Here is the list of shows that we are planning on attending in 2010. Find one that interests you the most and is in your area. If you attend any of these shows make sure to say hello to us.
April 24 Classic Toy and Collectibles Show
--HSB Building, 5626 Burlingame Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan
--Classic toy and toy collectible show
--9 am to 3 pm
--$3 admission, children under 12 free, early buyer program $10, get in at 6 am
--No web site, but one can call 616-261-5664 for more information
May 14-16 Motor City Comic Con
--Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan
--Comic book convention
--Ticket prices to be announced
--Media guests include Sandahl Bergman (
Conan The Barbarian, Red Sonja), Adam West (TV's "Batman", "Family Guy"), Ernie Hudson (
Ghostbusters), and Jake Busey (
Starship Troopers, The Frighteners)
--Comic artist guests include Mike McKone (
Amazing Spider-Man, Deadpool: Suicide Kings, Punisher)
--www.motorcityconventions.comMay 28-31 World Steam Expo
--Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan
--Steam punk convention
--In conjunction with the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
--Times to be announced
--Tickets to be announced
--Guests to include author G.D. Falksen and musicians Tartanic, Abney Park, and The Extraordinary Contraptions
--Other events include a mad scientist fair, Victorian-era tea and etiquette lessons, and a masquerade ball
--www.worldsteamexpo.com or
www.mysapce.com/worldsteamexpoJune 5-6 Cherry Capital Con
--Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, Michigan
--Comic book convention
--Times to be announced
--Tickets to be announced
--Guests to be announced
--www.cherrycapitalcon.comJune 26-27 Jafax 15
--Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
--Anime convention
--FREE admission although donations are encouraged
--Theme this year is "rise of the machines"
--Guests this year include James Dawsey, Jan Scott Frazier, Amy Howard Wilson, Dave Wilson, Doug Smith, and Dragon Spirit Studios
--Events include panel discussions, lots of film rooms, an artist alley, and a costume contest
--www.jafax.orgAugust 6-8 NMA Con 2010
--Northern Michigan Community College, Traverse City, Michigan
--Anime convention
--Ticket prices to be announced
--Guests to be announced
--Events to be announced
--www.nmacon.net November 5-7 The Scarefest
--Lexington Center, Lexington, Kentucky
--Horror and paranormal convention
--Ticket prices to be announced
--Guests to be announced
--Events include panel discussions, film room, and a screaming contest
--www.thescarefest.com or
www.myspace.com/thescarefest