Tag Archives: conventions

Cosplay in Quarantine

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Yunie

With the vast majority of conventions cancelled or going virtual, it has been really hard to feel like it’s worth making new costumes with nowhere to really wear them. However, it’s honestly been a stress reliever for me to work … Continue reading →

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In Memorium: Grant Imahara

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Yunie

Grant Imahara, a former host of the Discovery Channel show “Mythbusters,” passed away at the age of 49 on July 13, 2020. While being known for his many projects and talents, Grant was also exceptionally well known in the cosplay … Continue reading →

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Blog Updates: Thanks COVID-19

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Yunie

I had previously written a post here about the plans for the blog this year and attending more conventions…. Then a pandemic decided to happen, you know. As you do… I am still working since I’m in security. I had … Continue reading →

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Blog Plans for 2020

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Yunie

I figured it was time to give a longer update about the future of this blog for 2020, since I have quite a bit going on. First and foremost, I’m hoping to be continually more active than the previous year, … Continue reading →

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Convention Hotels: Tips for Budgeting

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Yunie

Now while I could immediately start up with the whole… fill your room past capacity and split the cost part, we’re not going to do that. ; P Conventions usually have a list of hotels working with them that have … Continue reading →

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Metropolis Gallery’s Simone Bianchi ‘Marvel Masterpieces’ Exhibit Press Release and an Interview with Vincent Zurzolo

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Yunie

Per the Press Release I received: “For (New York) Comic Con attendees, it’s a can’t-miss side trip: the once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity to not only view but purchase original comic art by the master painter Simone Bianchi from Italy—art soon to be … Continue reading →

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Denver Comic Con 2018 Review

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Yunie

Once again, my husband and I attended Denver Comic Con this year, which says a lot, as we were pretty unsure about possibly returning after last year’s convention. We got our tickets early, and upon the announcement of Frank Miller … Continue reading →

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Follow-Up on Article about Anime Matsuri

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Yunie

Earlier, I made a blog post about the convention, Anime Matsuri, discussing it’s rather rough history, involving fraud, possible embezzlement, and sexual harassment. I hadn’t done a follow-up, and with so many things taking place, I felt it was appropriate … Continue reading →

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Anime Matsuri: Trouble in Texas

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Yunie

If you’re following anything about this Texas-based convention and/or the Lolita community, I’m sure you’ve heard most of the stories… Allegations of embezzlement, sexual harassment, overall harassment, and the list goes on. Well, here’s everything I dug up on Anime … Continue reading →

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Cosplay Deviants Trademarks Cosplay is Not Consent

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Yunie

Most people in the community know about the Cosplay is Not Consent movement that has hit the internet and conventions by storm over the last few years. If you don’t, the simple answer is that no matter how you’re dressed, … Continue reading →

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