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Iceman · 07-13-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiote

I actually had a better experience at the hasbro booth today vs what happened last year. The line on the floor was better managed because they didn't overload on giving too many time slot tickets. I didn't have to wait in another 3 hour line to buy from the stand but that is just my experience today. It definitely made up for my experience on Wednesday with Peter Parker and Trainwreck. Iceman and I were shocked to see that there was no one in line and how easy it was getting in. Now some part of that could have been from Hasbro not carry anymore Bruticus, my little pony (yes my little pony was the big seller at the hasbro stand) and ML X-Force but it eventually came in. The con has indeed outgrew the venue but its really difficult to prevent scalpers from doing what they do. I hate them too like the rest of you. It is like the ultimate hunt when getting a damn exclusive from a con.

What I loved is how they forced us to wait all morning to get a ticket to buy at the booth later in the day but then when we got there people without tickets were slowly being let in. It was nice once I showed up and I was glad to not wait very long (partially luck) after two mornings of trying. I was told that maybe more X-Force would come in later so I could go then or wait. I did pop by a few times after up until the floor closed but it always said sold out. If they did get more I guess they went fast sadly. It used to be a simple walk in and out but now it is also "big" business. That's just life I guess.

The crazy line situations are just beyond reason. They do it on the fly and it gets messed up easily then large numbers of people end up cutting. The lines for the major panels were about a mile (possibly more) of walking from the back of the line. They are trying hard but they need more room desperately. Con is still fun but I think you just need to stick to smaller panels and avoid lines as much as possible. Heck, I actually ran into Stan Lee. Like literally bumped into him on accident.

07-13-2012, 10:16 PM	#30130
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Quote: Originally Posted by Symbiote I actually had a better experience at the hasbro booth today vs what happened last year. The line on the floor was better managed because they didn't overload on giving too many time slot tickets. I didn't have to wait in another 3 hour line to buy from the stand but that is just my experience today. It definitely made up for my experience on Wednesday with Peter Parker and Trainwreck. Iceman and I were shocked to see that there was no one in line and how easy it was getting in. Now some part of that could have been from Hasbro not carry anymore Bruticus, my little pony (yes my little pony was the big seller at the hasbro stand) and ML X-Force but it eventually came in. The con has indeed outgrew the venue but its really difficult to prevent scalpers from doing what they do. I hate them too like the rest of you. It is like the ultimate hunt when getting a damn exclusive from a con. What I loved is how they forced us to wait all morning to get a ticket to buy at the booth later in the day but then when we got there people without tickets were slowly being let in. It was nice once I showed up and I was glad to not wait very long (partially luck) after two mornings of trying. I was told that maybe more X-Force would come in later so I could go then or wait. I did pop by a few times after up until the floor closed but it always said sold out. If they did get more I guess they went fast sadly. It used to be a simple walk in and out but now it is also "big" business. That's just life I guess. The crazy line situations are just beyond reason. They do it on the fly and it gets messed up easily then large numbers of people end up cutting. The lines for the major panels were about a mile (possibly more) of walking from the back of the line. They are trying hard but they need more room desperately. Con is still fun but I think you just need to stick to smaller panels and avoid lines as much as possible. Heck, I actually ran into Stan Lee. Like literally bumped into him on accident. __________________ BST