2016 PNW BJD EXPO, May 20-22, "A BJD Comicon" Chat Thread

Thanks to all who were a part of 2015's Expo! 2016 will be at a new larger location. The Clearwater Conference Center features over 10,000 square feet allowing us to offer more classes, workshops, panels and much much more. The garden-like waterfront setting will offer even more photo opportunities during your stay.
2016's theme for contests is A BJD Comicon, and the Mascot Contest has begun.
When making your hotel reservations be sure to mention that you're with the Pacific Northwest Ball Jointed Doll Expo to receive the discounted rate. The toll free reservations line is 1-866-609-8700. For those looking to share a room, feel free to post in this thread whether you have room to share or are looking for a room.
Online registration will begin this fall.
Vendors looking to take advantage of two full days of sales in the expanded vendor room may contact the expo at [email protected]

 

To celebrate our 5th anniversary in 2016 we're bringing back Artist Alley and for our Vendors an 6' table is only $100. The sales room will be open two full days, Saturday and Sunday. Artist Alley will be on Saturday only, giving you time to enjoy many of the other activities of the convention on Friday and Sunday. Registration is included with Artist Alley and Vendor Tables, and the details for those interested in selling at the expo are now on the website.

 

A new contest has been added for 2016, My BJD Hero. You can read the details on the contest page of the website.

 

Only a few days left to enter the Mascot Contest

 

Crobi will be teaching a special face-up class at 2016's expo. More details can be found on the Program page of the website.

 

Registration begins November 1, 2015

 

The deadline for My BJD Hero contest is tomorrow, December 1st.

Everyone has a hero. Do you have a BJD Hero? Someone that rescued you by introducing you to the hobby and world of ball-jointed dolls? Or, maybe your hero is someone that rescued your doll? In 500 characters or less, tell us about that person and why they deserve to be named a super hero at our BJD Comic Con. Include the name of the person you are nominating and your name on the entry. Email your entry by December 1, 2015. Stories of finalists will be printed in the convention program. If yours is chosen as the winning entry you and your BJD hero both receive free admission to the convention. If you have already registered to attend, your registration fee will be refunded. If you prefer your entry to be anonymous in the program, we will comply with your wishes.

 

Everyone who registers online before the end of 2015 will receive a doll sized commemorative t-shirt!

You can choose either SD, MSD or YOSD size.
Convention bags will be filled with even more items than previous years thanks to generous contributions from both Vendors and Sponsors

 

Feel free to post questions here or PM me if there is anything I can help with.

 

If you're referring to the workshop activities, they can be found on the workshop/activities page.

 

Thanks, will do.

 

Great news, thanks to the generosity of Dolls of Mine everyone who registers in January 2016 will also receive a t-shirt!

 

Alice Collections is a sponsor for 2016!

 

One day registration is now available!

 

So many pretty colors to choose from in the Fur Wig Make and Take, but only a few seats left in the workshop. This workshop takes place on Saturday and can be added to either the One Day Registration or the Full Weekend Registration.
Many, many other activities are planned and are listed on the Program Page.
One of the things I'm looking forward to is seeing everyone's costumes at the Dance Saturday night.

 

If decorating a hat is no longer adequate for your doll's character and you'd like to learn a few millinery skills so that you can make your own hats, the Hat Make and Take Workshop on Sunday with Susan Lake is for you. All materials are provided and no previous experience is required.
This workshop can be added to either the One Day Registration or the Full Weekend Registration.
New vendors are continuing to be added and can be viewed on the Vendor page.
There is definitely plenty to be excited about Praesagium

So many panels are available during the weekend!

Friday evening you can meet Donn Kinney of Bishonen House, BJD Crobi, and top the evening off with live entertainment and dancing.

Saturday starts with a Meet and Greet with Spirit Doll, the sales floor opens. Then you can meet Kori Leppart of Turtle Child Studio, Learn how to build sets with Donn Kinney, Meet Suzan Lake and discover the power of Theatrical Headwear, Dea of Stardreamer Studios will teach some Photoshop techniques in her panel,and then you can Meet Glenna Hartwell of DollStories.

Sunday a Triathalon contest starts the day (sign up required), the sales floor opens, there will be an informative panel on BJDs, a sewing panel, cleaning sueding and stringing panel, mold making and casting panel with Donn Kinney, and an eye setting panel.

For a more detail list of activities including workshops and the awards banquet see the Program page on the website.

The last day to Register in March 28, 2016.

 

If there's anyone looking to share a room, feel free to post the info here or contact me directly.

 

It's hard to predict what the attendance will be while registration is still open. We have Asian doll makers making their debut in the US, new dolls making their debut and we're at a larger more elegant venue. With all these factors and all the activities planned, it's sure to be a very well attended event. The venue's 10,000+ square foot capacity allows us to continue registration until we reach approximately 700 registrants. I hope you will be one of them. Obviously we can't compare this year to last year, considering we outgrew that venue.

I hope you can make it!

 

So happy you can make it!

 

Getting down to the wire on vending tables. Only 5 tables remain unspoken for. If you're a vendor and would like a table or two, contact me here on DoA or use the website. A few Artist Alley tables are available too.

 

I may have a hard time staying at my table with so many awesome vendors to see this year

 

Yay Glad you can make the trip!

 

There are only 3 seats left in the Make-Up Class with BJD Crobi. In this class you'll have hands on experience to learn how to do a face-up from BJD Crobi Master Artist Liebe! More details are on the website. You may register for all three days of fun or just Saturday if you wish to sign up for this class. You'll get to take home the BJD Crobi head you chose and a make-up kit and be entered into a drawing to win the body to go with the head!

 

Only 1 seat left now.

 

A few more seats have been added to the Saturday Afternoon Tea where you will have additional opportunities to win door prizes.

 

The Crobi Make-up Class is sold out, but you can still sign up to be in the audience and see first hand the techniques BJD Crobi uses for face-ups. And you'll have a chance to win a make-up kit!