I really only had time to go to the Dealer Room for a couple hours on Saturday, and had a good time. Spent about $75 but had to pass on a couple real temptations (near complete G2 Laser Prime for $45
) to stay under budget but I did. Most of the dealers were nice, one unpleasant exchange but meh.
Didn't meet anyone but didn't try due to time constraints.
Didn't get to attend any panels, would have liked to go to some - maybe next year.
Saw the customs tables - niiiiice, especially that giant Omega Supreme! I'm kinda hung up on wanting customs to still transform, but I was awed by the skill it took to create some of those.
Walked by Mark Ryan's table while he talked about Dim Sum with someone - loved how his voice reminded me of ROTF Jetfire without him even doing the voice.
Saw the following costumes:
- A cardboard Jazz
- A girl dressed as Sari (I think?)
- A completely accurate Cobra Commander (almost ran into him)
- A guy in a costume with an eye patch (someone from GI Joe? I can't recall)
- Someone in a cardboard costume that was literally cardboard, but I think they could transform? Didn't see it transform though.
The table I couldn't get close to (too crowded) but wished I could have was Hasbro's. I sooooo wanted to buy WFC Prime, Generations Drift, PCC Combaticons, and most of all Leader ROTF Starscream right then and there (I know, they weren't selling anything). Can't WAIT for those figs to come out here!
It was fun - I might try to do it better next year (get there earlier Sat, see some panels, meet some of y'alls).
