Jump to content

Sebster118

Members
  • Posts

    555
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    5

Posts posted by Sebster118

  1. 3 minutes ago, Mfahey79 said:

    Nice, will both be in their show costumes? as it could be read as it will only be Sylvester?

    I’m wondering the same myself.

    Ticket page is saying ‘Aldred & McCoy in costume’

    Would be great if she will be in costume as well, since I’ve already had a photoshoot with Sylvester McCoy in costume at this year’s LFCC.

    • Like 1
  2. See if I can liven it up with my usual summing up and pics.

    This was my first LFCC and SM event since 2019, and for me, it was stress-free, but tiring.
    Only had 1 autograph and 2 photoshoots.
    But it was good to meet some fellow cosplayers for the first time in years, especially in light of a personal circumstance a couple of years back.

    Main highlight was having a photoshoot with Sylvester McCoy in costume, while cosplaying as his Doctor.

    Good points:
    Crew member complementing me on paying in £5 notes for an autograph
    Guest area less of a mosh pit
    Got to see (not meet) almost every guest, even if a few were just brief glimpses
    Almost every trader accepting cash
    Trader tables in a straight, rather than staggered, alignment
    The lady selling the tribbles putting up with my Klingon (some of the tribbles didn't even get frightened)
    Being able to visit the Lego displays in the afternoon

    Negative points:
    Morning queue for Robert Emms was limited for health and safety reasons - could have either done with Mr Emms being in the guest area rather than the Star Wars Zone, or VQ tickets
    At least one trader only accepting card
    No slush drink stall like the one held in 2018 & 2019
    Some others, but these are on Olympia's end rather than Showmasters

    • Like 1
  3. I’m here all 3 days.


    Friday was quiet. I only got one autograph, and a friend got Temuera Morrison’s autograph by lunchtime that he decided to go to a cinema in the afternoon.

    Yesterday was busy and my friend decided to settle for half the autographs he planned to get before taking the coach back home, while I had some company with some fellow cosplayers before having a photoshoot with Matt Smith.

    Today, I’ve only been to Sylvester McCoy’s talk, and waiting for his costume photoshoot.

  4. 10 minutes ago, Mfahey79 said:

    I had just re-started my job that year, and managed to scrape together 3 out of the 4 on diamond passes. I compromised on hotel and went to a hostel. Nice place, but lesson to be learnt is in July, find somewhere with air con

    And near a tube station or bus stop on a route that can get you to Olympia, or a nearby station that’s a short walk away.

    • Like 1
  5. @D-C-A

    Think I spent that amount in 2018 where I accomplished meeting all the surviving male Doctor Who actors at the time, with about 2/3 of that amount on Diamond Passes.

    My current plans are photoshoots with Sylvester McCoy and Ernie Hudson in costume (met him at Collectormania in 2017), and to say Hi to Andrew Cartmel.

    • Like 1
  6. Hopefully we’ll have Jodie Whittaker and/or Jo Martin.

    I missed out on previous opportunities as I personally didn’t feel comfortable attending the events on those occasions in view of the pandemic.

    But now at a comfort level and got no other commitments at the same time that I will be attending all 3 days.

    • Like 1
  7. I wasn’t at the event due to personal circumstances, and personally not feeling comfortable with large gatherings at this time, so I don’t have all the facts.

    I recall one past LFCC where I eventually met one non-Diamond guest at a past LFCC in the afternoon because the Gold Pass holders were getting priority and the VQ number range remained the same throughout most of the day.

    Some of the posts/suggestions here reminded me of a much smaller event I went to that only had a few guests where the VIP ticket holders could meet the guests during a time slot in the morning, after which normal ticket holders could meet them if time allowed, or wait until they’re available in the afternoon. Although I don’t think it would work well for a large-scale event.

     

    On a side note, I have met Brian Blessed a couple of times in 2004, including a Collectormania that year.

  8. On 6/4/2020 at 2:49 PM, Sebster118 said:

    Disappointing but expected and understandable.

    Unfortunately, I won't be able to go on the November dates due to other plans and commitments.

    But am keeping an eye on the Collectormanias, and next year's LFCC.

    My other plans in regards to location have been cancelled but there may be an alternative arrangement at the same time, or on another weekend.

    Have booked a hotel but not bought any tickets yet in case circumstances continue to make me feel it'd be best to stay safe and stay at home.

  9. 13 hours ago, Starbuck73 said:

    With new announcements that any new arrivals into UK airports will be subject to 14 days quarantine, surely this means LFCC is done for July....?

    Wouldn’t be surprised if guests who live outside the UK decide to cancel.

    See what the PM says today.

    Also, I remember Showmasters saying they’ll review the situation in a few weeks time.

×
×
  • Create New...