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Announcing Our 2011 Laser Tag Tournament!

We had one simple request: Cosplayers with frickin' laser beams attached to them.

What our colleagues told us was impossible is now a dream turned reality.  You too can now hold the immense power of laser technology as you hunt down your friends and enemies!

Daisho Con is announcing our laser tag tournament!  Two teams enter the laser-tag arena, one will come out victorious.  Do you have what it takes to achieve victory?

Find out more details here.

 

Events Updates!

We've added tons of new information to our events page.  We're very happy with the events and panels that we have planned, and we think you'll be just as excited as us!  Check it out!

Also, we've added our Action Room waiver!  If you're under 18 and want to participate in the Action Room, you'll definitely want to print one off, have your parent sign it, and bring it to the con.  We do our best to keep the action room safe, but if you plan on challenging Aussie or Jeff in a boffer fight, wouldn't you want to be safe?

Time's Running Out! (Pre-Registration and AMV Contest Reminder)

Your last chance to register for Daisho Con 2011 is nearing the end!  Make sure to pre-register before the clock hits midnight tonight!

If you're submitting an AMV for the AMV Contest, make sure to get that in before tomorrow as well!

Confirmed Vendors and Artists

Vendors come from all around the midwest to bring you your favorite obscure otaku items. From ramune to fox-eared hats, the Daisho Con vendors are sure to find you what you're looking for (and plenty of stuff you didn't know you wanted!).

Also, if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind creative creation, look no further than Daisho Con's Artist Alley! Here talented artists have gathered with a slew of original wares for you to peruse. Make sure to check out these talented folks!

Confirmed Vendors:

  • Gnome Games
  • Look Sharp
  • Anime Klub
  • Toadhill Shops
  • KNT Customs
  • Mad Queenz
  • Fast Food Anime
  • ChAdam Games
  • WizzyWig
  • Aardvark Tees
  • Elysium Designs
  • Day Glow Studio
  • Eagle Anime
Confirmed Artists:
  • Studio Hush
  • Megoomba
  • Super Effective Buttons
  • Angry Fox Studio
  • Smashing Studios
  • Cellar Skylight
  • Epic Win Studios
  • DawnsComing
  • Studio Gulliver
  • Kuroi Rain
  • Peter Leithen
  • Art Foundry
  • Fruit Balloons
  • Cubecrazy2
  • Rainarc Rhapsody
  • Nanner's Nook
  • Tempura Rainbow
  • Nanner's Nook
  • Folly Productions
  • Lunar Storm
  • Emily Barr
  • MythicPhoenix
  • Silent Muse
  • Atomic-Clover
  • Yesterday's Fantasy

Brightening the Day

Sometimes the best inspirations come from the most unusual of subjects! Remember to check out the artist alley. We hope you appreciate their hard work as much as we do.

Cast
Editor/Director - Bradley "Other Sid" Rabbie
Artist - Sydney
Girl - Hilary DeAnne Thompson
Nerd - Ryan Demarco

Music - Kevin Mcleod - http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/#

 

Pre-Registration Has Been Extended until November 11th!

Since our last updates, Daisho Con has gotten a huge surge in interest and traffic.  In just the past few days, registrations on our website have come in faster than ever before seen in our history!

Simply put, you're as excited for Daisho Con 2011 as we are, and we want to help as many people come to our con as possible!  That's why we're extending pre-registration until November 11th. We're giving everyone an extra week to get in their pre-registrations for our extremely-cheap $15 rate!

We want this Daisho Con to be the best yet, and you can make that possible.  Register, if you haven't, and invite your friends!

Help A&V Otaku Set Up Shop in Wausau!

A&V Otaku is a new anime, manga, and otherwise-otaku-oriented shop starting up in Wausau, WI.

I'm sure all of us in the central Wisconsin area would love to check out a store that specializes in our sort of media.  They're looking for some public feedback, so be sure to leave them a comment on their Facebook page or wall telling them why they would be good for the local Wausau community!

If everything goes well, we'll have an even stronger otaku presence in central Wisconsin!

Daisho Con Action Room: Boffer Fighting Returns!

“HAVE AT THEE!”

Are you ready for another DAISHO CON ACTION ROOM?!?
DAISHO CON is proud to announce that the ACTION ROOM will be operating at its highest energy level since the CREATION of DAISHO CON!

Wondering what an ACTION ROOM is?
Never been to a convention that had an ACTION ROOM?!?
Had doubts that the Kalahari would let us have our ACTION ROOM!?!

Have no worries!
The ACTION ROOM is where you can pick up a foam sword and fight your friends, fellow con-goers, and arch rivals in a fair and safe environment. Weapons and shields provided by the Sand Plains Militia from Belegarth of UWSP.

Wondering if you can bring your own weapons to fight in this magnificent room?
You absolutely can! As long as they adhere to the Belegarth Book of War
(Check the Table top and Action Room forums!)

Just sign the safety waiver and have fun!
Wait, you’re not 18? No worries, just print off the Daisho Con approved waiver (Coming soon) and have your legal guardians sign!

Once you see it...

 

For anyone who doesn't know, there has been some major developments.  Check out our new location for Daisho Con 2011!

Cast

Director/Editor Brad "Other Sid" Rabbie
Himself - Jacob Looze
Herself - Sydney Stafl
Himself - Eric Olp
Himself - Gary Chu
Himself - Tyler Firkus
Narrator - David Capito

Music - Kevin Mcleod - http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/#

 

Book Your Hotel Rooms Now!

Our hotel-room block at The Kalahari Resort has opened!  Be sure to call early to guarantee your spot at the on-site hotel.  Space is available but rooms are filling up fast!

Please check out our Location section for more information on how to book discounted rooms through the Daisho Con group rate.  (Did we mention they come with Water Park passes?!)