A Cross-Country Chronicle and Studio Saga

🧭 Cross-Country Conquests
Adventurers! Our latest journey began with a celebration—Kara’s birthday, marked by an enchanted visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg. With barely 3,000 souls in the entire park, we wandered misty cobblestone paths, rode coasters with no lines, and soaked in the charm of a near-empty kingdom. From there, our expedition took us north to AwesomeCon in Washington, D.C. and westward to C2E2 in Chicago. To all the brave explorers who trekked through crowds to see us, share stories, and snag treasures—thank you. Your enthusiasm fuels our creative engines and reminds us why we do what we do.

📜 Travel Log: Highlights and Hazards
The road gave us wonders and trials in equal measure. In Washington, D.C., we walked beneath the cherry blossoms and stood in awe before the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives. In Chicago, we reveled in the vibrant energy of Chinatown and the towering steel canyons of downtown. But no epic journey is without peril—a cracked windshield found us in Indiana, and just 15 miles from home, a tire on our trailer exploded like a final boss battle. Still, we pressed on. The mission never ends.  We couldn't have survived it all without our travel companions.  We offer a heartfelt thank-you to Miriam and Deejay of GenkiGoth Studios—our brilliant, resilient travel partners. Their camaraderie, humor, and hustle made the entire journey smoother, stranger, and more fun. We couldn’t have asked for better companions on this wild ride.

🏗️ Office Reforged
Back at headquarters, the office reconstruction is finally complete! Our once-cramped command center has been transformed into a gleaming workshop of wonders. Keep an eye out—we’ll be posting the before and after photos soon so you can witness the evolution of our creative sanctuary.

⚙️ Workshop Woes and Recovery
No saga is complete without a cursed artifact, and ours came in the form of a faulty replacement bulb for our 60w OMtech laser—it fizzled out after only a week. We’ve secured a new one, and installation begins this weekend. Come Monday, April 21st, our workshop will blaze once more with creative fire, cutting and painting with renewed fury.

🗺️ Next Live Expedition: Philadelphia
Our next live quest takes us to the City of Brotherly Love for Fan Expo Philadelphia, the weekend of May 16th. There may just be a secret new artifact premiering at the show—a piece never before revealed beyond our walls. Seek us out in the vendor hall at booth# 442; there’s always treasure to be found. Want a simple hint for the newest of art additions? "It's Been Here The Whole Time!"

🔧 Secrets in the Design Vault
Within the vault, new legends are forming. A map to the E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida. A trip back to the raw, primal energy of Countdown to Extinction (before it was tamed into Dinosaur). The revival of the iconic Nickelodeon Studios complex. And a striking marquee tribute to the Opera Populaire from The Phantom of the Opera. All four are in production now, and if fate favors us, they’ll be unveiled this June.

🖤 To Our Fellow Travelers
To all our fans—thank you for continuing to travel this road with us. Whether you’ve met us in person or followed our journey from afar, your encouragement keeps the wheels turning and the torches lit. We couldn’t do this without you. Stay curious, stay adventurous, and we’ll see you further down the road.

– Kara & Mike, the IONOX Media Team