UNLEASHING MY INNER GEEK FOR FAMILY FUN DAY
It might surprise you, considering lately I’ve been hopping from one stylish or arty 18+ event to another but I’m a mum first and foremost (just not one of the super fun mums pictured above). I must confess, with the girls so much older now (15, 16 & 17… yes I had 3 under 3), with all of us pretty much heading in different directions at the same time, my ability to play fun mum and our scheduled family fun days, have fallen by the wayside.
As a family of five, we also have very different tastes. Which means finding an event or an outing that ticks all the boxes for everyone in the family can be hard. Take shopping… oh how I love shopping. You only need to look at my Instagram feed to know how much I like to shop.
Annoyingly my love of shopping isn’t hereditary or contagious.
I tend to approach shopping like research and development. It’s always a YES from me when shopping is involved… and it’s much the same approach for two of my daughters. With hubby and a child who shall be disowned remain nameless digging their (purchased by someone else) heels in at the slight mention of shopping, unless of course there is a self-serving purpose to the expedition and it involves a quick in and out grab. Which oddly enough is how I like to approach the chore of grocery shopping and hubby tends to approach… well let’s leave it at that shall we.
With hubby away a lot at the moment with work and the girls growing more independent by the day with social lives I can hardly keep up with, I’ve been trying my best to come up with quirky ways to spend time together when we actually have the time. I must confess, with us all having such different interests and tastes, I’ve been failing BIG time.
Until NOW because…
Oz Comic-Con is coming to town!
Kicking off in Perth – 2nd to 3rd April, then Adelaide – 9th to 10th April and Melbourne in June. Followed by Sydney and then Brisbane in September.
A family and budget friendly event that actually appeals to my entire household. Who knew? An event that I tend to overlook each year and leave it to the hubby and girls, who go without fail each and every year.
This year as I’m trying to win the coolest mother of the year grasping at straws, trying to hold on to my little family as they grow up in front of my eyes, I’ve been looking at Oz Comic-Con with a new and improved set of eyes. So much so, that I’m really looking forward to unleashing my inner geek when Oz Comic-Con rolls into Perth town for the first of five rather cool events across the country.
I’m not actually convinced my inner geek was ever actually on a leash, more in hibernation mode at the insistence of my family who do the whole geek thing so much better than me. My girls also feel I need to find a new word for ‘cool’ because according to them, it is rather uncool to be using the word cool. OK COOL… got it?!
While I would have loved replying with… “I’m too cool to be re-schooled”, I’m slowly coming to the realisation that I’m really out of my daggy depth here. Which means, I have just over two weeks to get up to speed before the Perth event. At this point though, I’m thinking not even a time travelling Time Lord that looks suspiciously like a dreamy David Tennant is going to save my Kevin Bacon here. I’m sonic screwdriver screwed. Is that a thing? I’m saying in my not so cooler than cool way… YES!
I must confess, this actually reminds me of the first time I hit the red carpet at the ARIA awards in Sydney which was possibly around 9 years ago, rather clueless to who was actually who in music at the time, especially given the whole Australian Idol element and the fact I didn’t watch one scrap of TV.
My in the know music friend, knowing me well, rather graciously made up a mixed CD for me (aha not showing my age and mentioning mixed tapes… winning) that included most of the lineup of music stars for the night.
Despite her efforts, I remained clueless of my up close and rather dangerous encounter with Dean Guyer. It was only when my Australian Idol mad, Dean Guyer lovin’ sister (and plus one for the the night) stopped hyperventilating, after practically running the poor guy off the road mid photo shoot, to clue me in about who he actually was, that I was up to speed. Who am I kidding, I still had no real idea and the entire evening probably deserves a blog post of its own.
So if you are new to this whole Oz Comic-Con thing like myself and feeling like a puffer fish out of water and you don’t have a special someone to do you up a mixed flash drive (is there such a thing?), there are several and affordable ways to approach this event. All of which add up to a whole lot of family fun and in this household also includes one over the top blogging mother.
One day tickets start from just $30 for general admission, which also allows you to bring one child under 12 years FREE, with free entry for all children aged four years and under. Of course my three daughters are now considered adult but even still, it really is an affordable day out with so much on offer. Everything from geeky gaming, television, film, anime, comics and even merchandise SHOPPING!
Now because I love, love, love to get into the swing of things just as much as I love, love, love shopping and I’m always super keen to horrify my three daughters while I still can, I will be packing my favourite Cosplay outfit to bring with me. Which reminds me I still need to work out what exactly that is and purchase one.
I plan on arriving at the event in my usual, same old, same old casual wear and the first sign of a phone box, I’ll be doing a bit of a Spiderman quick change. I’m also taking bets as to how long before my family disown me on the day.
WIN WIN
I already feel like I’m winning in the Mother of the Year stakes and thanks to Oz Comic-Con you can too, with a family pass (2 adults & 2 children) up for grabs.
As the Perth event is just around the corner, time is of the non time lord time, so there is a quick turn around for this giveaway BUT the pass isn’t Perth exclusive and can also be used for any of the five Oz Comic-Con shows for 2016.
For your chance to win…
Head over and case this year’s Oz Comic-Con guest list { H E R E } then leave a comment below letting me know which guest you’d love to get up close and personal with this year and why? Also let me know which show (Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane) you want the tickets for.
Any problems commenting just tick the guest box (you don’t need to register), give your name and then add your email (remains private), or email your answer through to ms.mystery.case@gmail.com before the closing date (see below).
Terms and Conditions:
- One winner – Oz Comic-Con family pass for 2016 Shows (see locations below)
- Game of Skill
- Winner selected by a third party
- Entries Close March 23 (9pm WST – Perth time)
- Australian Residents only
- Winner must make contact within 24 hours or there will be a redraw
- If you select the Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne show your family pass will be provided by the organisers at the end of the competition.
- If you select either the Sydney or Brisbane shows, you will be sent your family pass by the organisers in June once tickets go on sale.
NOW… regardless of whether you are entering or not… have a bit of fun with me and also let me know which Cosplay outfit I should run with! If you are heading to the Perth event take a quick pic and tag me in on Instagram and do your best to come and find me. I’ll be the mum, doing her best to fit in, while the family do their best to walk several paces in the opposite direction.
Love a good GIVEAWAY? WHY not… check out my other giveaways running right now as well as our March Aussie Giveaway Linkup!
I’ve never been. Could never find anyone keen to go with me. If I did go, I would love to meet Lucy Lawless and unleash my inner warrior princess. Sydney show please.
Me either Jane but probably for the wrong reasons. My girls all seem to be keen to head off on their own. LOL
That looks like heaps of fun. I love that last picture, they looks great.
My girls rave about the event every year. Looking forward to grabbing some of my own photos this year and having a lot of fun at the event. I have the Breast Cancer Care 1920s lunch the following day, so going from one extreme to the other.
Looks like a cool event. I always love a little dress up too (don’t tell hubby cause that is not what I meant here).
LOL Natalie. So any idea of who I should dress up as? I’m still rather clueless.
How fun! I’d wear my TARDIS print skater dress at a minimum. Sadly no Doctor Who related guests. If David Tennant were there, I’d cross time and space to be part of it.
After 15 years of limited TV, which was pretty much no TV, just the odd movie, I signed up for Netflix at Christmas and binged watch Dr Who. David Tennant was definitely my favourite DR. He needs to make a comeback.
He so does. Did you see the Day of the Doctor 50th Anniversary spesh where he returns? Was SO good seeing him again although I do love Peter Capaldi quite a lot.
The guest list for Sydney (my choice for tickets) isn’t showing the guest list. I’m hoping that means we can make suggestions? LOL. Like you, I’m fond of David Tennant or even the current Dr Who.
Am I right in assuming you were being ironic with the phone box and spiderman reference? I’d dress up as Wonder Woman.
Yes, suggest away. I’m sure the Sydney guest list won’t differ too much to the current lineup but check in closer to the date.
I would like to meet Kelly Hu, because i’m a HUGE X-men fan as well as a big watcher of Arrow.
Thanks for entering Sheri. I didn’t actually know Kelly Hu was in X-men. Off to check that out now.
My name is Campbell my email is camsb@iinet.net.au. I would like tickets to the Perth event. And i really want to see Jason Palmer as i love drawing and he is such an inspiration!
Thanks for entering Campbell.
I found out my Body Pump instructor is a Comic Con costume champion – he’s won national awards and everything! I haven’t been able to look at him in the same way since! I can’t wait to see your costume!
Need to see photos for inspiration Sammie. Who should I dress up as?
I’m terrible at dressing up. I still have to dream up THREE running outfits for Disney!
Jim Beaver would have to be one of the must see guests. I love Supernatural and his character Bobby played such an integral part in the show and I am sure he and Rachel Miner would have many interesting stories from the set to share at their panel. I would love to win tickets to the Perth show please.
Thanks for entering Karen. If I start watching TV again and we do the netflix thing, I think I could get into Supernatural. How many episodes am I behind with? LOL
I am not up to date at the moment either. I have some serious binge watching coming up soon 😉
My fingers, toes and eyes are crossed that Karl Urban is going to be at Brisbane. He’s SO yummy, and he’s done an amazing job as Dr McCoy, was fantastic as Judge Dredd, and I was devastated when Almost Human got cancelled. Love his acting, and really REALLY want to get a photo with him!
Almost Human sounded intriguing. Thanks for entering.
I’d love to meet Karl Urban. He was a great Eomer in LOTR and he breathed life into my absolute fave comic book character Judge Dredd in 2012’s Dredd. I’d like to talk to him about his action and sword-wielding experiences that he’s had in his movies and also about the kids charity he’s an ambassador of in NZ. (Sydney please)
Thanks for entering Andrew.
Perth please…and Id love to give Lucy Lawless a Hi5…she’s kicking butt for women!
She certainly is Julia. Thanks for entering.
Norman Reedus from The Walking Dead. I’d love to go to the Melbourne show 🙂
Thanks for entering Renate.
Tristan Jones, I like his style, his technique, the way he makes his artworks come to life. Be nice to get up close and personal, perhaps picking up a tip or two to make my drawings just that bit better, under his guidance and watchful eye. Will be fun 🙂
Oops, sorry, Melbourne 🙂
My daughter feels the same way. She really wants to meet him and see him in action as well.
Oh wow. I still have no real idea of what this is about but I bet my big grandkids would. You write with such ‘cool’ I was entranced! Loved this! Denyse
Either do I Denyse. This will be my first year going. My girls rave about it, every year. This is my chance to find out what all the fuss is about. You should have your big grandkids enter. Are they in Sydney?
I’d love to see Lucy Lawless, because Xena is a strong, courageous, independent Warrior Princess and I identify with her confident attitude!
(Adelaide please). Di from Max The Unicorn
djchilds@hotmail.com
Out of all the guests I probably identify with Lucy the most as well.
Congratulations Di, you are our lucky winner. Please get in touch with your contact details.
OMG YAY! Thank you! Will do!! 😀
Di from Max The Unicorn
I emailed to the email from your Contact page and got an auto-reply. As long as you got my details! Thanks again!! 🙂
Lucy Lawless, I’ve so many memmories watching Xena as a kid! Sydney please.
I’ve only watched the one episode of Xena. I just don’t watch TV. I might need to do a bit of catching up before I go.
This looks like so much fun! My BIL owns a comic shop and they often have a stall at these conventions. I’ve never been to one. Can I go dressed as Cheer Chick Charlie?
Are there still comic shops around? What a cool place to work.
I’m sure you could go as Cheer Chick Charlie. Actually… maybe I could go as CCC.
Looks awesome! Comic con would be amazing.
My girls all rave about it every year. Now it’s my turn to find out what all the fuss is about.
I’d love to go just to experience it, but OMG, I do not know who anyone is on the guest list, except for Lucy Lawless!! I am clueless! So I don’t know what you should dress up as because I have no idea about cosplay either! If it involved bright blue hair though, go with that. You’d be fulfilling your ‘more colour’ challenge!
Yes, I’m all for more colour. So bright blue hair… would that be a smurf and is that even an option? I need to investigate the Cosplay side of things more. The official costumes can be rather expensive, so I think a DIY job might be in order.
I’m probably just as clueless as you. Although, I do have three girls that know their Oz Comic-Con stuff. They have all volunteered to do blog posts for me. LOL
That would be awesome to get a young persons view. Not that I don’t value your opinion, sometimes it is good to see it through the eyes of someone ‘cooler’ than us plus 40 broads 😉
Hi my name’s Melissa and my email is melissahadlow@rocketmail.com ^.^ I really want to see Christie Laing at the Perth event because I love her acting and all the roles she plays and I also want to see all the anime stalls And this will give me the opportunity to role play as someone for the first time, because I haven’t been yet and i’d get to go with my family!
Thanks for entering Melissa.
I follow a couple of local cosplayers on Facebook and the work they put into their costumes is amazing! I think it would be cool to go as one of the Sailor Moon characters.
Oh how interesting. Off to google Sailor Moon characters.
I just checked the website and HELLO Karl Urban! Yummy! He was amazing as Bones in the latest Star Trek movies, so many mannerisms and the way he spoke, just like the original, except he is wayyyyyyyyy cuter.
I know. Wayyyyyy cuter. lol
Would love to see Eion Bailey at the Perth Comic Com, he was great in Band of Brothers.
Thanks for entering Michelle. Good luck.
People go crazy for this type of shiz don’t they!! So not my thing! hahaha
(I’m so boring!)
I’m sure I spotted a photo of you jumping out of a perfectly good plane Zita. That’s hardly boring. LOL
Lucy Lawless she is the only one I know but my son and husband love these kind of geek events so would love to win it for them ?
I’m much the same Amber. Thanks for entering. Which event should I put you down for if you win? Am I right in assuming Perth?
To earn super-mum brownie points I’d have to say Max or Charlie Carver at Perth Comic-Con. My girls are in such a Teen Wolf fan girl spin knowing that both boys are going to be in Perth. 😀
Thanks for entering Vanessa.
Jason Palmer, he is so talented artist that I would love to know how he does it
Thanks so much for entering. We will be selecting our winner soon.
MELB pls
Thanks. I was just about to ask. Good luck.
We missed out last year, even though we had tickets, as I had my knee operation in September and I was in no condition to go anywhere for a few weeks after that. But we’re hoping to get to Sydney this year…fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed for you to. You’ve certainly had a time of it.