While we did not attend any Hall H panels , we still managed to get celebrity sightings at SDCC 2019! As fans, it was super cool to be so close to people we love to watch on screen. While taking photos of celebrities at San Diego Comic Con can be very hectic, it's not too... Continue Reading →
Cosplay of SDCC 2019
Skkawliens rejoice! We have your San Diego Comic Con 2019 Cosplay right here. It was so great to meet so many talented cosplayers. Comic Con wouldn't be the same without them! Check out some of our favorites from the con below, including a slideshow compiling our SDCC cosplay encounters - so much fun! Just your... Continue Reading →
Con Stories – SDCC 2019 Edition
Helloooooooooo, Skkawliens! We are excited to share with you a series here at skkaw.blog called Con Stories. Skkaw and I were scheming for ways to share our daily SDCC experiences with you in a way that would be fast and fun. We shot ideas back and forth over a cup of coffee, debating the drawbacks... Continue Reading →
San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Here We Come!
Skkawliens, the time has come - for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)! We thought it would be cool to discuss as a first-timer (Justin) and a veteran (Skkaw) what our plans are for the world's biggest comic and popular art convention. Justin The SDCC Initiate As my first time attending SDCC, preparing has been a little... Continue Reading →
Maker Faire Bay Area 2019
Welcome to our Maker Faire Bay Area 2019 coverage. Unless you're well versed in recent uptake in Do-It-Yourself culture, you may be unfamiliar with the Maker Faire. The Maker Faire is a gathering for people of all ages for a showcase of invention, innovation, and creativity. One of the two flagship events in North America, the annual... Continue Reading →
Show Floor Highlights @Maker Faire Bay Area 2019
We met a lot of interesting Makers at the Maker Faire and saw more than a few engaging projects at the show. If you couldn't make it or are curious about the event, check out some of our highlights from the show floor below. Life Sized Stormbreaker One of our first encounters walking around the... Continue Reading →
Gaming Hall @FanimeCon 2019
Ready to get pwned like the newb you are? Or excited to do some pwning of your own? Your eyes have not deceived you - I did indeed write pwned in 2019. But seriously Skkawliens, the gaming hall is a gamer's delight, even if you're not your typical PC or console gamer. The gaming hall... Continue Reading →
Dealer’s Hall @ FanimeCon 2019
X marks the spot! Treasures abound at FanimeCon's dealer's hall, where you can find hundreds of vendors with a wide variety of loot from your favorite anime or popular brands. They also have food in this hall too because shopping so hard works up an appetite! Here's a list of some things I saw in... Continue Reading →
Artist’s Alley @ FanimeCon 2019
At FanimeCon, artist’s alley is located on the smallest of three halls on the second floor. It’s a magical place where artists from around the world come to sell their art and chat with fans. I have always preferred to go to artist’s alley over the dealer’s hall because you get to meet the artists... Continue Reading →
FanimeCon 2019
Some of you might be thinking, I’ve heard of comic conventions like San Diego Comic Con and the like but what is FanimeCon all about? And for those of you who know, bare with me while I make an attempt to describe Fanime for those who have never been before. I promise I’ll talk about... Continue Reading →
