CLAW 2013 from my iPhone’s point of view

Here’s a few photos from CLAW 2013 from my iPhone’s point of view.

CLAW is a very interesting Animal. The sense of Brotherhood and Family you experience at this event is a bit different than IML or MAL because there is *NO CONTEST*. You heard me, NO CONTEST.   It’s very relaxed. No rushing to contests.  But, also like those 2 events, it’s very much a big Family Reunion. You see a lot of people from different clubs around the world come together and see each other for the first time in perhaps years. And of course, there are the Kink Event Virgins (that was a great T-Shirt), that are very much welcome and leave a bit more confident and accepted regarding their interests in Kink.

I had the pleasure of hanging with a couple of “Virgins” as well as running into FOUR of my Icon Detroit Brothers that I had not seen in many, many years.  That was really special to me.  They haven’t changed a bit.

The classes are a lot of fun. From Pain Play (Flogging) to the Aphrodisiacs Foods Class which was run by my “Uncle George” (I won’t call him “Daddy” he gets pissy when I say Auntie George 😉 ).

I know the work and sacrifice that goes into organizing a volunteer based Kink Event and I gotta say I am truly impressed how much CLAW has grown. The guys who run CLAW, Dennis and Bob, and their countless obviously appreciated volunteers do an amazing job running a *VERY WELL ORGANIZED* Kink Event.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for an amazing weekend.

Puppy Play was very,  very big this year at CLAW this year.

Ring Toss

Aphrodisiac Foods Class.
And under the table…

Reunited with my ICON Detroit Club Brothers
Atom’s booty in Leather Football Pants

Pup Striker proudly representing the Chicago Rubbermen
Banquet Table

Ya gotta have a sense of humor in the Kink Community. 
This guy got a lot of attention.

I was in awe of this poster at the Leather Dinner 
and Leather Hall of Fame ceremony.

Hey, Look! It’s Me and the other “Ruff” in Chicago, Pup Ruff, from Great Lakes Den.

DINNER!!!  What a great meal, too.

Bye, CLAW!   See you next year!

Mark your Calendars

CLAW 14 is April 24-27, 2014.

CLAW Facebook Page

#IML2013

For those who of you who use TWITTER, International Mister Leather has 2 accounts that will be sending out more information on things going on regarding this year’s IML.   

Two Twitter Accounts to Follow:

@IMLCoodinator (used more often)

and

@IMLChicago

The Official Hashtag for this year’s IML is

The Scoop on the IML 2013 Leather Market this year

Breaking News: Update on Vendor Market Pass Information! 

Leather Market Day Pass 

Non-weekend Package holders will need to get a daily wristband to enter the Vendor Market. The Day Pass Registration Area will be on the 5th Floor and adjacent to the Chicago Ballroom Vendor area. Signage and volunteers will be able to direct you. Suggested daily donation is $5 and wristbands are color-coded for each day of IML.

Introduced last year, an all-weekend “Pride Pass” is also available for a donation of at least $10.

“Pride Pass” holders will receive a coded wristband allowing unlimited market entry all weekend with no waiting in line! These passes will also be available in the Day Pass area.

All net proceeds of Day Pass and “Pride Pass” donations benefits The Leather Archives and Museum. 

All attendees to IML events must be at least 21 years of age and carry a government issued ID.

IML 2013 Contest Venue

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IML 2013 Poster to be released soon

We are pleased to announce that the Friday and Saturday Contest Events–Opening Ceremonies and Pec’s and Personality–will be held at the world-famous Vic Theater. The Vic is located in Lakeview and is on the edge of Boystown. Tickets for these events are included in all Weekend Packages. Single tickets can be purchased but will only be available at the Registration Desk during IML (at the host hotel).

You can learn more about The Vic by visiting their website at http://www.jamusa.com/Venues/Vic/VenueDetails.aspx 

 We will be announcing the location of the 35th International Mr. Leather Contest on Sunday night in the very near future. We are also pleased to announce that Lenny Broberg, International Mr. Leather 1992, will be the MC for our 35th Annual Family reunion in Chicago.

 For more details, tickets, hotel information and updates, please visit our website at www.imrl.com

Another Demo from IML 2012

The annual IML show in Chicago was a great event for us. Tons of hot viewers came by our booth to try out and audition to be a part of our new BoundJocks site. One of the furriest and sexiest was Dolan Wolf from the United Kingdom. Our in-house knot expert Knotty Brent had Dolan trussed up in no time and his rock-hard dick was at full attention with the first glance of what he might be in for. Dolan gets more and more aroused the tighter he is suspended and the more people come by and watch – So much in fact he blows his load for the crowd’s enjoyment (and ours too)!

 More Photos from IML 2012 and a FREE VIDEO PREVIEW available over at 

Another “BOUND JOCKS” Video from IML 2012

The annual IML show in Chicago was a great event for us. Bondage legend Derek Pain wanted to get tied up and displayed at the BoundJocks’ booth as well. His muscles bulge as the ropes pull him completely off the ground and he swings back and forth like a huge slab of beef. He moans loudly through his rope gag as Knotty Brent tortures his balls and nipple for the crowd!

FREE PREVIEW of this IML 2012 video can be seen at

IML 2013 Update

Did you purchase an all-weekend pass to the Vendor Market 
at IML this year? 

Remember the voucher you were given?

$25 off all ticket levels for IML 2013 (our 35th Anniversary) with the code included on your voucher. 


Follow this link to get started:


IML 2012 winner
What’s IML like? 

Never Been?


2013 is your year to find out.

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