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SPONSOR: Thank You @FUNimation for being a part of WasabiCon again!

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FUNFounded in 1994 with the acquisition of the hit television series “Dragon Ball Z” from Toei Animation. Since then, FUNimation® Entertainment now has more than 300 active titles and has established itself at the leading company for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States. FUNimation manages a full spectrum of rights with its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, Internet, and home video sales and distribution.

FUNimation is focused on acquiring and producing high-quality properties and the company takes pride in its exceptional production work and its proven formula for launching and advancing brands through its internal licensing, sales, distribution and operations departments as well as marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and grass roots marketing, plus cross promotion opportunities with licensees, national fast food promotions and promotional opportunities with broadcast and online content partners.

We’ve been partnered with FUNimation since Year 1 as they’ve continually provided us with prize support and viewing permissions.  THANK YOU for being a part of WasabiCon 2015!

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GUEST: Triston Johnson (@TristonDJohnson) from The Walking Dead

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TristonjohnsonAs you may have noticed – the first day of WasabiCon falls on Halloween this year.  So, in honor of the holiday, we sought out some appropriate Guest talent… of the “undead” variety.

WasabiCon is thrilled to announce that Triston Johnson from AMC’s The Walking Dead will be joining us for our fourth year in Jacksonville.  Triston has appeared in a number of episodes including:

  • “What Lies Ahead”
  • “Secrets”
  • “Pretty Much Dead Already”
  • “Nebraska”
  • “Beside the Dying Fire”

You can learn more about him on his official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/barnwalker

OR – follow him on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TristonDJohnson

Triston will he hosting panels both day and will have booth in the Vendors Room for selling prints and autographs.

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2015 Artist Alley Applications are now open!

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BW Midori SketchingArtists and creators of original content are an important part of the fan convention experience and each year we’ve celebrated this fact by offering discounted space for local talent to sell their commissions, prints, and other handcrafted goods.

Each Artist Alley space comes with:

One (1) six foot table in the Artist Alley area
Two (2) chairs
One (1) weekend pass to the convention labeled “Artist”

PLEASE NOTE that our Artist Alley is juried. This means that we review all applications and a committees from the event operations staff chooses the artists who will be approved. WasabiCon does this in order to make sure a variety of art styles are made available to the attendees – thus avoiding creators all selling the same style/presentation. This also helps artists by making sure they artwork is presented as a unique part of the event!

Each space is $100 (plus Eventbrite fees). There is a limit of one (1) table per artist. This is due to floorplan logistics and to be fair to other artists.

Up to two (2) additional Artist Alley badges may be purchased (per space) at $25 each.

Power and Internet access are available. Please see Section V of the Artist Alley Application.

Artist Alley spaces are $100 each this year and must be purchased before OCTOBER 24, 2015.

Please read and fill out this entire document and please (PLEASE!) print clearly. You should note that your application is not considered complete until after your space is paid for in full. No exceptions!

If you have questions about anything on this form, please call us at (407) 536-9272 or you can email Art@WasabiCon.com.

DOWNLOAD THIS FORM TO GET STARTED

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ARTIST ALLEY POLICIES

  • All artists and their staff are responsible for adhering to the Convention Rules and Weapons Policy posted online at http://www.WasabiCon.com/policies
  • The assignment of artist space will be solely at the discretion of Green Mustard Entertainment management.  While we will do our best to accommodate every request, we cannot guarantee a specific space.
  • Artist Alley packets containing badges and any other pertinent paperwork will be available for pickup before the event begins.  See SECTION VI: Hours Of Operations in the Artist Alley Application & Agreement for the exact dates and times.  Packets must be retrieved and badges worn before you will be allowed to set up your space.  Packets will not be mailed in advance for any reason.
  • Your Artist Alley space will be considered confirmed upon receipt of a signed contract with full payment.  Partial payments and verbal agreements do not constitute a confirmed space or guarantee of any kind.
  • Any cancellations must be received in writing no later than forty-five (45) days in advance of the show.  A fee of $25.00 will be charged for any cancellations.  Cancellations are not permitted after fourteen (14) calendar days before the start of the event and all fees (partial or complete) are non-refundable after that point.  All refunds will be sent via U.S. Mail within forty-five (45) days after the conclusion of the event.
  • Setup and breakdown times at the convention are strictly enforced.  Your table should be open and available for business during the officially posted Artist Alley hours.  Breakdown of your space should not begin before the Artist Alley closure time listed on your signed application.
  • Bootleg merchandise (aka “grey market goods” –  any/all unlicensed products and reproductions of any kind) including but not limited to weapons, costumes, accessories, and all products containing trademarked properties is not authorized for sale in any Green Mustard Entertainment Artist Alley.
  • Artists agree that no weapon or adult material shall be purchased by or handled by any person below the legal age of 18. You are responsible for furnishing adequate information to Green Mustard Entertainment as to the proper removal of a weapon or adult material from the convention after purchase.
  • Green Mustard Entertainment reserves the right to revoke or refuse any application or to deny access to and/or remove dealers from the event at any time.
  • Green Mustard Entertainment is not responsible for losses due to theft, damage, fire, acts of nature, acts of God, or other causes.
  • You are responsible for providing your own insurance, and neither Green Mustard Entertainment nor the hotel/convention center/event venue will be responsible for obtaining insurance for you, your company, or its employees.
  • It is your responsibility to collect, report, and pay sales tax and/or fees according to federal, state, county and city regulations.  Information and forms can be found online at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/sales_tax.html
  • Additional processing fees may apply if you pay for your Artist Alley space online (via Eventbrite).
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FEATURED TALENT: Noise Complaint (Cosplay Tap Dance Troupe)

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NoiseComplaintFTNoise Complaint is Florida’s premiere professional tap ensemble…

… that also cosplays.

They perform many types of shows from one-song one-offs to full length productions. Tap Dancers are dancers as well as musicians, and through the rhythms we create with their feet and their bodies along with some of the best music, new and old, they put together stellar performances that will have you both glued to the edge of your seat and dying to get up and dance.

There truly is no way to describe the experience of a Noise Complaint show, but the following adjectives may apply:​​

Loud | Rhythmic | Exciting | Musical​ | Nerdy​ | Epic | Fun
​ Fun | ​Memorable​ | Infectious | Strange (in a good way!)

…and most importantly: TAP​!!

**Technically, “tap” isn’t an adjective by any standard dictionary. However, with Noise Complaint, “TAP” is a noun, a verb, an adjective and a way of life.

This year Noise Complaint’s Saturday performance will be a “geeky Halloween” themed one for the occasion.  You won’t want to miss it!

Check out Noise Complaint’s official website: www.noisecomplaintlive.com

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FEATURED TALENT: Cosplay Model Candy Keane

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Candy KeaneCandy Keane is a professional  costume designer, costumer and owner of Three Muses Inspired Clothing costume and corset boutique in Jacksonville, Florida.  Her award winning costumes have been featured in magazines, TV and movies since starting Three Muses in 2005.

She is most well known for making and wearing the Slave Leia outfits featured in Empire Magazine and the E! Channel’s Top 25 Most Memorable Swimsuit Moments and also making the Leia costume Kristen Bell wears in the movie Fanboys.

When Candy isn’t working in her boutique, she can usually be found at conventions and events dressed up in a variety of costumes, quite often as Wonder Woman or Harley Quinn. She was most recenly featured in the book and Morgan Spurlock documentry ComicCon Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope as both Wonder Woman and Slave Leia.

Candy has been a regular with us since 2013, and we’re thrilled to have her back to WasabiCon!  She will be appearing at the convention on Sunday only.

 

Official Website: www.CandyKeane.com

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GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: David Sobolov (@volobos) is coming to WasabiCon!

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David SobolovDavid Sobolov is known for his work as a voice actor playing creepy villains, scary aliens, and edgy heroes on television, in games, and in feature films. He’s the voice of Gorilla Grodd on The CW Network drama The Flash, and Drax in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy animated series launching this fall on Disney XD. David is the voice of Shockwave on Transformers Prime, Azmodan in Heroes of the Storm (and two previous games) for Blizzard, Terrorrblade in DOTA 2, Bumble Blast and Krypt King in Skylanders, The Annihilator on Disney XD’s live action series Mighty Med, and Lobo on WB’s Young Justice and the game Injustice: Gods Among Us.

David was the voice of Depth Charge on the classic Beast Wars Transformers series, Tatsurion the Unchained (aka Bob) on Kaijudo, Lt. Vasquez in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Jul M’Dama in Halo 4, Dr. Garret Bryson in Mass Effect 3, Robocop in Robocop Alpha Commando, Lord Tyger on Spiderman Unlimited, and Spookie Jar on Sabrina: The Animated Series.

His face and voice were featured in the on-camera performance capture role of Rios in Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel for EA, and in the feature film Sparks. You’ll hear David speaking German in the first Call of Duty game, Klingon in Star Trek Into Darkness, English as the Gorn on Star Trek Enterprise and as both a Gorn and Klingon characters in game Star Trek Online.

David studied acting with the legendary Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York.

Be sure to check out his website (www.sobolov.com) and follow him on Twitter (@volobos)!

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WasabiCon Tickets Go On Sale THIS FRIDAY

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At long last!  WasabiCon 2015 tickets will go on sale this Friday night!  To make up for the delay, we’re going to grant a one day deep discount sale… so between 6:00 PM this Friday (the 14th) and 5:59 PM Saturday (the 14th) you can buy a 2-day pass for only $20.  (That’s the same price as a Saturday only pass!)

After that, ticket prices go up.  (See below.)

Questions? Contact@WasabiCon.com

EBSTEP ONE: Read the disclaimer before purchasing your ticket to the WasabiCon 2015. www.WasabiCon.com/Policies/#disclaimer

STEP TWO: Review the advance ticket prices and buy your ticket!  (Scroll down.)

The earlier you purchase your pass, the less expensive it is. (See prices on our official Eventbrite page.)

Waiting to buy tickets at the door?

– A Weekend (2-Day) Pass (at the door) is $35
– A Saturday Only Pass (at the door) is $20
– A Sunday Only Pass (at the door) is $15

Children ages three and under get in for free. Otherwise, ticket prices include all ages.

PARENTS: If you are purchasing a ticket for your child under the age of 18, you must be present with him/her at the event to pick up and/or purchase a ticket. You signature is required on the on-site registration form.

Questions? Registration@WasabiCon.com

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WasabiCon Vendor Spaces – we still have a few available!

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ShoppingThe Vendors Room at our convention is an important part of the holistic fan experience for our attendees, so THANK YOU for your interest in being a part of that. Your involvement grants eager fans access to merchandise themed appropriately for our event, and that is an invaluable part of the overall value of the convention experience. As a part of this year’s event, each Vendors Room space includes:

An eight foot by eight foot area (8 x 8) in the Vendors Room
One (1) six foot table
Two (2) chairs
Two (2) weekend passes to the convention labeled “Vendor”

Need additional “Vendor” badges for your staff? No problem! You can purchase one (1) additional “Vendor” badge for each space you order for an additional $25 when you process your payment online.

Power and Internet access are available. Please see Section V of the Vendors Agreement.

All Green Mustard Entertainment events offer pricing based on advance purchases. The sooner you purchase your space, the less expensive it is!

BEFORE AUGUST 10 12, 2015 – $160 per space
BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 – $180 per space
BEFORE OCTOBER 24, 2015 – $200 per space

There is a limit of four (4) spaces per vendor. This is due to floorplan logistics and to be fair to other vendors.

Please read and fill out this entire document and please (PLEASE!) print clearly. You should note that your application is not considered complete until after your space(s) is/are paid in full. No exceptions!

If you have questions about anything on this form, please call us at (407) 536-9272 or email Vendors@WasabiCon.com.

DOWNLOAD THIS FORM TO GET STARTED

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VENDORS ROOM POLICIES

  1. All vendors and their staff are responsible for adhering to the Convention Rules and Weapons Policy posted online at https://wasabicon.com/policies
  2. The assignment of vendor space will be solely at the discretion of Green Mustard Entertainment management.  While we will do our best to accommodate every request, we cannot guarantee a specific space.
  3. We will attempt to notify you of your table number and assignment no later than five (5) days prior to the event.  Vendors room packets containing badges and any other pertinent paperwork will be available for pickup before the event begins.  See SECTION VI: Hours Of Operations in the Vendors Room Application & Agreement for the exact dates and times.  Packets must be retrieved and badges worn before you will be allowed to set up your space.  Packets will not be mailed in advance for any reason.
  4. Your vendor space will be considered confirmed upon receipt of a signed contract with full payment.  Partial payments and verbal agreements do not constitute a confirmed space or guarantee of any kind.
  5. Any cancellations must be received in writing no later than forty-five (45) days in advance of the show.  A fee of $25.00 will be charged for any cancellations.  Cancellations are not permitted after fourteen (14) calendar days before the start of the event and all fees (partial or complete) are non-refundable after that point.  All refunds will be sent via U.S. Mail within forty-five (45) days after the conclusion of the event.
  6. Setup and breakdown times at the convention are strictly enforced.  Your booth should be open and available for business during the officially posted Vendors Room hours.  Breakdown of your space should not begin before the Vendors Room closure time listed on your signed application.
  7. Bootleg merchandise (aka “grey market goods” –  any/all unlicensed products and reproductions of any kind) including but not limited to weapons, costumes, accessories, and all products containing trademarked properties is not authorized for sale in any Green Mustard Entertainment Vendors Room.
  8. Vendors agree that no weapon or adult material shall be purchased by or handled by any person below the legal age of 18. You are responsible for furnishing adequate information to Green Mustard Entertainment as to the proper removal of a weapon or adult material from the convention after purchase.
  9. Green Mustard Entertainment reserves the right to revoke or refuse any application or to deny access to and/or remove dealers from the event at any time.
  10. Green Mustard Entertainment is not responsible for losses due to theft, damage, fire, acts of nature, acts of God, or other causes.
  11. You are responsible for providing your own insurance, and neither Green Mustard Entertainment nor the hotel/convention center/event venue will be responsible for obtaining insurance for you, your company, or its employees.
  12. It is your responsibility to collect, report, and pay sales tax and/or fees according to federal, state, county and city regulations.  Information and forms can be found online at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/sales_tax.html
  13. Additional processing fees may apply if you pay for your vendor space online (via Eventbrite).