r/comiccon • u/Salt_Butterscotch753 • 2d ago

LA Comic Con My first Con, any Tips/Advice?

Hey Everyone. So me and a friend are going to LA Comic Con on Halloween and it’s both of ours first time going to a Comic Con. I’m going for all the Star Wars and Breaking Bad actors, as well as Christopher Lloyd. Great Scott! My friend is going for all the Futurama voice actors. I already pre-purchased my signed premium autograph from Hayden Christiansen as well as a Photo Op with Hayden and Rosario Dawson.
Is there any tips or advice you guys/gals would give to a first timer like me?
I’m definitely packing plenty of water bottles and snacks, as well as bringing deodorant and cologne.

Also FYI I prepurchased parking already that is in good proximity to the convention, 12 minute walk

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u/00AceMcCloud 2d ago

For Hayden or any of the rare names (Cage, Odenkirk, Paul), expect very long lines and wait at least 2 hours if you don't have the top VIP badge. Bring a collapsible stool (the circle plastic one) to sit while waiting.

Since they have long lines, expect your autograph interaction to be really short like 30 seconds up to a minute. When it's your turn, greet them Hi, how are you, nice to meet you, i love you in this that, could you please sign my item, thank you have a nice day. You can ask a quick question but if the line's really long, the handler may move you along.

Bring your own pen or marker, prep it before and test it on a similar surface as your item.

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u/Scepafall 1d ago

Apparently at GalaxyCon Richmond the line to meet Hayden Christiansen was six hours. I just ended up going to his panel instead of meeting him

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u/Salt_Butterscotch753 1d ago

I ordered the LACC exclusive Funko pop Jesse Pinkman and I’m going to pick it up there and have Aaron Paul sign it. Also going to have Dean Norris and maybe Giancarlo Esposito sign it. I’m giving the Funko pop to a friend of mine who’s a big breaking bad fan

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u/Salt_Butterscotch753 2d ago

Is it against the rules to bring a chair?

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u/00AceMcCloud 2d ago

Most cons allow those small collapsible chairs. People even bring rolling carts and those are way bigger