Wall_E Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 We've all been there at one of these, get to the front of the queue, your chance to meet and idol you've been looking forward to for ages, so many things going through your mind of what to ask, then suddenly your mind goes blank... So the question is, mainly for any that have met him before, what sort of things have you asked him and got good responses for, or what do you plan to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Just a gentle warning: Stan is going to be extremely busy. It is more than likely you'll not get the chance for a longer conversation or him answering a question with a longer answer in the autograph line. If you have a question that's been on your mind forever your best bet is getting a ticket for the talk and trying there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsoldierspoon Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Honestly, I'm going already going to be superhappy if I succeed in getting his autograph that weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diabolik Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Due to the likely volumes, I anticipate one of those impersonal signing events where your items get taken off you by his minders on one side, passed along to him and by the time you get in front of Stan your item has been passed along to his minders on the other side, so you'll be lucky to even say "Hi Stan!" before you're pushed out of the queue! Hope I'm wrong but, excuse the pun "my spider sense is tingling"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fagan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Yes probably that is the thing here. Its great and all very well to have these guest announcements but when it becomes production line time you think what just happened then? I still feel like i haven't met john simm Norman reedus Alex Kingston Gillian Anderson Jeri Ryan so god knows what its going to be like when i meet sorry i mean see Natalie dormer and the emperor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railok Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'd recommend to go late on Friday evening. The more busier guests would have smaller queues by then and you'd have time for a chat and even a photo. Happened to me with Norman Reedus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted March 27, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 27, 2014 Due to the likely volumes, I anticipate one of those impersonal signing events where your items get taken off you by his minders on one side, passed along to him and by the time you get in front of Stan your item has been passed along to his minders on the other side, so you'll be lucky to even say "Hi Stan!" before you're pushed out of the queue! Hope I'm wrong but, excuse the pun "my spider sense is tingling"! The busiest guests at recent events have had special queues that have been organised far better, and allowed for a very short interaction. Not a production line or items being taken etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGreen Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Due to the likely volumes, I anticipate one of those impersonal signing events where your items get taken off you by his minders on one side, passed along to him and by the time you get in front of Stan your item has been passed along to his minders on the other side, so you'll be lucky to even say "Hi Stan!" before you're pushed out of the queue! Hope I'm wrong but, excuse the pun "my spider sense is tingling"! The busiest guests at recent events have had special queues that have been organised far better, and allowed for a very short interaction. Not a production line or items being taken etc. Certainly the experience with David Hasselhoff and Norman Reedus last year felt much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmer Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I think when it comes to guests of the likes of Stan we need to just be grateful to be in the same room as him...I don't think anyone is expecting a 5 minute chat with him. I'm happy just for someone like him to look up and smile as I get there, maybe a "thanks for coming" if I'm lucky too I'd recommend to go late on Friday evening. The more busier guests would have smaller queues by then and you'd have time for a chat and even a photo. Happened to me with Norman Reedus. I plan to go on Friday as well for that same reason. I can usually get most of the autographs I'm after because it's not quite as busy. I think all the queue were open last year as well on the Friday. I'd be surprised if it's like that this year but I would think a lot will be open queues that might not on the Sat and Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I've only ever expereinced the production line thing with Shatner...... had good experiences with other 'big' guests like Hasselhoff, Norman Reedus, Gillian Anderson, Jenna Coleman, Bille Piper, Mike Tyson etc etc so I'm optimistic that it won't be too bad but I doubt there'll be time for him to do any sketches or doodles sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDS Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I just want to be able to stand in front of him and say "Thanks very much Stan". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson1970 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Personally I don't think I will be able to utter anything in Stan's presence...Maybe a stupid cheesy grin...That is all. This is going to be such an awesome experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmikaelson Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 See this is why I love having my mum come down with me, she will talk to anyone with no fear at all, me I blush and go bright red and turn into a blithering idiot, so I usually make her go ahead of me in the queue spark up the conversation and I join in once I've calmed down a bit, she gets her stuff signed and the guest usually ends up carrying on chatting to me as she's waiting for me to finish up, she's a brill icebreaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StuartG2198 Posted March 29, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 29, 2014 I've only ever expereinced the production line thing with Shatner...... had good experiences with other 'big' guests like Hasselhoff, Norman Reedus, Gillian Anderson, Jenna Coleman, Bille Piper, Mike Tyson etc etc so I'm optimistic that it won't be too bad but I doubt there'll be time for him to do any sketches or doodles sadly Have to echo this, all of the "bigger" guests I've had really positive experiences with and not felt ridiculously rushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 See this is why I love having my mum come down with me, she will talk to anyone with no fear at all, me I blush and go bright red and turn into a blithering idiot, so I usually make her go ahead of me in the queue spark up the conversation and I join in once I've calmed down a bit, she gets her stuff signed and the guest usually ends up carrying on chatting to me as she's waiting for me to finish up, she's a brill icebreaker Do you hire her out? could do with an icebreaker myself... Can only go so far with asking them how much a wolly mammoth weighs? no...me neither, but it's just enough to break the ice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewizard Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 You wont know till you get there and see how it is. If luck is on your side, then your VT ticket will allow you to get in line while he is at his photoshoots, try and be one of the first he sees when he gets back, ask him how it went,how he is doing, if he is enjoying the UK, if it's not a cattle line and you're allowed to breath the same air as him and hand him your item, tell him you're a fan of him and whatever it is you are handing him to sign. Don't be scared to talk to the guests. They might be so stressed that they don't look up at you or engage with you but that's not your fault. Everyone has different experiences with guests and the unfortunate thing is you will never know until you see them yourself. No one really knows until the days although Friday is usually the best time to catch any guest, especially if you are willing to stick around till the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuariPodcasterWilliamson Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hope we're allowed to take pictures of Stan signing our items? I'm not too bothered about getting a picture with me and him (especially as his photoshoots have sold out and I know he won't be doing over-the-table photos) but will we be allowed to take pictures of him signing our items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hope we're allowed to take pictures of Stan signing our items? I'm not too bothered about getting a picture with me and him (especially as his photoshoots have sold out and I know he won't be doing over-the-table photos) but will we be allowed to take pictures of him signing our items? That won't be known until the day, sorry. The situation can even change on the day. You can ask before getting in line, but normally there should be a sign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuariPodcasterWilliamson Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hope we're allowed to take pictures of Stan signing our items? I'm not too bothered about getting a picture with me and him (especially as his photoshoots have sold out and I know he won't be doing over-the-table photos) but will we be allowed to take pictures of him signing our items? That won't be known until the day, sorry. The situation can even change on the day. You can ask before getting in line, but normally there should be a sign. Ok, thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuntydwarf Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Really looking forward to meeting the awesomeness that is Stan Lee, but my sister scared me at the weekend by telling me Stan is sold out. I'm assuming she meant photoshoots rather than autos, but can someone please say for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only_jay Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Really looking forward to meeting the awesomeness that is Stan Lee, but my sister scared me at the weekend by telling me Stan is sold out. I'm assuming she meant photoshoots rather than autos, but can someone please say for sure? Autos are purchased on day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuntydwarf Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Really looking forward to meeting the awesomeness that is Stan Lee, but my sister scared me at the weekend by telling me Stan is sold out. I'm assuming she meant photoshoots rather than autos, but can someone please say for sure? Autos are purchased on day! Thanks, thought so I am so going to kick her backside for scaring me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannycarroll2007 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Due to the likely volumes, I anticipate one of those impersonal signing events where your items get taken off you by his minders on one side, passed along to him and by the time you get in front of Stan your item has been passed along to his minders on the other side, so you'll be lucky to even say "Hi Stan!" before you're pushed out of the queue! Hope I'm wrong but, excuse the pun "my spider sense is tingling"! Similar to Evander Hollyfield but still worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvaNemesis Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I have no idea what to expect with Stan, but with Gillian Anderson I remember she looked up, smiled and said "We've met before, how are you?" Which was great. I had a little bit of interaction with Jeri Ryan too. David Hasselhoff did speak quite a bit to me, because first of all I'd put together a collage for him to sign consisting of several first season Baywatch photos surrounding the two photo-shoot pictures I'd had done with him, and in addition to that, I was wearing my LA County Lifeguard jacket and carrying his rescue can that was used in the show, so he took time to engage in conversation about both... which made me feel a bit Baywatch-geeklike lol but it was nice at the same time ;-) Edited April 2, 2014 by SilvaNemesis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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