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“The Chronicles” of Piercing Ken @ Book Expo 2018

Hello my readers. I’m here to share the news that PiercingMetal.com would once again be attending the annual Book Expo that was taking place at the Javits Center. Over the last few years, I’ve found myself documenting the larger findings over on “The Chronicles” of Piercing Ken with an occasional side item that fits within our coverage context being posted here. Since this is being posted in advance of the journey that I am involved in I don’t exactly know what I will be finding yet but its going to be a busy few days as first comes Book Expo, and then there is the Five Points Festival and The Book Con which are taking place at the same time. I will have to do a single day of each event this time around. Clicking the logo below will transport you to “The Chronicles” and I hope that you enjoy the report.

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As with our other posts of this kind, meaning the ones that are here to redirect you to our other website content, the ability to comment has been disabled on this post. I’d rather you leave topical thoughts of your own on the post that makes most sense to do it on. I will be back soon with other coverage and reports so please stay tuned. You might also want to follow us on the proper social networks of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter since a lot of things will be going live from the events.

Official Website: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com

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Presenting The Five Points Festival 2017

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Those who’ve been reading our narratives for a lengthy bit of time know how we just love a good convention here at the Metal Command HQ. We’ve been hitting the NY Comic Con for years and just this past 2016 got to enjoy the Star Trek: Mission New York event which was a brand new convention. Recently I’ve been seeing some posts about this upcoming event and I wanted to bring it to your attention in the event that its also new news to you. It sure sounds like a lot of fun so check out the Official Scoop from their website and some art. I’ll return at the close.

What Is The Five Points Festival?
“The Five Points Festival is a collision of toys, comics, and counterculture curated by Clutter Magazine and presented by Midtown Comics. A designer toy and comic convention in New York’s Lower East Side, Five Points is two days and nights of comic artists and writers, vinyl and plastic toys, original art, resin, plush, blind boxes, graphic novels, indie comics, blanks, minis, kaiju, Japanese vinyl, posters, prints, apparel, food trucks, and craft breweries – capped off by the 2017 Designer Toy Awards. The antidote to the average con, Five Points brings tastemakers, misfits, and rebels together with the new, retro, and infamous in a one-of-a-kind marketplace.”

PiercingMetal Thoughts: I’m really interested in this new event and will be looking into attending provided I have the weekend open to do so. Though I cannot confirm this at the moment I am composing these thoughts, I don’t think that Special Edition NYC is returning in 2017 as they missed 2016 with that side convention to NY Comic Con. Having the Five Points Festival happening in May is a great thing since that gives many fans a summer convention in NYC that helps gear them up for the massive NYCC provided they can even get tickets for that one. My expectations are that a lot of this will be like “The Block” at NYCC where we see a ton of designer items and offerings. I’m also hoping for some cool food trucks and craft beer vendors to enjoy a bit to eat and a brew with my fellow geeks who are of age to do that sort of thing. So what do you think of this convention my friends? Is it something you are going to mark down on your calendar and plan on attending? Let me know in the comments section below. See you next time.

Official Website: http://fivepointsfest.com/
Official Website: http://www.cluttermagazine.com

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Tickets For First Ever “AnimeNYC” Convention On-Sale Now!

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Hey so remember a couple of months ago when I did a post about the first-ever “Anime NYC” convention that was going to happen in November next year? If you are shaking your head or are among our newer readers, the news was broadcast on THIS LINK so please check it out before we continue. Okay, so the other day they announced that the tickets for this sure to be massive anime and manga event were on sale to the general public. Check it out and I’ll return at the close with some thoughts.

The Press Release:
ANIME NYC TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Creator & Director LeSean Thomas Announced As First Guest

LeftField Media today announced tickets to the inaugural Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll are on sale now. A Japanese pop culture convention launching November 17-19, 2017 in New York’s Javits Center, Anime NYC will bring fans together with anime and manga publishers including Crunchyroll, Funimation, and VIZ Media and guests from both America and Japan. And coupled together with its ticket launch, Anime NYC is very proud to announce its first Official Guest – Cannon Busters and Children of Ether creator LeSean Thomas.

Tickets to Anime NYC are available now at animenyc.com and range from Day and Weekend passes – starting at $35 – to a $275 VIP package which includes early access, reserved seating, and guaranteed autographs. Built with the close support of Crunchyroll, the world’s largest anime streaming portal, Anime NYC additionally offers Crunchyroll Premium Members a $10 discount on Weekend tickets along with further perks at the event.
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Star Trek: Mission New York @ Javits Center

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Star Trek: Mission New York is the ultimate destination for Star Trek fans, filled with interactive exhibits, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, screenings and much more.

WFMU Record Fair @ Brooklyn Expo Center

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The WFMU Record Fair is back and taking over the Brooklyn Expo Center for the next few days. Got a piece of vinyl on your mind? Get down to this one.