Chapters, Gundam Nation Confirmed for Eirtakon 08
Dublin, Ireland November 5th 2008 Eirtakon is proud to announce the full lineup of traders for Eirtakon 08, which will include Chapters Bookstore and Gundam Nation, the world's premier Gundam model specialist.
On top of having Ireland's largest independent bookstore on site selling a huge array of manga, attendees will also be able to buy DVDs from United Publications, a specialist mail order company making a trip over just for Eirtakon 08! So on top of the cheapest manga in the country, you will also be able to buy the cheapest anime DVDs and soundtracks ever seen in Ireland!
You will also be able to buy from a huge variety of plushies, posters, wall scrolls, wallets and every kind of official memorabilia you could ever imagine from our traders.
We are also proud to host Gundam Nation, a very unique trader you won't find anywhere else! Gundam Nation is the best place online to buy Gundam models and we couldn't be more excited to have them over for the weekend! Be sure to take a look at their tables because you won't be leaving empty handed!
Finally we will have much expanded Artists Alley and Bring N Buy tables where attendees can sell their own unique creations and secondhand anime DVDs, plushies, manga volumes and so on. You're guaranteed to pick up some bargains and a few items you won't find anywhere else in the world at these tables, so make sure you get in early on Saturday!
Eirtakon will once again take place in November, this time on the weekend of the 14th to the 16th, with an unparalleled lineup of screenings, competitions, traders and more already in place. As previously announced at the end of Eirtakon 07 MK II, our special guest this year will be none other than Vic Mignogna, best known as the voice of Edward in Full Metal Alchemist.
The price structure for Eirtakon 08 has also been announced, with weekend tickets costing just €18 and day tickets €12. And don't forget, weekend tickets holders can get a free Eirtakon 08 t-shirt - just make sure you turn up early o Saturday as stocks will be limited!
Eirtakon 07 MK II proved to be the most successful anime convention Ireland has ever seen, with over 400 attendees over the course of the three days. People from all over Ireland and abroad came to Dublin to take part in cosplay events, games tournaments and art competitions. Over 50 people took part in the cosplay competitions and in total over 80 people dressed up as their favourite anime and manga characters, adding a unique and celebratory atmosphere to The Hub, Dublin City University's premiere event facility.
Throughout the weekend attendees were spoilt for choice. On top of screenings running from opening until closing (AMV Hell proving to be particularly popular), a dedicated PS2 was set up just for Para Para Paradise, numerous discussion panels were held, dozens of random spot prizes were given out by committee members, a hugely popular maid & butler cafe was open on Saturday and Sunday, cosplay and Japanese fashion showcases drew huge crowds and a manga library area, where people could chill and read some of DCU's Anime & Manga Society's books, was in constant use.
About Eirtakon
Eirtakon, currently in its fourth year, is Ireland's number one anime event and one of the biggest conventions of its kind in the country. Following on from the massive success of Eirtakon 07 MK II, Eirtakon 08 will be bigger and better again. Expect more announcements during the summer on guests, traders and special events that will be taking place in November.
Eirtakon 08 will again be hosted in The Hub in Dublin City University, one of the most up-to-date event facilities in Ireland, and will be happening on the weekend of November 14th-16th.
Expect a full weekend schedule and more event info to be released over the next few days.
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