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SMASH! Newsletter #28 - June 16, 2010

SMASH! Announcements

SMASH! Announcements

Cosplay Registrations open

Calling cosplayers! Come one, come all, and sign up for your spot in the SMASH! 2010 cosplay competition!

We will also be accepting entries on the day, but as there are a limited number of spots available, we strongly recommend that you sign up online to guarantee your place. Applications close August 1st, and you can read more about the competition here.

Sydney Supanova (June 18-20)

Supanova Sydney is under two weeks away, and boy do they have some guests for you! Fans of Joss Whedon get a double-act with Firefly's Summer Glau (Sarah Connor Chronicles) and Dollhouse's Eliza Dushku.

Anime fans get a Fullmetal Alchemist trio with voice actors Vic Mignogna (Edward Elric), Travis Willingham (Roy Mustang) and Laura Bailey (Lust).

Other stars in attendance will be Chaske Spencer (Twilight), Leah Gibson (Twilight, Caprica), Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse), Charisma Carpenter (Buffy, Charmed), Lou Ferrigno (Incredible Hulk), Michael Winslow (Police Academy, Spaceballs) and Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett). Artists include the always lovely Nicola Scott, Stuart and Kathryn Immonen, Colin Wilson and many more.

Tickets on sale now from Ticketek, so head over to the Supanova website and find out more.

Fanfic competition

SMASH! wants your words. Once again we'd like to see your creativity put pen to paper and write the strange, the out-there, the weird, the wonderful and the everyday. Take your favourite series or characters and shape and twist them to your heart's content!

SMASH! is once again running a fanfiction competition for those interested in re-writing canon (or possibly throwing it right out the window). Find our more here.

Go to Japan with JTB!

Our special friends at JTB have cooked up a great tour package for anyone visiting Japan. In addition to transfers and accommodation, the package includs a trip to the Ghibli Museum, tour of Akihabara, visit to a maid cafe and entry to the World Cosplay Championships! So go to Japan and support team Australia. Interested? Visit http://www.jtboi.com.au and tell them you heard about it from SMASH!

Ball-Joint Doll competitions

Whether you're a collector or just curious about the hobby, there are plenty of BJD related events at SMASH! 2010. Alongside our BJD Showcase area, there will be a lucky dip for those doll-owners in attendance. The photography competition is back and open to all, while we bring you an exciting new competition: SMASH!'s Next Top BJD! If you think you've got what it takes, head to our website and find out more.

Madman Manga Clearance

It's End of Financial Year Sale time, and you know what that means? Super bargains! The folks at Madman are clearing out a huge range of manga, and with many titles a mere $3.50, now's a great time to stock up. Browse the catalogue here.

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