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Cosplay Advice: Take Care of Your Feet!
Cosplaying at a fandom convention can often be an exercise in masochism, at least in regard to your feet. This is especially true for those who attend conventions for an entire weekend, and are doing it absurd and crazy footwear. As much as we wish it wasn’t true, cute shoes don’t usually equal comfortable shoes, and this is even more
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A Report on the 2010 National Halloween and Haunters Convention
This past weekend I ventured out to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (USA) for the 2010 National Halloween and Haunters Convention. It was held April 29 – May 2, 2010 at the Valley Forge Convention Center. This event aimed to strike a balance between industry only expo shows, and fandom conventions geared towards the public. Did it succeed? Well, for the most
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Breaking News: FX International is Back for 2010
This just in! The Convention Fans Blog has learned that central Florida’s FX International convention will be back in 2010, despite some initial speculation to the contrary. According to our source, the convention will be held at the Gaylord Palms resort in Kissimmee, Florida, the weekend of October 16 – 17, 2010. Florida con-goers may recall that FX International managed
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Reminder: National Halloween Convention and The Steampunk World’s Fair 2010 Coming Up!
The Convention Fans Blog / Alltern8.com team are preparing for two great upcoming conventions in the month of May! The first of these events is the The National Halloween and National Haunters Convention. This year the National Halloween and National Haunters Convention is being held April 29 – May 2, 2010 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (USA), at the Valley Forge