Tentative Schedule

So we’ve got a tentative of main events and panels for Otaku Mex! (translation: subject to completely change between now and showtime, we’re still finalizing a few events!)

Friday | Saturday | Sunday
What do all the colors mean? Nothin’ to you guys…that’s for us…just disregard it!

Dealer Room:
Friday: Noon - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Artist Alley (artists are welcome to stay later at their perogative!):
Friday: Noon - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Remember, the gaming and video rooms will run 24 hours.

CosPlay Competition Rules

GENERAL RULES FOR ALL COSPLAY CONTESTS

- Costumes and skits must be PG-13.

- No live steel, firearms, no projectiles, silly string, poppers, air horns, or acrobatics. Do not interact with MCs or judges while on stage. Do not throw things into the audience. Do not run or jump off stage. Period.

- If you disregard any of these rules, you will be disqualified and/or asked to leave the event.

- If you are under 13, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

-All craftsmanship judging occurs during Pre-Judging. If you do not attend pre-judging, you will not be eligible to win craftsmanship awards.

-Each contestant may wear one and only one costume. No exceptions.

-You must fill out a separate entry form for each costume you wish to be judged for craftsmanship, regardless of the size of your group.

-Costumes may come from the following media: Anime, Manga, Graphic Novels, Comics/Comic Books, Movies, Video Games, Webcomics, and Original Design with printed reference.

-Walk-ons are welcome to sign up during Pre-Judging.

FRIDAY
Hall Cosplay
Polaroids will be displayed in the main hall of random cosplayers costumes. OtakuMex attendees will vote on their favorite ones. Votes will be tallied and announced during Saturday’s Cosplay Competition. We’ll need forms to include: name, contact info (phone number or email is fine, chances are slim we’ll ever use it), character, character source.

SATURDAY
Main Cosplay Contest -
Pre-Judinging at 10 AM Saturday morning! Cosplayers or models wearing a person’s costumes, or persons wanting to ONLY WALK ON may come by, fill out short form on the spot. Must include photo reference for character, including Original Characters. Winner will be announced during Closing Ceremonies on Sunday. Contact info will be taken if person wont be attending on Sunday.

SUNDAY
Skits
Can be 3 minutes long (record length amount of time). Pre Judging for rough run thru in the AM (time TBA), music must be provided on CD, MP3 or WAV format. Mic not provided for actors. Maximum of 5 people on stage at any one time. Winners will be announced (and possibly performed?!) during closing ceremonies.

What’s this form we keep talking about? Find it here

Questions, comments, cares, concerns? Hit the forums!

Pizza And Anime…Good Food, Good Times

No matter how big (or small!) a con is, it’s still never the same as being in a room with your friends, breaking bread watching anime you can sink your teeth into.

That’s why we want to get together with you!

This Saturday (Aug 9) from 6 PM till we’re done, we’ll be hanging out at the Embassy Suites Hotel (the very same home of the con!) noshing down, hanging out, playing some games, giving some stuff away, and watching anime.

It’s free.

Seriously.

If you’re part of the staff, a volunteer, or just coming to the con, join us for a night of frivolity.

We’ll share some secrets with you.
We’ll give you stuff to show up.
We’ll be taking pre-reg purchases. Which you may want to consider…since the online price goes up Friday night.

We hope to see you there!

Otaku Mex Headlining Band

Toybox started in the year of 2004 or 5….
They were some kids who love music and started jamming together.
After gone through some member changes from 5 piece to 4 piece to 5 piece again to 4 piece to finally got down to 3 piece.
But hey, who said less is less? Though there are only three instruments, listeners will feel it’s more than just three instruments when you listen to Toybox.

Because, there are some vocals in the songs=p

ToyBox

These Japanese-born kids are not afraid to break any rules that music may have(Actually there’s no rules and boundaries in music), so don’t be afraid! They might not speak the same language as you do, but they do speak the same music. (And they do sing in English, too!!)

In the Summer of 2007, they’ve released self-produced 5 song EP “5 Seconds To…” and the copies are available at all Zia Records locations (Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Tucson, and Las Vegas).

Make sure to pick up your copy if you haven’t purchased yet at the show!

Visit ToyBox and hear some of their music at http://www.myspace.com/toybx