ESSENTIAL Paranormal Society is an eclectic group of professionals with unwavering passion to study claims of paranormal activity-scientifically. For the past couple of years, EPS has presented very engaging and in depth panel presentations at WasabiCon… and we’re thrilled to have them returning again in 2015.
For their latest projects, check out their Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/EssentialParanormalSociety.
In 2013, WasabiCon become one of the first events where William Salyers, the voice of Rigby from Regular Show, appeared as a guest! While here, he managed to sign a few extra things for us…
AND NOW WE’RE GIVING ONE OF THOSE THINGS AWAY TO YOU!
One lucky person will win a Funko Pop figure (Number 46) of Rigby. The AMAZING part? It has been signed by the man himself: William Salyers.
So how do you win?
It’s EASY. Here you go:
STEP 1: RSVP FOR WASABICON ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/events/1550606848548663/ STEP 2: INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS! STEP 3: BREAK 1,000!
When we pass 1,000 RSVPs on our Facebook event, we will pick one of those 1,000 people to WIN the figure. (Winner will be announced in the Event online.)
IT’S THAT EASY! Winners must (obviously) be in the U.S. Questions? [email protected].
UPDATE: Proof of the autograph:
Video Game Rescue, a brick-and-mortar game store, was started by husband and wife team, Dustin and Deanna Gartenbush. The idea behind venue was actually started many years prior. With just a dream and a very supportive community, Dustin quit his full-time job in late 2012 and decided to make the ultimate gamer venue a reality.
In November 2014 the community came together and crowdfunded the FIRST arcade in Jacksonville, Florida since TILT shut down at the Landing and in Regency Square Mall. In the #VGRcade, you can play your favorite console games and throw back a few quarters in our classic arcade.
They believe that just because a game is old, doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth playing! From old school to new-gen, they cater to every brand of gamer. Noob, intermediate and l33t players are always welcome to visit their store, and participate in their events. Support your local game store, and help “Bring an Old Friend Back to Life! SMASH TOURNAMENT: Video Game Rescue will be hosting a competition for Jacksonville’s ULTIMATE (SMASH BROS.) FIGHTING CHAMPION in their store starting in September with the FINAL BATTLE from previous in store winners taking place at WasabiCon!
Details coming soon… for now: THANK YOU Video Game Rescue for being a part of WasabiCon 2015!
Who are the Umbrella Corps?
“We are a costuming group based on the Umbrella Corporation from the Resident Evil series of games and movies. We operate primarily in Jacksonville and Saint Augustine, Florida. Our beginning was small and humble – with a few members gearing up for zombie events, midnight game releases, conventions and of course, Halloween night. We decided to take it to the next level and turn what we had into a truly organized group effort. Thus, the 219th was born.
Our goals are to have fun, share camaraderie, encourage creativity and help out charitable causes along the way.”
Nothing says “Halloween” like fighting of zombies… RIGHT? We’re thrilled to have the 219th as a part of WasabiCon 2015!
You can check them out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/umbrellajacksonville
Founded in 1994 with the acquisition of the hit television series “Dragon Ball Z” from Toei Animation. Since then, FUNimation® Entertainment now has more than 300 active titles and has established itself at the leading company for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States. FUNimation manages a full spectrum of rights with its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, Internet, and home video sales and distribution.
FUNimation is focused on acquiring and producing high-quality properties and the company takes pride in its exceptional production work and its proven formula for launching and advancing brands through its internal licensing, sales, distribution and operations departments as well as marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and grass roots marketing, plus cross promotion opportunities with licensees, national fast food promotions and promotional opportunities with broadcast and online content partners.
We’ve been partnered with FUNimation since Year 1 as they’ve continually provided us with prize support and viewing permissions. THANK YOU for being a part of WasabiCon 2015!
As you may have noticed – the first day of WasabiCon falls on Halloween this year. So, in honor of the holiday, we sought out some appropriate Guest talent… of the “undead” variety.
WasabiCon is thrilled to announce that Triston Johnson from AMC’s The Walking Dead will be joining us for our fourth year in Jacksonville. Triston has appeared in a number of episodes including:
“What Lies Ahead”
“Secrets”
“Pretty Much Dead Already”
“Nebraska”
“Beside the Dying Fire”
You can learn more about him on his official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/barnwalker
OR – follow him on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TristonDJohnson
Triston will he hosting panels both day and will have booth in the Vendors Room for selling prints and autographs.
Artists and creators of original content are an important part of the fan convention experience and each year we’ve celebrated this fact by offering discounted space for local talent to sell their commissions, prints, and other handcrafted goods.
Each Artist Alley space comes with: One (1) six foot table in the Artist Alley area Two (2) chairs One (1) weekend pass to the convention labeled “Artist” PLEASE NOTE that our Artist Alley is juried. This means that we review all applications and a committees from the event operations staff chooses the artists who will be approved. WasabiCon does this in order to make sure a variety of art styles are made available to the attendees – thus avoiding creators all selling the same style/presentation. This also helps artists by making sure they artwork is presented as a unique part of the event!
Each space is $100 (plus Eventbrite fees). There is a limit of one (1) table per artist. This is due to floorplan logistics and to be fair to other artists.
Up to two (2) additional Artist Alley badges may be purchased (per space) at $25 each.
Power and Internet access are available. Please see Section V of the Artist Alley Application. Artist Alley spaces are $100 each this year and must be purchased before OCTOBER 24, 2015.
Please read and fill out this entire document and please (PLEASE!) print clearly. You should note that your application is not considered complete until after your space is paid for in full. No exceptions!
If you have questions about anything on this form, please call us at (407) 536-9272 or you can email [email protected].
DOWNLOAD THIS FORM TO GET STARTED
ARTIST ALLEY POLICIES
All artists and their staff are responsible for adhering to the Convention Rules and Weapons Policy posted online at http://www.WasabiCon.com/policies
The assignment of artist space will be solely at the discretion of Green Mustard Entertainment management. While we will do our best to accommodate every request, we cannot guarantee a specific space.
Artist Alley packets containing badges and any other pertinent paperwork will be available for pickup before the event begins. See SECTION VI: Hours Of Operations in the Artist Alley Application & Agreement for the exact dates and times. Packets must be retrieved and badges worn before you will be allowed to set up your space. Packets will not be mailed in advance for any reason.
Your Artist Alley space will be considered confirmed upon receipt of a signed contract with full payment. Partial payments and verbal agreements do not constitute a confirmed space or guarantee of any kind.
Any cancellations must be received in writing no later than forty-five (45) days in advance of the show. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for any cancellations. Cancellations are not permitted after fourteen (14) calendar days before the start of the event and all fees (partial or complete) are non-refundable after that point. All refunds will be sent via U.S. Mail within forty-five (45) days after the conclusion of the event.
Setup and breakdown times at the convention are strictly enforced. Your table should be open and available for business during the officially posted Artist Alley hours. Breakdown of your space should not begin before the Artist Alley closure time listed on your signed application.
Bootleg merchandise (aka “grey market goods” – any/all unlicensed products and reproductions of any kind) including but not limited to weapons, costumes, accessories, and all products containing trademarked properties is not authorized for sale in any Green Mustard Entertainment Artist Alley.
Artists agree that no weapon or adult material shall be purchased by or handled by any person below the legal age of 18. You are responsible for furnishing adequate information to Green Mustard Entertainment as to the proper removal of a weapon or adult material from the convention after purchase.
Green Mustard Entertainment reserves the right to revoke or refuse any application or to deny access to and/or remove dealers from the event at any time.
Green Mustard Entertainment is not responsible for losses due to theft, damage, fire, acts of nature, acts of God, or other causes.
You are responsible for providing your own insurance, and neither Green Mustard Entertainment nor the hotel/convention center/event venue will be responsible for obtaining insurance for you, your company, or its employees.
It is your responsibility to collect, report, and pay sales tax and/or fees according to federal, state, county and city regulations. Information and forms can be found online at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/sales_tax.html
Additional processing fees may apply if you pay for your Artist Alley space online (via Eventbrite).
Noise Complaint is Florida’s premiere professional tap ensemble…
… that also cosplays.
They perform many types of shows from one-song one-offs to full length productions. Tap Dancers are dancers as well as musicians, and through the rhythms we create with their feet and their bodies along with some of the best music, new and old, they put together stellar performances that will have you both glued to the edge of your seat and dying to get up and dance.
There truly is no way to describe the experience of a Noise Complaint show, but the following adjectives may apply:
Loud | Rhythmic | Exciting | Musical | Nerdy | Epic | Fun Fun | Memorable | Infectious | Strange (in a good way!)
…and most importantly: TAP!! **Technically, “tap” isn’t an adjective by any standard dictionary. However, with Noise Complaint, “TAP” is a noun, a verb, an adjective and a way of life.
This year Noise Complaint’s Saturday performance will be a “geeky Halloween” themed one for the occasion. You won’t want to miss it!
Check out Noise Complaint’s official website: www.noisecomplaintlive.com
Candy Keane is a professional costume designer, costumer and owner of Three Muses Inspired Clothing costume and corset boutique in Jacksonville, Florida. Her award winning costumes have been featured in magazines, TV and movies since starting Three Muses in 2005.
She is most well known for making and wearing the Slave Leia outfits featured in Empire Magazine and the E! Channel’s Top 25 Most Memorable Swimsuit Moments and also making the Leia costume Kristen Bell wears in the movie Fanboys.
When Candy isn’t working in her boutique, she can usually be found at conventions and events dressed up in a variety of costumes, quite often as Wonder Woman or Harley Quinn. She was most recenly featured in the book and Morgan Spurlock documentry ComicCon Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope as both Wonder Woman and Slave Leia.
Candy has been a regular with us since 2013, and we’re thrilled to have her back to WasabiCon! She will be appearing at the convention on Sunday only. Official Website:www.CandyKeane.com
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