Action Figure Collectors (or should I say Kollectorz) from the UK and particularly the North West of England can look forward to a brand new event in March of 2024. The FIgure Kollectorz event in Bolton on the 30th of March will bring together like-minded collectors, reviewers, traders, and action figure manufacturers in an event that will be very much themed around the action figure market.
Ahead of the event, we caught up with event organiser John to learn more about what we can expect at the event, and how to buy tickets - an ideal last-minute Christmas gift for the action figure fan in your life. Scroll down to read our full interview.
Where did the inspiration for Figure Kollectorz come from?
I'm pretty much like everyone who's ever wanted to host/organise an event. It's something I've been wanting to do for many years. But in the past, something always happens that stops me from moving forward.
I'm happy to say that this time everything is steadily moving forward and I'm looking forward to meeting new and like-minded people.
Tell us about some of the things we can look forward to seeing at Figure Kollectorz. What sort of exhibitors will we get to meet?
There's a ton planned for the event. Firstly there is a cosplay competition called KOSMANIACS which has 3 age categories.
Secondly, I'm organizing a custom figure competition called Kustom Figure Comp which is open to custom figure creators who are UK-based.
In addition to these, there will also be a collectors panel consisting of five YouTube reviewers who will be answering questions and talking about various figure collections ranging from Transformers to Wrestling figures.
FK will also be holding a figure expo, which so far will include Yolopark, DR.Wu studios, Hasbro, and Minifigs.me to name a few.
What are you most looking forward to at the event?
With my hand on my heart, I can honestly say everything. The content creators, The traders, the attendees, and meeting my friend Gareth for the first time in person who will be running a traders stall for the first time. And he's travelling all the way from Northern Ireland to be at the event.
As the name implies you, like all of us, are a figure collector. What sort of figures are in your collection?
I love to collect what's known as Legends Scaled Transformers, which can be referred to as mini masterpiece figures or small scale. Normally measuring around the 10cm mark. Mostly by 3rd and 4th party companies. I also collect Coreclass figures which are Hasbro's renamed Legends Class figure line, that have more detail and now come with weapons. On the last count, I had close to 220 figures.
I've also been known to dabble in Neca, Funko, Star Wars, Marvel, Mcfarlane, and Wrestling to name a few along with a couple of other companies.
Remind us when the event is, where it is being held, and how do we get tickets?
Figure Kollectorz will be held Saturday 30th March 2024 inside the Lion Of Vienna suite at the Bolton Stadium Hotel. It will be a 1 day event and the doors open at 9am till 4pm.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite's website at this link
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About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...
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