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Mask on, Mask off. The Future of Face Covers, Conventions & Covid-19

Gundam Face Cover Mask – JTOKUCOSTUMEBy Ed Sum
(The Vintage Tempest)

Interest in fashionable nerdy face masks is now the norm. While they are easier to find in Asia than America, all anyone has to do is look at Soranews for the latest trends or even Etsy to get a customized face wear. Even Kotaku has an article on how these face masks are sparking creativity amongst those who know how. Whether that’s with a solid piece of plastic with a 3D printer or something sewn, are they really needed?

When Disney, Chaosium Games and Inked Gaming is also getting on board, buyers really have to remember these customized face wear products are not medically certified. There’s still a chance of catching covid-19 if these fabric masks are not properly washed. The good is that part of the money made is going into a charity, the bad, they aren’t anything special to make the wearer feel protected.

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(Updated) Tips on Streamlining Your Carry-on Convention Essentials For Year-Round Fun!

Just how well prepared are you for convention season? Whether that’d be local or with SDCC, we got a list to get you ready!

(Fan Expo Vancouver Entryway Updated for 2023)

Being prepared for any broad spectrum / pop culture convention can be easy. With shows taking place anytime and anywhere, I’m sure what I’ve learned over the decades in attending still applies. After checking out many shows ranging from Anime Expo to Emerald City Comicon up and down the West Coast and experimenting, I want to make the most of the show without having a massive backpack on me. Even if I’m just there for two days out of the three (or four as some have expanded to), nobody wants to carry Fort Knox on their back.

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