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JokerD · 2011-11-20, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

JokerD : Please post those pedobear photos! The very last few you took near the end of the event were gold!

Did someone say pedo bear?

Spoiler:

From what I gather, there were 3 pedo bears at the event. Sorry, I did not take photos of the last one on the 3rd floor with the little girl approaching it and us screaming 'NOoooo!!!' lol

Had to wake up a 3am to work today, and was not motivated enough to sort through my photos...

More to come, I promise

Spoiler for Stores at AFA:

Next up, the cosplayers

Forever · 2011-11-20, 03:02

Saturday: Lisa and Flow made it worthwhile. Aniki made me cringe.... Quite suprised to see Lisa cry. Laughed at the screw-up

Sunday: Kalafina, Itou ka and MayN made it decent.

Regret: Didnt get to queue for the fortune telling. Didnt take pictues with the cuter cosplayers. Should have gone there earlier.

Cosmic Eagle · 2011-11-20, 07:59

It's Ichiban no Takaramono.....everyone cries to that, it's only natural...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JokerD

From what I gather, there were 3 pedo bears at the event. Sorry, I did not take photos of the last one on the 3rd floor with the little girl approaching it and us screaming 'NOoooo!!!' lol

Spoiler:

Heh...

SaintessHeart · 2011-11-20, 08:41

It actually surprised me that the parents willingly allowed the kid to be with pedobear without knowing what that gigantic mascot actually means. Still, I haven't seen a single newspaper article these days about Pedobear@AFA, though there is another gripe about it in today's Sunday Times :

Spoiler for News Article, Sunday Times Singapore, 20/11/11:

Looks like I am not the only one complaining about the bad staffing. Thank you Victor for highlighting this as a foreigner.

Cosmic Eagle · 2011-11-20, 08:50

Can't do anything about the litter issue here...this ain't Japan....

poor hygeine is like endemic here....much to my revulsion

SaintessHeart · 2011-11-20, 08:57

My friend said that the litter issue is expected "because there are so many foreigners around." (in his own words). Though I wonder if the issue won't make a difference because most of these kids, foreigners or not, are just casual dumpers with bad parenting.

I try to pick and throw on the first day, but I gave up because there aren't many dustbins around, other than the one in the toilets. And also with an electronics show next door, more rubbish is being generated on the third floor than not.

Joker, please keep those cosplay photos coming!

Azuma Denton · 2011-11-20, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

It actually surprised me that the parents willingly allowed the kid to be with pedobear without knowing what that gigantic mascot actually means. Still, I haven't seen a single newspaper article these days about Pedobear@AFA, though there is another gripe about it in today's Sunday Times :

Spoiler for News Article, Sunday Times Singapore, 20/11/11:

Looks like I am not the only one complaining about the bad staffing. Thank you Victor for highlighting this as a foreigner.

I am an Indonesian, and i also feel that this year staff is not as good as previous years staff, but somehow i disagree with his comment on that newspaper...

Point #1: Cosplayer
First, i cannot blame the cosplayer for taking up space, since the usual space for cosplayer (below the convention area) is occupied by some event, and outside is occupied by AFA and next hall queueing. And second, i cant blame cosplayer for being photoed by people. It is the nature of cosplaying.
Well, though i certainly do feel angry as some cosplayer behaviour that sits on the walking way outside of the hall...

Point #2: Charging your laptop
Wait wait wait...
What do you need to charge your laptop at AFA?? And again, why do you need to bring your laptop to AFA?
Well, its partially his problem to bring his laptop and powered it on until it runs out of battery?

Point #3: Attitude of staff during queuing for concert
I remember that day 2 queuing is nightmare, since all of VIP tickets holder clogging up the walking way. And i remember the staff is trying to ask that VIP tickets not to queue since they already got their seat numbers. So what is the point of queuing??

tl;dr
Just my personal thought after seeing that article...

SaintessHeart · 2011-11-20, 16:33

In the past few years, nobody uses the space at the third floor, so all the cosplayers often go to the 3rd floor to pose for pictures since not only does it have good lighting, it also does not clog up the 4th floor.

Laptop users are common every year, and I do see during the past few years that most people can use their laptops without being scrutinised due to momentum updates on the event. Don't know about the change in attitude this year.

As for the VIP ticket, the staff only issued tickets for the first day's concert on 11/11/11, not the subsequent days, hence the queue to redeem tickets for the subsequent days. It was a mess in communications.

Cosmic Eagle · 2011-11-20, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azuma Denton

Point #3: Attitude of staff during queuing for concert
I remember that day 2 queuing is nightmare, since all of VIP tickets holder clogging up the walking way. And i remember the staff is trying to ask that VIP tickets not to queue since they already got their seat numbers. So what is the point of queuing??

On this, it's not really the queue to enter the hall.....it's the queue to get your pass and stuff from your tickets. The admin at the ticket reception was....slow.....so that queue extended all the way out to the main area

Even on the first day when I got my pass....it was already quite bad let alone the other two days

JokerD · 2011-11-21, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

On this, it's not really the queue to enter the hall.....it's the queue to get your pass and stuff from your tickets. The admin at the ticket reception was....slow.....so that queue extended all the way out to the main area

Even on the first day when I got my pass....it was already quite bad let alone the other two days

Ironically I think that this year's entry to the concert was better than previous years, the door actually opened before the time stated, previously, the door opened up to half an hour later, making the crowd worse.

But factor in the 3rd floor being used by some other event and the electrical fair next door and you get this crowd at the corridor.

Anyway, the cosplay competition, I was not around for most of it because of lunch and I went off without waiting for the results, anyway, team Philippines won

Spoiler for Cosplay Competition:

Spoiler for Fav cosplayers:

Warning, image dump:

Spoiler for The rest:

And that's the end of that, finally...

Marcus H. · 2011-11-21, 08:40

I remembered attending one of the more known anime cons in the Philippines, and there was this Keima cosplayer (who I just met with my other friends) who tells me that his trap sensors are tingling. Soon enough, there's a picture of a Rikku who is clearly crossdressing. D:

Not to mention three Toubros (yes, bros not hous) nearby.

HasuMasu · 2011-11-22, 05:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

I remembered attending one of the more known anime cons in the Philippines, and there was this Keima cosplayer (who I just met with my other friends) who tells me that his trap sensors are tingling. Soon enough, there's a picture of a Rikku who is clearly crossdressing. D:

Not to mention three Toubros (yes, bros not hous) nearby.

We have...anime cons here?

Marcus H. · 2011-11-23, 00:49

There are more than a dozen conventions held in the Philippines, although a vast majority of them happen in key cities in Metro Manila. The con I attended is actually organized by a collegiate anime organization (the University of the Philippines Anime and Manga Enthusiasts (AME)) and there are others as well.

HasuMasu · 2011-11-23, 05:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

There are more than a dozen conventions held in the Philippines, although a vast majority of them happen in key cities in Metro Manila. The con I attended is actually organized by a collegiate anime organization (the University of the Philippines Anime and Manga Enthusiasts (AME)) and there are others as well.

And thus, I realized just how much I didn't know.

Marcus H. · 2011-11-23, 07:21

The More You Know.

Now, get on with your convention adventures.

Azuma Denton · 2011-11-24, 08:26

Anyone here knew the cost of getting a doujin area booth in AFA?
Thanks...

JokerD · 2011-11-27, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azuma Denton

Anyone here knew the cost of getting a doujin area booth in AFA?
Thanks...

No idea, but there's emails here http://www.animefestival.asia/contact_us.html that you can ask.

JokerD · 2011-12-02, 01:28

Not AFA2011 but the passes of 4 years of AFA:

SaintessHeart · 2011-12-04, 09:38

If you are going next year, I propose that both of us wear all 5 to show off.

2011-11-20, 03:02	Link #62
Forever Revealing the truth Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 41	Saturday: Lisa and Flow made it worthwhile. Aniki made me cringe.... Quite suprised to see Lisa cry. Laughed at the screw-up Sunday: Kalafina, Itou ka and MayN made it decent. Regret: Didnt get to queue for the fortune telling. Didnt take pictues with the cuter cosplayers. Should have gone there earlier. __________________

2011-11-20, 08:41	Link #64
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	It actually surprised me that the parents willingly allowed the kid to be with pedobear without knowing what that gigantic mascot actually means. Still, I haven't seen a single newspaper article these days about Pedobear@AFA, though there is another gripe about it in today's Sunday Times : Spoiler for News Article, Sunday Times Singapore, 20/11/11: Looks like I am not the only one complaining about the bad staffing. Thank you Victor for highlighting this as a foreigner. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2011-11-20, 08:50	Link #65
Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Can't do anything about the litter issue here...this ain't Japan.... poor hygeine is like endemic here....much to my revulsion __________________

2011-11-20, 08:57	Link #66
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	My friend said that the litter issue is expected "because there are so many foreigners around." (in his own words). Though I wonder if the issue won't make a difference because most of these kids, foreigners or not, are just casual dumpers with bad parenting. I try to pick and throw on the first day, but I gave up because there aren't many dustbins around, other than the one in the toilets. And also with an electronics show next door, more rubbish is being generated on the third floor than not. Joker, please keep those cosplay photos coming! __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2011-11-20, 16:33	Link #68
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	In the past few years, nobody uses the space at the third floor, so all the cosplayers often go to the 3rd floor to pose for pictures since not only does it have good lighting, it also does not clog up the 4th floor. Laptop users are common every year, and I do see during the past few years that most people can use their laptops without being scrutinised due to momentum updates on the event. Don't know about the change in attitude this year. As for the VIP ticket, the staff only issued tickets for the first day's concert on 11/11/11, not the subsequent days, hence the queue to redeem tickets for the subsequent days. It was a mess in communications. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2011-11-21, 08:40	Link #71
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	I remembered attending one of the more known anime cons in the Philippines, and there was this Keima cosplayer (who I just met with my other friends) who tells me that his trap sensors are tingling. Soon enough, there's a picture of a Rikku who is clearly crossdressing. D: Not to mention three Toubros (yes, bros not hous) nearby. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2011-11-23, 00:49	Link #73
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	There are more than a dozen conventions held in the Philippines, although a vast majority of them happen in key cities in Metro Manila. The con I attended is actually organized by a collegiate anime organization (the University of the Philippines Anime and Manga Enthusiasts (AME)) and there are others as well. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2011-11-23, 07:21	Link #75
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	The More You Know. Now, get on with your convention adventures. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2011-11-24, 08:26	Link #76
Azuma Denton ~AD~ Join Date: Oct 2006	Anyone here knew the cost of getting a doujin area booth in AFA? Thanks...

2011-12-02, 01:28	Link #78
JokerD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Not AFA2011 but the passes of 4 years of AFA:

2011-12-04, 09:38	Link #79
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	If you are going next year, I propose that both of us wear all 5 to show off. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.