Congratulations! As a former professional prop person, I know how difficult it can be to make a living doing what you love. I still have friends in the business and it kills me when they get laid off or are between films etc. Just because you are able to do what you love and have a steady paycheck doesnt mean your fanbase here will diminish at all. 'If you love what you do.....you will never work a day in your life.'
Christian

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Wow, I got a brazilion for this?

Does this make you the undresser of nerds? Congrats on the new gig pal.

Congratulations, Spat! When anyone can go off and live the dream, who with a clear conscience can not wish that person much happiness? Go forth and conquer... even more, Sir Spat!

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~Jay

congratulations spat . you are the obvious choice ,, who better to run a con than you .. two things first of all i hope this does'nt keep you from dcon , and get them to make wizard world chicago in the begining of summer instead of so close to dcon ... and best of luck

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Alpha squad. Burton's Bandits

Ummm... How to say this so you guys won't hate me even more...

Wizard is asking me for a list of Conventions that I think have a big following. And Wizard will send me there to "work" schmoozing celebs to get them to come to Wizard, booking dealers, and signing up the attendees for the Wizard Mailing list. Anyone in Jersey this weekend should stop by Chiller to see the awesome stuff Wizard and Big Apple are going to be giving away at our booth in our hourly raffles! Including a Limited Edition Rocker Biker Girl statue from Electric Tiki. #006 of 250. Retailed for $249 before they sold out of them!



So not only do I run three of the biggest cons in the country, but they're also going to send me to other cons and pay my way, and let me play with toys!!

Tee hee.

Ok, back to armor talk, just keep in mind that the once a month armor thing won't start for a few months. I have a lot of armor already ordered that I have to finish and ship first.

I'll be pulling the armor down in about an hour. Last chance to place an order and get on the list for a set the way you like it, after that, it'll be armor the way I feel like making it!

And thanks again for all the compliments, folks. It really means a lot to me.

Drew reminded me earlier that 9 years ago, in April of 2000, I started as a Volunteer at Chiller Con in Jersey. I sat at the bottom of an escalator and checked wristbands all day. Now, 9 years later to the month, I run the big cons.

It's been a very long, strange trip, and it looks like it's only going to get stranger!

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-Spat

Well Congratulations Bro!

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p = plenty

And people say the American dream is dead - HA!!

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So you freely admit that my Euro-mongrel good looks beat your Mediterranean charisma.

I will see you in on my home turf!!!

...at the bar!

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No, they are not going to see this coming...

Congrats on the new gig.
You got to chase the dreams.


Glad I got my armor when I did.

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Tactics are nice. But, violence rules the day.

ok, NOW you officaly suck!

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Beserker
Brian "Anubian" Webb
WYI/TQ1.0.04837E5
U.S.S. Nemesis
Weyland Yutani Inmate

Great news on the new job, boo for the news on the armour!

Seriously well done, not many people get to do their dream job.

Have fun!

Andy

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"I plan to live forever.........or die trying!"

Congratulations on getting your dream job! I know how that feels, man. You slog it out in the trenches, put in your time, and here you are. Well done!

HUMVEE Driver

Spat, wait till you get your first paycheck. remember those words "wow they pay me for doing that?" - that's most likely what you'll be thinking, while smiling, looking at the paystub.


Being paid to go to con, that's awesome. I'm not jealous, au contraire: I'm happy for you, and for the fact its "one of us" that gets into this role, not some dude who doesn't even understand what it is to follow conventions.

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-Mars

Congrats Spat! sounds like an awesome job! Il have to keep my eyes open for when you start putting out the "once a month" sets

Fantastic news, Spat. Congratulations on landing such a perfect gig

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Weyland-Yutani: Their projects are intentionally full of bugs. Avoid!

Spat, I hope you've considered the "other type" of armour I've requested from you previous to this news as part of your to-do list..? Please let me know!

Congrates Spat

Mike

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

Congrats Spat for your real job

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Pvt. ROUGE. C. A09/TQ1.0.02142E1

Congrats indeed!

Definately sounds like a dream come true.

Glad to hear it's still possible.

David

I just realised I never actually offered congratulations, neither here not on Facebook.

Congrats, Spat. I know what it feels like to get your dream job - awesome feeling, innit?

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Neither have I, sorry Spat - congratulations buddy! Me, Gareth and ADC were talking the other day about how cool it would be if we could somehow make our living from what we love; the Aliens films - it sounds like your dream has come true... although presumably this means you have to stay sober at cons now, right?

"So there I was... sober off my ass... when...."

Harry

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http://www.facebook.com/TheHHACA - @TheHHACA

Sober! Blah! Is anyone ever really "Sober"?

At night at the cons, it's MY time.

And let's be honest, I would never have gotten where I am in fandom if I stayed sober at night (or the early afternoon) at a convention!

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-Spat

Frack Spat!
well, the whole thing rocks for you, congrats! I know I freaked when life led me to working with actors (help me, they are spoiled rotten) isnt it weird the way things happen? You lucky critter you

but there goes my too long legged, need room for the bewbs, Armor *sigh*

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"Chief Bartender for the Naughty Corner Bar"

Carpe Crustulum!! (seize the cookie!!)

Can't agree more!

I do own one of your sets and is the best besides TE ones, so CONGRATZ once more and KUTGW while you can!

It occurred to me to check the time/date stamp on the first message - since I haven't checking in for a bit and it being April and all.

So, unless Spat is behind a fortnight, all is well.



David