Comic Con Ecuador: Fans dress up as their favorite character to live the ‘geek’ experience to the fullest | culture | entertainment

Nestor Diaz He was wearing the traditional red Power Rangers shirt draped over his shoulders. In a small queue, he was looking forward to meeting the actor austin st john, who gave life to the original Jason Lee, a character he says marked his childhood. “As soon as I knew it was coming, I said I should be there, for they are opportunities that rarely come up in life”, said the 19-year-old fanatic, who came with his family to Comic Con Ecuador, At the Guayaquil Convention Center.

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Diaz is waiting for him Photograph With the actor (which cost $40), while he was rehearsing in English what to say to him in the short time he would get. “I saw him on TV since I was about 5 years old, he was a reference I had in my life. I even love the color red for him”, She said.

Shared feeling with his stepfather, Christian Lascano Who has already counted the minutes to meet his superhero. “It was a part of my childhood…I remember that since my mother didn’t have a TV, I went to my neighbor to watch Power Rangers”, law Project.

Like Néstor and Cristhian, hundreds of people come to the venue, located on the Avenida de las Américas, to live the experience of this fifth edition reduced to just two days of celebration. Some wait in line to have their picture taken on Hagrid’s motorbike, or in the Weasley’s car from the movie. Harry Potter; On the other hand, others are waiting for their turn in the designated area Ghostbusters.

In the same way, there are other “Instagram-able” areas that adults and children interact with, for example, a 1:1 replica of Batmobilescary doll squid game Scene for the movie Charm, or the same cosplayers Who do not hesitate to share the drawing with visitors.

Which is that some come in their best clothes, in honor of their favorite character. Couples dressed as The Joker, Harley Quinn, Superman, Inuyasha, Eight, Freddie Mercury and Dr. Strange are some of the characters represented by the visitors.

was one of them Xavier Haz, Who decided to go to the conference dressed up as Mario Bros. “I’m happy with Comic Con, it didn’t disappoint”, The young man who was accompanied by his friends expressed Diego Chavez And Maple Bidoya, who attended the cultural meeting for the first time geek.

How do Estefania Villamar, who walked into the convention center dressed as Wanda Maximov, Known as the Scarlet Witch. “I am so excited that this year I was able to get dressed.”

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for the painter Magda ShoneloSuch agreements are an excellent opportunity to showcase your work. “This kind of event is perfect for us because we make ourselves known. Here come the specific people who love this kind of thing, who love culture geek, Pop culture and come to see artists and appreciate art”keep your money Magda’s special store, Shop photo frames, agendas, attachments And more than made.

She is one of more than 70 exhibitors gathered at the venue, which brings together artisans, painters, and booksellers. Thus, the audience has among their options to buy T-shirts containing their favorite comics, stickers, mugs, pins, key chains, masks, collectibles and more.

As is the case in bluebox hyper statues, A pavilion in Peru makes its visitors feel like they are in a museum with hyper-realistic statues that attract more than one. Fantastic characters like Spiderman, Caesar planet of the apes Or Falak the Terrible the nun It is one of the pieces on display.

“You always have to be on top, you always have to be where the people are because in the end they are the ones who consume. We are happy to invite, Guayaquil has been a very beautiful city”, Dice romel romero, One of the owners of the project.

This is how it is until 9:00 pm Comic Con Ecuador It will continue to welcome the public. This afternoon will meet again with Ray Fisher cyborg Justice League; Daniel Pesina cocreador de human kombat. In addition, German Peralta will present a conference entitled “Marvel, Teacher and Future”.

The cost of general admission is $12. The Vip costs $75 and the Comic Con package is $150. can be purchased from www.ticketshow.com.ec Or at the ticket offices of the convention center. All attendees, with the exception of children, will be required to have a vaccination card. (And)