LCTC 2013: Even Better The Second Time Around

It took me a few days to gather my thoughts about Lexington Comic & Toy Con 2013. Not only did I want to find the right words to express how I felt about the whole experience, but honestly, I needed a couple of days off from writing. There was such exponential growth from LCTC 2012 to 2013. We saw the space double, but also the number of days of the convention. As a result, nearly 10,000 people were able to experience the con. That’s phenomenal. In no certain order, here are my thoughts about LCTC.

Check me out on Episode 94 of Beaucoup Pop!

Through the magic of the Internets, I have made some fantastic friends with the crew from Beaucoup Pop. With literally DAYS to go before Lexington Comic & Toy Con, Justin, Kerry, Tressa, and Matt brought on as many guests as they could to help showcase what everyone would be doing at the con. Besides (at 01:22) me you can hear Ronda Pattinson, Mark Rudolph, and Sara Turner (Cricket Press) in this episode. We talk about what I'm doing at LCTC, including our "Culture of Pop" panel on Saturday at 12 PM! I also divulge my geeky guilty pleasure and share the movie that I'm most looking forward to this summer.

I'll give you a hint:



Thanks to BCP for having me back! I can't wait to hang out with them THIS WEEKEND at #LCTC2013!

Be sure to check out Beaucoup Pop at Table #609!

Beaucoup Pop Sponsoring Benefit for Aurora Shooting Victims THIS SATURDAY

Hello Poppers! Um, I mean, welcome loyal Kentucky Geek Girl readers. This Saturday, September 1, my good friends at Beaucoup Pop are sponsoring a benefit for the victims of the shooting which took place in Aurora, Colorado the morning of July 20. As someone who attended a midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises, my thoughts and prayers are constantly with the victims as they remember their loved ones, recover from their injuries, and try to put their lives back together. Though I am not able to be a part of the event, I encourage everyone to head out to Collectibles etc this Saturday and buy a commission from some great local artists or bid on something in the silent auction.

Black Widow Saucy by Rob Duenos

Artists from all over the country have stepped up to help make this event a success. Similar fundraisers are happening nation-wide and Collectibles Etc and Beaucoup Pop are working with All C's Collectibles in Aurora to ensure that the money raised makes it to those in the city who were affected by the tragic events of July 20. If you're not local to Kentucky, you can still make a donation by clicking Donate on the podcast's website!

Beaucoup Pop is comprised of Matt, Tressa, Justin, and Kerry who bring you your weekly dose of geekery. Among the guests that they have had on the show is Return of the Dapper Men artist Janet Lee. They've just released Episode 70, so head over to their site to check it out. Subscribe on iTunes and listen on Stitcher Radio for your smartphone!

Fundraiser for Aurora Victims
Sponsored by Beaucoup Pop
Saturday September 1
12 - 5
Collectibles Etc

115 N Locust Hill Dr # 115,

Lexington, KY 

(859) 269-6633

EPIC GIVEAWAY: lots of free stuff from KGG at LCTC!

 Alrighty folks, the time has come where I let you all know the details of the giveaways that I'll be doing at Lexington Comic & Toy Convention! Some great people have graciously donated items for me to give away, so I'll be having giveaways every hour beginning at 11:00 AM (the second hour of the convention.) Items include: Batman soap from GEEKSOAP.net and prizes from The Morris Bookshop, Apex Publications, and DriveThruRPG.com

LCTC Spotlight: Beaucoup Pop

A few months ago, I finally met the wonderful team of Beaucoup Pop after a year of reading their blog and listening to the podcast. They've been hugely supportive of Kentucky Geek Girl and it's awesome to be part of the Lexington geek scene with them. BP is a podcast in which the hosts Justin, Tressa, Matt, and Kerry share their loves: movies, comics, music, books, anime, video games, TV, manga, board games. Like with what I like to do here at KGG, they pimp out the things that they think are awesome on their weekly podcast and through their blog. You can subscribe to their podcast through iTunes or listen to it on their Libsyn page! While they do have a page which you can like, the real action takes place in their group on Facebook. You can also follow them on Twitter for updates in 140 characters.

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention Debuts in One Month!

I began my adventure in convention-land last summer when I attended Derby City Comic-Con and Fandom Fest in Louisville. Last fall, I found out that Lexington was going to be getting its own signature comic-con! Lexington Comic & Toy Convention will make its debut in the Lexington Center (adjacent to Rupp Arena) here in Downtown Lexington. Featuring a mixture of pop culture celebrities, artists, writers, and vendors, the convention is sure to make Lexington a premiere destination for fans of conventions.