FWIW, I know someone in the Sonar line got his Hyde greatest hits cd signed, even though they had said over and over again that only VAMPS merchandise would be allowed.

Btw, in case anyone's interested, here are the autographs that we got at Columbia and Baltimore:

(07-19-2009, 02:32 AM)celeste_ Wrote:

(07-19-2009, 01:46 AM)polarwhiteseal Wrote: Is that an official announcement? If so...

HONESTLY. REALLY DUMB! Many fans spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars just to come see VAMPS. I know it's kind of wrong to bring L'Arc/HYDE/Oblivion Dust merchandise for them to sign since it is VAMPS, but maybe some fans aren't as up-to-date with their collections as they are with the music. There should be some sort of leniency.(spell check)

What about 3rd party items? I really like, atleast, to get my guitar sign.

Yes, that's an official announcement.

True that maybe some people aren't up to date on their collections, but I think that most fans who spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars to come see VAMPS and got in line early enough to get into the autograph signing probably own at least one CD.

I've got no idea about having your guitar signed. Maybe they would make an exception for that?

im bringing it anyways. If not, I guess I will shell out some money for a shirt and a CD

Noctilca-Coolio~ I think I'd rather have my CD signed like that so it won't smudge or anything. But I feel that I'll just let HYDE and K.A.Z have their way with it once the day actually comes, despite my preference.

You got a fan signed too? Was this fan some of the merchandise sold at the LIVE?

(07-20-2009, 01:30 AM)glamorousdreamer Wrote: Noctilca-Coolio~ I think I'd rather have my CD signed like that so it won't smudge or anything. But I feel that I'll just let HYDE and K.A.Z have their way with it once the day actually comes, despite my preference.

You got a fan signed too? Was this fan some of the merchandise sold at the LIVE?

I am curious too. Are they selling the fans? I have one I got at Anime Expo ...

(07-20-2009, 01:51 AM)gakkuhai Wrote:

(07-20-2009, 01:30 AM)glamorousdreamer Wrote: Noctilca-Coolio~ I think I'd rather have my CD signed like that so it won't smudge or anything. But I feel that I'll just let HYDE and K.A.Z have their way with it once the day actually comes, despite my preference.

You got a fan signed too? Was this fan some of the merchandise sold at the LIVE?

I am curious too. Are they selling the fans? I have one I got at Anime Expo ...

In Baltimore, before the autograph session, they were only selling fans-$2 and cd's-$20. All other merchandise was for sale once the doors opened, which included black, neon pink, neon green t's-$20, killer programs-$25, wristbands, bottleopeners, and some other stuff including the fans and cd's.
The actual autograph session was pretty organized, amazingly. And there was ample time to buy something to get signed, cuz they only let like 10 ppl through the doors at a time to form a mini line to buy stuff if need be, get it signed, and exit, then the next group of 10 came in.
They gave out little tickets to the first 200 fans in line. They put up a barrier behind that 200th person, and made the other ppl in line stay where they were. It all worked out pretty good. Except a few ppl were missing from the line to go to the bathroom, etc., and got skipped over. So I suggest if you must leave the line do it atleast an hour before your scheduled signing.

(07-20-2009, 02:20 AM)jrockisjoujou Wrote:

(07-20-2009, 01:51 AM)gakkuhai Wrote:

(07-20-2009, 01:30 AM)glamorousdreamer Wrote: You got a fan signed too? Was this fan some of the merchandise sold at the LIVE?

I am curious too. Are they selling the fans? I have one I got at Anime Expo ...

In Baltimore, before the autograph session, they were only selling fans-$2 and cd's-$20.

What she said I picked up the fan at the Columbia show, which had everything for sale but the t-shirts, IIRC (although they had the shirts back at Sonar). I saw someone walking around with a really neat VAMPS fan that was round and had a much fancier plastic handle, and when I asked her where she got it, she said that a Japanese girl had dropped it and left it on the ground, so she assumed it was Japanese merchandise only.

(07-20-2009, 02:20 AM)jrockisjoujou Wrote: The actual autograph session was pretty organized, amazingly. And there was ample time to buy something to get signed, cuz they only let like 10 ppl through the doors at a time to form a mini line to buy stuff if need be, get it signed, and exit, then the next group of 10 came in.
They gave out little tickets to the first 200 fans in line. They put up a barrier behind that 200th person, and made the other ppl in line stay where they were. It all worked out pretty good. Except a few ppl were missing from the line to go to the bathroom, etc., and got skipped over. So I suggest if you must leave the line do it atleast an hour before your scheduled signing.

Oh, wow, I didn't realize some people missed out because they weren't in line at the right time! Man, I feel sorry for those folks. But I do agree with you - it was definitely very organized. I was really surprised.

Speaking of lines, I mentioned her in another thread, but did any of you see the woman who paid $20 to cut in line? I don't know if she'll be going to other shows, but people might want to keep an eye out for her since she cut waaaay ahead in line at both Sonar and the Otakon panel. She's a very thin, older woman with blonde hair and wears long, bohemian-style dresses. I feel sorry for the people that she cheated out of a spot (both for the autograph and the panel, where she and a guy who I'm guessing is her husband cut to almost the very front of the line).

I was kinda sad it was only Hyde and KAZ. I mean it makes sense, they are VAMPS, but... I wanted to see the rest of them up close (again). ^^;; I'm glad I had all 5 of them sign my album at Warped Tour now. :'D;;

I was going to take my HYDE photobook to the Autograph session in Las Angeles, but sadly I won't be able to attend the concert. I'm hoping they'll do a surprise session in Las Vegas.

(07-22-2009, 04:58 AM)Guest Wrote: I was going to take my HYDE photobook to the Autograph session in Las Angeles, but sadly I won't be able to attend the concert. I'm hoping they'll do a surprise session in Las Vegas.

You won't be able to have that signed anyway. It's for official VAMPS merchandise only. :-/

@Seattle autograph session, I saw VAMPS signed on a fan's messenger bag. I'm surprised!!!