Paige Turco Greater Austin ComicCon 2025

The whole reason of going to Greater Austin ComicCon was to see Paige Turco. She was scheduled for last year but there were software issues with the airlines that canceled thousands of flights. One of those flights was hers.  She generously agreed to come back this year. Which was very exciting for me.

I drove down with 2 fellow collectors. It made the trip easier. Long drives get to be a grind. It was nice to chat with someone as the miles passed in the rear-view mirror.

When we found Paige’s table, she was away.  I asked the handler when she was coming back. He pointed to Kevin Clash’s table and said she was chatting with him. We didn’t need to wait long before she wandered back. We were greeted with a wonderful smile.

We chatted for a while. She was so glad to be invited back this year. She mentioned some issues with the flight this year too and had a passing fear of missing again.  It ended up with only a delay and then she was in Austin.

I mentioned I had 3 items to get signed. All from The 100. Her face brightened as I pulled out the first mini poster. She looked over the other signatures. I explained to her and my buddies about the WB group signing. I was very happy to get a chance to add her to the poster.

I mentioned I would like to match the color of the other signatures. A black and grey sharpie would work.

She signed the first. She signed next to her ‘daughter’. Fitting. The second mini poster my buddy suggested signing top and center. I agreed it was a good place. Both mini posters looked great.

I handed over the 8x10. She suggested a bronze color. I gently frowned and countered with blue.  They didn’t have a blue so I pulled out my blue deco. I suggested she could ‘test’ the bronze on my top loader and we could look at the results with the photo underneath the coloring.  I was correct. That color would have been hidden.

The blue pops nicely.

I stepped away and let my photo dry. Paige chatted with my buddies. She was just as charming with them. I’m so glad she made it this year after unable to appear last year.

AH

Robbie Rist Greater Austin ComicCon 2025

Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle alumni that I was not getting for TMNT.

I saw the name and when I tracked it down, I was interested. Robbie Rist was Cousin Oliver in Brady Bunch. How cool is that?

If you look at what I got signed, you know it’s not from Brady Bunch. Robbie had a photo of our favorite Cousin but I liked this photo better.

We chatted about both Brady Bunch and Galactica. When he signed, he said he usually adds this the little factoid: he was replaced by another actor. The name is Patrick Stuart. But it sounds like Patrick Stewart of Star Trek fame.

It made me look it up. I bet you will too.

AH

Kevin Clash Greater Austin ComicCon 2025

Yes, I will admit, everyone in line for Kevin Clash was getting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles items signed.

I have seen the movies but it does not have the impact in my live like it does for others. And while Elmo was on Sesame Street long after I stopped watching, it still has a warm place in my heart. It makes sense to get an Elmo photo signed.

Kevin signed in red for Elmo. Then he signed for himself in white. A nice fan friendly touch.

AH

Kaylee Hottle Greater Austin ComicCon 2025

This was on my ‘maybe’ list. While I haven’t watched all of the Kong movies, I do plan to and I don’t want FOMO when I see Kaylee Hottle on screen and realize I missed my chance.

Kaylee is young and petite.  When we arrived, there was a few people in front of me. Those fans had movie posters to get signed. The posters were larger than Kaylee.

Since Kaylee is deaf, she had people to interpret for her. When I stepped up, the handler told me the wrong price. It was less than the listed price. The handler quickly corrected herself. I quickly quipped, ‘It’s not a discount because I’m cute?’

 Then I noticed the interpreter signing that. My eyes darted to Haylee to see the reaction. Maybe she was confused but I didn’t see a response.  I added, ‘Sorry, that was obnoxious.’  Then that was signed. Now, I’m chuckling. Still no response from Haylee. Oh well. At least I entertain myself.

And no, I did not try to tell my joke to Haylee. After my lack of success with Alaqua Cox, I decided it was better to not try.

AH

Hank Azaria Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I would say 90% of the people in line for Hank Azaria had items related to his voice acting. Being very closely connected to Simpsons for decades, it made sense. Not being a Simpsons fan, I went a different route.

In college, a friend ‘made’ me watch a French movie called, La Cage aux Folles. It was funny. A classic. It made an impression.  When Hollywood decided to do their version with Robin Williams, they brought in Hank to play the maid. And yes, Hank stole scenes. That is impressive when you are next to Robin.

I dragged The Wife (then girlfriend) to watch the Hollywood version. She loved it and will still stop and watch if it’s airing. I had to find a photo from that movie.

Hank was doing voices based on what placed I front of him. He has a lot of voices. He didn’t miss a beat after seeing my photo. I heard Agador make a comment about too much to do. I was suitably impressed.

He signed and I left with a big smile on my face.

AH

Halo Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I have never played Halo. I know its HUGELY popular. I have watched a few of the animated movies. And I watched the Live action TV series. It’s good.

Fan Expo had both Jen Taylor and Steve Downes for this convention. They do a lot of shows. This time, I had the time to stand in their long lines.

I got Jen first. She was wearing a mask. She also had a headset on to chat though a speaker next to her. I thought it was a great idea. The volume was set low for privacy. There is so much background noise at a show, it’s often hard to hear.  She added it helped prevent voice strain.  Being a voice actor, it’s not good to hurt the voice and be out of work.

We chatted. Then she asked if she could add a quote. I love what she wrote.

Next was Steve. His voice carried over the crowd. No head set for him. He had a nice selection of table photos. I liked this one best…but he did have one with part of the ringworld showing that caught my eye.

We shook. He signed. He added a quote. Another one I really like. It reminds me of something we said in Krav Maga: Stay Strong.  Basically meaning: finish the fight.

AH

Elisabeth Shue Fan Expo Dallas 2025

This is another celeb I actually wanted to get two photos signed. Really, I don’t do this. And to do it twice at the same show is extremely unusual. But I wanted two autographs from Elisabeth Shue.

When I walked up to Elisabeth, she had her phone out and watching a tennis match. I don’t follow tennis but figured it was a grand slam event. I opened with a question asking if she was a big tennis fan. She sheepishly responded she was for this game (or is it a match?). Her daughter was playing and it had just started and she never missed a game.

We both paused as she watched a few more seconds of her daughter.  A marvel of technology. Could this have been done 10 years ago? I’m happy she got to see some of her daughter’s game…or is it a match?

I handed over a poster that I was getting signed for a buddy. She knew exactly what do.

Then I handed over my Adventures in Babysitting 8x10. It’s the iconic shocked look; eye wide open. When I think of her, I think this movie and that scene.

The next photo I got signed was from The Boys. It is a crazy show and I’m embarrassed to admit to enjoying it. Sometimes, it makes me want to shower afterward.

After she was done, I walked away and she got to watch a little more tennis before the next fan stepped up.

AH

Heather Locklear Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I think the only show I watched that had Heather Locklear in it was Spin City and Swamp Thing 2. She seemed to be on every magazine cover or talk show for years, so I knew who she was.  And yes, I’ll admit I was looking forward to seeing her in person.

She wore a small sequined cowboy hat. Her smile and the twinkle in her eyes haven’t changed. Dare I say I was charmed? (I paused to check if The Wife is near….) Yes, I was charmed.

We chatted. I told her The Wife knew her from Dynasty. I remembered her from Sin City. Her eyes popped wide and said she as so excited that Michael J Fox was here too! She couldn’t wait to see him.

When I got home, The Wife wanted to know the details about seeing Heather.  And while I had a table photo signed, The Wife thought it was a great photo.  Nice to have that blessing.

AH

Huey Lewis Fan Expo Dallas 2025

Since Fan Expo had a Back to the Future Reunion at this convention, it made sense for Huey Lewis to attend the show.

I was able to get in and out fairly quick. He had a line most of the weekend. The long line made sense. He was huge in the 80’s and Back to the Future was huge. He is linked to the movie because of the songs but also because of the era.

I was happy he had photos to sign. I didn’t bring an album or DVD from the movie but a lot of people did. I’m really happy with this photo.

AH

Beckin Meyer and Seth Green Fan Expo Dallas 2025

Beckin Meyer was a minor challenge to get. I would see him at his table and when I was done with someone else and headed that way, he was gone. It happened a few times over the weekend.

When we finally met, it was quick and simple.

He was seated next to Seth Green.  They had some shtick going on at the show. They would photo bomb each other’s selfies. When a fan asked for a photo, Beckin or Seth would cough or grumble or hiss and the other would look up and position themselves into the photo. Silly and fun and a neat bonus for the fans.

Seth Green had a long line. He was chatty with everyone. I mentioned I saw him one time as SDCC. It was a Robot Chicken signing. A fan asked him to sign her arm. She wanted to make a tattoo out of his autograph. I added that he made sure the signature ‘good’ so the tattoo artist had something to work with.  He mentioned how nervous he was. He reminded me he practiced signing a few times to make sure it looked good.

I was surprised he remembered that. I forgotten he practiced. And it was pretty cool we shared that experience.

AH