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2012: It came from Japan!

Attendance: ~5000
Hotel: Double Tree by Hilton, Bloomington, MN

2/24/2012: We are now Enterprise/Constellation Class certified with NCC-1701-Detour likes on Facebook, we are now warp factor 5.000 capable [Pic]!

Writing Contests:

    Fanfiction Contest: Entries and Results! [PDF]
    "Iron Pen" Drabble Contest: [PDF]

2011: All Good Things!

Attendance: ~4500
Hotel: Sheraton Bloomington, MN

Cosplay:

AMV Contest:

Writing Contests:

    Fanfiction Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results
    "Iron Pen" Drabble Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results

Gaming - Starcraft II Tournament: [ZIP] - 600k, Some of the competition replays, no commentary

Videos and Photo Gallery:
*Most galleries require a Facebook account to see.
#Some have multiple galleries

2010: System Upgrade

Attendance: ~
Hotel: Sheraton Bloomington, MN

Cosplay:

AMV/WTF Contest:

    WTF Winner [VID]: Dragon Ball Z: The Rise of HERCULE By James Blond
                Footage: Original Live Action, Audio: Several

    Best in Show [YT] [AMV]: Out to Save the World by Hana no JudgeHolden
                Footage: Several, Audio: Keeps Getting' Better, by Christina Aguilera
    Best Trailer : Clash of the Ninja by The Badger King
                Footage: Naruto, Naruto Shippuden
                Audio: Clash of the Titans Trailer: The Bird & the Worm (Inst), by The Used
    Best Drama [VID]: Wonderchild by GGL Productions
                Footage: Avatar, The Last Airbender, Audio: Wonderchild, by Christian Walz
    Best Action [VID]: Whispers in the Dark by 50-50 Karma Productions
                Footage: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Audio: Whispers in the Dark, by Skillet
    Best Comedy [VID]: Genma's Lullaby By Armed and Out of Medication Productions
                Footage: Ranma 1/2, Audio: Lullaby, by Steven Lynch

Writing Contests:

    Fanfiction Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results
    "Iron Pen" Drabble Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results

Photo Galleries: [Akahime] [AKF44] [AnimeAddict] [AxelismyHomeboy] [Brittany-chan] [CatnipMafia] [ChibiDuo] [Cloudmd23] [DaniDono] [DoctorD] [FirearmOfMutiny] [G] [Honey 1 2 3] [Hyperwolf] [JHawkNH] [Kaminoyouni] [KristySama] [KuriKara 1 2] [LadyYasaman 1 2] [LilMajere] [Meikachan 1 2] [PheNOM] [Pocketfighter] [SanDarkchild] [Setzytb] [Sereno 1 2] [SharinganTony] [SolarSun] [SweetAlyssums] [Sylviakelt] [TheCreeper] [Tomecko] [Tymuko] [Racecar] [Remiem 1 2] [RenegadeRaine 1 2] [Rincosplayer] [Rusty0101 2] [Towelz] [Unger69] [Vegeta9269] [Wayreth] [Xaeldz] [xprettyinpunkash]
*Most galleries require a Facebook account to see.
#Some have multiple galleries


YouTube & Videos: [YT:AnimeDetour] [AD2K10]

2009: Magical New World

Attendance: ~4000
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Riverfront

Cosplay:

    [Show]Best in Show: Through the Fire and the Flame
    [Show]Best Young Fan: Bat Thief
    [Show]Best Novice: Melan Blue
    [Show]Best Journeyman: Nadesico; Clap if You Know Who We Are
    [Show]Best Master: Trinity Blood
    [Show]Best Workmanship: Chii
    [Show]Best Performance: Axe Spray
    [Show]Emcee Choice "Kawaii" Award: Air Gear
    [Show]Judge's Choice Performance: The Pillows
    [Show]Judge's Choice Performance: Kagekiyo from Genji Dawn of Samurai
    [Show]Judge's Choice Workmanship: Kajiwara Saku
    [Show]Judge's Choice Workmanship: Ouran in Wonderland
    [Show]Judge's Choice Workmanship: Ichigo Kurosaki

AMV/WTF Contest:

Writing Contests:

    Fanfiction Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results
    "Iron Pen" Drabble Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results

Photo Galleries:
*Password is usually detour

YouTube & Videos:

2008: End of the World as we know it

Attendance: ~3000
Hotel: Ramada MoA

Cosplay:

AMV/WTF Contest:

    WTF Winner [VID]: Super Happy Fun Time! by James Blond
                Footage: Death Note, Audio: Wheels on the Bus by Barney & Friends

    Best in Show [VID]: Wish Again by Altruistic Crono / DZX Productions
                Footage: Avenger, Audio: Who I Am by Smile Empty Soul
    Best Trailer [VID]: The Espada King by Latex Waffle
                Footage: Bleach, Audio: Lion King Trailer
    Best Drama [VID]: Escaping But Not Far by Sheringan Blue
                Footage: Death Note, Audio: The Bird and the Worm by The Used
    Best Action [VID]: Stay With You by VioletIris Studios
                Footage: Several
    Best Comedy [VID]: To the Front of the Line! by Majelic Productions
                Footage: Avatar and several, Audio: You and I Are Different from Family Guy

Writing Contests:

    Fanfiction Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results
    "Iron Pen" Drabble Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results

Photo Galleries: [Adryryn] [AKF44] [Akushou] [atf12] [Boussoless] [Chase] [Chibiduo] [Danman 2 3] [dH_] [Ellaross] [Fenix] [Fishay] [Fryen] [Goten15] [HelanDragon] [Honey] [InstantKarma] [Kist] [KuriKara] [Larsonsei] [Lincontrol] [Melloinchains] [Merigold] [Metahari] [Peter] [Powermad] [Renegaderaine] [Rusty0101] [ShadowGirl294] [SharinganTony] [Shinitama] [SkyChan] [Tequilla] [Thirstyforanime] [Tohsaka-sama 2 3 4 5] 2] [towelz] [Wanabwrestler] [Winrylrc] [Zerstorung]
*Password is usually detour

YouTube & Videos: [AD2K8] [CosplayH] [SingALong] [LineMoves]

2007: Masks of Mystery

Attendance: ~3000
Hotel: Ramada MoA

Cosplay Competition:
    Best in Show: Shamanic Possession
    Best Young Fan: DearS
    Best Novice: Sanzo's Need to Share
    Best Journeyman: Hellsing
    Best Master: Broken Hearts
    Best Prop: Kohaku river
    Best Workmanship: Caterina Sforza, Duchess of Milan
    Best Performance: Sophie's Dream
    Kawaii Award: Ranma-chan
    Judge's Choice Performance: Got Light?
    Judge's Choice Workmanship: Halloween Town Sora
AMV Contest:
    Best in Show[VID]: Final Fantasy VII Advent Revolutions, by Sephiroth X of DZX Productions
    Best Trailer [VID]: Amazing Anime, by Mia of Unbridled Productions
    Best Drama [VID]: Daydreaming, by Jubjub2
    Best Action [VID]: Lost in an Anime Dream, by Hana no JudgeHolden
    Best Comedy [VID]: Shut Me Up -Juri
WTF Contest:
    Best Theme [VID]: The Never Ending AMV by Cruel Irony Productions
    Best Overall [VID]: Kon as Chewbacca by pyrolord of SouthSider Studios
Iron Pen Contest: [PDF] - Contest entries and results

Photo Galleries: [ACDragonMaster] [Adyrns] [Animematts] [Cattheterrible] [Compy386_A -B] [Ember] [EnsignMinneapolis] [Essay-Chan] [Fenix] [FFgirl07] [Halo] [Honey] [Kijin-Chan] [Peter-san] [Pyro01] [KnightsOfNights]

YouTube & Videos: [AD2K7] [ACosplayComplex] [HwiKami_ADPreview] [A_G_Promo]

Special Note: Everyone who fought DBZ:Hercule at the con lost, we know who you are! We have pictures... yes we do! 1 2

2006: You Can't Handle the Catgirls

Attendance: ~2450
Hotel: Ramada MoA

Cosplay Competition: [Winners]

AMV Contest:
    Best in Show [VID]: The Fullmetal Code by Next Twilight Studios
    Best Trailer [VID]: That's Sake Baby! by Dark Side Productions
    Best Drama [VID]: The Mark of My Sins by Dr. Raven
    Best Action [VID]: IRIA - Complete Authority by DZX Productions
    Best Comedy [VID]: My Fair... Lady? by JubJub2
WTF Contest:

Photo Galleries: Do you have a photo gallery?

2005: What Were We Thinking?

Attendance: ~1550
Hotel: Ramada MoA

Cosplay Competition: [Winners]

AMV Contest:
    Best in Show [VID]: That's America by thebrainy
    Best Trailer [VID]: AMV You Betcha! by thebrainy
    Best Drama [VID]: The Sound of Silence by Tetris Productions
    Best Action [VID]: Truly by Kiskasca Productions
    Best Comedy [VID]: A Guy in a Dress is Always Funny by tbritt of Studio 92


Photo Galleries: [A Fan's View] [AmethystAngel] [Caloris] [CapsuleCorp] [Crimson Deity] [DeadLegato] [Firearm] [GreenFire] [Hyperion] [PorcelainSakura] [Rin] [Serria] [Singe]

2004: In The Beginning

Attendance: ~1219
Hotel: Marriott

Cosplay Competition:

AMV Contest:

Photo Galleries: [A Fan's View] [NoBrandCon] [Animeshen]