Preview: TempleCon 2016
The Crowne Plaza
Warwick, RI
Aug 25-28, 2016
Templecon starts tomorrow! Are you as excited as we are?!
We are really excited for Saturday’s Post-Apocalyptic Costume Contest! Templecon is known for an amazing variety of retro-futurist costuming, and this contest is just for the Post-Apocalyptic costumes. Cosplayers will be showing off their creations for the judges in the Judging Period from 1pm to 4pm, and for the audience later at the Award Ceremony from 5pm to 6pm. This event is being judged by cosplay artists Koi Fish Asylum, Mink the Satyr Cosplay, Glitch Cos, and Super Savage, as well as fashion designer and photographer Marquis De Lange of Roland Marquis and TempleCon Creative Director Madame Ximon. It will be hosted by Erich Shafer, the current Commanding Officer for the New England Garrison of the 501st Legion. Best In Show winner will receive a $100 cash prize and two All-Weekend convention memberships to TempleCon 2017!
Templecon is also hosting Steampunk and Retro-Futurism events that we can’t wait for. They have many different options that all tie in. From dance classes, magic shows and whiskey tastings, there is something for everyone! The most intriguing event we read about was the “Airship Entertainment’s Election of Endeavors”. It is described as “A (bored) billionaire, the Baron feels it is appropriate to dip into his funds and give back to the people, so go find him wandering about and get your key to start the quest. Participate as an individual or group in this choose-your-own-adventure style competition. Solve the clues, collect treasures, spin around, or do the funky chicken; anything to have the chance to win wondrous prizes!! Lightning fast, and adrenaline pumping fun, this game will be talked about for years!” You had us at “billionaire!”
Of course, we are not sure if we are ever going to make it to any of the special events. With over 50 miniatures gaming events, 150+ board gaming events, 80+ role-playing events, 20+ collectible card gaming events, and a massive classic arcade plus our new classic console room, who can decide what to do!?
We are just finishing up our cosplay costumes, and brushing up on the rules of our favorite games, and then we will meet you there!
