Shinboku Con

Shinboku Con's official tumblr Shinboku Con 8 will be held at the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio this year! From April 11th through the 13th, we'll be holding the convention with some preliminary events held on the 10th. We'll also be having a distinctly Cyberpunk/Steampunk theme this year, but we still are focusing on having a varied Anime and Role Playing convention. Our current guest list includes Kyle Hebert, Eric Burton and Andrew Hilton, with more to be announced later! http://www.shinbokucon.com/

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Announcing... Sawmill Creek Resort Guest Pocky Party! Yes - we will be hosting a Pocky Party for hotel guests in the Resort Guest Shinboku Con Lounge. Accessible only by Attendees who are staying at Sawmill Creek Resort under our group ID # 2072. The Pocky Party is an opportunity to sample a variety of types of Pocky and other Japanese Snacks and Drinks. Resort Guests will also have access to our After Hours Pool Parties on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights (Max. Attendance 20 Attendees Per Pool Session). Resort Guests will also have Early Access to the Vendors Room! Also each Resort Guest under our group ID who booked their room by March 19, 2014 will receive a Shinboku Con Bag and Sketchbook along with other goodies inside the bag! Amanda Roos  Shinboku Con Chairman

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Pre-Registration

Shinboku Con 8 April 10-13, 2014 Sawmill Creek Resort 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. Huron, Ohio 44839   Logo: http://s909.photobucket.com/user/ShinbokuConOfficial/media/Logo1_zpse484b49f.png.html   Artwork #1: http://s909.photobucket.com/user/ShinbokuConOfficial/media/image_zps09aad57f.jpeg.html   Artwork #2: http://s909.photobucket.com/user/ShinbokuConOfficial/media/chibi_zps9e48baa2.png.html   Special Guests (Subject to change): Kyle Hebert (Voice Actor)Alexis Tipton (Voice Actress)Chris Cason (Voice Actor)Robert Axelrod (Voice Actor)Amber Lee Connors (Voice Actress)Danielle McRae (Voice Actress)Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer (Comedian)Abracadabra (Dance Performance) Features Including But Not Limited To:Cosplay ContestsGlow Parties/DancesPanelsShowingsTabletop GamingTrading Card GamingLive Action Role PlayingVideo Game Room & TournamentsSpecial Guest AutographsSpecial Guest Photo SessionsVendors RoomArtist AlleySpecial Themed EventsAttendee Fandom Meet-Ups For more information:http://www.shinbokucon.com

Pre-Registration is still open (With the Discount Options!) http://shinbokucon.ticketleap.com/shinboku-con-8-pre-registration/

Pre-Registration will be open until April 9, 2014. Pre-Registration will reduce line wait time- as all we need to do is scan in your tickets upon arrival at Registration.

Hope to see you there!

Amanda Roos  Shinboku Con Chairman

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Made some changes so we could accommodate more panels. We will have another revision tomorrow in regards to the Activity Rooms.

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Those staying at the Hotel (Who booked using our code before 3/19/2014)- Take a look at your Gift Bag. There will be a Shinboku Con Sketch Book inside along with other goodies. Amanda Roos  Shinboku Con Chairman

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Anime!

What is your favorite anime?

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For reference how many attendees on average cosplay?

Sorry about the late reply, we typically have 30-50 entrees. 

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Has anyone entered the cosplay contest yet?

Yes there have been some early entries. 

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What better way to start the week off than with our second giveaway? So here is the deal- Like, Re-blog (Publicly, please no give away blogs), and Comment this image before Noon (EST) on March 29, 2014 for a chance to win a FOUR WEEKEND PASSES to SHINBOKU CON 8! Rules: Everyone* who Likes, Re-blogss (Publicly , please no give away blogs), and Comments will be entered into a drawing where one lucky winner will be selected and receive FOUR WEEKEND SHINBOKU CON 8 PASSES! *Shinboku Con Staff/Volunteer Staff and Special Guests are not eligible for this promotion. The deadline is Noon (EST) on March 29, 2014. Thank you and happy liking, sharing and commenting! Amanda Roos Shinboku Con Chairman

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Cosplay!

So tell us, what do you plan on cosplaying at Shinboku Con this year?

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This is the last one for tonight.

My Dad cosplayed as Irresponsible Dad.

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Every time I update Dad on the notes, he gets so happy he can’t even believe it.

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So who is excited for Shinbokucon? #shinbokucon #convention

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Calling all Panelists!

We are seeking panelists! We need panelists for Shinboku Con 8. Specifically we are looking for panels on Japanese Culture, Anime, Video Games, Comic Books and Role Playing. Fandoms welcome!

http://shinbokucon.com/forms.html

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Additional perks to staying at Sawmill Creak Resort!

Additional Perk to staying at Sawmill Creek Resort for Shinboku Con:

Not only are we offering awesome room rates...

Room Rates: $96/night for a 1 or 2 person room $106/night for a 3 person room $116/night for a 4 person room

Additional Perks: Special Resort Guest Events

Special Resort Guest Access Hours

Resort Guest Gift Bag of Shinboku Con Memorabilia & other goodies (There will be a cut-off date for the Gift Bags- March 1, 2014)

Special Resort Guest LOUNGE- Complete With Japanese Snack and Convention Themed drink bar

Pool Parties (18+, Space for the Pool Parties is Limited- More details on the Pool Parties to come soon!)

Amanda Roos Shinboku Con Chairman

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WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU ARE IN A BAD MOOD?

Event Planning and Harvest Moon the Video Game.