LadyDeTemps Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I know this is going to sound like an obvious question but…What's the difference between a Film & Comicon, Collectormaina and Autographica?Having only been to LFCC for first time this year (it being my 2nd con EVER). I'm intrigued by different names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickkgirl Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 nothing really lfcc has bigger guests and a bigger show with more things to do and collector-mania can have big names and stuff to do and autographica has older guests from movies such as James Bond etc and historical guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted August 5, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2014 The names basically. Just different branding. Plus yes LFCC has far more room to have different 'zones' etc, while Collectormania has always been predominantly about signings, shoots and dealers. Autographica generally covers more 'classic' stars as well as Space guests and other more varied interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 So are they all the same 'format'? I notice some are in hotels which threw me a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted August 5, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2014 Autographica is yes. There's lectures and a dinner etc there. It's the most 'different' out of the three you've mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'd also say that you don't generally get the crowds at Autographica that you do at the events like LFACC and CM. You'd probably notice a difference with dealers as well, at events like LFACC and CM you are more likely to see dealers selling merchandise from newer films and TV series whereas the dealers at Autographica mostly sell autographs albeit there are usually a couple of dealers selling Space/Aviation related merchandise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'd also say that you don't generally get the crowds at Autographica that you do at the events like LFACC and CM. You'd probably notice a difference with dealers as well, at events like LFACC and CM you are more likely to see dealers selling merchandise from newer films and TV series whereas the dealers at Autographica mostly sell autographs albeit there are usually a couple of dealers selling Space/Aviation related merchandise. And chevron is just stargate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted August 5, 2014 Showmasters Admin Share Posted August 5, 2014 Autographica - This show has been around for many years and is a hotel based show with usually around 30-40 guests a day and about 2000-3000 attendees. It's aimed at Space fans, Classic TV and movie fans. It traditionally has older guests. Collectormania / Film and Comic Con - Showmasters started in Milton Keynes with Collectormania, and a little later they started London Film and Comic Con. They then branched out to run more shows and used the Collectormania name as this was best known at the time. CM Glasgow, CM GMex (Manchester, no longer running) and CM Midlands (Birmingham area, no longer running). At this point LFCC took off and became the premiere show in the SM year. So all new shows started after this have been call Film and Comic Cons. Cardiff, Newcastle, Sheffield and Belfast. For a while there was Collectormania London, which became EMS (Entertainment Media Show), but in the end has become LFCC WInter. LFCC Summer is the flagship event in the year and will continue to be so, with about 70-80 guests per day, with the biggest hall, the biggest guests and multiple zones. Followed by CM:MK Summer and LFCC Winter which usually have about 40-50 guests a day and get about 12,000 attendees a day All of the other shows either CM or FCC are basically the same with 30ish guests per day, talks, photo shoots, cosplay, comic zone etc. And about 3000-8000 attendees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted August 5, 2014 Showmasters Admin Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'd also say that you don't generally get the crowds at Autographica that you do at the events like LFACC and CM. You'd probably notice a difference with dealers as well, at events like LFACC and CM you are more likely to see dealers selling merchandise from newer films and TV series whereas the dealers at Autographica mostly sell autographs albeit there are usually a couple of dealers selling Space/Aviation related merchandise. And chevron is just stargate? Massive Events is a sister company to Showmasters and run show specific weekend conventions in hotels with between 4-8 guests and 300-1000 attendees. Currently running are... HalloWhedon - Joss Whedon event Eternal Twilight - Twilight event Chevron - Stargate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Autographica - This show has been around for many years and is a hotel based show with usually around 30-40 guests a day and about 2000-3000 attendees. It's aimed at Space fans, Classic TV and movie fans. It traditionally has older guests. Collectormania / Film and Comic Con - Showmasters started in Milton Keynes with Collectormania, and a little later they started London Film and Comic Con. They then branched out to run more shows and used the Collectormania name as this was best known at the time. CM Glasgow, CM GMex (Manchester, no longer running) and CM Midlands (Birmingham area, no longer running). At this point LFCC took off and became the premiere show in the SM year. So all new shows started after this have been call Film and Comic Cons. Cardiff, Newcastle, Sheffield and Belfast. For a while there was Collectormania London, which became EMS (Entertainment Media Show), but in the end has become LFCC WInter. LFCC Summer is the flagship event in the year and will continue to be so, with about 70-80 guests per day, with the biggest hall, the biggest guests and multiple zones. Followed by CM:MK Summer and LFCC Winter which usually have about 40-50 guests a day and get about 12,000 attendees a day All of the other shows either CM or FCC are basically the same with 30ish guests per day, talks, photo shoots, cosplay, comic zone etc. And about 3000-8000 attendees. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I was just looking and wondering if I needed to have different plans if I went to a collectormania rather than a comicon if that makes sense?:) Edited August 5, 2014 by LadyDeTemps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 you won't need to buy entry tickets for a Collectormania. but other than that there's really no need for a change of plans. finding a place to stay can be a bit more tricky maybe, London has more options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) you won't need to buy entry tickets for a Collectormania. but other than that there's really no need for a change of plans. finding a place to stay can be a bit more tricky maybe, London has more options. With london I can hop on the train and an all day railcard costs me less than a hotel (If you can find a hotel for less than £20 a night in london then your better than me. lol)....anything further afield involved lots of money and military style planning. Is there a reason why collectormania has no entry fee/prebook? I'd hate to turn up and not be able to get in. Currently pondering on trying MK collectormania or cardiff film and comicon next year. Edited August 5, 2014 by LadyDeTemps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Collectormania used to be held in a shopping mall. the no entry fee is kind of traditional due to that. it's held in a football stadium now. the crowds are big, but nowhere as big as LFACC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted August 5, 2014 Showmasters Admin Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks for the delineated explanation. I was just looking and wondering if I needed to have different plans if I went to a collectormania rather than a comicon if that makes sense?:) That's cool. And no they are pretty much the same, just different sized based on the venues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 I think I'm leaning towards going to the cardiff comiccon more...purely because... 1) I can make it into a holiday and visit dr who stuff 2) There seems to be more doctor who guests there than others 3) I can book entry tickets. If I learned anything from lfcc its PRE-BOOK EVERYTHING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky242 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 you won't need to buy entry tickets for a Collectormania. but other than that there's really no need for a change of plans. finding a place to stay can be a bit more tricky maybe, London has more options. Only true for the Milton KIeynes Collectormanias - you have to buy tickets for Glasgow (maybe they should change the Glasgow name to GFCC going forward) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 yes, for Glasgow it's different. but seeing the question was about "Collectormania" that usually is the synonym for the Milton Keynes show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now