GalaxyCon Info and Roll Call: December 1st -December 3rd, 2023 (Columbus, OH)

[Jwinnicker]

Mark me as a maybe for this please, I'll see what my work schedule looks like for December

 

[LightsbrSamurai]

I was thinking about going to GC again, and I would love to do more 405th events... so tentative, provided my kit gets accepted.

 

[NobleofDeath16]

I will be providing the assets to use for this event to the local team when I am present for Cleveland. But I will not be attending the event myself. I will make sure all details as they were before are ironed out before the event happens and provide guidelines on running the booth for the weekend.

 

[marinesniper]

will be there for sure i will be boots on ground in my master chief infinite armor, cant wait to meet most of you i use to do security at the convention center when i lived in columbus many moons ago ( many many moons)

 

[ZeldaCat]

We have had an official event appearance request from the event runners of GalaxyCon of Columbus, Ohio!

Description: Date: December 1st through December 3rd, 2023. (Condensed: 12/01/2023 - 12/03/2023)

Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center,

400 North High St
Columbus, OH 43215
( Google Maps )

Event Website: GalaxyCon Columbus
Approximate Number of Attendees
20,000

"GalaxyCon Columbus is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!"

Local Hotels:

1. Hyatt Regency Columbus
2. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Final Thoughts:

Our first time at the event was a huge success, and the event runners would love to have us back this coming year as a reoccurring part of their event! I will get more details as the event gets closer for passes and booth schedule as we are in the progress of planning revamps for future booths! Please let me know if there is any info event veterans would like me to obtain ahead of time.

Confirmed "Boots on Ground":

- Fallen
- Cadet
- Wayward Flood
- JTF4
- Nico Fett
- Rosebud
- SSGLordBert
- SSGLordErne
- SSGLordElmo
- Negativecacti
- marinesniper

Tentative Responses:

- @AffinRoadster
- Off Earth
- z XJ z
- ixRainShadowxi
- Wayward Flood
- Wicked Demon 15
- N8TEBB
- SnakeandNape
- CoS Spartan058
- ZeldaCat


Badge Purchase: (HERE)

SIGN UPS FOR POSITIONS FOR COMP PASSES: (HERE)

Exhibition Hall Hours

FRIDAY: 2pm to 8pm

SATURDAY: 10am to 8pm

SUNDAY: 10am to 6pm

Booth: Exhibit Hall C, "Cosplay Lounge/Attractions," area. Hall C has a large "Video Game" banner outside.

Panel: TBD

BOOTH LAYOUT

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As seen in the above diagram, the booth will have two areas, the Recruitment, Q/A, and Display Table and the Photo Backdrop area.

Working the Table: It is preferred you wear 405th Branded items, Outpost Discovery Jerseys, or more “Business Casual” attire. Failing that, Halo branded merchandise is also a good bet. If you want, you may wear your Halo costume, but remember this area of the booth is intended for interaction with the public and your costume might interfere with that communication. Please keep your attention forward-facing to engage the public as much as possible. Welcome them to our booth and ask them if they're familiar with the 405th. Explain that we are an International Halo costume and prop group that seeks to assist others in building their dream Halo costume. For example, our website houses a wide variety of tutorials, free templates, and 3D print files. We also provide members with an opportunity to wear those costumes at Conventions, meet Ups, and Community Events. For example, direct them to our donation QR code for Extra Life and mention our yearly 24 Hour Fundraising event for it.

Working the Backdrop Area: This is the area where you are intended to be wearing your costume and be available for pictures with members of the public in front of our Photo Backdrop. While in costume remember that we do not ever “Tea Bag” while representing the 405th, nor are we to take pictures in any threatening manner, such as pointing our weapons at a member of the general public or pretending to strike or melee them, per the request of 343i and Microsoft.

We will also need handlers in this area to keep an eye on and organize any line for photos, and to keep an eye on our members in costume. It is preferred the handlers wear a 405th item, but since we understand that our handlers might be non-members like friends, significant others, or family, if they can wear any Halo branded items, that would be a plus. Like the table, please keep your attention forward-facing to engage the guests as much as possible. Invite them into the space, describe our group if folks are interested, and promote the Extra Life donation QR code if possible. Donations are not required, but we appreciate anything anyone can give.

Dinner Plans: Potluck style Saturday Evening. Due to the Exhibit Hall remaining open until 8PM but many options in the area closing before then, a decision will need to be made on site as to when members will want to do dinner.

Photoshoot: Tentative Saturday afternoon post 405th Panel.

Time:
Indoor Shoot:

Photographer Information:

Location: Lobby outside Exhibit Hall C.

Please contact me regarding any questions as I have a direct line to the event runners, hope to get some of you out to this event!

Even if I go, sadly I won't be able to help at the booth. But hypothetically if I were able to help at the booth, what would I do if I didn't have 405th or HALO outfits?

 

[Cadet]

Even if I go, sadly I won't be able to help at the booth. But hypothetically if I were able to help at the booth, what would I do if I didn't have 405th or HALO outfits?

Like it says in the first post under "Working The Booth." If you don't have 405th items (always available on demand in our RedBubble Shop) or Halo related items, please wear plain "Business Casual" attire not labeled or featuring iconography from other franchises or properties.

 

[CrimsonViper97]

Tentative.

 

[Jwinnicker]

Mark me as attending with my plus 1

 

[SpartanSweed]

Just got my flights, I’ll be therr

 

[NobleofDeath16]

I've reached out to the event runner to set up a meeting to go over booth size, accommodations, and event scheduling. I will update you all as I get information.

 

[FuriousFido]

My brother Parzival and I are going to try make this convention. With more time to prep and possibly finish our ODST suits we'd like to go. Just looking into the funds.

 

[Wicked Demon 15]

Put me boots on the ground, I can actually attend this local event! I can work the photo booth on Saturday, I plan on getting autographs and pics on Friday

 

[NobleofDeath16]

I have closed attendee sign ups for this event. 25 passes will be provided for complimentary passes. Any further a discount code will be provided for GA passes. Thank you!

 

[marinesniper]

my son would like to go so i will need to get a code for his pass i will be buying for him

 

[NobleofDeath16]

Update on Galaxy. They are only offering 15 complimentary passes and the rest will be a discount code for purchases.

However. They are asking me for format details from Cleveland. So you guys may have the larger format again.

 

[Benton188]

I'm still onboard to boogie on down to Columbus. I'll be travelling lighter than Cleveland as I'll have to roll out early on Sunday. Here's a list of what I plan to bring, and if anyone has requests for anything let me know:
- My suit (Maybe Geoffrey the Mannequin if we have space)
- Full Scale Brute Shot
- 2 Helmet Displays Racks for the table
- 2 small foam weapons for photo-ops
- Forklift Helmet

 

[Rosebud]

I'm still down to clown. Still bringing the Warthog and Yuletide Spartan. Do you think we'll have power to the booth?

 

[NobleofDeath16]

I'm still down to clown. Still bringing the Warthog and Yuletide Spartan. Do you think we'll have power to the booth?

I am looking into that as well as a pinch point from last year, The event runners have gone unresponsive again.

 

[TwoOneSix]

I'll be around if any additional hands are needed to help out on Friday/Saturday

 

[NobleofDeath16]

Large update time! New booth format is being utilized for this event, dimensions 20x20. Electric is being supplied for the booth as well by the event runners. I will have load in information closer to the event ass well as the discount code according to the event runner. But I have now confirmed I will have a discount code and 15 passes complimentary for the event.