Comic Convention, Southern Style!
Friday, June 26th, 2009 1:45PM CDT
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Attractions will include:
Guest of Honor, Larry Kenney, voice of Lion-O from Thundercats.
An Artists' Alley, featuring some excellent talent.
Dealer Booths/Tables for all your plastic crack needs! (TransFormers, Star Wars, Star Trek, GI Joe, and more!)
This is by no means anywhere near the size of San Diego Comic-Con, nor dedicated solely to TransFormers or any other single franchise, but with a little help from anyone in the region willing to show up for a day or two, we can have a blast and provide the support necessary to grow this convention and attract more guests in the future.
I personally would like to see a large turnout of TransFormers fans to really take this con by storm. If you or anybody you know might be interested in attending, you can check out the Jackson Comic-Con site HERE for admission, location details, as well as a still-growing Guest/Artist/Dealer List.
If you're traveling from a distance, feel free to contact me directly via Seibertron.Com as I live an hour away from the convention and would be more than happy to help with directions, hotels, transportation, etc.
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Posted by Forgotten on June 26th, 2009 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by Savage on June 26th, 2009 @ 2:37pm CDT
Posted by Forgotten on June 26th, 2009 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on June 26th, 2009 @ 3:45pm CDT
Just messing with ya. I'd love to head down that direction. I've always wanted to visit the South and doing so for a Convention would just be icing on the cake. Unfortunately, funds didn't even allow for me to attend the con in my own neck of the woods. I have a second chance in the form of CybCon up here in the Pacific NW. You guys have fun for me and pick up all kinds of cool stuff then rub our noses in it by posting pics.
Posted by Savage on June 26th, 2009 @ 5:08pm CDT
T-Macksimus wrote:Southern Style, huh? Does that mean it's like the other Cons 'cept with a cool accent and Fangirls that are the hottest thing this side of the Sun?
Yes and hell yes.
Posted by minimus_prime on June 27th, 2009 @ 11:02am CDT
Let me introduce myself, My name is Dale Griffin and I am the Manager and Vice President of Heroes and Dreams. We are one of the many groups helping to put on the Jackson Comic Con.
Imagine my surprise as I googled Comic Convention Locator and found this link!! First of all let me genuinely thank Savage for his wonderful post!!
Here are a few updates for anyone interested in joining us at this years Jackson Comic Con.
The 2009 event will be July 18th & 19th at Hinds Community College (Rankin Campus) on Highway 80 in Pearl, Mississippi From 10am to 6pm each day.
Here is the latest list of Dealers, Artists, Exhibitors, and Sponsors for the 2009 Jackson ComicCon.
Confirmed Guest of Honor:
Larry Kenney - the voice of Lion-O from the 1980's Animated Classic THUNDERCATS!
Confirmed for Artist Alley:
Jesse Labbe' (MarvelMasterpieces,Berona's 100 Year War)
Anthony Coffey (Berona's 100 Year War)
Wade Acuff
Shane Henderson
Kathryn Mosley
Andy B. Childress (BubbaWorldComix.com)
Tiny Roebuck
Justin Sawyer
Marshall Ramsey(Saturday July 18th ONLY)
Confirmed Dealers:
Heroes and Dreams
Yelverton Comics
Pat Stanley
The Mystery Box
Fan Boys
Imperial Emporium
Robert Lofton
Confirmed Exhibitors:
Mississippi's 501st Legion - The Rancor Raiders
The Heroes and Dreams - Dream Girls
Bags and Boards - The Web Series (Production)
USS Haise Chapter of Star Fleet International (Fanclub)
Inky the Clown
Sponsor Hotel:
Holiday Inn at Trustmark Park
Special rates or $99 for convention attendees. Call (601) 939-5238 and request the Jackson ComicCon rate (JCC rate code) or book online:
Holiday Inn Reservations - JCC Special Rate
Corporate Sponsors:
Heroes and Dreams, Inc.
Funtime Skateland - Pearl
Primerica - Jeff Lott
Admission for this year's two day event will be $7 per day or $10 for a 2 day pass.
Dealer and Exhibitor tables are available for $50 per table for the weekend.
Artist Alley tables are available for $20 per table for the weekend.
To reserve tables please contact Jay or Dale at 601-992-3100 or via email at info@heroesanddreams.com
Admission passes will be available for early purchase starting soon...stay tuned.
Thanks again Savage!!!!
Posted by Savage on June 27th, 2009 @ 3:50pm CDT
Someone PMed me yesterday asking about a hotel, so I'm sure they'll be especially glad to see your post.
I've been pleasantly surprised by the number of responses this news has gotten, both here and the PMs I've received from interested parties. I've decided to try to organize a small get-together/Meet-up for any Seibertronians who attend. Anyone interested in receiving news of this Meet-Up when the convention gets closer, drop me a PM and I'll add you to my Friends List so I won't forget you when the time comes.
(Those who have already PMed me, I saved your names already)
Posted by minimus_prime on July 2nd, 2009 @ 7:45pm CDT
2009 Jackson Comic-Con Update 07-02-09
The 2009 Jackson ComicCon will be July 18th & 19th at Hinds Community College (Rankin Campus) on Highway 80 in Pearl, Mississippi From 10am to 6pm each day.
Here is the latest list of Dealers, Artists, Exhibitors, and Sponsors for the 2009 Jackson ComicCon.
Confirmed Guest of Honor:
Larry Kenney - the voice of Lion-O from the 1980's Animated Classic THUNDERCATS!
Confirmed for Artist Alley:
Jesse Labbe' (Marvel Masterpieces Series 2 ,Berona's 100 Year War)
Anthony Coffey (Berona's 100 Year War)
Wade Acuff
Shane Henderson
Kathryn Mosley
Millie Worthington
Andy B. Childress
Tiny Roebuck
Justin Sawyer
Marshall Ramsey(Saturday July 18th ONLY)
Zachary Freundt
Jasmine Cole
Confirmed Dealers:
Heroes and Dreams
Yelverton Comics
Pat Stanley
The Mystery Box
Fan Boys
Imperial Emporium
Robert Lofton
Twisted Toybox
Confirmed Exhibitors:
Mississippi's 501st Legion - The Rancor Raiders
The Heroes and Dreams - Dream Girls
Bags and Boards - The Web Series (Production)
USS Haise Chapter of Star Fleet International (Fanclub)
Missihippy - Jackson's Premier Bellydance Troupe
SCA - The Shire of Iron Ox
Inky the Clown
Smoothie King - Flowood
Food and Refreshments:
COMING SOON!
Sponsor Hotel:
Holiday Inn at Trustmark Park
Special rates or $99 for convention attendees. Call (601) 939-5238 and request the Jackson ComicCon rate (JCC rate code) or book online:
Holiday Inn Reservations - JCC Special Rate
Corporate Sponsors:
Heroes and Dreams, Inc. - Flowood Mississippi
Funtime Skateland - Pearl Mississippi
Primerica - Jeff Lott
Admission for this year's two day event will be $7 per day or $10 for a 2 day pass.
Dealer and Exhibitor tables are available for $50 per table for the weekend.
Artist Alley tables are available for $20 per table for the weekend.
To reserve tables please contact Jay or Dale at 601-992-3100 or via email at info@heroesanddreams.com
Admission passes are now available for early purchase at the following locations:
Heroes and Dreams in Flowood
Posted by morgancullen567 on July 9th, 2009 @ 1:49pm CDT
OH ya me and my friend are like the rock chick type...haha
Help me!
Hope to see yall there!
Posted by minimus_prime on July 13th, 2009 @ 3:14pm CDT
Posted by minimus_prime on July 15th, 2009 @ 7:40pm CDT
We now have over 40 Venders, Artists, and Exhibitors and close to 60 tables!!
For the latest on who all will be at this years Con go to www.jacksoncomiccon.com
Thanks for everything and hope to meet all of you there !!!
Dale
Heroes and Dreams
Posted by minimus_prime on July 18th, 2009 @ 11:55am CDT