Well this was my first comic con of any sort and I must say I really enjoyed it. I know Grand Rapids isn't the biggest CC in the world but it packed a lot of great stuff. The highlights to me was meeting three of the four TMNT from the original movie and going to their Q&A panel which was ran by Ben of Court of Nerds, meeting Kevin Eastmen who was sign FREE autographs and seeing the Red Ranger from afar. Not to mention all the vendors with toys and other goods I can't afford. I did pick up some cool NES posters for my down stairs(Zelda and BTTF).

My son had a great time but of course was overwhelmed  by some of the crowds. By noon you could barley get anywhere. It was packed! My only grip as it was just crazy busy. I did get to ask a question to the turtles in the panel and asked about what it was like going from such an intense gritty movie to TMNT 2 which is light and more aimed at kids. Leif Tilden(Don) basically said it was hard going from a movie with a goal and vision to a movie that was more "like a party". Also said TMNT 1990 was not a violet movie like a lot of parents labeled it and that a dark movie is ok. Life isn't always sun shine and flowers. A great panel.

Next year is suppose to be even bigger so I can't wait. Here is what I went home with.

My brother collects toys. So do I. But mine are found at flea markets, 99 cent ebay auctions, Toy R Us... My Brothers are found online only from Hot Toys and Neca and needs to be paid off with payments(yes this is true). These 12 to 18 inchers will cost you anywhere from $150 to $1000.

Hot Toys is probably the best money can buy. They have $800 Batmobiles and Delorean! These suckers are big! 1/6 scale. So they might be pricey but god damn.. People that you have over will be the same again!. To own Batman and Batmobile or Marty and the Delorean you are looking at over $1000. Not to mention you should have some kick ass display case to keep them safe. So yes Hot Toys imo has a level of detail that is jaw dropping.

Neca is a solid brand and you get lots of detail at a lot lower price. They do sell some things in Toys R Us. Their 18 inch Batman 89 is pretty amazing and won't break the wallet at around $150. Their stuff would be closer to what most people want to shell out for their favorite pop culture hero.

I went over to my brothers a few weekends ago and shot some of his things. If he ever decides to become a monk then these babies fall to me.

Batman- Batman Begins
This one is pretty sought after since it hasn't been produced for sometime. A lot of fans of the original suit from Begins. Going to run you $500+
Joker-The Dark Knight
This is the bank heist Joker and is a bit more affordable at $275
Robocop
Just got this bad boy and will cost you $300 and $400 if you want his chair. This thing looks amazing in person. The paint job is just astounding.
Michael Myers
This is a bunch of pieces from custom builders. Not sure on the value here but I'd guess $200. The mask has amazing detail.
Neca Batman 18 inches 
For $150 its pretty impressive. I'M BATMAN! Compare to the Hot Toys version and it isn't far off.
Randoms
Here are some things that mostly are Neca.
toys, hot toys, neca, robocop, batman, joker, 80s, cool crap, bttf, halloween,

Sometimes I wonder if I force the things I enjoyed or like on my son. He loves Knight Rider,BTTF,TMNT,Batman,Ghostbusters.... Maybe I should just let him discover these things or what he likes on his own. Then again we are having some fun while doing it.