#quadcon

[cosmicaxolotls]

It’s that time of year again - happy Dannyversary! 👻

Here’s a throwback to the first time I ever went out in my Phantom cosplay ft. my bestie @cola-canine as my Fenton ❤️

[mintyfreshminh]

Behind the scenes: Getting ready for the Quad Con Comic & Toy Show (back on Nov. 3rd)!

[ooops-i-arted]

Hail the Queen of Mandalore! Gotta keep an eye on things while Din is out wrangling the Outer Rim.

Prop and Mandos courtesy of the Midwest 501st Garrison.

[drmememedic]

Here’s a picture of my SCP-049 cosplay from Quadcon!

[squeemcsquee]

QuadCon Peoria September 2021

On Saturday, September 25, we went to QuadCon Peoria. The event was running both Sat and Sun at Northwoods Mall, but we chose to just do the one day. And that was probably for the best.

Since the con was at Northwoods Mall, which is open to the public, attendance was free and there was no need to check in anywhere and get a hand stamp. Vendors were spread out through the upper level of the mall, as well as one of the empty storefronts near the food court. Card game tournaments were set up in the mall’s new comic store. There were video game tournaments scheduled for the same area, but they weren’t taking place while we were there (as far as I know, anyway)

.We wandered around a couple of times, saying hi to vendors that we knew, and browsing. We’d gotten to the con approximately 12:15 or so and planned to stay until the cosplay contest was over. Well before then, we were bored.

QuadCon attracts a great variety of vendors. It’s fun to browse and shop! But that can only entertain @lechevaliermalfet​ and I for so long. The card gaming tournaments weren’t of interest to us and there were no panels at this particular QuadCon. We were with friends, so we were able to pass the time by just talking/getting coffee/etc. Had we been on our own, we probably would have either gone home until the cosplay contest or gone to the Round One arcade on the lower level.

When the cosplay contest began, it was held on the lower level in the center court, so that it was visible from the upper level as well. Contestants were asked to strike a pose or two and then join a line for photos and a cosplay parade while the judges deliberated.

 We were on the lower level for this portion, and so it was easy to see and hear. We ventured to the upper level as the cosplay parade set off through the mall.

When awards were announced, we simply watched from where we were upstairs. However, it was very hard to hear who was winning what award over the general background noise of the mall on a Saturday.

In all honesty, I’m not sure that the mall is the best venue for QuadCon. On the one hand, having the empty storefront was a nice way to gather several of the vendors together - but an empty storefront isn’t exactly a welcoming environment. And while having people set up along the regular mall walkways was also a nice idea, I’m curious to know how well those vendors actually benefitted from the regular mall traffic. I almost feel like there were two crowds: mall shoppers and con attendees. And that the two didn’t overlap much. But maybe I’m wrong, who knows?

[5ftgarden]

"DON'T call me Nymphadora."

Went to QuadCon today with another slapdash cosplay complete with Teddy Lupin doll. Got Avada Kedavra'd by Bellatrix on the cosplay stage for shits and giggles.

[cosmicaxolotls]

I’m going ghost! 👻

My Danny Fenton: @cola-canine ❤️🔭

Me as Danny Phantom 💚⭐️

Pics from Saturday at our local QuadCon!

[cosmicaxolotls]

Finally finished my Phantom outfit!! Wig is also done and contacts are ready to go - expect costest pics soon 👀