Autographs

Kumoricon uses a hybrid model for autographs where some Guests of Honor (guests) offer one free autograph, and some autographs will need to be purchased.

Free autographs

Guest
NANO
darkbluecat
Crusher
Lollia
OR3O

All participating guests will be signing at their designated table at their assigned times, unless an otherwise specified location is notated. Each attendee is limited to one free autograph per guest who offers free autographs. Please note that only personal items brought by an attendee will be free. While guests may have prints, shikishi, or other merchandise at their booth, those will have a cost associated with them which will be communicated at the guest’s table or booth (and may be communicated online if timing allows). Any additional autographs after the first one must be purchased using the prices listed at each guest’s table or booth, unless otherwise specified by the guest.

Paid autographs

Guest
Johnny Yong Bosch
Zeno Robinson
Britt Baron
Michelle Ruff
Briana White
Stephanie Sheh
David Matranga
Xander Mobus
Allegra Clark

All Voice Actor Guests of Honor will only offer paid autographs. Guests will be signing at their tables throughout the day (when not attending panels, breaks, or otherwise specified). We will not be pre-selling them on our website this year. They will only be available for purchase at the convention.

Attending a paid guest autograph session

Only one (1) other individual may accompany you in line, except for parents/guardians accompanying minors, or persons providing accessibility assistance.
Please purchase your autograph through the guest's liaison prior to meeting the guest.

Ad-hoc autograph sessions

An ad-hoc autograph session is any time where a guest is signing at their booth outside of times listed explicitly on the schedule. All ad-hoc sessions follow the paid autograph session rules.

Autograph rules

All Autographs are at the guest’s discretion. Guests have the right to refuse to autograph anything or for anyone at their sole discretion. Some guests may have special requests, such as: no photos, requiring masks, only allowing one item to be signed, etc. All limitation requests from the Guest and Autograph Staff must be followed.
Guests will have merchandise and prints for sale at their discretion. Please have items ready for signing or payment ready for making a purchase when you are near the front of the guest’s line. Check with the Autographs Manager or the guest’s liaison to find out if the guest accepts cash, card, Google/Apple Pay, or some combination thereof. Personal items, unless otherwise specified by a guest, must be official, licensed products (no bootlegs). Fan art may be refused on a case-by-case basis; please confirm with Autographs Staff or the guest’s liaison.
Guests may refuse gifts, photos, or recordings individually or entirely at their discretion. Always ask a guest’s liaison prior to offering a gift to a guest.
To provide a fair signing opportunity to all attendees, please limit your time with a guest. If a guest does not have a line, you may converse with the guest but please be mindful of other attendees approaching and other cues the guest may give to indicate to wrap up the conversation.
No touching guests without permission. Ask first for hugs, handshakes, etc. and respect that a guest may be sick, tired, or have some other reason for not wanting to give hugs. “No” is a complete sentence, and do not ask the guest to explain why they do not consent to physical touch. Please be aware that some guests may require masks at their signings. Signage will be posted at the beginning of the guest line indicating this if this is the case. Please make sure to have a mask on you, just in case.
The following gifts are prohibited: gifts of homemade food, gifts of pre-packaged consumables that have been opened, or gifts of pre-packaged consumables with tampered packaging. All consumable gifts must be pre-packaged with visible seals intact, no exceptions. If you have a consumable gift, you must present your gift to the guest’s liaison for approval prior to presenting the gift to a guest. Guests have the right to refuse any and all consumable gifts.
Please remember that items to be signed or gifts must follow Kumoricon policies, such as props and weapons. Please review our Code of Conduct if you have questions about if your item would be allowed.

Q&A

General Q&A

How many items can I have signed?

For paid autographs, one purchased autograph equals one item signed. Free autograph sessions allow 1 free personal item to be signed. You may bring items with you to be signed, purchase items from the guest to get signed if available, or have your Kumoricon badge or pocket guide signed. Please remember that the guest can choose to not sign a particular item at their own discretion.

Can I pay for extra items to be signed?

Guests will have merchandise for sale while at their tables signing, and will have prices listed at their tables. While some may accept credit cards, it is recommended you bring cash just in case. Some guests may have limitations on the number of items to be signed; if such limitations exist, Kumoricon will communicate those limitations as soon as is practicable after we are made aware.

Will guests have posters, prints, or other items for me to purchase?

Guests are welcome to have their own merchandise for sale at their booths and will have prices listed at their booths should any merchandise be available. Not all guests will have merchandise or prints at their table, so be prepared with a backup just in case.

Will artists and cosplay guests have signings? What about sketch sessions or photo ops?

Each guest is different. Please keep an eye on schedule announcements for any special guest events. Some cosplay guests may have a booth; if they do, they will also be in KumoriMarket. Please see the KumoriMarket map to see where all guest signing booths will be.

How many autographs will be allowed?

Kumoricon sets no limit to how many paid autographs will be allowed, however, be mindful of any other attendees waiting in line behind you. Guests will be signing throughout the day, each day, in order to meet as many people as possible during the convention weekend. If there are any limitations, Kumoricon will communicate those limitations as soon as is practicable after we are made aware. Free autograph sessions allow one (1) free personal item to be signed.

Are accessibility accommodations available when purchasing autographs?

All guest signing booths have a VIP/accessible line. If you require accessibility accommodations during autograph signings, you may utilize the VIP line, even without a VIP badge. If you need specific assistance, please see the Accessibility Booth in Registration, or reach out to an Autograph Staff member to ask for assistance.

How early can I line up for a session?

You can line up at any time. However, if a guest's taped line area is full, consider that line capped until the guest returns and starts signing, or until the line moves enough that there is space within their taped line area.

Photograph Q&A

Can I get my picture taken with the guest?

Guests will have photo/selfie opportunities to purchase at their table, but may not allow recordings or video. Please ask that guest's liaison what the guest will allow, and pricing information. The liaison can take pictures for you, if you don't have someone to take the picture for you.

VIP Q&A

Will all VIPs get autographs from all guests?

No. Only VIP Premium members will get 2 no-cost coupons, which can each be redeemed with a guest of your choice. Please contact vip@kumoricon.org for more information on your VIP membership.

How is the VIP coupon redeemed?

VIP Premium coupons must be redeemed with the guest’s liaison prior to receiving your autograph. The coupon is good for one (1) standard autographed print or personal item. Any additional items or special requests must be purchased at the time of redemption. Guests have the right to refuse to autograph anything or for anyone at their sole discretion.

Accessibility accommodation Q&A

What if I have a disability that prevents me from standing for long periods of time? Do I still need to wait in the autograph line?

To accommodate accessibility needs, Kumoricon now has a VIP/accessible line at all guest signing booths. If you have accessibility needs that prevent you from standing for long periods of time, please utilize this line. If the VIP/accessible line is still too long for you and you need additional accommodations, please find an Autograph Staff to assist you and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.