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dieastra ([personal profile] dieastra) wrote2017-07-08 09:10 am

Comic Con Germany, Stuttgart, Juli 2017

The only reason to go to this convention was John Barrowman. I did either not know or not care for the others that were there. And I did in general not care for all the comics and comic artists and professional cosplayers. But John alone and his panels were worth the weekend (and some other guy that I will show you yet).

First day I asked for a "nice prom photo" and then John took over. "Stand to the side, put your hand here, put your other hand there..."

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Next day I was back in my jeans ;) I had seen this pose at a convention a few years back and it was still missing from my collection. Cheeky ;)

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And then we realized that with all our hugs and bum-up-front pictures we actually have none that shows the awesome Dalek Pride shirt John wore. So we went back into line to buy one more picture. My friend was before me and explained what she wanted, and when it was my turn John just asked: "Same?" and I answered: "Same." That's all it took. We are getting very professional there ;)

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[identity profile] dbskyler.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
What great photos, with wonderful stories to go with them! I love them all, although I have a special fondness for the "cheeky" photo -- of course John Barrowman would be up for that!

But the Dalek Pride shirt is awesome, and I've never seen it before! Now I have to find out where I can buy one.

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:20 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I just realized I forgot a story - with the first pic, the camera broke so me, my friend and another girl stood there a while with John, waiting for it to get fixed. He was yawning and very tired (jetlag) and asked the other girl for a shoulder massage. But on the pictures you can't see his tiredness!

We have tried to find the shirt but only found similar ones so far, not this exact one. I wonder if he bought it at the convention. They may have not an online shop. Did you know that Germany got same sex marriage law at the Friday before the con? John talked about it on stage. He said this is actually the fourth time he was in a place when they got the law at the same weekend. He must travel more then ;)
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[personal profile] elisi 2017-07-08 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
Dalek Pride.

Love it. <3

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
I bet it was because Germany got the same sex marriage law at the Friday before the weekend!

[identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 10:33 am (UTC)(link)
Beautiful pics
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[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you!
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[personal profile] arashinoookami 2017-07-08 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Hahaha, they're awesome! Does he recognise you at cons, since you have so many pics with him?

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

Yeah, I think he knows me by now, also with the action figure and stuff I have gaven him over the years. We don't talk much though, I never know how to have a meaningful conversation in just a few minutes. I don't know how my friend does it, she just chats away.

At the first picture, the camera was broken, so we stood there with him and another girl, waiting for it to be fixed. He was yawning and quite tired (jet lag). You can't see it on the pics though! He even asked the other girl to massage his shoulders and she did, but not very hard. Not sure if it helped much.

[identity profile] maxauburn.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I love the photos!

And the Dalek Pride t shirt!

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you!
The shirt was awesome. I wonder if he bought it at the con.

And to top it off, at the same weekend Germany got same sex marriage! Yay! John says this is the fourth time that he is in a place at the same time they make this law. Must be him ;)

[identity profile] alumfelga.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought you could only buy one photo per session? Or can you have more if there's time?

Lovely dress, as well as the Dalek t-shirt. John's t-shirt's great, too, I haven't seen that one yet. Can't believe you youched his bum and let him touch yours! I'd be too shy to ask :D

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
No, you can buy as many photos as you like! And as you can pay. This was over 60 Euro per photo after all. If there is high demand, they may put you into groups, so you don't have to wait in a long line and only come at the time that is for your specific group. Although we still were let in later, that was no problem. And I guess technically they could sell out, in London many photos were sold out, as they know how many they can do in half an hour.

I only had bought one for each day as I am still in the red after the May convention, and since I already have so many with John. I also did not get an autograph this time, which would have been another 50 Euro. In Birmingham at the stage door I can get them for free!

At my first con, one picture was included in the con ticket, but you were able to buy more. I thought, one is enough, and could not understand why anyone would want more. Then I saw the results lying on a table, and understood. John does so many funny poses, with leg up and bum touching and whatever. So at the next con, I knew to buy several ;) So I have touched his bum before actually, in Peterborough. He even grabbed my hands then and put them tighter. You don't need to be shy to ask, it's him that does it ;)

I've also touched the bum in the double sandwich picture with me between John and Gareth, but sadly you cannot see it as the photographer only did a portrait.

Happy you like the dress! All my pictures are always in jeans and t-shirt, I wanted something different this time. I am already dreaming about a dancing pose with Sean...

[identity profile] alumfelga.livejournal.com 2017-07-09 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
By the way, fans usually wear cosplays or fandom t-shirts in those photos and actors usually don't, so the more "normal" you dress, the more you look like a star! ;)

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 07:38 am (UTC)(link)
Except for John... ;) he is the exception for everything. In Stuttgart it was okay what he wore but in London he had flowery shorts that clashed with everything. And back at the Miracle Day convention those military cargo pants which would have looked very odd with my dress. My plan was to stand in front of him in such a case and hide it that way ;) In Nashville he was back in the flamingo shorts. This man has turned 50 in March! LOL

[identity profile] geekslave.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Nice dress!

Great poses! How cute he touched your bum! :)

Stacey

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I wanted to look nice for a change. I love this dress.

It was not the first time that I touched his bum, but the first time he touched mine ;) Btw., have you seen the video he did on Twitter? Where he shows his bum?

[identity profile] geekslave.livejournal.com 2017-07-11 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Didn't see a video, but did see a pic of him baring his bum with the Arrow cast.

Stacey

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-22 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I saw that too! He did that last year as well. I have both pictures downloaded ;)

You can watch the video here: https://twitter.com/JohnBarrowman/status/883603472024842241

Trust me, it's worth it ;)
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[identity profile] geekslave.livejournal.com 2017-07-23 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the link!

Stacey

[identity profile] vjezkova.livejournal.com 2017-07-08 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Fabulous! I told you: you are VERY TALENTED!:-)

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 08:06 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks!
I'm so glad he did not wear the shorts with flowers or flamingoes! He wore them last weekend in Nashville LOL
Have you seen the video he did on Twitter?

[identity profile] vjezkova.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
I haven´t, I am not on Twitter. But I believe you the LOL! LOL.

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 11:00 am (UTC)(link)
You don't need to be on Twitter. Just go to John's page each day or once a week and look at the things he writes: https://twitter.com/JohnBarrowman

Here is the direct link to the video. Believe me it is worth watching! https://twitter.com/JohnBarrowman/status/883603472024842241

[identity profile] vjezkova.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
Ohh, hahahahaaaaa! So John let his hair down, hahaha, he is sweet and he has a nice bum:-). Believe me, I didn´t expect this, hahahaha! Worth watching, definitely!
Thank you for the link, I am still giggling!

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
TOLD YOU SO! ;)

You're really missing a lot when you are not looking at his Twitter or Facebook entries.

[identity profile] dylantoms.livejournal.com 2017-07-10 09:14 am (UTC)(link)
What smashing photos - you both look great and I love John's Dalek Pride t-shirt - so original and so apt!!
I also wanted to say how good the quality is compared to some we see - excellent colour and sharpness. Well done all round :)

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-22 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! At first I thought I did not need more pictures with John as I have so many already (and it gets expensive) but it turned out you can never have enough ;)

Apparently the shirt was custom made so no way to buy it anywhere. I think a lot would get it, it's really great! Also, the same weekend that convention was held, we did get the same sex marriage law in Germany so of course that was a theme he talked about on stage!

This con was run by the same people who do Fedcon, which has been around for 25+ years so yeah, they know what they're doing. However, the first picture with the dress actually looks a bit dark in reality. I had to lighten it up after scanning. The others from next day were better.

[identity profile] aresnz.livejournal.com 2017-07-12 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Great pics. :-)

[identity profile] dieastra.livejournal.com 2017-07-22 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! At first I was not sure if I wanted to go, having met him so many times, and do I really need more pictures (they have become rather expensive) but in the end it was totally worth it. Great stage show also.

[identity profile] niviene.livejournal.com 2017-08-10 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
These are fantastic!