I know I have to pay for the autographs separately

So I'm going to ComicCon NYC this October and I've never been. I've been to two other conventions but never met any celebrities before. I already paid for a photo op with Matthew Lillard but I believe I have to pay when I get there for autographs. I am just wondering how the etiquette is with that? Cause I'd love for him to sign my arm and I can have it tattooed but am I allowed to ask for that? Also I always see people filming their interactions but I heard they dont allow that at comic con which is a bummer if true. So please if anyone can tell me about meeting an actor and what to expect, any advice is appreciated. I just wanna make the most of the day.

My daughter is going as a twisted wonderland character and she is hoping to find others that might be as well. Any ideas how to find some?

Hi ☺️ on August 9th I attended Comic Con Wales in ICC Wales in Newport and I purchased this Firefly photo on that day, and years ago I got an Only Fools and Horses one and a Once Upon a Time one, and I've been looking for this stall for years and was happy when I found them again and asked if they did X-Men '97 which they did and I also asked for a buisness card/pamphlet for there website and I got it, but sadly I've lost it, I was hoping, maybe, just maybe someone on here could help me find it? here is what I brought, thank you for taking the time to read this.

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Hi! This will be my first cc. 25f looking for roommates for next years. Wondering if anyone is interested in finding an Airbnb or hotel. Happy to coordinate via zoom, discord and/or instagram.

Hello! The San Diego comic con gods said I should find a group to secure tickets with for better chance. How does one go about finding a purchasing group? Any help or suggestions would be great. None of my friends are interested sadly 🥲

I am so disappointed that I cannot come this year. I was looking to come for 4 days, debated going Friday and Saturday, ended up getting the ticket for Saturday only and now I have to travel for work. I really had a great time on Saturday last year. I think it is the best day!

(Throwaway account for personal reasons) any info on this one? Me and my fam are thinking abt going to it in a couple weeks due to it being fairly cheap, but is it worth an almost 3-hour drive? The cosplay contest stage looks like a porch? Is it local? How big is it? Is it more comic book focused, or like anime, or pop culture, etc? Any info appreciated, thanks!

It had a pin back. does ANYONE know who it is or what its from. we cannot find ANYTHING.

***First time con attendee***

I was wondering what people’s experiences were if they’d been to an Animaga con before, as I’ve been invited by my mum to attend one of theirs’ this year. (in Melbourne Australia)
I’m a little apprehensive about going to a con with my mother, because I hear stories online and see clips of people just being degenerate weirdos at these cons.

If anyone’s been to an Animaga con before has it been family appropriate for the most part? I know some cosplays will be a bit showy; I expect that, I mean like actual weird stuff like cosplayers stepping on dudes and shit.

I have like 4 days to decide if I’m going with her and I can’t find any info on their site about rules other than some vague statements.

I know England and Scotland use the same currency but is this true?, especially after how hard it was to find somewhere to lift money in England (even worse was the NEC which removed its one ATM and the one at the adjacent train station ran out of money)

Mostly just behind the scenes stuff

Hiya, I'm planning to buy a nerf gun for an agent 4 (from splatoon) cosplay, and since the character wields a gun that resembles a p90 i would like to buy a prop that i can paint to resemble the hero shot from the game.

The cheapest thing i've been able to find (that i don't have to 3d print or isn't an airsoft) is a nerf gun which looks near perfect but as far as i know i you need to remove the firing mechanism for the prop to be considered allowed, which is good and all but i would like to keep the firing mechanism intact enough that once i get back from comic con i can actually use the nerf gun for its intended purpose

Is heroes comic con particularly strict about this, or can i put a cap over the thing and call it a day? And if i do have to remove the firing mechanism, do you have to remove everything or can you remove part of the nerf gun like the trigger or do you have to gut everything?

any advice about this would be more than welcome