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Recapping DragonCon 2009 in Photos
September 16, 2009 | 3 Comments
This year for DragonCon was a stellar year for seeing folks dressed up in their favorite fandom. As per usual, Salty the Sock Monkey came with me and whenever I could I asked them to take a picture with him. Below are some of the best pictures I managed to take at the con. The only photojournalistic point of interest about these photos is that over the course of 4 days nearly all these people passed in front of me as I stood in the same spot working the Buzzy booth in the dealer’s room. Hope you enjoy.
This guy is a big fan of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files. I know because I talked to him at length. As a beta Reader for Jim its part of my job to know all the little bits of Dresden trivia. Want to know when and why Harry was wearing a black Coca-Cola Hat? This guy could not only tell you but just about recite the passage back at me.
Salty and a Road Warrior looking guy.
Salty and the Super Mario Brothers, Mario and Luigi. The super Mario Brothers? Does that mean that Mario’s last name is Mario?
A buddy of mine, a guy who goes by the handle of Kal El. Done up as Wolverine of the X-Men, I don’t think Salty has much of a chance.
The softer side of Cobra Commander.
No sock monkey here but this is an awesome Black Manta!
Red Riding Hood, Snow White and Alice.
Maleficent and Salty. When I was a little kid my aunt took me to see Sleeping Beauty when it was in the theater. The moment I saw her up on the silver screen I knew that when I grew up I wanted to be just like her, right down to the pointy hat and crow companion.
Hunter Rose was hands down, bar none, and without exception the absolute best Grendel EVER.
Barbarian and Salty. I don’t think he was too happy to hold the monkey. In truth, most guys are not so into it unless they are doing something to him, like holding him at gun point or threatening to claw him to pieces.
Wonder woman and wife of the barbarian proudly hold Salty aloft.
Salty and Freakazoid!
Salty being threatened by a different Wolverine.
A few years ago I was a guest of the con and was in the dealer’s room hawking my newest book at the time “Actual Factual Dracula.” I also found a few copies of my first book ever, a dark humor book entitled “The Bloodthirsty Weasels: On the Loose and Buckwild.” Along with the promo stuff for the Weasels were some shirts I had printed up. I sold them all and none are left now so when I saw this guy walking around in the shirt I just had to stop and get a picture of him. He remembered me, and Salty, and was more than happy to pose for a picture.
This is not Chef Ramsey, but when at DragonCon and you point at a chef who happens to be a tall, lean, white guy and yell “it’s chef Ramsey” everyone takes pictures. It’s not Ramsey of course, you can tell because he is smiling and holding Salty. I suspect the real Chef Ramsey would be gowering and stabbing my sock monkey with a knife if not torching him on a grill.
Happened to have a luck run in with the man who is changing the rpg world Sean Patrick Fannon and his uber lovely fiancée Carrin.
There were lots of people donned up in Watchman gear, but these two guys were tops in my book. Rorschach and the Comedian pictured here holding Salty at gunpoint not only looked the part but sounded just like the characters and acted like them as well.
The Baroness of GI Joe fame.
Salty and author Keith R.A. DeCandido!
What an amazing Ursula.
Even Warhammer guys have no love for a sock monkey. I secretly suspect that Salty kinda likes it when folks fool around with him.
A Star Wars character with a Coke and Salty.
Honestly I have no idea what fandom this costume comes from but its neat as heck! If you know, e-me and I’ll update the caption.
The God of Thunder, THOR, and Salty.
The girl who was Freakzoid! Returned the next day.
Shazam and Captain Marvel
I know its blurry but how could I not post a picture of my monkey and the Man in the Big yellow Hat!
The Vision, Scarlet Witch and Salty.
Steampunk Salty, Kitty Pride, Gambit and Wolverine.
Ben Herman being a real sport and letting Salty sit next to him long enough to take a picture. What you can’t see is that he has shaved off his other sideburn.
Salty getting and receiving much love from my buddy, Toni.
Colossus and Salty.
True story: Chuck (the guy on the left) and I were talking when the other guy (whose name I forgot to get) just so happened to walk into us.
There is a funny story that goes with this picture, but if you want to read it, it would be easier if you went to www.buzzymultimedia.com and read the blog posted there about my recap of DragonCon.
Salty and this guy.
Salty and a beautiful purple woman. Well, she was purple in person, but the photo makes her look bluer. Trust me, she was purple.
A good rule of thumb when deciding to wear a costume to a con is to play to your strengths. Case in point, here’s a guy who came as Arthur Dent.
How kuel is it when your birthday is during Dragoncon weekend? She could tell you. Everyone all around her stopped and sang an off key and impromptu “Happy Birthday” to her.
The happiest couple at the con and two of the nicest folks I met: Ladies and gentlemen I give you Burt Gummer of Tremors and his lovely bride Reba Macintyre.
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I know my text does not match up with the pictures, I will fix this soon.
Dude! So kewl. I wish I lived further south (no, not really), well anyway, I wish I could see this show. I love conventions and stuff.
Mario checking in! Happy to see our photo here including our beloved Panda alongside Salty. And yes, the Mario’s last name is in fact Mario. My nametag for Dragon*Con actually said “Mario Mario” on it.