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Springer
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If you ever find someone who could paint them, let me know!
They've released more characters since I last posted, including a Shadow!
LateArrival
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If I was correctly able to add two images, was searching today through my disorganized shelf of B5 Stuff to locate/reunite all six of the Complete Costume Cards since C2 and C6 were hiding in an envelope behind some books rather than hanging out with the other four cards.
While disassembling things to seek out the pesky card-containing envelope, found the B5 comics, and among them was a 4-signature issue #1. However the original ebay-seller-person had also included four photos showing the comic in the process-ish of being signed by the four B5 actors. The comic is certainly nice, but I'd say the photos are nicer.
Springer
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That's awesome - a really cool idea taking the photos while they signing! Looks like they were taken at different cons (in the Rick Biggs picture, we can see the Andreas Katsulas photo, so that must have been a different con).View attachment 542
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If I was correctly able to add two images, was searching today through my disorganized shelf of B5 Stuff to locate/reunite all six of the Complete Costume Cards since C2 and C6 were hiding in an envelope behind some books rather than hanging out with the other four cards.
While disassembling things to seek out the pesky card-containing envelope, found the B5 comics, and among them was a 4-signature issue #1. However the original ebay-seller-person had also included four photos showing the comic in the process-ish of being signed by the four B5 actors. The comic is certainly nice, but I'd say the photos are nicer.
LateArrival
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I didn't even notice the Andreas picture-in-the-picture 
so they must have lugged that comic (and the little red bag?) to multiple events and probably used an actual camera (90s) for the pictures.
So far as 2026 goes, at a convention last month I asked a few handlers about taking pictures of Guests at their signing tables and was told even taking a picture from ten feet away would be an additional charge and that items that aren't 8x10 photos (ex: comics) could cost more to sign than a traditional photo.
so they must have lugged that comic (and the little red bag?) to multiple events and probably used an actual camera (90s) for the pictures.So far as 2026 goes, at a convention last month I asked a few handlers about taking pictures of Guests at their signing tables and was told even taking a picture from ten feet away would be an additional charge and that items that aren't 8x10 photos (ex: comics) could cost more to sign than a traditional photo.
Springer
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It's just another example of how fandom is taken advantage of, though I don't think it's anything new when it comes to autographs. Nearly 20 years ago I met Buzz Aldrin at an autograph convention in London. He charged £100 for a plain autograph, another £5 to write 'Apollo 11', another £10 to personalise it, and so on. I didn't mind the £100 as he was the second man on the moon and people charge a lot for his autograph on the secondary market, but the rest was a bit cheeky, especially as in the room next door Alan Bean was doing personalised autographs with messages for £40.I didn't even notice the Andreas picture-in-the-picture
So far as 2026 goes, at a convention last month I asked a few handlers about taking pictures of Guests at their signing tables and was told even taking a picture from ten feet away would be an additional charge and that items that aren't 8x10 photos (ex: comics) could cost more to sign than a traditional photo.
Now at cons they have the photograph sessions where they charge a fortune to have your picture taken with the celebrity (I've done this only twice, with Buzz Aldrin and William Shatner, both of whom have now been into space!) so you're not allowed to take pictures at the autograph table anymore because they want to charge for the professional photography session instead.
I haven't been to a con in years and years because they are too expensive now. I miss the days when autographs were £20 across the board and everything was more relaxed.
Dusty Satai
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Looney
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In October I paid WAY too much for an Autograph and Photo Op with Shatner. AN Additional $40.00 for him to write "TO JOE" 
And it was a terrible experience. He just grabbed it and signed in in black sharpie before I could say anything. Looks awful IMO and cost me a BUNDLE!
NOW on to more pressing business - WHO WANTS TO FINANCIALLY SPONSOR MY PURCHASING COLLECTOR CASES FOR ALL MY BABYLON 5 FIGURES? . . . . . . . .
And it was a terrible experience. He just grabbed it and signed in in black sharpie before I could say anything. Looks awful IMO and cost me a BUNDLE!NOW on to more pressing business - WHO WANTS TO FINANCIALLY SPONSOR MY PURCHASING COLLECTOR CASES FOR ALL MY BABYLON 5 FIGURES? . . . . . . . .
Dusty Satai
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Sorry to hear that.In October I paid WAY too much for an Autograph and Photo Op with Shatner. AN Additional $40.00 for him to write "TO JOE"
NOW on to more pressing business - WHO WANTS TO FINANCIALLY SPONSOR MY PURCHASING COLLECTOR CASES FOR ALL MY BABYLON 5 FIGURES? . . . . . . . .
Looney
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Yeah I had a lot of fun at that Con, but Shatner was definitely a downer. He also had a real look of not wanting to be there every time I saw him.
Anyway, back to collecting. Who thinks I should invest in cases for my B5 figures (if I can find them in that size.)? I recently purchased 4 cases for a few carded 3.75" figures and I absolutely love them. BUT this is a way in the future endeavor at the moment as I am extremely cash poor at the moment, as opposed to just being regular poor all the time.
And here is some friendly advice.... NEVER look up train videos on YouTube. You will learn about an entire subculture of train enthusiasts and that there are LIVE video feeds of MANY rail lines. The next thing you know you are watching YouTube every morning at 07:37am CST waiting for the 380 Illinois Zephyr to arrive at the station in Galesburg, Illinois while you are fighting the urge to sign in and leave a comment in the live conversation happening between the 143 other people who are watching the live feed at the same time. (that is the actual number of viewers watching that feed on this morning). Then you'll REALLY prove your metal by contemplating being up at 06:00am CST so you don't miss the 380's origin pickup at Quincy, Illinois because the camera is right up on the station and you can even see some passengers moving to their seat after they have boarded...... What is happening to my life?!!!!!
Anyway, back to collecting. Who thinks I should invest in cases for my B5 figures (if I can find them in that size.)? I recently purchased 4 cases for a few carded 3.75" figures and I absolutely love them. BUT this is a way in the future endeavor at the moment as I am extremely cash poor at the moment, as opposed to just being regular poor all the time.
And here is some friendly advice.... NEVER look up train videos on YouTube. You will learn about an entire subculture of train enthusiasts and that there are LIVE video feeds of MANY rail lines. The next thing you know you are watching YouTube every morning at 07:37am CST waiting for the 380 Illinois Zephyr to arrive at the station in Galesburg, Illinois while you are fighting the urge to sign in and leave a comment in the live conversation happening between the 143 other people who are watching the live feed at the same time. (that is the actual number of viewers watching that feed on this morning). Then you'll REALLY prove your metal by contemplating being up at 06:00am CST so you don't miss the 380's origin pickup at Quincy, Illinois because the camera is right up on the station and you can even see some passengers moving to their seat after they have boarded...... What is happening to my life?!!!!!
LateArrival
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Had a heads up from Jan (Hi 
Jan!) about a small event in Vermont where both BB and CC would be appearing April 25-26. First event that I've been to with more than one B5 person in the room, so was quite interesting (and fun!) to watch them speak with each other rather than the usual semi-scripted interview panel.
And (sigh) were plenty of opportunities to ruin perfectly good pages/photos and even an ebay prop from "Intersections in Real Time" by having them scribbled on
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However, whilst in CC's line I noticed some interesting-ish looking items [see next post] that apparently were custom-made. However, a WARNING to that they might want to skip the next post as it apparently involves not only custom-made items, but custom-made boxes to hold the things.
Jan!) about a small event in Vermont where both BB and CC would be appearing April 25-26. First event that I've been to with more than one B5 person in the room, so was quite interesting (and fun!) to watch them speak with each other rather than the usual semi-scripted interview panel.And (sigh) were plenty of opportunities to ruin perfectly good pages/photos and even an ebay prop from "Intersections in Real Time" by having them scribbled on
.However, whilst in CC's line I noticed some interesting-ish looking items [see next post] that apparently were custom-made. However, a WARNING to
that they might want to skip the next post as it apparently involves not only custom-made items, but custom-made boxes to hold the things.
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LateArrival
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...continued from last post... Was in CC's line and noticed some almost familiar-ish boxes containing interesting-ish items. Not sure if would want to see the items or know their tragic fates, so left the WARNING so he'd skip this.
Unfortunately the "Ivanova" box has been scribbled
on so it's now harder to see what's inside. Odds are the "Sheridan" box has also been ruined by ink stains and destined for the landfill.
would want to see the items or know their tragic fates, so left the WARNING so he'd skip this.Unfortunately the "Ivanova" box has been scribbled
on so it's now harder to see what's inside. Odds are the "Sheridan" box has also been ruined by ink stains and destined for the landfill.
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LateArrival
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Someone else brought an Ivanova doll (action figure), or at least one of the larger sized ones.
On seeing it, she said something like, "a twelve incher".
I tried sticking to thin items like magazines and photos since they'd be easier to travel with.
It was a two-day event but the schedules for Saturday and Sunday were identical.
Didn't bother me since it meant there would be a 60 minute BB+CC panel on both days!
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LateArrival
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You were supposed to skip that post to avoid being 
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However working backwards, tried an internet search and found: https://funko.com/pop-yourself.html and funko.com/build-your-custom-pop where one can apparently get/design custom items and possibly boxes too. Although the person with the B5 ones said she went with a third party for the items and another for boxes.
.However working backwards, tried an internet search and found: https://funko.com/pop-yourself.html and funko.com/build-your-custom-pop where one can apparently get/design custom items and possibly boxes too. Although the person with the B5 ones said she went with a third party for the items and another for boxes.
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Looney
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I REALLY don't want to know these things.
I did investigate those links. Not really sure how you would get some of the characters out of those sites.
Semi-Related Story - I've met Dominic Pace a few times. He is an actor who's been in a lot of shows and movies, but had few really recognizable roles. One of his most recognized character is the Uncredited Bounty Hunter Gekko in two episodes of THE MANDALORIAN SEASON ONE. He has put a lot of effort into to capitalizing of that uncredited role, even going as far as self-producing a couple of his own comic books. The last time I talked with him would have been around 2022 and he was deep in negotiations with Funko to try to get a custom Gekko Funko, but I think the issue was they wouldn't do it as it was a Star Wars property.
I did investigate those links. Not really sure how you would get some of the characters out of those sites.
Semi-Related Story - I've met Dominic Pace a few times. He is an actor who's been in a lot of shows and movies, but had few really recognizable roles. One of his most recognized character is the Uncredited Bounty Hunter Gekko in two episodes of THE MANDALORIAN SEASON ONE. He has put a lot of effort into to capitalizing of that uncredited role, even going as far as self-producing a couple of his own comic books. The last time I talked with him would have been around 2022 and he was deep in negotiations with Funko to try to get a custom Gekko Funko, but I think the issue was they wouldn't do it as it was a Star Wars property.
LateArrival
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Am assuming "official" sites probably do custom-ish personal-ish (aka non IP) items, but at least it means custom items exist. Creating other (cough) items might require a visit to the equivalent of Down Below and making sure Mr. Garibaldi doesn't tell himself about them.
And to stay semi-on-topic for anyone looking to ruin their B5 items with ink stains, apparently Patricia
Tallman is going to be at Dragon Con later this year.