WILMINGTON, MA — The Northeast Comic Con and Collectibles Extravaganza returns to the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA ,Saturday and Sunday Dec. 5 & 6, 2015 with a line-up of family fun including Celebrity guests, K!DZ Activities, Cosplay, Video Games and Holiday Shopping
As a special event offering the largest selection of Collectibles, Geek Crafts, Comics, Toys, Comic Art and Pop Culture Artifacts for sale in New England, this show has become the Holiday Shopping show for Nerds and the people who love them. Everything a Fan or Collector could possibly want, that you could not find anywhere else, is displayed on over 300 tables from vendors travelling from 10 states.
Comic books are a main stay of any comic con, but at the Collectibles Extravaganza there will also be action figures, die-cast, vintage and antique toys, along with records, magazines, posters, trading cards, books and autographs.
Featured celebrity cast reunion this year will be the kids from “A Christmas Story,” the 1983 film classic shown on TV constantly from Thanksgiving thru Christmas, detailing the nostalgic story of a group of friends revolving around a Red Ryder BB gun and a suburban family during the holidays. Zack Ward (Scut Farkus), Scott Schwartz (Flick), Ian Petrella (Randy) and Yano Anaya (Grover Dill) will be appearing to sign autographs and offering photo ops, including a re-created set from the movie featuring Santa Claus (Sal Lizard).
Also appearing will be Marta Kristen of the 1965 TV series “Lost In Space” celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary, along with a replica of the “Lost In Space” Robot. Two original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Nakia Burrise (Yellow Ranger) and Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger) will also be appearing for autographs and photo ops.
Artists guest of honor is George Perez, a legend in Marvel and DC comic history, who will be sketching and signing.
Lots more guests, attractions and artists will continue to be announced at the website http://www.NEComicCon.Net.
(NOTE: The above press release is from Northeast Comic Con.)
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