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How to find Ralph Macchio?

Howdy all,

I was planning on attending the Chicago Comic-Con in August to meet my childhood hero, Mr. Ralph Macchio of Karate Kid fame. I even began stocking up on items to have signed, but now I'm not going to be able to attend. How on Earth do I go about keeping track of this guy's personal appearances? I'm willing to wait (I've been waiting for nearly 30 years). I'm willing to travel. I just don't know how to get a good head's up as to when he's going to do a signing. Is it feasible to contact his agent? I'm not very knowledgeable about this stuff. I'd rather not wait another 30 years, so any help at all is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Comment by Robert Rodman on July 29, 2013 at 9:50pm: I'd still like any info or suggestions here, however I'm going to try to make Comic-Con work. I recently purchased two HUGE unused subway posters, from parts II and III, and I have a few more items that I'd like signed.

Comment by Rich on July 30, 2013 at 2:40pm: I didn't think he really did autograph shows until I saw that Wizard World listing for Chicago. I guess the best bet would be to keep an eye on other Wizard World shows, and other cons and autograph shows like Hollywood Show (which does have a lesser Chicago version), Mega Con, Dragon Con, Chiller Theatre, etc.

Comment by Mike Shepherd on July 30, 2013 at 2:53pm: Robert, what exactly is it that you want Ralph to sign for you?

Comment by Robert Rodman on July 31, 2013 at 9:15am: I have original movie posters for parts II and III of The Karate Kid franchise, measuring 45" x 60" each. I also have a headband I'd like signed. He's charging $35 a piece at Comic Con, so it's not cheap, but the posters framed up will look amazing in my home theater.

Comment by Joseph Palreiro on August 5, 2013 at 12:20am: 45"x60"? Nice. You don't see a lot of two-sheets/subway sheets out there. Good luck!

Comment by James Goins on August 11, 2013 at 6:33pm: Hi! Go to his Facebook, and he occasionally will post if he's attending a premiere, film fest or something along that nature. I met him a few years ago and he signed a sake box that I had been signed by Pat Morita.

Comment by Chris Klamer on August 13, 2013 at 1:52pm: Sorry i missed this post I was there and I could have had everything signed for you. I know you would like to meet in person but it's always an option.

I have done this for other people on the site. I also try and get pictures if I can but not always an option unless you pay for it.

Comment by JXE on September 3, 2013 at 8:06am: FYI, it's just been reported that he's going to be at the Chiller Theatre in NJ this October.

Comment by Robert Rodman on October 30, 2013 at 9:00am: Thanks everyone. In the end I couldn't attend. My youngest son is a leukemia patient and my priorities often keep me from such adventures. It looks like Mr. Macchio will be attending a couple of cons next year, so I plan on hitting at least ONE of them.

Also, thanks Chris Klamer, I would have appreciated that. Did you get to meet him? Was he nice?

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