{"id":18611,"date":"2021-05-09T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosplayers.gr\/?p=18611"},"modified":"2021-05-11T21:03:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T19:03:36","slug":"fantasticon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosplayers.gr\/en\/main\/fantasticon\/","title":{"rendered":"FantastiCon! The big Greek Fantasy Con in Athens that gave us 5 years of Fantasy! We reminisce and talk to people about it!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Back to the past, to a world of Fantasy in the center of Athens, Greece, that enchanted all crowds for five consecutive years! FantastiCon! We talk to visitors of the event and remember!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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THE MAGIC OF FANTASY !<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Fantasy<\/span><\/strong> in Athens<\/span><\/strong>, Greece had its own name! FantastiCon<\/span><\/strong>! Every October, starting from October 3, 2015<\/span><\/strong> and continuing until 2019<\/span><\/strong>, it put over 4000 unique visitors<\/span><\/strong> into a world full of Fantasy for two days<\/span><\/strong>, at the Hellenic American Union<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Literature, comics, board games, videogames, galleries, artists, exhibitors, collectibles<\/span><\/strong> and much more were present! Among them, our favorite Cosplay<\/span><\/strong>, reaching 124 Cosplays<\/span><\/strong> ( besides many dozens of extra fantasy themed costumes ) in its last event, FantastiCon 2019<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

Multiple presentations, seminars, panels, concerts, screenings, performances, workshops, dance and much more<\/span><\/strong> provided a complete program for all visitors, covering all tastes! Among them, the big Cosplay Contest<\/span><\/strong>! Cosplayers\/\/GR<\/strong><\/a> was present at every event for their complete coverage<\/span><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Let’s talk to some visitors and exhibitors of FantastiCon<\/span><\/strong>, reminiscing about the past!<\/p>\n

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Find FantastiCon on the following media!\r\nFacebook<\/a> - Youtube<\/a> - Twitter<\/a> - Instagram<\/a>\r\n\r\nCheck out the organizer's profile and events, with all their info and thousands of photos & videos, on our website, HERE<\/a>!\r\n<\/strong><\/pre>\n

\nMEMORIES OF AN AGE OF FANTASY !<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
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– ANGEL EYES FANTASY ART<\/a> – Fantasy Author & Illustrator<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I remember getting ready every October for FantastiCon, the big celebration of Fantasy in Athens and my good mood came much earlier! I was looking forward to load my merchandise, travel, set up my stand as properly as I could for the thousands of visitors. And then the doors opened and people who loved the same things as me filled the venue of the Hellenic American Union. I was meeting dozens of super talented fellow creators there, I was finding new and old books that I was looking for, I was attending presentations of new titles and panels and thousands of more things! FantastiCon’s two days were always something full of substance for me, with the Man who still dares to dream and love being the main protagonist and the example to imitate!<\/p>\n
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Themed Costumes and Dance Acts at FantastiCon 2019<\/a> – Photos by Cosplayers\/\/GR<\/a><\/p>\n
– VULTURE COSPLAY<\/a> – Cosplayer<\/strong><\/h5>\n
It left only a positive impression on me during my first visit. The venue was easily accessible and the date convenient. The panels were very interesting and numerous in number. As a Cosplayer, I dressed up as Geralt of Rivia and had the opportunity to meet other Cosplayers, take photos and see and buy things I liked from exhibitors! You could easily walk around and check whatever interested you. I was able to visit it fro one day, but I had a good time. I especially liked the talk about heraldry and the art exhibition about Middle Earth! I found many things to do and have a good time. I came home with good memories!<\/p>\n
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Concerts at FantastiCon 2019<\/a> – Photo by Cosplayers\/\/GR<\/a><\/p>\n
– <\/strong>ANGELINA ZERO<\/a> \/ <\/strong>ZERO’S DREAM<\/a> – Cosplayer \/ Handmade Jewelry & Accessories<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Fantasticon offered me magical moments, first as a guest and then as an exhibitor. The event managed to create a beautiful atmosphere full of elements from the world of fantasy, which I especially love. It was a two-day escape from everyday life’s routine and I always left the venue with a big smile and good memories.<\/p>\n
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Tabletop Games at FantastiCon 2019<\/a> – Photo by Cosplayers\/\/GR<\/a><\/p>\n
– SEE FATE PHOTOGRAPHY<\/a> – Photographer \/ Geek Cultura<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I will always remember Fantasticon for how much its members and organizers loved what they did and who tried to be as formal and fair as possible. Especially in terms of events and contests there was a professionalism that, I want to say, have never seen in any other event. In my humble opinion it was the best thing related to fantasy with people who felt what we feel for fantasy.<\/p>\n