Sakura Con 2011 (Apr 22-24) [schedule added]

[Chibachi Nero]

I'm going. I didn't think I was gonna be able to, but I mentioned that it was going on to my dad on Saturday, he said he'd take me, and by Sunday we'd pre-regged, booked a hotel and train tickets, and started on cosplays. I love my dad for letting me skip school to go to an anime convention. And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.

Gah, I'm excited.

[Kato_Shiroi]

Just thought I would mention that Pre-Registration closes March 20th and after that you will have to register on site @ full price. Also at this time 4 of the hotels are sold out/full so for those planning on booking their hotel room at the Sakuracon price they need to do that soon before they're all sold out.

Cheers!
Kato ~ Sakuracon Public Relations Pixie

[Animeman73]

Is that so? Just a good thing I already registered and got my Hotel room.

[Washougal_Otaku]

And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.

   I LOVE YOUR DAD!!!  Is he going as human form, or panda form?

[Chibachi Nero]

And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.

   I LOVE YOUR DAD!!!  Is he going as human form, or panda form?

Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.

[Washougal_Otaku]

And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.

   I LOVE YOUR DAD!!!  Is he going as human form, or panda form?

Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.

Tell him that a former Ranma cosplayer gives his stamp of approval!  (And maybe mention that I might be Ranma again at Kumoricon this year).

[Chibachi Nero]

And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.

   I LOVE YOUR DAD!!!  Is he going as human form, or panda form?

Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.

Tell him that a former Ranma cosplayer gives his stamp of approval!  (And maybe mention that I might be Ranma again at Kumoricon this year).

Well, he was considering getting a one-day pass and checking out Kumoricon this year, if that's any incentive. I'm sure he'd be up for bringing Genma back if he did end up going. And I'll pass the message along.

[Washougal_Otaku]

And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.

   I LOVE YOUR DAD!!!  Is he going as human form, or panda form?

Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.

Tell him that a former Ranma cosplayer gives his stamp of approval!  (And maybe mention that I might be Ranma again at Kumoricon this year).

Well, he was considering getting a one-day pass and checking out Kumoricon this year, if that's any incentive. I'm sure he'd be up for bringing Genma back if he did end up going. And I'll pass the message along.

Sweet deal, and awesome!  Hope to see him there!  (And at Sakura-con, too!)

[veraca]

Just thought I would mention that Pre-Registration closes March 20th and after that you will have to register on site @ full price. Also at this time 4 of the hotels are sold out/full so for those planning on booking their hotel room at the Sakuracon price they need to do that soon before they're all sold out.

Cheers!
Kato ~ Sakuracon Public Relations Pixie

good thing I already pre-regged and get a free place to stay!

[Animeman73]

-Comes in shaking nervously- Gulp! Well now I've gone and done it! I've submitted a form to do a panel at Sakuracon. It'll be called Otaku 25 and older. I will admit to being a nervous wreck about it. But well the fact that i tried should in and of itself be taken as a sign of courage for this shy autistic adult.

[fleur_fraise]

Pre-regged yesterday~~ I'm so excited!

[DaemonForce]

Pre-regged yesterday~~ I'm so excited!

About time. o_O

I've been pre-regged since November. I'm not sure about the panels but I know the people in Seattle, know the area better than anyone I know and the con is going to be large enough that I might break my photo-record from the last AX. I'm really hoping this pulls through.

[fleur_fraise]

Pre-regged yesterday~~ I'm so excited!

About time. o_O

Well I'm sorry I didn't get money soon enough for you |:

[Washougal_Otaku]

-Comes in shaking nervously- Gulp! Well now I've gone and done it! I've submitted a form to do a panel at Sakuracon. It'll be called Otaku 25 and older. I will admit to being a nervous wreck about it. But well the fact that i tried should in and of itself be taken as a sign of courage for this shy autistic adult.

Well, I for one appreciate it.  I'm not quite 30, so I'd feel a little weird going to the one at KCon.  If I am able to go, I'll make this panel a priority.

[Animeman73]

Thanks Washougal_Otaku I appreciate that. Still, it might not happen it needs to get the okay from the Sakuracon staff and I believe it's a good idea to not count my chickens untill they're hatched. Still if it does go through any 25 or older Kumoricon goers who are planning on attending Sakuracon would be appreciated.  

[DaemonForce]

Well I'm sorry I didn't get money soon enough for you |:

Yeah, well you should be. :3

Well, I for one appreciate it.  I'm not quite 30, so I'd feel a little weird going to the one at KCon.  If I am able to go, I'll make this panel a priority.

A panel for my age group makes me feel a bit more at home at these cons. This will most likely be a priority for me too. <3

[Washougal_Otaku]

Thanks Washougal_Otaku I appreciate that. Still, it might not happen it needs to get the okay from the Sakuracon staff and I I believe it's a good idea to not count my chickens untill their hatched. Still if it does go through any 25 or older Kumoricon goers who are planning on attending Sakuracon would be appreciated. 

You can count me in!  (Assuming I get to go...)

[nyahaha]

pfftt I should probably pre-reg soon...

[Washougal_Otaku]

^ Might not be a bad idea...

Working on the paperwork now!!!

[fleur_fraise]

I found out yesterday that I'll be modeling for the lolita fashion show again this year! I'm so excited :D I even get to model for the same designer again plus I get to wear one of my own outfits, too.

So everyone should come check it out! It'll be awesome~

[nikkiolie]

Here is my checklist of things I need to get done before con
Sakuracon checklist:
Cut lilith wig (the wig is cut I just need to finish styling it and thin it out a little)
Get wings to sit properly
Fix pain on wings and bodice
Find tan tights?
Gold buttons for Date
Another layer or two of white paint on jacket
Studded belt
Fix taokaka
Finish Donald's tao mask

[DancingTofu]

Confirmed for staff last night; look for me in the arcade

[Kato_Shiroi]

Confirmed for staff last night; look for me in the arcade

  Excellent! I will indeed.

And that reminds me, I wanted to let people browsing the boards here that there are departments at Sakura-Con who still need staff. If you're interested go to the website www.sakuracon.org and click on the Registration tab and scroll down and click on Staff Info.
You can also check on the Sakuracon forums. There is a 2011 staff openings topic and listings there.

Cheers!
Kato

[Washougal_Otaku]

The paperwork has been submitted.  I plan on talking to the girl who represents the Finance Committee in about an hour (she needs to get out of a meeting, first).  If I can help it, I don't want there to be ANY errors or setbacks, and nipping them in the bud ASAP is always a good thing.

I'm also planning on getting myself measured for my Lina costume either today or tomorrow, then ordering the costume on eBay.  I'm also looking at e-mailing the makers directly to see if they'll be okay with a credit card payment rather than PayPal, because I hate those jerks.

Anyways, onto the subject!  Sakuracon!  YAY!!!

[Gryffinclaw Princess]

Sakura con is now iffy for me. :/
We have run into some issues with money with bills landing on the same day and only one of us working (Only one car and he doesn't understand that I can't get a job if I can't get there every day. D<).

If we do go we can't buy anything or really do anything except eat. :/ I have no cosplays finished for it so I probably won't even be able to cosplay. [/sigh] I am really upset now cause it was going to be my first and my first Kumo sucked balls so I was hoping Saku would be different.

[oslapedo]

Here is my checklist of things I need to get done before con

Oh god I don't even want to think about everything I still have to do!

[Malaria]

Oh god I don't even want to think about everything I still have to do!

I am right there with you, dude.

prop sword whyyyyy

[fleur_fraise]

Oh god. Okay here's my list:

Stocking:
-Receive wig
-Get blouse
-Get and modify blazer
-Make skirt
-Get socks
-Get shoes
-Make light up sword

Princess Bubblegum:
-Receive wig
-Make dress (I have the fabric and pattern, I'm just lazy)
-Get shoes
-Get body paint
-Make crown
-Get lab coat?

DWC:
-Re-attach some pearls
-Finish inside seams

...I think that's all.

[nyahaha]

FFFFFFFFFF the lists are starting. well...

Luki:
-Receive wig
-sew down the collar
-add pockets/ pocket fur
-make tail and pom poms
-make hat
-make shoe cuffs
-tape bottom of shoes pink
-make sword
-make knives

Kiki:
-receive wig
-make dress
-make bag
-get shoes
-make broom
-get small ipod speakers
-make cover for speakers
-make Jiji
-make hair bow

DWC Miku:
-receive wig
-add decorations to wig
-make corset top
-make sleeve
-make skirt
-make top side skirt
-make cage skirt
-get/ make small petticoat
-make faun legs/hooves
-add flowers to mic
-possibly make train?

Kida:
-receive bag
-get ear cuffs?
-fix wig

Sakutaro:
-fix buttons
-fix giant pillow head
-finish plushie Maria?


Make Soul Jacket commission for Veraca.


whydoIdothistomyself

[~boogiepop~]

Mine is...

Genderbend Lucas Lee-
*Buy a new belt
*Buy tattoo paper

Nino-
*Remake track jacket
*Order new wig

Ric (For boyfriend)-
*Prod him to go out and get pants, shoes, shirt, and a tie
*Buy his wig
*Paint tie

Kumatora-
*Redye Wig
*Style wig
*Buy new gloves
*Remake hoodie dress

Duster (For boyfriend)-
*Redye pants
*Get a new shirt and paint it
*Style wig
*Get him facial hair
*Prod him to make his wall staples

Ramona-
*Finish hammer
*Remake Bag

Scott (For boyfriend)-
*Fix Sword

And I have to make a giant plush dog too. FFFFFFFFFF-

[DaemonForce]

Sandplay Kaito:
*Gloves
*Style the wig

Sebastian Michaelis:
*Fix loose threads

Cantarella Kaito:
*Everything

I have already oversaved a ridiculous amount and I'm falling behind schedule. It's about time I put my money to use. :/

[nikkiolie]

Here is my checklist of things I need to get done before con

Oh god I don't even want to think about everything I still have to do!

Are you still going to try to do Morrigan?

[AgehaIX]

Since im bored, ^w^

Finn
Shorts.
Backpack.

Sora
Twin blades.
Head band.

Iggyko
Pockets.
Wig.
Hat.
Sleeves.
Shoes?
Broom?

[Fuyuko]

If I'm still going with my original (unaffordable) plan, I'm going to have to get these before April:

-Miyuki
.Pink wig
.Serafuku

-Kurama
.Red wig
.White shirt
.Purple trimming
.White pants
.Pink shash

-(casual)Nigaito
.Green scarf

-Chibi!Canada
.Red ribbon

-Sheep!Nicolae
.Puff jacket
.Sheep hat
.Bell necklace

I'll most likely save Miyuki and Kurama for another con but everything else I may be able to do. :'3

[CLAP_attack]

8D ;; mine isn't hectic ;;


Roy Mustang
- new wig
- new gloves
- lose pounds to get back in the pants OTL

Cross Marian
- repaint the gun
- replace the missing barrel
- reglue buckles on the boots
- ..lose pounds again.

[tofutakeout]

Oh god...the lists. I can't do it. I don't even want to think about it.

But hey at least my rooming situation has been taken care of. Now we just have to worry about a ride. And now I have to work like a maniac with sewing.

[oslapedo]

Are you still going to try to do Morrigan?

Not for Sakuracon, I'm planning on working on it and getting pictures in the summer, so I might wear it to Kumoricon but I'm not sure ~

[Washougal_Otaku]

So, we just got an e-mail saying that the form we were told to fill out, requesting financial assistance from the college to help us get to Sakura-con, was the WRONG FORM!  (I hate that there's always someone who's incompetent that causes our club to suffer).  I just hope that we won't get denied the money because of it.

[AgehaIX]

got meh shoes and my broom. ahh yeahh. im on a roll. 

[Animeman73]

I've already got everything including my wig for my copstume so I just have to sit and wait.

[Chan_Highwind]

Franziska VonKarma. Loli-pirate. MAYBE France.

But this sakura will be more epic than before.

[CLAP_attack]

my wig and gloves are onnnn the way

[KHking]

I WISH APRIL WAS HERE ALREADY.

[veraca]

lol I don't I need time.

BTW to anyone who uses the 520 bridge:

So anyone who'll be using the 520 bridge, there are tolls that might be in effect for SakuraCon.

520 Tolling FAQ - including toll rates
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520FAQ.htm
According to that, any day of the week between 11pm and 5am is 0$- aka free!

Another option is to skip the 520 Bridge, and take the I-90 midspan over Mercer Island. Other options include going through town on the north and south sides between Bellevue and Seattle.

*If you're just staying on I-5 the entire time you won't have to worry about the 520 Bridge at all.

my post has a tiny bit more info in the sakura forums: http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=21157

[nyahaha]

lol I don't I need time.

[DaemonForce]

lol I don't I need time.

I need time to help with the economic effort.

.......

Also, every time I see your name I think of that stupid laugh from Dishonest John. :/

[Animeman73]

I actually would prefer to wait so I can build up my account. The travel expenses won't be that bad since my gainfully unemployed  (retired) parents will give me a ride up. The biggest expenses will be the hotel, followed by food, and souveniers.

[DaemonForce]

Oh I hear that. Add Seattle's room tagging practices to this mess and the total bill gets ridiculous. Souvenirs run me about ~$300(I love art, shut up). Roundtrip travel isn't so bad for me($40) but the hotel is murder. The rooms are almost full now and I know someone that is willing to foot a $800 bill for a 4 day stay. That is bull. Not even AX gets this damn expensive and it shouldn't be when people are scared stupid because of weak money. I'm trying to talk him into rooming with others to keep himself from slitting his own throat. No luck. :/

[veraca]

800$ for 4 nights isn't bad though. It IS Seattle and you ARE by the convention center, considered the heart of downtown in some respects.. Split that between four people and you're home free!

But I'm lucky that I get to stay at a place for free. No my expenses are always: gas, parking, food & spoils.
Because of my luck, I can go to a con with a mere 100-200$, depending on how much I want to fork over for food.

[princessmoon]

Best Western for 3 nights is only $300(+/-), which was roughly the same as last year. The walk to the con wasn't so bad when we attended. We really don't mind walking a few minutes if it would save us several hundred dollars.

Oh boy, is it that time already? I better get started soon!