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TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3364: I'm sure several readers of this blog are wondering... "What is Winkie Con?".  Heck, I wasn't even aware of it, until running into David Maxine at the recent ConDor XVIII, where he had a dealer's booth! I was referred to his booth by Eric Shanower, who I met at an earlier panel during the first day of the three day convention. Eric Shanower, who is a freelance cartoonist, illustrator, and writer, has been writing "adaptations of L. Frank Baum's original Oz novels for Marvel Comics, illustrated by artist Skottie Young. The first, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was released in a hardcover collection on September 2, 2009. The follow-up, The Marvelous Land of Oz began in November 2009 as an 8 issue monthly comic series, while the third mini i.e. Ozma of Oz began in November 2010". So when I stopped in at the booth, David and I talked about his 'Hungry Tiger Press' publications, which included quite a few OZ related items. When I stated I had read several of the OZ books when I was a child, he mentioned the Winkie Con, which is now in its 47th year! David presented me with a copy of his edited and designed program book for the 2009 Winkie Con, which I just finished reading. I was impressed with the great layout of the program book and the fine illustrations that were included. Plus being someone who enjoys reading history, I also read with interest the history of the Winkie Con. Enough that I wanted to mention this upcoming convention! Plus the fact that I've recently reviewed blogged several comics based on the OZ books by L. Frank Baum, including: 'Woe Is Oz' by Ethan Tarshish & Kelly Brown, 'OZopolis' - Written by: Kirk Kushin and Illustrated by: Gonzalo Martinez, and ECB / Emerald City Blues #2 by Karl Altstaetter, just to name a few.
Here is more on the upcoming event: "Please keep in mind that the full-registration price for the weekend includes ALL con activities, your hotel room for two nights, six meals, coffee breaks, and all tips and gratuity. It's a GREAT deal! And a LOT of fun! Join us for the 47th annual Winkie Convention as we journey Under the Sea to celebrate all th...ings oceanic in and around L. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz. This year’s programming chairman, David Maxine, invites you to come and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baum’s underwater fairytale The Sea Fairies and the 80th anniversary of Ruth Plumly Thompson’s Pirates in Oz. What could be better than pirates and mermaids in Oz?
And don’t miss our traditional Winkie Costume Contest, Treasure Hunt, and Winkie Quiz—not to mention the fabulous Winkie Auction of rare Baum and Oz material!"
The Facebook Event Page for this event is: 2011 Winkie Con. I do not see a Facebook Fan Page for Winkie Con, although two Facebookers 'created' this upcoming event on facebook, (David Maxine & Peter Hanff). The Winkie Newsletter Website can be found here. The Hungry Tiger Talk blog post on the Winkie Con can be found here. The History of the Winkies can be found here. The above links appear to be just a few of the links that mention the upcoming Winkie Con this July. Again, if YOU have a fondness or interest in the OZ boooks or film(s), now is the time to check this event out! My thanks to Eric Shanower for mentioning the booth at the panel he was on at ConDor XVIII, and to David Maxine for taking the time to share this World of Oz with me! ~Michael D Hamersky
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(Vinnie) Welcome one and all to Vinnie's Take On ConDor XVIII, my first sci-fi and fantasy convention. This blog post is about my thoughts on a sci-fi and fantasy con, and specifically, the ConDor.
The panels basically shared the same elements throughout the con. The first 3/4 of the time was spent on the panelists talking, then for the remaining 1/4 of the time, the panelists answered questions and listened to comments made by the audience. Overall, the panels were fun and enjoyable, and I was glad I attended each of those that I did attend. 
The Dealers' Room held the art show, autographs, and booths of dealers of course. The art show had many interesting pieces that were donated. After the viewing, the items were on auction and open for bidding. Many authors and actors or other well-known people were also here to sign books, posters, or anything you wanted them to sign. The dealers were selling everything including books, jewelry, steampunk clothing and accessories, and even paper craft.
Note: Vinnie makes it to as many comic cons with me as he can. He collects the 'Amazing Spider-Man' comic book series, but is open to read other titles from publishers that print titles that are age appropriate for him. 
One of the main reasons I wanted to attend this con is that a high school buddy of mine, Scott Norton, co-founded this con many years ago. 
Then there's the opportunity of again meeting Herbert Jefferson Jr., who of course you would all know from his many roles! 
Another Facebook Friend, who I met at the CONjecture 2010 I mentioned above, is Jean Graham. 
One more Facebook Friend, (who I will be meeting for the first time in person), is Mike Dubisch. He is shown at a different con, along with his wife, Carolyn Watson Dubisch, who I also hope to meet in person at the ConDor XVIII! 
I also want to mention that Maryelizabeth Hart, co-owner of Mysterious Galaxy, which is San Diego's local source of books of Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem (with occasional Matchmaking and Munchkins), will also have a table in the dealers room. She will not personally be there, but the store will be represented in the Dealers Room by Patrick Heffernan!