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what a great man. Ok, not the best signature on my puzzlebox, but you were warned in advance and think it's cool it is signed by the master. When in pain, and you keep being so friendly and sincerely cool, you get all my respect! Maybe it would have been an idea to put Ashley Laurence with him in the sort of office-cube he was sitting in. I mean, because of her eyeproblem and the flash sensitivity. Now you couldn't take pictures around her (even with flash off), even when R2D2 was driving around there, minding his own business, adnd people taking pictures of that. With a cube like mr Barker had, you don't have that problem. Lovely woman by the way (but that another topic)

I'm afraid I also am one of the happy few. I was there on sunday and had an awesome event. I missed out on a few things (for example, I didn't see mr Brooker) Loved the cars, loved the cosplay audience.. but most of all I loved the guests. And that is the main reason for me to come. Quite often I get dissappointed by 1 guest or so (for example: not being friendly) None whatsoever this event, and straight from the beginning! on sunday! Last but not least, the staff. A big compliment. Being strict when needed, and yet keeping it so friendly. My full respect for showmasters cs for this awesome event.

My guess: because he couldn't buy them online anymore (shop being closed)

Actually, I've got a Ecko (brand) shirt that I'm wearing every time I go to events. At first it was a coincidence that I noticed when I saw the pictures of some events, now it's become a sort of gimmick for me.

Will K9 also be the rest of the weekend on display? Like the cars? (just not the photo op with mr Leeson then) I'm only able to attend on sunday, and really would like to see it.

actually they're doing a convention together this august, not only Burt Ward and Adam West, but also Julie Newmar (Catwoman) With all 3 doing conventions... how hard can it be!

Wouldn't mind if it was a huge success and everyone was planking... while I'm getting my autographs

That doesn't bother me, just so long as I have somewhere where I can dump my things, lol! The one thing that does matter is where you said there was a problem with the room! not cool.

I'm hoping to come from the Netherlands, but I'm having a vulcano deja-vu

I find it truly amazing what you guys have built up as an event. (same with CM) The guestlist keeps on growing, just when I thought, wow that's a lot of guests, you keep 'em coming. (oh and please keep 'em coming! :)) I just wanted to share my respect. When you organize such a huge event, and succeed in keeping down to earth like you do (for example, any serious question get's an answer, rapidly, in here)... That is just awesome. There are organizers that can learn a lot here!!! (no sarcasm here, just a sincere, really big thank you in advance)

Just come anyhow, I found out that (most of) the visitors won't bite. Just prove your friends wrong, have a good time with new friends and show them afterwards what they missed. (been there on myself few times)

I'm also from the netherlands, but I'm there on sunday. Hoping to see Oliver Smith, maybe I can bring something with me for you. (depending where you are from offcourse :) ) But where did you find out that they are doing sunday only? Because in the days topic it says that the dates for them are to be confirmed.

ok. if you must... announce it then as long as it's not a friday only guest, in that case don't announce it, even better anyone coming that friday should sign a contract that no-one is allowed to say a thing about that evening (gutted that I booked my plane-ticket for the saturday) look at my few posts, I'm a troll!

thx for the tip Tina, I also booked at the aquarius. indeed good fares, and perfectly located I heard about "the tube going through some of the rooms" and the breakfast not being the best? Been there before?

Ok thanks for the fast response!

Is there a big difference in crowd noticable? I'm coming ove on sunday (but I don't know if I should take the early bird ticket or regular entry) Do these few bucks really make that difference?

Kenneth Cranham also does cons, as does Claire Higgins... please SM? You have their numbers! (oh and while you're at it, please also convince Grace Kirby to come. Do whatever it takes, kidnap her dog, or drug her if neccessary, she HAS to come ) more ontopic: are the attending days of mr Smith known already? (pretty pretty please also on sunday)

thanks for clearing that up, coming from the netherlands it is a good thing to know you won't get much signed on the friday would have been a long worthless trip. thanks again.

Just out of curiosity, while the event is planned from friday-sunday, none of the guests will be attending the friday, is that correct?

Sci-fi? Maybe it is Kenny Baker?! (I heard he played R2D2) I don't think he signed before...

Sad.. I really was looking forward to this event, it has been a while since my last visit on a showmasters event. But, you know? Those family issues are way more important then any venue. So good for you guys that you have chosen for family first. I hope all is well very soon. Hope to see you on an event soon. all the best

over 50 guests, so at least 11 more guests to be announced, damn this is going to be a fun, but expensive, event...

thanks, I am serious about bringing the (yes, real) machete to the con, that's why I'd travel per train or boat, since your luggage isn't searched/scanned then. And yes I was kidding when I said I'd bring it to the plane... (sorry that it didn't come over that way) The machete is wrapped securely, and not ready to be used instantly. (hell, it's even hard to unpack at the event) Thanks for the warning however I'll keep it in mind... @ Nicky, I agree that is the risk, and that's why I also have a minimum number of guests befor booking (2 in my case)

trouble I have with the late announcement is my transport. I prefer flying (since I'm from the netherlands) and need to book preferable asap. (ryanair) but when, for example, one of the jason voorhees actors is announced, I need to bring along my machete. See the picture at the customs? yes sir that is a machete, but I collect autographs on it. ok son, go ahaed and fly with that machete in your backpack... or a syringe to sign by Shawnee smith for example... So: I need to know in advance if I need to book a boat/train or a plane... Besides that there's currently just 1 guest interesting enough for me to come (what if he cancels??) (that's mr Dreyfuss by the way, who still isn't on the homepage)

after security check, and customs, half an hour before flight-departure ryanair announced a delay of 6 hours. so instead of 11:00h I'd arrive at 17:00h. with my return flight still at 21:00h. So I went home, disappointed. thus, the only picture I've taken was at the carpark of dusseldorf weeze airport. But I doubt that's the pictures you want to see