
When I told my daughter that RootsTech was like a ComicCon, I was trying to explain the scope of the event to her. Little did I know that there would be a few cosplayers at RootsTech that would make my analogy more accurate.
Before I show you want I’m talking about, you have to understand a few terms.
ComicCon – a convention where comics, movies, and science fiction fans can:
- Explore vendors selling items specifically to that group (niche)
- Meet the authors, actors, and writers that support the comic, movie, and sci-fi industry
- Attend classes and workshops centered around the niche
- Dress up as their favorite fictional characters
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SpaceCity ComicCon 2016… Two Lee Superheroes |
I dressed up at Catwoman and went to a ‘con’ in Houston with my daughter, who was dressed as Ms. Marvel.
How is RootsTech similar?
RootsTech in Salt Lake City, Utah is a convention where genealogy lovers can:
- Explore vendors selling items specifically for family historians
- Meet the authors, educators, and writers that support genealogical research
- Attend classes and workshops centered around the niche
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Heritage of Heroes and Devon Noel Lee |
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I got to try on a Tricorn hat, similar to what Ross Poldark wears!!! (Have you watched the Masterpiece Theather Poldark Series?) |
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Extreme Gene Fisher gets his “Honest Abe” on! (photo courtesy of Scott Fisher) |
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Rock on! RootsFinder tree and Devon Noel Lee! |
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All the details of the cosplay costume |
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The attention to detail with foam sponge brushes |
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Built of PVC pipes |
When I went home and showed the photos to my teenager, she was impressed with costume and told me more about just how long the tree man had worked on this project. I was amazed. Simply amazed.
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And the branding on the back! Well done RootsFinder |
What a fun post and the photos are priceless! Thanks, Devon!
You deserved to be spotlight. Amazing dedication and talent. What will you do next year? I might need to find out.
Thank you for the mention in your blog. It took my wife and I about eighty hours to build the tree outfit, but it was well worth the effort. It was awesome meeting and hanging out with you. Hope to see you there next year too!
That looks like so much fun! And, what a great way to get children interested in genealogy.
Thanks Marian! That's me, the fun girl. I believe if family history isn't fun, you're doing it wrong. But I just realized, I needed to add a photo of my daughter and me at ComicCon.