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ROOM SPONSOR: little eLeague will host a game room at WasabiCon 2019!

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\"\"Little eLeague is a Competitive Team Gaming League for Youth ages 8-17. Their mission is to foster IRL (in real life) social interactions through Coaching, Connections, and Competitions using Esports as the glue. During WasabiCon 2019, little eLeague will be taking over the Compass Amphitheater at the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center and converting it to a game room.

Details regarding the room including hours of operation and special events will be announced closer to the event. You can learn more about little eLeague by visiting their official website at www.littleeleague.com – or follow them on social media:

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FEATURED TALENT: Little Red Fox Cosplay is coming to WasabiCon!

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\"\"Little Red Fox Cosplay is an accomplished seamstress and costumer from Mobile, AL. Red grew up backstage at local ballets and theater companies and spent her childhood assisting in the creation and repair of all kinds of costumes and props. Her expertise in sewing and working with a wide variety of crafting materials, as well as her keen eye and attention to detail, keep her in demand as a cosplay competition judge. Known for innovative designs and use of materials, she is always looking for projects that will challenge both her skill level and her artistry. She believes that cosplay is about having fun and being whoever or whatever you want to be, and she always remembers to put the ͞play͟ in cosplay.

In addition to convention and event appearances, Red also maintains Causeplay Gulf Coast, a group of talented cosplayers and builders who volunteer their time at charitable and community events, portraying favorite characters from comics, television, movies, anime, and gaming, and entertaining the crowds. Their interactions with fans helps bring attention to worthy causes while providing a little something extra to the event.

When not cosplaying, Red can often be found at her sewing table at home, listening to audio books and working on the next project, or playing video games and annoying her dog, Lily. She also enjoys board games and cooking, and is addicted to all things Harry Potter.

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FEATURED TALENT: 405th Southern Regiment – HALO Costumes and Props return to WasabiCon

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\"\"WasabiCon welcomes back the 405th Southern Regiment – Halo Costumes and Props community. Their mission? To support their code of Unity, Armour and Honor, by promoting an environment of creative collaboration, of Halo Costuming and Props, via their regiment and by extending their southern hospitality and craft throughout the community.

Their mission statement:

Honor. Armor. Unity.

1. Make quality armor, props, and help around the community both local and online. (Quality props attract the eyes of Bungie, Halo celebrities, and new members and work towards more fully suited members)

2. Consult with the 405th Source about donating time to do professional video tutorials, create artwork, write articles, and help maintain a professional, friendly and positive face for the 405th (VERY IMPORTANT! Provides reputation, new members, attracts important eyes like Bungie and Halo celebrities which is important if we want their approval to be an official group)

3. Attend conventions, public events and charities promoting the 405th name (Provides us with good reputation and more members)

4. And most important HAVE FUN.

The group will be on hand all weekend at WasabiCon hosting panels and meeting attendees.

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COMMUNITY GROUP: Extra Life Jacksonville will be at WasabiCon 2019!

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\"\"Extra Life is a charity that allows gamers to do what they do best in support of its parent company, the Children\’s Miracle Network. Children\’s Miracle Network is a charity group representing hospitals in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.  Since 2013, the Jacksonville Guild has raised thousands of dollars towards the charity\’s goal – and they show no sign of slowing down! Extra Life Jacksonville is returning to WasabiCon again this year to raise money and awareness for this very important organization. 

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FEATURED TALENT: The Sailor Scouts of Jacksonville are coming WasabiCon 2019!

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\"\"Fighting evil by moonlight! Winning love by daylight!

The Sailor Scouts of Jacksonville are a locally run and operated cosplay group specializing in costumes based on the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and her friends. They are here to defend this city from the Negaverse and bring some positivity! They achieve that through all the amazing skills their members possess: from sewing to crafting, to dancing and lots of things in between! Their mission? To make Jacksonville a more magical place!

The Sailor Scouts will have a fan table all weekend and will be hosting panels at WasabiCon 2019.

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MEDIA GUEST: Bryce Papenbrook is coming to WasabiCon!

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\"\"Bryce Papenbrook has been a professional voice over artist since the age of eight. He was introduced to the voice acting scene by his father, Bob Papenbrook, and has continued the trade in his footsteps.

Bryce has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows. Some recent roles include Eren in Attack on Titan, Kirito in Sword Art Online & Sword Art Online II, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, Chooki & Lydendor in Tenkai Knights, Red in Pokémon Origins, Machina Kunagiri in Final Fantasy Type-0, Masaomi Kida in Durarara!! & Durarara!! X2, Theodore in Persona Q, Makoto Naegi in DanganRonpa : Trigger Happy Havoc, Nagito Komaeda in Super Dangan Ronpa 2, Staz Charlie Blood in Blood Lad, Adrien aka Cat Noir in Miraculous Ladybug, Clay Sizemore in Soul Eater Not!, Kaname Isaki in A Lull in the Sea, Numerous roles in Call of Duty : Ghosts, Tiz Arrior in Bravely Default, Adol Christin in Ys: Memories of Celceta, Inky in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures Game, Black Ranger in the Power Rangers Megaforce Game, Sultan in Disney Princess Palace Pets, Lest in Rune Factory 4, Henry in Fire Emblem Awakening, Issachar in Shin Megami Tensei IV, Asbel Lhant in Tales of Graces F, Zidane Tribal in Final Fantasy Dissidia 012, and Guan Ping in Dynasty Warriors. Past leading roles include Shugo in .hack//Sign Legend of the Twilight, Jack in MAR, Jack Russell in Radiata Stories, Hanabusa Aido in Vampire Knight, and Isami Fujiwara in Noein.

AUTOGRAPH PRICES

$30 for an autograph (with a print or attendee supplied item.)
$30 for Photos/Selfies.
$40 for Voicemails/Recordings (subject availability.)

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FEATURED TALENT: Critical Fit is coming to help you LEVEL UP again at WasabiCon!

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\"\"What is Critical Fit?  From the website:

\”Fitness can seem like a daunting challenge for many of us. We struggle with the uncertainty of where to begin, the sheer number of options available to us, and the feeling that we may never change the way we currently are. I challenge these notions. With the guidance in this book and the programs presented herein, anyone can find success in fitness whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned fitness veteran. The program features a self-assessment protocol to determine your individual strengths and weaknesses, a system of workouts that give you the options to pursue your chosen domain of fitness, and progressions that keep you engaged and interested in that pursuit…\” (Read more: www.critical.fit/about/)

Check out this unique crossover of fitness and RPG culture as Critical Fit helps you roll for your own initiative during and after WasabiCon 2019!

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FEATURED TALENT: The Delta Fleet Star Trek Cosplay Group will be at WasabiCon 2019!

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\"\"The Delta Fleet is a non-profit Star Trek fan group that specializes in costumes and props from one of the most famous science fiction franchises of all time.  They will be returning to WasabiCon again this year to host panels, showcase at a fan table, and share the love of Star Trek for fans of the original franchise and event the newer projects like Discovery.

Additionally, the Delta Fleet supports a number of local and national charities to keep in line with Gene Roddenberry’s vision of better future.

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Who ya gonna call? The North Florida Ghostbusters are coming to WasabiCon!

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The North Florida Ghostbusters is a nonprofit charity driven fan group that is officially part of the Sony Pictures Ghost Corps division. The group was originally founded by Thomas Walters and Justin Light nearly 20 years ago and has grown by leaps and bounds. They have two locations they serve:

Gainesville (the home office/original location)

Jacksonville(their newest location as of 2017)

Their goals are to bust ghosts and create smiles and fun for everyone in our local communities! So you know who to call!! We\’re ready to believe you!

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FEATURED TALENT: Kii Cosplays is coming to WasabiCon!

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Kii (Kii Cosplay) has been cosplaying for nearly seven years. In addition, they regularly speak publicly about LGBT rights, and they’ve used these skills gained to present nearly twenty panels at conventions all along the east coast.

Kii’s personal favorite skill relating to cosplay is special effects makeup and body paint, though they also enjoy sewing and working with foam. In addition to using social media to share their craft, they also have used their online voice to educate people on disability-topics, as they have a physical disability, and they’ve learned that many people with disabilities are shy or embarrassed about cosplaying.

Kii’s message is one of inclusiveness – something WasabiCon firmly believes in for all its attendees! We look forward to seeing their presentations at this year’s convention!

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