Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show
March 28th 2010.

REPORT:
While visiting my girlfriend last weekend in Canada I talked her into going to the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show  with me, so I put on my Sandtroopers shirt and we both headed off to the show. The show took place at the Shaw Conference Center, a quite large venue that offered an ample amount of space for the many dealers tables at this show.

As we entered the convention we were greeted by a member of the Alberta 501st decked out in Animated Clonetrooper armor. Standing next to him keeping an eye on security was R2-D2 who I managed to snap a picture with before heading into the dealer room.

This show had everything from vintage 60's, 70's, 80's, toys and games to 1990's and current toys with multitudes of comics available. Walking through the aisles of vendors I saw such a great variety of toys, games, and comics. You name it, it was there...Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Masters Of The Universe, The Six Million Dollar Man, Barbie, Alien, Superheroes, etc.. Just a fantastic amount of collectibles.

The Alberta 501st also had a table inside, manned with an Imperial Sandtrooper who was keeping watch over their prized possession...a life-sized Han Solo frozen in carbonite. Also representing the Star Wars universe was Amy Allen who was there as a special guest, signing autographs for all her fans.

The Edmonton Food Bank was on hand accepting donations. To reward those who took the time to make a contribution to the cause, vintage Ewoks and Droid figures, sill mint on their original cards were being given away. As if that isn't cool enough, the figures were hand picked from the Lucasfilm Archive by none other than Steve Sansweet himself!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, there were some amazing collections on display for the attendees. Included was a Kenner Canadian ESB collection of vintage toys and figures on display from the early 80's as well as a display of original Empire Strikes Back movie posters.

This show for me had it all. The show had a little of everything for everyone no matter male or female and young or old. If I happen to find myself Edmonton this time next year, I will definitely attend the show as I am a glutton for punishment when it comes to vintage Star Wars collectibles.

With that I wrap up my coverage of the 2010 Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show. Until next time this is Chris "Beanie" Wilkins signing off. Untini!!

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Photos and Report by Chris Wilkins (Beanie)