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Finally not comatose and have a chance to recap. As usual the panels were great, the exclusives were awesome and the customs were as well. Technology introduced itself this year and looks to be a major part in the future of custom figures. But for me, the Meet has really become more of a family reunion than an actual toy convention. When members you look forward to seeing don't show, you notice it. This year it was noticed. Chris, Derek, Paul, Bryan, Derek, Dave, Ron, John, James, and others couldn't make it for various reasons and they were missed. I'm fortunate to be able to talk with and/or see guys like Mike and Doc all the time so there's not really a lot of catching up to do since we converse fairly regularly. Roomed with Mike(batmanMC), but truthfully, I probably saw him less this weekend than I do the rest of the year since we live near each other. We're doing a road trip this weekend so it won't be long any way. Looking forward to LI.
There are many ties I've made at the Meet over the years. People you know you'd hang with all the time if the logistics weren't so distant. I know them strictly from the Mego community and if I ever thought that my Mom buying me a Spidey, Captain America, or AJ figure, back in 1973 was going to lead to meeting them I probably would have been far more grateful than other 7 year olds. Tom, Berto, Jimmy, Chad, Sean, Scott A, Steve, Scott P, Chris and Stacey, all reasons I'm happy to venture out to a place I probably never would have gone to once, if not for the Meet, to see you guys. It's the little stuff, the assembly line, sitting in Chad and Sean's room doing some custom stuff, the round table at Berto's table, late night conversations in the Suite, maybe they wouldn't be as special if they happened regularly, who knows, but they are simply pure enjoyment. The Meet has become so much more than just a toy convention or show. It's simply about the people you go there to see.
It's always good to see a new member show up and get involved and this year Rob (fleshbox) stepped right up and felt like he'd been there for years. I've seen posts in past years from members that showed up and were a little timid about interjecting in a conversation or coming into the Suite because they felt like they weren't invited. Rob dove right in and never looked back. Great guy, easy to talk to, and I don't question at all, that he'll be around for a while. Welcome aboard.
I'll end by saying, I've gotten some really sweet deals at the Meet, but the best thing I've ever gotten at the Meet was the friends I've made. There will be a bunch of posts from people saying they want to go, but don't. Life is short, if you plan it and arrange it, it can be done. Car pool, share a room, anything can be done to make it a little more affordable. If you want it, it can be done. The first year I went I drove in and roomed with Johnny and I had never met him before the day I picked him up. There's 51 weeks to go until 2014. Don't even think about the actual spending money, sometimes the best things are free. You see tons of random acts of kindness on this board, more than any other forum that I've seen. It doesn't even cover the ones that happen unbeknownst to the majority of the MM community. The only thing I regretted after my first Meet, was that I wasn't able to make it to Mego-Con the year or two, before that. When you go, introduce yourself and become a part of the conversation. You'll get out of the Meet what you put into it. When you put faces with the names the Museum becomes a completely different place, it just becomes so much more, and just gets better from there. Love you guys, see you in 51 weeks, some sooner. C--
There are many ties I've made at the Meet over the years. People you know you'd hang with all the time if the logistics weren't so distant. I know them strictly from the Mego community and if I ever thought that my Mom buying me a Spidey, Captain America, or AJ figure, back in 1973 was going to lead to meeting them I probably would have been far more grateful than other 7 year olds. Tom, Berto, Jimmy, Chad, Sean, Scott A, Steve, Scott P, Chris and Stacey, all reasons I'm happy to venture out to a place I probably never would have gone to once, if not for the Meet, to see you guys. It's the little stuff, the assembly line, sitting in Chad and Sean's room doing some custom stuff, the round table at Berto's table, late night conversations in the Suite, maybe they wouldn't be as special if they happened regularly, who knows, but they are simply pure enjoyment. The Meet has become so much more than just a toy convention or show. It's simply about the people you go there to see.
It's always good to see a new member show up and get involved and this year Rob (fleshbox) stepped right up and felt like he'd been there for years. I've seen posts in past years from members that showed up and were a little timid about interjecting in a conversation or coming into the Suite because they felt like they weren't invited. Rob dove right in and never looked back. Great guy, easy to talk to, and I don't question at all, that he'll be around for a while. Welcome aboard.
I'll end by saying, I've gotten some really sweet deals at the Meet, but the best thing I've ever gotten at the Meet was the friends I've made. There will be a bunch of posts from people saying they want to go, but don't. Life is short, if you plan it and arrange it, it can be done. Car pool, share a room, anything can be done to make it a little more affordable. If you want it, it can be done. The first year I went I drove in and roomed with Johnny and I had never met him before the day I picked him up. There's 51 weeks to go until 2014. Don't even think about the actual spending money, sometimes the best things are free. You see tons of random acts of kindness on this board, more than any other forum that I've seen. It doesn't even cover the ones that happen unbeknownst to the majority of the MM community. The only thing I regretted after my first Meet, was that I wasn't able to make it to Mego-Con the year or two, before that. When you go, introduce yourself and become a part of the conversation. You'll get out of the Meet what you put into it. When you put faces with the names the Museum becomes a completely different place, it just becomes so much more, and just gets better from there. Love you guys, see you in 51 weeks, some sooner. C--
and have huge hearts. when you speak to them they don't glaze over or act like they are rulers of the content I like and came for in the first place. 
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