Conventions Archives

Stories From Conventions: D&D at OzCC

October 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

Sometimes we have stories from conventions that don’t fit our usual categories. Like when a D&D campaign was derailed by a mission for marriage equality.

A Few Thanks to Dragon Con Attendees

September 6, 2017December 13, 2017Ruth Suehle0

Another Dragon Con in the books, and there are a few people we’d like to thank…

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show

September 3, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

Australia has one niche geeky convention that refuses to be like the others… And we love it! Welcome to SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2017!

Attend Dragon Con Virtually With a Streaming Membership

August 31, 2017Ruth Suehle0

Even if you’re not at Dragon Con this year, you can get a taste at home with a streaming membership. And if you are there, you can use one to enjoy con for three more months!

Highlights of Boston Comic Con: Veronica Taylor and Artist’s Alley

August 25, 2017Corrina Lawson0

We had a great time at Boston Comic Con, but the revamped show was not without its logistical challenges.

Go Back to Dragon Con’s Past With This Track History

August 6, 2017Ruth Suehle2

Wondering (or trying to remember) what Dragon Con used to be like? Take a look at this timeline of the con’s programming tracks as they changed over the last two decades.

Play It Once More: Replay FX With Generation Geek 2.0

August 4, 2017December 13, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

Replay FX isn’t only the world’s greatest arcade; it’s a fantastic, fabulous, loud, bright family affair I can’t recommend highly enough.

San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Artist Roundup

August 3, 2017Ariane Coffin0

Here’s a handful of artists I’ve discovered at SDCC this year—and their respective online shops so you can get the full SDCC art hoarding experience.

ConnLUG at ConnectiCon: Building the LEGO Community

July 31, 2017Karen Walsh0

This year, seeing ConnLUG at ConnectiCon was the best way to celebrate geeky family joys at one of our favorite conventions.

ConnectiCon Art

July 31, 2017Rebecca Angel3

Attending cons for Rebecca Angel means enjoying the artistic people in cosplay, illustration, crafts, and more. Check out the photos from this year’s ConnectiCon.

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2017

July 17, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

Finally, EG Mum has her post-Supanova Sydney 2017 review of the best artists, cosplayers, merchants, and writers. Lots of photos!

Is Changing the Prop Rules Mid-Con Okay?

July 10, 2017Patricia Vollmer6

Partway through the event, the Denver Comic Con event authorities changed the prop weapons policy to ban replica guns. Was the mid-event change worth it?

Denver Comic Con 2017: Family Cosplay Roundup

July 7, 2017Patricia Vollmer0

Patricia shares her favorite family cosplay and discusses cosplay trends at this year’s Denver Comic Con.

Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 3 Report

July 4, 2017Patricia Vollmer3

Patricia discusses her observations from the last day of Denver Comic Con.

Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 2 Report

July 2, 2017Patricia Vollmer0

Patricia gives a recap of her experiences at Denver Comic Con on Day 2.

Denver Comic Con 2017: Last Minute Family Tips!

June 30, 2017Patricia Vollmer0

Patricia’s excited for Denver Comic Con this weekend! Come find her in costume Saturday for a GeekMom/GeekDad sticker, while supplies last!

Supanova: The Sometimes Toxic Culture of Conventions

June 28, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum20

One media representative rejected by staff at the gate asked why and received a derogatory glance up and down her body. Infuriated, this source then fired back “Oh, is it because I am female? Or is it because you know I’m gay?” to which she received the reply “Does it matter?”

Denver Comic Con Bound? Understand This Year’s Security Changes

June 12, 2017Patricia Vollmer0

Are you Denver Comic Con bound (give us a shout out if you are!)? Be sure to plan ahead for the changes in registration, security, and prop checks for this year’s event.

‘Star Wars’ Celebration – More Than Just a Convention

May 25, 2017December 13, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Star Wars Celebration is so much more than a convention.

3 Super Sellers at Seattle’s Sakura-Con 2017

April 18, 2017Kelly Knox0

Here are just a few booths from Sakura-Con 2017, and their amazing wares waiting for your order even if you didn’t make it to the convention this year.

Notes from ECCC ’17: Folklore and the Death of Belief

March 23, 2017December 14, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

Belief isn’t dead. It’s just shifted around a little.

PAX East 2017: ICYMI GeekMom Went Live Again!

March 22, 2017Karen Walsh0

GeekMom Karen brings the round up of FB Live videos from PAX East 2017 showing all the best that she felt PAX had to offer.

How DC Collectibles Kindly Surprised Me at Toy Fair 2017

March 21, 2017Karen Walsh0

Toy Fair is a month behind us, but my meeting with DC Collectibles and personal tour by Jim Fletcher needed a very special post that required taking a very special amount of time to put together.

An Introvert’s Lessons From the Con: Days 2, 3, and 4

March 16, 2017December 14, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

Part Two, Three & Four: the trials of wearing gauntlets, mingling with heroes, and finding your dewback a seat at the movies…

Paneling at PAX

March 15, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel0

From chickens to education to splitting on bricks, Rebecca Angel learned (?) a lot about gaming at various panels at PAX East this year.

PAX East Panel 2017: Gaming with Your Kids

March 13, 2017Karen Walsh0

GeekMoms A.J., Anika, Corrina, Karen and Rebecca all chat about the value of gaming with your kids – both board and video.

PAX EAST 2017 Exclusive: ‘We Happy Few’s Sam Abbott

March 12, 2017Karen Walsh0

GeekMom Karen sits down at PAX East 2017 to talk with Sam Abbot from Compulsion Games about ‘We Happy Few,’ their new game currently in early access on STEAM and Xbox.