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hello!
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I'm Max, a Japanese illustrator from North Carolina!Prior to doing conventions, I spent two years at Parsons Paris studying fashion. Now, I use what I learned to make handmade apparel and art!Over the pandemic, I got into fighting games and Super Smash Bros (kind of a natural progression from being a sweaty Yugioh player). One of my bucket list items is attending every major in the world!
booth & merch photos
apparel
All apparel is handmade by me- down to the ink formulas themselves.
I censor certain shirts at family-friendly events and always comply by event rules.
hats
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hand fans
I bring these to summer events, idol events, and events that are streamed.
at-con commissions
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I offer 5 x 7 inch pen & ink or marker sketch commissions at conventions.
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playmats
Trading card game playmats - hand stitched.
KOFXV kabob charms
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At certain events, if space allows it, I will bring a DIY keychain stand for King of Fighters XV.Attendees can search through the roster and select their mains, then put them on a wooden kabob stick and loop the key ring attachment to create their KOF team!Materials provided:
- extra-thick acrylic charms
- custom-length wooden kabob sticks
- silver ball chain loops
stickers
I will not being stickers to conventions that do not allow them.
keychains
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Please click the button below to view past and upcoming tournaments I have tabled at.
2024
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Event | Event Type | Location | Date |
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RRG Gaming Pop Up Market | Gaming | Raleigh, NC | Feb 10 |
Genesis X | Super Smash Bros | San Jose, CA | Feb 16-18 |
RRG Hidden Block Party | Gaming | Raleigh, NC | Mar 3 |
Playthrough Gaming Convention | Gaming | Raleigh, NC | Mar 16-17 |
MAX MODE | Fighting Games | Norcross, GA | Mar 22-24 |
Stick Drift | Super Smash Bros | Hampton, VA | Apr 6 |
Texas Showdown | Fighting Games | Houston, TX | Apr 26-28 |
RRG Summer Expo | Gaming | Raleigh, NC | Jun 15 |
EVO | Fighting Games | Las Vegas, NV | Jul 19-21 |
2023
Event | Event Type | Location | Date |
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Stick Drift | Super Smash Bros | Hampton, VA | Jun 17 |
Defend the North | Fighting Games | Brooklyn, NY | Jul 14-16 |
Patchwork | Super Smash Bros | Raleigh, NC | Jul 15-16 |
Shine | Super Smash Bros | Worcestor, MA | Aug 25-27 |
Summer Jam | Fighting Games | Cherry Hill, NJ | Sep 1-3 |
Rise 'N Grind | Super Smash Bros | Waco, TX | Oct 13-15 |
East Coast Throwdown | Fighting Games | Stamford, CT | Oct 20-22 |
Winters Tide | Super Smash Bros | Asheville, NC | Dec 2 |
Gate City Grapple | Fighting Games | Greensboro, NC | Dec 4 |
Northeast Championship | Fighting Games | Cherry Hill, NJ | Dec 8-10 |