| Dealer: Maximum CNG |
Contact: Patrick Barrett |
| Phone: 972.864.9677 |
URL: www.maximumcng.com |
| Description: Maximum CNG is a fledgling comic book
and RPG company, founded by Malcolm Harris, and based in Dallas,
Texas. Their first product, which will hit retail shelves in the
first quarter of 2001, is Nemesis: A Perfect World. Described as
a "SuperPunk" RPG, Nemesis gives players the opportunity to portray
superheroes in a nitty-gritty Earth, as the people of the world
recover from a bizarre cosmic accident that has left the planet
on the brink of disaster. This will be followed by planned support
products for Nemesis, and a line of comic books. |
| Status: Confirmed |
Tables: 1 |
| Dealer: Horizon Games |
Contact: Juan Garcia |
| Phone: 281.286.9282 |
URL: www.horizongames.com |
| Description: Horizon Games is located about twenty
five minutes southeast of Houston in Webster, TX. They stock a wide
variety of miniatures games, role playing games, paints, brushes,
dice, and a host of other gaming supplies. Horizon Games supports
the gaming hobby by hosting a variety of gaming events, which are
listed on their events
web page (call to confirm). The Horizon Games booth will be
hosting Steve Jackson Games and will be providing a complete offering
of SJG products as well as hosting a signing of gaming materials
by SJG's own Loren Wiseman. |
| Status: Confirmed. |
Tables: 3 |
| Dealer: Midnight Comics and Games |
Contact: John Simons |
| Phone: 281.293.0226 |
URL: N/A |
| Description: We play the games we sell. We play them
in the store, every day. You and everyone else in Houston are invited
to play with us. Come by our booth and ask about our in-store gaming.
Heck, come by the booth just to see the amazing model dungeon we
have set up. Unless Crazy Mary gets drunk and goes running naked
across the campus at midnight again this year, our dungeon may be
the coolest thing you see at the con. Midnight Comics is located
at 13155 Westheimer, on Houston's west side. |
| Status: Confirmed. |
Tables: 2 |
| Dealer: Unigames |
Contact: Jeff Dee |
| Phone: 512.795.9695 |
URL: http://www.io.com/unigames/unigames.html |
| Description: UNIgames is the game design studio of
Jeff Dee, designer of WarChest - a customizable board game using
collectible pewter miniatures from Lance
& Laser Models, Inc. The UNIgames booth carries the complete
line of WarChest products, and will be running WarChest demos all
during the convention. UNIgames also carries Lance
& Laser's full line of superhero miniatures. |
| Status: Confirmed. |
Tables: 2 |
| Dealer: Borders |
Contact: Rebecca Sorenson |
| Phone: 281.240.6666 |
URL: www.borders.com |
| Description: Coming soon. |
| Status: Confirmed. |
Tables: 2 |
| Dealer: Gamesmasters Unlimited |
Contact: Ron or John |
| Phone: 281.855.2792 |
URL: Coming Soon. |
Description: Serving northwest Houston for almost
ten years. Gamesmasters is dedicated to providing its family of
gamers with the service and attention they greatly deserve. With
the addition of B.R.A.W.L. (Board, Role-play, And Wargamer League),
Gamesmasters offers a variety of games and tournaments to satisfy
even the most demanding gamer.
Coming in February, 2001: Multisystem network with high speed internet
access. Now gamers will be able to go onto the net and experience
the latest and most popular net-based multiplayer games. Call for
details! |
| Status: Confirming. |
Tables: 2 |
| Dealer: A+ Entertainment |
Contact: Pixie Garcia |
| Phone: 504-276-3899 |
URL: N/A |
| Description: At A+Entertainment we strive to deliver
the "Hard to Find" Our video selection is rivaled by no other, and
we allow you to "check them out" before you buy. Our autographs
are guaranteed to be authentic (each sold with a COA), and are not
just the everyday stars, we have some hard to find stars as well,
like the cast of "V" for instance. Our unique selection of gothic
and fantasy jewelry as well as Celtic pieces will delight the buyer
as well as the browser. We have a small eclectic selection of T-shirts,
that surprise even the most discerning T-shirt enthusiast. Add to
that a few hard to find collectibles and you have pretty much described
our inventory as well as words can do. The real appreciation is
when you see what we have. Looking forward to meeting and talking
with all of you. |
| Status: Confirming. |
Tables: 3 |
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Dealers' Info
If you wish to be a dealer/exhibitor at OwlCon, please read the information
below and then go to our Dealer Form below
and electronically submit your request.
Deadline for dealer submissions is 5:00
PM, Tuesday, December 19th, 2000.
Deadline for receipt of payment (check
or money order) is 5:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2000.
Incentives
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High Traffic: This year, we will combine the Dealers' room
with some miniatures events. These events draw spectators as they
are very visually appealing.
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High Visibility: the Dealers' room will be located in the
spacious Grand Hall this year, a large room that is readily visible
from the main entrance of the Student Center.
Booths
Booth layout: Each table is 3' x 6' and a tablecloth/draping/sheet
will be provided for the tables.
Wall space: We will try to insure that booths are positioned
against a wall to facilitate the hanging of banners and advertisements.
Cost: $55 per table. Dealers receive one badge per table.
Dressing: Dealers may need to provide their own table skirts/drapes.
Advertising
Bags: Attending dealers will be given the first opportunity
to provide bags for the convention with their store logos on it. Such
bags should be about 15" x 15", made of sturdy plastic,
and have a handhold or handles. There is no fee for this service;
however, the dealer is expected to cover the cost. Bags that meet
the prerequisites will be given priority over those that do not. If
you would like to secure exclusive rights to have your bags be the
only bags distributed at the convention, please contact the Dealer
Coordinator.
Inserts: We are considering having advertising inserts for
the convention bags. An interested dealer would provide the insert
material in the form of a single item no larger than a contemporary
magazine, and for a flat fee of $90, the insert will be included in
every bag handed out to convention attendees when they register. Insert
requests should be addressed by contacting the Dealer
Coordinator.
Program advertisement rates: The most direct way to get your
advertisement in the hands of our customers.
| Type of Ad |
Dimensions |
Cost |
| Full Page |
6.5" wide, 8" high |
$60 |
| Half Page |
6.5" wide, 3.75" high |
$35 |
Please include 0.125 bleed past trim for all
ads, and make your check or money order payable to: The Alliance.
Ad copy and payment will need to be provided to us by 5:00 PM Friday,
December 22nd, 2000.
Advertising requests should be addressed by contacting the Dealer
Coordinator.
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Special
- Weapons: There is a zero tolerance no-weapons policy at Rice
University and OwlCon strongly supports this. As such, dealers should
be aware that they will not be allowed to brings weapons on campus,
even if they are product to be sold.
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Please use this handy form to request a Dealer
slot at OwlCon '01
Submission of this form implies your understanding of the guidelines
described above.
Please also e-mail us a banner (up to 60 pixels high and up to 650
pixels wide) to place above your web listing.
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