1. Fans
The fans, like with anything, are what really make conventions special. I know people who like to make fun of fans who dress up, but thats not fair. First, these are people having fun. Its sad that we dont allow ourselves to play anymore. Its fine for children, but after a certain age, you arent allowed to cut loose and have fun anymore. Do what'choo got to do! And speaking of children, it is so cool to see the look on a child's face when he or she sees their heroes, or villains, in real life. Many of the adults in attendance wanted to get pictures of the children just as much as the children wanted pictures of them. So AWE-some! Second, some of the people put a lot of money and effort into their costumes. Like this guy: http://youtu.be/_SLHU9CCe_Y He totally wins cosplay! In addition, there are people who put a lot of thought into their costumes, coming as characters or things youd never imagine. This year the two that caught me off guard were Captain Underpants and Papa Smurf. So, while I am still debating on whether the price was worth trouble, overall it was a fun experience, proving that even when a convention sucks, it can still be worthwhile to attend. What experiences, good or bad, have you had at conventions? Overall, do you feel they are worth the time and effort you put into them?