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

Peyton List Big Texas ComicCon 2024

I got to the convention on Friday. Later than I wanted (Traffic/construction). I had some hopes of getting a lot of Cobra Kai signatures Friday. After seeing the crowds, I jumped in the line for Peyton List and hoped I could get that before the show closed for the night.

Peyton also spent a lot of time with the fans. As she chatted, she learned about them. She gave an extra autograph to a teacher as a gift for the class. She mentioned how she wasn’t the best-behaved kid and thought maybe this would be a carrot for the kids.  Another talked about using her signed photo as a family gift for Christmas. She shut that down and had the young man pick out a photo for each family member and signed for free.

No one asked. She just did it. There was just respect and sharing. When it was my turn, I handed over the photo. She signed. Then I mentioned I was listening and watching as I waited in line. A cautious smile crossed her face.  I mentioned the free signatures she gave. She quickly dismissed that. I told her no one was watching; it wasn’t something she needed to do. She dismissed that too.  I followed up, that was why it impressed me so much. The little things like that, can make an impact. I was happy to see it and I wanted to say thanks for being a good person. I know my opinion doesn’t mean anything to her but it needed to be said.

AH

Xolo Mariduena Big Texas ComicCon 2024

Outside of Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, I think XoloMariduenda had the largest line and the one with the most anxious energy in it. I heard a lot of comments about waiting 4 hours and being asked to come back later. Or they failed to get him on Friday so they needed to come back on Saturday.  The lines I saw on Friday made me get there early on Saturday and get into his queue first thing.

Very friendly. He spent time with everyone. He seemed most excited about the Blue Beetle merchandise he signed.

AH

Jacob Bertrand Big Texas ComicCon 2024

Jacob Betrand’s character has a lot of character swings in Cobra Kai. He mentioned he was happy about that. The show did that with several actors. Someone asked if he had a favorite style of karate or how good he was.  I wonder how often that question gets asked.   I remember Robert Conrad mentioning everyone wanting to knock the battery off his shoulder.  Yes, I know no one know who Robert Conrad is or the commercial I referenced. Look it up. Jacob side stepped the question and went a different direction. Good for him.

AH

Hannah Kepple Big Texas ComicCon 2024

The person in front of me was getting her photo signed by Hannah Kepple. Hannah paused, then laughed, and said 'brain fart'. She tossed the photo aside and asked for another one to start again. We all laughed. 

After she signed my photo, I asked about ‘brain farts’.  She laughed loudly.  I said it was funny and wondered if the actors practice signing before coming out. This way they know what the photos were like and the pens.  She said no, but it was a good idea.

I mentioned the time I was in Houston and in Chloe Bennett’s line. She was having a horrible time and repeatedly asking for a new photo.  She had about 20 of them littered on the floor. She finally figured out what the issue was with the pen and got in a rhythm. We both laughed. Then I wondered if I was going to jinx Hannah.  So I said thanks and left because I could get blamed.

AH

Gianni DeCenzo Big Texas ComicCon 2024

Standing in line for Gianni DeCenzo was entertaining. Way more energy than I have...but he is 40 years younger than me. His table selfie photos were very creative. Very improv.  He did a chorus line kick for one girl. For another he did a bodybuilder pose.  The girl in the photo with him had bicep’s I’d kill for.  The handler said he was like that all day.  A regular energizer bunny.  Good for him.

AH

Vanessa Rubio Big Texas ComicCon 2024

A big reason I went to the convention was the Cobra Kai cast. I haven’t watched the latest season but I have watched the rest and I always enjoyed the Karate Kid movies.

All of the cast was fan friendly and interactive. San Antonio seemed to be a great spot for this ‘reunion’. The fans were very excited about getting to see so many cast members in person. Even though the lines were long, I did see everyone I ‘needed’.  Some actors I have gotten in the past so there weren’t on my list.

Vanessa Rubio was fun. She and I chatted about the drive from Dallas and traffic. Then driving 85 mph (legally) and passing the Eon’s Mega-building. Her handler agreed, the only way to get around Austin was using the toll road. We all know, the Interstate can back up any time day or night around the State Capitol.

AH