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NEW CONTEST: Pre-register for WasabiCon 2015 & Win a Premium Anime Blu-ray Bonus Set!

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FuzeOctober 19th Update: Congrats to our WINNER: John Miller!
Advance ticket sales for WasabiCon 2015 end next Sunday (October 18, 2015) – and we want you to have one more chance to win FREE STUFF by buying your ticket in advance?
We have a brand new, still in the shrink wrap, premium copy of Fusé: Memoirs Of A Huntress to give away.  Here’s the details:
“Hamaji, a young huntress from the mountains, stumbles into the middle of a shogun’s vendetta against a group of human and dog hybrids, the Fusé. Rumors of Fusé murdering innocent people in the bustling city of Edo have sparked a bounty for their heads. Along with her brother, Hamaji joins the hunt for this dangerous quarry, but after accidentally befriending one of them, Hamaji is torn between two worlds: her life as a self-reliant huntress, and the young woman her new friend has helped her to uncover.”
The Premium Bonus Set Includes:
• Premium hardcover slipcase
• 1 Blu-ray disc
– Runtime: 110 mins
– Original Japanese voice acting (DTS 5.1)
with English subtitles
• Bonus content: Original Japanese commericials
• A full-color, 32-page hardcover art book
(approx. 11″ x 7″) provides a deeper viewing
experience through additional character info,
concept art, and an interview with the director
– Fusé Tear-resistant Poster (11″x17″)

So how do you win?
Simple: purchase your admission to WasabiCon in advance online at www.Wasabicon.com/Tickets.  Everyone who buys their ticket is entered and we’ll pick a winner after October 19th.
Questions?  Email [email protected] – and good luck!
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CONTEST WINNER! Congrats Christopher Montgomery

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12108235_766339753474572_6467417038851153013_nLast week we kicked off a contest for everyone who had bought their WasabiCon 2015 ticket in advance.  Here’s the original post: https://wasabicon.com/archives/2697
Today, we picked the winner from all the advance ticket purchases… congrats Christopher Montgomery!
We’ve shipped your poster out today – so you should get it later this week.
STAY TUNED for our next contest.  We plan on doing one more this week.
 

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PRESS RELEASE: WasabiCon, Jacksonville's Favorite "Comic Con" Experience, Returns for Year Four!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASABICON, JACKSONVILLE’S FAVORITE “COMIC CON” EXPERIENCE, RETURNS FOR YEAR FOUR!
The annual celebration of pop culture in North Florida will take place October 31-November 1, 2015.
(JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, October 9, 2015) Beginning in 2012, WasabiCon (www.WasabiCon.com) is a weekend celebration of anime, comic books, cosplay, gaming, science fiction, video games, and “geek culture”.  The event draws over 2,000 attendees annually to the Jacksonville Marriott, located at 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.  This year, events begin Saturday (October 31st) at 11:00 AM and run until 5:00 PM on Sunday (November 1st).  You can find the event schedule online at www.WasabiCon.com/schedule
Ticket prices are $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or $35 for the weekend.  Children under 3 years old get in for free.  Advance ticket sales (online) end October 18th – but you can still purchase tickets during the event at the Jacksonville Marriott.  Parking is free.  Note: The rideshare app, Uber (uber.com/app), is offering a free ride to the convention for new users (up to $20) by using promo code WASABI when signing up.
This year’s convention will host a variety of celebrity and local talent including David Sobolov (the voice of Gorilla Grodd on the popular CW television series The Flash and the voice of Drax the Destroyer in the animated Guardians of the Galaxy television series and video games) and Amanda Miller (the voice of the iconic Sailor Jupiter in the Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon Crystal anime series).  In addition, AMC’s The Walking Dead fans will have a chance to meet featured zombie Triston Johnson all weekend.  Other appearing talent include the 1701st Fleet Star Trek Club, local cosplay celebrity Candy Keane, Essential Paranormal, Extra Life Team Jax, GAAM, Jig to a Milestone, Miss Fushi, Noise Complaint, author Seth Kubersky, and the Umbrella Corp. 219th Cosplay Group.  Additional talent is being added all the way up to the show.  For the latest list, please check out www.WasabiCon.com/#guests
Entertainment at the convention is designed for a variety of interests and includes tabletop and video game events, industry panels, fan presentations, vendors, artists, and more.  Since Saturday of the convention falls on Halloween, WasabiCon will be hosting a costume contest with over $500 in prizes (sponsored by Mythical Mountain).
WasabiCon is made possible through the generous support of a number of local and national sponsors: Borderlands Comics & Games, Calliope Games, Fireside Games, Formal Ferret Games, FUNIMATION, Guidebook, Japan Candy Box, Jimmy John’s Subs, Kawaii Box, Mythical Mountain, Steve Jackson Games, Uber, and Video Game Rescue.
For press credentials and interview requests, please contact the convention production team via email at [email protected].
ABOUT GREEN MUSTARD ENTERTAINMENT: Started in 2001 as Wasabi Anime®, Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. is an event production company that specializes in fan-focused entertainment and pop culture conventions. Based in Orlando, Florida, the company has made appearances and designed entertainment for some of the largest conventions in North America including Anime Expo®, Dragon Con, Florida Supercon, and Gen Con. Green Mustard Entertainment currently owns and operates five fan convention in North America: Florida Anime Experience, Florida Comics Experience, InvaderCON, PinUpalooza, and WasabiCon.
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Come support Extra Life Team Jax in the WasabiCon game room!

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Extra LifeSince 2010 Jacksonville area Extra Lifers have raise more than $47,000 to support the pediatric efforts at UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital right here in Jacksonville, Florida.
On February 3rd, 2015 Jacksonville became part of an elite group within the Extra Life community when their Extra Life Guild was officially launched.
The Extra Life Jacksonville Guild has set a goal to recruit 1,000 gamers to participate in a 24 hour gaming marathon on November 7, 2015.
An Extra Life Guild is a growing initiative in more than 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada designed to help spread the word about Extra Life. Essentially, it is a group of passionate Extra Lifers who want to get more involved and help strengthen the Extra Life community on a local level.
The team from Extra Life Jax Team will be set up in the WasabiCon game room looking for supporters if the form of gamers just like you!  Be sure to stop by and say hi all weekend.

You can learn more about this great group on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ExtraLifeJax

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FEATURED TALENT: Jig to a Milestone (@JigToAMilestone) will perform at WasabiCon!

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JigToAMilestoneJig to a Milestone, Celtic folk duo hailing from the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. Their unconventional instrumentation and eclectic song list makes for a unique and rich listening experience. They cover all your favorite ballads, pub classics, instrumentals, sea shanties, and the occasional bawdy tunes.
Handsome and quirky, Jason Catron is the voice and rhythm of the group. He plays a barrage of stringed instruments including guitar, Irish bouzouki, mandocello, tenor banjo, and mandolin. Tearing through jigs at a breakneck speed, Jason’s fingers of fire take flight on his handy tin whistle. His rich, lilting baritone fills the air with the purist tone that will make you believe you’re kissing the Blarney Stone! Victoria Van Arnam on the Hammer Dulcimer is the inspiration for the group’s dynamic. Hammers framming, her dulcimer fills the room with a haunting sound, sure to delight.
Check them out online: jigtoamilestone.com

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SPONSOR: Mythical Mountain in Jacksonville, Florida!

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MMFrom their website:
“As is the case with most toy and comic book stores, our store was born out of a love for toys and comics! Jamey’s love began with anything that had to do with Ironman. Kathy had a special place in her heart for Monster Jam trucks! From there, our collection grew larger, eventually expanding to many other types of toys and even comics!
When our collection finally managed to take over every room in our home, we realized it was time to share our beloved collection with everyone else!
Our store may be small in size, but it is big on variety! We carry a large selection of toys, both new and old! You are sure to find something you’ll love – whether you are a collector yourself or looking for the perfect birthday gift for your child!
So come to Mythical Mountain! It’s worth the climb!”
Mythical Mountain will be sponsoring our 2015 Costume Contest with some AMAZING prizes… so watch for updates!
Meanwhile, check ’em out online: www.MythicalMountain.com

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Need a ride to WasabiCon? Take @Uber – and the first ride is FREE for attendees!

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Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through their apps, they make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From their founding in 2009 to their launches in hundreds of cities today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer…
And now Uber is in Jacksonville!
Getting to and from WasabiCon can sometimes be a challenge with other things going on in town (like the Florida/Georgia game) – so we’ve partnered with Uber to give attendees a FREE RIDE!  Just use the code WASABI when you sign up (via the app: uber.com/app) and your first ride (up to $20) is free.  Here’s the details:
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FEATURED TALENT: GAAM (@ilovegaam) returns to WasabiCon!

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GAAMWhat is “GAAM”?  In their own words…
“GAAM is a culture company. We throw events revolving around video games, and try to bridge the gap between the gaming and non-gaming audience. People bond and socialize over music, food, entertainment, art…so we make sure our gaming events revolve around that with a touch of something special and memorable, always while doing good.”
The team from GAAM will be hosting a couple of creative events/presentations at this year’s WasabiCon.  Details will be announced soon!
For now, check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ILoveGAAM

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SPONSOR: Thanks @CalliopeGames for supporting the show!

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Calliope GamesFrom their website: “Calliope Games is a family-run company that was founded in September of 2009 by Jordan and Dawne Weisman, and Ray Wehrs. Collectively, we have been engaged in the gaming industry for over 70 years! Our efforts are supported by our longtime family friend Jay Barnett and our new friend Kristine Steinke.
Calliope Games publishes quality tabletop games that are fun, affordable, and meet the time demands of our busy 21st Century lifestyles. But that’s only part of the story… Calliope Games is really about facilitating experiences that people will remember for a lifetime; it’s the relationships we build, the camaraderie, it’s our imagination and the laughter we share that’s truly important. Providing you with a means to achieve these experiences is what Calliope Games strives to do.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Calliope Games and the products we offer. It’s our hope that our games will facilitate fun interactions between you, your family, and your friends. Please take the time out of your busy life and surround yourself with the people you care about, then play a Calliope game and create a few memories of your own.”
We’re thrilled to have Calliope Games as a part of WasabiCon 2015.  Thank you for the support!

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SPONSOR: Kawaii Box (@KawaiiBoxCo) & Japan Candy Box (@JapanCandyBox)

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KawaiiBoxLogoKawaii Box is the cutest monthly subscription service. Subscribe Now and receive a box filled with hand-picked kawaii items from Japan and Korea directly to your home every month.
♥ Free shipping worldwide
♥ All items are 100% original & licensed
♥ 100% Safe & Secure payments
Subscribing to the Kawaii Box is 100% safe. All payments are processed through a secure connection. The box will be shipped in the end of each month and the shipping is absolutely free, anywhere on the planet! Each box includes 10-12 cute, original and licensed kawaii items. Try and subscribe today!

JapanCandyBoxJapan Candy Box is the sweetest monthly Japanese candy subscription service. Subscribe Now and receive a box filled with hand-picked quirky Japanese sweets directly to your home every month.
♥ Free shipping worldwide
♥ 100% Safe & Secure payments
Subscribing to the Japan Candy Box is 100% safe. All payments are processed through a secure connection and you can easily cancel your subscription at any time. Your box will be shipped at the end of each month and the shipping is absolutely free, anywhere on the planet! Each box includes 8-10 delicious, special and quirky Japanese candies and snacks. Try and subscribe today!

We’re thrilled to give away a couple of boxes as prizes at WasabiCon 2015… and we can’t wait to see what’s inside.  Thanks Japan Candy Box and Kawaii Box!

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