SirGeeksalot Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I've been thinking up a checklist of things you need to take with you to LFCC (or conventions in general). This may be useful for anyone going to a convention for the first time. Mine is: * Tickets (entry and photoshoot) * Camera * Spare batteries for phone/camera * Copy of the schedule (so I can plan ahead and mark off who I'm meeting where and when) * Folder for photos and autographs (you really don't want to carry them in your hands most of the day or stick them straight in your bag!) * Cardboard tube (for posters or prints - similar to above but it's easy to get caught out) * Coat (in case it rains) * Sunscreen (although you expect to mostly be indoors, it's all too easy to get caught out with queueing outside or sitting outside for a bit during the show) * Notebook (personally always take one, just in case) Anybody think of anything I've missed? - G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Your own items you want to get signed by the guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverneil Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Water,snacks, headphones and maybe a book/ comics also I got plasters incase of blisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acsel Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Couple of obvious ones like food/drink and money I guess. Considering the weather I'd be taking at least one decent sized drink regardless of whether you intend to buy food there or not. Pens/Pencils or whatever to go with the notepad. Anything you want to get signed (be it items or if you have your own signature book). Any props you might want to have. I'd personally recommend a small bottle of handwash or something. I'd hate to be walking around with greasy hands and meeting guests or handling items. Same could also be said for a can of deodorant. Maybe a small carrier bag or other bag to put things in. Entertainment if you want it on the journeys to and from the event. Any appropriate overnight stuff you may need if you are staying for more than a day. If you are cosplaying you may want stuff like sewing equipment, tape, glue, etc to make quick fixes to costumes. Some of those are a bit too specific and wouldn't be part of a must have list but it depends what you are doing really. A lot of that is probably taking it too far but it's up to each individual how prepared they want to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Towel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minchb Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Take some paracetamol just in case a headache arises :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRichard76 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 A Thermal detonator to chuck at people. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsEllacott Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Seeing all the suggestions of water...I think I will have to locate the toilets...and scedule time to go into my plans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod0509 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 With my Capt America helmet I think I will be getting a headache on Sunday, it weighs 1.6Kg Don't forget cosplay stuff! I am just going through everything now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky114 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Headache tablets are always useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toria Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 At this rate i'm gunna need painkillers and vapor rub and tissues... I caught a nasty cold and it doesn't seem to be going away at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Don't forget the urban camo-paint... for that sneaky VT line insertion... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyKirsty Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Wetwipes, deodorant , food (sandwiches, biscuits and sweets), drink (water and mountain dew), monster munch crisps , ibuprofen and asprin in case i feel ill , autograph items, poundshop plastic A4 box to store the autos in. Agenda printed out for the group i'm with so we all know what time to meet up and where etc during the day. Mobile phone, portable charger, camera and batteries for camera. Change of clothes as I might get tired/dirty or stressed whilst cosplaying. Some gifts for a couple of guests that I have met before . Oyster and housekeys. Purse with lots of money (lots of five pound notes) and earlybird tickets.. Hope I haven't forgotten anything. Oh and get a good nights sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mflowers Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Your own items you want to get signed by the guests I'm using the free 8x10s provided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelV Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Food Water Headache tablets I take an A4 hardback envelope with a few plastic wallets in to put my photos straight in - it's small enough to go straight in my rucksack and not get damaged. Camera - fully wully charged. Hand sanitiser What I'm not taking this year... my coat. One less thing to carry around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKKNIGHTS Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Water lots of water and snacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithporter23 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Couple of obvious ones like food/drink and money I guess. Considering the weather I'd be taking at least one decent sized drink regardless of whether you intend to buy food there or not. Pens/Pencils or whatever to go with the notepad. Anything you want to get signed (be it items or if you have your own signature book). Any props you might want to have. I'd personally recommend a small bottle of handwash or something. I'd hate to be walking around with greasy hands and meeting guests or handling items. Same could also be said for a can of deodorant. Maybe a small carrier bag or other bag to put things in. Entertainment if you want it on the journeys to and from the event. Any appropriate overnight stuff you may need if you are staying for more than a day. If you are cosplaying you may want stuff like sewing equipment, tape, glue, etc to make quick fixes to costumes. Some of those are a bit too specific and wouldn't be part of a must have list but it depends what you are doing really. A lot of that is probably taking it too far but it's up to each individual how prepared they want to be. Cannot emphasise this enough!! Please people, personal hygiene is a must, especially with so many people in a confined space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helliquin Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 A Thermal detonator to chuck at people. I'm steering clear of you this weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 A Thermal detonator to chuck at people. I'm steering clear of you this weekend!!! Surely that should be the otehr way around.... stay as close as possible, he'll be chucking it at people... Time to invade some perosnal space me thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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