#mechacon

[thewriterofawesomeness]

Ok so it’s been a few months,,, does anyone who is involved in the Louisiana con circuit know why MechaCon closed? Like a legitimate reason and not just “there’s other cons now.”

Nothing I’ve heard about makes actual sense and I’m hesitant to believe it. Like was there a problem with the venue, or a disagreement among staff?

[4rainynite]

Well here are some pics I took at Mechacon! I glad I took a leap of faith and decided to attend this years Mechacon especially since that one was the last. I got vaccinated earlier this year, kept my social distance, and have either been at work or home the whole time so I was ready to go! The first day I went as a Mabel Pines and Dipper Pines fusion and got many compliments and pics, I also saw a few Gravity Falls characters who gladly took selfies with me! I was most excited to see Mr. Major Attaway aka the Genie from Aladdin. He was just so nice and gave great advice on getting started in voice acting. I saw so many amazing cosplayers that sadly my phone stopped working from taking so many pictures ( I forgot got to bring my backup cameras). I think my favorite cosplayers were the Owl House crew, BMO, DC, and etc. Will post the rest soon!

[dinosludge]

I walked out the same way I walked in.

Thank you MechaCon for years of wonderful experiences and the chance to meet some amazing people. It's hard to see a con I've attended since 2014 close its doors forever but it just means new adventures are around the corner. This convention has put people in my life that can take those adventures with me and in a way MechaCon will go on.

[miyumiyuchancosplay]

🎶 Waltz for Venus 🎶 From @mechacon.nola last Friday night. Spike Spiegel 🌹 @leonhart.cosplay Faye Valentine 💛 (Ballad of Fallen Angels outfit) - me --- #cowboybebop #animecosplay #cosplay #mechacon #mechacon2021 #cowboybebopcosplay #funimation #adultswim #anime #90sanime #mechacon2021 #mechacon #adultswim #fayevalentine #spikespiegel #spikespiegelcosplay #fayevalentinecosplay #cowboybebopcosplayer #cowboybebopfans #cowboybebopfaye #coser #cosplayersofig #cosplayersofinstagram #floridacosplay #animecosplayer #retroanime #cosplayanime #cosplayandgamergirls #cosplaygirls #menwhocosplay #womenofcosplay #spikespiegelcosplayer #animefan #animecosplayer (at MechaCon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSAXDv9Fy6y/?utm_medium=tumblr

[miyumiyuchancosplay]

🎶 Waltz for Venus 🎶 The Bebop crew at the @mechacon.nola red carpet event last Friday night. Spike Spiegel 🌹 @leonhart.cosplay Radical Edward 😁 @sayuten.akiko Jet Black 🛠 @amun_ra_cosplay Faye Valentine 💛 me --- #cowboybebop #animecosplay #cosplay #mechacon #mechacon2021 #cowboybebopcosplay #funimation #adultswim #anime #90sanime #cowboybebopcosplayer #coser #cowboybebopfans #animecosplayer #cosplayanime #fayevalentine #fayevalentinecosplay #spikespiegel #jetblack #radicaledward #cosplayersofinstagram #spikespiegelcosplay #spikecowboybebop #groupcosplay #jetcowboybebop #carrythatweight #seeyouspacecowboy #cosplayersunite #mechaconomega #mechaconneworleans (at MechaCon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6t10HjqR3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[miyumiyuchancosplay]

Finding a few more pictures of Sol and Elphelt. I'm home today working on getting these in shape for AWA. ❤️ Sol Badguy - @leonhart.cosplay Elphelt Valentine - me --- #guiltygearxrd #guiltygearcosplay #guiltygear #mechacon #mechacon2021 #elpheltvalentinecosplay #elpheltcosplay #elpheltvalentine #solbadguy #solbadguycosplay #guiltygearstrive #guiltygearxrdrevelator #guiltygearxrdrev2 #guiltygearfanart #cosplay #cosplayers #cosplayersunite #coser #cosplayersofig #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaycouple #cosplayandgamergirls #gamergirls #fightinggames #videogamecosplay #videogames #elphelt #menwhocosplay #malecosplay #womenofcosplay (at MechaCon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR1imblDAHG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[zabkazee]

Lord, where to begin? First off, I wanted to send out the warmest thank you to everyone who stopped by my table over the weekend. Having a successful convention was something I desperately needed more than I care to admit and I truly appreciate it. It was so wonderful reuniting with old friends and making new ones, that's always a highlight of MechaCon weekend and this year didn't disappoint.

I'm so blessed that I had the opportunity to table at MechaCon one last time. I've attended this convention every year since it started in 2005 and it was the first convention I tabled at in 2009. For the past 11 years, it was a yearly ritual to spend a part of my summer preparing for this convention and it wasn't until Saturday night that all the emotions started to hit.

Sometimes you take something for granted until it's gone and this local con is certainly an example of that. I met so many people who I consider close friends through or at this convention and it gave me an amazing opportunity to connect & talk with fellow artists. Mark it up to Louisiana's "culture" but there was definitely a strong family vibe to the crowd and I adored it so much.

I can't thank everyone enough for all the memories and kindness I received over the years. Thank you so much to the volunteers and staff who kept this convention running for 16 wonderful years. Thank you to everyone who ever stopped by my table and supported me in one way or another.

I know someday a new convention will eventually take its place but one can't help but feel that it's the end of an era. Don't know how & when, but I know we'll see each again.

[darkking1525]

My final loot pic from the final Mechacon.