Marvel:
Creating the Cinematic Universe lets Media Man cosplay superhero
characters: Starlord and Captain America; One time is not
enough
Marvel:
Creating the Cinematic Universe lets Media Man cosplay
superhero characters Starlord and Captain America;
One time is not enough, by Greg Tingle - 25th July
2017
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Star-Lord
(photo via official Marvel photo booth and green screen)
I
had to travel to Brisbane to see some family members
on some most important matters, and I just knew that
some relaxing and escapism time was also required.
Enter
Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe, which I had
been reading about in newspapers such as The Australian
and The Sydney Morning Herald.
I
had missed it in Brisbane a few months back, however
this time luck and timing was on my side. The show
was on, and better yet, the good folks in the media
section of the Gallery Of Modern Art had kindly organized
a media pass for me.
I'm
quite passionate about superhero genre films, pop
culture and the like. While not a full on nerd by
any account, I'm a bit more than just a casual fan.
Thinking
back I can remember when the superhero figures hit
Australia in the mid 70s and I had Hulk, Spider-Man,
Captain America and Superman (I know he's from DC
Comics fame).
Perhaps
like Marvel living legend Stan Lee, I didn't think
that much of the Spider-Man TV series, but Batman
and Robin was pretty cool.
Back
on target, this Marvel exhibition rocks, and there
are people traveling much further than 1000km via
cheap flight to get there. I swear I saw groups of
overseas art and pop culture tourists.
Officially
an adult pass is in the region of $25, however they
could charge more. Fortunately they don't.
One
can spend 30mins or over 3 hours going through the
expo. There's even a Marvel Shop with an awesome array
of collectibles and themed goods. I bought pens, pencils
and postcards, which only set me back a touch over
$10. You could spend $1000s in there, but there's
no need. For Marvel and superhero genre fans, this
experience is priceless.
The
real Stan Lee or actors playing the superheroes are
not there, but it doesn't matter, the expo is so good.
I had already met and spoken with Stan 'The Man' Lee
and a few other actors who I won't name drop, so I
don't feel I have missed out on anything regarding
the Marvel Universe.
There's
rumors about that the expo will also make its way
to Sydney and perhaps also other Australian cities,
but why delay. If you don't live in Brisbane like
myself, jump on a plane for less than $100, book a
airbnb or hotel, and get a fix on your superhero addiction.
I'm
going to rate it 4.9 stars out of 5. Why, I would
have liked to jump into a real Iron-Suit and rocketed
into the sky, or got to fire a real life Guardians
Of The Galaxy gun or rocket launder, but then again,
I am ex military and a bit of an extremist at times.
All
superhero and super villain fans will love this expo.
$25 bucks bargain. Experience - priceless.
Captain
America (photo via official Marvel photo booth and
green screen)
Multimedia
A
sneak peek through 'Marvel: Creating the Cinematic
Universe'
Published
on 3 Jul 2017
Experience 'Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe',
the largest Marvel exhibition ever presented, only
showing at GOMA in Brisbane / 27 May - 3 September
2017
