Toronto Prop Party 2008 - New Details in FIRST POST

Looking forward to attending this year, David. No pesky C4 to throw off my schedule this time!

Congrats on the soon-to-be-new-additions to yourself and Rimma!

Looooove Johnny!

Gotta make it down this year!

Last years was a blast. I am looking forward to this years.

I think the room it was in last time was ok, but it might not be big enough if more people come and display stuff. I'd love to see some demonstrations too, perhaps a life cast demo?

More door prizes and such would be cool too of course.

I had also been thinking it might be fun to make it more accessible to the general public. They might not "get it" but they'd probably find a lot of what we were showing off to be pretty cool.

T-shirts or something as well? It all depends on attendance.

As I said in my PM David, I'm happy to help if I can.

I was talking to David today and he asked me to see what you guys thought as far as what day to have it on. If anyone had any suggestions for a weekend in late may or early june please feel free to post it. Also post any ideas you have for things you'd like to see happen at it. I'm going to try to help David out in getting things organized.

Looks like a good time! I'm going to look into the feasibility of getting up there for this!

I'll most likely be there again this year (I'm the striking lad in the green shirt next to the Proton Pack).

This year I'm thinking we should make it more public friendly. If we can get some of the Toronto and local comic and hobby shops on board with us, it may be a pretty big turnout. the approach could be very simple... "Plug our event in your store and there's a free table/booth/space for you to use to promote your store or even sell your products".

I think this year should be bigger and more open than last year. It was a blast, but involving the public and some shops would certainly make things even better.

And David, perhaps SSC can even have some space at the event. Almost everyone there will use silicone and resins at some point, and I think it'd be perfect for them to have a presence at the party.


Cam

So...anyone else going to weigh in? Are there others interested in going to the Toronto Prop Party?

After helping with one or two of these, I've found that a target date will help stir up interest. Even if you move it up or back a week, at least it will give people an idea on when the party will be.

Personally, I'd love to come to this, but until I see a date and can look at the calendar, I can't committ one way or the other.

Well fellas, I'm all in like a dirty shirt for the prop party. I had such a fantastic time last year. It was great to hang out and talk smack about the RPF with everyone.

As far as dates for this year go, I'm no good for May 24th, June 28th and July 26th... otherwise I'm wide open.

What are the rest of you thinking?

Just give me a place and a date!! (I'd be the less striking lad with the Rocketeer and Viper pilot Helms)

I had to cancel last minute last year so I'd like to be there for sure this year. As far as a weekend I can't do it May long weekend but almost any other time. June might be best.

Just let me know when and I'm there again for sure!

Definitely in here...I actually have a mannequin and junk to display!

Glad to see interest picking up!

I don't want to speak for David regarding the date, but it seems that June might be better for most people and that early June would make the most sense.

Talisen I hope you'll be bringing your collection of blasters/guns again, they were sweet!

How about June 7th? We could stretch it to the 21st, but I agree that early June seems to be the best time. And on top of it the weather should be fantastic. The 14th is probably not good just because of Father's Day and I know Dave will be excited because it's his first one. If it doesn't bother him or anyone else, we can throw June 14th into the mix too... it's not like I'm the one with kids.

Fathers day weekend wouldn't be a good one for me and probably anyone else with kids.


Cam

Father's day weekend would be bad for me too, we usually have a family thing. The 21st would also be bad as it's the day of the Serenity charity screening in Toronto so I will be busy at that. My vote would be for the 7th.

I like the idea of June but I think Fathers day may be tough for some, if not most. Besides, I'm a daddy now so 'hell yea' I want to be celebrated that day!

I agree that to really get the ball rolling we need to finalize a date for this so lets keep suggestions coming and make it as comfortable as possible for all who want to attend.

Last year's gathering was awesome! Let's make this years even better.

David

Sounds like June 7th is what's working so far. Should we start looking into that day as far as places available to book?

Hey everyone!!
Let's bump this up and get back to disucssing the date! Also I may have found a really cool location for this years party. The Richmond Hill Community Center is just down the street from here and really easy to get to. I'll be meeting with someone there later today to see what our options are.

Now regarding the date, June 7th wont work for me but I'd like to get more input from everyone here and see if we cant nail down a date once and for all. June, July, August....obviously the sooner the better but as long as we decide on a date I think the rest will fall into place!

Bad weekends for me are the following...
June 21-22 (I'll be at the IMATS in Pasadena working for Chavant)
July 12-13 (Paradise Comic Con in Toronto)
Aug 22-24 (Rue Morgue Festiveal of Fear Toronto)

Anything around those dates can work for me...but let's hear what the rest of you think...otherwise I'll just pick the most convenient weekend for me and be done with it ....just kidding.

Let's hear ya'!



David

I should be good pretty much any weekend except June 21st as mentioned above.

Given time is passing quite quickly I think it might be best to choose an official date since most people I have spoken to are waiting to know what the date is before even concidering going or commenting. Plus no one seems to be putting forth any opinions on dates. :P

"July 12-13 (Paradise Comic Con in Toronto)"

Isn't that the weekend of Polaris (the old Toronto Trek)

Are they both on the same weekend??

Yes they are both on the same weekend