December 5-6: New York Winter Con
Wintercon will be returning to the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, New York, on December 5-6, 2015 to kick off the holiday season. With Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens arriving in theaters just a couple of weeks after the show, Wintercon will be playing host to the fan-favorite character Boba Fett, with the original actor, Jeremy Bulloch, and the younger version seen in the prequels, Daniel Logan, both set to appear.
In addition to Bulloch and Logan, guest appearances include John Morton (Dak Ralter in The Empire Strikes Back), Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger in Star Wars Rebels), panels, costume contests, the Lucasfilm-recognized Star Wars cosplay group The 501st Legion, and superstar Star Wars comics artists John Cassaday and Dave Dorman.
Other guests include Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), Austin St. John and Jason Lee Scott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Michael Biehn (Terminator), Haruo Nakajima (Godzilla), Tsugutoshi Komada (Godzilla vs. Megalon), Linda Harrison (Planet of the Apes), Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy), and Michael Wright (V – The Series).
The show will be held from 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturday, December 5, and from 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, December 6. Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11420. There are free shuttles from Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.
“We’re excited to bring New York fans a great line-up of comic book guests, celebrity guests, and vendors,” said Frank Patz, the show’s co-promoter, who also produces Long Island’s annual Eternal Con. “With gaming tournaments, costume contests, a huge dealer room, and Q&A panels, it’s going to have something for everyone.”
Single day tickets are $25 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday for adults, $15 for Saturday and $8 for Sunday for kids. Weekend passes are $40 for adults and $20 for kids. Special VIP packages are also available for $85. For more information, visit the show’s website.
