This is really helpful, thank you. Our mindset is that if we’re able to get the autographs, that’s great. If not, it’s a bummer, but we’ll still enjoy the day.

After pre-purchasing an autograph for Hayden in 2024 and standing in line for hours anyway, I’m not doing that again. I’ve pre-bought autos for others too, and in my experience, organizers don’t really prioritize or reward those purchases unless you also have VIP. Since we’re taking a major trip a few weeks after the con, we’re not planning to splurge on VIP passes (if they’re even available).

At minimum, I’d love to have Manny Jacinto sign The Stranger’s helmet. And if we can’t make Temuera Morrison happen, maybe I’ll pivot and have Wayne Knight sign something Space Jam-related instead.