The Big Apple Convention, New York’s longest-running comic
book/science-fiction/fantasy/pop culture convention, returns on June 23-24 to
the Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St. in New York City. A
star-studded lineup of celebrities from movies, TV, boxing, wrestling, and more
will be present, along with dealers, panel discussions, games, and more.

For the first time ever, through the sponsorship of Going.com, people will be
able to RSVP for the convention on http://going.com/bigappleconevent and
automatically be entered in a chance to win a $1000 shopping spree or $500
gaming shopping spree at the convention!

Also for the first time, The Big Apple Convention will have a full game room,
featuring the latest and greatest in role-playing games, board games, and more,
with tournaments and prizes, and dealers selling gaming merchandise. Come spend
the day playing your favorite games at the Big Apple Con! There are games for
beginer, intermediate, and expert level players. You should sign up in advance
to be sure your seat. We allow one alternate per game in sign up. In the event
that someone is unable to attend this person will get first preference. There
will also be sign up at the convention as well a games started "off the cuff"
for everyone to enjoy. Go to http://www.bigapplecon.com/gaming for more details.

Games scheduled include:
Dungeons and Dragons 3.5
Vampire The Masquerade
Carcassonne
Settlers of Catan
Conquest of the Empire
Attack!
Diplomacy
Ticket to Ride
Puerto Rico

Our featured guests are Eric Estrada (C.H.I.P.s, Sealab 2021), "Rowdy" Roddy
Piper (They Live, WWE Superstar), David Faustino (Married…With Children), Butch
Patrick (Eddie Munster from The Munsters), former multiple time world champion
boxer Iran Barkley, and rock & roll legend Gary Lewis (of Gary Lewis and the
Playboys). Other very special guests include, from the world of TV and movies:
David Harris (The Warriors), Paul LeMat (American Graffitti), Larry Storch
(F-Troop), Mallory Lewis (Lamb Chop’s Play Along), Juliet Mills (Passions,
Fantasy Island, Wonder Woman), Kenny Kramer ("the Real Kramer" of Seinfeld),
Warrington Gillette (Friday the 13th pt.3), Lauren Marie Taylor (Friday the 13th
pt. 2), Lar Park-Lincoln (Friday the 13th pt. 7), David Zen Mansley (Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new Speed Racer), Karen Lynn Gorney (Saturday Night
Fever), Suzi Lorraine (She Demons of the Black Sun), Brian Joseph Harnois (Ghost
Hunter). From the world of Pro Wrestling: Rocky
Johnson and Tony Atlas (former WWF Tag Team Champions) Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka,
Captain Lou Albano, former Nitro Girl Carmel Macklin. From the fight game: top
UFC competitor Tank Abbot. Also Playboy centerfold Cathy St. George, and the
female wrestling team the Doom Maidens.

The Big Apple convention is known for its extensive list of spectacular comic
book talents, and this show is no exception. Confirmed attendees include artists
and writers Alex Maleev, Alex Nino, Alex Saviuk, Brian Kong, Buzz, Chris
Brimacombe, Cameron Stewart, Dan Fogel, Denny Fincke, Ed Traquino, Ernie Chan,
Guy Dorian, Ian Dorian, James Rodriguez, James Webb, Jay Lynch, Ken Kelly, Khary
Randolph, Louis Small, Jr., Melvin Ylagan, Mark Mazz, Mark Sparacio, Matthew
Clark, Michael Golden, Michael Oemming, Murphy Anderson, Paul Gulacy, Rags
Morales, Ray Felix, Rich Buckler, Richard Howell, Rodney Ramos, Rudy Nebres, Sal
Cipriano, Skip Williamson, Michael Lark, Mitchell Breitweiser, Rudy Nebres,
Tommy Castillo, and Walt Simonson. There will also be many independent and
small-press comic book publishers showcasing their work.

NY Jedi will be hosting its famous lightsaber Academy. There will also be
discussion panels, celebrity Q&A sessions, and special surprise entertainments
and programming, film and performances.

And don’t forget the ever-popular Costume Contest, hosted by Captain Zorikh
and Jolie Voltaire, acknowledged as being the most fun costume contest on the
east coast!

For more details, visit the Big Apple Convention’s website at
http://www.bigapplecon.com. For pictures, discussion, and updates, join the Big
Apple Convention’s Going group at http://going.com/bigapplecon, Tribe at
http://tribes.tribe.net/bigapplecon, MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/bigapplenyc, Yahoo group at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bigapplecon, and MSN group at
http://groups.msn.com/BigAppleCon.

The Big Apple Convention will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24, 10
AM – 7 PM. Admission $12, $10 in advance through the website
http://www.bigapplecon.com. Children under 12 free with paid adult admission.

For general inquiries contact Captain Zorikh at thebigapplecon@...

Captain Zorikh
thebigapplecon@...
http://www.bigapplecon.com


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