Power-Con 2012: September 22 & 23 (Tickets Now On Sale!)

[Swift Wind]

Mark DiCamillo joins the guest list!

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Mark DiCamillo is a former Mattel marketing director and designer. One of his many creations was the popular New Aventures of He-Man electronic PowerSword which generated $30 million in worldwide sales.

O.o This is the man responsible for my all time favorite toy?! And he's coming to Power-Con?!!?!?! Oh you can bet I will be shaking his hand and getting a picture with this guy!

[TheShadow]

Michael Swanigan joins the guest list!



Michael Swanigan was a storyboard artist at Filmation Studios who worked on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra Princess of Power.

Mr. Swanigan has worked on a wide array of cartoon series including Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Tiny Toon Adventures, DuckTales, Captain N: Game Master, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Real Ghostbusters, Gargoyles, and X-Men.

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Brynne Stephens Chandler joins the guest list!



Brynne Stephens Chandler is a writer who worked on Filmation’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra Princess of Power. You will recognize her from such episodes as “The Starchild”, “Daimar the Demon”, and “The Caregiver”. She also co-wrote an episode of the New Adventures of He-Man, “Adam’s Adventure”, with fellow writer Michael Reaves.

Ms. Chandler has worked on many popular cartoon series, including Batman: The Animated Series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes, Spider-Man, Gargoyles, My Little Pony ‘n Friends, and Dinosaucers.

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Leanne Hannah joins the guest list!



Leanne Hannah was the editor for the MVCreations He-Man and the Masters of the Universe comic book series. She also illustrated volume 3, issue 7 of the series as well as provided pin-ups and color assists at various points during the run.

Her most recent work includes Casper and the Spectrals for Ardden Entertainment, Whatever Happened to Baron Von Shock? for Rob Zombie and Image Comics, artwork for cereal:geek magazine, and the Star Wars web-comic Blue Milk Special.

[kevin]

hey guys! so... it IS looking like i should be able to go again this year, now, BUT of course i've already missed the power package (*grumble*), and apparently already missed the hotel deal too. grrr. i know a few of my friends on here mentioned about possibly sharing room space... i would be planning to come in on friday, and stay friday, saturday, and sunday nights... so, first question is... guys? lol... anyone KNOW they have available space in their room for these nights, and would be willing to let me stay and split cost??? (if so, please pm and let me know... i'd just need to be certain, of course, before hopping a plane to LA!!! lol.)
also, as a major aside... anyone have interest in seeing the Batman Live arena tour show, which is in San Jose, CA the same weekend? there's a show on friday night at 7:30, which would work, BUT apparently this is about 6 hours away from the PowerCon location... so, is anyone interested, AND does anyone have any great ideas as to HOW we'd get to and from friday to make it work? (sorry,i'm just an ignorant traveler... last year's Power-Con was my very first time on a plane in my 36 years!! lol.)
thanks guys. still HOPING to see you all there this year!
-kevin

[TheShadow]

Tony Washington joins the guest list!



Anthony Washington is a comic book artist who was the colorist on MVCreations’ Masters of the Universe: Icons of Evil and Masters of the Universe: Rise of the Snake Men comic book series.

Mr. Washington has also worked on other comic book series such as World of Warcraft, Dragon’s Lair, Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International, and G.I. Joe.

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Charles Zembillas joins the guest list!



Charles Zembillas was a member of the original development team for the Filmation He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon and a lead designer on the She-Ra Princess of Power series.

Mr. Zembillas is the founder of both The Animation Academy in Burbank and AnimationNation. He has worked on such animation series as Captain N: The Game Master, James Bond Jr., Filmation’s Ghosbusters, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

[spectroscott]

Now that SDCC has come and gone, the next big MOTU event is Power-Con. Only a little over 2 months to go.

[slackrguy]

Well cats and kittens I had to cancel my CA trip, sad times I know. The bonus is I've just cancelled my reservation which means some lucky person may be able to snatch the room up under the power-con discount code. I'm not sure how Marriot handles such things, but a room is now open.

[JVS3]

Drat. Wish you were still coming. I'm sure that hotel room won't last long, though.

[zodak74]

The closer this gets, the funner it sounds. I'd like to go some year, but the past two it's happened at the same time as other big stuff- maybe next time.

[Swifty]

Since I wasn't able to attend SDCC this year I am DOUBLY excited for Power-Con. This years guest list is very impressive

[I, Harbinger]

I have to say, I'm a bit more excited about the Thunder than the Power this year. This con needed a bit more Thunder after last year though.

[TheShadow]

Toy Masters – Special 30 minute preview at Power-Con!



Filmmakers Roger Lay, Jr. and Corey Landis will be bringing a special 30 minute preview of their documentary Toy Masters: How He-Man and Mattel Conquered the Universe to be screened at Power-Con!



Urban Archipelago Films presents the first ever feature-length documentary on the world-wide phenomenon that inspired an entire generation of children and became a billion dollar franchise–”Masters of the Universe”. For more information on the documentary, and to watch the trailer, visit the film’s official website at http://www.toymastersmovie.com/

[jmb410s]

The only thing I think we could possible do to make this Power Con even more awesome if it would be possible to Get Dolph Lundgren himself!

[I, Harbinger]

The only thing I think we could possible do to make this Power Con even more awesome if it would be possible to Get Dolph Lundgren himself!

That would be cool. Or John Erwin. Earle Hyman would be fantastic. Also, Will Friedle, Kevin Richardson and/or Emmanuelle Chriqui would be fun.

[Mern-Ra]

or Emmanuelle Chriqui would be fun.

THAT would get the higest turnout EVER.

[TheShadow]

Matt Tyree joins the guest list!



Matt Tyree is a talented artist who was the art director for the MVCreations Masters of the Universe comic book series. Along with that duty, he also provided cover art for various issues.

In addition to He-Man, Mr. Tyree has worked on such titles as Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International, Tales of the Realm, The Savage Dragon, and Superpartriot: America’s Fighting Force. A fan favorite, he illustrates the Roast Gooble Dinner podcast wallpapers.

[Mern-Ra]

WA-HOO!!!! Just booked my room for Friday night! They had the Power-Con rate available for Friday but not Sautrday and that's ok cuz I'm (fairly) local. It would have been fun to have been able to drink with everyone Saturday night, but now I'll just have to party sober. TOD Sorceress, here I come!

[wundarwarrior]

I think my wife and I are attending. I'm hoping we have a lot of fun

[TheShadow]

Rare opportunity to have dinner with Power-Con's guests: the talents behind He-Man, She-Ra, and ThunderCats!



We are almost out of tickets for the Power-Con / ThunderCon Roast Gooble Dinner where you the fans can dine with the guests of the convention!

ROAST GOOBLE DINNER PACKAGE includes all items in the POWER PASS plus a coveted spot at the extremely limited seating Dinner with many of the creators appearing at the convention and a live recording of Roast Gooble Dinner. Congratulations to all fans fortunate enough to purchase tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Available while they last: $350 per person — Purchase your Roast Gooble Dinner Package Today!
http://www.thepower-con.com/tickets/#gooble

Who will you be dining with? The following talent are attending the dinner as of the date of this posting:

Nathan Baertsch, Brynne Stephens Chandler, Anthony DeLongis, Shannon Eric Denton, Brian Dobson, Brandon Easton, James Eatock, Eric Scot Frydler, Rowby Goren, Michael Halperin, Leanne Hannah, Gary Hartle, Larry Houston, Larry Kenney, Kevin Kliesch, Robert Lamb, Matthew Mercer, Jim Meskimen, Francis Moss, Scott Neitlich, Peter Newman, Dan Norton, Rudy Obrero, Jack Olesker, Gerrianne Raphael, Tone Rodriguez, Erika Scheimer, Tim Seeley, Dean Stefan, Richard Szponder, Matt Tyree, Jack and Leslie Wadsworth, Anthony Washington, and Gwen Wetzler.

[fball13z]

Man wish I would afford the extra $250 to go from power pass to this

[Chuck Bowlz]

I bought that 350 dollar ticket when 100 dollar tickets sold out and I freaked out and went into panic mode.

[musclor]

I know it couldn't possibly work, but I wish you could choose who you sat with. I would definitely o for it then.

Knowing my luck, I'd probably end up at a table of filmation guests (a part of the property I just don't have any love for - other than pop filmation).

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WA-HOO!!!! Just booked my room for Friday night! They had the Power-Con rate available for Friday but not Sautrday and that's ok cuz I'm (fairly) local. It would have been fun to have been able to drink with everyone Saturday night, but now I'll just have to party sober. TOD Sorceress, here I come!

are you selling stuff again this year or just enjoying the con as a regular? You can still drink with everyone Friday night.

[Mern-Ra]

I know it couldn't possibly work, but I wish you could choose who you sat with. I would definitely o for it then.

Knowing my luck, I'd probably end up at a table of filmation guests (a part of the property I just don't have any love for - other than pop filmation).

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are you selling stuff again this year or just enjoying the con as a regular? You can still drink with everyone Friday night.

Oh, I assure you, my man, I WILL be drinking on Friday night! But I can't decide if I should get a table again! I've got a couple deals in the works right now, so if those go through that will take care of most of what I have left to sell--if they don't happen then I'll get a table, but I'd reeeeeeeeally rather just enjoy it as a regular guest this year.

[TheShadow]

Mike Young fans will be happy to hear that...

Ian Richter joins the guest list!



Ian Richter was the Director of Entertainment Development at Mattel during the 2002 Mike Young Productions He-Man cartoon. In addition to serving as a supervising producer on the series, he was also involved in the development of all story-lines and was instrumental in the creation of King Grayskull.

Mr. Richter is currently the Senior Creative Development and Franchise Strategy Executive at DreamWorks Animation.

[Hoffrod]

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[JonWes]

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Slightly frightened by the price (just because of how much things like the hammer were) but I might have to try to get this.