GR2 Bwana Spoons WTF Tour

It was sizzling in the valley. Temps were 103 but it felt hotter. Nate and I had things to do to prepare for SDCC and Bwana's show at GR2 was today too. Despite the debilitating heat we got going a little after 12.

After a brief stop at Little Tokyo we headed off to GR2 for the show. We were the first people there for the show. They were setting up a BBQ and the four square games.

The Killers and Stevens were already out on display but not for sale yet so I had time to decide what I wanted.

When Bwana appeared I got to ask him about how he feels about the airbrush. He said he loves using it. The Gargamel guys got him his airbrush and paints. He does acknowledge that he is still getting used to it and will plan a day with the guys at Gargamel for further learning of techniques when he goes to Thrashout in September.

I was happy to hear that as there is a lot of potential for amazing airbrush customs from Bwana and his playful palette of colors will work well with the medium. Which led to the question of how did he airbrush before, as I have a sprayed custom from him and he said it was done via spray paint. Which explains the somewhat sticky nature of my custom but with a lot of time with the spray paint medium, Bwana was able to master that and I am hoping his airbrushing skills will reach that level. I have no doubts that it will.

Which was why I was undecided with the Killer. The show was not starting for another hour and Nate and I decided to get some drinks. We walked and talked about it for a bit. We got our drinks and came back and hung outside the store. It was hot at GR2 but not as bad as the valley. Plus there was a pleasant, strong breeze blowing to keep us cool.

Went back in again and looked at the Killer. After sometime I decided to get it. I liked how the top of the KIller was done. I can see Bwana experimenting with vertical lines.

I did pass on the Steven. You really have to pick and choose and following a completist mindset with the WTF Killers and Stevens is just sheer foolishness financially and asthetically as Bwana is still learning to use the airbrush. Right now it's hit or miss with each one for me and it's mostly miss at the moment. I have to really love it. I am not being an ass but I know Bwana has the talent to pwnd the airbrush but it's not going to happen overnight.

But he's a quick learner as pictured below with the SDCC Steven.

Everything about this particular Steven shows big improvements. I love the fade on the hands. The back has an awesome pink fade on the wings.

Now that's the kind of fading I want to see! It's gorgeous and the color choices work together instead of against each other. I am so relieved that I don't have to chase this one.

I won the Pencil Fight Tournament at GR2! This was my prize.

I didn't think I would do well as I have never played this game before. Nate taught me a few pointers like aiming and hitting hard. There were three rounds. I did well on the first and met Nate for the semi-finals. Which was ironic as the other pair at the semi-finals were boyfriend and girlfriend as well. It was a couple showdown! I told Nate sorry but I am going to beat your ass in this game. LOL

Bwana said the Grasshut finals was between Le Merde and his wife. XD

Nate's pencil broke as he attempted to hit mine so I won that round and faced off with Danielle. I hope I got her name correctly.

We were hitting hard. But after four minutes of little or no progess we decided to do it sudden death and just gripped our pencils and pushed at each other. Her pencil broke and I was like...EH?!

I could not believe I won. I was exhausted. In a daze I received my prize from Bwana and I recall my hands were still shaking and fingers numb I held up the prizes and smiled like a dumbass. I decided to share pics of me since, well... people were taking pics of me with the prizes and I was like oh well. I don't really like to have my picture taken but it couldn't be avoided.

Shortly after, I said bye bye to Bwana and Nate and I topped off our day with a quiet dinner at Curry House. We had a blast!

I can't wait for SDCC. Bwana and Gargamel are bringing so much good stuff that it's going to be difficult to decide what to buy. I think it will be a spirited foot race to the Gargamel booth for many people on Preview Night.