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		<title>By: TCS</title>
		<link>http://aftimes.com/conventions/#comment-521</link>
		<dc:creator>TCS</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Time Sunday, October 2:· 8:00am - 2:30pm 

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Location -- Holiday Inn of Midway Airport
6624 South Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 

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Toys, Comics, Statues Convention
Small convention for the big collector

Stratosphere Ballroom at the Holiday Inn (behind TGIF restaurant). 
&quot;Early Bird&quot; admission $8 @ 8 am. $5 adults after 9 am. 
.Kids with paid adult are FREE! Free Balloons for the kids!

Who will be at the show?

MR GABRIEL BAUTISTA JR.
AUTHOR. COMIX GORILLA. ILLUSTRATOR.
...
His art on Charley &lt; 3&#039;s Robots can been seen in several issues of Elephantmen, published by Image.
His color art can be seen on Will Eisner&#039;s THE SPIRIT and ALL STAR WESTERN, published by DC. 
He is an Eisner award winning colorist.
He is also the creator of comic battling site ENTERVOID.COM 
He invites you to come battle with your skills...

Stores:
Evil Squirrel Comics: http://wwwevilsquirrelcomics.com/
First Aid Comics: http://www.firstaidcomics.com/
Murtz Comics Inc: http://www.murtzcomics.com/
Sharp Comics: 
Tenth Planet:
Time Tunnel Toys: http://timetunneltoyz.wordpress.com/about/

Dealers:
Leo Chinnaswamy
Roger Webb
Kyle Vargas
Art Palacios
John Kolakowski
Leo Guerrero

Check out http://t-c-s.webs.com/  
for more info and updates!See More</description>
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<p>Location &#8212; Holiday Inn of Midway Airport<br />
6624 South Cicero Ave<br />
Chicago, IL </p>
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<p>Toys, Comics, Statues Convention<br />
Small convention for the big collector</p>
<p>Stratosphere Ballroom at the Holiday Inn (behind TGIF restaurant).<br />
&#8220;Early Bird&#8221; admission $8 @ 8 am. $5 adults after 9 am.<br />
.Kids with paid adult are FREE! Free Balloons for the kids!</p>
<p>Who will be at the show?</p>
<p>MR GABRIEL BAUTISTA JR.<br />
AUTHOR. COMIX GORILLA. ILLUSTRATOR.<br />
&#8230;<br />
His art on Charley &lt; 3&#039;s Robots can been seen in several issues of Elephantmen, published by Image.<br />
His color art can be seen on Will Eisner&#039;s THE SPIRIT and ALL STAR WESTERN, published by DC.<br />
He is an Eisner award winning colorist.<br />
He is also the creator of comic battling site ENTERVOID.COM<br />
He invites you to come battle with your skills&#8230;</p>
<p>Stores:<br />
Evil Squirrel Comics: <a href="http://wwwevilsquirrelcomics.com/" rel="nofollow">http://wwwevilsquirrelcomics.com/</a><br />
First Aid Comics: <a href="http://www.firstaidcomics.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.firstaidcomics.com/</a><br />
Murtz Comics Inc: <a href="http://www.murtzcomics.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.murtzcomics.com/</a><br />
Sharp Comics:<br />
Tenth Planet:<br />
Time Tunnel Toys: <a href="http://timetunneltoyz.wordpress.com/about/" rel="nofollow">http://timetunneltoyz.wordpress.com/about/</a></p>
<p>Dealers:<br />
Leo Chinnaswamy<br />
Roger Webb<br />
Kyle Vargas<br />
Art Palacios<br />
John Kolakowski<br />
Leo Guerrero</p>
<p>Check out <a href="http://t-c-s.webs.com/" rel="nofollow">http://t-c-s.webs.com/</a><br />
for more info and updates!See More</p>
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		<title>By: RaiderMitch</title>
		<link>http://aftimes.com/conventions/#comment-436</link>
		<dc:creator>RaiderMitch</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>ComiCONN: CT&#039;s BIGGEST Comic/Sci-Fi Con Returns to Stamford CT on August 27, 2011

BAM! Hey True Believers! On August 27th at the Stamford Plaza from 10am - 6pm fans of all things comics, sci-fi and collecting can reunite for the Tri-State areas newest and brightest event on the con circuit! ComiCONN Returns! Join organizers Alternate Universe comic shops as the present ComiCONN and meet Comic book creators from DC, Marvel and other companies, celebrities from TV, film &amp; wrestling, Star Wars characters from the CT Garrison of the 501st,  and super-heroes, R2-D2 builders, the 1966 TV Batmobile and a replica of Luke Skywalker&#039;s Landspeeder! PLUS fans can buy exclusive con artwork, new and old comics, original comic artwork, collectibles and more! 

Tickets are $10 - kids 10 and under are FREE!

ComiCONN Highlights Include: 
• With two live concerts from High Adventure!
• Star Wars artist Matt Busch will be on hand with beautiful prints!
• The first ever con appearance by Raiders&#039; Fred &quot;Jock the Pilot&quot; Sorenson on the 30th Anniversary of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”!
• Special con sessions with The Fixer/Sandtrooper himself - Anthony Forrest, Cris &quot;The Force Among Us&quot; Macht hosted by Star Wars Trivia Master &amp; Artist Kevin Liell!
• 70’s “Shazam” TV Star Michael Gray!
• Discussions on Indiana Jones 30th Anniversary and legends with Daryl Frazetti and the IndyCast&#039;s Mitch Hallock!
• Take photos with the Connecticut 501st and cosplayers, R2, Luke’s Landspeeder and the 1960&#039;s classic Batmobile!
• Action figure design contest and a HeroClix competition! 
• Wresting greats Justin Credible and Brimstone!
• The cast and crew of “Indiana James and the Lost Shaker of Salt” and IndyTrivia from the IndyCast podcast!
• BEN 10 Creator and Comic book writer Joe Kelly!
• Door prizes and much, much more – 

ComiCONN supports the Tommy – Be a hero and help some kids with your donations!

Check out our website www.comiconn.com and join our Facebook page for the latest news on guests and events! A few dealer tables are still available – check website for more information.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ComiCONN: CT&#8217;s BIGGEST Comic/Sci-Fi Con Returns to Stamford CT on August 27, 2011</p>
<p>BAM! Hey True Believers! On August 27th at the Stamford Plaza from 10am &#8211; 6pm fans of all things comics, sci-fi and collecting can reunite for the Tri-State areas newest and brightest event on the con circuit! ComiCONN Returns! Join organizers Alternate Universe comic shops as the present ComiCONN and meet Comic book creators from DC, Marvel and other companies, celebrities from TV, film &amp; wrestling, Star Wars characters from the CT Garrison of the 501st,  and super-heroes, R2-D2 builders, the 1966 TV Batmobile and a replica of Luke Skywalker&#8217;s Landspeeder! PLUS fans can buy exclusive con artwork, new and old comics, original comic artwork, collectibles and more! </p>
<p>Tickets are $10 &#8211; kids 10 and under are FREE!</p>
<p>ComiCONN Highlights Include:<br />
• With two live concerts from High Adventure!<br />
• Star Wars artist Matt Busch will be on hand with beautiful prints!<br />
• The first ever con appearance by Raiders&#8217; Fred &#8220;Jock the Pilot&#8221; Sorenson on the 30th Anniversary of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”!<br />
• Special con sessions with The Fixer/Sandtrooper himself &#8211; Anthony Forrest, Cris &#8220;The Force Among Us&#8221; Macht hosted by Star Wars Trivia Master &amp; Artist Kevin Liell!<br />
• 70’s “Shazam” TV Star Michael Gray!<br />
• Discussions on Indiana Jones 30th Anniversary and legends with Daryl Frazetti and the IndyCast&#8217;s Mitch Hallock!<br />
• Take photos with the Connecticut 501st and cosplayers, R2, Luke’s Landspeeder and the 1960&#8242;s classic Batmobile!<br />
• Action figure design contest and a HeroClix competition!<br />
• Wresting greats Justin Credible and Brimstone!<br />
• The cast and crew of “Indiana James and the Lost Shaker of Salt” and IndyTrivia from the IndyCast podcast!<br />
• BEN 10 Creator and Comic book writer Joe Kelly!<br />
• Door prizes and much, much more – </p>
<p>ComiCONN supports the Tommy – Be a hero and help some kids with your donations!</p>
<p>Check out our website <a href="http://www.comiconn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.comiconn.com</a> and join our Facebook page for the latest news on guests and events! A few dealer tables are still available – check website for more information.</p>
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		<title>By: Umpire</title>
		<link>http://aftimes.com/conventions/#comment-223</link>
		<dc:creator>Umpire</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>TOY &amp; DOLL
COLLECTORS SUPERSHOW
 
Sunday, October 16, 2011 
combining the Collectors Supershow
and the Doll &amp; Bear Expo!
 
Ramada Plaza Convention Center
I-25 &amp; 120th in Northglenn
10 minutes north of Denver - 20 minutes from Boulder - 30 minutes from Littleton or Loveland!
 
11 AM - 4 PM*
*Note new time - 1 hour later!
 
 
 
OUR SHOW FEATURES A GREAT SELECTION OF 
ALL KINDS OF VINTAGE &amp; COLLECTIBLE
TOYS, DOLLS AND MORE !!!!
    
OVER 150 TABLES OF GREAT STUFF!!!
Character Toys - Antique Dolls - Baby Boomer Era Toys &amp; Dolls - Hot Wheels - Pop Culture Collectibles - Vintage Kitsch - Space Toys - Tin Toys -  Cars &amp; Trucks - TV &amp; Movie Memorabilia - Comics - Barbie - Raggedy Ann - Wind-Ups - Battery-Op - Vintage Trains - Marx - Mego - Mattel - Ideal - Diecast - Movie Posters - Children&#039;s Books - Spiderman - Star Wars - Vintage LPs - Paper Dolls - Lionel - Plush - Sports Toys - NASCAR - Farm Toys - Action Figures - Monsters - Fun Stuff - Ceramics - Cowboys - Rock &amp; Roll - GI Joe - Cabbage Patch - Teddy Bears - Star Trek - Ginny - Model Kits - Godzilla - Games - Steiff - Video - Autographs - Vintage &amp; New Dolls - Trading Cards - Superheroes - Lunch Boxes - Old Stuff - New Stuff - Hard-to-Find Stuff !
 
   __________________________________________
 
Admission: $5.
Kids under 12 FREE
 
Early Birds (10am): $10
Buy it before the others see it! 
 
DEALER TABLES: 
Tables: $30 (All tables 6 ft)
or 4 tables for $100
(more than 4 tables: $25 each)
Dealer set-up: *8 - 11 am Sunday.  
Note new time - 1 hour later!

Sign up online at www.supershow2011.eventbrite.com .
 
______________________________________________
 
information on this and other shows is at:
www.DanaCain.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TOY &#038; DOLL<br />
COLLECTORS SUPERSHOW</p>
<p>Sunday, October 16, 2011<br />
combining the Collectors Supershow<br />
and the Doll &#038; Bear Expo!</p>
<p>Ramada Plaza Convention Center<br />
I-25 &#038; 120th in Northglenn<br />
10 minutes north of Denver &#8211; 20 minutes from Boulder &#8211; 30 minutes from Littleton or Loveland!</p>
<p>11 AM &#8211; 4 PM*<br />
*Note new time &#8211; 1 hour later!</p>
<p>OUR SHOW FEATURES A GREAT SELECTION OF<br />
ALL KINDS OF VINTAGE &#038; COLLECTIBLE<br />
TOYS, DOLLS AND MORE !!!!</p>
<p>OVER 150 TABLES OF GREAT STUFF!!!<br />
Character Toys &#8211; Antique Dolls &#8211; Baby Boomer Era Toys &#038; Dolls &#8211; Hot Wheels &#8211; Pop Culture Collectibles &#8211; Vintage Kitsch &#8211; Space Toys &#8211; Tin Toys &#8211;  Cars &#038; Trucks &#8211; TV &#038; Movie Memorabilia &#8211; Comics &#8211; Barbie &#8211; Raggedy Ann &#8211; Wind-Ups &#8211; Battery-Op &#8211; Vintage Trains &#8211; Marx &#8211; Mego &#8211; Mattel &#8211; Ideal &#8211; Diecast &#8211; Movie Posters &#8211; Children&#8217;s Books &#8211; Spiderman &#8211; Star Wars &#8211; Vintage LPs &#8211; Paper Dolls &#8211; Lionel &#8211; Plush &#8211; Sports Toys &#8211; NASCAR &#8211; Farm Toys &#8211; Action Figures &#8211; Monsters &#8211; Fun Stuff &#8211; Ceramics &#8211; Cowboys &#8211; Rock &#038; Roll &#8211; GI Joe &#8211; Cabbage Patch &#8211; Teddy Bears &#8211; Star Trek &#8211; Ginny &#8211; Model Kits &#8211; Godzilla &#8211; Games &#8211; Steiff &#8211; Video &#8211; Autographs &#8211; Vintage &#038; New Dolls &#8211; Trading Cards &#8211; Superheroes &#8211; Lunch Boxes &#8211; Old Stuff &#8211; New Stuff &#8211; Hard-to-Find Stuff !</p>
<p>   __________________________________________</p>
<p>Admission: $5.<br />
Kids under 12 FREE</p>
<p>Early Birds (10am): $10<br />
Buy it before the others see it! </p>
<p>DEALER TABLES:<br />
Tables: $30 (All tables 6 ft)<br />
or 4 tables for $100<br />
(more than 4 tables: $25 each)<br />
Dealer set-up: *8 &#8211; 11 am Sunday.<br />
Note new time &#8211; 1 hour later!</p>
<p>Sign up online at <a href="http://www.supershow2011.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.supershow2011.eventbrite.com</a> .</p>
<p>______________________________________________</p>
<p>information on this and other shows is at:<br />
<a href="http://www.DanaCain.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.DanaCain.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: jedijoe56</title>
		<link>http://aftimes.com/conventions/#comment-153</link>
		<dc:creator>jedijoe56</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Motor City Comic Con is May 13-15 this year. 
http://www.motorcityconventions.com/motor_city_comic_con/index.html</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Motor City Comic Con is May 13-15 this year.<br />
<a href="http://www.motorcityconventions.com/motor_city_comic_con/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.motorcityconventions.com/motor_city_comic_con/index.html</a></p>
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		<title>By: hugh</title>
		<link>http://aftimes.com/conventions/#comment-103</link>
		<dc:creator>hugh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I havent gone to a star wars convention in my life and Im serios.PLEASE SOMEONE COULD GIVE ME TICKETS TO THE NEXT STARWARS CONVENTION AND ITS NEARLY MY BIRTH DAY SO PLEASE !!!!!!!!!! OH IM FROM IRELAND BY THE WAY</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I havent gone to a star wars convention in my life and Im serios.PLEASE SOMEONE COULD GIVE ME TICKETS TO THE NEXT STARWARS CONVENTION AND ITS NEARLY MY BIRTH DAY SO PLEASE !!!!!!!!!! OH IM FROM IRELAND BY THE WAY</p>
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