I'm currently looking into procuring a new one, so I'll be sure to keep you updated.
Btw is anyone on the forums planning to go to the OP dinner on Wednesday night?
I'm currently looking into procuring a new one, so I'll be sure to keep you updated.
Btw is anyone on the forums planning to go to the OP dinner on Wednesday night?
Planning to go to pick up tickets, depending on whether or not I have work. Undecided whether or not I'll be in cosplay. I'd like to be in mafia costume in order to watch Public Enemies.
Alright, so my two good friends and I shall be the Alabasta monster trio (I am the Sanji 8D) and will be participating in the Davy Back Fight. Still bitter that I can't be Franky but that's what next year's Fanime is for. We will dominate you at the trivia, except our Zoro who was only on Drum Island until yesterday when we made him watch a 24-hour marathon of OP to at least get him through Alabasta. I love being able to watch .avis on a PS3. High quality picture on a 43" tv~
@junkeemunky: It really depends on whether I am able to finish the props by that time. But I would like to meet attend dinner with you all.
@palochka: lol, we'll see about that. Because you seem so high and mighty, obscure questions will be given to your team. =P
Well I don't know what I'll be doing at AX this year (from the looks of the schedule on the official website this year doesn't seem very exciting) but if I have time I'll check out the "One Piece" meet-up.
Everyone is welcomed cosplay or not. take a load off, drink a grog or a jack and coke. Can't guarantee a good time but that depends on you wouldn't. =P
@palochka: lol, we'll see about that. Because you seem so high and mighty, obscure questions will be given to your team. =P
Bring it on >=3
I like special treatment anyways.
There's an OP dinner Wednesday night? Where and what time? I might be able to make it, if everything goes well.
God, cosplay.com's website is going really slow right now. But at least I was able to find the info:
DAY 0 ONE PIECE PHOTOSHOOT/DINNER GATHERING
Meeting Time: 5.45-6pm
Meeting Place: same as the One Piece gathering - between the West Hall and Staples Center (LACC Site#1)
Photoshoot Location: Grand Hope Park
Dinner Location:
f:EN:M:/e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Johnny Rockets around 8pm
Day 0 Photoshoot/Dinner Gathering thread.
Syn, could you add this info to the first post?
Apparently theres a huge announcement concerning One Piece by Viz. They will be holding a panel on Friday at 3:30 pm. FAN//Cosplayers are highly recommended to show up and support. Apparently theres a couple of things of another possibility of Oda showing up and perhaps current releases of Mangas.
What the hellllllllll, Oda showing up? That would be too good to be true.
Guessing it might have to do with their skipping ahead to more current chapters. Hopefully this means that they'll release the volumes much quicker.
Unexpected hopes Maybe they'll go back and re-change the character names to match Funi's version. So Zolo will be changed again back to Zoro like it was before 4Kids.
edit–
I'm doubting the Oda appearance. For the past few years, that's always been brought up, but it's been nothing more than a rumor
! I'm setting expectations really low, so that I can be pleasantly surprised if it does happen.
Apparently theres a huge announcement concerning One Piece by Viz. They will be holding a panel on Friday at 3:30 pm. FAN//Cosplayers are highly recommended to show up and support. Apparently theres a couple of things of another possibility of Oda showing up and perhaps current releases of Mangas.
Source.
Nao.
PURESU.
My God. I was planning on showing up to this panel to give VIZ an earful on ONE PIECE related matters. But oh, oh, OH! If they genually show improvement then I will take back (almost) everything bad I have ever said about them. And maybe lay off the hard requests. But I'll still be prepared.
Also, the year of ONE PIECE's 40th anniversary they were going to give away a copy of the TREASURE collaboration book, but as a joke, they said they'd give it to whoever could name all the devil fruit. I don't know if they'll ask something like that again, but I do believe I would like to have another opportunity to test myself. Heh, could you imagine the shock if someone got them all right?
Depends…do anime and movie filler fruits count? If so, I'm out.
Oh shit...I forgot that I don't know the devil fruits from the Buster Call captains. The guy who splits into orbs, the one who rusts metal, etc. Must...learn...more...little details...for...trivia...contest...
There is NO WAY IN HELL Oda would show up. Shueisha has a tight leash on all of there creators that you might never see him unless you go to Japan.
Besides, he would have to take 2 weeks off or so to show up.
Dude.. if Oda is REALLY there and I doubt it, you guys need to take pics.. like yess… and are they REALLY planning to cut the bullshit and release One Piece regularly in just manga format? It'll take them 20 years to get to Enies Lobby at this rate =_=;; I am anxious to know myself, as Viz is failing SOOO HARDCORE at One Piece right now.
Depends…do anime and movie filler fruits count? If so, I'm out.
Oh shit...I forgot that I don't know the devil fruits from the Buster Call captains. The guy who splits into orbs, the one who rusts metal, etc. Must...learn...more...little details...for...trivia...contest...
Pretty sure manga fruit only, but I suppose if you really wanted to go for the shock factor, you could name all of them.
Captains from the Buster Call? Off the top of my head; Sabi Sabi no Mi (Rust Rust Fruit), Beri Beri no Mi (Berry Berry Fruit), ??? (Wheel Wheel Fruit)(The one guy who attacked Franky after he found out his family was okay, who also strangely enough wasn't shown in the anime).
Looking at my ONE PIECE yellow book, Blackbeard's Yami Yami no Mi was the 36th Devil Fruit revealed at that point, so we're looking at about 50 or so named fruits. But again, this question might not even come up. They might ask something equally ridiculous like "How many times has Sanji said 'crap'?".
shudders
There is NO WAY IN HELL Oda would show up. Shueisha has a tight leash on all of there creators that you might never see him unless you go to Japan.
Besides, he would have to take 2 weeks off or so to show up.
Manga schedules are pretty tight, but Viz did get Kubo Tite and Hiro Mashima out to San Diego Comic Con last year. I'm sure they wouldn't announce "Guess what? Oda's HERE!" at the convention though - they'd probably make a big announcement about it weeks beforehand.
Also, if Oda did come, that'd probably mean a week off from One Piece… the suspense could kill thousands of people ;)
I'm so pumped about the Viz announcement and the day zero dinner and ODA! MY GOD. If only ONE of these three events materializes I'll be euphoric all weekend. AX is going to be the best weekend EVER.
I'm pretty sure the rumors about Oda coming are in reference to next year. Maye that's what the viz announcement will be? I just can't see them not telling anyone he was coming to AX this close to the convention.
edit: ok, I just heard from someone who actually knows what is going on that Oda is definitely NOT coming to AX this year, however if there is a Big Presence of One Piece fans at the Viz panel, there is a real (but slight!) possibility he might actually come next year. And the One Piece announcement is going to be about something else, I guess. shrug Regardless, if you can, go to the Viz panel! Please and thank you <3
OH MY GOD… if Oda will be there next year I will find a way to go for sure ;__; I couldn't pass that up! but if he's there this year... well.. you guys take loads of pictures or something!!! Dx and tell him you want to se emore of the supernovas just for me xDDD
I can't believe I'm saying this, but forget Oda for a second. (May I be smited by a talking animal.)
Mana is going to AX! O.o
Mana, the father gothic-lolita.
Mana, one of the giants of Visual Kei.
For those of you who don't know Mana.
!
I have to get his autograph!
Mana's Okay, but if it were something that were exciting and interested me, it would have to be X-Japan that was coming to AX, then I'd screem my fangirling brains out and find out if there was ANY way I could go besides wanting to see all the epic-tastic One Piece cosplays ;__;
Forget oda?!?!?! such blasphemy. Well, i am gonna assume that oda is not showing up for this year, unless they some how spring it on for Comic-con.
Forget oda?!?!?! such blasphemy. Well, i am gonna assume that oda is not showing up for this year, unless they some how spring it on for Comic-con.
LOL are you sure you'd even want that to happen? Comic con badges have been sold out for awhile now. If Oda showed up, maybe we could hide you in a bag or something (or a boat). :ninja:
In regards to AX, I know for a fact from a very reliable source that Oda is definitely NOT coming this year, however if there is a big presence of One Piece fans at the Viz panel, there is a real (but slight!) possibility he might actually come next year. So if you can, go to the Viz panel! Please and thank you <3
I have the same doubt about Oda being at Comic con that I did about him coming to AX this year, he's kind of an important guy so I seriously doubt any convention is going to spring him on the con-going crowd as a "surprise guest." I could be mistaken, but I'd rather be pessimistic about it and be pleasantly suprised than be optimistic and face crushing despair.
If there is a much stronger chance of him showing up next year I'm so freakin glad we couldn't make it this year and go the next. Holy freakin CRAP.
Then sad that I'll miss Mana this year DX
So must has epic pictures from AX DX We started planning for this year last July and it just couldn't happen DX
Ah. I figured Oda being there would not be the case. I'll attend to the panel nonetheless, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. ^^
Game prizes have all finally arrived. Now just gotta finish costumes and masquerade stuff along with purchasing the rest of the game items.
So I convinced my friends to go to both of the gatherings (Day 0 and Day 3)! We'll be having a:
Trafalgar Law (me)
Nami (Movie 7)
Pell
Ao Kiji
I personally can't wait for the trivia and the DB Games. I should probably catch up on my OP knowledge….
Since it's our first year doing these games, and AX is too big of a convention to offer ribbons to attendees, we decided to attempt giving away ribbons as prizes. In case you cant read them–
FUTURE PIRATE KING – Scavenger hunt
SCHOLAR OF OHARA – Trivia contest
DAVY BACK FIGHT SURVIVOR – For all DBF participants
LUFFY JOLLY ROGER PIN – DBF Winners
DBF Winners will also (probably) be able to get a free 4x6 print from e1n's artist alley booth. Just gotta figure out a way to systemize this so that he's not just giving those away to everyone that's asking. Also, there will be another way to win the Luffy Jolly Roger pin in case you are on the losing side(s) for the DBF. I'm just not going to tell you how to win it. :p
So what's the deal with the ribbons? Wear them on your badges to show your One Piece love. Or better yet, get yourself a fan badge that you can wear to ANY convention you go to and place them on that. They're made in such a way that you can ladder stack them, like so:
Sadly, we are not permitted to have signs at AX, so you'll have to do your best to find us. Once we figure out the actual convention schedule and plan accordingly, we'll try to arrange specific meeting places for us to be easily found. Happy hunting and good luck with the games!
! Only one of each ribbon will be given out. We only have a finite amount of ribbons and pins, so once we're out, we're out. Also, no complaining about the quality of the prizes. They're awesome, and I had to pay for them to be made out of my own pocket. Don't like them? Then don't play. We're hoping to make this a yearly thing, thus these prizes are just to test out the waters. Believe me, I wish I were rich enough to just give out gashapon figures or something as prizes. Help me win the Lotto, then I can do that. :3
This is going to be an awesome year. We are so glad you guys are doing these games. I was bringing music to the gathering so I'll have it when I come to the games as well for everyone to enjoy some nice OP music
:w00t: I must win them all!
I have to say those are some nice ribbons. I am now even more excited to be able to participate in the games for those.
Good job on 'em.
By the way, could you add me and my group to the front? I will be Alabasta Sanji and my two friends will round out the Alabasta monster trio.
Dude, the prizes are awesome! I'm going to win at least one of those fancy ribbons.
Okay…sadly, probably not going to be able to go to the Day 0 Dinner. Last big Masquerade prop is behind schedule in construction, so I'll just be able to go pick up badges then head back. Maybe I'll see a fellow AP-er there, maybe not.
How to find me to participate in the Suupaa Kaizoku Fun Time Games of AX:
Day 1--cosplaying as Aokiji; look for a bunch of marines, easiest to spot being Sengoku with his bird hat
Day 2--cosplaying as Sanji; look for a few Strawhats in the Mafia Colorspread costumes walking around with a Mihawk and his giant sword
Day 3--cosplaying as Ben Beckman; look for the Red-Haired Pirates walking around with Buggy and Blackbeard
Day 4--Plain clothes? If so, I'll be wearing a gray/brown fedora; most likely I'll be sitting outside in the shade; look for my name badge with the OP Prize ribbons
It's Day 0 and I'm stuck at work :(
At least almost all of the costume stuff is done. U-Haul reservation is made. Masquerade audio is finalized (right, guys??). I have a big pile of costumes at home that need to be organized and ironed. My room looks like a fabric tornado hit it :P
Sadly my friends who are planning the Okama Trio outfits may not finish them in time, but I'm hoping we'll have some fabulous time together with them on Friday.
Well Day 0 is here and seemingly me and my friends are not cosplaying today. Argh. Atleast we'll still make it to the dinner. :D
Zoro's swords are ALMOST done! They just need some detailing and another coat of gold.
Stranded, can't make it to Day 0 meeting. Blah. Ah well. I'll see you guys there tomorrow! I'll be one of the Hell Guards (hooded guys) from Impel Down, and you will likely spot me with the Going Merry, Luffy, Sanji, and/or a pin-up version of Chopper (I kid you not; my friend has some weird ideas).
man I am so envious of you guys xD have fun and take TONS of pictures!
Well, I sadly either got the wrong place for the meeting or just didn't get there in time (the lines were long so I got there at around 6 or so).
I did see a few people in costumes on my way to eat, but I was just so tired that I just didn't want to ask if the gathering was already over. Plus I had to leave quickly after to catch the train.
I think I caught the gathering at Johnny Rockets, but since everyone was in costume and apparently already knew each other and I was just some schmuck in an Arlong Park Forums T-Shirt it was apparent that I wasn't exactly going to fit in.
To anyone who thinks they saw me I was the one playing Binks Sake on my phone.
you mean the guy who walked by an ENTIRE ONE PIECE COSPLAY GROUP with the Arlong Park shirt on but didn't even look twice or pay us any attention? must not have been a fan of cosplay xD but yeah… i wanted that shirt >_>
you mean the guy who walked by an ENTIRE ONE PIECE COSPLAY GROUP with the Arlong Park shirt on but didn't even look twice or pay us any attention? must not have been a fan of cosplay xD but yeah… i wanted that shirt >_>
I guess I had it coming.
-.- I was waiting for some means to break the ice. I'm just a timid guy (at first) by nature, and it seemed like everyone was already having a good time by themselves, sooo…. sighs, I need practice at this kind of thing. Plus you don't just walk up and talk to Mihawk while he's ordering a burger. People die that way.
Eh, it sucks having almost everyone you met last year and have gotten attached to say that they can't make it this year.
@LC:
Eh, it sucks having almost everyone you met last year and have gotten attached to say that they can't make it this year.
Don't worry Lapen I'll be coming to AX soon lol Will be hanging out Thursday night with ya right after I get off from work :D
@LC:
I guess I had it coming.
-.- I was waiting for some means to break the ice. I'm just a timid guy (at first) by nature, and it seemed like everyone was already having a good time by themselves, sooo…. sighs, I need practice at this kind of thing. Plus you don't just walk up and talk to Mihawk while he's ordering a burger. People die that way.
Eh, it sucks having almost everyone you met last year and have gotten attached to say that they can't make it this year.
Were you at Akon this year? Cause if you weren't the guy at Akon wearing the Arlong Park shirt, then we're probably mistaking you for someone else XDD But if you are the guy, we tried to flag you down, but I don't guess you heard us xDDD
OH MY GOD.. I am sooo excited to see cosplay photos after AX I can't even stand it.. oh god.. there is soo much epicness going to happen and I'm going to miss it all ;__; Have fun you guys!!
LC Lapen, I swear I must have seen you since I remembered the AP shirt! Too bad I was being directed around by a friend so I couldn't go and chat.
It is very awkward going up to strangers (some in cosplay) and chatting with them…Though today I'll be in my Law costume so you guys can say hello! (To make me more noticeable then other Law's I will be carrying a Mirror's Edge Messenger Bag, proving that Law is a runner).
Have fun!
@LC:
I guess I had it coming.
-.- I was waiting for some means to break the ice. I'm just a timid guy (at first) by nature, and it seemed like everyone was already having a good time by themselves, sooo…. sighs, I need practice at this kind of thing. Plus you don't just walk up and talk to Mihawk while he's ordering a burger. People die that way.
Eh, it sucks having almost everyone you met last year and have gotten attached to say that they can't make it this year.
erm I meant it was someone at A-Kon in Dallas TX, I doubt that was you x__x; I myself am shy so I know what you mean but I probably would've taken a picture of the cosplayers anyways xD I'm a picture whore… I need a better camera so i can be a better picture TAKER x_x; pah!
btw... GOD I can not WAIT to see PICTURES OMFG