Whether you are into Sci-Fi, Horror or Fantasy, more and more Cons provide the fans the opportunity to get up close
and personal with the actors and actresses we know and admire as well as get information on current projects. Cons
also provide the opportunity to dress up and portray their favorite characters for all to see, for some, this preparation
lasts all year long. The are many “DO NOT MISS” Cons throughout the United States and Houston CON proves to be
one of them.
From great guests, to panels, clinics, merchandise and costumes, HOUSTON CON provides it all. This years Houston
Con was sensational as fans where treated to cast members from AXANAR the new Star Trek feature, as well as cast
members from Teen Wolf and Power Rangers. One thing that stood out was Houston’s love of Sci-Fi and Fantasy as
fans attended in costume from their favorite genre series. The community that Houston CON gathered this year for
the event was incredible, our reporters
bumped into a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica, Cobra Commander, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jack Sparrow, Storm Troopers,
Darth Vader and a roaming Dalek from Dr Who. The level of dedication in costumes that some attendees chose to
wear was amazing. Houston Con definitely brought out the best of the them.
There were also vendors aplenty offering up goodies for every age and style. One could easily get lost in the sea of
treasures ranging from comic books to games and from artisan jewelry to handmade hats and bags. One vendor in
particular that garnered a lot of attention was the “Pocket Pets”. Many people from young to older fell in love with
the sugar gliders and wanted to take one, or the entire lot, home with them. One of our reporters was one of them,
however, she left with a gorgeous necklace and a few other “needed” trinkets instead.
The folks at Houston Con put on a great show this year, the event was laid out well, no traffic jams with attendees
as you maneuvered your way from vendor to vendor. If meeting actors was your thing, lines where long but moved
smoothly and everyone had time to show their appreciation and spend a moment with their favorites. This reporter
was no exception as I was able to meet a childhood idol of mine, Richard Hatch, or Captain Apollo from Battlestar
Galactica.
Houston Con made dreams come true this year for not just me, but many others attending the event. No matter
what your interest at the event, folks left satisfied. Whether it was signed photos, or bags full of merchandise, Houston Con offered it all...
The question is with such an incredible and successful Houston Con this year, what do they have planned for us next
year? DeadDavesRadio Magazine will be waiting with anticipation.