Blog Archives - Risembool Rangers Fan Mail

Sarah Brennan-Dunn

3/31/2019

I first met Vic at Melbourne Supanova 2009 as I was a volunteer looking after his line, at the end of the weekend Vic said Thank you to me for helping out and signed my volunteer t-shirt. Then in Sydney 2010 I met Vic, Travis and Laura and Vic remembered me afain I was looking after their lines for them. In 2012 I joined the Risembool Rangers and was able to meet other Australasian Risembool Rangers members in Sydney where I lost everything that Vic had signed. Word got to Vic while I was doing my duties at Supanova and at my break I was able to see Vic. Vic came over to he and hugged me and signed another poster for me which I have still.
Throughout the years Vic has been coming to Australia for Supanova events and we catch up. At Gold Coast Supanova 2017 I told Vic that I'm retiring as being a volunteer at Supanova so I can focus on my transition and to go to Japan for a holiday. Vic again thanked me and gave me a comforting hug showing his support towards me.
At Sydney Supanova 2018 I surprised Vic with a LEGO Rainbow flag brick and a Transgender flag brick to say thank you for his support to the LGBTIQ Community around the world and Vic asked me how I was doing. The knowledge that Vic remembers me and seen the changes especially when I show him the photos we have had together was special.
Vic has always showed support, love and respect for his fans and everytime we get a reply email from Vic we all get excited and happy that Vic cares about his fans. Whenever I feel down I always look at our photos and see that smile. Thank you for your support to us Risembool Rangers Worldwide and the voice acting characters that means a lot towards us. We love you Vic and how much you have ment towards us all.

John Edwards

3/31/2019

I got to meet Vic Mignogna at Fan Expo in Toronto in 2017 and it was one of the highlights of my trip because I've always looked up to Vic Mignogna growing up since Full Metal Alchemist was my gateway into more mature animes. I told him that I remember when I first heard him in RWBY as Qrow and instantly recognized his voice. Vic started talking to me in Qrow's voice and I practically squealed with glee in my head

Nick Visha

3/31/2019

My brother and I met Vic for the 1st time at Central PA Comic Con 2019. The only reason we attended the convention was because Vic was there and we wanted to show him some support. I introduced my brother to FMA and he's been a fan ever since. Meeting Vic (and the Matriarch and the Ranger officers that were there) was well worth the 5.5 hour trip. He was every bit as genuine, kind, and flat out cool as he appears in every video you see online. He took the time to talk to every fan there, answering questions and personalizing every interaction. It was extremely refreshing to meet a celebrity that genuinely cares for his fans. We attended both panels and they were both entertaining and covered different topics, making them unique experiences. I can't state enough how awesome it was to finally meet Vic. We look forward to meeting him again at a future convention.

We want to thank Vic, Mrs. Myers, Squally, Veronica, and the rest of the Rangers for an amazing experience. To Vic, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your time, the caring you show your fans, and for helping people through some tough times. Watching video after video and reading statement after statement about how you have personally helped fans reveals your quality of character. We support you and wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for all that you do.

God Bless you,

Nick and Tom Visha

Kelsey Baxter

3/31/2019

Hello,

I have been following the events this past month and my heart goes out to you. It was a youtuber "Hero Hei" that made me aware of the injustice that has been happening. To be honest, I did not know your name until all this recent drama started even though you voice some characters I like (such as Crow). And after learning more about the kind of character you truly are I regret that.

I hope when all of this is over things turn out for the best for you and everyone you care about.

Stay Strong,

From a new fan
-K

Jeannine Konie

3/31/2019

I first met Vic back at ACEN 2008. I had just come home from serving a mission for my church, and was really excited to be going back to a convention. When I discovered that Vic would be one of the guests, I was ecstatic! Meeting him at that convention was one of the best things in the world for this otaku. I still remember the reaction he got when handing over my copy of "Generator Gawl Perfect Collection" for him to sign. He was so excited! lol!
At Otakon 2017, he actually granted a Birthday request for me during his Q&A panel. Then, at Katsucon 2018, I was floored when he remembered me from Otakon. I remember how he knelt down and kissed my hand lovingly, and asked how I had been doing. Of course, I couldn't answer back because I was in full fan-girl mode. lol! But still, it was a great experience. :)
Every convention that I have gone to and he has been the guest, he has always been nothing but generous and kind. I always looked forward to getting pics and hugs from him. :)

Serena McFayne

3/31/2019

I met Vic for the first time in 2010. My friend and I saw him on the con floor and ran up to him (completely interrupting what he was doing and where he was going) by all rights, he should've been super mad and annoyed at me and my friend, but he wasn't. He gave us a hug, apologized that he couldn't talk and then went off and did what he was planning to do.

We saw him later and he spoke with us at length and was super sweet to us (even signed our stuff for us!). And every time I've met him since then he has been nothing but sweet and kind. He's still one of my favorite VAs.

Mary Stiff

3/31/2019

Of all the people I have met in my life, few have showed the level of kindness, humility, and love that I have seen Vic show in every situation he's been in, in person or in interviews/recorded panels. I have seen Vic in person just once at a rinky-dink convention in southern Michigan, the ignition for my unashamed nerdiness. We were all in a classroom waiting for his panel to start and I had brought a goodie bag for him but was nervous to head up. With some assistance from one of the parents who came with us, I eventually made my way up to where Vic was talking and I stood there, thinking he wasn't going to notice me. He did, however, and made sure I was addressed amid all the people who were there. He gave me a big hug and was very gracious and thankful for the gift I had made. The panel started soon after and. As small a thing he did, I'll never forget Vic's kindness that day. It causes great sadness and dismay that Vic has not only been accused of something so horrible but there are people FORGING fake evidence in this witchhunt and I for one am appalled by all of it. If Vic ever reads this, I want him to hear how thankful I am for all the things he's done and how proud I am that he continues to do what God has called him to do in spite of these unwarranted attacks. I will always stand on Vic's side and I pray that he continues to persevere and maintain that loving, accepting attitude that brought me to a love of nerdiness that I still possess today. Stand strong, Vic! We've got your back! (^w^)

Lauren Fell

3/31/2019

I've always been a fan with Vic since I was younger and it's been a lifelong dream to meet him. Never got the chance to fly out to the US to a con there to see him, but it's still an aim to achieve one day, so I was over the moon to see he was going to the London MCM con last october (2018).
I went to see him in my volibear suit, i still need to put a video up on Twitter to show you Vic as the suit has a way better sound system that you can hear now haha. I went for a photo, to see his talk and to get an autograph. All the time fangirling in this suit probably seemed odd haha. I was so excited to see him but what made it better was his reaction to my suit, he was so amazed and got excited about it that it made me really happy to have it appreciated by my favourite VA. I was excited to see him and he was excited to see me. It was my best day ever and a moment I will always treasure.
Next day I got his autograph on my d n angel dvd since it's my favourite anime he voiced, it's the first one I watched of his so it will always be special to me. Vic was nice enough to also sign my photo with him for no extra fee which I didn't expect, he also took a photo of it for himself :) yes I got a hug from him and no I didn't find it weird, it made my day even better. It was a dream come true to see him and afterwards I was jumping for joy and in the weight of this suit it wasn't easy haha
Always here for you Vic, 100% of the way. You are an amazing, kind and funny guy. It was an honour to meet, hopefully will again one day, you have loads of amazing people that also have your back and we will help you through this :)

Kyle S.

3/31/2019

I am a long time fan of Mr. Mignogna and honestly never thought of posting on anything like this. That changed after a friend whom I assume was wanting to mess with me sent me to a YouTube debate that sparked me to change that and state how I feel about the for lack of a better word the insanity Mr. Mignogna has been going through and I feel I can't be alone in what I am about to say. Vic Mignogna is my hero...he has given life in ways that cannot be replicated to some of my favorite anime characters. I will never claim to understand the language of the podcast my friend sent me as I claim no real knowledge of law outside of I choose to abide them to the best of my abilities. I choose to believe in my hero that he has been nothing more than a human and always strives to be the best he can. That feeling will never change, Mr. Mignogna to me will always be the noble Edward Elric, the embodiment of brutality Broly or the silly good-hearted Death Scythe. As the world seems to implode on itself I will stand around and say, Vic Mignogna You will always be my hero. As I close this terribly written out message I realize no amount of text can properly thank you Mr. Mignogna for being you and helping by just doing what you love and bringing some of my favorite characters to life in ways no other voice actor could. Also thank you to those who share these emotions or similar since without you all we might not have ever gotten such an amazing community who can share how he positively influenced their lives with his work.

Joy Leineke

3/31/2019

10 years ago in 08, I was 12 &my sister& I went to DragonCon for the first time. It was our first convention in general (&the start of many more after) You know why? Because of this man, Vic Mignogna. Because my sister was a fan of FMA and that somehow led her to find videos on YouTube of old panels of the voice actors from FMA at cons. Especially ones of Vic, telling different stories & talking about his shows. And my sister was like “that seems really great. Hey, the guy that voices Ed is going to be at this con that’s only 2 hours away from us” and so she bought us tickets and got us reservations at the Marriott (Dragon Con people know how hard that is now lol and how expensive) and we went to our first con that year and I know we went and waited in line at the hall of fame & we went to meet him and because of how it was set up I don’t think he was doing pictures or they cost or something and it also cost for an autograph (Which, almost everywhere else he can he never charges for photos or autographs, or that’s how it used to be) anyways so my sister paid for him to sign my dragon con schedule book thing and I still have it to this day. The last picture to the left is from last year when we went because it was the mark of going for 10 years and magically, he was attending after he hadn’t in years and so this happened. & the other 3 are from 08, 09 & 2016 I printed out 2 copies and brought him one and told him about how coming to see him is always the best part of the cons and getting a hug is even better & he was so sweet & touched by the photo & he signed it for me and I gave him his copy & he said “only if you sign it for me!!” & I was so nervous but so happy (and in hindsight I should’ve already like pre-written on the back of the photo and signed it or something but oh well.) & then my sister and I asked for a hug & as we were going to walk away he said to me “let’s do this every chance we get!!” Or something like that and it just warmed my heart so much.