The 2012 Gallifrey One Report: Sunday!
Hey Gang,
So onward to Day Three of Gallifrey One - Sunday!
Four is excited to run into... Ian Chesterton!
Continued From:
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1266253.html - Thursday / Pre-Con
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1266629.html - Friday
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1269496.html - Saturday
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1269711.html - Saturday Night / Masquerade
More Pics and info
SUNDAY:
My phone alarm was still toast but brian was pretty much up before everyone else and that wke me up a little before 8AM which was perfect. Brian dressed and was out the door fairly early to check in on the fan lounge and get it ready for an early morning meeting of the Daleks I guess that had been planned earlier. I showered myself and got into .. my normal clothes for a moment. Teri was groggily getting up and Paul was nex tin the shower when I left to go meet Steve Ricks for our morning 'appointment.'
Daleks Offering Tea and Extermination to children everywhere
Early Morning Daleks and K9 by the TARDIS shots
With the owners/builders
I hung out with Steve who was also rooming with Kevin C. and we chatted for about an hour. I bought one of his last limited edition Sly McCoy red paisley Hankies to upgrade my hatband and he measured my feet for a pair of custom boots I was set to order in the near future. We all had a nice chat about our experiences thus far at Gally, the Masque, the Room Parties (and apparantly another impromptu one of their own I missed) etc. Steve and I discussed a few tailoring project down the line, while he showed me some of the details on his new Eleven green peacoat. I also got to try on his Purple Six Coat which was VERY nice and since Steve and I are pretty much the same size it fitted me well. He then told me this coat was a straight re-creation of Colin's Original Coats from Season 21/22. No sixing up or down! So... I guess I have the honor or shame of knowing I'm at Colin Baker's weight and build (at least it's not his Season 23 weight though!). Kevin walked back with me to borrow one of my spare Nine Sweaters to be Regen Ten with Steve's Nine jacket. A nice variant!
New and improved Seven hanky
Xmas Invasion- Regenerated Ten
Vickie Ready for another Day as an Ambassador
Ambassador of death
Steven is not afraid of the radioactive touch
Afterwards, I got back to me room and did a quick change into the Troughton costume. I was looking for something easy/lightweight for the early part of the day and it fit the bill. Van was already downstair sin his Troughton and Teri was already at the fan Lounge helping with the early morning/last Day of TARDIS Console photography. She made a point to dress as Dodo all day to be ready for the nerdist folks who still hadn't given us a time when they wanted everyone to meet up to re-do the Companion Game. This was bothersome as she'd planned to wear her Movellan on Sunday and now that wasn't to be. The only upside of this was Dodo is a far more comfortable costume and it meant a lot of people approached her throughout the day recognizing her from the masque skit which was nice. Dodo's fan appreciation Index went up!
Oh Crumbs. This may be spoilers but watch out for those CYBERMEN!!!!
One and Two
Trio of Twos
Two and Jamie
Erik aka steedonfilm rocking Six's Noble brow
I popped downstairs and dipped my head into the post-motem Masque Panel which was sparsely attended by... it seemed other contestants like myself. Aside from some niggles (my own being I wish the audio had been a bit louder) we all agreed this Masque went much smoother and faster than the 2011 one. Jennifer was learning the ropes a bit last year and bascially had the system down which helped things a lot. I collected the extra certificates for Paul and myself they didn't have time to print out, took a few pics with Valerie and qchan and then headed over to the Fan Lounge.
Masque Post Mortem morning meeting
Leela Says no to Janus Thorns
Three in Disguises- from the Green Death
Femme One and Two
Teri dons Dodo for another day
Paul and Brian Ready for Another Day - Photo by Scott Sebring
The Line for the Console Photos on Sunday
At the Lounge, the TARDIS Photography was wrapping up. The line on this day was HUGE. We processed slightly more folks than Sat- about 100 people. By now all of the original TARDIS parts were sold out for charity and I'd say the prop continued to be a big hit. Steve Ricks, Kevin, Blake and a few others managed to get in at the very end to get some poses at the console and John Adams was nice enough to stand in as our 8th Doctor when needed for photos as CJ had on Friday. Paul's family had also stopped by check out the scene and get their picture takken too.
Here's a bunch of Highlight Photos from the TARDIS Console Photography on Sunday:
Steve and Kevin Pilot the TARDIS as Regen Ten and Eleven Photo by Scott Sebring
TVM Promo Shot- Photo by Scott Sebring
Paul at the Helm with his Family Photo by Scott Sebring
Brian at the helm Photo by Scott Sebring
TARDIS Dematerialization - Engage! - Photo by Scott Sebring
the TARDIS is Sher-Locked Photo by Scott Sebring
Rose returns with more vortex energy Photo by Scott Sebring
Femme One goes back for Susan Photo by Scott Sebring
Two and Jamie Season 6b Photo by Scott Sebring
Quite the TARDIS Crew Photo by Scott Sebring
Season 2 TARDIS Crew on their way to a Rescue Photo by Scott Sebring
Brian finds himself Cursed with Fatal Death Photo by Scott Sebring
Ace struts her skills from Time Lord Academy Photo by Scott Sebring
Eleven crosses his own timestream Photo by Scott Sebring
Regen Ten- Crashing! Photo by Scott Sebring
Seven admires his new console Photo by Scott Sebring
Five switches desktop themes on Ten Photo by Scott Sebring
As Two wondering how to escape the Web of Fear Photo by Scott Sebring
Ambassador Martians take over the TARDIS Photo by Scott Sebring
Scott Calls Gallifrey For Helmic Regulator Repairs Photo by Scott Sebring
Now at 11AM there was talk the TVM Cast photo op would involve the console. We discussed this with Froggy's and the whole thing was up in the air until the last minute. Finally I approached them after one of my photo ops and they politely turned us down. Too much hassle they said. Bummer but I can't entirely blame them. So it wasn't to be, the Cast gathered in the Froggy's Room but I had to miss it. C'est la Vie.
TVM Cast Reunion
Daleks on patrol
Now once we were fully wrapped with the photography, the Nerdist folks came through to do some cosplay interviews by the console which Paul gave me a heads up about earlier. First up was the Morbius! Changing out of Troughton was easy and I'd put on my underarmor underneath already. Withthe boots inside the creature pre-zipped, jumping back into this was pretty easy. So Paul got me suited in, we repeated the towel trick to help my helmt issue, and go the dome secured. The Nerdist people were pretty cool and I found they could hear me well through the mesh and latex! So I did a fun interview on camera in the Morbius suit but not 'in-character' that wa slight hearted and fun. I talked up Gallifrey, the cosplay Hobby and the terrific time I had building the creature with Paul. I gave a good roar to end the interview and they got a few closing comments from me as I climbed out of the suit to show just how HOT the thing was! It was an easy 10 minute talk and afterwards I got back into my Troughton costume while Bryan and Mette were interviewed about thier Cassandra and Moisturizers costume/prop!
Chris Hardwick and the Nerdist crew visit the Console
I had hoped to later re-don the Morbius for some proper Hall Time in it post the Villains Panel around 3:00 or 4:00 PM but the Nerdist people ran us so late on re-shooting the Companion Game that by the time I was ready, Closing Ceremonies was closing in fast and Paul got busy wrapping things up in the Fan lounge that it became a no-go which is a minor regret of the con but the costume was on display throughout the day in the Fan Lounge and during the Panel for all to still see. Oh well. Next year.
The Nerdist interviewing me as Morbius! Photos by Scott Sebring
I know shortly after I left, Michael Troughton stopped by for a visit and I hear he's a really great guy and was pretty impressed with the Console. Paul and Brian got a bunch of fun photos with him and I'm sorry I missed it.
Michael Troughton at the Controls
W/Michael Troughton
About this time I stopped in the Dealer's Room to apologize to Dale about the out-of-order Cash machine situation. I was about to offer to let him put the pins back on the table to sell but he and I go back a bit and he let me have the pins provided I paypal him the cash on Monday. I was pretty happy about this and agreed (I ended up paying him Monday night after I had a looong nap!). A Minor Last-Minute Save!!!
Six and Charlie
Steven and Jamie
Femme Four and Femme K9
I also made a point to stop by Eric Roberts Table to get his and his wifes autograph's for my Diary. To my relief he was charging less than what he did for a signature when I'd met him at the Burbank Show in 2006. Anyway, Eliza was nice and I waited patiently for Eric to order his breakfast and finish with another fan. He was selling his acting reel as well as a bootleg of a rough cut of the TVM with a bunch of home movie footage/outtakes which from what I hear was pretty cool and previously unseen. I'd have bought one but I was down to the last of my budget and I knew brian purchased one the previous day and would loan it to me... so there ya go. But Eric was much cooler to me today than his rushed manner on Sat. He signed my Diary, told me how much he loved playing the Master, we talked briefly about his early roles in Star '80 and King of the Gypsies. I thanked him for being part of the TVM reunion, we bumped knuckles and that was that. I'm glad I got this much more pleasant experience to remember him by!
Two and Jamie and neither are Van
Jamie surrounded by Twos
The Two Doctors- Redux
Sarah as Zoe
I stepped back in the Cosplay hall about Noon to check out the McGann costume one final time. Before we got going I sent my friend Blake in to record the TVM live commentary going on. He was really cool to do tis but sadly my camera ran out of juice 15 minutes in and from what I saw (and heard from others) the Cast was surprisingly quiet with little to say during the TVM (I guess they hadn't seen in in ages). So I didn't feel this was a big loss.
McGann Costume Take Two
McGann Costume as it was
So my UK friend showed up, and let me look over some other details on the McGann costume to take better note of the buttons, darts, rear tail, cuffs etc etc. He was very nice to do this and for those who made the Sunday meeting (very off the books I might add) they were pretty stoked too. If he make it next year we hope to do a bit more of a formal hour with show and tell with other costume pieces of other characters/doctors too. Hopefully this will happen, fingers crossed!
More McGann
Dodo and Zoe
Afterwards I stopped to pose with Sarah as Zoe for a number of Season 6 style shots. About 2 minutes into this the Classic TARDIS Backdrop fell down taking half of it with it also creating a 18" tea rin the center column! Sooooo I'd say that about wraps up the lifespan of this custom backdrop for Gally. 4 years and it served us well. We toook the rest down and Teri, Sarah, Amanda and Malaki all helped to paper up the sticky bits and roll it back up to put in our room later. I'm just deciding what do to do with it while I plan a canvas replacement (more durable I'd hope). I may sell or raffle it off, we'll see.
Two and Zoe- the Final Stand of the Classic Wall backdrop
Femme Six- New wig
Photography Doctors
Speaking of selling though, Erin made out very well on her pet project of classic Troughton Era plushie/stuffed Animal Cybermats! She made at least 20 of these in the weeks leading up to Gally - her progress on the Thursday Who night meet-ups was impressive. I'm told she carried them around with her in a bag on Sun and sold out of all of them in about an hour! These went far faster than all of our ribbons combined! (which were totally given out by mid-Day Sunday btw)
Cybermat plushies- Cyberman approved
More plushies
After my farewell to the McGann costume I stopped by the Prop Making 101 panel and saw Malaki and brian were in their element discussing the TARDIS Console restoration and foam construction. Seemed like this was going well. Although I'm pretty sure 90 minutes was way too long for this and we'll probably drop to 3 or 4 mod for this next time.
Prop Making Panel
CJ Talks about his Sonic Cane
During this time the Inspector SpaceTime Panel occurred. I'm only mildly familiar with the Character from Community but it's a cute takeoff on our good Doctor. He had a fun intro for gally attendees and I got to meet him later that day. Anyway for those interested here's his Greetings to Gallifrey as well as the FULL 1 hour panel to enjoy:
Greeting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc2hn4iSBKk
Full Panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dom24wny-Uk
Kevin K. finally stopped back around this time to suit up as Nine again. He normally only does Saturdays at Gally but because of the Nerdist thing he agreed to stop back which was nice of him as more than probably I'd have had to fill in for him as I was the only one who knew the script well enough and I wouldn't have been as good!
Kevin returns as Nine - finally converted to the Cyber Race
But he likes the perks
Daleks on the Prowl
Femme Ten
Fatal Death Master
At the same time the dw_cosplay meet up was supposed to be happening but I have to say like all other meet-ups I think this was abust. Just to much else gooing on! There were always some gathering of cosplayers happening in the Cosplay Hall but the themed meet ups were never really acknowledged IMHO. Further proof I plan to drop these next year unless it's for one big specific photoshoot or something.
Ewan as Closing Time Eleven
Ewan and Angel with Caitlin Blackwood
Angel with Camille Coduri
Three Elevens!
Lizz as Femme Eight
Dress Uniform Brigadier
At 1PM, I saw the Companions/Dressed to Scream panel was off to a slow start. I was a bit surprised (as Rose and Amy IMHO are probably the most frequently cosplayed characters next to the Doctors). I came back a bit later though and saw this had picked up and things were running smoothly- too much counter-panel programming???
Dressed to Scream- Companion Cosplay Panel
During this panel I ran upstairs and changed into my trusty Four costume for the rest of the day. I have to add this was the first year we decided to stay over into Monday morning and what a relief ths was was to NOT have to packup, check out, load up the car, still put on a costume etc all before Noon to then go back in and enjoy the rest of the con. It was VERY nice having a room to still go back to later in the day. Lesson learned!
At 2PM the Villains and Monsters panel went up which was the last big Cosplay Panel of the con. This was a pretty packed panel and one I'm sure we'll epeat. CJ was late showing up to show off his Tux Eleven with Sonic Cane but as I understand it Paul, Kevin and Malaki pretty much ate up the hour with Cyberman Foam Work, Morbius building and Scorth mask making. This is not a slight on them, they were all just very involved projects to talk about in any detail. Yet again I'll probably drop to 3-4 moderators to avoid the 5th wheel factor.
Cj Shows up late
Diabolical Apparal- Villains and Monsters Panel
Who Should be behind the Adipose...
but the Master!
While on this area though Kevin took time to discuss his Scaroth mask in detail. Now talk about yet another last-minute save, here's the full story. Kevin spent days working out how the original mask had been made in 1979 with the help of Steve Ricks. He inflated a balloon, grease dit up and then applied a thickened rubber latex mixture over it but squeeze dout in 'squiggly' rows like a cake decorator. This mixture was prepainted green but would get another coat later on. Well to thicken the mixture one of the key ingredients he used was SALT. Well when he slipped the mask-in progress off the balloon and put it on he found this salt burned his skin. So he soaked it in a solution overnight to absorb some of the salt. Well... turns out the salt was the main binding agent and his mask disintegrated overnight. This was 2 days prior to his flight to Los Angeles!
Now Kevin had already committed to our skit and wasn't gong to let us down so.. thankfully he didn't tell me about this until after he fixed it since I was pretty down to the wir eon other stuff myself. After conferring with Amanda and a friend of hers, he took another stab at the mask. Re-doing the balloon, but this time using siicon calk over the peice to do the squiggles which looked even better texture wise. he then used cotton dipped latex to make the cheek flaps and eye lid and strands of latex dipped/painted yarn for the eyelashes and flap 'lashes.' The eye was pretty ingenius. He printed out a couple large green pupils on model decal paper and cut out the bets one to size. He cutdown and sanded a white plastic spoon and applied the deal onto it while covering this with a clear plastic spoon to get the glossy look. Voila! one Jagaroth Monoid-like eyeball!
When Kevin got the Mask to Gally he found it a bit large and it has to be cut down with a slit in the back with careful zip-ties which were hidden to hide the join. Then he gave it a last minute paint job with floral paint Malaki recommended literally the night before the Masque and there you go! Power of stickers, plastics spoons, yarns and calking!
Kevin's Mask- Process
I had to leave this panel early though in order to get my second chance at a William Russell photo! I couldn't re-do Hartnell as I was out of my silver hairspray so I thought a Four with Ian shot was a good consolation because you know... Four SHOULD have met Ian! I walked in with a small line, no confusion this time. I sat down next to Russell and asked to shake his hand for the picture but he seemed a bit hard of hearing so I quickly rolled with it and the picture came out pretty awesome! Another last minute save!
Froggy's William Russell Photo
I was really pleased to get this picture as I had met William Russell at his only other US convention and my first Who con: Vision '93 in Chicago. I spent that weekend 19 years ago (man, I'm getting old) buying up goods and getting a ton of autographs but very few photo ops and I always regretting not getting one with him, and now I got to make up for it.
Nine and Rose
Six and Frobisher
Seven and Ace photos by Katie Forman
Afterwards I stopped back in the fan lounge to see that Daphne Ashbrook and Tim Hurst- along with all the Hurst publishing Authors were having a group visit to the Console. This was certainly a bit wacky and fun. Daphne seemed in her element with her cocktail in hand, goofing off 'praising' the Time Rotor or handling the Sonic Screwdriver. All in good fun!
Ashbrook visits again
Ashbrook with Hurst Publishing Authors at the Console
Hurst Authors at the Console- Photos by Scott Sebring
In between all of this I stopped back into the Cosplay Hall with Scott who was taking some more Cosplay Photography off and on getting a lot of extra neat shots of various cosplays, including Ewan and Angel in another 'DVD Cover' shot. Sarah was dressed in Teri's Zoe costume which fit her well. Erik was ready for Action as Six (which I was pelased he got a shot with Frobisher earlier as well!)
Kevin leads Amanda's Faceless Rose back inside
Ten and Idiot's lantern Faceless Rose Photo by Eric Anderson
Ten and Rose- Photo by Eric Anderson
Dr. Grace Holloway
Tron Girl
About this time we were told the Nerdist people would be 'about' ready for the Companion Game cast. Pretty much everyone had been talking off and on throughout the afternoon nailing down the time and getting ready. We got our Skit CD to them fairly early just in case. Kevin though had wandered off with Amanda who was doing a Facelss Rose for some very nice Idiot's Lantern shots. They wrapped up in the nick of time though and Kevin went to go change while Amanda got some nice portraits with Scott. Scott actually got a lot of good '2nd round' Cosplay Portraits throughout the late Afternoon on Sunday. Here's the highlights:
Scott does some Sunday Portraits
Eleven and Idris- the DVD Cover shot- Photo by Scott Sebring
Valerie as Femme One Photo by Scott Sebring
Sarah as Zoe- Photo by Scott Sebring
CJ as Eleven with Sonic Cane- Photo by Scott Sebring
Nine and Rose- Photo by Scott Sebring
Rose Tyler- Photo by Scott Sebring
Cj As Eight- Photo by Scott Sebing
Silver Nemesis Portrait Ace - Photo by Scott Sebring
Two and Zoe- Photo by Scott Sebring
Nine Photo by Scott Sebring
Ewan as Closing Time Eleven - Photo by Scott Sebring
Brigadier and Idris- Photo by Scott Sebring
Rivers and Eleven Photo by Scott Sebring
Eleven Ready to Sonic - Photo by Scott Sebring
Erik as Six- Photo by Scott Sebring
Amanda as Idiot's Lantern Faceless Rose- Photo by Scott Sebring
Dress Uniform Brigadier - Photo by Scott Sebring
Ambassador of DEATH Photo by Scott Sebring
Before they got going on the skit though they were doing a strange competiton- a Doctor-off with all Cosplayed Doctors. CJ and Erik had a fun 'standoff with the Sonic Cane vs Six's multi-colored brolly. (Six won). I did a jelly baby contest with a Femme Four. She said he line faster but I offered the actual sweet sooner. But they gave it to her and I was done. To be honest.. looking at some of the later 'competition' other Doctors went though I was happy to get out early.
Nerdist Doctor-Off- Eleven vs Six Cane to Umbrella
Lizz on the Nerdist- Photo by Katie Forman
W/Morbius and I'm not in it!!!
The Rani- Season 22 Version!
I took the time while they finished to run with Kevin K. and Lee to the Fan Lounge and do our part for the 500 Miles video they were getting wither everyone and Kevin and I did one of the Chorus bits while piloting the TARDIS Console. Hope the finished product goes up soon!
Ace vs 60s Dalek
Four and 60's Dalek
Femme Seven & Male Ace
While I was busy doing this I hear Katie and Teri (as Peri and Dodo) saw Paul McGann in the lobby doing extra Autographs and they both got a nice candid photo with him at his Table. Score!
Teri and Katie get a candid with McGann
Sunday My Life With Doctor Who panel by Katie Forman
The Nerdist people initially asked us to meet them in the main upper lobby which of course was CHAOS. So luckily Ewan and Kevin talked them into relocating back to the Cosplay Hall where we had a more controlled environment and could stage it by the TARDIS Backdrop. For live staging reasons, they gave us back the CD so I could run the Malaki's boom box live with the CD announcer audio. They asked us for a group 'name' and Ewan and I quickly discussed ideas and I settle don one I'd thought would be good to use for a long while: The Honorary Doctors. So we went with it, and performed the skit which went over well but in a crowd of 15-20 people it got more chuckle laughs than the big crowd reactions of 2000 people the night before. But oh well we got it done and it was finally in the can! Apparently, they wanted to use the skit to promote dating/companionship in geekdom as thats a theme of an upcoming episode. I'm not sure if they'll use the entire skit but look for it on the Nerdist Youtube Channel starting April 2nd!
You can subscribe to the Nerdist Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYuE3_OY-r4
Kevin's Mask - The Look He had 2 days prior to Gally.
Four and Scaroth Rematch
The Companion Game Take 2- For the Nerdist
Once done, the Companion Game gang(now that we had them all back!) took a bunch of cast photos for Scott which I'm glad to have as an extra souvenir of the weekend! We got some 'prom couple' and 'odd couple' shots in as well.
The Companion Game- Full Cast Shot- Photo by Scott Sebring
Companion Game Winners- Photo by Scott Sebring
The Odd Couple- Photo by Scott Sebring
Kevin as Scaroth - Photo by Scott Sebring
Scaroth insists it's not a FAKE! (In felt tip)
Eleven and Amy
As this wrapped, I stopped back in the dealer's room to see them taking things down. A sad sign indeed! I saw some of the Alien Entertainment folks were wearing the McGann Coat my friend brought and realizing I never tried it on got my turn as well. I was very careful with it, and sure enough could barely get it on as McGann was probably also a 38 or 40R to my 42. Oh well it was still a thrill! I heard McGann himself had tried it on earlier and it STILL fit him!
Dealer's Room Shuts down
Trying on the REAL McGann Coat
Console Fan lounge on Sunday
Talking while empty Adipose still gets attention
I then made Closing Ceremonies which was again sad but fun seeing the guests one last time. McGann and Russell got huge ovations. Simon Fisher-Becker also delivered his final lines from The Wedding of River Song which brought a standing ovation to end them all!!! He know show to push the fans buttons!
Closing Ceremonies- by Katie Forman
Closing Ceremonies
I went back to the Cosplay Hall but Teri told me to run into the Fan lounge instead. I did only to find Mcgann, Ashbrook and Tso all at the console!!!!!! Scott was already taking pics, and I took a few myself before Paul, Brian got in the picture and yanked me in too. "bob, get over here!" So we ended up getting our picture with '96 TARDIS crew at the Console after all! Unexpected, awesome, truly made-my-con moment. Ultimate Last Minute Save!
Team TARDIS and the '96 TARDIS Crew- Photos by Scott Sebring
We even made the Doctor Who news Page which was awesome!
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/restoring-tardis.html
TVm Cast repilot the TARDIS! Photos by Scott Sebring
Afterwards McGann left sortly thereafter but not before recording a little video for I-Con with Ashbrook which you can see below here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Gy04OlpeQ&feature=related
Tso hung around for a bit taking his own photos of the console for a photo project he was working on. Comedian Charlie Ross got his pictures taken and we jumped in some of those too. he was really cool guy and shook all of our hands for restoring the Console. After he left, Travis Richey and his crew showed up to shoot some Inspector Spacetime photos and improvised skits at the console. I didn't get to talk to him long but he seemed up on his Who and a nice guy. They started filming the skit which Paul and brian and Scott stayed for while I stepped out to check in on the Cosplay Hall.
With Charlie Ross - Photo by Scott Sebring
Spacetime Visits the Console
Spacetime Photos by Scott Sebring
Once I got in I saw Ewan, Stephen, Dan, Allie etc. hanging out. Angel and Vickie were stretching themselve son the wall. I took the time to take down the 2nd Tennant TARDIS Walls, paste up the sticky tape with extra Gally programs with help from Vickie and Teri etc. and roll it up. I tidied up the room best I could. I saw the screen was already taken away. I got the last my my suff and Teri took most of it back to our room with some help form the others. We lounged for maybe 20 or so minutes, winded but happpy with a good gally now come and gone. We wanted food but I knew I was needed for the TARDIS Load up that would happen when the Spacetime stuff finished.
Stretching, Conversing, De-stressing in the Cosplay Hall
So Ewan and Angel left early in search of pasta. Scott came back in and we gathered up his photography equipment and we all caravaned and brought it down to his car. Amazing how much STUFF a Honda Fit holds! We were slightly punchy by now as getting the extra large backdrops was bringing about all kinds of unintended and then VERY intended sexually laced jokes about pulling out and sticking in. I guess you had to be there.
Loading up Scott's Photo Equipment
Everyone went to dinner at Champions, save myself who went back to the Fan Lounge to Help Paul and brian with the rotor takedown, and padding up the Console for the Voyage home. We also counte dup the cash from the weekend and delivered it to the Gallifrey folks- having raised over $1000 in tips for charity! I gathered the last of my stuff that was in the room - some skit props and Cyberman gear CJ left for me that mornng, and carrie dit all back up to my rom with help from some volunteers. When i got back I found Paul and Brian had already wrangled some staff/volunteers to manhandle the Console on it's 90 degree accress through the doors and out to the loading dock area. I can't say I was unhapppy to have missed that backbreaking part again! I got the last of my large items that had to go in the truck that wouldn't fit in my car. This included the large skit signs, some of the chairs, and other Cybersuit stuff. We did a final room check making sure it was clear and locke dit down for good.
Final Shot before breakdown
At the Loading Dock our Truck arrived a few minutes late. Another last minute save- Paul and I got the direct number of the Driver from Thursday and after a little back and forth he agreed to pick up the Console at 10PM on Sunday for a little extra on the usual rate. What we went overbudget on the truck saved us on convenience and hassle I assure you. Tadao and his folk were prepping up load in for items on thier truck next to ours. Brian, Paul, and a few others all easily loaded in and strapped down the Console, Dalek, Morbius and everything else. I think we were done in 10 minutes or so.
Loading the Console (& Dalek & Morbius) Out
Paul and Brian hugged and said thier goodbyes for the weekend. They were headed behind the truck to meet them back up in burbank for the unload. I was back off to eat and crash. It had been quite a ride!
Final Late Night Dinner at Champions
Back at Champions, I managed to drink down a Sprite and a 1/4 of Teri's Cheesburger before we broke for the night. Scott and Vickie headed home, Teri headed for bed. The call of the last of the Lobbycon pulled me in though and I remember a blur of swinging through the Volunters after-party where Paul McGann held court, cocktail always in hand. I think I saw him the MOST randomly in the Halls late afternoon/early evening Sunday) Malaki, Christina and I talked cosplay and the Masque in the halls. Malaki suggested actually making Androids: 3 Cybermen as a real sitcom for youtube. Assuming we find the time I'm not against it. Stay tuned! Some partygoers hugged her Adipose and even tried it on. his friend Shawn talked to me a bit about the Costume College which I'd won a pass to from the Masquerade. After this Malaki and Christina made thier goodbyes and left.
Hanging in the Halls outside the Volunteer party with.. Malaki, Christina and the Adipose
The now Empty Halls of the Marriott Lower Lobby- Gallifrey 2012 is OVER
Bryan and Mette show off thier blue and B&W Four Scarf varients
Double Gwens
Up at Lobby con, I remember admiring some girl's femme four coat, talking to Bryan and Mette about thier blue/monochrome Four Scarves, catching up with Edward & Amy & Salina & Blake & Catie, talking con stuff with Tadao, and saying a tipsy goodnight to Phil Ford. This was mostly exhuastion. Tadao had given me a shot of Irish Whisky which hit my throat like a flame thrower but I certainly wasn't drunk- but hey! 3rd alcoholic drink at a Gally! I also bumped into Toby Haynes who was really complimentary on the Companion Game and Morbius Skits. I was delighted he enjoyed it so much. I remember going on a final late night quest for a Pepsi (I'd been craving one all day) and with a final look around the Sunday lobbycon, I called it a night.
FYI, I think we all decided that there was at leas as many cosplays if not certainly more than 2011. Somewhere in the 300-400 mark. And while 2011 had been the Year of Amy Ponds. 2012 seemed to be the Year of the 11th Doctor. So MANY Elevens!!!!! We'd reached another level I felt this year beyond sheer numbers, beyond more creative femme cosplay I finally saw (TWO) Mels, (TWO) Ranis, and a Femme One along with a couple Femme Nines. Basically costumes I never thought I'd see done soon if at all and there they were!
Sunday Night LobbyCon continues on!
Back at the room, Van had already vacated and headed for home. Teri was pretty zonked and I crashed about 2AM.
POST CON:
We woke up at a nice leisurely 10AM wakeup Call. Getting packed and ready was much easier when the pressure was off and you're the only two people left in the room. Strangely enough, my phone suddenly started working in full again (ANOTHER last minute save!). Tadao helped me straighen out my parking situation since I was staff at the Con which I was thankful to him and Robbie for. I know he was off to finish loading the TARDIS/Police Box which was a sight also SAD to see! I was wearing the Sash of Rassilon while waiting for our car when a fan spotted it and said Oh My God! Where was that all weekend! I felt bad explaining I'd brought it and the Master costume as a just-in-case and it never got worn. Oh well, it was nice to have it recognized. Everyone else in line gave me weird looks.
Monday Morning LobbyCon Continues
Anyway Loading up our car plus check-out was fast and painless and we quickly re-parked. I missed a chance to have a candid picture with Paul McGann in the lobby but he got whisked off by some guys to his car too fast. Oh well, hardly a big loss after the previous night.
Giant Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate bar
The Daily Grill and the legendary Key Lime Pie
Steve takes the Key Lime Pepsi Challenge
Teri and I got together with Julie, Erin, Amanda, Kvein C. and Steve Ricks and we all went for lunch at: The Daily Grill! You have no idea how happy I was to get a final Daily Grill Meal and avoid Champions for a 4th time! The spinach/artichoke dip and turkey cranberry sandwich I had were very good and all but the real reasn to go is that legendary Key Lime Pie! I think I'd talked it up enough because everyone got the same and gave it the seal of approval. Even Steve, who had a go on, impress me' face on over it. It was the least I could do after he'd nicely hooked me up with some Jammie Dodgers and a super large Cadbury Dairy Milk bar! Thanks again Steve!
Final Monday Gally Lunch with Steve, Erin, Julie, Kevin C., Amanda, Teri and myself
Afterwards we made our final goodbyes. Steve and Kevin had flights to make. We had the long drive home (dealing strangely enogh with major traffic for mid-day BTW!). We stopped at Paul's to get the stuff he brought in the Truck and pick up Teri's Car. We swapped a few stories and photos and then we wer eon our way. No sooner did we get home and unload the car, then Teri had to be off again. She sorted her luggage and had to leave to take minutes at a Home Owner's meeting that night and only barely had time to make it! So after all that I finally turned and faceplanted on my bed passing out. Which is pretty par for the course for Gally actually.
As 2 parting treats- here's a host of the Ribbons I collected over the con- more than last year but not nearly as many os others. And hey the makers of the Action by HAVOC ribbon found me and are sending me one to finish off my ribbon chain in style- another Post Gally Save!
Ribbon Count
More Ribbons- By Katie Forman
Action by Havoc Ribbon- a final Post Gally Save
2nd Parting Treat- Kevin Coppa put together Action Figure Dioramas of the Masque skits which are pretty funny. He's even done last year's monster Society of Evil and 2009's Retirement Club. IF he can figure out a brigadier figure we'll have the complete set.
2012 Figure Skits: Morbius, Partners in Crime, Companion Game and Androids.
2011 Monster Society of Evil
2009 Retirement of a Time lord
All in all- still just a great time at a great con with great friends. Can't ask for more. Roll on 2013!
That's about it. Thanks for Reading. I'll likely be back with a report on Wonder Con '12 if not a retro Con Report on the Vegas Star Trek Celebration '11.
-Honorarydoctor
So onward to Day Three of Gallifrey One - Sunday!
Four is excited to run into... Ian Chesterton!
Continued From:
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1266253.html - Thursday / Pre-Con
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1266629.html - Friday
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1269496.html - Saturday
http://dw-cosplay.livejournal.com/1269711.html - Saturday Night / Masquerade
More Pics and info
SUNDAY:
My phone alarm was still toast but brian was pretty much up before everyone else and that wke me up a little before 8AM which was perfect. Brian dressed and was out the door fairly early to check in on the fan lounge and get it ready for an early morning meeting of the Daleks I guess that had been planned earlier. I showered myself and got into .. my normal clothes for a moment. Teri was groggily getting up and Paul was nex tin the shower when I left to go meet Steve Ricks for our morning 'appointment.'
Daleks Offering Tea and Extermination to children everywhere
Early Morning Daleks and K9 by the TARDIS shots
With the owners/builders
I hung out with Steve who was also rooming with Kevin C. and we chatted for about an hour. I bought one of his last limited edition Sly McCoy red paisley Hankies to upgrade my hatband and he measured my feet for a pair of custom boots I was set to order in the near future. We all had a nice chat about our experiences thus far at Gally, the Masque, the Room Parties (and apparantly another impromptu one of their own I missed) etc. Steve and I discussed a few tailoring project down the line, while he showed me some of the details on his new Eleven green peacoat. I also got to try on his Purple Six Coat which was VERY nice and since Steve and I are pretty much the same size it fitted me well. He then told me this coat was a straight re-creation of Colin's Original Coats from Season 21/22. No sixing up or down! So... I guess I have the honor or shame of knowing I'm at Colin Baker's weight and build (at least it's not his Season 23 weight though!). Kevin walked back with me to borrow one of my spare Nine Sweaters to be Regen Ten with Steve's Nine jacket. A nice variant!
New and improved Seven hanky
Xmas Invasion- Regenerated Ten
Vickie Ready for another Day as an Ambassador
Ambassador of death
Steven is not afraid of the radioactive touch
Afterwards, I got back to me room and did a quick change into the Troughton costume. I was looking for something easy/lightweight for the early part of the day and it fit the bill. Van was already downstair sin his Troughton and Teri was already at the fan Lounge helping with the early morning/last Day of TARDIS Console photography. She made a point to dress as Dodo all day to be ready for the nerdist folks who still hadn't given us a time when they wanted everyone to meet up to re-do the Companion Game. This was bothersome as she'd planned to wear her Movellan on Sunday and now that wasn't to be. The only upside of this was Dodo is a far more comfortable costume and it meant a lot of people approached her throughout the day recognizing her from the masque skit which was nice. Dodo's fan appreciation Index went up!
Oh Crumbs. This may be spoilers but watch out for those CYBERMEN!!!!
One and Two
Trio of Twos
Two and Jamie
Erik aka steedonfilm rocking Six's Noble brow
I popped downstairs and dipped my head into the post-motem Masque Panel which was sparsely attended by... it seemed other contestants like myself. Aside from some niggles (my own being I wish the audio had been a bit louder) we all agreed this Masque went much smoother and faster than the 2011 one. Jennifer was learning the ropes a bit last year and bascially had the system down which helped things a lot. I collected the extra certificates for Paul and myself they didn't have time to print out, took a few pics with Valerie and qchan and then headed over to the Fan Lounge.
Masque Post Mortem morning meeting
Leela Says no to Janus Thorns
Three in Disguises- from the Green Death
Femme One and Two
Teri dons Dodo for another day
Paul and Brian Ready for Another Day - Photo by Scott Sebring
The Line for the Console Photos on Sunday
At the Lounge, the TARDIS Photography was wrapping up. The line on this day was HUGE. We processed slightly more folks than Sat- about 100 people. By now all of the original TARDIS parts were sold out for charity and I'd say the prop continued to be a big hit. Steve Ricks, Kevin, Blake and a few others managed to get in at the very end to get some poses at the console and John Adams was nice enough to stand in as our 8th Doctor when needed for photos as CJ had on Friday. Paul's family had also stopped by check out the scene and get their picture takken too.
Here's a bunch of Highlight Photos from the TARDIS Console Photography on Sunday:
Steve and Kevin Pilot the TARDIS as Regen Ten and Eleven Photo by Scott Sebring
TVM Promo Shot- Photo by Scott Sebring
Paul at the Helm with his Family Photo by Scott Sebring
Brian at the helm Photo by Scott Sebring
TARDIS Dematerialization - Engage! - Photo by Scott Sebring
the TARDIS is Sher-Locked Photo by Scott Sebring
Rose returns with more vortex energy Photo by Scott Sebring
Femme One goes back for Susan Photo by Scott Sebring
Two and Jamie Season 6b Photo by Scott Sebring
Quite the TARDIS Crew Photo by Scott Sebring
Season 2 TARDIS Crew on their way to a Rescue Photo by Scott Sebring
Brian finds himself Cursed with Fatal Death Photo by Scott Sebring
Ace struts her skills from Time Lord Academy Photo by Scott Sebring
Eleven crosses his own timestream Photo by Scott Sebring
Regen Ten- Crashing! Photo by Scott Sebring
Seven admires his new console Photo by Scott Sebring
Five switches desktop themes on Ten Photo by Scott Sebring
As Two wondering how to escape the Web of Fear Photo by Scott Sebring
Ambassador Martians take over the TARDIS Photo by Scott Sebring
Scott Calls Gallifrey For Helmic Regulator Repairs Photo by Scott Sebring
Now at 11AM there was talk the TVM Cast photo op would involve the console. We discussed this with Froggy's and the whole thing was up in the air until the last minute. Finally I approached them after one of my photo ops and they politely turned us down. Too much hassle they said. Bummer but I can't entirely blame them. So it wasn't to be, the Cast gathered in the Froggy's Room but I had to miss it. C'est la Vie.
TVM Cast Reunion
Daleks on patrol
Now once we were fully wrapped with the photography, the Nerdist folks came through to do some cosplay interviews by the console which Paul gave me a heads up about earlier. First up was the Morbius! Changing out of Troughton was easy and I'd put on my underarmor underneath already. Withthe boots inside the creature pre-zipped, jumping back into this was pretty easy. So Paul got me suited in, we repeated the towel trick to help my helmt issue, and go the dome secured. The Nerdist people were pretty cool and I found they could hear me well through the mesh and latex! So I did a fun interview on camera in the Morbius suit but not 'in-character' that wa slight hearted and fun. I talked up Gallifrey, the cosplay Hobby and the terrific time I had building the creature with Paul. I gave a good roar to end the interview and they got a few closing comments from me as I climbed out of the suit to show just how HOT the thing was! It was an easy 10 minute talk and afterwards I got back into my Troughton costume while Bryan and Mette were interviewed about thier Cassandra and Moisturizers costume/prop!
Chris Hardwick and the Nerdist crew visit the Console
I had hoped to later re-don the Morbius for some proper Hall Time in it post the Villains Panel around 3:00 or 4:00 PM but the Nerdist people ran us so late on re-shooting the Companion Game that by the time I was ready, Closing Ceremonies was closing in fast and Paul got busy wrapping things up in the Fan lounge that it became a no-go which is a minor regret of the con but the costume was on display throughout the day in the Fan Lounge and during the Panel for all to still see. Oh well. Next year.
The Nerdist interviewing me as Morbius! Photos by Scott Sebring
I know shortly after I left, Michael Troughton stopped by for a visit and I hear he's a really great guy and was pretty impressed with the Console. Paul and Brian got a bunch of fun photos with him and I'm sorry I missed it.
Michael Troughton at the Controls
W/Michael Troughton
About this time I stopped in the Dealer's Room to apologize to Dale about the out-of-order Cash machine situation. I was about to offer to let him put the pins back on the table to sell but he and I go back a bit and he let me have the pins provided I paypal him the cash on Monday. I was pretty happy about this and agreed (I ended up paying him Monday night after I had a looong nap!). A Minor Last-Minute Save!!!
Six and Charlie
Steven and Jamie
Femme Four and Femme K9
I also made a point to stop by Eric Roberts Table to get his and his wifes autograph's for my Diary. To my relief he was charging less than what he did for a signature when I'd met him at the Burbank Show in 2006. Anyway, Eliza was nice and I waited patiently for Eric to order his breakfast and finish with another fan. He was selling his acting reel as well as a bootleg of a rough cut of the TVM with a bunch of home movie footage/outtakes which from what I hear was pretty cool and previously unseen. I'd have bought one but I was down to the last of my budget and I knew brian purchased one the previous day and would loan it to me... so there ya go. But Eric was much cooler to me today than his rushed manner on Sat. He signed my Diary, told me how much he loved playing the Master, we talked briefly about his early roles in Star '80 and King of the Gypsies. I thanked him for being part of the TVM reunion, we bumped knuckles and that was that. I'm glad I got this much more pleasant experience to remember him by!
Two and Jamie and neither are Van
Jamie surrounded by Twos
The Two Doctors- Redux
Sarah as Zoe
I stepped back in the Cosplay hall about Noon to check out the McGann costume one final time. Before we got going I sent my friend Blake in to record the TVM live commentary going on. He was really cool to do tis but sadly my camera ran out of juice 15 minutes in and from what I saw (and heard from others) the Cast was surprisingly quiet with little to say during the TVM (I guess they hadn't seen in in ages). So I didn't feel this was a big loss.
McGann Costume Take Two
McGann Costume as it was
So my UK friend showed up, and let me look over some other details on the McGann costume to take better note of the buttons, darts, rear tail, cuffs etc etc. He was very nice to do this and for those who made the Sunday meeting (very off the books I might add) they were pretty stoked too. If he make it next year we hope to do a bit more of a formal hour with show and tell with other costume pieces of other characters/doctors too. Hopefully this will happen, fingers crossed!
More McGann
Dodo and Zoe
Afterwards I stopped to pose with Sarah as Zoe for a number of Season 6 style shots. About 2 minutes into this the Classic TARDIS Backdrop fell down taking half of it with it also creating a 18" tea rin the center column! Sooooo I'd say that about wraps up the lifespan of this custom backdrop for Gally. 4 years and it served us well. We toook the rest down and Teri, Sarah, Amanda and Malaki all helped to paper up the sticky bits and roll it back up to put in our room later. I'm just deciding what do to do with it while I plan a canvas replacement (more durable I'd hope). I may sell or raffle it off, we'll see.
Two and Zoe- the Final Stand of the Classic Wall backdrop
Femme Six- New wig
Photography Doctors
Speaking of selling though, Erin made out very well on her pet project of classic Troughton Era plushie/stuffed Animal Cybermats! She made at least 20 of these in the weeks leading up to Gally - her progress on the Thursday Who night meet-ups was impressive. I'm told she carried them around with her in a bag on Sun and sold out of all of them in about an hour! These went far faster than all of our ribbons combined! (which were totally given out by mid-Day Sunday btw)
Cybermat plushies- Cyberman approved
More plushies
After my farewell to the McGann costume I stopped by the Prop Making 101 panel and saw Malaki and brian were in their element discussing the TARDIS Console restoration and foam construction. Seemed like this was going well. Although I'm pretty sure 90 minutes was way too long for this and we'll probably drop to 3 or 4 mod for this next time.
Prop Making Panel
CJ Talks about his Sonic Cane
During this time the Inspector SpaceTime Panel occurred. I'm only mildly familiar with the Character from Community but it's a cute takeoff on our good Doctor. He had a fun intro for gally attendees and I got to meet him later that day. Anyway for those interested here's his Greetings to Gallifrey as well as the FULL 1 hour panel to enjoy:
Greeting:
Click to viewhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc2hn4iSBKk
Full Panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dom24wny-Uk
Kevin K. finally stopped back around this time to suit up as Nine again. He normally only does Saturdays at Gally but because of the Nerdist thing he agreed to stop back which was nice of him as more than probably I'd have had to fill in for him as I was the only one who knew the script well enough and I wouldn't have been as good!
Kevin returns as Nine - finally converted to the Cyber Race
But he likes the perks
Daleks on the Prowl
Femme Ten
Fatal Death Master
At the same time the dw_cosplay meet up was supposed to be happening but I have to say like all other meet-ups I think this was abust. Just to much else gooing on! There were always some gathering of cosplayers happening in the Cosplay Hall but the themed meet ups were never really acknowledged IMHO. Further proof I plan to drop these next year unless it's for one big specific photoshoot or something.
Ewan as Closing Time Eleven
Ewan and Angel with Caitlin Blackwood
Angel with Camille Coduri
Three Elevens!
Lizz as Femme Eight
Dress Uniform Brigadier
At 1PM, I saw the Companions/Dressed to Scream panel was off to a slow start. I was a bit surprised (as Rose and Amy IMHO are probably the most frequently cosplayed characters next to the Doctors). I came back a bit later though and saw this had picked up and things were running smoothly- too much counter-panel programming???
Dressed to Scream- Companion Cosplay Panel
During this panel I ran upstairs and changed into my trusty Four costume for the rest of the day. I have to add this was the first year we decided to stay over into Monday morning and what a relief ths was was to NOT have to packup, check out, load up the car, still put on a costume etc all before Noon to then go back in and enjoy the rest of the con. It was VERY nice having a room to still go back to later in the day. Lesson learned!
At 2PM the Villains and Monsters panel went up which was the last big Cosplay Panel of the con. This was a pretty packed panel and one I'm sure we'll epeat. CJ was late showing up to show off his Tux Eleven with Sonic Cane but as I understand it Paul, Kevin and Malaki pretty much ate up the hour with Cyberman Foam Work, Morbius building and Scorth mask making. This is not a slight on them, they were all just very involved projects to talk about in any detail. Yet again I'll probably drop to 3-4 moderators to avoid the 5th wheel factor.
Cj Shows up late
Diabolical Apparal- Villains and Monsters Panel
Who Should be behind the Adipose...
but the Master!
While on this area though Kevin took time to discuss his Scaroth mask in detail. Now talk about yet another last-minute save, here's the full story. Kevin spent days working out how the original mask had been made in 1979 with the help of Steve Ricks. He inflated a balloon, grease dit up and then applied a thickened rubber latex mixture over it but squeeze dout in 'squiggly' rows like a cake decorator. This mixture was prepainted green but would get another coat later on. Well to thicken the mixture one of the key ingredients he used was SALT. Well when he slipped the mask-in progress off the balloon and put it on he found this salt burned his skin. So he soaked it in a solution overnight to absorb some of the salt. Well... turns out the salt was the main binding agent and his mask disintegrated overnight. This was 2 days prior to his flight to Los Angeles!
Now Kevin had already committed to our skit and wasn't gong to let us down so.. thankfully he didn't tell me about this until after he fixed it since I was pretty down to the wir eon other stuff myself. After conferring with Amanda and a friend of hers, he took another stab at the mask. Re-doing the balloon, but this time using siicon calk over the peice to do the squiggles which looked even better texture wise. he then used cotton dipped latex to make the cheek flaps and eye lid and strands of latex dipped/painted yarn for the eyelashes and flap 'lashes.' The eye was pretty ingenius. He printed out a couple large green pupils on model decal paper and cut out the bets one to size. He cutdown and sanded a white plastic spoon and applied the deal onto it while covering this with a clear plastic spoon to get the glossy look. Voila! one Jagaroth Monoid-like eyeball!
When Kevin got the Mask to Gally he found it a bit large and it has to be cut down with a slit in the back with careful zip-ties which were hidden to hide the join. Then he gave it a last minute paint job with floral paint Malaki recommended literally the night before the Masque and there you go! Power of stickers, plastics spoons, yarns and calking!
Kevin's Mask- Process
I had to leave this panel early though in order to get my second chance at a William Russell photo! I couldn't re-do Hartnell as I was out of my silver hairspray so I thought a Four with Ian shot was a good consolation because you know... Four SHOULD have met Ian! I walked in with a small line, no confusion this time. I sat down next to Russell and asked to shake his hand for the picture but he seemed a bit hard of hearing so I quickly rolled with it and the picture came out pretty awesome! Another last minute save!
Froggy's William Russell Photo
I was really pleased to get this picture as I had met William Russell at his only other US convention and my first Who con: Vision '93 in Chicago. I spent that weekend 19 years ago (man, I'm getting old) buying up goods and getting a ton of autographs but very few photo ops and I always regretting not getting one with him, and now I got to make up for it.
Nine and Rose
Six and Frobisher
Seven and Ace photos by Katie Forman
Afterwards I stopped back in the fan lounge to see that Daphne Ashbrook and Tim Hurst- along with all the Hurst publishing Authors were having a group visit to the Console. This was certainly a bit wacky and fun. Daphne seemed in her element with her cocktail in hand, goofing off 'praising' the Time Rotor or handling the Sonic Screwdriver. All in good fun!
Ashbrook visits again
Ashbrook with Hurst Publishing Authors at the Console
Hurst Authors at the Console- Photos by Scott Sebring
In between all of this I stopped back into the Cosplay Hall with Scott who was taking some more Cosplay Photography off and on getting a lot of extra neat shots of various cosplays, including Ewan and Angel in another 'DVD Cover' shot. Sarah was dressed in Teri's Zoe costume which fit her well. Erik was ready for Action as Six (which I was pelased he got a shot with Frobisher earlier as well!)
Kevin leads Amanda's Faceless Rose back inside
Ten and Idiot's lantern Faceless Rose Photo by Eric Anderson
Ten and Rose- Photo by Eric Anderson
Dr. Grace Holloway
Tron Girl
About this time we were told the Nerdist people would be 'about' ready for the Companion Game cast. Pretty much everyone had been talking off and on throughout the afternoon nailing down the time and getting ready. We got our Skit CD to them fairly early just in case. Kevin though had wandered off with Amanda who was doing a Facelss Rose for some very nice Idiot's Lantern shots. They wrapped up in the nick of time though and Kevin went to go change while Amanda got some nice portraits with Scott. Scott actually got a lot of good '2nd round' Cosplay Portraits throughout the late Afternoon on Sunday. Here's the highlights:
Scott does some Sunday Portraits
Eleven and Idris- the DVD Cover shot- Photo by Scott Sebring
Valerie as Femme One Photo by Scott Sebring
Sarah as Zoe- Photo by Scott Sebring
CJ as Eleven with Sonic Cane- Photo by Scott Sebring
Nine and Rose- Photo by Scott Sebring
Rose Tyler- Photo by Scott Sebring
Cj As Eight- Photo by Scott Sebing
Silver Nemesis Portrait Ace - Photo by Scott Sebring
Two and Zoe- Photo by Scott Sebring
Nine Photo by Scott Sebring
Ewan as Closing Time Eleven - Photo by Scott Sebring
Brigadier and Idris- Photo by Scott Sebring
Rivers and Eleven Photo by Scott Sebring
Eleven Ready to Sonic - Photo by Scott Sebring
Erik as Six- Photo by Scott Sebring
Amanda as Idiot's Lantern Faceless Rose- Photo by Scott Sebring
Dress Uniform Brigadier - Photo by Scott Sebring
Ambassador of DEATH Photo by Scott Sebring
Before they got going on the skit though they were doing a strange competiton- a Doctor-off with all Cosplayed Doctors. CJ and Erik had a fun 'standoff with the Sonic Cane vs Six's multi-colored brolly. (Six won). I did a jelly baby contest with a Femme Four. She said he line faster but I offered the actual sweet sooner. But they gave it to her and I was done. To be honest.. looking at some of the later 'competition' other Doctors went though I was happy to get out early.
Nerdist Doctor-Off- Eleven vs Six Cane to Umbrella
Lizz on the Nerdist- Photo by Katie Forman
W/Morbius and I'm not in it!!!
The Rani- Season 22 Version!
I took the time while they finished to run with Kevin K. and Lee to the Fan Lounge and do our part for the 500 Miles video they were getting wither everyone and Kevin and I did one of the Chorus bits while piloting the TARDIS Console. Hope the finished product goes up soon!
Ace vs 60s Dalek
Four and 60's Dalek
Femme Seven & Male Ace
While I was busy doing this I hear Katie and Teri (as Peri and Dodo) saw Paul McGann in the lobby doing extra Autographs and they both got a nice candid photo with him at his Table. Score!
Teri and Katie get a candid with McGann
Sunday My Life With Doctor Who panel by Katie Forman
The Nerdist people initially asked us to meet them in the main upper lobby which of course was CHAOS. So luckily Ewan and Kevin talked them into relocating back to the Cosplay Hall where we had a more controlled environment and could stage it by the TARDIS Backdrop. For live staging reasons, they gave us back the CD so I could run the Malaki's boom box live with the CD announcer audio. They asked us for a group 'name' and Ewan and I quickly discussed ideas and I settle don one I'd thought would be good to use for a long while: The Honorary Doctors. So we went with it, and performed the skit which went over well but in a crowd of 15-20 people it got more chuckle laughs than the big crowd reactions of 2000 people the night before. But oh well we got it done and it was finally in the can! Apparently, they wanted to use the skit to promote dating/companionship in geekdom as thats a theme of an upcoming episode. I'm not sure if they'll use the entire skit but look for it on the Nerdist Youtube Channel starting April 2nd!
You can subscribe to the Nerdist Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYuE3_OY-r4
Kevin's Mask - The Look He had 2 days prior to Gally.
Four and Scaroth Rematch
The Companion Game Take 2- For the Nerdist
Once done, the Companion Game gang(now that we had them all back!) took a bunch of cast photos for Scott which I'm glad to have as an extra souvenir of the weekend! We got some 'prom couple' and 'odd couple' shots in as well.
The Companion Game- Full Cast Shot- Photo by Scott Sebring
Companion Game Winners- Photo by Scott Sebring
The Odd Couple- Photo by Scott Sebring
Kevin as Scaroth - Photo by Scott Sebring
Scaroth insists it's not a FAKE! (In felt tip)
Eleven and Amy
As this wrapped, I stopped back in the dealer's room to see them taking things down. A sad sign indeed! I saw some of the Alien Entertainment folks were wearing the McGann Coat my friend brought and realizing I never tried it on got my turn as well. I was very careful with it, and sure enough could barely get it on as McGann was probably also a 38 or 40R to my 42. Oh well it was still a thrill! I heard McGann himself had tried it on earlier and it STILL fit him!
Dealer's Room Shuts down
Trying on the REAL McGann Coat
Console Fan lounge on Sunday
Talking while empty Adipose still gets attention
I then made Closing Ceremonies which was again sad but fun seeing the guests one last time. McGann and Russell got huge ovations. Simon Fisher-Becker also delivered his final lines from The Wedding of River Song which brought a standing ovation to end them all!!! He know show to push the fans buttons!
Closing Ceremonies- by Katie Forman
Closing Ceremonies
I went back to the Cosplay Hall but Teri told me to run into the Fan lounge instead. I did only to find Mcgann, Ashbrook and Tso all at the console!!!!!! Scott was already taking pics, and I took a few myself before Paul, Brian got in the picture and yanked me in too. "bob, get over here!" So we ended up getting our picture with '96 TARDIS crew at the Console after all! Unexpected, awesome, truly made-my-con moment. Ultimate Last Minute Save!
Team TARDIS and the '96 TARDIS Crew- Photos by Scott Sebring
We even made the Doctor Who news Page which was awesome!
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/restoring-tardis.html
TVm Cast repilot the TARDIS! Photos by Scott Sebring
Afterwards McGann left sortly thereafter but not before recording a little video for I-Con with Ashbrook which you can see below here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Gy04OlpeQ&feature=related
Tso hung around for a bit taking his own photos of the console for a photo project he was working on. Comedian Charlie Ross got his pictures taken and we jumped in some of those too. he was really cool guy and shook all of our hands for restoring the Console. After he left, Travis Richey and his crew showed up to shoot some Inspector Spacetime photos and improvised skits at the console. I didn't get to talk to him long but he seemed up on his Who and a nice guy. They started filming the skit which Paul and brian and Scott stayed for while I stepped out to check in on the Cosplay Hall.
With Charlie Ross - Photo by Scott Sebring
Spacetime Visits the Console
Spacetime Photos by Scott Sebring
Once I got in I saw Ewan, Stephen, Dan, Allie etc. hanging out. Angel and Vickie were stretching themselve son the wall. I took the time to take down the 2nd Tennant TARDIS Walls, paste up the sticky tape with extra Gally programs with help from Vickie and Teri etc. and roll it up. I tidied up the room best I could. I saw the screen was already taken away. I got the last my my suff and Teri took most of it back to our room with some help form the others. We lounged for maybe 20 or so minutes, winded but happpy with a good gally now come and gone. We wanted food but I knew I was needed for the TARDIS Load up that would happen when the Spacetime stuff finished.
Stretching, Conversing, De-stressing in the Cosplay Hall
So Ewan and Angel left early in search of pasta. Scott came back in and we gathered up his photography equipment and we all caravaned and brought it down to his car. Amazing how much STUFF a Honda Fit holds! We were slightly punchy by now as getting the extra large backdrops was bringing about all kinds of unintended and then VERY intended sexually laced jokes about pulling out and sticking in. I guess you had to be there.
Loading up Scott's Photo Equipment
Everyone went to dinner at Champions, save myself who went back to the Fan Lounge to Help Paul and brian with the rotor takedown, and padding up the Console for the Voyage home. We also counte dup the cash from the weekend and delivered it to the Gallifrey folks- having raised over $1000 in tips for charity! I gathered the last of my stuff that was in the room - some skit props and Cyberman gear CJ left for me that mornng, and carrie dit all back up to my rom with help from some volunteers. When i got back I found Paul and Brian had already wrangled some staff/volunteers to manhandle the Console on it's 90 degree accress through the doors and out to the loading dock area. I can't say I was unhapppy to have missed that backbreaking part again! I got the last of my large items that had to go in the truck that wouldn't fit in my car. This included the large skit signs, some of the chairs, and other Cybersuit stuff. We did a final room check making sure it was clear and locke dit down for good.
Final Shot before breakdown
At the Loading Dock our Truck arrived a few minutes late. Another last minute save- Paul and I got the direct number of the Driver from Thursday and after a little back and forth he agreed to pick up the Console at 10PM on Sunday for a little extra on the usual rate. What we went overbudget on the truck saved us on convenience and hassle I assure you. Tadao and his folk were prepping up load in for items on thier truck next to ours. Brian, Paul, and a few others all easily loaded in and strapped down the Console, Dalek, Morbius and everything else. I think we were done in 10 minutes or so.
Loading the Console (& Dalek & Morbius) Out
Paul and Brian hugged and said thier goodbyes for the weekend. They were headed behind the truck to meet them back up in burbank for the unload. I was back off to eat and crash. It had been quite a ride!
Final Late Night Dinner at Champions
Back at Champions, I managed to drink down a Sprite and a 1/4 of Teri's Cheesburger before we broke for the night. Scott and Vickie headed home, Teri headed for bed. The call of the last of the Lobbycon pulled me in though and I remember a blur of swinging through the Volunters after-party where Paul McGann held court, cocktail always in hand. I think I saw him the MOST randomly in the Halls late afternoon/early evening Sunday) Malaki, Christina and I talked cosplay and the Masque in the halls. Malaki suggested actually making Androids: 3 Cybermen as a real sitcom for youtube. Assuming we find the time I'm not against it. Stay tuned! Some partygoers hugged her Adipose and even tried it on. his friend Shawn talked to me a bit about the Costume College which I'd won a pass to from the Masquerade. After this Malaki and Christina made thier goodbyes and left.
Hanging in the Halls outside the Volunteer party with.. Malaki, Christina and the Adipose
The now Empty Halls of the Marriott Lower Lobby- Gallifrey 2012 is OVER
Bryan and Mette show off thier blue and B&W Four Scarf varients
Double Gwens
Up at Lobby con, I remember admiring some girl's femme four coat, talking to Bryan and Mette about thier blue/monochrome Four Scarves, catching up with Edward & Amy & Salina & Blake & Catie, talking con stuff with Tadao, and saying a tipsy goodnight to Phil Ford. This was mostly exhuastion. Tadao had given me a shot of Irish Whisky which hit my throat like a flame thrower but I certainly wasn't drunk- but hey! 3rd alcoholic drink at a Gally! I also bumped into Toby Haynes who was really complimentary on the Companion Game and Morbius Skits. I was delighted he enjoyed it so much. I remember going on a final late night quest for a Pepsi (I'd been craving one all day) and with a final look around the Sunday lobbycon, I called it a night.
FYI, I think we all decided that there was at leas as many cosplays if not certainly more than 2011. Somewhere in the 300-400 mark. And while 2011 had been the Year of Amy Ponds. 2012 seemed to be the Year of the 11th Doctor. So MANY Elevens!!!!! We'd reached another level I felt this year beyond sheer numbers, beyond more creative femme cosplay I finally saw (TWO) Mels, (TWO) Ranis, and a Femme One along with a couple Femme Nines. Basically costumes I never thought I'd see done soon if at all and there they were!
Sunday Night LobbyCon continues on!
Back at the room, Van had already vacated and headed for home. Teri was pretty zonked and I crashed about 2AM.
POST CON:
We woke up at a nice leisurely 10AM wakeup Call. Getting packed and ready was much easier when the pressure was off and you're the only two people left in the room. Strangely enough, my phone suddenly started working in full again (ANOTHER last minute save!). Tadao helped me straighen out my parking situation since I was staff at the Con which I was thankful to him and Robbie for. I know he was off to finish loading the TARDIS/Police Box which was a sight also SAD to see! I was wearing the Sash of Rassilon while waiting for our car when a fan spotted it and said Oh My God! Where was that all weekend! I felt bad explaining I'd brought it and the Master costume as a just-in-case and it never got worn. Oh well, it was nice to have it recognized. Everyone else in line gave me weird looks.
Monday Morning LobbyCon Continues
Anyway Loading up our car plus check-out was fast and painless and we quickly re-parked. I missed a chance to have a candid picture with Paul McGann in the lobby but he got whisked off by some guys to his car too fast. Oh well, hardly a big loss after the previous night.
Giant Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate bar
The Daily Grill and the legendary Key Lime Pie
Steve takes the Key Lime Pepsi Challenge
Teri and I got together with Julie, Erin, Amanda, Kvein C. and Steve Ricks and we all went for lunch at: The Daily Grill! You have no idea how happy I was to get a final Daily Grill Meal and avoid Champions for a 4th time! The spinach/artichoke dip and turkey cranberry sandwich I had were very good and all but the real reasn to go is that legendary Key Lime Pie! I think I'd talked it up enough because everyone got the same and gave it the seal of approval. Even Steve, who had a go on, impress me' face on over it. It was the least I could do after he'd nicely hooked me up with some Jammie Dodgers and a super large Cadbury Dairy Milk bar! Thanks again Steve!
Final Monday Gally Lunch with Steve, Erin, Julie, Kevin C., Amanda, Teri and myself
Afterwards we made our final goodbyes. Steve and Kevin had flights to make. We had the long drive home (dealing strangely enogh with major traffic for mid-day BTW!). We stopped at Paul's to get the stuff he brought in the Truck and pick up Teri's Car. We swapped a few stories and photos and then we wer eon our way. No sooner did we get home and unload the car, then Teri had to be off again. She sorted her luggage and had to leave to take minutes at a Home Owner's meeting that night and only barely had time to make it! So after all that I finally turned and faceplanted on my bed passing out. Which is pretty par for the course for Gally actually.
As 2 parting treats- here's a host of the Ribbons I collected over the con- more than last year but not nearly as many os others. And hey the makers of the Action by HAVOC ribbon found me and are sending me one to finish off my ribbon chain in style- another Post Gally Save!
Ribbon Count
More Ribbons- By Katie Forman
Action by Havoc Ribbon- a final Post Gally Save
2nd Parting Treat- Kevin Coppa put together Action Figure Dioramas of the Masque skits which are pretty funny. He's even done last year's monster Society of Evil and 2009's Retirement Club. IF he can figure out a brigadier figure we'll have the complete set.
2012 Figure Skits: Morbius, Partners in Crime, Companion Game and Androids.
2011 Monster Society of Evil
2009 Retirement of a Time lord
All in all- still just a great time at a great con with great friends. Can't ask for more. Roll on 2013!
That's about it. Thanks for Reading. I'll likely be back with a report on Wonder Con '12 if not a retro Con Report on the Vegas Star Trek Celebration '11.
-Honorarydoctor