D-Con

Designer Con hits Pasadena this Saturday like a man beating to death another man who happens to be in Pasadena. Designer or D-Con is a one day event of vinyl toy aficionados and fans of all toys vinyl. The event shows off new pieces and has signings plus fun art events. I recommend bringing a bag for your purchases, they ran out last year. Also if your staying for lunch head to Chozo Mama a great Peruvian restaurant.

Pasadena Convention Center Pavilion
300 East Green Street

Admission is $5 and children 12 and under get in for free. Entry will be free after 3pm.

A few things you might see there.

SKETCHBOT CUSTOM SHOW 2

Over 70 artist are heading to Munky King for this Vinyl toy show before D-Con. Come and check out there different takes on the same figure. Then maybe buy one and try your own.

Opening Reception Friday, Nov 19th from 7pm - 10pm

MUNKY KING MELROSE
7308 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Talent Show

from site:
It's time for the 1,016th annual talent show at Hogwarts! Songs, sketches, magic, and more -- all your favorite Harry Potter characters will be showing off their amazing talents.

NO APPARATING ALLOWED!

With Matt Besser as Severus Snape and Armen Weitzman as Harry Potter

Also featuring:
Kulap Vilaysack
and more TBA!

10:00 pm — $10 Saturday November 20, 2010

Tron Pop-Up Shop

If you like Tron your in for some fun. Royal T is having a pop-up shop for the Tron movie. Special hard to find Tron products will be on sale as well as aesthetic that makes you feel like your in the movie.

8910 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
November 19 through December 23, 2010 from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Wednesdays to 10 p.m.
Here's some event's happening while the shops up and special menu items from the Royal/ T Cafe.

Nov. 19 – In addition to the array of pop-up shop merchandise for sale, limited quantities will be available from the TRON: Legacy couture collection for women designed by high-end designers Jerome C. Rousseau, Hayden-Harnett, Rotenier and TomTom, ranging in price from $90 - $2,600. As an exclusive for visitors, the TRON-inspired pieces from Los Angeles–based jewelry brand TomTom will only be available at retail at the TRON Pop-Up.
Nov. 30 – This week is especially designed for athletes and action-film fanatics. Limited edition products inspired by TRON: Legacy available this week include: an adidas compression top ($45), styling TRON board shorts from Hurley ($65) and special edition TRON: Legacy 3D eyewear from Oakley ($150).
Dec. 3 – Three different sets of limited-edition collectible artwork ($28.99-$76.99) selected directly from the film, plus actual film frames of different scenes from TRON: Legacy.
Dec. 7 – Soundtrack CD: The original motion picture score for TRON: Legacy composed and produced by the critically-acclaimed, Grammy-winning duo Daft Punk.
Special TRON Pop-Up Shop Events:
Dec. 17 – Fans can trade in their TRON: Legacy movie stub and collect a TRON keepsake available only on this date and for the first 300 people during Royal/T gallery hours.
Dec. 18 – Fans are welcome to join TRON Family Fun Day from Noon to 4 p.m. with art activities for the whole family including decorating a mini-lightcycle from Spin Master.

TRON Café Menu
A special TRON-themed menu will be offered at Royal/T's Japanese "cosplay" maid café during the course of the pop-up shop with TRON-inspired menu items such as a Reco Burger with Buffalo Sauce, Chipotle Aioli and Fried Onion Rings ($12); a Lightcycle Salad with Endives, Caramelized Oranges, and Toasted Pecans in a Yuzu Vinaigrette ($8); an Identity Disk Cake with White Chocolate Lava Cake and Blueberry Sauce ($6); alongside a shareable TRON: Legacy High Tea set featuring assorted Sweets and Savory Canapés, served with a choice of Tea ($25).

CTN animation expo 2010

The CTN Animation Expo hits Burbank this weekend. If you want to learn how to get in and whats current in animation you might want to attend.

November 19-21, 2010
Burbank Marriott Convention Center
2500 Hollywood WayBurbank, CA 91505

The Marriot isn't the best choice for a meeting place. I feel it's kind of run down and looks ugly on the inside. It looked very dismal when I went to Weekend Of Horrors. I know Burbank is heavily saturated in the cartoon industry, but at least a better location could have been picked. Parking also sucks at the Marriot.

The Invention of Dr. Nakamats (Dr. Nakamats in person!

If you've ever watched a special on tv with a strange country like guy in Japn you've probably seen Dr. Nakamats. This crazy inventor has come up with thousands of strange devices that seem more likely to exist in a Dr. Seuss book than in reality.

11/18 @ 8:00pm
Tickets - $12
The Cinefamily

LA Auto Show

Check out some brand new cars. I love the concepts more than the real ones.

November 19-28, 2010

LA Convention Center

$10-$12