Faerie Tanith Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I'm sure a topic like this probably exists somewhere, but I'm on my phone and searching is awkward so feel free to lock this if needed. What's the way to go about giving small gifts to the guests we meet? I'm aware that it may vary person to person but has anybody done this before? If so, what was the gift and how was it received? I've not yet decided but I was thinking I may bring a drawing for a few of my guests. It's something small, and I'd put them into a plastic sleeve. My concern though is would that then be something they could hold onto and take with them? Is there some sort of guideline as to what's okay and what's not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Some guests may be careful and not take home food items for obvious reasons. Anything awkward to transport may be an issue too. But pictures or drawings are definitely appreciated and not an issue at all. An unique item is always appreciated, especially if the guests have a connection to it. Two examples from personal experience: Peter Williams from Stargate is a Football fan and used to collect the Beanie Babies released for a World Cup ages ago. I brought him the German one to a show cause he had mentioned at another event he never found it. He was so happy, you could tell he really appreciated it. I met him again shortly after Germany hosted the World Cup. First thing he did was hugging me, then he took my hands and told me he had been thinking about me throughout the whole tournament. Or Katee Sackhoff from Battlestar Galactica. At the last SM Event she appeared I wanted to get a picture signed I took when she appeared with James Callis in Manchester Ages ago. Sala Baker had grabbed them for a pose when he noticed I had a camera and was trying to snap. In Manchester I had worn a custom Shirt that Katee went nuts about. "Good Girls go to heaven, bad Girls get to play with the Boys from Stargate Atlantis." She had given me her agent's address when I told her it was custom made and I'd send her one. She was so cute about it. I got a half page dedication on my photo until she realized: "Oh my god, that is for you, right?" I did send her that shirt and included a copy of that picture because I thought she'd like it and thanked her for playing along. Anyway, so more than 5 years later I am at her table, handing over the picture, and she goes: "Oh, I got that picture on the wall in my living room. - At that comment I already was pretty close to fainting. - How did you get a copy?" She looks up, instantly recognizes me and says: "That would be because you took it. How have you been!" How I managed not to start squealing I don't know. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper8 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The only time I've ever given a guest a gift was in 2012 when I met Buzz Aldrin at Autographica. It was a pair of pewter cufflinks with a Scottish theme and he seemed pleased with the gesture. I'm sure any guest would appreciate the fact that you took the time to draw something for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The only time I've done it was at Sherlocked when I gave some of the guests micro crocheted dragons I had made. Not connected to any of them but I like making them. Not sure how they went down really, most of them said thank you but not much more. I'd bought little containers for them so they wouldn't get squashed and attached an old style luggage label on which I had written them all a note. These are some of them. This is the original one I did next to a 5p piece for size comparison. The ones above are about 2/3rds the size of this one 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebster118 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 i read online somewhere that branded food items bought from shops are a best bet. Homemade food is likely to be destroyed (presumably for security reasons) and any other items are likely to be stored, never to be seen again for a long time. I only gave food items to a couple of guests. One was Dave Prowse at Collectormania 2 in 2002. I gave him a pack of Tunes as a reference to the 1996 advert. He joked about how they would "help with his singing". The other was Richard LeParmentier at 2 seperate local events. On both occasions, I gave him a pack of Tunes and he thought I wanted him to sign them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter13 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I've given gifts a few times and it's always been appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchthesky Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm gonna give gleeson cake and wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 OH MY GOD I WANT ONE !!!! lol That could be arranged if you do. I don't work to a schedule, and I'm not very quick at them but tell me a colour you like and I can certainly make one, then either arrange to post it to you or hand it over at LFCC if possible. That's actually prompted me, maybe I could make on for Mads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Mads is one of the guests I'm thinking of drawing for. You could always make him... a red dragon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Ohh good idea Faerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmorris2504 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I gave a gift to Carrie Fisher at her last appearance in October 2014, it was her birthday a few days after the show so I thought why not haha. I have her a mug with a pop art french bulldog on,as well as some homemade "keep calm and...." posters featuring her Dog Gary. She loved them so much! First reaction was to say "you are a God!" And then proceeded to give me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, then stood up and yelled to everyone in the queue, "ITS GARY ON A MUG GUYS!!" After I explained that I had other things but had left them at home she gave me her address and email, I sent them out the day after the show,received an autograph and hand written letter back and we've been writing to each other ever since! Guests really do appreciate anything you give them,shows you're genuinely interested in meeting them and are probably not just a dealer trying to make a few quid out of them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Is My Hero Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I gave a gift to Carrie Fisher at her last appearance in October 2014, it was her birthday a few days after the show so I thought why not haha. I have her a mug with a pop art french bulldog on,as well as some homemade "keep calm and...." posters featuring her Dog Gary. She loved them so much! First reaction was to say "you are a God!" And then proceeded to give me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, then stood up and yelled to everyone in the queue, "ITS GARY ON A MUG GUYS!!" After I explained that I had other things but had left them at home she gave me her address and email, I sent them out the day after the show,received an autograph and hand written letter back and we've been writing to each other ever since! Guests really do appreciate anything you give them,shows you're genuinely interested in meeting them and are probably not just a dealer trying to make a few quid out of them. I had a similar experience with Carrie! I met her in the Summer of 2014 and made a "Keep calm and love Gary" photo that I proceeded to get framed and gave to her at LFCC! She stood up from the table and went "Right stop everything guys!" she then leaned over and gave me a kiss and then pointed to her cheek and said "Now it's your turn" so I kissed her back! Then she remembered me in my photo op and said "Oh I just loved your present!" and then took me by the hand and pulled me in close! So cool that you got her e-mail though! I would love to reconnect with Carrie again! We got on SOOO well! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeroSavini Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I try to give guests the best gift I can. I BIG BLOODY HUG! haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 http://a.files.bbci.co.uk/childrens-binarystore/cbeebies/Tiny-Clanger-knitting-pattern-(14.5cm)-UK-updated-2.pdf I'm keeping my mouth shut lol That might be slightly beyond me! *twitches* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfish Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'll give some chocolate to Ron Perlman. I've read his book and i know he likes them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've printed it off so might give it a go at some point but it might have to be naked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've printed it off so might give it a go at some point but it might have to be naked. Whatever makes you comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've printed it off so might give it a go at some point but it might have to be naked. Whatever makes you comfortable. Oh gosh, I didn't mean it that way - I knew what I meant in my head! I meant that the Clanger might have to be naked as I might not be able to shrink his 'armour' for a micro crochet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 I guess not many people can say they've been given a naked Clanger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftab786 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 i want to get Dolph Lundgren something scottish, something from Bonnie Dundee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompain100 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 At CM last year I thought about giving Alexandra Dowling a small present - all she would have had to do is say yes: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 I feel you on that one, I came so close to giving the same present to Costas Mandylor. To hell with social norms. I mean, he called me 'baby' at least six times-- you could say we're pretty serious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompain100 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I feel you on that one, I came so close to giving the same present to Costas Mandylor. To hell with social norms. I mean, he called me 'baby' at least six times-- you could say we're pretty serious. I think you're pretty much in there. Alexandra managed to fit the 2 criteria I'm looking for in a partner: 1) She's a female 2) She acknowledged me (twice ) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 By those standards I think we're pretty serious. Those Dr Pepper sticks got my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompain100 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 By those standards I think we're pretty serious. Those Dr Pepper sticks got my attention. [charm]Well, in that case, isn't today your lucky day![/charm] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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