Getting ready for UK Games Expo! | Episode 21
PB & Jay are gearing up for their very first UK Games Expo, and it's a whole new world of tabletop gaming, D&D dice, and... absolutely no clue what they’re walking into. Recorded during a chaotic prep week, this episode dives into the back-to-back convention burnout, fresh product strategies, and the terrifying logistics of building an entire booth from scratch.We talk about:🎲 Adapting to a different crowd – how tabletop gamers differ from anime con-goers🧵 Designing new D&D-inspired merch – from owlbears to mind flayers📦 Restocking nightmares – PB’s frantic t-shirt reprint saga between MCM & UKGE🧱 Building a booth from floor space only – no walls, no tables, no mercy🏠 Renting a house with Printing Like Rabbits – and the promise of a post-con D&D one-shot🐔 PB’s D&D character reveal – The 8-foot bear and his resurrecting chicken, Henny🧙♂️ Jay’s first-ever D&D game – could this be the start of a new hyperfixation?Plus: the duo reflect on what makes UK Games Expo unique, why display strategy has to change, and how Cubby’s new wizard-themed business card might just steal the show.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more!⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!
The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast
Hosted by PB and Jay, we dive into the vibrant world of comic con conventions, fan art, and fandom culture. From the perspective of a full-time illustrator and a seasoned convention-going social-media personality, we explore the UK convention scene, share behind-the-scenes insights, and celebrate the creative community. With episodes featuring artists, cosplayers, photographers, and event organisers, our podcast brings a fresh and engaging look at the people and stories that make conventions magical.
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