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Feb 18, 2008

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    1. Hello!

      DOLL NORTH:chocoberry:aheartbea

      This year again Doll North will be held during Anime North. Again this year, you are welcomed to come to our humble con. Many new things this year. We have a dedicated room from Friday to Sunday so let's fill this time with good panels and activities.


      When?: May 23-25, 2008

      Where?: Events for Anime North 2008 will take place at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, the Toronto Congress Center, and the nearby Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel. event at DOLL NORTH will be held in the Renaissance only


      Locations and Hotel: Be aware that some hotels are sold out.

      Guest: Once again this year, Donn from Bishonen House shall be our honored guest!


      What we need?:

      Right now we need you! Doll North is all about you and what you want to see and what you can contribute to it. Panellists are wanted as well as vollunteers. We would need panels on clothing, Photography, accessories, jewelry making and other DIY panels. To become a panellist or vollunteer, you need to e-ail me at acexkeikai AT yahoo DOT ca the following info:

      Your real name:
      Your age:
      Your forum name (be it DOA, LJ, AN forum, anything you feel is relevent)
      Do you wish to be Panellist or vollunteer?:

      If you want to do a panel, please write down a paragraph of what you wish to talk about. it doesn't have to be complete but just to give me an idea what you wish to do. I will list the panels ideas and people who want to help out can also sign up for the panel. No more than 4 people on the same panel please.

      Other activities:

      We are looking into making a doll market on Friday or Saturday evening, if you are interested in this please e-mail me to tell me you would like to participate. Vollunteers would be needed to help us set up tables and pile up the chairs in a corner for this event, then put the room back into it's original configuration after the event.

      other activities possible:

      Doll tea party, Meet and greet event, Photography session. Please do tell us your ideas and give us your help.

      But what's in it for me?

      Panelists and vollunteer work is rewarded I do not have the figures for this year but here are the Vollunteer FAQ from last year.


      Last Words (for now)

      Doll North needs you and is you. We are nothing if no one wants to participate in the events or help out. Doll North is still growing and needs all the help it can have to help it grow each passing year. Thank you so much for your interest and help.

      Sonya (acexkeikai)
      head of Doll North.:aheartbea
       
      #1 acexkeikai, Feb 18, 2008
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    2. GENERAL DOLL PANELS:

      ABJD 101: This panel is for people who would like to know about asian ball jointed dolls. This is a complete newbie panel so that they can know what doll collecting is all about.

      FACE UPS 101 : Presentation on what is needed, tips and tricks and general techniques. Mostly Power point presentation.

      PHOTOGRAPHY: What is aperture, how to best shoot your dolls. Back drops and props.

      Clothing How-to: by Dreux Priore. Dreux said his presentation this year will be even better than last year's and it was great too!


      SPECIFIC BALL JOINTED DOLLS:

      RESTRINGING 101: Your doll can't stand? You want to do sueding but you have no idea how to do it? Hot glue or suede? Help in on the way!

      CATS AND RABBITS AND FOXES OH MY!: Discussion on the newest trend with ABJD passing fad or are they here to stay

      PANELS with Donn (Bishonen House) More details coming soon.

      OTHER DOLLS: (this will all depend if we have people interested in doing those panels)

      Pullips: The wonderful world of Pullips Feel like so! (tentative)

      Blythes: from the sixties to now, what is the fascination?


      CONTEST:
      Photography contest: Stay tuned for more info.

      EVENTS:


      COSPLAY For Dolls:
      You like to Cosplay and so does your doll? or just your doll Cosplays? Please present us your hard work!

      MARKETPLACE: A allotted period of time shall be organised if you have doll clothes, accessories or even dolls to sell.
       
      #2 acexkeikai, Feb 19, 2008
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    3. Bumping! Event and panels all have to be accounted for by April 1st (it's no joke)
       
      #3 acexkeikai, Feb 21, 2008
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    4. This sounds great! I can't wait to attend! :) If there's anything I can help with let me know.
       
      #4 juless231, Feb 21, 2008
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    5. Thank you if you are attending and would like to help out we`ll be glad to have the help. Right now we are looking for Panelists. Tonight Ì'll list panels already in the works and penels I'd like to see.
       
      #5 acexkeikai, Feb 21, 2008
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    6. Cool, sounds good! There are a few of us maritime owners that will be attending so I'll direct them to this thread.
       
      #6 juless231, Feb 21, 2008
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    7. Thank you very much! I have a ML for Panellists and Vollunteers so feel free to contact me =)
       
      #7 acexkeikai, Feb 21, 2008
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    8. I wont be able to help unfortunetally, but i'll be going!
      ... I just hope I can find it this year.
       
      #8 Kwincy, Feb 21, 2008
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    9. We'll be located in th Reanaissance hotel in the Yaoi North section. I don,t have the name of the room yet but I shall renew the info when it's closer to the con
       
      #9 acexkeikai, Feb 21, 2008
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    10. Bumping this thread
       
      #10 acexkeikai, Feb 22, 2008
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    11. Bump added info
       
      #11 acexkeikai, Feb 24, 2008
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    12. I sent an email last week about wanting to sell in the DN marketplace, and helping to set up and take down the marketplace if needed...

      P.s. I think having a BJD cosplay masquerade would be awesome!! ....well I suppose it wouldn't be so much of a maquerade as a doll cosplay contest, but I'm sure you know what I mean ;)
       
      #12 mistress_S_, Feb 24, 2008
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    13. I think I did receive your e-mail. you listed your membername as: HighPriestessIce right?
       
      #13 acexkeikai, Feb 25, 2008
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    14. Nope I listed it as mistress_S_ (DoA and LJ)
      I can send it again if need...
       
      #14 mistress_S_, Feb 25, 2008
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    15. I did not get it... please try again
      mailto: [email protected]

      if it doesn't work just PM me
       
      #15 acexkeikai, Feb 25, 2008
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    16. Here's more detailed panels for Doll North.

      If you wish to become panellists for these panels or to register yourself for panels please pm or email me your name and em-mail adress.

      Even if you HAVE contacted me. Please DO REGISTER on the following site also. It,s important that you do because I cannot add you myself. (I can add you later to another panel if you wish but until you are in the database) I can't do a thing until you do so please do register at:

      http://www.yaoinorth.com/reg/

      The first page is for General Panels but you need to click:
      I would like to register for Doll North panels as well.

      You will then be taken to a new page where you can state which panels you wish to be on. If you want to do another panel that isn't listed please contact me about it. It's important that I know what time restrictions you might have so please do say when you are not availlable (like during the AMVs, the Masquerade etc) I don't think there will be any Doll North programming during The Masquerade.

      Here are the panels we have so far:

      Ball Jointed dolls specific:

      Ball Jointed Dolls 101:

      This panels is for people who are interesting in knowing all there is to know about Ball Jointed dolls. How to acquire them, what basic needs, tips and tricks. This panel is for people with no prior info on these dolls.
      Panelists: Sonya (2 slots still availlable)
      Moderator: Sonya

      Cats, Pigs and Foxes OH MY!
      Anthromorphic dolls are taking the center stage, what is the appeal and are they there to stay or just a passing phase?
      Panelists: Sonya (3 slots open)
      Moderator: Sonya

      Face ups
      How to do face ups and body blushing on asian ball jointed dolls. The same info can be used on other types of dolls
      Panelists: 3 slots open)
      Moderator: Sonya

      Restringing Ball jointed Dolls
      Panel on how to string dolls to make them stand and pose better, What is pliver and hot glue sueding. Possibility of a workshop to help people on the spot
      Panelists: astrosnik (tentative 2 slots open)
      Moderator: Sonya


      GENERAL DOLL ORIENTED PANELS:

      Character dolls or just display dolls?
      Discussion on what makes our dolls so special to us. Are they characters coming from your imagination with vivid histories or are they friends and confidents.
      Panelists: (4 slots open)
      Moderator: Sonya

      Doll Photography panel
      Introduction, Basic Do's and Don't's (angles, lighting, etc.), Setting the Background Indoors (tools, suggestions, etc.), Composition (rule of thirds, golden ratio, etc.), Editing Your Photos
      Panelists: bunnywink, tempurashrimp, cadney (closed)
      Moderator: Sonya

      Sewing for dolls
      techniques and tips on how to sew doll clothing
      Panelists: Dreux Priore
      Moderator: Sonya

      OTHER DOLLS:

      Blythe:

      Info and discussion on Blythes.
      Panelists: 3 slots open
      Moderator: Sonya


      Pullips Panel
      All you need to know about dolls called Pullips, Taeyang and Dals.
      Panelists: 3 slots open
      Moderator: Sonya

      If you have an idea for a panel please do contact me and/or post to this thread.
      Thank you for your help.

      Sonya
      Doll north 2008
       
      #16 acexkeikai, Feb 26, 2008
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    17. I re-sent the email, this time through my hotmail account ;)


      :sweatSorry if this is a dumb question, but in this statement: "If you wish to become panellists for these panels or to register yourself for panels please pm or email me your name and em-mail adress."
      Do you mean that if we don't register for these panels online, that we won't be able to attend, or will there still be walk-in attendees? *_*
       
      #17 mistress_S_, Feb 26, 2008
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    18. No it's just for panelists anyone who has paid their Anime North con registration can come to the panels and events but if you want to do panels you have to be registered to Anime North first then register for free at Doll North but for panelwork only.

      I also got to talk to someone about the vollunteers because the Panel guru of the con sent me a letter saying that vollunteers don't choose where they are sent to. I'm trying to clear that up with him .
       
      #18 acexkeikai, Feb 27, 2008
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    19. whats the panel situation look like so far? I'd sign up for something but I'm already at 9 other panels and that's like russian roulette praying for a decent schedule already.

      Any updates on the photopgraphy contest?
       
      #19 ladyumbra, Mar 18, 2008
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    20. I'm still waiting for info from the AN head... will have to send another e-mail.
      If you have already 9 panels don't go on another one! You have to enjoy the con too you know =) Maybe next year?
       
      #20 acexkeikai, Mar 18, 2008
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    21. Acexkeikai: PM'ed you about Doll north and a panel ^_^ Already registered for AN so I'll r egister for the panels if you're okay with it ^_^
       
      #21 Gypsy Eyes, Mar 18, 2008
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    22. I'm very ok with it happy to see you again this year :)
       
      #22 acexkeikai, Mar 18, 2008
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    23. Yeah next year i will be all over the doll north stuff. It's just reg for normal panels was open earlier and i wanted to be sure to get on 5 for a refund. I'll keep an eye out on this thread for more updates since I'm really excited for a photo contest or any other sort of dolly contest
       
      #23 ladyumbra, Mar 18, 2008
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    24. Oh man I can't wait! xDDDDD I'm totally going to be selling a bunch of stuff in the market! <3
       
      #24 StreppyPoo, Mar 20, 2008
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    25. I'm starting to make stuff for the market <3 It's gonna be so fun :3
       
      #25 HighPriestessIce, Mar 24, 2008
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    26. Saturday:

      9:00 AM: preparation of the room for the Marketplace
      9:30 AM: 'Dealers' are required to come in and set up their table.
      10:00 AM: Marketplace opens.
      12:30 AM: Closing of the room, 'dealers' must take away their merchandise and setting up the room for the next

      events.
      13:00 PM: Restringing Ball Jointed Dolls (astrosnik)
      14:00 PM: How to make a ball Jointed doll with Donn
      15:00 PM: Doll Couture with Dreux Priory
      16:00 PM: Face Ups for Dolls (Donn Kinney)
      17:00 PM: Doll Photography panel (Julia Tran)
      18:00 PM: Closing the room for Saturday (Anime North Needs the room).

      Sunday:

      10:00 AM: Ball Jointed Dolls 101 (Sonya)
      11:00 AM: Pullip Dolls (Hans Nieuwets, Jennifer Chuk)
      12:00 PM: Character dolls or just display dolls? (Jessica Hardy)
      13:00 PM: Blythe dolls (Jennifer Chuk)
      14:00 PM: Jewelry and accessories for BJD\'s (Melissa Kennedy,Bekka Lynch)
      15:00 PM: Cats, Pigs and Foxes OH MY! (Sonya, Jessica Hardy)
      16:00 PM: Closing event tBA
       
      #26 acexkeikai, Mar 25, 2008
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    27. Oh yay! That's awesome to know this much in advance, thanks!!

      ...are there going to be any doll contests? OH, are there going to be doll sized hall awards? Hahahahaha! That would be so freakin' cute haha! ;)
       
      #27 mistress_S_, Mar 25, 2008
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    28. Nnnnngh I am so clearing my AN schedule for marketplace goodness. <3
       
      #28 moonside, Mar 25, 2008
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    29. Unfortunatly because I couldn't get answers in time and the fact that we have to clear the room much earlier than expected on Saturday, we won't have a contest this year. :...( But I've learned from my mistake and we'll make a Photo contest next year but the contest will take place before the con.):aheartbea

      Doll North is growing slowly but surely.
       
      #29 acexkeikai, Mar 25, 2008
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    30. That's ok if there's no dolly contests, I'm just super happy to be making stuff for the marketplace!! (are we allowed to sell used stuff to, or just things we've made?)

      Hrmm, since some of us are coming from pretty far and may have to pay extra if there's too much luggage, do you think it would be alright to start something like a Doll North Wanted/Selling discussion thread? Not a thread to neccessarily actually sell or buy things in, just kind of like a Doll North feeler thread/ bulletin board, some place to post what things you might be looking for or what things you were considering selling and see what other people are looking for. I just thought especially for things like dolls, furniture, bigger items that people may be looking for or selling but wouldn't want to add to their luggage if there wasn't any interest or things that people might have to save up for in advance. For example: "will anyone be selling size <blank> eyes in <blank style/materials> by <blank company> I've been looking for a long time" or "is anyone interested in a <blank type of furniture/prop> in <blank colour>".

      I don't know, just an idea...


      update: oh, I just thought of another example: the other day I saw that someone on LJ was asking if anyone at the convention would be doing face-ups. Then someone else replied that most face-up artists wouldn't be bringing there supplies to the con or might want to just enjoy the con. But maybe if an artist knew there'd be interest in advance, they could bring their stuff and set up a time at night or something.
       
      #30 mistress_S_, Mar 25, 2008
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    31. I think whatever you want to sell if it's doll related. :)
      It might be a good idea to make a thread like that... I am unsure where you would do it though?
       
      #31 acexkeikai, Mar 25, 2008
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    32. Yeah I was also a bit confused where it would go since it's not really a marketplace thread, more of just a discussion or brain storm. Hrmm maybe just in the doll meet-up thread, ex: "Doll North '08- what are you thinking of trading/selling/looking for?" heehee


      anyone else interested....?
       
      #32 mistress_S_, Mar 25, 2008
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    33. I think it would be a good idea and to reply to the faceup question... We can't do real faceups at the con because MSC is toxic and therefore a health hazard.

      I am asking Donn if he'll redo the Faceup presentation he did last year, he explains pretty much how he does it.
       
      #33 acexkeikai, Mar 26, 2008
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    34. Donn's panel(s) last year was totally useful! I also don't think actually doing faceups is practical unless local artists wanted to take them home to do immediately. @___@ The materials and yes MSC are quite messy and need to be used in ventilated areas.

      I'm excited we'll have the area for a couple hours for the market, so people will have time to try clothes/wigs/and eyes on their dolls. I didn't even think about bulky items, though. @____@ I imagine carriers and furniture would be quite a pain to lug either to or from the con.
       
      #34 astrosnik, Mar 27, 2008
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    35. Speaking of the marketplace:

      Please do not e-mail me until I tell you to for reserving tables. I am still waiting for comfirmation on how many tables I can get. If I say we have 10 tables and we have only 8, it's not at all practical so please... don't e-mail me about reserving tables BEFORE I tell you to.

      Thank you
       
      #35 acexkeikai, Apr 8, 2008
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    36. I just found you. I need to read more - so far that weekend is free for me, sounds like a good time!!

      Mary-Lee
       
      #36 mary-lee, Apr 11, 2008
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    37. So we only need to register for the convention Saturday and Sunday to be involved in the doll portion?

      Mary-Lee
       
      #37 mary-lee, Apr 11, 2008
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    38. mary-lee, I think so. Saturday and Sunday are the major days for Doll North, though I'm not sure if it would be cheaper to get a three-day pass or not.

      Ack, I need to check my schedule and make sure I'm not working Yaoi North when Donn does his panels! And I have to plan for my Doll North panels... ahhh, the joys of conventions. <3
       
      #38 LilTigre, Apr 12, 2008
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    39. Yes you can just register for 2 days but it"s more expensive than if you take 3 days

      Saturday: 40$ and Sunday 35$ so you are better off with buying the whole 3 days 55$

      Pre-reg finishes at that price on April 18th you can even go Thursday evening to get your pass if you pre-pay it:

      http://www.animenorth.com/registration.php
       
      #39 acexkeikai, Apr 12, 2008
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    40. Augh. Another year we won't be able to go, boo.... :( but, you know what? PM me with the details? Maybe we can send some prizes. ;)
       
      #40 Uneide, Apr 12, 2008
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    41. Thank you! Mary-Lee
       
      #41 mary-lee, Apr 13, 2008
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    42. *peeks in* I'll be at AN this year, for my second time. >> << >>

      Though, it's still up in the air as to whether or not I'll have my doll by then, or even be picking him (or them, depending on circumstances) from Divinity Doll that weekend.

      Er.. just pointing out something on the pervious page with the tentative schedule... in the first section it says 12:30AM that people pack up their stuff... Do you mean 12:30PM since it'll be noon. 12AM is 2400hrs. Just wanted to clarify.
       
      #42 Seiaeka, Apr 15, 2008
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    43. I'll have to be good and not try and get a doll from them hehe
       
      #43 acexkeikai, Apr 15, 2008
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    44. Their dolls are pretty cute, and reasonably priced. I don't know if they've switched to the new resin yet, but I'm waiting on a Tan Er, but unfortunately Er and Ling on ther site are switched, so I unknowingly ordered the wrong one and found out a month later. Luckily the artist is still experimenting with the Tan resin to make it work right. So, supposedly they ordered both Ling and Er for me, and I've decided to purchase both of them if they're available.

      So... I'll be broke, but I might poke around the market if I have a chance to get there. I never actually made it to the other hotel last year because I was attending other panels. I think I might bring a pair of rollerblades or a little scooter or something this year to make travel faster and less painful. ^^;
       
      #44 Seiaeka, Apr 15, 2008
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    45. Is there a "DollNorth" livejournal group?
       
      #45 mistress_S_, Apr 15, 2008
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    46. mmm no there isn't.. I know AN has one and also a Facebook.
       
      #46 acexkeikai, Apr 15, 2008
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    47. Thanks for putting this up. It's very useful in deciding which day(s) to go (kind of wishing some things were Sunday :lol: Cheaper price=more monies to spend on doll stuff).

      Also, is it absolutely necessary to preregister? It's probably a good idea right?
       
      #47 Tayma-Leigh, Apr 15, 2008
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    48. Like a Isaid earleir pre-reg is cheaper and gives you more perks. =) like not having to do the long lines on Saturday and Sunday in order to get to the good stuff
       
      #48 acexkeikai, Apr 15, 2008
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    49. Also, make sure you wear very comfy shoes and carry a little bit of snacks with you. Getting food can be difficult or expensive in teh area if you don't have a vehicle.

      From the questions being asked, I assume this is the first time at a large con for some people, and I'm just giving my suggestions to make your overall experience better. :3
       
      #49 Seiaeka, Apr 16, 2008
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    50. I looked one the AN site, you can only preregister for the full weekend yes? I can only go on Saturday (so please don't move the clothes/face-up panels :lol:) When do you think I should get there so I can probably get into the Marketplace before it closes?
       
      #50 Tayma-Leigh, Apr 17, 2008
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    51. well I know the schedule isn't set in stone but for my part I wouldn't change a thing. But the scheduling guy for AN might change a few things around (I hope not) if there is a schedulling conflict.
       
      #51 acexkeikai, Apr 20, 2008
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    52. Just wanted to pop in and say that I will likely be going all three days~ I will also be doing the Doll Photography panel with two others, softrockstar and tempura shrimp on DoA. Super excited! Just one more month~ &#9829;
       
      #52 bunnywink, Apr 20, 2008
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    53. Okay cool. :aheartbea How early do you think I should get there? I really don't want to miss the Marketplace.
      Also, yay to bunnywink. I love your photography.
       
      #53 Tayma-Leigh, Apr 20, 2008
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    54. Tamya-Leigh; if the Marketplace is running from 10-12:30 and you want to shop I'd highly suggesting being there at 10. From the locals and other attendees I've been talking to, most of us will only have one of each item (whether it's extras or handmade items for AN). Even at doll meets popular items are gone right away if not put on hold ahead of time. Most people try to get their money's-worth out of conventions and will attend from opening to close.
       
      #54 astrosnik, Apr 21, 2008
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    55. Good News and bad news for the doll Market:

      We will have tables but I won't have a definite number of tables before at least 2 weeks. (or maybe 3 it is AN after all) As soon as I know how many tables I can have I'll set up a reservation for them I probably will have to limit the table to one per person.

      I'll post the info here as soon as I have a definite answer.

      Also I have been thinking if people want to stay Sunday at 4 pm I would take suggestions for next year as well as people who wants to get more involved next year.
       
      #55 acexkeikai, Apr 21, 2008
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    56. Gah, sorry I haven't been able to volunteer to help with anything.. I've been working 12 hour days 7 days a week for quite a while now so have absolutely no time at the moment! Sorry! I hope I can get my costume finished in time.. I will definitely be attending and am so excited for it! Everyone is going to do such a great job putting it all together!
       
      #56 juless231, Apr 21, 2008
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    57. Don't worry Juless, your Animaritime costume is a great back-up if you can't get your costume done! Everyone will understand how busy you are ;)
       
      #57 mistress_S_, Apr 21, 2008
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    58. Mkay, thank you. I'll probably try to get there earlier just in case. Thanks so much for your help.
       
      #58 Tayma-Leigh, Apr 22, 2008
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    59. Is this its first year?
       
      #59 Aichan, Apr 28, 2008
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    60. Wow I didn't know there was BJD events at Anime North, I'll have to check it out this year since I haven't been there for a few years now.
       
      #60 yukihana, Apr 29, 2008
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