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Wonder Woman minifig with Arizona Toy Con postcard behind her — Arizona Toy Con 2017

Arizona Toy Con took place in Glendale, Arizona in June. It was the toy show’s 10th anniversary, and our first time. Meant for collectors and for families, this Phoenix toy show was great fun and just right for our day. We walked away with a couple of new-to-us toys.

Arizona Toy Con video

We put together a short video of the floor. Action figures, vintage toys, modern toys, comic books, video games, collectibles, lunch boxes, Star Wars, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers, my Little Pony …. more than can be listed.

Toys for Collectors and Families

LEGO minifigures at Arizona Toy Con — LEGO Minifigs at Arizona Toy Con

Collector’s Marketplace in Phoenix, Arizona sponsors the Con. Take a look at Arizona Toy Con on Facebook for the next Toy Con. Thank you to the sponsors and the vendors for a fun event.

Hope to see you there.

Ashoka Tano LEGO minifig at Arizona Toy Con — Ashoka Tano

If you enjoy events, take a look at our Star Wars Celebration 2017 post. For a board game with beautiful robot miniatures, take a look at GKR Heavy Hitters, a new tabletop game from Weta Workshop. And if you like LEGO MOCs and Star Wars, check out our LEGO MOC of Boba Fett’s ship, Slave 1.

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Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando was phenomenal. Star Wars cosplay, droids, toys, cars, LEGO …. all here and more. (Star Wars Celebration is the official name of the Star Wars convention. Many other fan events are called “cons” – this one is called “Celebration”). Fan-built BB-8 droids were out on the floor, along with many other droids.

Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando

There is so much happening at Celebration – it can be hard to take in. Video captures some of the flavor. Here is our Star Wars Celebration 2017 video.

The video was recorded mostly on the Exhibition floor and the Convention hallways.

The Star Wars fan groups have a very strong presence. 501st, Rebel Alliance, Mandalorian Mercs, Droidbuilders, the Diorama Workshop, and many more attend. Fan participation is a huge part of Celebration. Not only in cosplay, but also with many booth activities meant for families and to support charities.

Droids

The droids were everywhere at Celebration. Each day, a droid parade came through the floor. The Droid Builders had an elaborate and very fun display in the Droid Builder room. The droids added so much enjoyment for everyone, especially the new addition, BB-8. Take a look at our BB-8 post here, with photos and a link to our first Celebration video featuring BB-8 on the exhibit floor.

Mandalorian Mercs Cosplay

Mandalorian Mercs Gather at Star Wars Celebration

The Mandalorian Mercs were out in force. They had an interactive booth on the floor, with their vehicles and helmets on display. Here the Mercs are out in full Mandalorian armor after marching through the convention floor. Yet another example of great Star Wars cosplay.

Star Wars Celebration is great fun for the serious Star Wars fan. Professionals from Lucasfilm, Disney, and other companies participate in the panel sessions. You may get the chance to hear from Star Wars actors, voice actors. writers, artists, composers, technical professionals, podcasters, collectors … the list goes on. Star Wars Celebration is the Star Wars convention for fans. Presenters are the top talent in the Star Wars universe.

The next Star Wars Celebration

Star Wars Celebration Darth Vader points at camera — “I find your lack of attendance disturbing”

Star Wars Celebrations are held around the world. The next Celebration planned for the U.S. is scheduled for 2020. Go here to sign up for announcements.

We hope to see you at a Star Wars Celebration soon.

LEGO Stormtrooper cosplay at Star Wars Celebration 2017 — LEGO Stormtrooper Keeps Order

Thanks for checking out Star Wars Celebration 2017.

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