DoYouNerd OP t1_j9oym1x wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Reply to comment by potatoedovah in Missouri Comic Con 2023 Video by DoYouNerd

I think some of those celebrity guests helped draw a crowd; definitely hope they continue to expand their vendor and creator are to keep people busy between panels and photo ops.

And aw man, would've loved running into you in costume and gotten a clip for the video--that would've been great!! We saw a music video showing off some of the great cosplayers on the floor and there were many we didn't even see at all; it's crazy how easy it is to miss people at the same event. ha ha

potatoedovah t1_j9py1f5 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM

No kidding! A lot of the people we talked to in line were just there for Corey Taylor, which was kinda sad cause it wasn’t nerd” focused but it did bring in a huge crowd and was definitely a unique guest. Oh a music video? I’ll have to go look for that!

If I may I saw your other comment about VisionCon rebranding and I want to say I’m so glad someone else is thinking this. Maybe a name change is in order? Something to signify it’s a comic con because I saw at least one article saying that Mo Con was Springfield’s first Comic Con and it’s absolutely not. I love VisionCon, I’ve been going since it was in the old Clarion Hotel over ten years ago, but maybe some change, something fresh will help bring in more of our community. It’s been around forever, my heart would break if it fizzled out :(

DoYouNerd OP t1_j9q0juc wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:21 PM

For the music video, yourself and anybody interested, here's the link to that:
https://youtu.be/Q8Me5jypOCQ

They did a great showcase here!

That's true on Corey, while not specifically nerd (or comic) focused, no doubt he was a draw; we had a friend who ONLY went for him and happily stood in line for three hours just for their chance. On the bright side, they did wander the floor too, so here's hoping they found something else that made the visit worth it.

Absolutely agree--we'd be devastated if VC every fizzled away!! All the more reason we just want to see them grow and continue to represent local fandom love! It really is a shame that anybody else would get that top billing as Springfield's first Comic Con, like, are you nuts!? Something as subtle as a name change really could make a world of difference because we don't want to lose such a legacy convention like theirs!

potatoedovah t1_j9roap1 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:55 AM

Haha I’m glad you pointed me in the right direction of the music video, my partner and I are in fact in it @ 1:19. What a great shot! Thank you again for the link!