A Look Back at Comic Con International 2011, a.k.a. Geek Vegas

Another year has passed for San Diego’s widely successful Comic Con International. We at Red Sky Trader enjoyed the Steampunk and Medieval Renaissance costumes best! This great exhibition of Comic glory began in the 70s, inspired by comic book writer Will Eisner. Eisner’s legend lives on in today’s Comic Con with the Will Eisner Awards given out each year.

The evolution of this event is pretty extraordinary. It all began in a garage. It was a gathering of a few individuals who lived and breathed everything comic. Fans and collectors got together to sell and trade their possessions and art. The convention grew too large to be held in a tiny garage and so it moved to the basement of the US Grant Hotel, located in the middle of Downtown San Diego. Vendors, illustrators and writers were invited to join this event. The popularity of this event eventually outgrew the Hotel’s basement, leading the way for San Diego’s Convention Center to open its doors to the more than 130,000 Comic fans that mingle through the vendors, artists and actors these days. It is the world’s largest comic convention and it is still growing!

This year we were lucky enough to be a part of the San Diego Comic Con International. Perhaps you saw some of the Red Sky Trader fliers on the Freebies Table. If you happen to have one still lying in your oversized tote bag, make sure you head over to http://redskytrader.com to use your promo code soon! It will save you 25% off any purchase. Start planning your costume for next year with the help of Red Sky Trader! Red Sky Trader has all of your Medieval, Costume Amor and Steampunk needs!

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Steampunk Accessories and More at RedSkyTrader

This may not be "medieval" but if you enjoy the Steampunk fantasy genre, Redskytrader.com is the place to shop! We had recently sold some of our products to a Steampunk artist who makes leather costume goods that you may view here: Facebook. We hope to do more business with this talented individual, but for many of those who are just looking for a simple yet attractive accessory to go with your Steampunk attire, whether it is a masquerade mask or a brass compass to even a brass telescope, we have all your little accessory needs to have you looking your best for the next Steampunk Convention!

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The Outstanding Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Today we got orders from a very special buyer! Ever heard of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival located in the very beautiful Vancouver Canada? Well today we got two orders from them, requesting 2 steel medieval breastplates and 2 conquistador steel helmets for costumes that will be worn for one of their outstanding plays, we are pleased to do business with these talented individuals who are not only great performers, but a not-for-profit organization as well, bringing to life Shakespeare’s stories through a visual performances. Be sure to take a trip down to Vancouver Canada this summer for the celebration of the 22nd season in 2011, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.

All of us over at RedSkyTrader would like to wish the Bard on the Beach good luck on their event. "Be not afraid of greatness" – William Shakespeare

One Stop Shop For Mardi Gras Masks

So that time is upon us again, that time of celebration, we are talking about Mardi Gras! Here at redskytrader.com, we want to help you get that party going! If your one of our regular online shoppers, than you should know that we sell venetian masks, which were used centuries ago to hide one’s identity from the general public. These elegant masks are still used today for celebrations, such as Mardi Gras! Our masks are absolutely perfect for such an occasion!

We would just like all you guys to know that since it is that special time again, we will offer you 5% off your next purchase of a Venetian Mask! Use Promo Code "MardiGras11" to receive your 5% discount on any of our masks, better hurry though offer expires on the 15th!

~RedSkyTrader