ARMAGEDDON 2008 MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

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Well the day started at early for the drive down and the anticipation was high.
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was Vessy gonna show by 9am ???LOL
we weren't disappointed other than by the size of the line - OUCH what a turn out for a little show
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Both Juzzy(pictured as well LOL) and Vessy came with Black Fanboy Ts to stay in the spirit of the con

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the next step was to pass the money collecting force of the stormtroopers of the 501st
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Once we got in there where the hell was Jim Friggen LEE???
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"where is he, Vesna??"said Juzzy impatiently as we looked at the map
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he is not there
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not in the wrestling ring
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and not down this alleyway
Where was he ???- as we wondered it was announced that the queue for Jim Lee was closed at 9:15 with a con start of 9AM - NOT HAPPY but we made due with our situation and we weren't gonna let it ruin our day - we held on to hope for day2 and marched on to make day 1 in the end the best day especially with our little friend in hand!!

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So we wondered around the con and found this artist in her booth and she offered to draw Zombie versions of people - We thought lets get into the spirit of it all and got our pics done for $5 each - it was a lot of fun and here are the results - all sketches were titled LOL
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the beautiful Vessy -Zombie Style
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the plucky and handsome Juzzy -AKA Big Bird
and the phototaking Big Brute
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and the artist herself
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Once all this was done we thought we wonder and get a feel for the con - breathe in the atmosphere
Vessy and Juzzy were right into the spirit of it all and here are some pics of our journey through the stinky lines and the jungle of our compatriot fanboys LOL
First stop was a drink at the cantina
SPOT QUIZ
Who shot Greedo was it
A-VESSIE
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B- BIG BIRD JUZZY
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or
C-The GOOD DR A
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ANSWER - VESSIE!!
here she is being arrested by one of the clone troopers of the 501st
we had to bribe and spend quite a lot of sketch money to bribe and bail her a$$ out LOL
she's worth it
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we continued on our way to find our imported movie and TV celebreties - whom unfortunately time permitting we weren't able to meet but admired from afar
the good doctor McKay from Stargate Atlantis( where are all the hot chicks when you need to import them LOL)-i think he needs to go to the bathroom LOL
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a great some say the Greatest American Hero William Katt
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who is that guy taking my photo - what a big brute - can someone call security???
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and Doug Jones - AKA Abe Sapien and Silver Surfer
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the phone was ringing and we all said who is calling now - we forgot we had a Ghostbuster in town
Ernie Hudson
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We fooled Juzzy into taking a photo with Shannon Elizabeth a bit of a prude snob actually never said a word - Hey Juzzy watch were you put your hands mate LOL
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We found a real 'Lady" who wanted to put her hands on our Juzzy and probably take a little more - we said(Vessy and I) hands off lady he's taken (we got your back Scotty LOL)
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she would of sucked him dry LOL LOB...of his soul i meant LOL

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though the quality of the costumes did not measure up to the level of our own miracole and fireburns - people were really getting into the spirit of the weekend
we took pics with quite a few characters and stayed away from a few too LOL( hey Juzzy how about the 'lady' in blue LOL i think the gimps asleep - i think he went to the wrong convention LOL)

We saw this small stormtrooper - youre a bit short for a stormtrooper - LOL came to mind- we all did a double take when we saw the stilettos LOL but realised our mistake when we saw the boobies in the chest plate - so we took a pic - vessy was happy to have pic with someone undoubtedly smaller than her LOL
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Vessy found a well travelled professor of archeology- part time adventurer
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but as we passed the Hall of Justice she was getting excited - Spandex
Blue not the colour she was hoping for but still happy
check out the grin
"do you want to go for a ride in the air little lady???"
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do you know Batman said Vessy as she asked for an introduction
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We were getting close the man in black -
we found his hidden library
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we found the Joker and Harley but no photo with Vessy she wanted the one and only!! Jokers grin was gone
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but Vessy found the man himself in a duel between scarecrow with batgirl giving a hand - Vessy jumped in to give the caped crusader a hand - do you need a new robin handsome she was heard saying
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one of our favourite local comicstore guys diverted the evil poison ivy from the fray -thanks Jarrod
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We decided it was time to get our first sketch for the day after an early morning reconaissance mission of the con
I saw a familiar and famous face in the crowd - It was Colin Wilson artist of some gr8 Dark Horse SW books and also publishing books in french as well as some TPB stories with the likes of Garth Ennis and Ed Brubaker
He is currently in negotiating one of his more french riske crime TPB with Vertigo after it has been picked up by paramount - well done Colin
He is more known for doing his only and first superhero sketch last year for our very own Avenger a gr8 Jack Of Heart Sketch that started the international con sketch exchange program LOL
I got Juzzy his first con sketch in Oz
here is colin
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here is Juzzys sketch
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here is another one i got a pic of - for one of our good buddys Corey Low - who got also one of the very first Jim Lee sketches of the day( appearing later in the thread)
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Colin was convinced to do a special project/commision for Juzzy and I for a special little lady - looking forward to looking through the mail in the next couple of weeks
we also bought one of his TPB s for this little lady and Colin put in a free sketch inside with a nice message


Juzzy was looking a little thin and weary maybe it was the subject of the pic that clouded our judgement or the remaining proof of two black eyes but after laying down a few sketch request which will appear later it was time for lunch at the casino(smart move - looking at the con food only second to hospital cafetaria LOL) my family arrived in tow and off we went - gr8 timing
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it was time for lunch so we headed to the PUB
worst service but the quality of the food was good and well priced
Juzzy got his strongbow and Vessie got her LL&B so they were happy
lots of food hit the table and everyone was quiet as we devoured the food

little fatty poombah AKA Tomas was handed around to Mr Mom and the rest of the table
who is this strange man momma
all jokes a side thanks vessie and Juzzy for playing the good extra parental roles
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my son tried to pick up LOL Vessie was in control though
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and my queen and princess - don't let the innocent smile fool you LOL
they made a trip all the way to support me at the con and i appreciated it lots
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Vessie had mounds of food and don't let the size fool you - she packed it in but in the end a satisfying smile was had
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post lunch nap for the two men - I shall call him mini me LOL
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but in the end locusts couldn't have devoured any more LOL
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it was time to return to the salt mines LOL

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Entering the con with my family - there was no telling the reaction of my kids???

"where are miracole and fireburns??? -who are these clowns"
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the picture says it all - tired after a long lunch and not impressed with the talent it was starting to become a bad sign

the final omen came to light
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and it was time for the family to exit stage left :(
i thanked my wife for the effort and offered her compensation with promises of return effort for a garden show or such (youwilll paayyy LOL)

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Free of responsibilities - we focused our attention to the sketches we needed to get - a plan was forming
we looked at the unmoved line that was for Jim Lee and laughed......and cried a little
we weren't gonna ruin our day
we arrived at artist alley
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above we had the ever laughing sketch delaying but master of beauty JJ Kirby - i kept wanting to say Dyno- Mite - celebrating Good Times yea yea, then the cute beth Sotelo and Joel Gomez- all awesome and very nice considering the stupid questions and the swamping of sweaty fans - we treated them nice i think and they were happy to return - unfortunately they were on a packed schedule and were not going to visit this gr8 city
the first night most stayed up trying to keep up with commisions
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in this pic we see Adam Archer who replaced Carlos D'Anda who unfortunately couldn't make it but gr8 for us as we got some killer pieces which will be shown later in the thread, next we had the georgeous Sandra Hope - quiet and mysterious - followed by the grumpy looking but cool Eddie Nunez (no photos without his hat LOL) and the quiet and charming) Livio Ramondelli a man who got quite a lot of business of us LOL and was talking a lot to Jim Lees girl LOL also pictured in blond - Jim manager Ed was keeping and eye on the guys output and taking photos - he is pictured in the red T- he was cooll especially on day 2 when he made sure Juzzy and I and a few fans that had waited ALL day got our sketches

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We started with Joel Gomez
what a great guy - easy to speak too
what were we gonna get an angel? a batman? a thor?NO a Jack Of Hearts the first dinky di sketch we all got was for our main man Scotty

POINT 1 -I apologize for the quality of the photos because i do not have a scanner so i had to get photos of the sketches
POINT 2 - i need a PM from those we got sketches for and those who didn't this time the next con for sure plus check your PM cause we are on a list to get some not finished yet and we will receive in the mail - so look at your PMs and send us your addresses unless you got a care package from us recently LOL

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and here is Joel with sketch in hand it took him half a day with all the colouring in
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After seeing the georgeous work of JoH by Joel - Vessy caved in and got her first Sketch as a comic fan for herself
A joker that was sitting on the table unfinished and she got Joel to finish it for her - as we were leaving on day 1 - knowing she wasn't coming the next day - Juzzy and I convinced her to get another matching one of Batman -Joel put a lot of thought into it and finished it as his last for the con
he mirrorred the joker holding the card with the Batman holding up the batarang as well as using the Frank Miller logo for the Batman

joel and the Joker
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Joel and the Batman
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Now JJ Kirby was a funny motha F - he was cool talking about everything except comics LOL and with his pic in his hair - Australia was not ready for the guy nicknamed Jolly Boy - a big black guy LOL
if he had stopped talking then we would of had all our sketches from him but we got cut short and we woulda of had as many laugh especially on day 2 with our 8 hour wait for Jim Lee- we got his contact details to get our sketches off him and he was talented as you are about to see - but fcuk he was funny
he stayed up till 5 am on the first day to finish his day 1 commissions LOL
i shoulda trusted my gut instinct and got more stuff off him DAMM YOU FATHERTIME

we got a nice Johnny Storm for Ant - at first people didn't pick it until you see the 4 on his chest but it is awesome in real llife - i hope the pic does it justice
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coming your way Yankee lover

next is a sweet piece for Juzzy of ... you guessed it Angel
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and before part 2 a pic of the big brute and JJ
i am the one in the blue tShirt LOL
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got myself a nice little Thor piece to go with some of Scottie gifts he got me at ohio and chicago
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here is JJ with a couple of the pieces we got
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we got JG a hulk print he had as a limited run which we got autographed to go along with his Hulk sketch which will be featured later by another artist
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i thought it was a cool little extra to go with the sketch he shall get;)

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next in line was the quiet and machine like Adam Archer who stepped in to replace Mr D'Anda - at first not impressed looking but warmed up to us after a few jokes and a few $50 dollar bills LOL

it started with a killer Angel sketch for... you guessed it Juzzy
I see a theme happening here LOL
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not to be out a few sketches for our main man Scottie and seeing the quality of the work and unfortunately the queue for Jim Lee we got our second of three(hopefully 4 c'mon JJ) sketches for Scottie
i wonder who.....LOL JACK OF HEART BABY YEAH
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here is adam with the sketch
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after seeing the two masterpieces before me and the non mobile Jim Lee Queue - i jumped into the spirit of the con and loosened the purse string around my wallet and broke the lock my wife had put on it ( in all honesty i was given carte blanche for the day - i love her - got the whole weekend 'OFF")

anyway back to the show here is my Adam Archer Thor
he was unwilling to do overseas commissions at this stage so we will have to catch with him in US - nice artist but a little moody maybe jet lagged or upset at being a replacement

thor and Adam
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close up not available yet - i forgot to take a pic

but i did get one of another tony as Iron Man sketch by Adam for scott
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and while we're there i wonder who this tony as Iron man from Joel Gomez is for...Scott i am looking you mate LOL
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and scott is this nunez yours as well - i am starting to see a pattern LOL
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As the first day of Armageddon 2008 was drawing to a close - the guys and gals from the LCS crew and friends were wondering who was gonna arma-geding-it on LOL
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Jarrod was on the lookout for some hot chicks
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he found madame mirage but unfortunately she was after Jim Lee too damm it
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Jim was giving his end of day interview with the news/doco crew
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- sh!t can't i get lucky and get a signature for vessy - NO said the line nazi _"no signature for you" - Juzzy had a few choice words for a female fan while staying polite to the staff as to not ruin his chances for tomorrow - He tried real hard for his good mate Vessie - Good One BB that's the spirit - Juzzy seems to be getting into a few tiffs lately LOL

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Yes -It was the start of day 2 and we wanted to make sure we started it as we had begun day 1 with a sketch for our main man Scottie
we had lost vessie and despite getting there at 730 am for 9am start we were still 25 deep in the Jim Lee line for a 10am showing (more to be explained later)
so we saw this guy who kept working on sketches when Jim Lee was next to him and we thought that is dedication
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his work was good having worked on Dark Horse SW projects as well as an Exiles project for marvel
we gave him the reference stuff and then he quizzed us on the characters history for more insight - and i am sorry to say that Juzzy and I failed at the JoH 20 questions game LOL
but he came up with the goods as you can maybe see
i forgot to take a close up which i will rectify and ask my wife to do tomorrow -sorry:thumbsdow

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Juzzy and I were in line after getting there at 730am for a 9am opening and a 10am Jim Lee arrival that got pushed back to 1130am
the line was near our LCS stall and our trusty LCS owner was guarding the passage as to let us know of Jim's arrival
Hark i hear the angels sing he's here
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thanks Pino

the gr8 one has arrived
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not that gr8 one - wrestling ughhh

the gr8 little one we want and sneaked pass us while we were distracted
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and thanks Jim Lee for bringing donuts for everyone -what a nice guy but still 1hour and half late and with a 1pm finish before lunch - it did not look good for our intrepid duo:bawling:

the line nazi was there and on questioning said that we could not leave the line to go to the bathroom - uh oh Juzzy's weak bladder might let him down - No worries opur mate jarrod went and got us drinks that could be mmodified into portable urinals LOL

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As we waited till 130pm as Jim decided to do some overtime - we got closer and closer to the man himself with people passing by and letting me get a pic of their little pieces of heaven

here is a Deathblow for a cool guy Corey Low
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Mark Smithwick got a nice piece for his brother - hey mark did you know my name was dave too LOL
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another cool guy named Scott got a tony as Iron Man
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what is it with the name scott and coolness LOL

his friend got a nice Grifter
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so people were leaving happy - BUT TIME WAS RUNNING OUT ON THE LAST DAY

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it was close to finish for the AM session and it looked like poppa was not gonna bring home the bacon

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the lottery tickets were taken out of the line nazis pocket and the line was literally closed at me - that is the person in front of me yes to a sketch and me &juzzy NO SKETCH for you

but news of tickets still in line was given as to rejoin the queue in the same order

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i asked if that meant it was gonna be sketches this afternoon as the previous days it was signatures only and the line nazi said be here at 330pm - it was looking bad

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but Ed - Jim's PA- came and told us we would get sketches as it was the last day and Jim wanted to make as many people happy as he could

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and the world seemed a better place

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After standing in the one place for 5-6 hours minimum
Juzzy and I went and treated ourselves to a nice lunch
Johnny and coke and a LL&B were in order and well appreciated as well as a timely SMS to Vessie
we missed her:o

CROWN it was in all its glory
no time for texas hold 'em today
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I was keen in line on time to be the first of the rank to get a sketch
he looked in a hurry as he saw the line to get done by 6PM
i was still having doubts about whether to ask for a JoH or a Thor:( Juzzy gave me the go ahead look and after shaking his hand and getting 4 books signed i thought a thor as my reference material was in use for JoH and off he went

we had a chat about things and i felt like a true fanboy - saying stupid things - he told me he was pre-med at school and his father was also an anaesthesiologist - he wanted Jim to follow suit and do medicine and when he didn't they had some terrible arguments - i did not ask what his father thought of his success

I got a pic with the gr8 man and felt funny about the little bear hug i gave him LOL
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a close up of my JL Thor - quick head shot as opposed to a torso sketch - time was short :(
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and next was the big fella the Big Bird - getting two books signed for his friend Vessie as well as you guessed it an Angel sketch/headshot

i did not listen to the conversation the big and little man had as i was still in a trance myself LOL

i did manage to get a couple of pics to share with you guys

first a pic of the Big Bird with the legend that is Jim Lee the greatest artist of our time....of our time LOL
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and a close up of Juzzy favourite Xman JL style

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and to top it all off we got a pic with an aussie icon who brought Jim Lee down for us aussies the man Colin from Silver K gallery
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what a nice guy - he loved we wanted a photo with him LOL
he's bringing out Alex ross in december

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I'd like to thank two guys for what could have been a disaster of a day and ended on a high
First to Jarrod the man
this guy is the manager of my LCS Classic Comics
he is a stand up guy to the point that he has scored an early Xmas present that was shown on these boards - A Chris Stevens masterpiece that was the Wonder Twins
Jarrod had been out the night before drowning his sorrows at not getting madame mirages number- he was drunk as a skunk and reeked of alcohol - he kept us amused with funny lines and joking with passerbies - I was kind enough to point out to him that he needed breath mints and gave him some of my deoderant which he kindly accepted graceously
Jarrod worked diligently despite not assured of a JL sketch despite being so close to the greatest artist of our time... of our time
he even managed to get us some drinks/urinals LOL
Here is Jarrod ongoing chivalry as he defends Padme with a borrowed lightsaber from hordes of fanboys LOL
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the second was Gus a fan we met on line who put up with all our bad jokes and played the movie game with us in line as we all held on to our bladders LOL

he got a ripper sketch for his son named Grayson of .. you guessed it Dick Grayson as Robin

Gus and Sketch
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close up of sketch
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this man's dog had passed away and her name was Talia so he got a picture of Ras Al GUls daughter Talia
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A father and son scored some nice pieces and Jim Lee allowed a little improvised acting with photos as the boy was 'teaching' Jim Lee how to sketch LOL

they scored a flash for the son
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2571.jpg
and the dad got a catwoman inside his absolute HUsh nice
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2572.jpg

I was glad to hear one of Jarrod Friends stood in line for him (what a friend) and got him a Jana for his collection - CONGRATS Jarrod - you deserved it

[fred flintstone]

It was the start of the end and i was hoping father time was in my corner and slow things down so i could enjoy the rest of the day

first order of priorities was picking up all the sketches from the guys that we had ordered the day before first up was Eddie Nunez

Now eddie came off as a bit of a grump but a talented one at that and he warmed up as the day progressed - he does not like his pic taken without his cap on LOL

i got his digits and email cause he will need to do a few more for me for sure

here he is with my thor headshot - again no close up sorry but i will rectify that situation - you can belive that LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2550.jpg

Juzzy saw this and said hey i want one of those too but make mine bigger and an Xman LOL

and here is Juzzys Angel
...nice
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2560.jpg

[fred flintstone]

this quiet guy in the corner was a gr8 find - his pencils were sharp and he was a modest and gr8 guy
i got his card cause i shall return as MacArthur once said.
i put him through the wringer for a few difficult sketches and he kicked a$$ on my important ones

My first request was for a Bi Beast for our resident Muscles who holds a temporary visa to the Aussie thread but soon to be permanent or dare i say residency?citizenship - FAT CHANCE said Lou NO IHOP NO Baseball NO NFL and NO NHL makes Lou mad LOL

but can you stay mad when you get a care package AND this little beauty
behold the beasts that are a beauty (and personalised LOL)
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2581.jpg

then came the piece de resistance for our resident somolier VR the man with a hundred kills...uh i mean posts a day - who has been out of sight recently - i hope all is weel with Paddy

hey scroller this ones for you mate - no need to keep it cellared you can display right away LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2584.jpg

[fred flintstone]

then came our time to thank someone that especially for me(you know why mate) has a good bond - a father of three like myself - with a killer collection - that brings out the green eyed monster in all of us - literally - yes you guessed it right ...JG...

i bought a comic last minute for Livio as reference for the piece - though he ended up changing the look as compared to the comic but i am sure you will like his version of the green monster -Hint Of Gary Frank???

i present you the incredible HULK(a nice piece for the sketch collection JG - next time a planet hulk for sure LOL)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2585.jpg

[fred flintstone]

we needed to replenish the ranks of sketches to stay in australia LOL so Juzzy and I thought about Vessy and her first con and missing out on a JL sketch - so we asked Livio again for a masterpiece and did he deliver
i introduce to you a sketch for the little oompa Loompa in all of us Vessy one cool BATMAN

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2583.jpg


plus as a treat to myself and to make sure i did not leave empty handed but with an empty wallet - Thor Livio style

the light eminatting from the hammer sure comes through on the sketch and the look reminds me a bit of Battle Armor Thor - what do you reckon guys???

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2582.jpg

here is a pic of Livio after a hard fought battle against the invading sketch demands of the three amigos Vessy Juzzy and the Big Brute
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2559.jpg

[fred flintstone]

the day ended without too much fizz
we went out for dinner with the guys from the LCS to a steakhouse for some good food but again lousy service - where is scotty when you need him - i'd rather give him the tip and he hasn't even served us - how is one meant to eat spaghetti with only a spoon LOLand my salad dressing blue cheese for my buffalo wings did not arrive until ihad finished the meal - i want to go to scotties waaaaaaa!!!!

we were tired so we didn't moan too much but i did try and keep my promise to Vessie for that kiss as she can see - but Juzzy wouldn't have abar of it - he is keeping himself for a friend in the states LOL

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2592.jpg
pictured are Corey and Jarrod(sober variant) LOL


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2593.jpg
here is three sketch Luciano and Pino - one cool but annoying LCS owner ( put me through Uni- you the man Pino)


here is mark AKA as emo boy and a tired and silly Dr A
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2594.jpg


and here is Dr A trying to keep his promise to Vessy and Juzzy i don't kiss and tell Big Bird LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2595.jpg

[fred flintstone]

thanks guys i will get this done thanks for your patience - OVER 110 photos


UPDATE
thanks i hope you enjoyed my reconteur thread

I like to say sorry to BEERNUTTA whom i apparently knew for years which i did not know until i met him live and recognised him - he used to be a 'punk' kid customer at the LCS i used to work in - Just kidding Paul - It was awesome to meet you - you original art fiend LOL
and if i had the ability to post one more image it would be a banghead smilie for not getting pics of you and your art so i could add you to this storyline - i hope you got what you wanted my friend - and see ya on the boards

here are a few photos i could not fit in the timeline of sketches
a Livio Spiderman for a lucky bastish as well as a Nunez Iron Fist
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2596.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2597.jpg

a Gomez wetworks character and a Archer Sinestro for Corey
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2600.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2598.jpg




I would like to thank everyone for reading this thread and all their nice comments - i would do this again in a heartbeat even the line queuing as it brought me closer to two special individuals whom i'd like to consider good friends now - two that i have had the opportunity to meet through SF
i am going to get my a$$ inot gear and get an adamantium membership to support the forum that has supported me - Thanks Guys i hope to meet more of you through the years especially at cons

signing off
DR A AKA BB AKA Big Brute AKA FRED FLINTSTONE
YABBA DABBA DOO

[Avenger]

http://i34.tinypic.com/315bwj4.gif :D

[ansel39]

well it would be nive if we could se them

[J Storm]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/Spawn187/Smiles/useless.gif

[Hottie_Ves!!!]

Patience boys
The wait will be worth it because you will be seeing 3 of the hottest people in Melbourne. Make that inAustralia. Aw heck make it the world :D

[Justin]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/Spawn187/Smiles/useless.gif

Agreed! :laugh:

[Justin]

Patience boys
The wait will be worth it because you will be seeing 3 of the hottest people in Melbourne. Make that inAustralia. Aw heck make it the world :D

Well i know who one of them is! who are the others? :eplus2:

[Justin]

Once we got in there where the hell was Jim Friggen LEE???
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2476.jpg
"where is he, Vesna??"said Juzzy impatiently as we looked at the map
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2474.jpg
he is not there
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2475.jpg
not in the wrestling ring
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2477.jpg
and not down this alleyway
Where was he ???- as we wondered it was announced that the queue for Jim Lee was closed at 9:15 with a con start of 9AM - NOT HAPPY but we made due with our situation and we weren't gonna let it ruin our day - we held on to hope for day2 and marched on to make day 1 in the end the best day especially with our little friend in hand!!


That was a frustraing 15 mins! LOL! Great start on the posts Dr A!! I still had some good bruising and swollen nose huh? LOL!

Nose < Cricketball LMFAO!

[Avenger]

Great start Dr A.... MORE MORE MORE :laugh:

[fred flintstone]

Great start Dr A.... MORE MORE MORE :laugh:

its coming mate
i am at work and i am trying to get all 120+ photos posted just give me time - i am trying to get a little tale/story going

the best is yet to come;)

[Avenger]

its coming mate
i am at work and i am trying to get all 120+ photos posted just give me time - i am trying to get a little tale/story going

the best is yet to come;)

You rock Dr A :buttrock:

[Justin]

one of our favourite local comicstore guys diverted the evil poison ivy from the fray -thanks Jarrod
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2498.jpg

Jarrod gets a cameo!!!! Thats awesome! :laugh:

[Hottie_Ves!!!]

DR ALEX YOU ARE THE FRIKKEN MAN
I WANT TO READ MORE MORE MORE
I HAD SUCH A BLAST LOOKING THROUGH IT
:buttrock: :thumbs2:

[Justin]

Juzzy was looking a little thin and weary maybe it was the subject of the pic that clouded our judgement or the remaining proof of two black eyes but after laying down a few sketch request which will appear later it was time for lunch at the casino(smart move - looking at the con food only second to hospital cafetaria LOL) my family arrived in tow and off we went - gr8 timing
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2483.jpg

That was one tall Alien! Keep in mind i'm 6 foot 3! :D and i have a terrible habbit of puffing out my chins in photo's! :laugh:

Like this other Australian!!

http://z.about.com/d/goaustralia/1/0/h/Z/frilledneck.jpg

[fred flintstone]

DR ALEX YOU ARE THE FRIKKEN MAN
I WANT TO READ MORE MORE MORE
I HAD SUCH A BLAST LOOKING THROUGH IT
:buttrock: :thumbs2:

i had an awesome time at the con on day 1 - day 2was good but not as cool as if you had been there - you really got into the spirit - you go girlfriend - if i slow down its cause of work but be sure that all photos will be put up;)
juzzy and i spoilt you with some nice things which we will catch up up on at mrs parma next week

[fred flintstone]

DR ALEX YOU ARE THE FRIKKEN MAN
I WANT TO READ MORE MORE MORE
I HAD SUCH A BLAST LOOKING THROUGH IT
:buttrock: :thumbs2:

PM me your mobile

[Avenger]

We decided it was time to get our first sketch for the day after an early morning reconaissance mission of the con
I saw a familiar and famous face in the crowd - It was Colin Wilson artist of some gr8 Dark Horse SW books and also publishing books in french as well as some TPB stories with the likes of Garth Ennis and Ed Brubaker
He is currently in negotiating one of his more french riske crime TPB with Vertigo after it has been picked up by paramount - well done Colin
He is more known for doing his only and first superhero sketch last year for our very own Avenger a gr8 Jack Of Heart Sketch that started the international con sketch exchange program LOL


This one...which I love :buttrock:

http://i33.tinypic.com/103v5s5.jpg

[Hottie_Ves!!!]

i had an awesome time at the con on day 1 - day 2was good but not as cool as if you had been there - you really got into the spirit - you go girlfriend - if i slow down its cause of work but be sure that all photos will be put up;)
juzzy and i spoilt you with some nice things which we will catch up up on at mrs parma next week

Mate it was so much fun. And I said to Juzzy what am i going to do there from 9am but the time just flew hehe
next week? i think im working :confused2
and seriously you two spoiled me just by having me there. that was more than enough. im getting teary now

[Justin]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2527.jpg
she would of sucked him dry LOL LOB...of his soul i meant LOL

I should've tried doing the same to her! :laugh:

[Avenger]

post lunch nap for the two men - I shall call him mini me LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2522.jpg


Priceless :buttrock:

[Justin]

it was time for lunch so we headed to the PUB
worst service but the quality of the food was good and well priced
Juzzy got his strongbow and Vessie got her LL&B so they were happy
lots of food hit the table and everyone was quiet as we devoured the food

little fatty poombah AKA Tomas was handed around to Mr Mom and the rest of the table
who is this strange man momma
all jokes a side thanks vessie and Juzzy for playing the good extra parental roles
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2516.jpg

my son tried to pick up LOL Vessie was in control though
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2517.jpg

and my queen and princess - don't let the innocent smile fool you LOL
they made a trip all the way to support me at the con and i appreciated it lots
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2519.jpg


That was a great lunch and you have an amazing family DR A!

[ALPH4T34M]

but Vessy found the man himself in a duel between scarecrow with batgirl giving a hand - Vessy jumped in to give the caped crusader a hand - do you need a new robin handsome she was heard saying
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2523.jpg


Ooooh! Batgirl's mine! :D

These are great pics Fred, it's gonna make for a fantastic thread! Thanks for posting them, can't wait to see more! :buttrock:

[Justin]

Vessie had mounds of food and don't let the size fool you - she packed it in but in the end a satisfying smile was had
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2521.jpg

post lunch nap for the two men - I shall call him mini me LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2522.jpg

but in the end locusts couldn't have devoured any more LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2520.jpg

it was time to return to the salt mines LOL

Awesome lunch part 2!

Speaking for myself i was happy to help so yourself and turtle could have a bit of time to enjoy your meal mate :-)

[Justin]

Ooooh! Batgirl's mine! :D

These are great pics Fred, it's gonna make for a fantastic thread! Thanks for posting them, can't wait to see more! :buttrock:

She was a little cutie :thumbs2:

[ALPH4T34M]

This one...which I love :buttrock:

http://i33.tinypic.com/103v5s5.jpg

Brilliant sketch! :buttrock: How long does it take'em to do that?

[Justin]

Entering the con with my family - there was no telling the reaction of my kids???

"where are miracole and fireburns??? -who are these clowns"
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2524.jpg

Luc's looks is priceless! :buttrock: LMFAO!!!!!!

[Justin]

Free of responsibilities - we focused our attention to the sketches we needed to get - a plan was forming
we looked at the unmoved line that was for Jim Lee and laughed......and cried a little
we weren't gonna ruin our day
we arrived at artist alley
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2533.jpg
above we had the ever laughing sketch delaying but master of beauty JJ Kirby - i kept wanting to say Dyno- Mite - celebrating Good Times yea yea, then the cute beth Sotelo and Joel Gomez- all awesome and very nice considering the stupid questions and the swamping of sweaty fans - we treated them nice i think and they were happy to return - unfortunately they were on a packed schedule and were not going to visit this gr8 city
the first night most stayed up trying to keep up with commisions
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2534.jpg
in this pic we see Adam Archer who replaced Carlos D'Anda who unfortunately couldn't make it but gr8 for us as we got some killer pieces which will be shown later in the thread, next we had the georgeous Sandra Hope - quiet and mysterious - followed by the grumpy looking but cool Eddie Nunez (no photos without his hat LOL) and the quiet and charming) Livio Ramondelli a man who got quite a lot of business of us LOL and was talking a lot to Jim Lees girl LOL also pictured in blond - Jim manager Ed was keeping and eye on the guys output and taking photos - he is pictured in the red T- he was cooll especially on day 2 when he made sure Juzzy and I and a few fans that had waited ALL day got our sketches


All the guys were awesome! and very easy to chat too! Pity they didnt come have dinner with us afterwards! :-)

[Justin]

Priceless :buttrock:

Dr A's little boy could drink! :laugh:

[Hottie_Ves!!!]

I cannot wait for this to be all finished and to look at it from start to finish
Dr. A is a legend BUT your still a Westie :thumbs2:

[Justin]

We started with Joel Gomez
what a great guy - easy to speak too
what were we gonna get an angel? a batman? a thor?NO a Jack Of Hearts the first dinky di sketch we all got was for our main man Scotty

POINT 1 -I apologize for the quality of the photos because i do not have a scanner so i had to get photos of the sketches
POINT 2 - i need a PM from those we got sketches for and those who didn't this time the next con for sure plus check your PM cause we are on a list to get some not finished yet and we will receive in the mail - so look at your PMs and send us your addresses unless you got a care package from us recently LOL

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2528.jpg

and here is Joel with sketch in hand it took him half a day with all the colouring in
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2529.jpg


Pink Crackles? :laugh:

I love that frikken piece and Joel was a great guy!!! :buttrock:

[Justin]

I cannot wait for this to be all finished and to look at it from start to finish
Dr. A is a legend BUT your still a Westie :thumbs2:

Turtle said the same! :laugh:

Get on msn you wanker! :p

[Avenger]

We started with Joel Gomez
what a great guy - easy to speak too
what were we gonna get an angel? a batman? a thor?NO a Jack Of Hearts the first dinky di sketch we all got was for our main man Scotty

POINT 1 -I apologize for the quality of the photos because i do not have a scanner so i had to get photos of the sketches
POINT 2 - i need a PM from those we got sketches for and those who didn't this time the next con for sure plus check your PM cause we are on a list to get some not finished yet and we will receive in the mail - so look at your PMs and send us your addresses unless you got a care package from us recently LOL

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2528.jpg

and here is Joel with sketch in hand it took him half a day with all the colouring in
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2529.jpg


It's wonderful http://i37.tinypic.com/346m82v.gif

[Justin]

After seeing the georgeous work of JoH by Joel - Vessy caved in and got her first Sketch as a comic fan for herself
A joker that was sitting on the table unfinished and she got Joel to finish it for her - as we were leaving on day 1 - knowing she wasn't coming the next day - Juzzy and I convinced her to get another matching one of Batman -Joel put a lot of thought into it and finished it as his last for the con
he mirrorred the joker holding the card with the Batman holding up the batarang as well as using the Frank Miller logo for the Batman

joel and the Joker
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2530.jpg
close up
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2531.jpg

Joel and the Batman
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2575.jpg
close up
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2576.jpg

I love Joel's work!!! I think he liked that i a non Batman fan picked up on his use of Millers logo! LMFAO! :-)

[J Storm]

Great Pics :thumbs2:
Justin is a giant & Ves is so tiny :laugh:
That JoH sketch is sweet, looks like everyone had a good time. What did you guys pick-up? Any deals on status/busts?

[madjazz]

I've gotten through the first 18 posts. Nice! Looks like you guys had a great time. I'll pop back later. it's worth the extra time and I'm enjoying the narrative.

[fred flintstone]

I've gotten through the first 18 posts. Nice! Looks like you guys had a great time. I'll pop back later. it's worth the extra time and I'm enjoying the narrative.

thanks mate:p i enjoy remembering the 2 days
i love the madcaps;)

[Justin]

Now JJ Kirby was a funny motha F - he was cool talking about everything except comics LOL and with his pic in his hair - Australia was not ready for the guy nicknamed Jolly Boy - a big black guy LOL
if he had stopped talking then we would of had all our sketches from him but we got cut short and we woulda of had as many laugh especially on day 2 with our 8 hour wait for Jim Lee- we got his contact details to get our sketches off him and he was talented as you are about to see - but fcuk he was funny
he stayed up till 5 am on the first day to finish his day 1 commissions LOL
i shoulda trusted my gut instinct and got more stuff off him DAMM YOU FATHERTIME

we got a nice Johnny Storm for Ant - at first people didn't pick it until you see the 4 on his chest but it is awesome in real llife - i hope the pic does it justice
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2602.jpg
coming your way Yankee lover

next is a sweet piece for Juzzy of ... you guessed it Angel
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2589.jpg


and before part 2 a pic of the big brute and JJ
i am the one in the blue tShirt LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2547.jpg


JJ was one cool guy and I think it was us talking to him on day 2 that may've stopped him doing more work! :-S LMFAO!

[Justin]

Great Pics :thumbs2:
Justin is a giant & Ves is so tiny :laugh:
That JoH sketch is sweet, looks like everyone had a good time. What did you guys pick-up? Any deals on status/busts?

Hence us busting her chops about her lack of height! :laugh:

Busts and Statues were Sweet FA! My one let down of the weekend! :thumbsdow

[Avenger]

That JJ Angel is killer Juzzy :buttrock:

[ALPH4T34M]

I love Joel's work!!! I think he liked that i a non Batman fan picked up on his use of Millers logo! LMFAO! :-)

Oh man, that's a fantastic piece!!:buttrock:

[J Storm]

Now JJ Kirby was a funny motha F - he was cool talking about everything except comics LOL and with his pic in his hair - Australia was not ready for the guy nicknamed Jolly Boy - a big black guy LOL
if he had stopped talking then we would of had all our sketches from him but we got cut short and we woulda of had as many laugh especially on day 2 with our 8 hour wait for Jim Lee- we got his contact details to get our sketches off him and he was talented as you are about to see - but fcuk he was funny
he stayed up till 5 am on the first day to finish his day 1 commissions LOL
i shoulda trusted my gut instinct and got more stuff off him DAMM YOU FATHERTIME

we got a nice Johnny Storm for Ant - at first people didn't pick it until you see the 4 on his chest but it is awesome in real llife - i hope the pic does it justice
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2602.jpg
coming your way Yankee lover

That's a sweet sketch :buttrock: Thanks guys

[ALPH4T34M]

That JJ Angel is killer Juzzy :buttrock:

Quality work! :buttrock:

[ALPH4T34M]

......
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2531.jpg


:bawling: I'm envious! :thumbs2:

[Justin]

That JJ Angel is killer Juzzy :buttrock:

Couldnt agree more! :buttrock:

[Justin]

That's a sweet sketch :buttrock: Thanks guys

Your welcome Bro :thumbs2:

[fred flintstone]

That JJ Angel is killer Juzzy :buttrock:

he owes us a JoH as well;)

[Justin]

Quality work! :buttrock:

JJ is really a KING! :buttrock:

[Justin]

he owes us a JoH as well;)

YEP! :D

[Avenger]

he owes us a JoH as well;)

:eek: Dr A. You, Juzzy and Vessie are too much :wink2:

[madjazz]

thanks mate:p i enjoy remembering the 2 days
i love the madcaps;)
Thanks Mate!

[Avenger]

next in line was the quiet and machine like Adam Archer who stepped in to replace Mr D'Anda - at first not impressed looking but warmed up to us after a few jokes and a few $50 dollar bills LOL



not to be out a few sketches for our main man Scottie and seeing the quality of the work and unfortunately the queue for Jim Lee we got our second of three(hopefully 4 c'mon JJ) sketches for Scottie
i wonder who.....LOL JACK OF HEART BABY YEAH
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2586.jpg

here is adam with the sketch
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2558.jpg

:eek: They keep getting better. :o

[Justin]

:eek: Dr A. You, Juzzy and Vessie are too much :wink2:

You aint seen nothing yet Scottie! :wink2:

[Avenger]

You aint seen nothing yet Scottie! :wink2:

You may want to PM me those pictures :wink2: :D

[Justin]

You may want to PM me those pictures :wink2: :D

:laugh:

Still no luck with the phone one? :(

[Avenger]

:laugh:

Still no luck with the phone one? :(

http://i15.tinypic.com/73e4m84.jpg

[Justin]

http://i15.tinypic.com/73e4m84.jpg

Great .gif! :laugh:

[Justin]

after seeing the two masterpieces before me and the non mobile Jim Lee Queue - i jumped into the spirit of the con and loosened the purse string around my wallet and broke the lock my wife had put on it ( in all honesty i was given carte blanche for the day - i love her - got the whole weekend 'OFF")

anyway back to the show here is my Adam Archer Thor
he was unwilling to do overseas commissions at this stage so we will have to catch with him in US - nice artist but a little moody maybe jet lagged or upset at being a replacement

thor and Adam
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2549.jpg

close up not available yet - i forgot to take a pic:bawling:


He was being a bit of a wanker at times! :sly2: http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/Juzzy76/Smilies/Wanker.gif

[fred flintstone]

have to step out for a while sorry guys:thumbsdow

[Justin]

have to step out for a while sorry guys:thumbsdow

Well you are at work after all Dr! :p

[Avenger]

It's a JoH Mother Load :eek:

Thanks so much guys...you really shouldn't have :o

[Justin]

It's a JoH Mother Load :eek:

Thanks so much guys...you really shouldn't have :o

BB was the mastermind! :D

[Avenger]

That Thor is AMAZING :thumbs2:

[Justin]

That Thor is AMAZING :thumbs2:

Which one mate? :)

[ALPH4T34M]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2603.jpg


I like this one! :buttrock:

[Avenger]

Which one mate? :)

All of them but especially the Archer one :thumbs2:

[Justin]

I like this one! :buttrock:

JJ did a great job with that! :buttrock:

[Justin]

All of them but especially the Archer one :thumbs2:

He did fantastic sketches! :thumbs2:

[Justin]

It was the start of day 2 and we wanted to make sure we started it as we had begun day 1 with a sketch for our main man Scottie
we had lost vessie and despite getting there at 730 am for 9am start we were still 25 deep in the Jim Lee line for a 10am showing (more to be explained later)
so we saw this guy who kept working on sketches when Jim Lee was next to him and we thought that is dedication
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2543.jpg

his work was good having worked on Dark Horse SW projects as well as an Exiles project for marvel
we gave him the reference stuff and then he quizzed us on the characters history for more insight - and i am sorry to say that Juzzy and I failed at the JoH 20 questions game LOL
but he came up with the goods as you can maybe see
i forgot to take a close up which i will rectify and ask my wife to do tomorrow -sorry:thumbsdow

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2548.jpg

Wayne did some very nice stuff! and was a cool guy to boot :thumbs2:

[Avenger]

Don't stop now Dr A :bawling:

[fred flintstone]

Don't stop now Dr A :bawling:

i ain't stopping but work is side tracking me LOL:sly2:

[Avenger]

i ain't stopping but work is side tracking me LOL:sly2:

Work always seems to interfere :rolleyes2

[Avenger]

a close up of my JL Thor - quick head shot as opposed to a torso sketch - time was short :(
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2591.jpg



and a close up of Juzzy favourite Xman JL style

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2557.jpg


Both of those are GREAT :buttrock:

[ALPH4T34M]

......
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2572.jpg
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Very cool!! :buttrock:

[Avenger]

Great job on this Dr A :buttrock:

[fred flintstone]

Great job on this Dr A :buttrock:

thanks Scottie - i hope you appreciate the sketches -you were foremost in our thoughts and i will make up for the Jim Lee sketch even if have to go to the SDCC

i hope you appreciated the ease in which the guys let me photograph them and the number of photos we took - i used up every one in the thread so look for edits of edits LOL

you were missed and we look forward to cementing our friendship with you - you have been a breath of fresh air on our little community thread and a fun guy

looking forward to sharing the same with you Mate;)

[madjazz]

this quiet guy in the corner was a gr8 find - his pencils were sharp and he was a modest and gr8 guy
i got his card cause i shall return as MacArthur once said.
i put him through the wringer for a few difficult sketches and he kicked a$$ on my important ones

My first request was for a Bi Beast for our resident Muscles who holds a temporary visa to the Aussie thread but soon to be permanent or dare i say residency?citizenship - FAT CHANCE said Lou NO IHOP NO Baseball NO NFL and NO NHL makes Lou mad LOL

but can you stay mad when you get a care package AND this little beauty
behold the beasts that are a beauty (and personalised LOL)
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2581.jpg

then came the piece de resistance for our resident somolier VR the man with a hundred kills...uh i mean posts a day - who has been out of sight recently - i hope all is weel with Paddy

hey scroller this ones for you mate - no need to keep it cellared you can display right away LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2584.jpg

Holy crap! That Bi-Beast came out AWESOME! So did Deadpool. :thumbs2:

[Hottie_Ves!!!]

Dr Alex what to say? You have gone above and beyond mate
The day was so much frikken fun but having it all down like that will be nice to look at from time to time to reminisce
Next time we have parmas I'm shouting ok? :p

[Mr.Fantastic]

WOW.Love the sketches.

[Justin]

Great work on this Dr A!! :thumbs2:

I've loved looking through this thread! :D

[Alex655321]

this quiet guy in the corner was a gr8 find - his pencils were sharp and he was a modest and gr8 guy
i got his card cause i shall return as MacArthur once said.
i put him through the wringer for a few difficult sketches and he kicked a$$ on my important ones

My first request was for a Bi Beast for our resident Muscles who holds a temporary visa to the Aussie thread but soon to be permanent or dare i say residency?citizenship - FAT CHANCE said Lou NO IHOP NO Baseball NO NFL and NO NHL makes Lou mad LOL

but can you stay mad when you get a care package AND this little beauty
behold the beasts that are a beauty (and personalised LOL)
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2581.jpg

WOW !!!
You guys are the best ! You shouldn't have !
But I am glad you did ! lol

Great pics, and it was well worth it all the time you spent on lines with all the great sketches you fine folks are taking home !

Dr. A nice to see the family with you for the event.

Justin, you got some great Angel Art, and you seem at home with kids ! lol

Too bad Vessy only got to be there one day, but it seems she made the most of it !

Would have commented earlier, but I wanted to make sure I had time and did not rush through the thread !

Dr. A the commentary made me feel like I was right there with you all !

What a great time !

I still can't believe how cool that Bi-Beast looks !
You folks certainly made my day :buttrock:

[Justin]

and next was the big fella the Big Bird - getting two books signed for his friend Vessie as well as you guessed it an Angel sketch/headshot

i did not listen to the conversation the big and little man had as i was still in a trance myself LOL

i did manage to get a couple of pics to share with you guys

first a pic of the Big Bird with the legend that is Jim Lee the greatest artist of our time....of our time LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2555.jpg

and a close up of Juzzy favourite Xman JL style

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2557.jpg



The greatest comic book artist of our time! :buttrock: :buttrock:








of our time!

[ansel39]

manthe deadpool rocks hardcore

[ansel39]

DR. A kids are adorable.

[Rogue]

Awesome sketches!!! :buttrock:

[fred flintstone]

Dr Alex what to say? You have gone above and beyond mate
The day was so much frikken fun but having it all down like that will be nice to look at from time to time to reminisce
Next time we have parmas I'm shouting ok? :p

Great work on this Dr A!! :thumbs2:

I've loved looking through this thread! :D

thanks guys - it means alot you liked it

[VinReaper]

Vessie had mounds of food and don't let the size fool you - she packed it in but in the end a satisfying smile was had
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2521.jpg

Vessy! I knew it! Such a cutie! :buttrock:

VR

[VinReaper]

it was time for lunch so we headed to the PUB
worst service but the quality of the food was good and well priced
Juzzy got his strongbow and Vessie got her LL&B so they were happy
lots of food hit the table and everyone was quiet as we devoured the food

little fatty poombah AKA Tomas was handed around to Mr Mom and the rest of the table
who is this strange man momma
all jokes a side thanks vessie and Juzzy for playing the good extra parental roles
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2516.jpg

my son tried to pick up LOL Vessie was in control though
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2517.jpg

and my queen and princess - don't let the innocent smile fool you LOL
they made a trip all the way to support me at the con and i appreciated it lots
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2519.jpg

Juzzy, you look like a natural at taking care of the little ones. Heck everyone is a little one around you! LOL!

And BB FF! Awesome pics! I am truly envious! It is great to see that such a great guy like yourself has be gifted with such a beautiful family! :buttrock:

VR

[VinReaper]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2547.jpg

I was keen in line on time to be the first of the rank to get a sketch
he looked in a hurry as he saw the line to get done by 6PM
i was still having doubts about whether to ask for a JoH or a Thor Juzzy gave me the go ahead look and after shaking his hand and getting 4 books signed i thought a thor as my reference material was in use for JoH and off he went

we had a chat about things and i felt like a true fanboy - saying stupid things - he told me he was pre-med at school and his father was also an anaesthesiologist - he wanted Jim to follow suit and do medicine and when he didn't they had some terrible arguments - i did not ask what his father thought of his success

I got a pic with the gr8 man and felt funny about the little bear hug i gave him LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2552.jpg



I see the hand sign! The Nupes representing at the CON! Jim didn't know what him him! :buttrock:

VR

[VinReaper]

this quiet guy in the corner was a gr8 find - his pencils were sharp and he was a modest and gr8 guy
i got his card cause i shall return as MacArthur once said.
i put him through the wringer for a few difficult sketches and he kicked a$$ on my important ones

then came the piece de resistance for our resident somolier VR the man with a hundred kills...uh i mean posts a day - who has been out of sight recently - i hope all is weel with Paddy

hey scroller this ones for you mate - no need to keep it cellared you can display right away LOL
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2584.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/biochemist_by_day/HisforHolyCrap.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/TheDarkDragon/ththholy-crap.jpghttp://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa315/michael_luvr13/holy_crap.gif

BB FF YOU ARE DA MAN!!!! OMG!

I am so undeserved! You don't know how much I appreciate you thinking of me my brother!

I know I have been MIA for a bit. It has been rather trying times in my industry. I will definitely be back on in full force. I am extremely touched by your overly generous gesture! Agin Dr. A, you are the best!

VR

[fred flintstone]

BB FF YOU ARE DA MAN!!!! OMG!

I am so undeserved! You don't know how much I appreciate you thinking of me my brother!

I know I have been MIA for a bit. It has been rather trying times in my industry. I will definitely be back on in full force. I am extremely touched by your overly generous gesture! Agin Dr. A, you are the best!

VR


NEED TO INFORM YOU THIS IS ON BEHALF OF VESSY JUZZY AND DR A;)

[JadeGiant]

we got JG a hulk print he had as a limited run which we got autographed to go along with his Hulk sketch which will be featured later by another artist
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2578.jpg
i thought it was a cool little extra to go with the sketch he shall get;)

wow ... I love Kirby's style! thanks so much for this amazing print!!!!!

great thread so far BTW ... very entertaining read so far ... wish I could have been there with you all

[JadeGiant]

then came our time to thank someone that especially for me(you know why mate) has a good bond - a father of three like myself - with a killer collection - that brings out the green eyed monster in all of us - literally - yes you guessed it right ...JG...

i bought a comic last minute for Livio as reference for the piece - though he ended up changing the look as compared to the comic but i am sure you will like his version of the green monster -Hint Of Gary Frank???

i present you the incredible HULK(a nice piece for the sketch collection JG - next time a planet hulk for sure LOL)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/luc04/IMG_2585.jpg

wow ... I love it FF ... thanks so very much my brother from down under!

[JadeGiant]

what a gr8 (in DR A's honor) thread! Looks like a fantastic time was had. Looks like I need to do a show with you SFers!

thanks once again for the gr8 pieces!

[Justin]

Juzzy, you look like a natural at taking care of the little ones. Heck everyone is a little one around you! LOL!

And BB FF! Awesome pics! I am truly envious! It is great to see that such a great guy like yourself has be gifted with such a beautiful family! :buttrock:

VR

I've been an Uncle Juzzy for 7 years now! :laugh:

and yeah Dr A's family are awesome! :thumbs2:

[fred flintstone]

wow ... I love it FF ... thanks so very much my brother from down under!

what a gr8 (in DR A's honor) thread! Looks like a fantastic time was had. Looks like I need to do a show with you SFers!

thanks once again for the gr8 pieces!

i am glad you enjoyed them as much as Juzzy and i were to get them for you

take care of him next year when he visits;)

and a show is coming up in march - i will be more prepared and planet Hulk it shall be:p

you finally got a good look at my family after sharing beautiful pics of yours

[fred flintstone]

I've been an Uncle Juzzy for 7 years now! :laugh:

and yeah Dr A's family are awesome! :thumbs2:

you will make a gr8 whatever you decide to be Juzzy - top act - class all the way - gr8 friend;)

[JadeGiant]

i am glad you enjoyed them as much as Juzzy and i were to get them for you

take care of him next year when he visits;)

and a show is coming up in march - i will be more prepared and planet Hulk it shall be:p

you finally got a good look at my family after sharing beautiful pics of yours

thanks guys!!!

you have a beautiful family Dr A ... you guys are a great looking crew!

I hope to see BB if he comes to the states

[VinReaper]

NEED TO INFORM YOU THIS IS ON BEHALF OF VESSY JUZZY AND DR A;)

I hear ya!

Thanks Guys!

JUZZY, FF and the LOVELY VESSY, you all are freakin' Amazing!!! :buttrock:


VR

[Justin]

you will make a gr8 whatever you decide to be Juzzy - top act - class all the way - gr8 friend;)

I'm thinking Uncle will be enough for me mate :thumbs2:

and ditto! :D

[Justin]

thanks guys!!!

you have a beautiful family Dr A ... you guys are a great looking crew!

I hope to see BB if he comes to the states

I'm coming mate dont worry about that! :thumbs2:

8 weeks in the US of A! :eplus2:

[JadeGiant]

I'm coming mate dont worry about that! :thumbs2:

8 weeks in the US of A! :eplus2:

8 weeks??? when??

[Justin]

8 weeks??? when??

Starting with July 1st or 2nd next year :D

[fred flintstone]

Starting with July 1st or 2nd next year :D

:bawling: :bawling: <-vessie & Dr A

[Avenger]

:bawling: :bawling: <-vessie & Dr A

Just say "What the fcuk " and come along :buttrock:

[fred flintstone]

Just say "What the fcuk " and come along :buttrock:

i only need a tiny chance and i would have been there but unfortunately this is what is left :bawling: <-Dr A