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Where can you bump into Princess Ariel, meet Wonder Woman and clown around with the Teddy Bears? Where else but San Diego ComiCon, The largest pop culture, science fiction, movie, comic book spectacular around. I only spent one day at the Con and definitely wish I had taken time to experience more. I perused the schedule, and the panels alone are worth taking a day or two to experience. Eureka, Iron Man, & Alice in Wonderland were just a few of the sought after panels throughout the week. And for all you Twilight fans Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart left the twi-fans wanting more after their cast led panel. I went to the Cyanide and Happiness booth where the popular web comic was on site signing autographs and doing custom sketches and cartoons.

I was on sensory overload with all the costumes, convention displays and excitement at what’s coming out. The SciFi (Sorry ‘SyFy’) network had it’s own ‘Café Diem’ modeled after the restaurant in the show Eureka, complete with cardboard cut-outs of all the actors. The show Heroes was hosting a carnival with free games and rides. The only thing I would warn against is Convention ‘food’, there are so many fabulous places to eat around the convention center that I don’t see the point wasting more time in lines, way too much money and precious digestive properties on what passes for food in the convention center is just not worth it.

So, one day at the Con is highly recommended but if you can take it I would suggest at least a few days more. The Con has grown drastically since I last went in 2001, and though the focus on comic books specifically is waning, the toys, collectibles, and big budget movie marketing is quite a sight to see.

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LEGO Sea Life is the newest in amusements in Carlsbad, Ca. I for one was impressed at the overall cleanliness, and the LEGO company’s theming was great. The staff was very helpful and not once did I get an “I don’t know” or blank stare with my species specific inquiries. The movie theatre was a nice break- a small theater showing clips from some BBC specials, I only wish they showed more.

The breakdown from Ocean/fresh water fish and the information available was very helpful in determining exactly ‘where do these sharks live?’ and ‘are those Ray’s in CA?’ I also loved the selection of Sea Horses and the Atlantis tank was very impressive. I don’t know what I loved more the LEGO ship and divers or the majestic fish.

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I also thought the school of fish room gave a very good feel for how large a school of fish can be, there were a few spots that seemed a bit bare but the overall effect is awesome. Also the little bubbles where you too can be part of the tank is an adorable idea and a great photo op. Again I loved it but I couldn’t help but feel I wanted more. We were completely done with the whole aquarium including the movie, photos and perusing every tank within 2 hours, but at least it’s only $20 to get in. (LEGOLAND is $70ish)

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I don’t have to tell you how much we love LEGO, but these are pictures from LEGOLand. Specifically from around Halloween time. One of the cooler things they do there is decorate Miniland for the holidays, and special events. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the stuff you’ll see if you go to the park in October. Click on any of the pictures to go to the gallery. (Keep you eyes peeled for great miniland costumes, kids teepeeing a tree, pumpkin patches, aliens attacking and more!)

"Trick or Treat!"

The only thing missing is an old LEGO man shaking his fist

Smashing!

This part in kind of sad, because the Space Center is no longer at LEGOLand. I guess the aliens won?

Aliens Attack? Martian Invasion?