Megacon 2011 review!

Another year, another Megacon over (weird to think next year marks 10 years since my first Megacon, and I have only missed one, 2003, that whole time!!), and it was a great one! I never encountered any drama (*gasp*), and there were a LOT of AMAZING costumes! The costume/civilian ratio is starting to be more in favor of costumes!! Looking through galleries makes me notice how many awesome costumes I missed!

Friday, I wore my Black and White Lolita dress, so I was nice and comfy. Bought my ticket (didn't even have to wait that long!!), helped to get hers, and we wandered around. Found and Julie got some photos of her. Continued wandering. I bought a Cinnamorroll plushie phone charm that was OMGADORABLE, and later got another Fantasy Puppet from A Midsummer Knight's Dream (a bosom buddy bat who is totally emo...glue drip from his eye resembles a tear, so I flattened his fur over one eye). The MKD people said Julie and I can retrofit our puppets from 2004 (yellow cables and all) with the new magnetic feature that helps to keep them on your shoulder. Good to know! *puts on to-do list* I also registered for the Anime Sushi costume contests (#56!).

Saturday morning, I was up nice and early to make sure I was ready to arrive by 11 to the con. Took only about 20 minutes or so to do my make up for The Fight (I didn't think to time it...haha), but I think it took longer back in "the day" to make my bangs disappear for Quistis! I finished getting dressed and put the wig on at the convention. Most of the day was spent chilling and waiting for my prejudging and lineup (and I got a little shoot in with Julie and hung out while she shot John and Lyn as the 10th Doctor and Rose Tyler). I was surprised how often I got stopped! Especially by cheerleaders and children! This year, the cheerleaders were really good (some bragged about sneaking in, but there was security at every door, so OMG YOU SNEAKED INTO A HALLWAY!!!) and were genuinely complementary and some even asked about my wig. I was totally charmed by a little (ITTY BITTY!!!) Princess Peach, and I think I got a new friend! She even found me during the contest (she was several groups behind me). I did not win anything in the contest (but I didn't expect to, the caliber of talent was waaaaaaaaaayyyyy above my butterfly-shaped head!!), but it was awesome to finally enter again, and Julie did a great job hosting, so I was happy for the experience!! I went into the Dealer's Room once....regretted it instantly, haha. Too hot!!!!! My make up held up great, so YAY for my mad skillz!

Sunday was Julie and my big day. Susan and Mary Test. We had a shoot with Maboroshi, which was fun! It's great seeing him around again. :] I was honestly surprised at the reaction to our costumes, and the number of people inquiring after Johnny. I think at one point I said we turned him into a bug and lost him....still looking. XD The highlight of the costumes: We made people laugh. Awesome. Caught up with and Jon (as Captain Jack) and hung out for a little longer. Eventually the trio of roomies headed home after a great day/weekend.

This morning, my legs STILL kill from Saturday (WHY do people ONLY crowd for photos when you are in the most uncomfortable of poses?????), and I am coughing...yay plague...

Overall, great weekend! I am sad I missed many friends who were there, but that's Megacon for you! It's HUGE!