GAMING WITH WIL WHEATON – RECAP

This year’s raffle for a chance to play Space Cadets with Wil Wheaton was a rousing success, collecting over $1200 for Hero Initiative!

Many thanks to all the participants, and special shout-outs to the following individuals and groups:

Wil Wheaton

Kantcon (If you haven’t already purchased your tickets for the show coming up in July, then get on it.)

Stronghold Games

Elite Comics

Jon Hook

Additional photos of the event (courtesy of Jon Hook) can be found here, and if you’re in search of even more gaming fun, try out an original Cthulhu-based adventure created by Jon Hook himself.

You can purchase Age of Cthulhu: The Timeless Sands of India here.

WEDNESDAY WILL CALL

ATTENTION ALL ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS, PRESS, AND ARTIST ALLEY PARTICIPANTS:

In an effort to give attendees another option for early will call, we are adding one more opportunity.

On Wednesday, April 3rd, you will be able to pick up your admissions at Elite Comics from 12PM to 7PM. All the same rules apply from our post regarding will call on Friday.

ON-LINE ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS

You must bring photo ID.

All tickets must be held in your name.

PHYSICAL ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS

You must bring the physical ticket to exchange.

PRESS and ARTIST ALLEY GUESTS

You must bring photo ID.

We will NOT be selling tickets at this time. All tickets will be available for sale at the event starting at 8:30AM on Saturday, April 6th. Tickets will NOT sell out unless Nathan Fillion makes an unscheduled appearance.

(Nathan Fillion will NOT make an unscheduled appearance.)

PLANET COMICON GIVES BACK

On Wednesday, April 3rd, representatives from Planet Comicon will be creating a mobile convention at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Unfortunately, children suffering from illness will be unable to attend our show, but Supergirl Jessica Meditz-Porter, along with artists Darryl Woods and Damont Jordan and Elite Comics owner, William Binderup, will be doing their best to remedy the situation by bringing the show to them. Laden with free comic books, the PC crew will be taking photographs with the kids and offering up free sketches of their favorite characters.

In addition, there will be complimentary tickets to the show offered to parents of children capable of attending the convention, including those at Ronald McDonald House.

If you would like to help, donations will be accepted at the Planet Comicon contest booth on both Saturday and Sunday. Suggested items include coloring books, comics, crayons, markers, and/or action figures.

Be a hero and help a child in need.

PLANET COMICON 2013 CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS

William Binderup of Elite Comics

Many doubted us when we said that the winners of this year’s costume contests would walk away with championship belts.  But here’s the proof.

First place finishers (both male and female) in all three categories on Saturday and Sunday will walk away with one of these beauties, proving that they have what it takes to be a true champion.

Will the belt and the title be yours?  Only time will tell.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR ADVANCE TICKETS

Advance tickets for Planet Comicon 2013 are still available to purchase at Elite Comics or online here, but we’ve added three additional locations for your convenience.  Please pay careful attention as not all ticket options are available at all new locations.

B-Bop North

6320 NW Barry Rd

Kansas City, MO 64154

(816)746-4569

Selling Adult 2-day passes ($35) and Youth 2-day passes ($10)

B-Bop South

5336 W 95th St

Prairie Village, KS 66207

(913)383-1777

Selling Adult 2-day passes ($35) and Youth 2-day passes ($10)

Clint’s Comics

3941 Main St

Kansas City, MO 64111

(816)561-2848

Selling Adult 2-day passes ($35), Adult Saturday only ($25)

Adult Sunday only ($20) and Youth 2-day passes ($10)

ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Advance tickets are now on sale through Elite Comics.  Contrary to a previous post, ALL forms of advance tickets will be sold at the store: full weekend, single day (Saturday or Sunday), and youth (ages 11-15).  Again, children under the age of 10 get in free.

Advance tickets will be available for sale at Elite until Wednesday, March 20th.  After that, they will ONLY be available at the door.

Elite Comics is located at 11842 Quivira in Overland Park.  Store hours are as follows:

Sunday – 12PM to 5PM

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 11AM to 6PM

Wednesday – 11AM to 9PM

Thursday – 11AM to 7PM

Friday – 11AM to 7PM

Saturday – 11AM to 6PM

The phone number for the store is 913.345.9910.

We are currently working toward supplying other area merchants with advance tickets for sale.  Stay tuned for details.  Tickets will be available online here through Sunday, March 17th.

Questions or concerns?  Please post them below.

PHYSICAL TICKETS FOR SALE ON 2/13

Starting on Wednesday, February 13th, advance tickets will be available for sale at Elite Comics.  Elite is located at 11842 Quivira in Overland Park.

Questions or concerns?  Please post them below.

PLANET COMICON 2013 COSTUME CONTEST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The costume contest for Planet Comicon 2013 promises to be our largest ever!

Working in conjunction with Elite Comics, we will be hosting two separate costume contests: one for youth participants (ages 15 and under) and one for adults.  The youth contest will be held in the main hall on Saturday afternoon, while the adult contest will follow in the ballroom.  Exact times for both have yet to be determined.

Prizes for participation will be awarded in the youth contest, while prizes for the adult contest will be awarded in three (3) different categories.

Comics – Best Male and Best Female

Science Fiction – Best Male and Best Female

Anime – Best Male and Best Female

Afterward, there will be a separate award presented for best group.

Winners in each individual category (both male and female) will receive Planet Comicon 2013 championship belts–that’s right, CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS– as well as a feature story here on the website.

So get started on those costumes, and stay tuned for further details because we’ve got more surprises to come!

Questions or concerns?  Feel free to contact William at Elite Comics.  913-345-9910 or atomick9@aol.com.