Power Con 2013

[zodiac brave]

anyone going? my gf and i have already started saving up for the travel and expenses. it's only $50 for the 3 day pass, so it's really about making sure we can actually get there, eat and have some spending cash.

if you dont know, it's a he-man, she-ra, thundercats (and for the first time in 2013) a tmnt themed con being held in mid-september in torrance, ca.

if anyone else is going, maybe we can do a dromer meet up or lunch or dinner or something.

this is gonna be my second con ever and first since 1998. its gonna be dope!

[Bossa Nova]

I've never heard of it before but since it's only a few hours away from me I'm a bit intrigued by it. Though 5 hours and the money it would require might be a bit much for me at the moment for what would essentially be solely a TMNT con as I don't really have any interest in any of the other shows that the con is made for. Still, I do hit up the local anime con every year even though I have relatively zero interest in anime anymore, so maybe this might be a nice switch up from the usual. In any case it'd be nice to know there are Turtle fans just as geeky as I am.

I wish the website had more information on it, but I'll show it to my sister who'd probably want to go with me. It still sounds pretty cool and since it's far away enough we'll have time to work things out if we really want to go :)

[GK Punk]

I've always wanted to hit PowerCon. Everything Ive heard from it makes it sound great.

[meta ray mek]

Heh. I used to hang out on He-Man.org waaaaaaay back in the day, and to be honest, the 16 year old nostalgic dweeb in me kind of wants to go this year. But with C2E2 and possibly other conventions in the Midwest, and the fact it's in California... I may have to pass.

'Sides, I'm more of a fan of the 2k12/Nick TMNT, so that complicates things. =V

[DonatelloNinja82]

Oh I'd so love to go...but alas I live on the other side of the country...:ohwell:

[Bocce]

I've never heard of it either, but not to far from me.

[zodiac brave]

Heh. I used to hang out on He-Man.org waaaaaaay back in the day, and to be honest, the 16 year old nostalgic dweeb in me kind of wants to go this year. But with C2E2 and possibly other conventions in the Midwest, and the fact it's in California... I may have to pass.

'Sides, I'm more of a fan of the 2k12/Nick TMNT, so that complicates things. =V

oh man! i used to hang out at he-man.org too. over a decade ago...geez! lol!

he-man 2k2 and tmnt 2k3. the last days of my teenage nerdom! glad im back...haha! :lol:

[Orisue]

I definitely want to go! Do you happen to know when they start selling tickets?

[meta ray mek]

oh man! i used to hang out at he-man.org too. over a decade ago...geez! lol!

he-man 2k2 and tmnt 2k3. the last days of my teenage nerdom! glad im back...haha! :lol:

I know, right? Has it really been 10 years? Jeesh. I remember spending late nights in the .Org's chat room. Man, I was such a ditz back then.... fun times.

Anyhow, to sort of keep this on topic, to those who have gone the last 2 years: does this feel like one of those podunk-y cons (I went to Mid-Ohio-Con in '07, before they were bought up by Wizard, and it was def. podunky: barely any panels, few celebrities, mostly hinged around the dealers room, and lots of Stormtroopers) or is there some major substance to it?

[Zulithe]

Hmmm it's down there near Santa Monica... I see... well, I live in the bay area so I usually go to Wondercon... BUT this year and last year they moved Wondercon to Anaheim due in part to construction in 2012 and now in 2013 due to politics. No word on if they will come back to San Francisco in 2014 :(

It's really frustrating when your local con decides to move SO FAR away to where attending is a huge pain in the butt. So no, no conventions for me this year. Siiigh.

I am saving up for a Disneyland trip so I can't go out of my way to attend a niche con like this right now... hope you guys have fun and report back with lots of great pics.

[cryan]

I would love to go to power con but as one Dromer put it it's just to dang far.

P.S. if anyone is going to Power con and Rob Pauslen is signing. Could someone get my his sig? I missed a change to get one when I met him in TN.Again,would really appreciate it. If you do met him he is a great guy.

[pannoni1]

I'm planning on going to Farpoint near Baltimore President's weekend to see Rob Paulsen, and my family won't be going to CA until 2014-15, so this is a pass, despite being close to LAX. Zodiac Brave, your home con is Lonestar Comic Con, and a couple TMNT alumni, including the original voice of April O'Neil (Renae Jacobs), Jan Rabson (Kurma from the Turtleoids episodes), and Robbie Rist (Moive Michelangelo) are attending.

[zodiac brave]

I'm planning on going to Farpoint near Baltimore President's weekend to see Rob Paulsen, and my family won't be going to CA until 2014-15, so this is a pass, despite being close to LAX. Zodiac Brave, your home con is Lonestar Comic Con, and a couple TMNT alumni, including the original voice of April O'Neil (Renae Jacobs), Jan Rabson (Kurma from the Turtleoids episodes), and Robbie Rist (Moive Michelangelo) are attending.

thanks, pannoni. i'm aware of it and actually kinda wanna go to meet jason david frank, the original green/white ranger, but considering my love of thundercats and tmnt, power con's where im really gonna focus on attending. lonestar con is just about 45 mins-to an hour away in austin, but considering ive rarely left my state and never been to ca, my gf and i are making a mini-vacation outta this.

I definitely want to go! Do you happen to know when they start selling tickets?

not too sure. i just keep checking their site every so often.

[Scanderson]

Never heard of it, but being 2 hours away, I am definitely going now!!!

[Orisue]

not too sure. i just keep checking their site every so often.

Same put it on my favorites and i've been checking their fb page as well, if I can get a ticket I'm going forsure!:tgrin:

[RiseAbove873]

I love He-man, She-Ra, and ThunderCats! He-man is my favorite toy line and cartoon series of all time. However, I don't live even close to Power-Con so I definitely will not be attending. To be honest, I'm not really a "convention guy" so, unless it was held down the street from where I live, I most likely wouldn't go anyway. Though, I must admit, it sounds pretty neat.

[King Kahn]

I'm def going. I went to the last two cons and had a blast. I love that tmnt has been added into the mix.

[Coola Yagami]

man, I would have loved to have gone, especially the idea of us having some sort of Technodrome Forum lunch so we can meet and greet. But yeah, Cali is just too far and I don't really see it happening.

[figdonpat]

I don't think I'll be able to make it (other side of the country). Would any of you be interested in coming on the show after the con to talk about it? I know it's still several months out but we'd love to have some fans on our show to discuss it afterwards.

[zkarlette]

Now that they included the TMNT I'm totally checking it out!

[zodiac brave]

townsend coleman (along with larry kenney from thundercats and christina pickles from the masters of the universe movie) have been named as the first confirmed guests.

also, the hotel is already half-booked. they have some kinda discount if you stay at the same hotel where the con is being held...dunno the details, tho, as the gf is doing all the reservationy type stuff. but if you're thinking of going, you might wanna book soon to take advantage.

im still interested in a meet-up of some kind if anyone else from here is going, too.

[Scanderson]

townsend coleman (along with larry kenney from thundercats and christina pickles from the masters of the universe movie) have been named as the first confirmed guests.

also, the hotel is already half-booked. they have some kinda discount if you stay at the same hotel where the con is being held...dunno the details, tho, as the gf is doing all the reservationy type stuff. but if you're thinking of going, you might wanna book soon to take advantage.

im still interested in a meet-up of some kind if anyone else from here is going, too.

Booked my hotel room this weekend.

[zkarlette]

I wonder when will they start selling tickets. I'm really looking forward to this event.

[meta ray mek]

Well, any notion of possibly going to this is out the window for sure for me: I got passes to SDCC last weekend, so that fills up my 'out of state convention' quota this year, lmao.

[cryan]

I wondering if anyone could hook me up with Townsend Coleman's sig? As well as Rob Paulsen if he is going to be there.

[Scanderson]

Well, any notion of possibly going to this is out the window for sure for me: I got passes to SDCC last weekend, so that fills up my 'out of state convention' quota this year, lmao.

I will be at SDCC as well a few days. Gotta get to Powercon though.

[Scanderson]

Ciro Nieli just announced as well for the show. Cool stuff!

[zodiac brave]

passes go on sale next wednesday the 27th!

[Slade]

Oh I'd so love to go...but alas I live on the other side of the country...:ohwell:

Right there with ya. I so want to go to something like this! Some. Freaking. Day.

[ryukenden]

It's an hour and a half from my sister's house and I'm going to make plans to stay there and make sure I have enough for gas. I hear the hotels are already booked. It's a small price to pay but worth the trip.

It may be a good idea to go online and buy a ticket as soon as you wake up on the morning of the 27th or stay up until midnight.

[Scanderson]

Tickets are up for sale. Picked up power passes for the family which gives you priority for panels and signings, as well as entry 30 minutes early each day. Additional perks to possibly be announced. Looking forward to this con!

[zodiac brave]

Tickets are up for sale. Picked up power passes for the family which gives you priority for panels and signings, as well as entry 30 minutes early each day. Additional perks to possibly be announced. Looking forward to this con!

yep, yep!

the gf and i got ours also. con is a go!

as for the possibility of further perks, apparently last year, power-pass members received 3 prints, a shirt and other miscellaneous swag when they were picked up.

hope this trend continues! :D

[Scanderson]

Over 1/2 of the power passes are sold out.....

[Archon_Turtle]

Bought our tickets the other day. Pretty stoked :-)

[zkarlette]

Indeed me too!:D now the waiting game begins...:ohwell:

[ryukenden]

Got my Power Pass! I guess I'll see anybody who is going! :tgrin:

[Scanderson]

Wow! The guest list continues to grow. I am really looking forward to this convention.

[Scanderson]

Seems like they are adding a guest a day to this con. Looks like it will be amazing!

[Scanderson]

Less than a month away! Looking forward to it!

[zodiac brave]

CURSES!!

i wont be able to make it after all. :( for those still interested, there are still two power passes available.


http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?p=1150439#post1150439

[WestCoastTurtle]

Anyone else going to this con? I'll be there both days, cant believe it's this weekend!! :tgrin:

[LH]

I'll be going! Look for Leatherhead. :twink:

[zkarlette]

I'll be there on Saturday. First time attending, hopefully it will be a cool event.

[cryan]

Curious if anyone could help me out with getting sigs Townsend Coleman and Cam Clarke?

[ryukenden]

I'll be there. I intend to enjoy the event to the fullest as I am a fan of Masters of the Universe and Thundercats as well.

[Colonel Schrader]

heard playmates will have a booth there.. will they announce new stuff as well? or will they save that for nycc?

[NinjaMan]

heard playmates will have a booth there.. will they announce new stuff as well? or will they save that for nycc?

Oooo I hope we see new figures like Casey and Slash.

[Teal Turtle]

I hope we see something from the movie!

[King Kahn]

I am flying in tomorrow so I can hang out in the city for a bit. I can't wait for Powercon this year!

[Donatello19]

So...any reveals about the show? Season 2 footage/info? New toys? (besides the three we already saw)

[oldmanwinters]

Some fun photos of the Con (I assume):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96369514@N07/

And I'm guessing kendamu is probably one of our Forum members.

[Powder]

Indeed, that's his name here, actually. Formerly known as Goongasnootch.

[oldmanwinters]

Indeed, that's his name here, actually. Formerly known as Goongasnootch.

Ah, she Snootch! I should have known!

[Archon_Turtle]

Going today. Say hi!

[Raph]

Cool, I would have loved to go there! Well thankfully someone is getting me some autographs!
This is a great Con for expanding my collection ;)

So expect an update from me soon :D

[LH]

So...any reveals about the show? Season 2 footage/info? New toys? (besides the three we already saw)

I don't think this applies to season 2, but during the panel, Ciro did say that he just drew...

A Triceraton :tgrin:

[Donatello19]

I don't think this applies to season 2, but during the panel, Ciro did say that he just drew...

A Triceraton :tgrin:

...That's it? Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for that...but there had to be more, right?

[LH]

...That's it? Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for that...but there had to be more, right?

Well, there was some discussion about the new character designs in season 2, and how Tiger-Claw will be speaking some Japanese. The panel rooms had screens, but they weren't set up for the panels. The full panel should be up on Cowabunga Corner in the near future. :tsmile:

[NinjaMan]

Well, there was some discussion about the new character designs in season 2, and how Tiger-Claw will be speaking some Japanese. The full panel should be up on Cowabunga Corner in the near future. :tsmile:

Any word on when the season will start?

[LH]

Any word on when the season will start?

Unfortunately, that information was not released.

[NinjaMan]

Unfortunately, that information was not released.

Shucks. So it sounds like no really earth shattering info was given. Did you happen to see any other new toys besides Mutagen Man, Bat Kirby and Squirrelnoid?

[LH]

Shucks. So it sounds like no really earth shattering info was given. Did you happen to see any other new toys besides Mutagen Man, Bat Kirby and Squirrelnoid?

Colored Mutagen, and a classics Krang figure were also shown off.

I also learned that the larger battle shell turtles will be getting variants, such as Kendo gear.

[Donatello19]

Colored Mutagen, and a classics Krang figure were also shown off.

I also learned that the larger battle shell turtles will be getting variants, such as Kendo gear.

We know about the colored mutagen...but when you say classics Krang, do you mean a re release or a classic collection figure? Because that would be awesome.

[LH]

We know about the colored mutagen...but when you say classics Krang, do you mean a re release or a classic collection figure? Because that would be awesome.

It appeared to be a classic collection figure in scale with the others.

[BubblyShell22]

Too bad we didn't get a release date for season 2. Pretty cool to hear about the Triceraton though. I'm guessing that may be in season three.

[Donatello19]

It appeared to be a classic collection figure in scale with the others.

http://cdn.alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/png/cereal-guy-cereal-guy-spitting.png

Dude! That's huge news!

[Donatello19]

Too bad we didn't get a release date for season 2.

It premieres sometime in October...check the "Official info" thread...;)

[NinjaMan]

It appeared to be a classic collection figure in scale with the others.

OO really???

[LH]

http://cdn.alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/png/cereal-guy-cereal-guy-spitting.png

Dude! That's huge news!

OO really???

Yeah... Sorry, I didn't take any pics. Toynewsi was there when I was at the booth, so I figured they would be releasing pics of everything...

[NinjaMan]

Yeah... Sorry, I didn't take any pics. Toynewsi was there when I was at the booth, so I figured they would be releasing pics of everything...

No prob thanks for the info.

[Scanderson]

Just returned from the con. Being the first year for TMNT, it was not as promoted as MOTU, but it is expected to be bigger next year. I attended the auction hoping for some cool TMNT rareties, but pretty slim pickings. Panels were interesting. Playmates did tell me at the booth that Krang will be in the Classic collection, along with Shredder and most likely Casey Jones. No April in the works. BB and RS looked great on display for the new Classic releases. I will definitely return next year. Convention had a nice feel to it.

[NinjaMan]

Just returned from the con. Being the first year for TMNT, it was not as promoted as MOTU, but it is expected to be bigger next year. I attended the auction hoping for some cool TMNT rareties, but pretty slim pickings. Panels were interesting. Playmates did tell me at the booth that Krang will be in the Classic collection, along with Shredder and most likely Casey Jones. No April in the works. BB and RS looked great on display for the new Classic releases. I will definitely return next year. Convention had a nice feel to it.

That is awesome news. Also, any interesting news from the Nick Panel?

[Scanderson]

That is awesome news. Also, any interesting news from the Nick Panel?

It was pretty hush on most things. We do know that they are already working on Season 3. They also said next season will be crazy good for character development. The panel was very pumped for next season.

[BubblyShell22]

It premieres sometime in October...check the "Official info" thread...;)

I saw that, but at the time I posted here, I hadn't seen that.

[ryukenden]

Getting a Power Pass can sure be worth it at times. I did attend the panel with Cam Clarke, Townsend Coleman, Christian Lanz and Greg Cipes. Although Greg did run a little late. Mostly heard some interesting stories such as Cam trying to convince some kid back then eating ice cream that he's Leonardo and the kid didn't believe him. Sadly Townsend only showed up for the panel and for a signing session. I did get a chance to talk to the Playmates rep and was thrilled that the Movie version of the Classics are being planned to be released altogether. He did say a Classics Shredder is being planned. It is also a relief that no really gimmicky variants won't be in the new line. Birthday and Farmer Turtles anyone?

[zkarlette]

Power Con is small compared to other Cons so it was pretty easy and comfortable to attend the panels which was a big relief. I really enjoyed the voice actors panel and the Nick show panel.

[ManBurning]

Here are the videos of the panels for anyone interested...

Volume tends to be a little low on the mics, so you might have to crank your speakers.

Nick panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpRQVQozZ5Y

Toy Panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0T2_gKxlX8

[pannoni1]

In cased you missed it, here's the other cartoon panel featuring the voices of OT Leo, OT Mike, Fishface, and Nick Michelangelo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAYlDMIxYrw

Too bad they don't release adult swim outtakes of the show; I would be more excited than ever.

[turtletoons81]

In cased you missed it, here's the other cartoon panel featuring the voices of OT Leo, OT Mike, Fishface, and Nick Michelangelo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAYlDMIxYrw

Too bad they don't release adult swim outtakes of the show; I would be more excited than ever.

that was interesting pannoni

[Darth Knuckles]

Just returned from the con. Being the first year for TMNT, it was not as promoted as MOTU, but it is expected to be bigger next year. I attended the auction hoping for some cool TMNT rareties, but pretty slim pickings. Panels were interesting. Playmates did tell me at the booth that Krang will be in the Classic collection, along with Shredder and most likely Casey Jones. No April in the works. BB and RS looked great on display for the new Classic releases. I will definitely return next year. Convention had a nice feel to it.

So wait...that is going to happen with Playmates making a Classic Android Body Krang? In another thread I thought someone said it wasn't truly confirmed that Playmates is for sure going to make Krang in the Classics line. Well, I hope it is true.

[Scanderson]

So wait...that is going to happen with Playmates making a Classic Android Body Krang? In another thread I thought someone said it wasn't truly confirmed that Playmates is for sure going to make Krang in the Classics line. Well, I hope it is true.

The Playmates rep indicated that the classic android body Krang was scheduled as part of the series, and he said that it would not be completely to scale because it will come in the same size packaging as the rest of the line.