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Con stuff question...
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 16:59 -0700
by VikingSpawn
What is normally sold in a Stan Sakai booth/table at a Con?
Any complete comic runs of the Mirage/Fantagraphics comics? Or any early issues of the Dark Horse run?
I know the trades are out there in the online stores but I wanted to know if Stan sells any complete sets of the early comic runs too...
Thanks!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 19:26 -0700
by Treadwell
No, he doesn't. That's a lot to add to the luggage haul.
He'll have the most recent two or three issues, whatever sketchbooks he still has in stock, original art, maybe the most recent trade, and maybe some cloisonne pins.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 19:46 -0700
by Gaffey
Actually, Stan does sell sets of comics at SDCC. I believe each issue is also individually signed. Check out the SDCC 2007 thread.
Seventh picture down.
http://usagiyojimbo.com/forum/viewtopic ... light=sdcc
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 22:16 -0700
by VikingSpawn
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:01 -0700
by Stan Sakai
I bring complete set of volumes 1&2 to San Diego. Volume 1 goes for $125 and volume 2 for $50, which equates to just over $3 an issue--about the price for a current UY comic, and all unread and signed.
Before each con, I start a "what should I bring" thread on the Dojo Boards. Dojo members can request I bring a particular piece of original art, an issue they're missing, particular freebies, complete sets, etc. This is also the best time to request a special commission.
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 17:45 -0700
by VikingSpawn
Wow, that's awesome! I've been searching for the early issues for a long time. Any complete sets would rule! Will you be at the Florida Con at Deerfield Beach in December? I can't remember who mentioned a Florida appearance....
Do you also have Usagi posters/prints too? I didn't know they made a poster of the Usagi Yojimbo #100 wraparound cover. That one looks very awesome.
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 21:08 -0700
by Stan Sakai
VikingSpawn wrote:Wow, that's awesome! I've been searching for the early issues for a long time. Any complete sets would rule! Will you be at the Florida Con at Deerfield Beach in December? I can't remember who mentioned a Florida appearance....
Do you also have Usagi posters/prints too? I didn't know they made a poster of the Usagi Yojimbo #100 wraparound cover. That one looks very awesome.
I will be at MegaCon in Orlando, Fl in March. I do have some prints, but have sold out of many. The large UY 100 print was a free promotion. I pretty much ran out of them at San Diego, but may have one or two left.
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:20 -0700
by Treadwell
I stand corrected about San Diego!
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:38 -0700
by Stan Sakai
Treadwell wrote:I stand corrected about San Diego!
San Diego is the exception. It is the only con to which I bring complete sets of volumes 1&2, as well as all the trades and whatever hardcovers I have. Still, even at this con as well as any others, it is better to request and reserve anything you are particularly searching for.
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 16:04 -0700
by MikeM
My only advice when buying original artwork from Mr. Sakai is that if you see a piece you like, buy it right away.
I found a piece I liked a lot (Usagi in the rain) and I went to show my friend who was talking to Billy Tucci (nice guy). I turned back to Stan's table and someone else was buying the piece! Oooh, that burned. But to be honest its pretty freaking funny too.....in a bad way.
MikeM
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 18:14 -0700
by Tounian
MikeM wrote:My only advice when buying original artwork from Mr. Sakai is that if you see a piece you like, buy it right away.
I found a piece I liked a lot (Usagi in the rain) and I went to show my friend who was talking to Billy Tucci (nice guy). I turned back to Stan's table and someone else was buying the piece! Oooh, that burned. But to be honest its pretty freaking funny too.....in a bad way.
MikeM
Wow, that sucks. If ever there was a lesson learned, that was it...
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:44 -0700
by Stan Sakai
MikeM wrote:
I went to show my friend who was talking to Billy Tucci (nice guy).
MikeM
Billy is a very nice guy. He's working on a Sgt Rock story for DC about the 442nd--the all Nissei platoon. There is a surprise in there.
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 13:29 -0700
by Maka
Stan Sakai wrote:
Billy is a very nice guy. He's working on a Sgt Rock story for DC about the 442nd--the all Nissei platoon. There is a surprise in there.
I guess I'm going to buy a non-UY when this comes out. Does anyone know when it comes out?
Peace, maka