Realmscon 2007. Corpus Christi, TX. Unfortunately, the convention is mostly anime-themed. But that didn't stop some folks from recognizing you can only obtain peace through superior firepower and the M41A (along with a stron USCM presence) can make it happen.

Here's some pics.

This is me with Joann Sherry, US Army. I forgot to ask her about her rank, but I'll do so tomorrow. She's rockin' my friend's airsoft M16.

This is fitness model Elektra Knight. One of the most down-to-Earth models I've ever met and the only one I enjoy talking to. She remembers EVERYONE... even nerds like me!
She also loves the Pulse Rifle.

Me with Elektra.

I have no idea who this random Jedi is, but it's nice to see more sci-fi representation at an anime con.

The wizard and pirate are a married couple who sell their goods every year.

Alien head belonging to Corpus Christi's Horror Society. They want me to be a part of their haunted house this year!

This is Clare. She's part of the staff. She's a riot (and she LOOOOOVES the Pulse Rifle).

Check those corners... check those corners.


Comin' back up.


- EDIT -
Totally forgot to add this picture.

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You look great Jerry. Good to see you flying the flag at a local con. Am looking forward to meeting you at Dcon.

Mike

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There is nothing more impressive than a bloody big Alien wiggling on the end of a sharp stick!

The armor looks sweet! Glad you're having a good time!

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-Spat

This is what it is all about.

If you enjoyed that con being the only USCM member.......heeheeheeeeeee you are going to love Dragon Con.

Please tell Joann Sherry we appreciate her service and......well have an awesome time Sunday

See you next weekend my friend!!

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Thanks, guys. I'll be sure to relay that message to Joann, if I see her. I'll be sure to have a blast tomorrow for all of you. Last day of the con, might as well have one helluva last hoorah. I'll try to score more pics with the ladies, if I can. Trouble is, ninety percent of 'em are around fifteen years old. The women that aren't are either in their fifties or about two hundred pounds overweight. Which is why they say "The only thing bigger in Texas is the women and the ego." Go figure.

Unfortunately, guys, I won't be able to make Dragoncon this year. I just didn't prepare for it. But I think I might attend next year, provided it doesn't interfere with my school schedule.

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DOH!!
Well, once you see the pics and video.....you want to I'm sure of it.

Next year - no excuses

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Absolutely no excuses. I'm going to start saving up, now.

Don't know how I'm going to get the Pulse Rifle around, though... looks like I might have to take the bus. Or the train.

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Gear looks great Marine!

Shame you can't make it to the big drop this year.

Next year we want to see you on the Ready Line!

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Looking forward to seeing you all next year.

More pics from my first combat drop tomorrow.

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Looking good J!

Happy you had a good time... State of the badass art!

damn DBM, your whole get up looks awsome mate! Glad to see you had a good time

*best homer simpson voice*...."hmmmm Elektra"

Hey DBM,
Excellent mate Looks like you had a hell of a time there

Sounds like you went down a storm too,which is even better,hey even if it was the PR that grabbed the babes,your it`s owner

As for the Joann Sherry of the US Army,is`nt that her rank in the photo mate (just above the M16A2 carry handle). Looks like she`s a Staff Sgt or maybe higher (cannot work the number of under stripes attached to the Sgt stripes).

As Nick said in his best Homer voice,I`ll echo that Elektra is a Wowzer

Glad your had so much fun

Awesome job with the armour BTW
jason

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You looked great all suited up! Well done!

I KNOW there are more scifi fans in Texas. Perhaps you could ride share with one of them to DC next year?

Russ

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Thanks for the compliments, guys! That means a lot comin' from y'all.

If any Texas-area Marines wanna join me for this con next year, I'll pay for your gas! I'm trying to drum up interest in sci-fi and the only two elements outside of anime for this con is a Star Trek club (the U.S.S. Joan of Arc) and the Coastal Bend Horror Society. Sometihing like that. Three or four USCMs are better than one!

Plus, you've got a place to crash, if necessary.

More pics from today (26 August 2007). The "damsel in distress" and I.


Posing for a pic with some kids dressed as characters from some game called "Kingdom Hearts" or something.


This girl LOVED the Pulse Rifle. Check out her arms, she should have one of these!


Here's her friend... who also loved the PR. Judging by her pose... I'd say she's used one of these before.


Are ya mean?! YEAH!


Are ya mean?! YEAH!


What are you?! REALLY MEAN! What are you?! REALLY MEAN!


Looking at my pictures, now... I think the shoulder lamp's too low.

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Lookin good man, glad you got to have some fun (looks like your PR had more fun)

So often we stress so much over getting ready that it waters down the actual event. It's great you got all your gear and your PR sorted and you had a good time.

M

Thanks!

I gotta say, I really have you to thank for helpin' me out with my Pulse Rifle, Matt. Without your assistance, I wouldn't have been able to get the costume together (people mostly tend to notice the PR first... mostly).

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