keep an eye for some VEry Special announcements- very soon!
Paul

any of the actors from serenity or firefly

We're waiting patiently........LOL

Jewel

There's a horror convention the same weekend in Chicago.

What horror show is that, Hornetsfan? The only ones I know of are Flashback Weekend and Fangoria but those are on different weekends.

Paul, I won't be able to make the trip down this year because I have a friend's wedding that weekend. Hopefully I can get to the show next year.

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Originally posted by Caesar:
What horror show is that, Hornetsfan? The only ones I know of are Flashback Weekend and Fangoria but those are on different weekends.

Paul, I won't be able to make the trip down this year because I have a friend's wedding that weekend. Hopefully I can get to the show next year.

Ultimate Horror Convention Sept 11-13

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Ultimate Horror Convention

Cool, thanks for the tip!

Well I guess that's 2 shows I'll miss this year but I'll keep my eye on that site for future shows.

New Updates posted on the website!
Will post more details later. Any questions, please ask.
www.chicagolandexpo.com

Note: the Exclusive promos & Charity NSU Variant Issue - debuting at the Expo - Original Star Wars cover by Katie Cook! Very Limited and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Plus many more announcements to come!
Stay Tuned!
Thanks Paul

Hi Everyone!
As promised here are some of the highlights for this year's show.
******Exclusive Promo Cards will be available at the Expo!!!*****

Ghost Whisperer Series 3 & 4 CECE Exclusive by Breygent

Spiderman CECE Exclusive by Rittenhouse Archives

The CECE Exclusive Promo Convention Cards

Fall 2009 CECE Guest Artists/Illustrators

Unless otherwise indicated, artists will be appearing both days.


Chris Achilleos

Mark McHaley

Chris Henderson

Tom Jozwiak

Alan Dyson

Darla Eckland

Corbett Vanoni

Christopher Forbes from Forbes Film
Also added the following media guests:

Geri Jewell,who played in Deadwood.

Rosemary Forsyth, who played in Star Trek Voyager.

Jim Kelly from Enter the Dragon

Friday, Sept 11th. Pizza Party in the Garden Room at 7:30pm
$ 15.00 per person, all ages for Pizza & Soda Pop.
Advance Tickets Needed for this event.

Slide show presentation by Chris Achilleos –Fox Valley Room (across from the Ballroom)
5:00-7:00pm

More announcements coming soon! Keep an eye out!
Thanks & see you all there!
Paul

May have a few tables available for more artists & dealers-
Please let me know if interested.
Thanks Paul

Wow, Geri Jewel, good get Paul !

I wish I could get down for the show this year.

Looks awesome!

Please, please, please ask Chris Achilleos to bring some art to sell -- sketches, small pieces, whatever.

Looking forward to the show!

Jon

Caesar, didn't you say you were going to a wedding? You can get to the show - just organize a bachelor party/road trip to Carol Stream.

The thought occurs this may be YOUR wedding - in that case - "Honey, instead of a honeymoon in Hawaii - how about beautiful Carol Stream, Illinois?" Then fiegn surprise when you "discover" there is a card show going on in the hotel.

There is a precendent - a few years ago a guy from the UK came to the US for his honeymoon and did attend Paul's show.

Anyway, it looks like a great show is shaping up, I am impressed by artist Chris Henderson appearing - look forward to meeting him.

Don't forget that in 2006, we hosted a special Star Wars wedding for two customers at the Expo as well, in pretty much full costume!
Ah, that was a fun year. But then again, which year isn't ?
Hope to see you there.
As far as the artists traveling with originals, I doubt that Chris will be bringing originals to the show, for several reasons, he comes from the UK, and I am sure that the airlines are as gentle there as they are here.
And mainly, and this is why Boris and Julie never brought originals, is the insurance policies.
You may ask him for a commission, but it will be up to him at that time.
Thanks and take care.
Paul

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Originally posted by Don Norton:
Caesar, didn't you say you were going to a wedding? You can get to the show - just organize a bachelor party/road trip to Carol Stream.

I wish! I'm already 4 hours north of Chicago so it's a bit of a hike, and this wedding is another hour north of here...we have the rehearsal on Friday and wedding on Saturday, so that will keep me away this year. Sorry Paul.

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Originally posted by Don Norton:
The thought occurs this may be YOUR wedding - in that case - "Honey, instead of a honeymoon in Hawaii - how about beautiful Carol Stream, Illinois?" Then fiegn surprise when you "discover" there is a card show going on in the hotel.

My wedding isn't until next year Don, but I really like your idea!
First because we are going to Hawaii and second because it would be a great coup to pull that off. She's not into the "collecting" of things like I am, so she opts out of the shows, but someday I might get her to one...

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Originally posted by PAULM:
Don't forget that in 2006, we hosted a special Star Wars wedding for two customers at the Expo as well, in pretty much full costume!

Paul, I will NEVER forget that wedding, that was AWESOME !
I talked to Harris about it the next year and told him how uncomfortable I was at first, because I wanted to watch it and check everything out, but also didn't want to "crash" their wedding if you know what I mean, so I just hung out on the periphery until after the ceremony and then they let us take some photos of their cake, costumes, etc. That was really cool. Then the next year at Wizard World, I was at Anthony Forrest's table with the 501st and recognized one of the groomsmen (dressed as a stormtrooper) so I chatted about the wedding with him, too. That story is legendary, Paul.

Paul,
The show appears to be taking shape. The exclusives sound promising.
For those weirdos who attend pretty much for the cards how is the dealer list shaping up?
Dare I ask if there will be a Cardtalk gathering? Hopefully, you can get us a room a lot closer to the show hall.

Looking forward to the show.

I'd certainly be up for a trading session. . .

Hello All! Going to WW all 4 days. Yesterday, being the shortest day, was pretty grueling.I guess I am getting old or some such thing.
Anyway, There are a couple of changes with the roster. Irene Cara will NOT be at the Expo, she and the band are working on their CD, and cannot appear until it is ready.
Jim Kelly has landed a new film during the time of the show, so he will not be there.
Now, However, we are adding Olivia Brown from Miami Vice, Bunny DeBarge & working on more.
It appears there may be a couple of additional artists coming as well.... to be named later.
Already received the Exclusive Ghost Whisperer from Breygent, looks great! Rittenhouse just shipped us the Exclusive Spiderman, so it is on it's way! Yeah!!!
Also, at WW, I will have our Treasure Chest Charity project to be working on, hopefully, most of the artists will help out on this. The response has been greatly positive.
Well, gotta get ready to start the day...
Take care, have a good one, see you at the Expo!
Paul

The Posse and I are getting way excited.......LOL

Jewel

New things!
Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster)will be attending the Expo this year!
Reminder- see the breakfast post, bring your cards for trading and your appetites!
Will have more exciting news...as soon as I make it up! No, once things get confirmed.(chuckle,chuckle).
Take care, see you all soon.
Paul