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Sprint Nexus

2024-08-10T15:47:14Z

SprintNexus: Added stub and categories

[[File:SNF.png|200pzpx|thumbnail|left|Sprint Nexus in fursuit]]
== Social Media ==
[[File:Sprint_Nexus_official_logo.png|thumbnail|Sprint Nexus official logo]]
Sprint Nexus is a figure in the furry fandom, known for his content creation for social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Likee, X, Facebook, and Pinterest. As a content creator, he has a midsized following because of his consistent daily uploads and audience engagement. With over 10,000 followers on three platforms, Sprint seen tremendous growth over his public life.

== Fursona ==
[[File:SprintNexusRefSheet.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Sprint Nexus ref sheet]]
[[File:SprintNexusPfP.png|thumbnail|Sprint Nexus Profile Picture]]
In his personal life, Sprint Nexus, whose identity will remain undisclosed, is very involved in the furry fandom. His passion for content creation and business shines through in his fursona. His fursona is a German Shepherd with yellow and black accents. The yellow chevron symbols on his fursona represent energy and a commitment to the fandom. Sprint's brand is characterized by bold uses of the colors black and yellow with a slight 1980s theme. Sprint's fursona is characterized by sharp angles and chevron shapes. Although Sprint has a fullbody fursuit, he may often be seen sporting a black and white letterman jacket with an emblazoned R. Despite living near Naval Station Norfolk, Sprint is not military-related but often receives comparisons to a sergeant because of his triple-chevron insignia. Sprint Nexus is also often confused with the former American wireless telecommunications brand Sprint Nextel because of similarities in color and name despite there being no relation.

== Business Endeavors ==
<gallery>
File:HorizonLogo.png|Horizon Fursuits logo
File:NexThreads_Logo.png|NexThreads, Fursona Based Clothing, logo
</gallery>
Sprint Nexus is the founder and CEO of Horizon Fursuits, a brand specializing in furry merchandise. Horizon's most popular line is called NexThreads, Fursona Based clothing, and is a comission-based system in which individuals can bring their fursonas' to life with the help of a Horizon Associate artist and Horizon hoodie manufacturer.
Horizon Fursuits can be located at [http://Horizonfursuits.com Horizonfursuits.com]

== Conventions ==
Engagement with the furry community goes beyond the digital realm for Sprint Nexus. He's an active participant in furry conventions, making appearances at events like Anthrocon 2024 and Fursonacon 2023 & 2024. He is also very active in his local community while attending Southeastern Virginia Fur meets and 757-Furs meets in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. Sprint is most often associated with the independent city of Virginia Beach.

== External Links ==
https://linktr.ee/SprintN
https://horizonfursuits.com/nexthreads

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]

User:SprintNexus

2024-08-10T15:42:43Z

SprintNexus: SprintNexus moved page User:SprintNexus to Sprint Nexus (Content Creator): This is a stub about me and my public life in the furry fandom. Other fursuiters like "Nexus (fursuiter)" have personal stubs and I will mark this as my personal stub.

#REDIRECT [[Sprint Nexus (Content Creator)]]

Sprint Nexus

2024-08-10T15:42:28Z

PepperedFolf

2024-08-10T15:38:21Z

SprintNexus: /* Fandom involvemnent */ Spelling mistake

[[File:NexusFursuit.jpeg|right|thumb|Nexus' in fursuit]]
'''Nexus''', also known as '''PepperedFolf''' (born July 2, 2002), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[TikToker]] from [[W:Ohio|Ohio]], USA.

== Fandom involvement ==

Nexus has been in the [[furry fandom]] since 2016, while posting [[furry]] related media on [[TikTok]] since 2021.

=== Fursona ===

Nexus's [[fursona]] is a light blue [[Folf]] ([[fox]]/[[wolf]] [[hybrid]]) with baby blue, light green, and neon green accents.

=== Fursuits ===

Nexus has one [[fursuit]] for his main fursona. His [[fursuit head]] is made by [[Salty Shampoo]], his [[paws]] and [[tail]] by ''[[MistyRivers Creations]]''.

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Anthrocon]] - 2022, 2023
* [[Anthrohio]] - 2022, 2023
* [[IndyFurCon]] - 2021, 2022, 2023
* [[Midwest Furfest]] - 2021, 2022
* [[Motor City Furry Con]] - 2021, 2023
* [[Texas Furry Fiesta]] - 2023

== TikTok ==

Nexus creates furry TikTok media mostly using popular sounds or referencing current trends,{{clarify}} and has about 42.2K followers.

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/catrule3 Nexus] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/pepperedwolf/ Nexus] on [[W:Instagram|Instagram]]
* [https://www.twitch.tv/pepperedfolf Nexus] on [[W:Twitch|Twitch]]
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@pepperedfolf? Nexus] on [[TikTok]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Folf characters]]
[[Category:Hybrid characters]]
[[Category:Ohio]]
[[Category:2002 births]]

Sprint Nexus

2024-08-10T15:37:22Z

SprintNexus: Page redesign with image addition

File:SprintNexusPfP.png

2024-08-10T15:34:55Z

SprintNexus:

File:SprintNexusRefSheet.jpg

2024-08-10T15:33:51Z

SprintNexus:

File:NexThreads Logo.png

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SprintNexus:

File:HorizonLogo.png

2024-08-10T15:24:41Z

SprintNexus: Horizon Fursuits Logo

Horizon Fursuits Logo

File:SNF.png

2024-08-10T15:17:44Z

SprintNexus: Sprint Nexus in fursuit (Modified chevrons in background)

Sprint Nexus in fursuit (Modified chevrons in background)

Sprint Nexus

2024-08-10T15:15:28Z

SprintNexus: /* Social Media */

[[File:SNF|framed|right|Sprint Nexus Fursuit]]

== Social Media ==
[[File:Sprint Nexus logo|thumbnail|Sprint Nexus official logo]]
Sprint Nexus is a figure in the furry fandom, known for his content creation for social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Likee, X, Facebook, and Pinterest. As a content creator, he has a midsized following because of his consistent daily uploads and audience engagement. With over 10,000 followers on three platforms, Sprint seen tremendous growth over his public life.

== Fursona ==
<gallery>
File:Example.jpg|Caption1
File:Example.jpg|Caption2
</gallery>
In his personal life, Sprint Nexus, whose identity will remain undisclosed, is very involved in the furry fandom. His passion for content creation and business shines through in his fursona. His fursona is a German Shepherd with yellow and black accents. The yellow chevron symbols on his fursona represent energy and a commitment to the fandom. Sprint's brand is characterized by bold uses of the colors black and yellow with a slight 1980s theme. Sprint's fursona is characterized by sharp angles and chevron shapes. Although Sprint has a fullbody fursuit, he may often be seen sporting a black and white letterman jacket with an emblazoned R. Despite living near Naval Station Norfolk, Sprint is not military-related but often receives comparisons to a sergeant because of his triple-chevron insignia. Sprint Nexus is also often confused with the former American wireless telecommunications brand Sprint Nextel because of similarities in color and name despite there being no relation.

== Business Endeavors ==
<gallery>
File:Example.jpg|Caption1
File:Example.jpg|Caption2
</gallery>
Sprint Nexus is the founder and CEO of Horizon Fursuits, a brand specializing in furry merchandise. Horizon's most popular line is called NexThreads, Fursona Based clothing, and is a comission-based system in which individuals can bring their fursonas' to life with the help of a Horizon Associate artist and Horizon hoodie manufacturer.

== Conventions ==
Engagement with the furry community goes beyond the digital realm for Sprint Nexus. He's an active participant in furry conventions, making appearances at events like Anthrocon 2024 and Fursonacon 2023 & 2024. He is also very active in his local community while attending Southeastern Virginia Fur meets and 757-Furs meets in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. Sprint is most often associated with the independent city of Virginia Beach.

File:Sprint Nexus official logo.png

2024-08-10T15:12:50Z

SprintNexus: Logo for Sprint Nexus on a black Horizon background

== Summary ==
Logo for Sprint Nexus on a black Horizon background
== Licensing ==
{{Permission-wikifurries}}

Dragoneer

2024-08-08T03:03:43Z

SprintNexus: /* Illness and death */ Added hospital of passing (UVA)

{{Infobox person
| name = Dragoneer
| realname = '''Sean P. Piche'''<ref>[http://preyfar.livejournal.com/profile Preyfar's profile] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved May 16, 2008.</ref>
| othernames = '''Neer''', formally known as '''The Dragoneer''' and '''Preyfar'''
| image = [[File:No image available.png|240px]]
| caption =
| born = March 25, 1980
| birthplace = USA
| died = August 6, 2024
| deathplace = [[W:Virginia|Virginia]]<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/id/thedragoneer Dragoneer's profile] on [[W:Steam (software)|Steam]]. Retrieved April 23, 2022.</ref>
| residence =
| spouses = [[Sciggles]] (separated in April 2016)<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7506046/ ''Life Update & Relationships''] post by Dragoneer on [[Fur Affinity]]. Dated April 12, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.</ref>
| profession = [[furry artist]], [[fandom influencer]] (owner of <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Ferrox Art, LLC]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
| species =
| gohonor =
| url =
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[[File:Bo dragoneer.jpg|right|thumb|Dragoneer's Murasadramon character, art by [[Bo-Gilliam]].]]
[[File:Kerb prey.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Preyfar, art by [[Kerberos]].]]
'''Dragoneer''' was an [[artist]] and fandom influencer who lived in Virginia.

== Fandom involvement ==

Dragoneer served on the [[Northeast Anthropomorphic Association]] [[board of directors]], where he helped to organize and run the [[United!|FA: United]] convention when it was in operation. He was married to fellow [[furry]] [[Sciggles]] until their separation in April 2016.

=== Fur Affinity ===

Dragoneer was the owner of Ferrox Art, LLC, which operated [[Fur Affinity]] from 2007 to 2015. Dragoneer joined the site in 2005 roughly two months before its initial demise due to Server problems.

Having fallen in love with the community, he worked with then-owner [[Alkora]] to help bring the site back online. He was appointed lead [[administrator]] upon the site's return. Eventually, he went on to take full ownership of Fur Affinity in October 2007,<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/225121/ ''Fur Affinity Change of Ownership''] post by Dragoneer on Fur Affinity. Retrieved October 17, 2007.</ref> purchasing the site for $2,500.{{cn}}

Dragoneer served as Fur Affinity's community manager for [[IMVU]], which acquired Fur Affinity in January 2015. He served in this capacity until February 1, 2021, when he purchased the site back from them and placed the website under the operation of a new company called ''[[Frost Dragon Art, LLC]]''.<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9761295 ''New Ownership, Updated Logo, & More''] post by Dragoneer on Fur Affinity. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>

=== Characters ===

* '''Murasadramon''' - Murasadramon is a purple and orange Data-type [[Digimon]]. His [[species]] is primarily a [[hybrid]] of [[Guilmon]] and [[Exveemon]] combined. Although it does seem to resemble Monodramon a lot, In battle, Murasadramon uses plasma and electrical-based attacks, preferring melee combat to long-range. The character is sometimes drawn in an alternative [[Digivolution]] which sports black armor and leather straps.
* '''Preyfar''' - Preyfar is a [[hyena]], primarily grey with a blue to purple tint to his [[fur|coat]]. A pair of [[W:Welding goggles|welding goggles]] accompany his rivet-head style of dress, the eyewear his most notable trademark appearance. He's usually seen wearing a [[W:Fishnet shirt|fishnet shirt]], pants with orange racing stripes, and a custom pair of toe-less leather footwear.
* His other characters are '''Eel''', '''Siodan''' and '''Kradramon'''.

=== Convention attendance ===

*[[Anthrocon]] - ?, 2011, ?, 2015, ?
* [[Fur Affinity: United]] - [[FA: United 2007 | 2007]], [[FA: United 2008 | 2008]], [[FA: United 3 | 2010]], [[FA: United 4 | 2011]], [[FA: United 5 | 2012]], [[FA: United 6 | 2013]], [[FA: United 7 | 2014]], [[FAU 2015 | 2015]], [[FAU 2016 | 2016]], [[FA United 2017 | 2017]], [[FA United 2018 | 2018]], [[FA United 2019 | 2019]]
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]] - ?, 2009, 2010, 2011, ?
* [[Fur the 'More]] - 2014, 2015, 2017, ?, 2019

== Art ==

Dragoneer was primarily known for his Digimon-themed [[artwork]], and his style leans towards [[mature]] and [[adult]] imagery, preferring to keep his clean artwork separate from the [[fandom]]. His images generally feature [[character]]s of [[Dragon|draconic]] or [[Reptile|reptilian]] nature.

== Illness and death ==

On August 6, 2024, under the care of the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System, Dragoneer died from [[W:Complication (medicine)|respiratory complications]],<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10923887 ''Dragoneer Has Passed Away''] post on Fur Affinity. Retrieved August 6, 2024.</ref> as he stated In the Fur Affinity's [[Telegram]] chat on July 30, 2024, either caused by:
{{q|An extremely rare, serious [[W:Fungal infection|bacterial fungal infection]]... or, well, [[W:Lung cancer|lung cancer]].}}
(for months before medical intervention, Dragoneer struggled with high fever and chronic cough).

In response to his passing, the [[Fender]]'s FA account announced on the site that:
{{q|It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden loss of Fur Affinity's owner, Dragoneer. He was our friend, family, and a pillar of this community. We ask for your patience and respect for his family’s privacy. We remain committed to supporting each other and the community. Updates will follow when appropriate. Thank you for your kindness.}}

==References==
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==External links==
{{Contributor|Preyfar}}
* [https://www.deviantart.com/thedragoneer Dragoneer] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/dragoneer/ Dragoneer] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://twitter.com/#!/dragoneer Dragoneer] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/dragoneer.bsky.social Dragoneer] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/TheDragoneer Dragoneer] on [[Telegram]]
* ''[http://murasadramon.livejournal.com/ Dragoneer's Digijournal]'' - Dragoneer on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.picarto.tv/dragoneer Dragoneer] on [[Picarto]]
* [https://ko-fi.com/dragoneer Dragoneer] on [[W:Ko-fi|Ko-fi]]
* [https://steamcommunity.com/id/thedragoneer Dragoneer] on [[W:Steam (software)|Steam]]

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[[Category:Fur Affinity administrators]]
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Anthrocon

2024-08-08T02:55:13Z

SprintNexus: /* Current location and timeslot */ Adding information regarding Anthrocon show-your-badge program.

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Anthrocon
|othernames = AC
|logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://www.anthrocon.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first =
July 3-6, 1997 (as '''Albany AnthroCon''')
July 1-4, 1999 (as '''AnthroCon''')
|final =
|organizer = Anthrocon, Inc.
|charity =
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon''', or just '''AC''', is a [[furry convention]] held yearly during the summer in [[W:Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA. It is the [[List of conventions by attendance|largest]] [[furcon]] in the world, with an attendance of 17,639 in [[Anthrocon 2024|2024]].

== History ==

The convention was founded in 1997 as '''Albany AnthroCon''', which itself an offshoot of the [[Furry]] [[W:Halloween|Halloween]] parties held by [[Aloyen Youngblood]]; when attendance pushed triple digits, he decided to book a hotel, and organized it as a convention in 1997 with the aid of local friends, [[Points]], [[Rigel]], and others. In its first year, it had approximately 500 attendees.

In late 1998-1999, the chairmanship of the convention was transferred to [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] by Points, and they formally organized the group as '''Anthrocon Inc.''', and later renamed the convention to "Anthrocon", and relocated it to Pennsylvania. Its first venue was the [[W:Hilton Hotels & Resorts|Hilton Hotel]] of [[W:Valley Forge, Pennsylvania|Valley Forge, Pennsylvania]] in 1999 and 2000. Due to a rapid increase in attendees, it was forced to relocate to the larger [[W:Adam's Mark|Adams Mark Hotel]] of [[W:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 2001, where it became the largest furry convention ever held, with 1,457 attendees.

Attendance continued to grow, and by 2004 it was 2,406. Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, due in part to higher parking fees, and a different and unfamiliar hotel, which was the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in downtown Philadelphia, and possibly due to [[W:Hurricane Dennis|Hurricane Dennis's]] effect on the southern United States which closed many airports and prevented people from traveling.

Attendance increased again in 2006 with the move to the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David Lawrence Convention Center]] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reaching 2,489. In 2008, total attendance reached 3,390. In 2010, it increased with 4,238 attendees and four official convention hotels. Growth for the convention has historically averaged 14% yearly.

In 2020, Anthrocon was not held in-person due to the outbreak of the [[COVID-19]] pandemic. Online conventions were held in 2020 and 2021 with the usage of virtual meeting spaces and [[VRchat]]. The convention returned to being in-person in 2022, with attendees being required to provide proof of vaccination and wear medical face-masks. These requirements were rescinded in 2024.

Since 1997, the Anthrocon Charity Auction has donated a total of $240K+ to local charities.

Security for the convention has been provided by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] from 2002 until 2019.

== Current location and timeslot ==
[[File:AnthroconAttendance.PNG|thumb|right|250px|Visitor Statistics]]
Due to the unforeseen sale and closure of the [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel in November 2004, AC chose the [[W:Wyndham Worldwide|Wyndham Franklin Plaza]] in Philadelphia as the site for 2005 and announced that they would be moving there for the next year. In 2006, Due to scheduling conflicts, the convention had to temporarily leave its normal July timeslot and was held on June 15-18. In 2007, it was held July 5-8 at the same location.

The 2006 move to Pittsburgh was envisioned by AC's [[Board of Directors]] before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place, due to AC's increasing attendance. AC began [http://web.archive.org/web/20041030112340/http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October 2004]. At the time, the convention was already too big for any affordable hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel of its size in the city before its demolition. The closing of the Adam's Mark simply moved those plans up a year. While some were opposed to the move, most were supportive of it. Many attendees who supported the move lived out of Pennsylvania and the move made little difference to the trip there.

Currently, Anthrocon operates with the support of the city of Pittsburgh and local businesses. Anthrocon currently works with ''VisitPittsburgh'' on their "Show Your Badge" program that allows congoers to visit many Pittsburgh landmarks at a reduced cost. The convention works with over a dozen hotels in the city's downtown, providing cheaper accommodations for many pre-registered attendees. Anthrocon also charters buses from these hotels to the convention center, which attendees can use free of charge. Some restaurants in downtown Pittsburgh offer Anthrocon-themed specials, most prominently [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ Pizza Parma/Fernando's], a pizzeria that re-themes itself to "Furryland" during the convention weekend.

Anthrocon brings a large amount of business to downtown Pittsburgh, with attendees [https://www.wtae.com/article/anthrocon-2024-pittsburgh-business-hotels/61503860 estimated to spend over $70 million] in 2024.

== Leadership ==

The chairman of the convention is [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] (also known as '''Kagemushi''' or '''Uncle Kage''' by attendees), who oversees AC's operations with the help of staff and volunteers who donate their time and energy throughout the weekend to assist the multitude of small tasks that arise.

=== Board of Directors ===

* [[Tim "The Foxish" Mithee]]: [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], Photography
* [[Gen. Talon|Kenneth "Gen. Talon" Baker]]: Audio/Visual
* Dr. Valentina “Nuclear Space Cat” O’Donnell: [[Registration]]
* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]]: Public Outreach
* Christopher “Sparf” Williams: Events
* [[PeterCat|Peter "PeterCat" Kappesser]]: [[Art show]]
* [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|George "Tigerwolf" Nemeyer]]: [[Internet room|Internet Room]]
* [[Ysera|Paige “Ysera” Ward]]: [[Publications]]
* [[Talyn_(Virginia)|Scott "Talyn" Williams]]: [[Con_Ops|Operations]]
* Jeffrey “Humphrey” Costa: Public Safety
* Douglas “Chittebengo” Payne: Finances
* [[Ronnie|Isaac "Ronnie" Tan]]: Digital Services

==Guests of Honor==

Past [[Guests of Honor|GoH]] have included:
* 1997: [[Artist]]s [[Daphne Lage]] and [[Watts Martin]]
* 1998: Artists [[Jeffrey A. Carver]] and [[Jim Groat]]
* 1999: [[Author]] [[S. Andrew Swann]] and artist [[Vicky Wyman]]
* 2000: Artist [[Sara Miles|Caribou (was Sara Palmer)]] and author [[Paul Kidd]] (2000)
* 2001: [[Comic|comic-book artist]] [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (creator of [[W:Josie and the Pussycats (comics)|Josie and the Pussycats]]), and [[cartoonist|syndicated cartoonist]] [[Bill Holbrook]]
* 2002: Artist [[Heather Bruton]] and author [[Lisanne Norman]] (of the [[Sholan Alliance]] Series)
* 2003: Artists [[W:Guy Gilchrist|Guy Gilchrist]] and [[Mark E. Rogers]]
* 2004: Artists [[Michel Gagné]] and [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of [[Usagi Yojimbo]])
* 2005: [[Timothy Albee]] ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]") and [[W:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]
* 2006: Fantasy author [[W:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]], writer/[[animator]]/cartoonist/artist [[Scott Shaw!]], and (as a "Special Guest") [[Filk]] [[musician]] [[W:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]]
* 2007: Television/animation writer [[W:Mark Evanier|Mark Evanier]], comic artist [[Carolyn Kelly]] (of syndicated comic strip ''[[Pogo]]'') and [[voice actor]] [[W:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]] (''[[Animaniacs]]'', ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]'', ''[[Gummi Bears]]'' and ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'')
* 2008: Animator and [[Disney]] Legend [[W:Floyd Norman|Floyd Norman]]
* 2009: [[Character designer]] and [[storyboard artist]] Ben Balistreri (''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'', ''[[Seaweed the Pelican]]''), [[creator]]/[[producer]] [[W:Bob Boyle (animator)|Bob Boyle]] (''[[Wow Wow Wubbzy]]'' and ''[[Yin Yang Yo!]]'') and cartoonist and artist [[Joe Harris]] (creator of [[Underdog]] and the [[Trix Rabbit]])
* 2010: Author [[W:James Gurney|James Gurney]] (''[[W:Dinotopia|Dinotopia]]'' book series), and [[W:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] [[puppeteer]]/[[director]] [[W:Jim_Martin_(puppeteer)|Jim Martin]]
* 2011: Artist [[W:Andy Runton|Andy Runton]] ([[Owly]]), and author [[Peter_S._Beagle|Peter S. Beagle]] ([[The Last Unicorn]])
* 2012: Creative Director/art Director/freelance illustrator [[Dev Madan]], animator and comic artist [[Mike Kazaleh]], and Japanese [[fursuiter]] and [[W:Acrobatics|acrobat]] [[Sardyuon]]
* 2013: Fantasy artist and novelist [[Larry Dixon]], author [[W:Mercedes Lackey|Mercedes Lackey]], animation producer/writer/story editor and storyboard artist [[W:Tom Minton|Tom Minton]], and Sardyuon
* 2014: Voice actors [[W:Jim Cummings|Jim Cummings]] (''[[W:Darkwing Duck|Darkwing Duck]]'', ''[[W:Winnie the Pooh|Winnie the Pooh]]'', ''[[W:The Lion King|The Lion King]]'', ''[[W:Baldur's Gate|Baldur's Gate]]'', ''[[W:Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'') and [[W:Lee Tockar|Lee Tockar]] (''[[W:My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'', ''[[w:Yakkity_Yak|Yakkity Yak]]'').
* 2015: Voice actor [[w:Kimlinh Tran|Kimlinh Tran]] and sports [[mascot]] "[[w:The San Diego Chicken|The San Diego Chicken]]"
* 2016: Animation genius [[w:Joaquin Baldwin|Joaquin Baldwin]], voice artist [[w:Trevor Devall|Trevor Devall]] and illustrator/graphic designer [[w:Tracy Butler|Tracy Butler]]
* 2017: Voice actor [[w:Charlie Adler|Charlie Adler]]
* 2018: [http://lensimon.com/wp/ Len Simon], one of the main leads on Anastasia and was promoted to Animation Director in charge of all the character animation on Bartok the Magnificent and Titan AE and [[w:Ursula Vernon|Ursula Vernon]], creator of the "[[lol wut]]" (''[[The Biting Pear of Salamanca]]''), and the [[webcomic]] ''[[Digger]]''.
* 2019: Voice actor Benjamin Diskin, artist [[Steve Gallacci]], and [[eSports]] player [[SonicFox5000]].
* 2020: [[W:VRChat|VRChat]] content creator [[Firr]], [[SueDeer]]
* 2022: French Artist and animator [[W:Kékéflipnote|Kévin "Kékéflipnote" Gemin]], [[SueDeer]]
* 2023: The city of Pittsburgh

==Typical programming==
[[File:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|right|thumb|230px|The [[fursuit parade]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]]]]
* [[Opening Ceremonies|Opening]] and [[Closing Ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and Mature)
* Art Show Auctions
* [[Charity Auction]] to benefit the year's charity
* [[Masquerade]]
* Stand-up Comedy
* [[UKSH|"Uncle Kage's Story Hour"]]
* [[Fursuit Parade]] and starting in 2022, the Fursuit Block Party
* [[Fursuit Dance Competition]] and [[Floor_Wars|Floor Wars]]
* Art-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to panels, workshops, and demonstrations
* Table-top card and role-playing games
* Video Game Room and Tournaments
* Special-interest, species-related, and lifestyle group panels
* Puppetry Instruction
* Various Social Dances (Electronica/EDM Dances, Fursuit-friendly dances, Era-themed dances, Fandom-related DJ's)
* Musical performances
* [[Internet Room]]
* "[[The Zoo]]", a spacious general social area. (This was deprecated in 2022 in lieu of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas.)
[[File:Anthrocon2005dance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A photo of the [[fursuit dance]] at [[Anthrocon 2005]].]]
* [[Supersponsor Luncheon]]

==Themes==
{| width="100%"
|- valign="top"
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* 1997: An East Coast Furry Convention
* 1998: Here There Be Dragons
* 1999: Join the Furry Revolution
* 2000: Furries of Myth and Legend
* 2001: Furries in Flight
* 2002: Inventions
* 2003: Creatures of the Night
* 2004: Summer Games
* 2005: Heroes
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* 2006: Making History
* 2007: Looking to the Future
* 2008: It's a Jungle Out There
* 2009: OMG Aliens!
* 2010: Modern Stone-Age Furries
* 2011: The Anthropomorphic Institute of Magic
* 2012: A Midsummer Night's Dream
* 2013: The Fast and The Furrious
* 2014: Secret Societies
||
* 2015: Viking Invasion!
* 2016: Roaring "Twenty" (20th anniversary)
* 2017: Take Me Out To The Ballgame
* 2018: Movie Monsters
* 2019: Surf Pacific
* 2020: Aesop's Fables; replaced with [[Virtual Anthrocon]]
* 2021: Replaced with [[Virtual Anthrocon]]
* 2022: Aesop's Fables
* 2023: Anthropolis: We Built This City
* 2024: AnthroCoaster!
* 2025: Deep Sea Adventures
|}

==Charities==

Every year, Anthrocon chooses a local animal-related charity to be the beneficiary of its [[charity auction]].<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/history Charity history] on Anthrocon's website. Retrieved June 19, 2012.</ref>

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* 1997: [[Therapy Dogs]] ($2,200)
* 1998: [[Whiskers]] ($3,092)
* 1999: [[Great Valley Nature Center]] ($3.6K)
* 2000: [[National Greyhound Adoption Program]]: ($6.5K)
* 2001: [[Reins of Life]] ($7,273)
* 2002: [[Canine Partners for Life]] ($13,280)
* 2003: [[Support Our Shelters]] ($8,348)
* 2004: [[Forgotten Felines & Fidos]] ($7.2K)
* 2005: [http://www.gpsar.org/ Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue] ($6,470)
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* 2006: [http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage] ($8,407)
* 2007: [http://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends] ($7,608)
* 2008: [http://pages.prodigy.net/zazubird/ppr.htm Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue] ($13,154)
* 2009: [http://www.animalrescue.org/ Animal Rescue League Wildlife Rehabilitation Center] ($8,992)
* 2010: [http://www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net/ Fayette Friends of Animals] ($12,849)
* 2011: [http://www.toonseum.org/ Toonseum] ($11,522)
* 2012: [http://www.hellobully.com/ Hello Bully] ($20,656)
* 2013: [http://equineangelsrescue.com/ Equine Angels Rescue] ($31,255)
* 2014: [http://aviary.org/ The National Aviary] ($32,372)
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* 2015: [https://www.wpahumane.org/ Western Pennsylvania Humane Society] ($35,910)
* 2016: [http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ Pittsburgh Zoo] ($30,880)
* 2017: [http://www.hopehavenfarm.org/ Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary] ($37,598)
* 2018: [https://www.southhillspetrescue.org/ South Hills Pet Rescue] ($42,051)
* 2019: [https://www.pearlparrots.com/ PEARL Parrot Rescue] ($46,440)
* 2020: [https://www.wildlifeworksinc.org/ Wildlife Works, Inc.] (Undisclosed)
* 2021: [https://www.wildlifeworksinc.org/ Wildlife Works, Inc.] ($20,000+)
* 2022: [https://www.wildlifeworksinc.org/ Wildlife Works, Inc.] ($41,553)
* 2023: [https://www.rabbitwranglers.org/ Rabbit Wranglers] ($52,000)
* 2024: [https://graypaws.org/ Gray Paws Sanctuary] ($100,000+)
|}

==Attendance==

AC's attendance has increased yearly, except for [[Anthrocon 2005|AC 2005]]. Membership in the [[fursuit parade]] has increased as well, rising to 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Albany AnthroCon 1997]]
| 500*
| N/A
| Unknownº
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Albany AnthroCon 1998]]
| 600*
| 20%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 1999]]
| 845
| 40.8%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2000]]
| 1,128
| 33.4%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2001]]
| 1,457
| 29.2%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2002]]
| 1,648
| 13.1%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2003]]
| 1,949
| 18.2%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2004]]
| 2,404
| 23.3%
| Unknown
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2005]]
| 2,370
| -1.4%
| 140
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2006]]
| 2,489
| 5%
| 191
| 36.4%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2007]]
| 2,849
| 14.5%
| 353
| 84.8%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2008]]
| 3,390
| 19%
| 453
| 28.3%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2009]]
| 3,777
| 11.4%
| 640
| 41.3%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2010]]
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 713
| 11.4%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2011]]
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 854
| 19.8%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2012]]
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2013]]
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2014]]
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 1,326
| 2%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2015]]
| 6,386
| 9.01%
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2016]]
| 7,310
| 14.44%
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2017]]
| 7,554
| 3.33%
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2018]]
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 1,980
| 4.76%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2019]]
| 9,358
| 11.31%
| 2,132
| 7.67%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2020]]
|6,136**
| N/A
|2 (staff)
| N/A
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2022]]
| 9,702
| 3.68%
| 2,562
| 20.17%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2023]]
| 13,644
| 40.63%
| 3,127
| 22.05%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Anthrocon 2024]]
| 17,639
| 29.84%
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|}
(*)Estimated

(**)Unique VRChat attendees

ºAnthrocon didn't keep records on the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005.

== Incorporation and Trademarks ==

Anthrocon, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit organization on June 25, 1998, and registered as a [[W:501(c)|501(c)(7) social and recreation club]] in the state of Pennsylvania (entity [http://www.corporations.state.pa.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?1738650 2823650]). This classification differs from the 501(c)(3) status of [[Midwest Furry Fandom]] and [[Anthropomorphic Arts and Education]], most notably, donations are not tax-deductible to their donors, but in return, the company has more flexibility about its operations, and more leeway to restrict access to non-members, since it's not a club.

Applications to register the word "Anthrocon" and the [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif|'Anthrocon paw']] as US [[Wikipedia:trademark|trademarks]] were filed on [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77001861 September 18] and [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77042065 November 12, 2006]. According to these filings, the word "Anthrocon" was first used on February 1, 1997, while the paw logo was used from June 30, 1998, onwards.

== Trivia ==

* The choice of Toonseum was made with consultation of the furry community via [http://anthrocon.livejournal.com/827727.html a LiveJournal post by] [[Rigel]]. It has so far been the only (fandom-approved) exception to the "animal-related" charity rule.

== See also ==

* [[W:Anthrocon|Anthrocon]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon photographs|Anthrocon photographs on WikiFur]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon guests of honor|Anthrocon guests of honor]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon staff|Anthrocon staff]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.facebook.com/Anthrocon/ Anthrocon] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Anthrocon/?source_id=103654229736847 Anthrocon] group on Facebook
* [http://twitter.com/anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Youtube]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://t.me/anthrocon Announcement Channel] on [[Telegram]]

=== Media ===

* [https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-economy-out-millions-because-of-canceled-events/35907481 ''Pittsburgh economy out millions because of canceled events''] article on [https://www.wtae.com/ Pittsburgh's Action News 4]
* [https://people.com/furries-raise-over-100k-for-homeless-senior-pets-at-pittsburgh-convention-8676313 ''Furries' in Pittsburgh 'Worked Their Tails Off' to Raise Over $100,000 for Homeless Senior Pets''] article on [[W:People (magazine)|People]]

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[[File:SNF|framed|right|Sprint Nexus Fursuit]]

== Social Media ==
Sprint Nexus is a figure in the furry fandom, known for his content creation for social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Likee, X, Facebook, and Pinterest. As a content creator, he has a midsized following because of his consistent daily uploads and audience engagement.

== Fursona ==
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In his personal life, Sprint Nexus, whose identity will remain undisclosed, is very involved in the furry fandom. His passion for content creation and business shines through in his fursona. His fursona is a German Shepherd with yellow and black accents. The yellow chevron symbols on his fursona represent energy and a commitment to the fandom. Sprint's brand is characterized by bold uses of the colors black and yellow with a slight 1980s theme. Sprint's fursona is characterized by sharp angles and chevron shapes. Although Sprint has a fullbody fursuit, he may often be seen sporting a black and white letterman jacket with an emblazoned R. Despite living near Naval Station Norfolk, Sprint is not military-related but often receives comparisons to a sergeant because of his triple-chevron insignia. Sprint Nexus is also often confused with the former American wireless telecommunications brand Sprint Nextel because of similarities in color and name despite there being no relation.

== Business Endeavors ==
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Sprint Nexus is the founder and CEO of Horizon Fursuits, a brand specializing in furry merchandise. Horizon's most popular line is called NexThreads, Fursona Based clothing, and is a comission-based system in which individuals can bring their fursonas' to life with the help of a Horizon Associate artist and Horizon hoodie manufacturer.

== Conventions ==
Engagement with the furry community goes beyond the digital realm for Sprint Nexus. He's an active participant in furry conventions, making appearances at events like Anthrocon 2024 and Fursonacon 2023 & 2024. He is also very active in his local community while attending Southeastern Virginia Fur meets and 757-Furs meets in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. Sprint is most often associated with the independent city of Virginia Beach.

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