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Mods/Showmasters people :) Could you help please? Would love to meet Sam Neill on Saturday but his photo shoot is late & I've got an early train that's already booked. There's only high batch numbers left...is it worth me buying one & speaking to the pit boss or is it better not to risk it? His photo shoot is the last one of the day. Thanks for any help :)

So very happy to have Collectormania back. Very well set out and lots of space which was ace. Photo shoots really well organised. Staff great - The lovely man who helped me at the end of Carlos Valdes queue deserves a special mention. Thrilled with my photos. Fantastic guests. Loved it being in Birmingham :)

Absolutely loved the event. Cannot say enough good things at all... But in regards to security it was very lax. I got there early to join the queue for standard entry on Saturday and was probably about 100/150 in the queue. When the doors opened at 11am we went straight in. I had 2 bags. ..both small but still neither was checked and I didn't see a single person in front of me stopped. Someone in front of me had a huge suitcase. As I said event was amazing and had a great day. ..but in this climate everyone was expecting to be searched and I would have been happier if I had been!

Absolutely gutted. I won't be able to ever go to events in Brighton. Much too far. Much too expensive (being the main thing). Only been to Brighton once in my adult life and although I loved it, the train journey and the cost of the train journey was just too much (talking not far from £100!). If the events are moving away from London to Manchester and Brighton, this pretty much cancels them out for me. Shows are only going to get bigger and bigger, and that sounds like they may eventually move away from London altogether. Unless they move to the Midlands (which is very unlikely) - this will cancel out these type of events for me altogether. See it as only a negative pathway. Also splitting guests over three events may work in regards to capacity but it also means chances are the guests you want could be at another event - whereas before we knew London was a good bet. Also concerned about Collectormania - hope this won't stop altogether.

Think it would be amazing....would definitely go. The cast list is endless and could imagine that say Evanna Lynch would be a possibility of someone who would like to get involved etc! Imagine there would have to be approval from both WB and the incredible JK Rowling though, which makes it tricky and I guessing why there has never been one before? There must be a reason why as its one of the most popular and enduring franchises. A fantastic idea, would love to see this happen.... :)

Anyone know when dates for Collectormania next year will be confirmed? There is already a forum for LFACC Summer up but no mention of Collectormania 2016 at all?

This is in no way different to how guests are booked now so will make no difference. All guests who are booked to appear can and do cancel when work arises, irrespective of what it is. It's partially irrelevant if they have to go to SDCC because it could be anything they need to go and do if the situation calls for it, a big press interview, a film festival, reshoots ect. Even if SDCC was on the weekend before or after the guest may still have to cancel as it's possible the schedule would require them to be there a few days before or after and they might not be able to make it back/over in time. It's SM's decision when to run the event and who to get. If they have shot themselves in the foot having it on the same weekend and can't get many guests/or people don't go it's their issue and they will learn from it. It's fine to express concern but why don't we all wait to see what happens. They aren't stupid and have been doing this for a long time. ************************************************************************************************************************* Agree completely that SM know what they are doing - but if they can't get many people/guests they may learn from it - but as we know tickets sell out quickly and are likely to sell out before guests are confirmed this year (as everyone is aware of how quickly they suddenly went for 2015), so if they cannot get guests then it will directly affect us the consumer as we would have already brought tickets. I am certainly planning to buy my tickets the minute they go on sale - there is no refunds, so if they cannot get major guests or guests we are interested in due to the clash - there is no returns on tickets, so it is very much the fans issue too..... Personally, I am not sure what I 100% think about this clash, but my gut feeling is it's only negative results not positive.....

1) Daniel Radcliffe OR Friends cast reunion 2) Other 80s stars - Winona Ryder, Eric Stoltz, Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald etc etc etc 3) Hayden Christensen (can't see this happening) 4) oscar Isaac - before he becomes too famous! 5) Kit Harrington - just becausep I can't see anything beating MJF.....but JK Rowling (not v likely I know) may be a consideration to do it all for her chatity/foundation! Personally I would love a Roswell cast reunion!

Camped out for Pirates of the Carribean premiere and Potter....Pirates was worth it, got everyone but Potter was always so hard and never did well. I've waited quite a few times (more than I could count) for premieres...normally from 10.30am-till it starts at 7.30pm. I couldn't do it now! I am glad I stopped before it got impossible. I was in London before the last Hunger Games premiere to watch a show and there were people camping Sat afternoon for the Hunger Games premiere on the Monday!

Only just realised this....missed last CM as couldn't make the date. ..this will be the first year since CM4 that I haven't attended a Collectormania! Im actually really sad about that!! Always done 1 a year, both if possible...Hopefully I can make the next CM kn 2016!

I second this. I would especially like to meet Courtney Cox and Skeet Ulrich. Yes yes yes, this would be amazing...imagine that group shot! Ive seen photoshoot with Neve and Skeet before! This is a great idea!

I got Michael Gambon without a diamond pass, thanks to help from my lovely friends :)

I get 2 (if I can) sometimes there are 2 films or tv shows I like, sometimes I get one as a gift/surprise for a friend and the main reason is sometimes I want one to frame and one to put away safe! (I know I know but I worry about them on the wall, even with borders and out of direct sunlight....the only one I have on my wall which is a single one is Leonardo DiCaprio and thats coz I tried so many times, so one is fine!) For Noah Wyle I was definitely going to get 2! Is the limit 5 now? Maybe it could be reduced to 3? Def not 1 though as others have said that is too restrictive

Thank you to the very kind lady in MJF photo queue who gave me some of her water! I was absolutely gutted I had left my water on the table in MG photoshoot and that was a long wait without water! It was do hot! That was really kind of you, hope your photo came out well (you went in long before me as you were GP) :)

its so not a class thing many people that have diamond passes have put everything they can into the ticket and the weekend i know this for shore , Dimond passes are people that want to be guaranteed to get what they have wanted for a very long time and are happy to help make it posable for it to happen for the show and for themselves , it is totally nothing to do with class or money , gold also are big collectors and some spend there money on these passes and autographs instead of a holiday as thats what they prefer , again is not a class thing or a money thing , we look out for all fans out there and that goes to the hart of what we are here at showmasters and is our ethos not everyone here is well off or has always had money so we look out and do the best we can for the masses not the few , but it has to be fare for everyone and diamonds and golds to help us give things away to everyone to enjoy jason I understand completely the need for different passes. My post was in no way a swipe at Showmasters (as I said in the above quotet) but just a general feeling I had got from some posts on here. We are all fans, all in it together. The amount of money a standard ticket holder spends is still alot and they still deserve to have as good a time as everyone else . I think that was being missed in some cases/opinions thats all. :)

James Tolkan. Claudia Wells. I made some tough decisions this year but am above and beyond delighted to what I did get so no complaints just hope they do another one. Rose Leslie absolutely gutted she cancelled Saturday....fingers crossed for next time!

Reading through posts (not picking out anyone in particular but in general), its beginning to feel very us and them... almost Upper Class (Diamond and gold) & the very lowly lower class of standard entrance. I completely agree that DP &GP pay for everything they get & deserve priority, have no issue with this at all but standard attendees also pay alot of money & deserve to get what they paid for too & enjoy the event too. It's not okay to miss out on photoshoot that you have paid for just because you couldn't also afford GP to get you through quicker. There seems to be some insinuation in some posts (not SM) that if you were a real fan you would get DP or GP. I am a real fan of MJF, I brought a photoshoot and was delighted with that. It doesn't mean I am less of a fan than people that brought a DP, just that I have a different budget! As I said, I have absolutely no issue with DP & GP & what they get....but I do have an issue with being marginalised or looked down on for being standard entry. I paid more for this con than any other I have ever attended & we help make it all happen too & deserve to enjoy it as much as anyone else! Just thoughts...

55 minutes to get in seems like a really long time as thats people waiting outside not inside getting vq or spending money! As I have said a few times now I am beyond greatful for the amazing help I had getting to my BP photoshoot, so this is not me just having a go but hopefully being constructive.... you don't queue that long to get into concerts (not even at O2) or even the Olympics (5/10 minutes tops and I had to go through scanner and have my bag searched)! I know we can't open multiple doors as that wouldn't be fair with regards to VQ tickets but I really think having numerous staff walking down the queue scanning tickets and stamping peoples handto show they had been scanned would work or I am sure others have better ideas...but people do need to get in quicker. Also maybe not having photoshoots at 9.30....the earliest photoshoot needs to be at the time the last person in the queue gets in...so if it does end up taking 55 mins then first photoshoot should be at 10 etc. Loved the incredible photoshoots I had and am beyond delighted to have been given the opportunity to meet the amazing guests I have and I understand thats its DP and GP that make these possible but as an ordinary standard ticket buyer, I spent more on this event than I can ever imagine - all attendees make the event happen :)

Short Circuit anyone?! Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg would be ace! Plus if we have Steve how about Tom Selleck and Ted Danson too :)

I find this really really sad. Its an honour to have been in such an amazing trilogy that people love so much....I know it must get old people wanting to talk about the same thing all the time but its also a major privelige. I guess you just have to respect that opinion though I will never get my head around it I can't tell you how excited I was that Zach Galligan had Gizmo in his photoshoot. He is owning his fame and knowing thats why most people would want to meet him. I really respect him for that and am honoured to have met him!!

Rose Leslie and James Tolkan (as I didn't get to meet him and just realised I have a Top Gun photo for him!). Please could we have Noah Wyle rescheduled as well :)

Yes agreed! Eric Stoltz has been on my list for years (see signature! ) & I would be beyond excited if Andrew McCarthy and Judd Nelson were there too!! What an awesome trio that would be!!

Most of the photoshoots that started easrly were split shoots so anyone who missed the first one could go to the other one later in the day. Bill definitely had a second shoot later. Yeah and the 2 photoshoots is a great idea but the 2nd Bill photoshoot was during MJF talk, so it was either 9.30 or not at all! I found it so stressful I was nearly freaking out before I had even got in the venue. I am immensely greatful to the staff that helped me with this and my lovely friends. It would have been a devastating start to the day to have missed this and I was really delighted every one helped sorting this out for me, thanks all :)

Twinzz - I agree. Every one I know stays for the entire day too. I don't know anyone who get their stuff and leave, especially as things are spread out throughout the day. I would be very interested to see how much people leaving is relied on to relieve overcrowding. Also, people generally would all aim to get there for opening, even if they did plan tobleave early so there is always going yo be immense liines at opening! Not singling any one comment out but have seen remarks about people getting to photoshoots early or refusing to leave when their batch is later...I know it defies logic and understand and agree with what you are all saying but I understand why they won't leave...its because of experience in most cases, I imagine. Say you are told to come back later and the guest goes home sick or the photoshoot finishes earlier than expected as there is less people...then the 2nd photoshoot is cancelled. Its an innate fear that people have about missing things at these events. That fear was not unfounded this year -2 guests cancelled Sunday and Robert E didn't sign Sun so some DP missed out. Though these things can't be helped and I am not blaming anyone, the result will be everyone will be even more eager to get everything done on Day 1 next year because who knows what will happen next day or day after? Its not necessarily logical but I do understand it :)

Im not arguing at all, I thought we were discussing? Thats why I said stamp their hands, so u have workers walking down the queue to scan a ticket then stamp the hand (so its not done in entrance) , then as the queue moves (as the people 1/2 a mile away would already br scanned) when you get to the entrance you walk through the door, as u walk through u hold ur hand up with the stamp on. That way you still enter in order but there is no delay at the actual entrance as everyone has been scanned prior to that point. In no way was anything in my post having a go at LFACC - these are ideas for improvements and Im just thinking of ways around a 1/2 a mile queue for entry. Im really confused as to why you thought I was saying people weren't scanned, when my point was about ways to scan quicker in future? No malice here, just discussing. :)