This August a three day long, massive Expo takes place in the Metro Toronto Convention Center.
FanExpo is an annual event with over 600 exhibitors and retailers focusing on Video Games, Comic Books, Anime, Science Fiction, and Horror. It's Canada's biggest event for these focuses. So it's definitely worth checking out their website over at
http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo. Some of the guests this year are
Bruce Campbell, Leonard freakin' Nimoy and Lou Ferrigno! So much awesome in one place.
The Dates and Times are:
Friday August 28th - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday 29th - 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday 30th - 11:00am to 6:00pm
If you guys are coming, let's meet up one of the 3 days for Lunch, either at a sit down somewhere or from that crazy dude who sells the street meat from the sidewalk.
Below is the Official Fan Expo 2009 Press Release
Experience the very best of pop culture at the upcoming Fan Expo Canada.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the country’s largest combined event includes
Comic Books, Anime, Science Fiction, Horror and Gaming. There’s something for
every age and every interest!
Fan Expo Canada brings together a fascinating array of celebrities, exhibitors,
retailers and visitors from all over the country and around the world. It showcases
Canada’s industry professionals and all of the latest licensed entertainment
properties and related products. It has many pop culture focuses: Video Games,
Comic Books, Toys, Anime, Science Fiction, Horror, Gaming, etc.
Key Features Include:
• Celebrity presentations, Q&A’s, autographs and photo opportunities.
• 600 exhibitors and retailers supporting a full complement of pop culture
and entertainment themed merchandise including comic books, toys,
collectibles, games, videos and more!
• Tons of costumed characters from your favorite TV shows & movies
• Industry Professional workshops, complimentary to attendees
• Millions of dollars of collectibles and merchandise for sale
BRUCE CAMPBELL IS GOING TO BE THERE!!!
COMMENCE FANGIRL SCREAMING!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
I'm so fucking stoked for this! Bruce Campbell AND Max Brooks! *Zombie fanboy drool*
I'm there.