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TMNT II Screening at Regal Cinemas Oaks!

August 23, 2016 retroconz Leave a comment

It’s time to GO NINJA GO NINJA GO!!

In conjunction with Retro Con, the Regal Cinemas Oaks 24 next to the expo center has lined-up a 25th anniversary screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze!

The start time is 7pm that Saturday, which gives you plenty of time after the show ends for the day to relax a bit, grab a bite to eat, and then take in a retro classic! This screening is for anyone, not just Retro Con attendees, and standard ticket prices do apply.

This digital screening is sponsored by Cheeburger Cheeburger Oaks, PA!

Categories: Movies, Retro Event, TMNT Tags: Movies, oaks, philly, TMNT, vanillaice

Retro Con 2016 Costume Contests!

August 10, 2016 retroconz Leave a comment

**We will be hosting TWO costume contests at Retro Con 2016!**

SATURDAY at 1:00pm- Junior & Adult Costumers 14 and over!

SUNDAY at 12:00pm- Kid Costumers 13 and under!

Hosted once again by our good friend Eric “The Smoke” Moran, both contests will be held in the panel area at the show. Individuals and small groups are eligible to participate. Preregistering for the contest is not necessary, just be around the panel area prior to the announced time if you would like to be included. There is no sign-up fee.

We do a combination of staff judging and crowd reaction to determine our three winners. While craftsmanship will be definitely be taken into account, we will mostly judge costumes on their theme and overall effect. While some costumers are well-versed in advanced sewing and molding techniques, others show their ingenuity through creative glueing, hand sewing, and working with found items. We recognize costuming/cosplay as a hobby for people of all skill sets and budgets!

Please no skits or anything else that might delay the contest. Doing a pose and/or saying something briefly in character is okay. Also please no heckling from the audience or from contestants. Anyone found disorderly will be asked to leave. We believe in a fun and ego-free atmosphere!

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Costumers will have a chance at winning three cash prizes:

Junior & Adult Costumers 14 and over

FIRST place: $100.00

SECOND place: $75.00

THIRD place: $50.00

Kid Costumers 13 and under

FIRST place: $75

SECOND place: $50

THIRD place: $25

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The Skelly Awards!

In addition to the cash prizes, winners of the costume contest will receive these specially painted Skelly awards: 1st place gold, 2nd place silver, and 3rd place bronze! The mini Skellies will go to the winners of the Kids costume contest.

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And as a special added treat, the voice of Skeletor himself, Mr. Alan Oppenheimer, has kindly agreed to give away the Skelly awards at the end of the costume contest on Saturday!!