Colossalcon

Press pass inquiries

Colossalcon — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:46:28 +0000

We are no longer accepting press pass inquiries for this year. Thank you!

Announcing Musical Guests! Gaming news too!

Colossalcon — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:11:58 +0000

We have new musical guests to announce!

Fanservice Renji is a performer at various anime conventions across the U.S. You can catch him live singing his original brand of otaku/hip hop, dancing on stage at the rave or rocking out in one of his music videos on youtube. You can read more about him here!

V is for Villains is a new breed of entertainment. Mixing the visual styles of Steampunk, Carnival and Noir, with the musical taste of Nine Inch Nails, Prodigy, and your favorite film score. Find out more here!

Also, information on our Gaming Tournaments is now online!

Update on overflow hotel room blocks

Colossalcon — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:46:54 +0000

We have setup a room block at Sawmill Creek Resort! You can find more information under the location section.

Great Wolf Lodge room block

Colossalcon — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:23:22 +0000

We have secured a room block at the Great Wolf Lodge at a discounted price! For details, please check the “location” section of the website.

Guest lineup change

Colossalcon — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:21:28 +0000

Good news! Another season of Futurama is being produced. Bad news….our hoped guest of honor John DiMaggio will be busy voicing Bender during our convention. His schedule won’t even permit him to come out for Saturday. In the meantime, we’re working to fill his void with such talents as Cassandra Lee, Quinton Flynn, and more.

Cosplay Update!

Colossalcon — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:02:03 +0000

Colossalcon has so many new cosplay things for this year! First WCS, now our prizes for the Masquerade! For our best craftsmanship division: 500.00 USD!!! For our best skit: 500.00 USD!!! And let’s not forget our Friday in-character cosplay for you guys who love to just come on stage, 100.00 USD for best in character!!! WOW!

More amazing guests!

Colossalcon — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:28:24 +0000

Lots of new guests have been added to our lineup: Quinton Flynn, Cassandra Lee, and Samurai Dan! We also have a featured panelist: Uncle Yo! Don’t forget to check out some of our DJs who will be performing during our dances of awesome!

The Kalahari is SOLD OUT

Colossalcon — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:57:36 +0000

The Kalahari is sold out. We’re currently setting up discounted room blocks at the Great Wolf Lodge and other surrounding hotels. Thank you for your patience!

World Cosplay Summit Midwest Qualifiers!

Colossalcon — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:21:44 +0000

Colossalcon is pleased to announce that it will be the World Cosplay Summit qualifiers for the Midwest Region! The winning team will win a trip to Katsucon to compete in the national finals with other teams from across the country. The winners chosen at Katsucon will get a trip to Japan to meet cosplayers from all over the world, and to compete in the world finals in a televised event! More information can be found on the World Cosplay Summit information page. Additionally, information regarding the cosplay contest and cosplay rules are now online!

Awesome game room news!

Colossalcon — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:42:59 +0000

We have confirmed the following arcade cabinets for our already awesome game room!
And yes, they’ll be on freeplay.

DJ MaxTechnika 3
In The Groove 2
Pop n Music 18 (might be 20 by the time of the convention)