Don't want to pay $5.00 per "Pass Exclusive" festivity? As many TAKII faithful have come to realize, pre-regging ahead of time saves you not only money, but peace of mind in knowing that you have reserved yourself a shot at Asian-themed infamy at The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational! As a #1 Contender's Pass pre-registrant, you can expect to enjoy the following exclusive benefits: BECOMING ELIGIBLE for random pre-TAKII 13 giveaways (NOTE: "Pre-Reg Specials" drawings are done on the last day of a deadline), HAVING A CHANCE to attend our über-swanky "Domo Arigatou" post-TAKII 13 party, GAINING ACCESS to recyclable raffle tickets & our "Raffle Royale PLUS" festivity, BEING ABLE to take advantage of all perks that standard #1 Contender's Pass holders enjoy, ....& SO MUCH MORE!

Let's not forget, being a Vendor Table Slot pre-registrant has its own perks, too: MAKE MONEY & FRIENDS showing off & selling your Asian-themed swag, OBTAIN AN EXCELLENT WAY to reach a pricelessly-rabid fanbase, & EXHIBIT YOUR SKILLS for some cheap thrills (....plus 2 FREE #1 Contender's Passes included for each Table Slot pre-regged)! Last, but certainly not least, your purchase of a #1 Contender's Pass, or Vendor Table Slot, allows TAKII to have the resources necessary to make this seasons, & every one after it, all the more extreme!

The Hardcore Handbook is your key to celebratory awesomeness for TAKII! It's just like any other programming book you would find at other like-minded functions/conventions, but it's value is unmatched in the realm of Asian-themed fandom. Featuring guest & performer bios, event schedules, autograph panels, & other TAKII-exclusive sexiness, it's the perfect compliment to everyone's fusion festival experience. People who plan on attending a season of TAKII are encouraged to print out a copy of the Hardcore Handbook prior to their arrival, as only Collectors Editions (for #1 Contender's Pass holders) & standard style versions of this guide would be available at-the-door in limited quantities.