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How To Survive Star Trek Conventions, Uncategorized, vBlogs

Trekkie Girls ep 19 – How To Survive a Star Trek Convention Part Three

 
 
The Trekkie Girls continue their 'How to Survive a Star Trek Convention' with advice on how the guest stars get through them. Sam and Carole have been asking many of the Star Trek actors how do they survive.
The also talk about the legacy of fandom and the unique nature of Star Trek conventions. Not bad considering they are hungover, ill and sleep deprived! 
Conventions and Events, The Greatest Show In The Galaxy, Uncategorized, vBlogs

TGSITG Day Two: Convention Report

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Day one of The Greatest Show In the Galaxy had been so incredible for us we thought Sunday would be a quieter day.  We were in for a pleasant surprise.
We had overslept so we rushed straight to the arena where we once again bumped into the staff member who had helped us get an interview with Chase on Saturday and the next thing we knew, we were interviewing Jeri Ryan! We felt like we had been stunned on a medium setting!
Jeri was an absolute delight and if we thought we were tired, she was very jetlagged but still maintained perfection.
Jeri is always surrounded by security, a sad necessity due to problems with stalkers. They were rather nice to look at all weekend though but maybe … Continue Reading ››
Conventions and Events, The Greatest Show In The Galaxy, Uncategorized, vBlogs

Convention Report: The Greatest Show In The Galaxy

 
Carole and Sam get all professional-like in their first convention report, recorded live from The  Longest Named Greatest Show In The Galaxy in Peterborough. In this first of a two parter, we give a brief update of Saturdays events. Coming soon:
  • Interviews with Jeri Ryan, Nana Visitor, Chase Masterson and Alice Krige
  • Video update from Sunday recorded live
  • Write up on the group Star Trek talks
  • Pictures from the event
  • More info on How To Survive a Star Trek Convention
Costuming, Found On the Web, Uncategorized, vBlogs

How to Survive a Star Trek Convention. Part Two

You spoke, we listened. You want to hear about Cosplaying so here is everything we know. British sci-fi fans are no longer the reserved stereotype. Once we put on our com badge and ridges we become as overt as a Dabo Girl on the Venus drug.
When it comes to picking what you want to wear. Decide now. Don’t leave it until two weeks before to decide that you want to dress up as some sort of Nausicaan/vedek hybrid. Dressing up needs planning, planning, planning. Check out our video blog about Cosplaying:
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Here are some websites that we have personally used and had good service:
Badge, Pips and Pattern from Roddenberry
Ran by Gene Roddenberry's son Rod, this will meet your … Continue Reading ››
Conventions and Events, Destination Star Trek, Destination Star Trek London, How To Survive Star Trek Conventions, Uncategorized, vBlogs

How to Survive a Star Trek Convention. Part One

With UK Star Trek forums buzzing with chatter about the Destination Star Trek London event in October, we are putting together a collection of blog posts and vBlogs on  ‘How to Survive a Star Trek Convention’. In the first part of our 'How to Survive a Star Trek Convention' we look at the ticket prices and how to spend your money wisely. Please also see our previous post for ticket price information: Star Trek London Revealed