BARBARIAN HULK

July 22, 2012

Marvel Select is always bringing you the best and brightest of the Marvel Universe, but their real speciality is giving the star treatment to some overlooked members of the superhero and villain pantheons. And now, BARBARIAN HULK.

Sculpted by Jean St. Jean, this huge Hulk figure casts the not-so-jolly green giant as a barbarian with long, flowing hair, an animal-skin loincloth and a skull necklace. Based on his recent look, it’s a 10-inch beast and features an impressive 16 points of articulation. More support of the theory that everything looks tougher with a beard.

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TODAY: THE MONTREAL COMIC CON

September 17, 2011

COME ON DOWN! THE MONTREAL COMIC CON IS OPEN TODAY AND TOMORROW! MEET ADAM WEST, BURT WARD, MICHAEL DORN, JAMES MARSTERS, STAN LEE AND MANY MORE! PLUS, ART, COLLECTIBLES AND…COMICS!

Location

Place Bonaventure
room 400-West
800, De La Gauchetière Street West
Montreal (Quebec) H5A 1K6

Opening hours

Saturday, September 17

General admission: from 11:00am to 7:30pm
VIP: from 10:00am to 7:30pm

Sunday, September 18

General admission: from 10:30am to 6:30pm
VIP: from 10:00am to 6:30pm

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STARTING TOMORROW: THE MONTREAL COMIC CON

September 16, 2011

COME AND JOIN US TOMORROW AND SUNDAY AT THE MONTREAL COMIC CON!

We’ll have a ton of amazing action figures and collectibles for sale, so come say hello! And once you’ve visited with us, then you’ve gotta check out everything–and everyone–at the Con!

Look out for a ton of great artists and special guests including BATMAN’S ADAM WEST and BURT WARD, BUFFY and TORCHWOOD’S JAMES MARSTERS and the man, the legend…STAN LEE! It’s going to be an awesome weekend, so be sure to come and check it out. It runs both the 17th and 18th and it’s only $20 a day or $35 for the entire weekend! Click the pic of Batman and Robin to visit the official site!

If you need a little more convincing, check this out:

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September 16th: THE MONTREAL COMIC CON

September 4, 2011

Need we say more? September 16th, 2011. Amazing Guests. Great deals. A ton of comics. We’ll be there and you should be, too.

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October 23rd, 2011 : THE MONTREAL TOYCON

August 21, 2011

Just a long-distance head’s up! We’re going to be hosting our next Montreal ToyCon on OCTOBER 23rd, 2011!

montreal toycon banner

The next Toy and Comic book show has been confirmed: October 23rd 2011. Our past show was held in the summer of 2011 and it was a huge success.

What is the Montreal ToyCon?

The Montreal ToyCon is a one day convention with over 55 tables of toy and comic book dealers selling their merchandise. Each dealer specializes in various product lines so there will be a wide selection of collectible toys and comic books: GI-Joe, Transformers, Star Wars, Lego, Superheroes, Anime, and various vintage toys.

The show will also have exhibits from various clubs: Lego Club, Sci-Fi Club, Costume Clubs, and more.

Where is the show?

The convention takes place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at:

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MONTREAL AIRPORT
7000 Place Robert-Joncas
St-Laurent, QC H4M 2Z5 Canada
(Near Mega-Plex Spheretech 14 Cinemas Guzzo)
Metro Cote Vertu (Autobus #121)

Map of Hotel

What time does the show start?

October 23rd 2011  (Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets/Admission will be available for purchase on the day of the show. Sorry but we don’t sell advance tickets. Admission will be $5 CAD per person (Kids under 5 are free).

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Here are some photos from our past shows:


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Montreal Comic Con : Post-Con Wrap-Up!

December 6, 2010

I headed down to the Montreal Comic Con yesterday and not only had a great time, but was able to snag a few Christmas deals for my geek-leaning friends. Not to mention seeing a number of great comic artists, taking in a great costume contest and meeting the occasional geek-celeb!

There were a ton of hugely talented artists present, including Tom Fowler, Marcus To and Francis Manapul, and they were selling prints and originals, plus doing the usual Con sketches for their adoring fans!


Francis Manapul

And though Iron Sheik was forced to cancel, Spike Spencer (voice actor best known for his work in Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Sam Witwer (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter and Star Wars Unleashed) were there to make sure that the fanboys and fangirls still had plenty to get excited over.


Sam Witwer

Finally, the vendors were out in full force, there were Pokemon, Magic and Naruto tournaments and demos, plus some NCW Superhero wrestling and Star Wars replicas of a Landspeeder and, of course, fan-favourite droid R2-D2!

Now, with 2010 almost behind us, I can only look forward to next September and the 2-day Con extraordinaire that the 2011 MCC will bring!

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THIS WEEKEND: The Montreal Mini Comic Con!

December 2, 2010

Good news for anyone looking to geek out this weekend! A miniature-sized version of the Montreal Comic Con hits Place Bonaventure on Sunday, December 5th! Naturally, you can expect artists, special guests and all kinds of great deals, so be sure to check it out this Sunday at 11am! For more info, just read on!

Montreal, November 24th, 2010 – Following the tremendous success of the September Montreal Comiccon, Place Bonaventure will welcome the first edition of the Montreal Mini-Comiccon, on Sunday, December 5th, 2010, a one-day-only event for fans of comics, sci-fi, manga, horror, anime, toys and collectibles. In addition to artists, entertainment celebrities and fun activities, the public will be able to browse through numerous specialized retailers and exhibitors to discover exciting and hard-to-find Christmas gifts.

The Mini-Comiccon will count amongst its guests actor Sam Witwer (Smallville, Star Wars, Unleashed, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter), anime movie voice actor Spike Spencer, comic book artists Marcus To (Red Robin) and Francis Manapul (The Flash), the cast and producers of the popular Montreal web series Heroes of the North and wrestling legend The Iron Sheik. The event will showcase amazing 1:1 scale Star Wars Landspeeder and R2-D2 replicas for unique photo opportunities, nCw superhero wrestling performances, Magic and CHUNIN (NARUTO) tournaments and a Pokemon game demo. And, as tradition dictates, the costume contest is expected once again to draw crowds, offering many prizes to the most creative outfits.

“When the September Comiccon exceeded our attendance expectations, we realized that Montreal should not have to wait an entire year for another show,” said co-founder Oscar Yazedjian. “The Mini-Comiccon is a perfect holiday excuse for fans to come together again, shop and have a great time.”

“We are especially pleased to see more and more families with children attending the shows,” added Alex La Prova, the other co-founder. Sharing our passion for comics and fantasy fiction and entertainment was one of the main reasons for creating the Comiccon.”

The Mini-Comiccon will also receive many professional and amateur artists, thrilled to share their work and know-how with art fans of all ages.

General admission tickets are $5 and kids under 8 come in for free. For additional information on guests and activities, the public is invited to visit www.montrealcomiccon.com.

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Indie Gamers Get Ready to Party in Montreal!

November 7, 2010

In Montreal and looking for something to do on Tuesday night? Want to geek-out with the like-minded while listening to music, dancing and trying out some brand new indie games?

Well, here’s a suggestion from GameSetWatch:

Those of you heading up north for the Montreal International Gaming Summit next month should leave room in your schedule for The Prince of Arcade, an indie games showcase and party hosted by Mount Royal Game Society, Dirty Rectangles, and Babycastles.

From 8PM to 1AM on November 9th at the Eastern Bloc studio/exhibition space, you’ll be able to listen to live music, drink alcoholic beverages, and play indie games displayed with projectors. You can get in for $10, but if you have a MIGS pass you’ll only need to pay $5.

You can find more information and RSVP for The Prince of Arcade on this Facebook page. Perhaps we’ll hear more about what games will be there soon?

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Montreal’s CHARITY COMIC CON

October 10, 2010

Living in Montreal or headed there soon?

Well, then you might want to check out the Montreal Super-Mega Charity Comic Con! It’s a brand new convention and boasts some great talent and great deals!

CAPTAIN CANUCK creator Richard Comely will be in attendance, along with Fantastic Four’s Rebecca Staab, The Crow’s Sophia Shinas, Star Trek’s Brenda Bakke and Cinemax’s Lingerie’s Jennifer Korbin! All will be signing and posing for pictures with guests in this new show! Plus, you’ll find a ton of retailers from whom you can snag the latest and/or greatest in figures and comics.

But best of all?
The goal of the Montreal Super-Mega Charity Comic Con is to help others less fortunate: 50% of all admission ticket sales will be donated to the Pediatric Oncology Department of the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

50% OF TICKET SALES GO TO CHARITY! A full half! Working for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, the convention is a special one in its willingness to reach out and help others. Be there! It all goes down November 13th and 14th right here:

6700 TRANS CANADA HWY
POINTE CLAIRE
QUEBEC
H9R 1C2

Tickets are $10 or $18.99 for a 2-day pass and you can order them or just check out the site at CharityComicCon.com! See you there!

BUT! If you can’t make it, you can still donate to the charity by visiting their website!

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Montreal Comic Con: A Spotlight on Local Talent May 9th!

May 7, 2010

The Montreal Comic Con is definitely a small convention, but it tends to draw big talent and this Sunday, May 9th, should be no exception!

The Guest of Honour is Chris Claremont: Writer Chris Claremont has encountered more success than most writers ever dream of. His stories have achieved best-seller status, won numerous awards, and are trend-setters for the industry. Although best known for his work on Marvel Comic’s X-Men series, he has written other seminal characters such as Batman and Superman; originated several creator-owned series; is published throughout the world in many different languages; authored nine novels; and even had his first video game premier in Spring 2006. His work has touched millions.

Beyond that, this bite-sized, one day convention will be putting the focus on local talent! You can expect something bigger this summer, but it’s always great to see and support the local creators and Montreal is definitely a great place to do that, boasting a surprisingly large number of great artists doing some really impressive, sometimes world-renowned work.

Here’s the info:

Schedule and location
Sunday, May 9th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Place Bonaventure, room 200-N
800, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H5A 1K6

Admission fee
General admission: $5 / Children under 6 and all moms (coming with at least one child): FREE
Tickets will be only available at the entrance.

Costume contest
There will be a costume contest on May 9th. Five hundred dollars ($500) will be awarded to winners!

See the official site for more info!

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