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ASSIGNMENT
DETAILS
My mission was to infiltrate a small convention in South Bend,
Indiana. The main goals for the mission were to check out the
Star Wars items and other collectibles and to also do some
reconnaissance work. My mission was completed successful with
no causulties.
NO ASSIGNMENT
IS TOO SMALL
I saddled up the Dewback
this morning and headed straight for South Bend, Indiana. Upon
arrival in target destination’s vicinity, I stopped off to pick up a
few contacts (my Godson and his parents) from the region. Shortly
thereafter we were off to the South Bend Comic Book Convention held
at the Comfort Suites. Unfortunately, with limited S.C.A.L.P. Intel,
I was unaware of what to expect.
The gentleman running the event,
Alan, was very polite, and greeted everyone at the door to the
conference room where the very small con was held. Alan requested
all in attendance to sign up for a mailing list at the door, and
then received a free comic book of your choice from a small
collection at the table. Though not much in the way of value or
desire, it was an extremely nice way to introduce things, especially
since admission was free to all!
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The biggest downside to this event
was the size, or lack thereof. With only 10-12 tables, almost all of
which being comics, this mission was an in and out recon. Even
worse, was the lack of Star Wars items. Only one item from our
beloved hobby was present, and it was the Star Wars Miniatures AT-AT
Walker, priced at $75. However, everyone was very friendly, and from
what I observed, prices were very reasonable. The toys I did see,
mostly Marvel Legends and Japanese toys, were priced to sell.
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SUMMARY
In all, though it was a
very small deal, it was a pleasant experience. This is Alan’s first
year running what used to be called the Michiana ComicCon which ran
for 23 years. I have a feeling next year’s event will be even bigger
and better. A very quick mission for this Trooper, but every mission
counts! Be sure to
look for any conventions coming to a town near you soon, and
make it a point to scout it out for the rest of us!
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