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This weekend WonderCon returns to Anaheim and if youâve never been to a comic convention, WonderCon is the perfect way to get your feet wet into the world of cons. Although smaller than its sister San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon holds itâs own with 900 exhibitors and over 200 hours of amazing programming. Warning: once you step inside youâll be hookedâconvention life can be addictive.
As you walk the floor you may be overwhelmed by all the sights and sounds, but Iâm here to assure you that youâre not hallucinating: that really was a T-Rex dressed like Wolverine. If you think thatâs something, take a look at a few things you have to see to believe at this yearâs WonderCon.
Real Life Bobâs Burgers Booth
Strap on your pink rabbit ear hats! Bobâs Burgers is a reality. Okay, there are no actual burgers being served here but the Toddland store has done an excellent job of recreating the Belcherâs family business. Their booth is filled with Bobâs Burgers merch, from shirts, to keychains, to Louise hats. If youâre like me youâll find yourself blocking the walkway just to stare at the constantly changing menu board showcasing the Burger of the Day. Find Toddland at booth 2042.
#StarWars hologram vinyl on display at Disney Music Emporium #WonderCon booth 1437 pic.twitter.com/t28KXGsOvR
â justJENN (@justjenn) March 31, 2017
Star Wars Hologram Vinyl
Last year Disney released special Star Wars: The Force Awakens vinyls that featured hand-etched holographic images of a Millennium Falcon and a TIE Fighter. If you thought you were missing out because you donât own a record player, nowâs your chance to catch a glimpse of this futuristic phenomenon in person. Disney Music Emporium has the disc on display and itâs as incredible as youâd expect, especially with John Williamsâ spectacular score playing in the background. See the magic for yourself at Disney Music Emporium booth 1437.
Instagram Worthy Cosplay
The once underground hobby of cosplay has slowly become mainstream and cons are where cosplayers get to show off all their hard work. While youâll see some cosplay on the con floor, the real show is outside, where camera crews and instagrammers take photos of all their favorite outfits. Head out of the Anaheim Convention Center lobby into the Grand Plaza and youâll find a living gallery of cosplayers of all ages. This stunning hand-crafted Xena: Warrior Princess Princess by Bernadette Bentley is just one of the many ways that cosplayers put their own creative spin on their favorite characters.
Wearable Ewok Heads
Youâre either in the love them or hate them camp when it comes to Endorâs furry natives. One thingâs for sure, Emerald Moonâs wall of wearable Ewok heads is certainly a sight to behold on the con floor. These handmade masks are incredibly realistic and come in a variety of favorite Ewoks. Whether youâre a Wicket or Chief Chirpa, thereâs an Ewok for every personality. Sure you can wear this for a costume party but I say if youâre going to invest in a piece of art like this, why not just wear it to the office? Make every day Ewok day at work. Check out all the Ewok heads at Emerald Moon booth 1944.
Shhhh, @kj_apa, don’t tell anyone about our secret Fight Club, okay? What happens at #Wondercon, stays @WonderCon. #Riverdale @CW_Riverdale pic.twitter.com/OxV1aVzy8r
â Nerdist (@nerdist) March 31, 2017
Shining Stars
If you want to see your favorite celebrities and hear their war stories, WonderCon is the place to do it. While fans camp out for days at San Diego Comic-Con, the intimacy of WonderCon makes the panel lines much more manageable and itâs fairly easy to snag a seat. The big screen makes every seat a great one and thereâs always the opportunity to go up to the mic and ask the stars your burning questions. Just make it a good one for the audienceâs sake. Make sure to check out Nerdist instagram stories for even more enjoyable face time with your favorites like these fun Boomerangs with the cast of Riverdale.
Heading to WonderCon this weekend? Let us know in the comments what youâre looking forward to seeing and tag @nerdist and @justjenn on twitter to share your con experience!
Images: Jenn Fujikawa