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Super fun experience! The panels were great, the vendors were amazing but the other participants were the bomb! The creativity and who they become!
This was my second time at Rose City Comic Con, and this time I went with my mom, who's in her 60s. One of the things I love most about Rose City Comic Con is that it truly welcomes everyone, people of all ages, genders, and personalities. Everyone is friendly, and the staff are helpful and approachable. My mom who was so reluctant to going to this event, having thought that it was only for young people, had amazing time there and still talks about the event. There are lots of popular guests, as well as many up and coming comic artists and sellers, which makes exploring the con really fun. Food options inside are limited and lines were long, but there are plenty of nearby places to eat outside the venue.
I was very grateful to win a three day badge for the con and so excited to go. I nearly fainted as to how much it is to park anywhere (genuinely, it would have been cheaper to take a Lyft/Uber to and from versus the nearly $30 parking per day. Having a tiny car is so great - especially as that means I get to park where no one else can fit. The frustration, however was that I was able to park within the same block of the front entrance into the Convention Center. FYI - the supposed ADA entrance is on the far corner of the building away from the elevators (it opens to the top floor). Guest services is on street level (middle floor) which is where you have to pick up Motorized carts and wheelchairs. I hope, for your sake, you do not feel the challenges of us with chronic pain or tissue issues that the barometer increase. Things do not bend right, swell and just ache when I am stationary so I try to plan everything ahead of time. I also dread large buildings since just walking in to get to the motorized cart is a lot. I do not have a team of people who can lift a wheelchair in and out of my car or the money for all the foldable things since as our bodies break down, our wallet also does. My ADA ass and cane had to walk UP the hill to the middle entrance and beg a worker to walk me in past the crowd (to not walked the back and forth gauntlet just to get to the door). I then had to walk all the way the length of the building and around a bend to get to the small elevator to go down and then walk around and back to get to guest services to claim my wheelchair. I nearly collapsed at the counter and I do have to say that the folks throughout who were working and at guest services - they are and were amazing. Flat out a lot of the people who work at the center said that a lot of their coworkers were complaining because the con had made it very challenging for them with their ADA needs. I only got the pass a week before so I missed reserving a motorized cart but those sweet guest service people got me in on a cancellation for days 2 and 3. It is too bad the damage was done. I had to leave early and I was in horrific pain for days from all the stress. Genuinely just knowing that to get to that motorized cart would be that long painful journey.... I guess I will just have to look at photos.
Rose City Comic Con is always so much fun! I feel like the crowds were more manageable this year, allowing for a little personal space. I've felt very very claustrophobic in the past. I enjoyed the wide range of entertainment available. I loved the Weird Portland United stage with a rotating lineup of performers. Bagpiping 101 by the Unipiper was my favorite! There were very few food options available, and the lines to wait for what was available were just too long. I would have stayed longer if I'd had a few more options.
First year coming and it was crazy! Lots of people, and lots of cool costumes. Everyone was participating! They had different activities going, along with the celebrities- a little spendy for my taste to get a signature and/or picture, but it was cool to observe from afar. They had food and drinks, but just concessions. And lots and lots of vendors that were selling their creations. This was located at the convention center
Our first time ever attending a comic-con and it was so FUN. The costumes were incredible and really detailed loved seeing my fellow sapiens having such fun immersed as their favorite characters. Tons of original merchandise for sale. The panels and guest speakers were great Sean Astin was my fave. The food was very sparse and we paid $6 for a bottle of water (talk about inflation sheesh) Lots and lots of photo ops. The Star Wars experience had the "cast" of Star Wars doing photo shoots with guests as they entered Leia was so sweet. Love my pic! We will try to attend comic con regularly now. Be prepared to walk I still have a blister a week later.. wa wa.. lol
So much fun! The event is huge, we came on Sunday and enjoyed every bit of it. We will be back next year on Sunday because we found quite a few vendors that had everything on sale trying to get rid of their stuff. Of course you risk that Was not getting the right size or what you want, but it was still so good! The cosplay is incredible, that is one of my most favorite parts. There was food, drinks, comedy stage, music playing for the kids, and so much to look at.
Always a fantastic event! Met Carl Lumbly from Brave New World and he couldn't have been more kind. Also love seeing so many enthusiastic comic fans.
My first time at RCCC and I had a blast! Didn't know what to expect, but I had a great experience even if I was by myself. I was always able to snag a seat at the front for the panel events. Wandering the exhibit halls with an assortment of vendors was a little overwhelming, but I was entertained seeing all of the amazing cosplay! The Oregon Convention Center was well-equipped to handle an event like RCCC. I actually like that this is a smaller event (compared to the SDCC, for example). I appreciated the pockets of areas where I could decompress and take breaks in between scheduled events. Major props to the event organizers! Each event started and ended on time and the panel hosts were entertaining. Of course, my most favorite part of RCCC was getting up close and personal with the special guests and learning a ton!!! Looking forward to next year's!
Always have a blast at Portland comic con ! never know what awesome costumes you'll see here! Very friendly atmosphere, it can get very crowded, of course the later you go. Definitely recommend giving this event a try!
This is my 2nd time at Rose City Comic Con and is has grown so much! There were vendors throughout and minimal repeating of items or goods. Also, it was nice to not see the same old things. It was clear many vendors were making items they loved and put good investment into them. The pricing from most was quite reasonable, even for it being a convention. The staff was very nice and helpful and there were a few stations throughout if one needed help with anything. I will say going on Sunday, while not getting to see almost everyone in costume, was very nice. There were still plenty of people and some really fun looks. As a person with issues with large groups, it was find. We were able to walk almost nonstop through the sections and there was plenty of room and seating throughout as needed. While I did not get any food, I will say the offerings were the "norm" for the convention center, eg their stales and not much else inside. There were a few candy vendors and the root beer taps but nothing either. Out front a few food trucks were parked, which was a nice change since the area is a food desert for sure. Parking was a bit of a pain, the convention center lots were all full by 10:50 (50 min after the opening). Which meant driving around to find a place. Previously we park at Lyon, but that is no longer an option. We did find a lot about 2 blocks away available, at a premium. Rose city has gotten big and better since our last visit and we can't wait for next year.
Now I know that this is my only experience at a comicon being that where I grew up comicon was so crazy expensive and over the top that I never really got the chance to go. Been here many times, and usually try and go a day or two when out schedule aligns. Now you can usually make it through the main hall in about 3 1/2 hours if you're at a normal pace. Realistically closer to five if you're going to take a break, get some food or spend more than a few minutes at your favorite stands. Add a few hours if you want to catch events and go around the lobby looking at costumes but also seminars and other things outside the main hall so really and truly plan a very full day if you want to try and see most things. This year we were lucky enough to go two days and able to fit more in!
It's been a long 2020 with so many events cancelled. Happy to see Rose City Comic Con return in 2021 to welcome eager fans, cosplayers, gamers, artists, creators and authors. The amount of merchandise, posters, trinkets is overwhelming. The artist alley was full of talent, local legends and publishing powerhouses like Dark Horse were all present. In previous years I got to hear Stan Lee speak on stage but the amount of celebrity cancellations and fewer superstars in attendance was evident. Security checks were essential to check vaccine cards and bags. The line was way too long with only one person scanning a magnetic wand. The OCC parking lot was $15 for the day but there was no express lane to enter the event. It was a long slow process. Wifi wasn't available to check updates or use the RCCC and it was a hot day. The artist alley is always nice to visit. Didn't get to see as many megastars this year but reconnected with some of my favorites. The RCCC app worked well with wifi at home but when I got to the event my phone reception was blocked and had zero bars to connect. It made navigating to events, panels and finding favorite artists very challenging. I always wish there were more food options or food trucks available. There was a new Soda fountain stand that had long lines. Portland is such a foodie city. Why not invite local vendors? Overall this years event was a shadow of what it used to be. I'd suggest make more of an emphasis on comic creators , collectors and authors. The event has a lot of kid Jr. rooms and activities not related to comic con. I guess Kpop could make a debut in the future at RCCC based on their post event survey. It's not a good idea to cram all popular trends under one roof. The lack of focus was evident. Hopefully this event will get better next year.
21 days ago
This was my second time at Rose City Comic Con, and this time I went with my mom, who's in her 60s. One of the things I love most about Rose City Comic Con is that it truly welcomes everyone, people of all ages, genders, and personalities. Everyone is friendly, and the staff are helpful and approachable. My mom who was so reluctant to going to this event, having thought that it was only for young people, had amazing time there and still talks about the event. There are lots of popular guests, as well as many up and coming comic artists and sellers, which makes exploring the con really fun. Food options inside are limited and lines were long, but there are plenty of nearby places to eat outside the venue. read more
1 year ago
I was very grateful to win a three day badge for the con and so excited to go. I nearly fainted as to how much it is to park anywhere (genuinely, it would have been cheaper to take a Lyft/Uber to and from versus the nearly $30 parking per day. Having a tiny car is so great - especially as that means I get to park where no one else can fit. The frustration, however was that I was able to park within the same block of the front entrance into the Convention Center. FYI - the supposed ADA entrance is on the far corner of the building away from the elevators (it opens to the top floor). Guest services is on street level (middle floor) which is where you have to pick up Motorized carts and wheelchairs. I hope, for your sake, you do not feel the challenges of us with chronic pain or tissue issues that the barometer increase. Things do not bend right, swell and just ache when I am stationary so I try to plan everything ahead of time. I also dread large buildings since just walking in to get to the motorized cart is a lot. I do not have a team of people who can lift a wheelchair in and out of my car or the money for all the foldable things since as our bodies break down, our wallet also does. My ADA ass and cane had to walk UP the hill to the middle entrance and beg a worker to walk me in past the crowd (to not walked the back and forth gauntlet just to get to the door). I then had to walk all the way the length of the building and around a bend to get to the small elevator to go down and then walk around and back to get to guest services to claim my wheelchair. I nearly collapsed at the counter and I do have to say that the folks throughout who were working and at guest services - they are and were amazing. Flat out a lot of the people who work at the center said that a lot of their coworkers were complaining because the con had made it very challenging for them with their ADA needs. I only got the pass a week before so I missed reserving a motorized cart but those sweet guest service people got me in on a cancellation for days 2 and 3. It is too bad the damage was done. I had to leave early and I was in horrific pain for days from all the stress. Genuinely just knowing that to get to that motorized cart would be that long painful journey.... I guess I will just have to look at photos. read more
Rose City Comic Con is always so much fun! I feel like the crowds were more manageable this year, allowing for a little personal space. I've felt very very claustrophobic in the past. I enjoyed the wide range of entertainment available. I loved the Weird Portland United stage with a rotating lineup of performers. Bagpiping 101 by the Unipiper was my favorite! There were very few food options available, and the lines to wait for what was available were just too long. I would have stayed longer if I'd had a few more options. read more
First year coming and it was crazy! Lots of people, and lots of cool costumes. Everyone was participating! They had different activities going, along with the celebrities- a little spendy for my taste to get a signature and/or picture, but it was cool to observe from afar. They had food and drinks, but just concessions. And lots and lots of vendors that were selling their creations. This was located at the convention center read more
1 year ago
Our first time ever attending a comic-con and it was so FUN. The costumes were incredible and really detailed loved seeing my fellow sapiens having such fun immersed as their favorite characters. Tons of original merchandise for sale. The panels and guest speakers were great Sean Astin was my fave. The food was very sparse and we paid $6 for a bottle of water (talk about inflation sheesh) Lots and lots of photo ops. The Star Wars experience had the "cast" of Star Wars doing photo shoots with guests as they entered Leia was so sweet. Love my pic! We will try to attend comic con regularly now. Be prepared to walk I still have a blister a week later.. wa wa.. lol read more
So much fun! The event is huge, we came on Sunday and enjoyed every bit of it. We will be back next year on Sunday because we found quite a few vendors that had everything on sale trying to get rid of their stuff. Of course you risk that Was not getting the right size or what you want, but it was still so good! The cosplay is incredible, that is one of my most favorite parts. There was food, drinks, comedy stage, music playing for the kids, and so much to look at. read more
2 years ago
My first time at RCCC and I had a blast! Didn't know what to expect, but I had a great experience even if I was by myself. I was always able to snag a seat at the front for the panel events. Wandering the exhibit halls with an assortment of vendors was a little overwhelming, but I was entertained seeing all of the amazing cosplay! The Oregon Convention Center was well-equipped to handle an event like RCCC. I actually like that this is a smaller event (compared to the SDCC, for example). I appreciated the pockets of areas where I could decompress and take breaks in between scheduled events. Major props to the event organizers! Each event started and ended on time and the panel hosts were entertaining. Of course, my most favorite part of RCCC was getting up close and personal with the special guests and learning a ton!!! Looking forward to next year's! read more
1 year ago
Always have a blast at Portland comic con ! never know what awesome costumes you'll see here! Very friendly atmosphere, it can get very crowded, of course the later you go. Definitely recommend giving this event a try! read more
This is my 2nd time at Rose City Comic Con and is has grown so much! There were vendors throughout and minimal repeating of items or goods. Also, it was nice to not see the same old things. It was clear many vendors were making items they loved and put good investment into them. The pricing from most was quite reasonable, even for it being a convention. The staff was very nice and helpful and there were a few stations throughout if one needed help with anything. I will say going on Sunday, while not getting to see almost everyone in costume, was very nice. There were still plenty of people and some really fun looks. As a person with issues with large groups, it was find. We were able to walk almost nonstop through the sections and there was plenty of room and seating throughout as needed. While I did not get any food, I will say the offerings were the "norm" for the convention center, eg their stales and not much else inside. There were a few candy vendors and the root beer taps but nothing either. Out front a few food trucks were parked, which was a nice change since the area is a food desert for sure. Parking was a bit of a pain, the convention center lots were all full by 10:50 (50 min after the opening). Which meant driving around to find a place. Previously we park at Lyon, but that is no longer an option. We did find a lot about 2 blocks away available, at a premium. Rose city has gotten big and better since our last visit and we can't wait for next year. read more
Now I know that this is my only experience at a comicon being that where I grew up comicon was so crazy expensive and over the top that I never really got the chance to go. Been here many times, and usually try and go a day or two when out schedule aligns. Now you can usually make it through the main hall in about 3 1/2 hours if you're at a normal pace. Realistically closer to five if you're going to take a break, get some food or spend more than a few minutes at your favorite stands. Add a few hours if you want to catch events and go around the lobby looking at costumes but also seminars and other things outside the main hall so really and truly plan a very full day if you want to try and see most things. This year we were lucky enough to go two days and able to fit more in! read more
3 years ago
It's been a long 2020 with so many events cancelled. Happy to see Rose City Comic Con return in 2021 to welcome eager fans, cosplayers, gamers, artists, creators and authors. The amount of merchandise, posters, trinkets is overwhelming. The artist alley was full of talent, local legends and publishing powerhouses like Dark Horse were all present. In previous years I got to hear Stan Lee speak on stage but the amount of celebrity cancellations and fewer superstars in attendance was evident. Security checks were essential to check vaccine cards and bags. The line was way too long with only one person scanning a magnetic wand. The OCC parking lot was $15 for the day but there was no express lane to enter the event. It was a long slow process. Wifi wasn't available to check updates or use the RCCC and it was a hot day. The artist alley is always nice to visit. Didn't get to see as many megastars this year but reconnected with some of my favorites. The RCCC app worked well with wifi at home but when I got to the event my phone reception was blocked and had zero bars to connect. It made navigating to events, panels and finding favorite artists very challenging. I always wish there were more food options or food trucks available. There was a new Soda fountain stand that had long lines. Portland is such a foodie city. Why not invite local vendors? Overall this years event was a shadow of what it used to be. I'd suggest make more of an emphasis on comic creators , collectors and authors. The event has a lot of kid Jr. rooms and activities not related to comic con. I guess Kpop could make a debut in the future at RCCC based on their post event survey. It's not a good idea to cram all popular trends under one roof. The lack of focus was evident. Hopefully this event will get better next year. read more
I've been to rose city comic con several times and each time it's been worth the money and the time. I highly recommend a weekend pass as there's SO much to see. And I truthfully think it can't be done in one day!! (I take time off to go!) Artist ally is one of my favorites and has a wide variety of artists. You can easily spend hours browsing and shopping. Most vendors/artists do take Venmo/cash app but not all! I always make sure to have cash on hand just in case. One of the best things about going yearly is to see artists grow. I've seen some amazing start ups happen who now have made it big! Spending time talking with artists and getting signatures is a fun time and you'll often be surprised at the celebrities just walking through the con enjoying it as well. Re-entry is allowed and I highly recommend this. The food is nothing special so I often times pack a lunch and go down into the garage and eat in my car. I've also gone off site to one of the many local restaurants close by. You can dress up or go in what you'd wear day to day! There's tons of fandoms and even big appreciation for those who don't know what your comic con outfit is. read more
4 years ago
Wow! This event was so much fun! I have never been to RCC before and was definitely impressed. There were so many different artist showcasing their beautiful art work and everyone dressed up as different characters. It was fun getting to see everyone's cosplay costumes and guessing who they were! Everywhere I looked there was something else to see or do. When you walk in you go through a security check line and then can go to the exhibit area to grab your day badge and just show it to get into the different exhibits. You could go see different celebs and grab a photo or signature which was super cool. My favorite part was walking around and checking out the different artwork, everything was so beautiful, each artist just a bit different! Plenty of places to grab a bite or snack. Also went by the Fudge shop of course. Had a great time and would highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
It's fun. Smaller than I expected. Fun workshops, albeit a bit disorganized. Great vendors & selection of things to purchase. Good panels. read more
3 years ago
Was my first time at RCC. And had a great time it was fun seeing All the cosplay especially the Star Wars cosplayers that was hella dope. I had a good time browsing all the things with the artists and looking through comics. Being a big anime fan as well seeing things like one piece cosplay was awesome as well. read more
It was my first time going to Rose City Comic Con and it was pretty fun! There's a lot to explore and my favorite section was definitely walking around the artist alley. I was on the lookout for stationary and washi tape, but I couldn't find any. This con was more geared towards a mix of anime and American comics, but I didn't have too much interest in the American comics as much. Nonetheless, it was still very fun and I'm glad I had the opportunity to go! read more
4 years ago
Great first timer at this Comicon. Me and my long time partner took a trip to Portland and tried the Rose City Comic Con and it was fun and exciting. More and more games and collectables were on display. i purchased some comic books and shirts. Boy. All i can say is have your cash present at hand. Lots of expensive goodies. But its worth it if you really see something you like. Fandom and million of cosplay outfits are cool. Parking wasnt so bad, But they charge you for the whole day. I love it, definately want to attend again next time. read more
We had tickets for Saturday, and then I received tickets for Sunday through a Yelp Elite Perk, so we got to go to 2 days! It was our first time going, and we were really looking forward to it. For the most part, we loved the event. Just being around so many like-minded people was fun. The cosplay was so much fun to watch (and participate in - the first day we went as Harry Dresden and Molly Carpenter. Subtle, but fun) Just seeing everyone in their element, doing their thing, flying their flag - it was awesome. The vendor floor was enjoyable, if a bit crowded (especially on Saturday) and confusing - the map could have been easier to read. The overall entry line was a bit long on Saturday, but this was to be expected. (We came in around 9:30 - I heard it got nuts a bit later.) We attended several of the panels to mixed result. It's interesting to see what celebrities bring to their hour of time with the public. David Tennant proved to be just a lovely man. He was so warm, friendly, and honestly funny. He was so focused on the audience around him, seemed deeply humble, and genuinely concerned with listening to people. He just seemed very other-focused in such a lovely way. Evangeline Lilly was truly inspiring. Her work as an artist, her stunning intelligence, and her clear heart for bettering the world around her left the audience feeling hopeful for the future. The panel of local women writers sharing tips on writing was another bright spot. These women, and especially the brilliant Tina Connolly, were full of warmth and talent. A few of the other celebrities seemed a bit more concerned with their own fame and egos than taking care of their audience, however. And for the love of all that is holy, leave the poor sign language interpreters alone! They're just doing their jobs - hitting on them is in poor taste, if not harassment, and laughing at the signs for certain words (and making them repeat them over and over again) smacks of deaf shaming. Unfortunately, the panel on the importance of the new, female Doctor seemed to be a hastily thrown-together afterthought. It was unclear if anyone was moderating, and the conversation was dominated by someone who seemed to think the female Doctor was a bad idea, and someone who was mostly interested in name dropping. There was no direction to the conversation and the one interesting panelist, a woman of color, was continually talked over. The audience left in droves, and we only managed to make it halfway through. There was a pretty major schedule change on the main stage, swapping panelists not only to different times but different DAYS - swapping Karl Urban and Michael Rooker. Despite being in the main stage room for most of Saturday we never heard about it. No announcement was made. No signs were posted, other than a scratch out in pen on a small sign outside the room. The schedule on the website was changed, but no attention was called to it (and our phones didn't connect to the internet from inside the building anyway.) Neither of these panels were high priority to us so we weren't too upset, but for anyone who was really looking for them this could have been really upsetting. Why wasn't more attention called to it? There should have been banners and announcements. There were a few more organizational issues, including running out of programs early on Sunday, that seemed like they should have been easily avoidable. At the very least schedules could have been photocopied for folk? Probably the biggest problem, however, was the fact that the children's stage was not accessible for differently abled folk. This despite the fact that two slots on Saturday were set aside for the Magic Wheelchair group (an amazing group that makes free costumes for kids in wheelchairs.) They set aside time for these kids, but they couldn't even get up on the stage. I can't really articulate how upsetting this is. And what if some of those kids had wanted to participate in the costume parade/contest on Sunday? It was a pretty short stage - a ramp would not have been difficult to add. Overall we had a lovely time and depending on the guests are considering doing full weekend passes next year. We'd also like to bring our almost-eight-year-old along for a day because the kids area looks great for him. I just hope they can knock down some of these organizational snafus and make the show really, truly as great as it could be! read more
This was my first Con experience, and it was a lot of fun. I received my day passes as part of a giveaway, so I didn't have to pay to attend. This event has something for everyone - lots of artists, in person, selling their wares, panels talking about all aspects of working in the art world, and endless booths selling comics, collectibles, games, costumes, and other shiny stuff. There are also famous and semi-famous folks signing autographs and posing for pictures. I saw folks dressed up as superheroes, video game characters, and, curiously, as the Swedish Chef. Lots of fun, and I'm sure even more so if you're actually a fan. read more
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8 years ago
I won these tickets through yelp perk elite event! Let me start off by saying it was the most fun I have had since I have moved up north. Everyone was dressed up and having a great time. I went to the doctor who panel and it did not disappoint. There were so many vendors and so many things to buy. Very nostalgic for me everything I watched when I was younger and still continue to watch today. If you haven't gone yet there is still a chance to go today! The line for general admission did not take that long even though i thought it would take forever! There is plenty of parking available in the parking garages if you don't mind paying a little extra. I will definitely be coming to rose city comic con 2019!!! read more
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