MAS CHARGES INTO DAY #4

MAS Charges forward for a final day #4

And here we are, day four at The 2011, New York Comic Convention and, what is, the final sales and networking push for our Independent Comic Creators. Sure, we managed to inch in a bit of fun here and there. We took a picture with Optimus, Styled in Bumble Bee and caught a camera shot with Cat Girl(Anibal, you are right. I definitely had to get closer...Holla;)

(To see what i'm talking about, go to the Masmediastudios Facebook to see the pic!)

But the three man team at MAS were well aware that the opening bell was closing in and the rush would begin, so, we raced back to our table and prepare ourselves for the oncoming rush, and boy, did it come!

Within minutes, it looked like a Saturday! The convention packed in and soon, the sales push was on, but one thing became crystal clear. One of MAS'S unsung heros would raise from the ashes yet again. Yep, you guessed it; It's ours Futuristic, butt kicking bad butt(I know...that'a alot of butts in the same sentence, but we can't say the other word. Sorry, this is a family title)leading the sales charge for a second day in a row. True, MAS was on deck, still, it was Russ 5377 that was the headliner, captivating the audience and leading sales and with the final issue right around the corner for release, I dear to say that this rear(didn't say butt, ha, ha) stomper of evil doers is going to become one of Independent Comics greatest Hero's!

But don't forget about the Street Journal Graphic Novel either. Sales did continue for our Young, inner-city writer, Tyreke, as more Street Journal Graphic Novels continued to move. With a brand new cover for the first Graphic Novel, along with the development and launch of the final three stories, that will be compiled into the second Graphic Novel, we anticipate a true Indepedeant Classic!

So, what will become of MAS? Well, we can't let any more secrets out. You have to keep coming back for further developments, but what ever it is, it will be ground breaking!

Also, MAS would like to thank everyone at The New York Comic Con for having us yet another year and supporting us and, on behalf of Jonathan Syphax, Anibal Arroyo and Jorge Medina, we would like to say Thank you. We can't wait until next year, and in addition, we would like to thank, you, the fans, for your continued support and love. We are blessed to have it. Until next time, keep tuned in and to all you New York Convention heads, we'll see ya next year.

MAS Convention Re-cap: Day #3

Day #3

And the race was on!
But this time MAS wasn't the only Independent with new or revamped projects on the table. Right next to us, sharing our table was the dynamic creative dueo, Robert Nunez and his wife and partner in crime, Isibeel Nunez, pushing his new creator ownend title that was debute at the con, Hybridborn! The turn out for the day was overwhelming but there was a surprise. It was not the new graphic novel that rose from the independent ashes(at least not immediately)but Hybridborn, which had went strong for the full three days thus far and, to MAS surprise, yep, you guessed it, our fighting mad hero, Russ! That's right our fearless friend was selling out hands over fist!
The stunning visuals and high action, panel layouts made true believers(sorry Marvel, but the catch phrase is too good to leave out) of any would be fans. Issue after issue sold out like glass rings at a wedding party!
Then again, Russ has an edge as a full color title that promises all five book which are all presently available for purchase and the final climatic Final Issue(#6) a breath away from completion. It was well into three hours before the first sales spark for the "Street Journal"Graphic Novel was set. Overall, the Graphic Novel did do very well and brought in new fans, but it was Hybridborn and Russ that stole the show!

So, it was off to day four and who knew what that entailed. Either way, our trusty Independent crew, tired but amped was set and ready for one final dance under the Convention lights.

Day 2: MAS DROPS A HUGE SURPRISE ON THE INDEPENDENT COMIC WORLD!

"Street Journal Graphic Novel: Vol#1".

Now that is huge! Loaded with extras, including reference to script to Art comparisons, five hot full page sketches, character development notes and histories; MAS builds a Graphic Novel rivaled by few books of its genre that had came before it, but there was a huge challenge to overcome..

How does MAS market and sell the Graphic Novel to its already established audience, especially on a day where most attendees are more spectators than potential consumers? Well, the first part of the question is simple enough, give them a experience that stays far beyond the interaction itself? Do something creative with the experiecnce, maybe even alittle zany. Let's face it, this is not a suit and tie world when it comes to a Comic Convention floor and thank God for that. The costumes would't be half as creative. Indepedent work would not be half as fresh or original and, most importantly, Cat Women costumes as well as Supermans would not be as eye popping! With all that great stuff, who wants normalcy? I'd rather take a purring Cat Women any day and twice on Sunday!

So, what was the ultimate verdict of the day; New "Street Journal Graphic Novel," strong comic connection and some wild costumed attendees and great fans! That makes for a wining friday, a forward trust into Satuday and a wild ride for Sunday!

Either way, I'd check in to see what's next, because virtually anything could happen at the Masmediastudios booth!

It's Here! Day #1 @ The New York Comic Convention 2011!

Hello all of you MAS Media Studios Fans! This is the direct buzz on the MAS booth party @ The New York Comic Con...And what a grand celebration it was. Right from the gate MAS, along with comic creator, Robert Nunez (Author of Hybridborn) was fired up to sell. Anticipation was high as many great connections were made by the MAS Media Studios Crew; who was shooting the breeze with other Indy's in the field, including Keith Murphy, but before we realized it, the Celebration had begun!

Immediately, the flow of fans was constant. From the first customer both Robert Nunez and MAS Media Studios began selling their products, and selling them and, yep, you guessed it, selling them, and before they knew it, what became one sale boomed into a constant wave of fan support, but that wasn't it. There was a bigger surprise... the mother load of MAS developments via overnight express. You guessed it, its....sorry, can't tell this one folks but the surprise will be revealed tomorrow at the booth, along with a lot of great games, prizes and videos and picture images for those of you, the fans to enjoy along with those of you who could not make this gala event. So tune back in to see the surprise right here, get your party faces on and get ready for day two of the MAS Media Studios booth bash @ booth 2750. The times, believe me, are about to get wilder!

Here we are! Two more months until the stellar comic event of the year, The New York Comic Convention @ the Jacob Jazits Convention Center! Now, in high style, MAS will be representing it's titles at the show, along with our usual road dogs, James and Carlos, but what you might not know is that we have a new addition to the scene (well...he's not new, but it has been a little while since he's been in the Convention Circuit; You might remember him from the Crazee Comic Dayz. There it is...another shout out to Sam. Well, he deserves it). This year, we'll be joined by comic creator, image devastator, Robert Nunez, and he has a little surprise in store for all independent comic fans, but you have to check us out at booth#2750 to find out what all the celebrating is about. Sorry, but we can't spoil the surprise but believe me, you want to visit the booth to see this one!

As for MAS, this year it's all about having fun, connecting back with our fans and other independents (and main stream) creators and young business men and women, while linking up with other writers, creators, and artist. And all though Street Journal will be available for purchase, this year its all about the big guy, our lovable, futuristic hero, RUSS 5377! Yep, he's busting butt and making his way through to convention circuit this year, full throttle; so don't miss out! Be there at the MAS booth for all the fun and excitement!

Well, that's the general recap and the 411 on all the goings on in the MAS camp. It's gonna be a blast! Keep visiting our website Masmediastudios.com, and join the MAS Media Independenat Comic World today!

Day 3! The Final Charge!

Welcome to the last installment of...

MAS Adventures at the New York Comic Con for the year 2010!

Here we are; Day 3! Down to the home stretch!

There’s no overtime, and, at best, just a few seconds left on the clock, which means that the MAS Crew has to find a way to end the event strong, in MAS style!

As all the days preceding, Sunday, has its specific hurtles to over come! First off, by day three, we are popped! For the last 24 hours MAS has been on full octane, flooring the gas pedal down to the metal with very little let up! We’ve had a blast Day 1 & 2(for a run down of the previous action, just check out the previous blogs), but by now, our Superman capes are somewhat frayed, so we must find a way to dig deep and reach our mark! Let’s face it, the attendance on Sundays are usually a steady drop from Saturdays, which means, you guessed it, less people;

...But no fear! It seemed the comic independent Gods were shinning down upon us, because the crowds poured in. To our surprise, the last day seemed to be more packed than the first, which was a sure fire sign that not only is the popularity of the show growing, but so should our sales! That is all the incentive MAS needed to get ready to strike, rejuvenated the MAS Team, setting in motion a sales display for the independent history books! From the gate, sale after sale flooded in, and what may have began as a single book sale mushroomed into a progressive push of prints and sales packages!

...Alas, the clock ticked down to the final seconds of the show. It was not long before the MAS team closed out the day, with a Profit! That’s right, you read correctly, a Profit (say that ten times fast). By the end of the day, MAS had accomplished 3 things that many say is impossible! We were able to take in a profit, reserve a table and, get this, walk away with our individual pockets a little less empty!

Conclusion, the three days at the Con was a huge success, cementing our place within the New York Comic Convention circuit, while providing us with a solid business foundation, motivating MAS to create and innovate the independent market for 2011!

MAS would like to give a special thanks to Mark Fincher of Reed Exhibitions and the New York Comic Con, James Seetal and Carlos Rivera(Writer/Creator of Neo-Dan), including all family, friends and fans that supported us, and also, a special thanks to Ka-Blam Publishing, whose polished professionalism and efficient publishing service allowed us to go to the Convention fully stocked and ready to go. Oh, and I can’t forget my brothers in crime, the MAS Crew!

So that's it! This particularMAS adventure has reached it's endpoint. Continue to stay tuned! Updates will be made to the web-site and new projects are on the way, and for those who are wondering about our next engagement, check the ONE THE ROAD section of our web-site. It’s all there! Well, happy reading and well catch you at the next blog!

Day 2! In the Words of Syphaxius:

"Here we are, Day 2 and MAS now has the daunting task of following up a huge sales day with an even bigger one! Not an easy task, especially in an environment guaranteed to be shoulder to shoulder! Now, in my “vast” years of sales experience, I’ve came to this simple truth, ones’ second wind (or in our case, sales day) is the most important one there is because it sets the momentum for the following day. It is very likely that if you have a strong sales day midway, then that momentum will carry you through to a win at the end! Games are won virtually from the second half on, in some cases full court press steps up and leads are either gain (or loss) at this point (simple law of averages, that and a little of Jon’s principles of selling…ha ha, get me? but see, it does hold a lot of weight)….

….So I had to rally the troop but the MAS Crew, knowing this, had something for those “stinking law of averages, and Jon’s rules! Our counterbalance, the entire MAS team on deck, along with, our Road dog, the infamous, Jim, Jim (shouts to you aka “Tough Dog!)”

With these pieces in place, MAS went on a rampage, tearing up the sales floor with a flurry of sales combinations that would even make Joe Frazier,” dizzy! Cards were being passed out! All points of sales were being hit! Each customer was being engaged! Product was being promoted and prints were being sold! ( Anibal was so pumped that he did not purchase one action figure, now that is monumental) Sales came in like a monsoon! I tell ya, MAS was amped and collectively lived up to its name, placing another brick in the constructing of the MAS dream!

Before we knew it, the phenomena known as the New York Comic Convention closed shop for its second day! With our inventory a lot lighter and 1,000 5377 books dancing in our heads, we went on our merry way, geared up for the next day. With our hearts and minds, we were ready to roll, anticipating nothing less than a strong close out to finish the weekend! Let’s just hope that we could make our goal a reality. Personally, I’d put my money on MAS!

Tune in for the conclusion of “The Adventures of MAS: The Convention Chronicles,” Day 3. (I know, it’s been used before but hey, even Shakespeare took a few good titles of his own!)"

And that was the recap of Day 2 according to Jon. A bit late we know, but better late than never right? Day 3 recap to come. Heh heh!