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Expo potpourri

28 Monday Apr 2014

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Calgary Expo 2014

As promised, a few more photos to mark the closing of the 2014 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.

Skeletal chic

Splinter cellphone

Explicit instructions

Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here

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Creating new realities

27 Sunday Apr 2014

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Artist at work

Sure, comic/fantasy/sci-fi conventions are often about star attractions and awesome costumes … but there’s much more.
Here’s a nod to the dozens of artists who toil on site and sell their creations, including Doug Nhung, seen sketching in this photo captured at the 2014 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo on Sunday.

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All done … for now!

27 Sunday Apr 2014

Posted by Ricky Leong in Calgary, fun, random

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The end is nigh

Well, as with poor Mario here, the game is up for another year for the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. There’ll probably be one more post with a few more photos from this year’s Expo. At any rate, I’m looking forward to another weekend of non-stop geektitude in 2015!

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Cultural crossover family

27 Sunday Apr 2014

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Multiuniverse

Here’s a neat mashup of different science fiction universes. Spotted Saturday at Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.

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One more day …

27 Sunday Apr 2014

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Captain America & crew

We’re down to the final hours of the 2014 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. I’ll be wandering the convention Sunday afternoon … so see you there!
P.S.: Flaky Internet connections not withstanding, I’ll be tweeting.

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Alien encounter

27 Sunday Apr 2014

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Reunited

One of the marquee events at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo this year was a cast reunion for the movie Aliens.
The actors discussed (among other things) their time on the set, their experiences working with director James Cameron and the impact of Alien on the sci-fi genre.
Here are a few snaps from Saturday night’s show.

Hearty handshake

It's a projection

Congenial hosts

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Getting everything just right

25 Friday Apr 2014

Posted by Ricky Leong in Calgary, fun, photography, urban

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Fit for Expo!

Such a costume as this is definitely a team effort. Spotted outside the BMO Centre at Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo Friday afternoon.

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Bring on Calgary Expo 2014!

25 Friday Apr 2014

Posted by Ricky Leong in Calgary, fun, photography, photowalking, random, urban

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It’s just about to get busy on the Calgary Stampede grounds for the 2014 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.
For returning visitors, here are some early observations that will help you get around.

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• No more lanyards with badges! They’ve switched to a wristband system. You can exchange your ticket for the wristband at the Stampede Grandstand. Lineup begins on the Tarmac … Just follow the signs.

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• In an apparent effort to improve crowd control, some of the queuing for events is outside. This is of particular note this year, as the weather is forecast to worsen Saturday. As one Expo volunteer put it to me earlier: “Dress for the weather.” Could be a challenge for those of you who are wearing more elaborate costumes.

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• Apart from ticket redemption, organizers have moved around a few other things, too, and there’s a new event area inside a huge tent in the middle of the grounds. You should keep that in mind as you navigate looking for people, vendors and events. They’re handing out an addendum to the Expo guide which contains a handy fold-out map of the place.
That’s it for now. More from Expo throughout the weekend.
P.S.: I’ll be tweeting: Look up @rleong101 on Twitter.

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Nutrition facts

29 Wednesday May 2013

Posted by Ricky Leong in Alberta, art, Calgary, Canada, random

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Almost a day's worth of vitamins Cute and Dork

One of my favourite costumes from the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo last month.
Be sure to check out the full ingredients list, too!

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Melding of man and machine

24 Friday May 2013

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Man and machine

One of my favourite makeup jobs from last month’s Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.

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