We Take Ourselves With Us

Sunday morning, and Harper (aka Lumpy Space Nesmith ) and Penn (aka the 11th Doctor) made their way to the Convention Center for the last time. Penn was in his element and got asked to join a few photos in this ensemble :) He even charmed Stormtroopers. We had basically bypassed the North Building each day, using it just for panels or to cross over to the South.  So, on our last day, we spent a bit of time there.  First, reconnecting with the always amazing and generous Doctor Who Society of Canada.  They are great people who always bring it for FE!  As this collection of homemade Daleks shows. This year, they were collecting funds for the Sick Kids Foundation, a Canadian charity.  Donors could take unlimited photos with the Daleks and record their Dalek voice.  Penn couldn't resist: We then split because Harper realized that an enormous Intel installation devoted to competitive gaming and other tech filled up...

We set off early on day two, knowing we'd leave FanExpo early to hit the Art Gallery of Ontario.  So, we first hit Lego booth to pick up Friday's freebie.  Our line passed by this remarkable pointillism portrait of the TMNT done completely in 1x1 Legos.  Not the world's best subjects but the artwork was amazing! And, around the back of the booth was a cool Minecraft section.  Confession: until today I had no idea Minecraft was a Lego thing even though my kids play it obsessively. Harper went back to My Little Pony land, turning herself into Rainbow Dash and picking up another free Pony crown and teeny pony. We then got sucked into the UbiSoft booth that was filled with huge displays and games that ran the gamut from G to hard R.  While Ned disappeared into a closed theatre to play an upcoming release based on South Park's Stick of Truth (guess what it would be rated), the kids grabbed stools in front of Rayman Legends.  We'd never...