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Retro Con kicks it old school with Video Game set-ups!
Take a break from toy shopping at Retro Con to play some classic video games, either individually or with a friend! We plan to have a wide selection of classic NES, SNES, and other game cartridges set up at the show on multiple tables. A high score competition may also be a possibility!
Mega Toy Fan Signs Up For Retro Con 2012!
Mega Toy Fan has been one of the larger toy dealers at both Botcon & NJCC for years and now Retro Con is proud to say we have them too! James Szewczyk, one of the owners of Mega Toy Fan, will also be a sponsor for the show!
We Got the Beat! Retro Con rocks It with retro tunes by Night Wing Productions!
We were asked for some Retro Tunes..Retro Con now gives that thanks to some talented friends!
Free Lion-o ring when you buy an Autograph!
For you retro fans that buy autographs from Larry Kenney during Retro Con, you’ll now receive a lenticular Thundercats Lion-o ring still sealed in package from 1985! (limit one per attendee) The toy was originally released in a Burger King fun meal. We have a limited supply though, so make sure you jump on those autographs! =)
Retro Con takes you… Back To The Future!
Prepare yourselves for temporal displacement! Retro Con takes you back to the future this November 11th with the a replica time machine DeLorean! Flux capacitor, Mr Fusion, time circuits… it’s all here! Fans will be able to get their picture and pose with the car for charity!
“We ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost!” Philadelphia Ghostbusters At Retro Con 2012!
Philly’s original and best Ghostbusters charity and costuming group will be attending Retro Con! They will be collecting for charity & greeting fans!
“Totally Tubular ’80s Toys” Mark Bellomo To Be Guest At Retro Con!
Mark Bellomo has written more than 150 articles for ToyFare, Wizard Magazine, Lee’s Toy Review, Tomart’s Action Figure Digest, and most recently for Toy Shop Magazine! He has written a number of compositions, has published critical literary articles, and has authored a number of bestselling books on action figures and pop culture: Warman’s Action Figures Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman’s Field Guide to Transformers, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 [1st & 2nd editions], and the recently-released Totally Tubular 80’s Toys!
Not only does he plan to set up and share his books, but he also has talked about displaying some of his own retro toys!
Purchase Retro Con Tickets!
Purchase your Tickets in advance PayPal for Retro Con 2012! Payment may be sent to Screamers@retroscreamers.com.
Purchasing A Table For Retro Con!
You can confirm your table spot(s) by sending a paypal payment to us in the full amount owed. Payment may be sent to Screamers@retroscreamers.com.
Thundercats Hooooo! Larry Kenney First Retro Con Guest!
Retro Con is proud to announce our first guest Larry Kenney, the original voice of Lion-o from the 1980′s Thundercats cartoon!
The Organizers
Rosemary Ward [Screamers] & Tony Tuski have been huge collectors of seventies and eighties toys for over 20 years. We've been regular con-goers for over 10 years and are also avid costumers!
We have a great love for the eighties and have become quite known for our retro reviews and interviews at screamersretroflashbacks.com!
Buy Tickets!
Ticket Price $14.00
This includes a door prize raffle ticket. Kids 12 and under get in for free (if accompanied by an adult)!
Buy Advance Tickets!
Advance ticket holders will be eligible for exclusive door prizes and invited to a before party Friday night! Details to come later!
Purchase A Table!
Dealer spots are $55 for one 8 foot table space. This includes TWO admission badges (one for the dealer, one for a helper).
Buy Tables!
Sponsors!
Retro Con would like to thank all those that helped to sponsor this Con!
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Dan Gilvezan
The original voice of G1 Bumblebee..sponsors the show by donating four autographed books of Bumblebee & Me.
To Learn More Check Out: Bumblebee & Me at amazon.com!
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Andrew Leung
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Special thanks to Optimus Prime in Afghanistan and his wonderful wife Elita for all the help they've given and offering wonderful toy exclusive door prizes for those that attend Retro Con!
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MEGA TOY FAN has also offered to sponsor the show and bring a wide selection of toys for fans to buy as well as exclusive toys!
Toy Learn More Check out: www.MegaToyfan.com
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80sTees sponsors Retro Con by sharing their t-shirts!
Retro Con Remembers..
Retro Con Remembers Two Wonderful Kitties, Shadow & Big Daddy..
Always In Are Hearts -Love Mommy & Daddy
More Toy Show Fun!
Retro Screamers Flashbacks!
Retro Screamers Flashbacks Dedicated to my favorite talents, cartoons, movies, toys & music!
