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!

Day 1: MAS Explodes Out the Gate!

8:00am…no alarm rings but, in high fashion, MAS is up and charged for the day (Well, Jorge and Anibal were, I needed to be woken up, thanks Jorge). But seriously, we were revved and ready! Chef Anibal had the breakfast ready for the crew, a mixture of eggs, hash-browns, sausage and bacon (wow), and next thing you know, the car is loaded up and we are on the Jersey Turnpike on our way to the Lincoln Tunnel!

By the time we reach the Con, other exhibitors where picking up their badges and setting up, with us loaded up behind them but a little thing fell in the mix, New York Parking! Answer, $50.00 (ain't gonna happen)! So Jorge, in his divine wisdom says, “Hey, we could park this bad boy in the Bronx and take the train down (Right now, Jorge is sounding like freakin Einstein!) So after very little deliberation, Anibal and I say “That's the move!"). Why? Because we got to stay with, “the stuff!”

In any case, here is Jorge gunning down the highway while we look like independent comic creators without a booth! So we go inside, carry our arsenal of books and one folding table and set up and what do ya know, Boom! One Russ mini sold before we could brush the wrinkles out of the table cloth! Now, Anibal and I are looking at each other like, “did that just happen?” and the answer is, Boom! Another sale , back to back!

The next thing we know, the fuse is lit! We are handing out cards and engaging the customers, but there was still one piece missing in the sales team, the M in MAS, Jorge Medina, but we trudge on, until we see Jorge who comes in, ready to rock and roll! Now the comic cipher is complete! And then, "Ka-ching"!... another sale; this time a third Russ Mini (these things seemed to move like buns in a delicatessen!) But there was a slight fork in the road, I, Jonathan, have to go to work, in which time Anibal and Jorge are talking smack about me leaving early right behind my back (literally). Can you believe it, little old me? (That’s it! I’m taking the day off. Target, in the future, the Friday of Convention Day, you’ll have to spin your own pizzas…sorry).

So, I go but not without bringing some books with me and a few moments later, the flame that started ignites into a sales brush fire! Two Russ shirts are sold, along with a Street Journal Tee, and these flames don't die until shop is closed (at least for Friday)!

And so, after a great first day, Anibal and Jorge go on their merry way, off to pick me up from work (which, when they get there I am, you guessed it, making pizza) and after that we are on the Deegan, about to go over the GW bridge, pumped for Saturday, celebrating a great start, ending the day with a donut and, for all of you, a brand New Blog! See ya at the show and tune into the next blog, for …
….Day Two; The Sequel

MAS Marches Into the Future!

MAS marches into the future with their own prototype action figure!As MAS steadily moves forward to set new trends, there seems to be no area they fear to tread, so we introduce you to the first, 5377 prototype action figure! Under the precise sculpting hand of Animal Arroyo, he was virtually able to replicate a visual... concept of what the figure, if licensed might be. Now, when this prototype will come to fruition, is anyone’s guess, but for those whose eyes it does catch, keep watching, because one never knows; 5377 may be on your local toy shelf one day!

And for all those who wondered about the Prototypes development, check our Face book Masmediastudios group page in the upcoming days as we give you a step-by-step visual scrapbook of how it was done!

MAS Brings You the Goods!

October 8th! That date rings like Christmas bells to every fan boy in the land cause they know that the New York Comic Con is coming to town! Now I wouldn't call myself a "fan boy", not by true fan boy standards (*See Jonathan Syphax for true fan boy standards) but I too am excited for the show! My reasons are a bit different however... you see I, as well as my MAS Media brothers, will be taken part in the show not as attendees but as exhibitors and we have a lot of goodies for all ya'll! True this is not our first time as exhibitors at the show, but doesn't every time feel like the first? Maybe it's just me.

First up folks, I am proud to announce that our title Russ5377 will be available at the show and not just the first issue... no, no, no! We have been hard at work and promise to have issues 1-4 available for sale! Now I know in an earlier post I mentioned we would have 5 out of the 6 issues, but due to uncontrollable circumstances (finances: gotta keep it real), we will have 4 out of the 6, which isn't bad. Still, the series will be complete very soon and issues 5 and 6 will definitely see the light of day!

Also my friends and fans of Russ... a bit of news to you will be a change in the logo of the Russ title! "What change?" you ask... you better make it to the Javitz Center in a few weeks and find out!

And now, in Street Journal News... our flagship title gets one issue older! The six part mini series continues as MAS brings you Street Journal #3! The urban drama you all love continues to get hot in this new installment brought to you by the talented Mr. Anibal Arroyo and the very capable story telling prowess of one Jonathan Syphax! The cover is colored by our good friend and very gifted artist, Mr. Victor Claudio! Don't miss out on issue 3 and if you didn't get a chance to pick up the first two issues, what are you waiting for? Luckily, we will have those available for sale as well.

Tee shirts for both titles will also be available as well as other surprises and cool giveaways! See you guys at booth 430 the weekend of October 8th! Mark it on your calendars boys and girls, cause Christmas comes to NYC early this year!

See you there!
I'm out!
Medinamus!

Update! Anibal takes on Pin-up Art!

If you have heard of MAS, then it’s a sure-fire bet that somewhere, amongst the wild world of independent comics, you heard of Anibal Arroyo, (the artist of the well-received urban drama, “Street Journal,”). What you might not have known is that this low key creative force, has, in his visual bag of tricks, the makings of a great pin-up artist as well (Sorry Anibal, old boy, but I had to let the secret out of the bag. You’re just goanna have to suck it up and deal with the independent stardom that comes with it. Look at it this way; at least you already got the shades and the hat).

In fact, he is currently in the process of completing a piece, fully penciled and inked for the upcoming NY Comic Con(sorry, I can’t say who or what the sketch is. You just have to come to the Con and stop by booth #430 for the answer to that).

What I can tell you is I snuck a peek at the end stages of development, and it is a dusey! For those few disbelievers, check out his previous art. Think of this way, if his past work is any inclination of what is in store at the show, then get ready, because it is going to blow the roof off the place!

MAS Missing No MOre!

Hey familia!
What's happening? I know, I know, wtf? omg! smh! and all that stuff! But you have to understand guys, we are trying here! hahaha! No excuses, however, and to be honest... I really have none. I'm here to tell you guys, as my brother from another mother Mr. Syphax already told you....WE ARE GOING TO BE AT NEW YORK COMIC CON IN OCTOBER!!! Oh yeah, I'm yelling that ish!

It's exciting for us to be able to be at the show consecutively since the show opened up in New York a few years ago. At the time we were rolling with our buddy Samuel Vera and his Crazee Machine, but now we are rolling solo as MAS Media Studios and have been for a couple of years. The road is quite bumpy on the way to success and we have hit quite a few pot holes, but I'm happy to report that we are still here and still rolling!

This year we are trying to bring new product and it has not been easy but I don't think you guys will be disappointed. As we hit the show in October, we will have books 1,2 and 3 of Street Journal as well as books 1-5 of Russ 5377. Tee shirts for Russ will also be on sale as well as the classic Street Journal tee! Jonathan mentioned how we are moving towards a new direction at the end of this year and it's all good stuff! MAS Media will be bringing new things in 2011 and I know it's maybe too soon to mention in this post, but we definitely wanna hit you guys with some new projects!

Promises, promises...right? Well stick around boys and girls and you shall see! Only time will tell... In the meantime, don't forget to make a date with us on October 8th-10th at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City for one of the biggest shows in the world!

Chat with ya'll soon!
Medinamus