Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Nov 10, 2014 19:01:28 GMT -6
The second annual Piqua (Ohio) Comic Con took place Saturday in the National Guard Armory, featuring local creators and dealers, as well as a filmmaker and a charity that provides care packages for soldiers overseas. In lieu of an admission fee, attendees brought toysm which were donated to a local charity.
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PIQUA – Local comic book shop Are U Game hosted its second Comic Con in Piqua at the National Guard Armory on Saturday, Nov. 8. There was a diverse amount of vendors, collectors, artists, and fans in attendance, showing that even a small community like Piqua and the surrounding area can have a wide range of talent to showcase along with a broad scope of enthusiasm in which to take part.
Dan Taylor of Jim and Dan Promotions was there with his business partner, and they were selling a wide range of comic books. They do not have a physical store, but they go together to events such as this as well as host their own as well. “It’s been really steady,” Taylor said during the event. He said that they had a “real good mix” of people looking for old comics, new comics, and collectibles. Taylor also pointed out that the event had a “really diverse amount of items,” so there was something there for everyone.
Henrique Couto, director and filmmaker based out of Dayton, was also there promoting his movies. His newest movie Awkward Thanksgiving premiered the night before the Comic Con, and to him, he felt like Awkward Thanksgiving was his masterpiece so far. “It’s very special to me,” Couto said. He was happy with the turnout at the Comic Con that gave him a chance to meet new people and maybe make some new fans.
Charity organization Patriot Pin Up, Inc. was also there selling hair accessories and raising awareness about their cause. According to their handout, they “make care packages to send overseas, attend welcome home ceremonies to hug our veterans as they return, raise money for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and visit VA hospitals to say thank you to America’s heroes.”
Other artists and vendors in attendance include Roma Collectibles, Bell Book and Comics, Readers Delight, Trollflings by Amber Matthies, Liz Amend’s Fantasy Art Studio, the Guilded Horde, comic artist Justin Wasson, local artisan Jennifer Bishop, comic artist Brian Latimer, and more. Numerous of them spoke positively about the event as well as the reception each of them were getting.
In lieu of vendor fees and admission fees, they accepted donations. They were originally going to give the donations to Toys for Tots, but at the last minute, the Marine Corps had a scheduling conflict. Charity League of Sidney stepped in to accept donations and toys for their GLOW program, which stands for Giving Love Opportunity and Warmth. According to their website, their “program helps to provide Christmas gifts to children throughout Shelby County.”
The Piqua Comic Con was a joint effort between Are U Game owners Paul and Tina Lee along with fellow collector and enthusiast Jack Kacin. Are U Game and Kacin each had their own tables there. “My boys are having a lot of fun,” Kacin said at the event, who was there with his kids and selling some of his own collectibles. The owners of Are U Game as well as Kacin are each hoping that their Comic Con will continue to grow each year and to bring more people, artists, and vendors together in an event that displays the variety of art, talent, and comic book enthusiasm to which this community has access.
Are U Game is located at 1410 Edge Street in Piqua and can be reached at (937) 418-3595 or via their Facebook page.
Sam Wildow can be contacted at (937) 451-3336 or on Twitter @thedailycall
www.dailycall.com/news/news/150465216/Experiencing-Comic-Con
PIQUA – Local comic book shop Are U Game hosted its second Comic Con in Piqua at the National Guard Armory on Saturday, Nov. 8. There was a diverse amount of vendors, collectors, artists, and fans in attendance, showing that even a small community like Piqua and the surrounding area can have a wide range of talent to showcase along with a broad scope of enthusiasm in which to take part.
Dan Taylor of Jim and Dan Promotions was there with his business partner, and they were selling a wide range of comic books. They do not have a physical store, but they go together to events such as this as well as host their own as well. “It’s been really steady,” Taylor said during the event. He said that they had a “real good mix” of people looking for old comics, new comics, and collectibles. Taylor also pointed out that the event had a “really diverse amount of items,” so there was something there for everyone.
Henrique Couto, director and filmmaker based out of Dayton, was also there promoting his movies. His newest movie Awkward Thanksgiving premiered the night before the Comic Con, and to him, he felt like Awkward Thanksgiving was his masterpiece so far. “It’s very special to me,” Couto said. He was happy with the turnout at the Comic Con that gave him a chance to meet new people and maybe make some new fans.
Charity organization Patriot Pin Up, Inc. was also there selling hair accessories and raising awareness about their cause. According to their handout, they “make care packages to send overseas, attend welcome home ceremonies to hug our veterans as they return, raise money for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and visit VA hospitals to say thank you to America’s heroes.”
Other artists and vendors in attendance include Roma Collectibles, Bell Book and Comics, Readers Delight, Trollflings by Amber Matthies, Liz Amend’s Fantasy Art Studio, the Guilded Horde, comic artist Justin Wasson, local artisan Jennifer Bishop, comic artist Brian Latimer, and more. Numerous of them spoke positively about the event as well as the reception each of them were getting.
In lieu of vendor fees and admission fees, they accepted donations. They were originally going to give the donations to Toys for Tots, but at the last minute, the Marine Corps had a scheduling conflict. Charity League of Sidney stepped in to accept donations and toys for their GLOW program, which stands for Giving Love Opportunity and Warmth. According to their website, their “program helps to provide Christmas gifts to children throughout Shelby County.”
The Piqua Comic Con was a joint effort between Are U Game owners Paul and Tina Lee along with fellow collector and enthusiast Jack Kacin. Are U Game and Kacin each had their own tables there. “My boys are having a lot of fun,” Kacin said at the event, who was there with his kids and selling some of his own collectibles. The owners of Are U Game as well as Kacin are each hoping that their Comic Con will continue to grow each year and to bring more people, artists, and vendors together in an event that displays the variety of art, talent, and comic book enthusiasm to which this community has access.
Are U Game is located at 1410 Edge Street in Piqua and can be reached at (937) 418-3595 or via their Facebook page.
Sam Wildow can be contacted at (937) 451-3336 or on Twitter @thedailycall