EvilFluffyBiteyThing

Pretty much what Jimmyc said - plus, if you're keen to cosplay next time around, this is a great opportunity to meet cosplayers of all genres (anything from Attack on Titan to Steampunk) and get tips on what to use, how to build props and general advice on assembling your costume. The cosplay area usually has at least one talk on costuming - so they're great for inspiration and ideas. Don't feel shy to stop people in costume - we love to chat about what we're wearing, and if you ask to take a photo, be aware that the first thing we'll do is strike a suitable pose for you. Have a great time!

I third this. Plus Ryan was hilarious when I was getting his auto. Me: "Your Majesty" *attempts rubbish curtsy* Ryan (haughty King Louis mode): "lower." Everyone was fab, and really friendly. I had a great day, and bought far too many boxes of Pocky. Again.

There'll be a goodly number of us, I think! I'm coming in on the train, which gets me in for about half eight, so I'll tag on to wherever the queue's got to. Usual routine is that ticket holders queue to the left of the entrance (towards the Admiral Insurance building), while walk-ups queue to the right.

Permission to SQUEEEEEE?!

No six nations this weekend, Cardiff City are away, No Cardiff Blues either as far as I can find, so I think the march is the only other event during the day on Sat, and the Sunday is clear. Nothing else that I can see, so I think you're set!

That's a nice little gift for St David's day!

You're welcome!

The layout is pretty straightforward - as you go in you'll have the vehicle (The Mystery Machine this year!) in front of you, and there'll be stalls to the left and right both along the walls and then stretching into the main arena space. The guests are always towards the rear of the arena - some in a central 'island', the others ranged along the back wall. There's usually a large open area between them and the front of the hall which gets packed with amazing cosplayers, so there's always something fab in the vicinity! Photo shoots and talks are usually upstairs (the Speeder shoot might be in the foyer - the prop shoots tend to be there) - the Showmasters team can point you in the right direction. The team's usually located opposite the guest tables towards the front of the hall, facing inwards. There are generally signs up, and you can access the upper floors via stairs and lifts from each of the four corners of the main arena. The cloakroom is also usually upstairs on the first floor. I rather like not having a floor plan - it makes everything such an exciting discovery!

If you're there on the Saturday, don't miss Professor VeryMental. He's fantastic!

Aww, what a shame! Never mind - thanks for confirming. My autograph list going to give my bank manager nightmares as it is, so perhaps it's just as well!

Ditto - very happy!

Ta muchly!

At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, what about Anneke Wills (shown for Sat) and Kerry Ingram (shown for Sun)? Despite being on the list, neither have been announced on the site or the forum, and there are no tickets for their listed photoshoots. If they aren't coming, fair enough (though it would be fab if they are), but it would be great to have it confirmed so I know if I need to up my ever enlarging autograph budget again!

I won't be there on the Saturday this time, alas - so I send my support in electronic, written form instead. xx

Im wondering if there've been a couple of names mixed up - the list is, as I write this, showing Kerry Ingram appearing on the Sunday, but there's nothing on the site, and no photo shoot tickets on sale; but Carl is missing from the list, while he's on the site and tickets are still on sale...