Fan Expo 2011: Preparing for a Geeky Weekend
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Fan Expo 2011: Preparing for a Geeky Weekend

Today marks the beginning of Fan Expo Canada 2011.  Over its 16 years in existence, it has grown to become what is essentially the largest multigenre fan convention in Canada.  While it has yet to reach the hights of the San Diego Comic-Con (which is probably the largest convention in the world), it has definitely…

Fan Expo 2009 and 2010 – A Photo Retrospective
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Fan Expo 2009 and 2010 – A Photo Retrospective

The 2011 edition of Fan Expo Canada occurs in about ten days time.   This will be my third time attending the convention, but it will be my first with a deluxe pass that will give me full access for the entire weekend. I am already planning to post daily reports of this year’s Expo,…

Fan Expo 2010
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Fan Expo 2010

Last weekend, I attended Fan Expo Canada for the second time.  It was overall an enjoyable experience, however this probably the year where many of the problems associated with the Expo reared their head. Probably the biggest problem with the Expo was the terrible crowd control.  The Metro Toronto Convention centre was completely packed and…