Con-tamination 2010

Billing itself as "St. Louis' first horror, sci-fi and pop culture convention," the first-ever "Con-tamination" took place over the weekend of April 30-May 2 at the Holiday Inn-Southwest Viking Conference Center. Photos by Jason Stoff.
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Brittany, Miranda, Lavendar and Amber - Kentucky girls interested in tattoos and piercings.
Brittany, Miranda, Lavendar and Amber - Kentucky girls interested in tattoos and piercings.
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Aside from art, movies, and memorabilia, clothing was for sale in generous amounts.
Aside from art, movies, and memorabilia, clothing was for sale in generous amounts.
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Michael Nicolosi, the voice of Clown in the animated Spawn cartoon, was more than happy to chat about his audition with Todd McFarlane and his work with Corey Feldman and Corey Haim in Dream A Little Dream 2.
Michael Nicolosi, the voice of Clown in the animated Spawn cartoon, was more than happy to chat about his audition with Todd McFarlane and his work with Corey Feldman and Corey Haim in Dream A Little Dream 2.
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You want collectibles? You got 'em. Even a plush Osbourne family wasn't out of the question.
You want collectibles? You got 'em. Even a plush Osbourne family wasn't out of the question.
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Tables upon tables of rare and out-of-print DVD's awaited movie buffs.
Tables upon tables of rare and out-of-print DVD's awaited movie buffs.
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Bethany and Adalae were particularly excited about meeting Dawn of the Dead cast members – and, presumably, nap time.
Bethany and Adalae were particularly excited about meeting Dawn of the Dead cast members – and, presumably, nap time.
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George Kosana, also known as Sheriff McClelland from George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and award-winning still photographer, offered fans stories and finger-guns.
George Kosana, also known as Sheriff McClelland from George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and award-winning still photographer, offered fans stories and finger-guns.
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These "Fiveman" action figures share similarities with the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, right down to the colors. Their name in the states? "Sky Rangers."
These "Fiveman" action figures share similarities with the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, right down to the colors. Their name in the states? "Sky Rangers."
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Movie screenings were par for the course at Con-Tamination, including showings of Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead with cast introductions and Q&A's. Suck it, DVD commentary.
Movie screenings were par for the course at Con-Tamination, including showings of Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead with cast introductions and Q&A's. Suck it, DVD commentary.
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A few dedicated attendees wore costumes – including this excellent Shaun of the Dead get-up. Simon Pegg would be proud.
A few dedicated attendees wore costumes – including this excellent Shaun of the Dead get-up. Simon Pegg would be proud.
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Not all of the art was something you'd share with your grandma. In fact, most of it wasn't all that work-safe.
Not all of the art was something you'd share with your grandma. In fact, most of it wasn't all that work-safe.
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Becky and Chris felt a special need to see the Batmobile. Who can blame them?
Becky and Chris felt a special need to see the Batmobile. Who can blame them?
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Liz and Matt, two performers in the Night of the Living Dead puppet show, perused the show floor before their 3 p.m. performance.
Liz and Matt, two performers in the Night of the Living Dead puppet show, perused the show floor before their 3 p.m. performance.
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Artists of the erotic, extreme and macabre were found in all corners of the convention.
Artists of the erotic, extreme and macabre were found in all corners of the convention.
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The Prince of Persia movie booth hosted a sword-fight in the middle of the exhibit's walking space.
The Prince of Persia movie booth hosted a sword-fight in the middle of the exhibit's walking space.
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Artist Billy Tickett surrounded by his creations.
Artist Billy Tickett surrounded by his creations.
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Joel Robinson's art was decidedly painterly, and he contributed to a Vincent Price book.
Joel Robinson's art was decidedly painterly, and he contributed to a Vincent Price book.
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Hometown artist Travis Molitor sold both two and three-dimensional art.
Hometown artist Travis Molitor sold both two and three-dimensional art.
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All levels of memorabilia were available for the dedicated collector to sift through.
All levels of memorabilia were available for the dedicated collector to sift through.
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Con-tamination was indeed fun for the whole family. So long as the whole family had gas masks.
Con-tamination was indeed fun for the whole family. So long as the whole family had gas masks.
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