess I really don't need another copy, but....
How about saving one for those of us who can't find one?

MikeM

I have no plans to buy another copy of Albedo... One copy is plenty enough for me.

I was just curious if Stan was actually going to break into his stash of issues finally.

morna-san wrote:Hi Mike
I would wear an Usagi shirt but I don't have one. The one that appeals to me is the "chop" design - red on black, but I haven't had any luck with the obvious sources.

see you there!

Heritage Source has both Dark Horse released Usagi T-shirts (Usagi with sword & Chop designs) and the Dojo ten anniversary T-shirts listed on their site. Buy several and save on shipping!

http://www.heritagesource.com/Heritage% ... gi.htm#Top

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 15:21 -0700

I will certainly be bringing artwork--both con drawings (like on the back covers of the comics), and covers.

I still have enough copies of all the sketchbooks, but may sell out of #1 at San Diego.

I should have a table at Motor City, hopefully near Guy Davis and/or David Petersen. I'll bring trades and whatever fits into my suitcase. If you have any specific trades, comics, etc you are looking for, let me know.

MikeM wrote:Stan, are you going to bring some original artwork to sell, or is something we have to request before hand? Im very interested in purchasing some original artwork from you, but Im not sure of the process.

Also, if possible can you bring a copy of the "Duel" print we spoke about earlier?

I'm also interested in the sketchbooks, but if you don't have enough that's cool.

Are you going to have a table selling things, or just a signing table? If you do have items displayed for sale, what kind of things are we looking at? (Im trying to gauge how much money to bring)

Thanks,

MikeM

PS - Anyone that is going, are you going to wear your Usagi Yojimbo Dojo t-shirt?

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 15:55 -0700

Steve: That's who I tried to order one from first. Unfortunately they are discontinued and unavailable. Oh well

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 16:09 -0700

If anyone can coordinate a Dojo gathering at Stan's booth with photos and stuff that would be great!!

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 18:32 -0700

sure - I can do that!

Ok pulling an arbitrary time out of thin air... how's Saturday at 3:00? Just as a starting point - obviously it's entirely mutable! We will have our camera and if all the stars align we might be able to post pictures that night.

Just let me know if this isn't going to work and we can change it until it works for as many as possible.

see you there!

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 20:02 -0700

I'm still only 50% sure I'll be attending, but I'd love for you to bring a Shellshock #1. Also, any chance of you having the Dark Horse Extra issues with Usagi?