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TomFulp

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Hi there! In case you didn't know, I created newgrounds. No, it wasn't made by some giant company - just some dumb kid. I also co-founded the Behemoth; we made Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers. Yoink!

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TomFulp

Comic-Con Prep

Posted by TomFulp Jul. 20, 2007 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Today is my last day in the office before I fly out to San Diego on Sunday. I have to leave in an hour for a wedding and tomorrow we'll be celebrating April's birthday, since I'll be away on July 23rd, her REAL birthday. April couldn't come out to Comic-Con this year because all her vacation days were spent on our honeymoon. :(

I figured for the sake of a blog post, I'd talk about some of the preparation! The Castle Crashers demo is already prepped and ready to go in San Diego. We've also shipped out the 20,000 Newgrounds flyers we'll be giving away - each featuring the artwork from the Flash Portal front page, with artist autographs on the back (re-prints, not signed in ink).

We will be introducing five new NG shirts at Comic-Con, all of which are already waiting in San Diego. We'll be bringing our remaining stock of AngryFaic shirts, as well as NG stickers, AngryFaic stickers, Pico sticker sheets and NEW Tankmen sticker sheets (see crappy scan below)!

We've also packed up two widescreen monitors that we'll be using for Castle Crashers in the Behemoth booth. Tim got a Sprint data plan for his laptop, so we'll have Newgrounds up and running on a flat panel TV in the Newgrounds booth. We won't let people browse the site, but we'll play music from the Audio Portal and play movies by request when it's convenient.

This is the first year that Newgrounds has its own booth, rather than sharing space with the Behemoth. We'll be at booth 4529, around the corner from the Behemoth and adjacent to the College University booth!

For the flight, I'm bringing a book given to me by FrostedMuffins' dad last year after Comic-Con: Smart Bomb. I've already read the first three chapters, but I'd feel like a real jerk if I hadn't read the entire book by the time I see him again. It's a great book, too! I love reading about stuff like the IGF and Cliffy B (the lead designer behind Gears of War). :)

This year is gonna be so insane I'm afraid to even try to list all the people who are showing up. Guys like Luis, The-Swain, Rog, BoMToons, Krinkels and The Super FLASH Bros... Not to mention booths for College University and Tomorrow's Nobodies!

It's gonna be a crazy year.

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Jul. 20, 2007 | 3:31 PM Sekhem says:

Always good to hear about Castle Crashers updates.


Jul. 20, 2007 | 4:05 PM BatDan says:

You can't escape me.
You can't defy me.
You can't destroy me.

For I will be there buying your Tankman stickers or T-Shirts... MUHAHAAHAHAH.

Maybe both.

Jul. 20, 2007 | 4:09 PM TomFulp responds:

We may not be able to defy or destroy you, but we CAN deplete you of your monetary resources!


Jul. 20, 2007 | 4:10 PM ZekeySpaceyLizard says:

This actually reminds me. Tom, I found that folder you sent to me long ago when I won the monthly contest thing. I thought I'd lost it but apparently not.
But yeah. Cool thing is, in it are the OLD Newgrounds stickers. Huge! HUGE STICKERS! All with the old original tank logo.
Very strange.


Jul. 20, 2007 | 4:46 PM Rudy says:

Ah, I wish I could attend to Comic-Con this year but I'll be there next year. Bleh, oh well. Better late than never. ;) Well, enjoy your book -- I've been reading a book called "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." It's a pretty interesting book involving a kid in high school, after that book -- I'll read "The Catcher in the Rye." Hah, well have a good time at Comic-Con. (God I gotta order some of those stickers)


Jul. 20, 2007 | 5:25 PM Grammer says:

Wish I could go :(


Jul. 20, 2007 | 5:27 PM EggfordTheEgg says:

Nice,

For the first time ever, I'm coming out on PREVIEW NIGHT, in order to spend time with you NG guys without having to worry about getting to a panel on time and stuff like that. Also, I'm going to be wearing all the Newgrounds stuff that I've boght over the previous years, making me easier to find.

Tydus


Jul. 20, 2007 | 5:33 PM JediKiller1 says:

Hey Tom! It's Jedi! Ya know Jedi your best bud. Wish I could come to Comic-Con and see you and be like "ZOMG TOM HI SECKZ?" and you'll be like "OK" and then we'd be like "DDLKJFLKDJSLFFDSFDHFJDHFJSHFOHYDSFEH ADKYEAH"DLKJKDLFH" and then "EHH GAHHHHHHH" and we'd laugh about it on the BBS.


Jul. 20, 2007 | 6:32 PM Toonimated says:

cya at comic con dude =)


Jul. 20, 2007 | 7:11 PM DanMalo says:

I'll be there Thursday.... queering it up.


Jul. 20, 2007 | 8:46 PM Senri says:

I want to go so bad.


Jul. 20, 2007 | 9:13 PM Superperpel says:

You won't see me there, but I'll get a T-Shirt somehow...


Jul. 20, 2007 | 9:45 PM Darkside7000 says:

Tom... WE NEED A TRACKED BLOGS SECTION FOR USERPAGES!

Jul. 21, 2007 | 1:03 PM TomFulp responds:

It's on the list. :)


Jul. 20, 2007 | 10:17 PM MaestroRage says:

we'll be there with you in spirit Tom... all... thousands of us. I hope your shoulders can withstand that kind of punishment!

Also have fun! Bring cake.


Jul. 20, 2007 | 11:09 PM Mogly says:

What's going on with Castle Crashers anyway Tom? Its not done with yet is it?

You could set up a webcam at the place, so we could literally be there in spirit like MaestroRage said :)

Have fun.

Jul. 21, 2007 | 1:04 PM TomFulp responds:

Nah, Castle Crashers still has a ways to go. We're making good progress with the on-line multiplayer aspect, though. :)


Jul. 20, 2007 | 11:15 PM Mogly says:

That sounds like a good idea for a collab. But, you shouldnt so much plan it - instead just work it out when you get the entries in. One entry could be a day or night, or maybe a couple of entries could make up one night while only one makes up another. People could even do like a 'what the studio were thinking' boardroom meeting scene, then this could go before or after the day/night main bit.

The world is your toaster, Flump..


Jul. 20, 2007 | 11:17 PM Mogly says:

Whoops, comment above was for your last post. Im to used to having to press backspace or go somewere to leave a message.


Jul. 21, 2007 | 12:49 AM Taloc111 says:

Thats pretty cool


Jul. 21, 2007 | 1:50 AM InkyBoy says:

Haha, sounds awesome. Definitely buying some of that stuff if you guys put it up. Good thing I ordered some of the old NG tank logo stickers before the redesign. Now I have a piece of the old NG. :)
Also, that's a bummer about April.


Jul. 21, 2007 | 3:02 AM Lalo says:

yeah ill also be there, asking for autographs to all those mentioned guys heh.
all the merch in display is free right? right?
lol, anyways i cant wait to play my 15 mins of castle crashers :)


Jul. 21, 2007 | 3:04 AM Lalo says:

OH, by the way i find it funny how you capitalized FLASH on the super flash bros, since you typed it wrong the last time hehe >: )


Jul. 21, 2007 | 5:22 AM TheCriminalDuder says:

One day I shall be at Comic-Con and one day their shall be a Duder-Booth!
I swear it...


...*begins selling drugs for needed money*


Jul. 21, 2007 | 12:00 PM DamienFulp says:

It's definetly gonna be a crazy year. Good luck with all that.


Jul. 21, 2007 | 2:38 PM Ross says:

Tom didn't mention that the entire NG crew (sans James who's in the UK, and Wade who has dad-type responsibilities) will be at Comic-Con also. I heard Bob will be charging people $5 to touch his tattoo - mention this blog comment and get $2 off!


Jul. 21, 2007 | 2:51 PM Hammi says:

Yo Tom, thanx for the stickers. I received that Tankmen sticker sheet days before the redesign started. The stickers are soooo big. Now, where should i stick them...


Jul. 21, 2007 | 3:26 PM fuzzies says:

i wish comic-con was a little closer to me.
i want one fo those tankmen sticker sheets. :/


Jul. 21, 2007 | 3:32 PM Fr0z3nb14d3 says:

Did you know I got banned for 7 days on my birthday for defending you in a thread that called you gay? lol

Anyway dude, I'll be sure to stop by the NG booth when I'm there.


Jul. 21, 2007 | 5:23 PM Mogly says:

ROSS - You lot should of done something like that, like put a little print out tab on a page with Bobs signature on, stating 'Print this and touch my tat - Bob'.


Jul. 21, 2007 | 6:49 PM TechFlash says:

I would go if I could, but in 2 days unfortunately I am leaving to go to Wisconsin with my family, when I'm 18 and in college i'll go though hehe.


Jul. 21, 2007 | 6:55 PM FrozenSheep says:

Tom, why does your userpage smell like secks?


Jul. 21, 2007 | 10:11 PM crazerfish50 says:

bye tom, i'l miss you!!!


Jul. 21, 2007 | 10:38 PM QTB says:

I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


Jul. 21, 2007 | 11:06 PM Supersammyteam says:

Whoa! San diego!? AWESOME!


Jul. 21, 2007 | 11:22 PM Smith says:

Hey tom about a week ago i played castle crashers demo that was released for IGF, its still on show @ ACMI if anyone reading this lives in Melbourne :)


Jul. 21, 2007 | 11:40 PM LazyMuffin says:

Aprils birthday is on July? She must have some wacky parents.

frontpageplskthxnp.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 12:27 AM Officer says:

You know what I want? A 4ft Newgrounds banner for my office at C4, you think you can manage that?

: also, I'm still awaiting my modship, just about due aye? ;)


Jul. 22, 2007 | 12:28 AM Officer says:

Wait, I meant 4m banner.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:01 AM CAPTAIN-COW says:

See ya there tom. Cant wait to get some new shirts and stickers


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:09 AM Darkside7000 says:

Hi - i'm banned from the Audio portal for some reason. I PMed Wade awhile ago but he didn't get it. Anyway, can you tell me why i'm banned? I submitted a brief loading sound awhile ago - which i'm sure isn't against the rules - and thats all i've done. I was hoping to start submitting a few bits of audio work, as i'm pretty new to it, and wanted to use NG to help me improve and get feedback. So can you see why i'm banned and unban me if possible, or atleast tell me what it is I did wrong?

-Thanks, Darksie7000!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:10 AM Luis says:

Me need tankmen smoking shirts. We gotta wish April happy birthday from the rooftop bar.. with or without her ... she'll appreciate being embarassed even miles away.

-L


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:11 AM sirevil says:

this post is improper, I'm telling tom on you.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:14 AM The-word-destroyer says:

Hope its a crazy year lol

Well anyways hows thing's with April?

And just wondering if shes pregnant because man when your old and die need someone to take over NewGrounds lol


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:18 AM KillerCRS says:

You guys should make a Tankmen flash game, and then, release it for a console :P

Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:29 AM TomFulp responds:

OMG I'M TOTALLY GONNA STEAL THAT IDEA AND GET RICH!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:33 AM Jesus-Owns-X says:

I wants those stickers =[]


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:00 AM Cereal says:

where the fuck did you get those muscles from


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:10 AM Spy says:

change "latest flash submissions" to "suggested flash" or something, I'd rather pick what is displayed there.

Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:35 AM TomFulp responds:

We took out a bunch of stuff in order to launch before Comic-Con. You will "eventually" be able to create boxes that feature whatever submissions you want.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:18 AM Probably says:

I'll be there for my 4th year. Don't worry, I won't make you hold up a sign.

-Frank


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:33 AM Kiril-Tupitsin says:

WOW... It might be great being you eh? Heheh.. No seriously, I'm your fan, I mean, you so much successes just from a website, GE-NIUS .
Oh yeah, and lots of good luck there at San Diego Tom =]


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:53 AM davidofmk771 says:

Ahhhh, this sites growing up. I remember first going to club a Seal. A weak or two ago.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:04 AM The-Swain says:

So many of you guys have worked up to this moment as though everything that came prior was just building up it, but I'm only jumping in on the fly. I SHOULD HAVE GONE LAST YEAR, but it looks like I'll be making up for it this time.

Have a dandy flight Tom; we'll see you over the top!

CHARGE!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:06 AM Crownjo says:

We can celebrate my birthday with BEER


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:15 AM HyperactiveYouth says:

Hearing about all the Newgrounds merchandise makes me sad considering the fact I've been following this website since nearly it's creation, and that the only thing newgrounds related I've ever purchased is Alien Hominid. I need a credit card. Curses.

Anyways, it makes me incredibly happy to see this site and it's creators getting the attention and respect they fucking deserve.

Good luck with comic-con and hopefully one of these days I'll have a chance to visit you guys at one of these crazy conventions you appear at.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:51 AM Scribbler says:

This is terrible, now I'll always feel like I'm missing something because I live off your front pages posts. Now with bloggery and user pages, the front page will seem like a distant home to you! What to do?! Oh woe is me.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 4:03 AM cast says:

Does this mean if I want to buy an Angry Faic shirt, I should now because you wont have anymore if you sell out?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 4:34 AM EvilPinkPig says:

Have fun at Comic-Con, my friend David is going and I'll tell him to check out the booth. By the way can't wait for Castle Crashers to come out!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 4:42 AM bounthunter says:

Wow! All this plus the redesign sounds really good! But what about (this is for the redesign) an edit button?! Is it happening? Oh well reply to this ;)


Jul. 22, 2007 | 5:07 AM LeeJaySan says:

That's wicked Tom! I'd wish I were in the US for that! Coz' that would be an insane event! I mean showing most of the flash movies and sounding the music from the audio portal? SWEET! Good Luck to both of ya and April! ^^


Jul. 22, 2007 | 5:10 AM DJkazuya says:

Need..... Angreh Faic... T-shirt...


Jul. 22, 2007 | 5:25 AM MCU says:

Have a good time Tom!
Or if you already went, Hope you had a good time.
Man, how did you get smart enough to make a website so young?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 6:15 AM BradNewsom says:

Great redesign. One feature that should be added next time is the full screen function available in flash 9. What you can do is create a shell flash that adjusts size to the the user's flash upload, and pop up by moving the mouse to the top of the flash's top boundaries......or just activate the function in the page to allow the flash actionscript to use the FullScreen function.

Just a though....just a though. :)


Jul. 22, 2007 | 6:41 AM ineedhalp says:

I SHALL BE THERE TO AWKWARDLY SHAKE THY HAND, FOLLOWED UP BY A SWIFT BLOW OF EQUALLY AWKWARD SILENCE.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 8:33 AM Steve84 says:

wish I could go maybe I can go next year if it's cool with my folks have a great time at the Comic-Con Tom best of luck.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 9:20 AM Epica says:

me want buy castle crashers.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 10:11 AM Tommy says:

Can you give us any updates on CC for XBLA?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 10:46 AM Gein says:

Tom can you give me money to go to comic con? Oh say a couple thousand dollars.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 10:46 AM ffx-master260 says:

Your my hero. And, is NG really gonna be at CC?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 12:08 PM DrRobot says:

Tom, i have a question.

when you make an online game, do you have to get a server and run it through your computer, or could i run it from my website?

because if i were to need to get a new computer to run an online game, i'm going to be pissed.

anyway, you have fun in San Diego!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 12:19 PM Mitdylan says:

Hey Tom,
Ya know what you should do?
you should make Pico 2.
Then make It for consoles.
Awesome...Yeah...Sweet....Cool....Moo !?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 12:37 PM Depredation says:

I demand you make 'Cock Joke' t-shirts or i shall smite yee >:(.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 12:39 PM Jack-101 says:

I almost Forgot Tom, forgot to say congratulations on your wedding, well now i'm saying congrats and i wish i could send you some sort of present, but i'm all the way here in Vancouver, and i don't know your postal code to send you sumthin so i will try to think of sumthing, oh and good luck at comic-con!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:23 PM aquaticmole says:

Wish I could go. Good luck...


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:25 PM Genocide says:

Sounds good, also, did you get my PM? Anyways, good luck with the booth.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 1:39 PM mastershake141 says:

Man, good luck at comic-con. I wish i could go and meet the people who have made newgrounds a great place, but i dont live anywhere near sand diego =( . O BTW you guys should make tom and wade stickers lmao im sure every1 would buy em!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:14 PM Goonie says:

Hell yea is is going to be a crazy year.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:37 PM knugen says:

How come nothing fun happens on this side of the Atlantic ocean.. :P


Jul. 22, 2007 | 2:42 PM QcStorm says:

New T-shirts? Damn you Thomas, damn you for always dragging me back in the world of animation for the sake of winning new T-shirts.

I can't wait to see them.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:07 PM PicoZX says:

Woohoo!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:11 PM CaptainBob says:

Plans fell through and I'm not able to make it this year.

Next year, dammit, so help me DanMalo's mom.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:26 PM Afro-Ninja says:

I'll be there on Wednesday, bumming around with Luis


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:44 PM senior-twinki says:

is castle crashers only going to be out for X-box?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:56 PM NickScott says:

Tankmen stickers? Ah hell ya.

Happy early birthday to April Fulp.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 3:58 PM David says:

Sounds nifty. I wish I could go.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 4:57 PM Phantasmguy says:

Really awesome! I already live in San Diego, so see you there, Tom!


Jul. 22, 2007 | 5:38 PM JohnnyUtah says:

jeez tom, i could have just GIVEN you a jpg of that sticker sheet :)


Jul. 22, 2007 | 6:40 PM anony-mouse says:

I just have one question...
any "The #1 guy" T-shirts?
(P.S.:are you a god?I'm pretty sure you are.)


Jul. 22, 2007 | 8:02 PM HibiscusKazeneko says:

Heh, did you know April shares a birthday with Daniel Radcliffe?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 8:15 PM Wonchop says:

Heh, I so would've gone if it weren't for the fact I already spent £1000 on a trip to America to see my girlfriend and am now broke. If I somehow manage to get uberrich next year (and I haven't been booed off the internet) I'll be sure to come.
ps. Whose cock(s) do I need to suck to get on that flash portal banner?


Jul. 22, 2007 | 11:11 PM Skaface says:

Tom, you're a liar and a sinner and you're going to hell when you die. And I'll be there waiting for the hell-exclusive version of Castle Crashers.


Jul. 22, 2007 | 11:58 PM anesthetic says:

heyy, are you gonna be there (you and the behemoth) till Sunday?


Jul. 23, 2007 | 12:37 AM Jdid112 says:

What are you doing for us? I paid for Alien Hominid HD, and no online play?

I can't even afford castle crashers, so what do I do now?

I really want to play it, please help me tom.

XBL account: Jdid112


Jul. 23, 2007 | 1:24 AM N-Antichrist says:

I demand you get yourself a sig.

Stop trying to be different and classy :\


Jul. 23, 2007 | 2:06 AM kill44 says:

ello


Jul. 23, 2007 | 6:31 AM schneelocke says:

New shirts? Sweet. :) I hope they're gonna be available in larger sizes than XXL - 4XL or 5XL would be nice. ^_~


Jul. 23, 2007 | 6:53 AM soulhaxor says:

you should like sell inflatable tankman DOLLS i would liek so buy alot and stuff, btw you are my hero :O


Jul. 23, 2007 | 8:28 AM BladeHammer says:

dis may be irrelevant but u made d site but u hav a low amount of experience pts nd blams/protction pts 4 sum1 hu made d site dat puzzles me ne way y dont u hav d tankman accidentally roll over d less important fella wit d round glasses nd have a funny face on the round glasses fella lolas he is rolled over


Jul. 23, 2007 | 11:49 AM LordBeta2 says:

I got iron ons and blank T-shirts! Muhahahhaha!


Jul. 23, 2007 | 5:15 PM RayHioto says:

How much are shirts gonna cost? I'm gonna be there, and I'm sorta interested.


Jul. 23, 2007 | 7:51 PM manwith10toes says:

hey tom, how do I submit stuff to bytesized?


Jul. 24, 2007 | 10:42 AM robfeldman says:

I'll be there walking around! See you there, Tom!!
-Rob Feldman


Jul. 24, 2007 | 4:22 PM PantyWipe says:

yer proper post kicked my proper post's ass. I just complained about rent in mine. If I'm too lazy to go from phoenix to san diego, can i count on any stores carrying the NG tank shirt?


Jul. 24, 2007 | 5:26 PM ThatGuyUhate says:

First of I would like to thank you for creating the best website in the world. This site has given me more entertainment than any other place on the web, and it even turned me on to the musical genius of Lemon Demon. Anyways I'll be watching comic-con on G4 this week so I can get some info on castle crashers. O well keep up the awesome work I get paid tomorrow so I might buy a newgrounds t-shirt.

-Nick Arnold


Jul. 25, 2007 | 1:27 AM iamteh1337master says:

SOULS!!!!!


Jul. 25, 2007 | 2:54 AM Neo-VG-Dude says:

Dear Tom I loved alien Hominid on ps2 and Castle Crashers looks amazing so what are the chances of a PSN version being made or maybe a new game made just for us Ps3 owners cuz Lord knows I am not buying a 360 (even if I love gears) cuz my best friend has already been through 3 of those timebombs.

P.S. I love ya man hope your life is full of happiness with tha wife I feel like Ive known for so long Because I had my first account way back in 2000 and had been visiting since 99 ofcourse I lost my password to that one lol but anyways back to the point I feel like I know ya ha ha even though we have only talked a few times way back in the day through E-mail ( I helped link you to that one site Newdgrounds after you thought they were already gone a few years back)

Wow I am blabbing on sorry bout that Tom Excellent job on the Re-design and keep up the good work


Jul. 26, 2007 | 12:46 AM Krinkels says:

Oh fuck yes, n****rs. See you in San Diego.


Jul. 28, 2007 | 12:31 AM xthesnarfx says:

Thanks for signing my shirt it was awsome talking to you at Comic COn.


Jul. 29, 2007 | 9:16 PM sebassucc says:

I was wondering if we were allowed to show penises on our page?


Jul. 31, 2007 | 10:34 PM Darkhippie says:

you rock tom the tankmen kickass

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