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

[SSGLordErne]

Lol, does each piece have its own seat?

Each box is in a seat with a seat belt for safety

 

[N8TEBB]

Nah I just bring 2 suits (5 102L totes total), my own suitcase, a mirror, and a giant hammer. I'm sure I could pack more efficiently if I needed to, but I got all that space back there, might as well use it! (This is why I could never fly to a convention)

 

[Benton188]

N8TEBB You need more suits and some mannequins then. Get a whole mini van full of Spartans to roll into the con.

Speaking of, Cadet Fallen Would you like to have my mannequin there for display or are we packed for space?

 

[Off Earth]

Will be there Saturday in a new armor build - Cross Core ODST.

Additionally I can bring some helmets that day too if need be.

 

[Rosebud]

N8TEBB You need more suits and some mannequins then. Get a whole mini van full of Spartans to roll into the con.
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Speaking of, Cadet Fallen Would you like to have my mannequin there for display or are we packed for space?

He's just so eepy.

 

[Cadet]

Speaking of, Cadet Fallen Would you like to have my mannequin there for display or are we packed for space?

I think that would still be a question for NobleofDeath16 in how he envisioned the booth layout, even though Jonah can't make it now. We also might not know until we get on site and see what kind of space we actually end up with.

Additionally I can bring some helmets that day too if need be.

That won't be necessary, we have had more than sufficient items offered for display by our Booth Volunteers at this juncture.

 

[NobleofDeath16]

I apologize again to everyone for how screwy the whole communication side of things for this event has been. Plus with them cutting the booth size down so much having to limit what is displayed (originally I asked for larger than a 20x20 space. You guys still have that!) That definitely was not my original intentions, but I do hope you all have a safe and enjoyable time this weekend!

 

[NobleofDeath16]

Also. For invited groups, prop weapons are ALLOWED but I do ask please be respectful of the event runners. Pose with care, no assumed violence against civilians etc. They got a whole lot stricter this year with props so please keep that in mind.

 

[Negativecacti]

What time and who will be at the center early Friday so I can load in and get my badge

 

[Fallen]

I'm just going to drop this here:

1. Booth etiquette: please be respectful to all the con goers and employees! Be respectful to everyone that approaches the booth, strike up conversations and make a good impression.
2. Please keep swear words to a minimum there will be children!
3. DO NOT AIM WEAPONS AT ANYONE! If someone asks for a photo asking for you to aim your weapon at them kindly tell them we are discouraged from doing that.
4. No T Bagging! Be professional
5. If people are interested in signing up for the 405th be sure to point them to the forums first! Don’t advocate the discord until later!! If they ask if we have an Instagram we do it’s 405th_midwest

 

[Benton188]

Since we are crunched for space, I'll leave Geoffrey at home then. He would be rather difficult to get out of the house now with our 2 feet of snow here, the pathway is blocked.

 

[Negativecacti]

I'm just going to drop this here:

Always a friendly reminder thank you

 

[N8TEBB]

Man I can't wait for my classes today to be overrrr
I hope to be there mid day tmr

 

[Wicked Demon 15]

I can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! Just tried on my fit to make sure there wasn't any issues getting it on, I'm definitely going to need a little help locking it all up if anyone is willing.

 

[Negativecacti]

marinesniper do you have the photo of my behind the 501th laser cannon and the video of us walking with them

 

[marinesniper]

Yes I was trying to figure out how to put it up is to big to send here will it for on the discord

 

[Fallen]

Yes I was trying to figure out how to put it up is to big to send here will it for on the discord

Here's the link to the photo/video drive for the event.

GalaxyCon 2023 - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Just create a new folder w/ your username/credit tags and upload whatever you have.

 

[N8TEBB]

Before I get back to my regular routine and start prepping for my final exams, I want to thank you all for making this past weekend exceptionally wonderful. Thank you all for helping me film my silly little insta reels, taking pictures, being friendly, manning the booth, keeping an eye out for everyone's costume, and being just all-around amazing! I'm so happy I got to meet you all again, and some of y'all for the first time! marinesniper , you're chief suit is AWESOME! And you do a phenomenal job in and out of your suit talking to folks and getting them to come and take pictures with us. It was a real treat to spend time with you. Cadet , your hard work being the man-in-charge does not go unnoticed. Being the eyes and ears of the whole community and making sure the weekend runs smooth is a big job! But you make it seem effortless. Thank you for all you do. SSGLordBert SSGLordErne SSGLordElmo You guys are an absolute blast to talk to. I always love hearing about the new stuff you're working on and I'm thrilled that I finally got to see it in person. All three of your suits look so cool. I'm so happy you all came out! SoleofDeath the blue mk6 looks great on you! I'm glad that old suit could get some use! Of course you're much more than an epic spartan, you're an invaluable member of the community and do a great job at the PR table. Not to mention your hilarious electrician memes XD. Fallen I loved seeing your new mk7 this weekend! Thank you for the tips on sewing the undersuit. I will be sure to buy that little tool (i forgot what it's called) next time I make an ab wrap. Negativecacti Your mk7 looks awesome! It's always a pleasure to hang out with you! Parzival I love your ODST! It was very nice to meet you again! Wayward Flood you are always a friendly face to talk to! It was lots of fun making a reel with you in your mk5. And thank you for all you do helping with the booth. Rosebud , you bring so much energy to conventions! As always, your mini warthog was tons of fun to have around! You also helped me out a ton with taking pictures, holding my phone, etc. so thank you for that. Wicked Demon 15 it was great to see you too! Thanks for making a reel with me. Your suit looks great! I'm glad I could finally see it in person! Benton188 it was great seeing you again too! I loved your dapper suit and helmet you wore! You look pretty sharp my guy. Thanks for always being a friendly member of the regiment. SpartanSweed I loved meeting you and your marine outfit is so cool! I'm glad we could kick back at the end of the day and enjoy a bottle of maple syrup at waffle house. And who could forget JTF4 , my partner in crime, my evil (blue team) twin, and the man who said yes to pretty much every wacky content idea I could throw at him. You're a legend. I would lead an army of jtf4's into battle if I could. Thank you for being a great friend, and a super cool spartan. I think half of the photos I have from this weekend are of you and I XD.

I'm terribly sorry if I missed anyone. There's just so many of you! You are all so much fun and make going to conventions so memorable. Thanks for coming out! I want to give everyone that helped set up the boot an extra special thank you. You guys are the ones that make conventions stress free for folks like me. Kudos to you guys for doing such a great job! Alright, that's the end for me. Back to the ol' grindstone. Can't wait to see y'all again soon.

P.S. If I filmed a reel with you this weekend, I'll be uploading them throughout the course of the next month. I'll be sure to add you as a collaborator and/or tag you.

 

[Cadet]

Thanks for the Kind Words, Nate, and I have to echo them pretty much exactly, but I do have to say, Fallen and JTF4 deserve the lion's share of the credit for how well this weekend ran. I was happy to help where and when I could, but without those two, and Wayward Flood transporting and storing the booth materials after Cleveland, and SoleofDeath generously bringing spare tables we would not have had as successful of a weekend as we did.

You all were Rock Stars this weekend.

 

[marinesniper]

Nate,
Thanks for the support you and all the other's have me and the help getting the shoulders strapped up I have never gone to a con where I felt so much at home. You all made it feel like a bunch of brothers and sisters got to hang out after being gone for so long. It was sad to see it end, I got such a kick out of seeing all the kids small and adult smile when they got pictures with the Spartans. I will be at more of these with you guys. Nate I guess I am going have to get a pass port so I can come up there to some cons you have.