Author Topic: Wonder Northwest 2012 (Read 48992 times)

acton · « **on:** November 04, 2011, 06:32:54 pm »

Looks like Wonder Northwest is making a return. Nothing much on their site yet. I defiantly marking my calendar.
Wonder Northwest 2012
May 26th & 27th, 2012

http://www.wondernorthwest.com/

maydrock · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:58:07 pm »

umm srry but what is that

hawk222 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:49:01 pm »

Wonder NW was alright, but it seemed a bit cramped to me. The smaller amount of people was nice, but it needs a more open location, IMO.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:29:47 pm »

Damn...It's later this time....I can't since I'm going to Fanime instead...

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2011, 10:28:44 pm »

Maydrock; it's a small convention in Portland, last year's was the first one. It's sort of a general geek convention.

I'm actually really excited about this! I had fun there last year, and it was nice to have a smaller con not long after Sakuracon to combat that awful post-con depression.

Maiku · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2011, 07:53:39 pm »

I went last year and had a good deal of fun for a small, new con. However, that weekend is reserved on my calendar for Anime Oasis. I know it's also the same time as Fanime. So I say if you can't make it to one of those then head to it.

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2011, 01:49:16 pm »

YAYAYYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAAYAYYAYAYAYYAYAYES!
it was fun for me
just to see people and hang out
and Rock Band ROCKED!

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2011, 12:48:20 pm »

ill be going maybe i might kidnap the children with me agian

nyahaha · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2011, 05:39:31 pm »

I had alot of fun last year, so I will most likely go again~

kittykat1blabla · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2011, 12:47:42 am »

This sounds great! I don't have any friends that cosplay really so this seems like a good opportunity to make some.

Animeman73 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2011, 02:46:03 pm »

Okay I'm a little out of the loop. What is Wonder Northwest?

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2011, 02:54:38 pm »

It's a super small nerd con, last year it was very chill and super fun

Also I am aiming to make a She-Ra costume for this,

Animeman73 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:56:01 am »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on December 28, 2011, 02:54:38 pm

It's a super small nerd con, last year it was very chill and super fun

Also I am aiming to make a She-Ra costume for this,

She-Ra!?! BAGS!!!! There's a name I haven't heard in forever. But how could you know about She-Ra she was on when I was a kid back in the 80's? Bring back Filmation!

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:04:37 am »

Quote from: Animeman73 on December 29, 2011, 09:56:01 am

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on December 28, 2011, 02:54:38 pm
It's a super small nerd con, last year it was very chill and super fun

Also I am aiming to make a She-Ra costume for this,

She-Ra!?! BAGS!!!! There's a name I haven't heard in forever. But how could you know about She-Ra she was on when I was a kid back in the 80's? Bring back Filmation!

It's on T.V. late at night, and I had a She-Ra book when I was little that I loved.

WonderNW · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2012, 03:46:29 pm »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on December 28, 2011, 02:54:38 pm

It's a super small nerd con, last year it was very chill and super fun

Also I am aiming to make a She-Ra costume for this,

Looking forward to seeing your She-Ra! Make sure you take a picture next to one of our Hordak banners!

Yes, we're going to be back again this year. Memorial Day weekend, May 26th & 27th. Our website is getting bigger by the day, so definitely check there for information. We also update our Facebook page regularly with photos and videos of panels from last year.

This year, we're looking to reach out to Anime and Manga fans more, while still keeping our general Pop-Culture focus. You guys are a huge part of the pop-culture movement and nerd scene, and shouldn't be left out! As I write this, I'm working to get some Anime/Manga vendors for you all to enjoy.

Also, I'm really stoked to see those Homestuck cosplays!

If you have any questions, ask away! We're busy getting things running, but will try our best to keep an eye on this thread.

Keep an eye out for us at SakuraCon. A group of our cosplaying staffers will be there, and are more than willing to answer any of your questions. At least one of them will be carrying around a red Wonder Northwest bag from last year, and they'll be cosplaying Assassin's Creed, Homestuck, and Inception (yes, the movie).

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:15:26 pm »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on December 28, 2011, 02:54:38 pm

Also I am aiming to make a She-Ra costume for this,

I think I remember hearing you say something about this once...

I've thought about going to this con before. Last year, I was a temp adviser for the gaming club at my college, and we talked about going to the debut con, but nobody was really motivated enough to do the paperwork (which is kind of the norm for them, unfortunately).

If I go, I won't know for sure until it gets closer to con time.

WonderNW · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:45:22 pm »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on April 04, 2012, 05:15:26 pm

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on December 28, 2011, 02:54:38 pm
Also I am aiming to make a She-Ra costume for this,

I think I remember hearing you say something about this once...

I've thought about going to this con before. Last year, I was a temp adviser for the gaming club at my college, and we talked about going to the debut con, but nobody was really motivated enough to do the paperwork (which is kind of the norm for them, unfortunately).

If I go, I won't know for sure until it gets closer to con time.

Why would you need to fill out paperwork to go? Where's your college located?

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:04:33 pm »

We would've needed to fill out travel request paperwork for the club to use its funds for the trip. Clark Community College.

kit2kit · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:23:07 pm »

Yesss!
I've been waiting for this.
I had so much last year.
I'm for sure going C:

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:27:34 pm »

I cannot wait to go again I am super excited for this :3

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2012, 11:33:32 am »

SO change of plans
I have two choices:
Moogle
or
Missingno

WHICH ONE!?!

hieis_girl1 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:21:37 pm »

Totally going this year, as I signed up to be a volunteer. lol

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2012, 01:24:27 pm »

I'm going to try and give it a shot

Try and have Leaf done by then.

hawk222 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:18:29 pm »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on April 06, 2012, 11:33:32 am

SO change of plans
I have two choices:
Moogle
or
Missingno

WHICH ONE!?!

I've already seen Moogles. Let's see Missingno!!

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2012, 12:18:51 pm »

@Hawk: I was think Missingno, since it's going to be way easier. Hopefully there will be some other pokemon cosplayers there who I can glitch heheh...

kit2kit · « **Reply #25 on:** April 10, 2012, 09:05:04 pm »

So I'm going as Ninten this year (Ness pretty much) And I was wondering what are the rules on weapons?
Is there going to peace bonding cause I would like to bring my baseball bat. But I don't have to if it's frowned upon.

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2012, 12:16:39 pm »

Last year there wasn't any rules, my friend brought a real sword (Kept it sheathed (most of the time))
but that will probably change

WonderNW · « **Reply #27 on:** April 11, 2012, 01:28:14 pm »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on April 11, 2012, 12:16:39 pm

Last year there wasn't any rules, my friend brought a real sword (Kept it sheathed (most of the time))
but that will probably change

A lot of us who run the show are cosplayers. As long as we don't see the sword out (except for photos), or it isn't being brandished and swung around, its fine.

kit2kit, A baseball bat is absolutely fine to bring as long as you don't swing it around.

Our rules for this years' show are up on the website here: http://wondernorthwest.com/rules.php

THE RULES

If it's not yours, don't touch it, take it, write on it or draw on it
If you bring a prop (sword, lightsaber, blaster, giant robot) don't threaten people with it, swing it around, or hit people with it - even if they are your friends or enemies
No "glomping" or tackle-hugs without asking first. If they say no, then don't do it!
Wear clothes

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2012, 11:48:09 am »

So simple...

WonderNW · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2012, 02:31:04 pm »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on April 12, 2012, 11:48:09 am

So simple...

No reason for it to be overly complicated, really.

If any of you are interested in volunteering for the show, you can submit your info through the website here, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch with you.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2012, 03:48:55 pm »

Quote from: WonderNW on April 11, 2012, 01:28:14 pm

Wear clothes

...does this mean I can wear a speedo?

Well, if I go, it looks like it would not be a pre-reg thing. However, the site doesn't have at the door prices. Any idea on how much that is?

Shadow · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2012, 08:20:18 pm »

Really hoping my group and I can go this year! The location and price is definitely great, now we just have to see if it will fit into everybody's schedule.

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2012, 09:02:27 pm »

some of my friends and i are planning an alpha kids group. we're all pretty psyched.

kittykat1blabla · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2012, 09:54:06 pm »

Sooo, I'll most likely be going to WonderNW in my Silver cosplay. I don't know who all I'll be bringing along, but I know quite a few people who will be attending.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 22, 2012, 10:34:54 pm »

I have 3 outfits planned for this. I'm only wearing two of them, but it depends.

I'm wearing my Steampunk Cheshire Cat for sure on the second day for the contest. And if my fellow Pirates can come, I'm being Gibbs from Pirates of the Caribbean. If they can't, I'm wearing my original Mad Hatter outfit.

Shadow · « **Reply #35 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:19:31 pm »

If I can end up going I have too many costumes I'd want to wear. D: This truly seems like a great convention to bring Hit-Girl to, so I'd love to do that. But if Tommy can go, he'll be Jack, so I'd either do Sweeney or Angelica. But then if I do Angelica what would Sees do? Ffffffffffffff. Too many costumes and not enough time.

kittykat1blabla · « **Reply #36 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:30:02 pm »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on April 18, 2012, 03:48:55 pm

Quote from: WonderNW on April 11, 2012, 01:28:14 pm
Wear clothes

...does this mean I can wear a speedo?

Well, if I go, it looks like it would not be a pre-reg thing. However, the site doesn't have at the door prices. Any idea on how much that is?

Actually a friend of mine who had gone before had said it was fifteen dollars to get in.

Sorry, I didn't see the question at first.

CloudStrife32 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 23, 2012, 07:20:42 pm »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on April 18, 2012, 03:48:55 pm

Quote from: WonderNW on April 11, 2012, 01:28:14 pm
Wear clothes

...does this mean I can wear a speedo?

Well, if I go, it looks like it would not be a pre-reg thing. However, the site doesn't have at the door prices. Any idea on how much that is?

On the website, you can pre-order a badge, for $15.
If it's anything like last year, you'll only have to pay $15 for the whole weekend, at the door as well.
Last year my fiancee and I pre-registered and only paid $10 each. And then our friend, who forgot to pre-reg, only had to pay $10 at the door as well.

I hope this helps.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #38 on:** April 23, 2012, 08:44:10 pm »

Quote from: kittykat1blabla on April 23, 2012, 12:30:02 pm

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on April 18, 2012, 03:48:55 pm
Quote from: WonderNW on April 11, 2012, 01:28:14 pm
Wear clothes

...does this mean I can wear a speedo?

Well, if I go, it looks like it would not be a pre-reg thing. However, the site doesn't have at the door prices. Any idea on how much that is?
Actually a friend of mine who had gone before had said it was fifteen dollars to get in. Sorry, I didn't see the question at first.

That's okay.

Quote from: CloudStrife32 on April 23, 2012, 07:20:42 pm

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on April 18, 2012, 03:48:55 pm
Quote from: WonderNW on April 11, 2012, 01:28:14 pm
Wear clothes

...does this mean I can wear a speedo?

Well, if I go, it looks like it would not be a pre-reg thing. However, the site doesn't have at the door prices. Any idea on how much that is?

On the website, you can pre-order a badge, for $15.
If it's anything like last year, you'll only have to pay $15 for the whole weekend, at the door as well.

Same price at door...? Awesome! My next paycheck will come after the pre-reg cutoff date, so this would be my best bet.

kittykat1blabla · « **Reply #39 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:31:56 pm »

So if anyone went to MewCon in Vancouver, is the convention around that size? Smaller? Bigger?

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #40 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:34:30 pm »

i've never been to mewcon, but i believe that last year wonder northwest was about 200 people...?

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:29:36 pm »

It's about the same size as Mew usually is. Though, you don't have all the drunk people and it's all ages no matter what!

I'm excited for this, you have no idea!!!!

kittykat1blabla · « **Reply #42 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:39:47 pm »

Well MewCon is a fun-sized convention, and I'm excited about Wonder, though I'm not all that sure what I'll cosplay if I don't get my pokemon cosplay done in time.

WonderNW · « **Reply #43 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:30:45 pm »

Quote from: Chibachi Nero on April 22, 2012, 09:02:27 pm

some of my friends and i are planning an alpha kids group. we're all pretty psyched.

Can't wait to see this! I'll probably be wearing my Jake English costume because it's easier to deal with than my Karkat costume. But who knows, maybe I'll wear that, too.

WonderNW · « **Reply #44 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:31:20 pm »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on April 24, 2012, 02:29:36 pm

It's about the same size as Mew usually is. Though, you don't have all the drunk people and it's all ages no matter what!

I'm excited for this, you have no idea!!!!

We had around 1000 people over the course of the weekend last year.

WonderNW · « **Reply #45 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:14:22 pm »

Wow, three posts in a row, sorry folks!

But this one is important. We have the judging categories for this year's costume contest ready! If you'd like to enter, the information for all of that will be up on the website shortly.

Best Kid
Best Period Costume
Best Prop
Best Cartoon/Comic/Game Character
Best Overall

And before you ask, yes, anime counts as cartoons and manga counts as comics, guys.

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:08:35 pm »

1000 really? I thought it was way less

I am so entering the costume contest!

acton · « **Reply #47 on:** April 29, 2012, 08:51:54 pm »

Quote from: WonderNW on April 25, 2012, 04:31:20 pm

Quote from: nekovamp13 on April 24, 2012, 02:29:36 pm
It's about the same size as Mew usually is. Though, you don't have all the drunk people and it's all ages no matter what!

I'm excited for this, you have no idea!!!!
We had around 1000 people over the course of the weekend last year.

Wow I never though I thought it was around 260. By the way, I did register last week.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 02, 2012, 01:45:27 am »

I hope the contest is in the afternoon....I have to go to church that morning XP

I'm definatly entering my Steampunk Cheshire Cat! My White Rabbit and Mad Hatter might be joining me too!

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #49 on:** May 02, 2012, 01:59:13 am »

might be going if we work things out :3 ~ get to wear my Guy Cecil cosplay for the first time !

News:

Author Topic: Wonder Northwest 2012 (Read 48992 times)