The Marketplace
February 2026
(Layout and vendors are subject to change without notice)
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| Table G-03 Amara’s Armory & Outfitters offers a variety of handmade and 3d printed Cosplay props, weapons and accessories. Let us fit you with horns, tiaras or even wings! We also sell nerdy home decor like 3d printed lights fixtures. Instagram: @shoppe_amara | |||
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 | AnimeEmporium | ||
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| Booth A-02 We are a small family looking forward to helping you build your collection of favorite anime characters! Whether this is funko pops, figurines, or model kits, we want you to have fun and enjoy your anime experience! We enjoy interacting and talking to you in order to give you the utmost best when buying from us. You can visit us online when we are not attending conventions! https://www.animeemporium.net | |||
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 | AuthorAnna Mittower | ||
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| Table B-03 Anna Mittower is a book addict who had to add her own contribution to the book world. She has published a cozy fantasy series, but also dabbles in sci-fi. Stop by her table if you like cozy books, magical color changing potions, or just want to talk fantasy and sci-fi. https://www.annamittower.com/ | |||
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| Table G-05 Brian is a comic book creator who writes and draws his own comics as well as working with others. He also produces his Cartoon Cosplay artwork featuring various characters cosplaying other characters. Threads: @brianwingrove.huh | |||
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 | Beardy | ||
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| Booth A-04 Beardy Weirdy’s Comics is based in the Concord, NC area and can be seen at many of the conventions across the southeast. They currently have two retail locations, one in Concord and one in Kannapolis. They specialize in comic books, vintage toys and retro video games. Instagram: @beardyweirdyscomics | |||
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 | Bell’sCollectibles | ||
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| Booth I-05 We buy, sell, and trade new and vintage toys and collectibles! Including Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, Pokemon, Monster High and much more!
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 | Big Nerd |  | |
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| Table D-04 A retired corrections officer, Randy (the Big Nerd) has been collecting action figures and comics for years and now is living the nerd dream by buying collections and finding the good homes at comic cons. BNT collectibles specializes in the rare and unique as well as having something for everyone no matter your nerd preference. Instagram: @bignerdthing | |||
 | Brian | ||
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| Table F-02 Brian Anderson is the creator of “Sophie”, a graphic novel series based on his nationally-syndicated comic strip “Dog eat Doug”. He lives in North Carolina with his family, which includes a herd of rescued dogs and cats. dogeatdoug.com | |||
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| Outdoor Booth O-2 Casey’s Custom Creations sells a wide variety of sublimated items, from tumblers to wind spinners, cutting boards, mouse pads, and notebooks, as well as DTF T-shirts, featuring your favorite anime, cartoons, video games, movies and more! She’ll also be taking orders for fully customizable items. Xela Draws is creating cute chaos! ✨ Facebook: @Caseyscustomcreations | |||
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| Chris | ||
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| Table E-03 Chris is a professional illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist and UI/UX web and graphic designer working in the Washington, DC area. Chris attends several conventions throughout the year where he primarily draws people as cartoon werewolves and other monsters, sells mash-up posters, coloring books, stickers and so much more. He also recently published a guide to tabling at conventions called “Conventional Wisdom”. You can also listen to him on the brand new Nerd Salad podcast wherever you download your podcasts from. Find, follow and friend Chris at any of the following links: www.capesnbabes.com | |||
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 | Crazy | ||
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| Table H-02 Everything crocheted ..characters hats many sizes to fit child to adult. Mostly Pokémon many others to choose from. I am always excited for special orders. A chance to crochet something new. My Great Grandma taught me to crochet when I was 7 yrs old and I have just kept it up. | |||
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 | Dead Ed’s | ||
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| Table F-01 & G-01 We sell tee shirts and accessories Facebook: @deadeds | |||
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 | Dragons | ||
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| Booth H-01 and Game Room We are Dragon’s Den of Boone, NC! We sell TCGs, Board Games, TTRPGs, Wargames, Dice, Paints, Miniatures, Gunpla and Collectibles! www.instagram.com/dragonsdenboone/ | |||
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 | Duae | ||
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| Table B-04 Duae Designs is a two person artist team who live local in Wilkes County. Both Cat and Eric enjoy working with a variety of materials and learning new skills that range from fiber arts like sewing and crochet, to wire weaving and bead looming. duaecat.etsy.com | |||
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 | GeekFandoms
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| Table E-01 We are a Pop Culture Sublimation Vendor who can print on demand right at the event. We also sell custom jewelry and Pop Culture toys Facebook: Geek Fandoms NC | |||
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 | Geeky 3D Prints
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| Table E-02 Avid model builder, Byron Wilkins, is using the power of 3D printing to bring pop culture figures, spacecraft, small props, and much more to life. Byron is also a comic artist and illustrator but spends most of his time 3D printing these days. | |||
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 | Goblins | ||
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| Booth A-05 We are always looking for new ways to be creative. We had 3D prints which also include full size masks to small turtles etc. We also make homemade jewelry, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Love to sew and I make pillowcases, potholders and scrunchies. I do take request and have made bigger pillowcases and doll clothes. (This is on consignment) Facebook: GoblinsTreasureChest | |||
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| Table C-03 A lifelong comic fan and collector. We have been selling comics at NC shows for 4 years.
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 | Hero Clash Comics | | |
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| Booth D-05 Comics ! Action figures! Funko pops and MORE! HeroclashCollectibles.com | |||
 | Ink | ||
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| Table G-02 InkAndThreadAndFire designs snarky and nerdy needlework pieces and will be bringing an assortment of needlework pieces and kits, pet bowties and cat toys, scrunchies, keychains, fabric bookmarks, and other oddities and accessories. Instagram: @inkandthreadandfire | |||
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 | Josiah | ||
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| Game Room Josiah Cameron is an artist and illustrator living and working in Boone, NC. He has painted for Magic the Gathering, Dungeon & Dragons, Hitpoint Press, and Ghostfire Games. He graduated with a BFA in Drawing and Painting from Appalachian State University. Instagram: jo_man89 | |||
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 | Just Some Rocks | | |
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| Outdoor Booth O-1 We sell assorted stone carvings. Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, unicorns, dragons. | |||
 | KAG | ||
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| Lobby The Klingon Assault Group is a not-for-profit fan organization. The IKV Executioner, a chapter of KAG, supports Kwanzaa Family Inn women’s shelter. Look for their table of Klingon and Star Trek Alien memorabilia and recruitment information for the Klingon Assault Group. www.kag.org | |||
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 | Karen | ||
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| Table I-02 Karen Whitfield is DC Comic’s Bronze Age Batgirl. She toured with Adam West, Burt Ward, and the Caped Crusaders from 1978 to 1984. They were promoting The New Adventures of Batman Animated 1977 TV Series. As well as meeting the fans of the Batman66 TV show. She is the author of “Batdriven West” which chronicles the never before told story of what it was like to get to know the Dynamic Duo in and out of their Superhero identities. Karen also tells her story of what it was like to become the Bronze Age Batgirl and to be the second Super Heroine to wear the Bat Mantle | |||
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 | Klaws of | ||
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| Table F-05 Kev Lyerly, aka Klaws of Kreation, is from the Winston Salem area. His works include the comic series Copper Song and fan art at various sizes. | |||
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| Table G-04 We are a local, small time craft vendor specializing in geeky laser cut and engraved fandom art using wood, metal, and leather, and more. Instagram: lootandlyre | |||
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 | Mike | | |
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| Table I-03 A freelance artist having artistic credits with Highburn Studios, Philbo Publishing, and Blue Shack Comics. Creator, penciler, writer, and inker for the Highburn Studios book No More! | |||
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| Table I-04 Modern Goldfish is an NC native wife and husband team of artists who love creating one of a kind pieces to tap the delicious nerdy goodness part of your brain and heart. Primarily wandmakers, they also cred glass pieces, resin printed dice jails, Pai Sho tiles, earrings, and other magical sundries. Come on over and let’s talk about what you’re reading right now. Instagram: moderngoldfish | |||
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| Table F-03 Ray Kryssing is a 30+ year comic veteran, as both an artist and inker. His career has included working at both Marvel (Daredevil, Star Wars) and DC Comics (Doom Patrol, Robin, Hawkman, JLA, JSA). Facebook: ray.kryssing | |||
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 | Silly M | ||
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| Booth A-01 I specialize in tumblers and offer a wide variety of epoxy, epoxy-free, acrylic and glass tumblers. Now featuring liquid core tumblers with glitter, drip, and fizz effects! www.sillymdesignsllc.com | |||
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 | Summit | ||
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| Booth 10 We are a local shop in Wilkesboro where we sell video games, table top games, anime and more summit-mountain-outpost-retro-store.business.site/ | |||
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 | The Book Room | ||
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| Table D-03 At The Book Room, we are creating a welcoming community hub where book lovers of all ages can connect, discover new stories, and find inspiration through our curated selection of books, gifts, and stationery. Linktree: thebookroomnc | |||
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 | The Crafty | ||
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| Table D-02 Welcome to The Crafty Hallow. We specialize in magnets, keychains, bookmarks, earrings and more. Facebook: Link | |||
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 | The Dice Hut | ||
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| Booth 35 The Dice Hut is a place for gaming supplies and geek memorabilia that can be found at some of your favorite conventions. They sell assorted dice, dice towers and trays, and so much more! | |||
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 | The Dungeon | ||
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| Outdoor Booth O-3 The Dungeon Rose sells a variety of cute, geeky, and weird stuff and is run by husband and wife duo Joe and Ronni. They make a variety of geeky things like dice, cryptid themed things, and more! Etsy: thedungeonrose | |||
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 | The Gypsy’s | ||
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| Table D-01 Crocheted plushies, characters, and accessories! Instagram: @Thegypsyshands22 | |||
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 | The Round | ||
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| Table C-01 The Round Table is a comic vendor based in Rutherford County! We specialize in comics, collectibles, cards, and games! Instagram: @the_round_table_comics | |||
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| Table A-03 Dennis Warren aka Dionysis Metalcult aka The Spectacular Stache is a walking three dimensional holographic hallucination with a multiple personality disorder. He is an artist, writer, comic book creator, heavy metal alchemist, and professional wrestling personality. Stache created Metalcult Comix and Flippy The Dachshund (both available at Crypto Comics). He has published multiple short stories and novels, and is currently drawing more comics and writing more books. He is also creating music with the dynamic rock music phenomenon Worlds Decay. In addition, Stache is now scouting talent to provide management and consultation leading to a world championship title reign. Follow the adventures of The Spectacular Stache through images, words, music, and live entertainment spectacle. Thou shalt surely be amused. spectacularstache.com | |||
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 | Two Tiger | ||
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| Table I-01 Two Tiger Moon Studio is a family operated business specializing in TTRPG accessories, JRPG fandoms, and fantasy art www.instagram.com/twotigermoon | |||
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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Table B-02 Local artist specializing in unique jewelry focused on fantasy and pop culture. wilkesbeadsandbeyond.etsy.com | |||
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 | Wilson’s | ||
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| Booth B-01 Been buying and selling toys and other collectibles for several years. I sell new and vintage toys, video games, books, comics and movies. I have a booth at Key City Antique Mall. I also enjoy selling at flea markets. | |||
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 | Zeus | ||
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| Table H-03 Make 3d prints, candles, animations and comics. www.zeusprintshops.com Instagram: @zeusprintshops/ | |||
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 | Zin’s Nerd | ||
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| Table C-02 The Nerd vault comes at you with a collection of bulk and sealed Pokémon packs, a selection of hot wheels, comic books, and other small trinkets and toys. Twitter: ZinsNerdVault | |||
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