Thursday, June 24, 2021

MORE DETAILS about RAPTOR CON 2021!

RAPTOR CON, the Tri-State's largest comic con type event in 2021 is taking place at the Vanderburgh County 4H Center August 21-22, 2021.  Early Bird Tickets are still on sale, but won't last much longer.  

Buying your tickets online, you get entered into our Lifetime Pass Competition:  One lucky guest who pre-purchases their ticket will win a LIFETIME pass to all Raptor Con Conventions. (Name will be drawn LIVE at the Convention)

AND...You will automatically get an awesome Limited Edition LANYARD PASS rather than the paper wristbands that at door guest will get.  

Visit www.TheRaptorCon.com now to buy your tickets!


CONVENTION FLOOR HOURS:

Saturday, August 21, 2021: 10 am to 7 pm

Sunday, August 22, 2021: 10 am to 6 pm


AFTER HOURS EVENTS!!

-Saturday Outdoor Movie Night (featuring "Jurassic Park")

-Sunday Live Hypnosis and Comedy Show


PANELS!

 Featuring: Indie Film Directors, Dreamwork Employees, Comic Experts, Voiceover artist, and more!


TWO MASSIVE VENDOR FLOORS

Featuring Vendors from Across the Country with everything from Comics, Horror memorabilia, Pop Figures, Nerdy Collectables, Talented Artist, Handmade Art, and SO SO MUCH MORE! 

Here's a list of the vendors coming to the show:

  • COMICS UNLIMITED*
  • GreenByrd Comics
  • Crown Jewel Comics
  • Comic Wreck
  • Baby Boomer Rebellion
  • TCNKAL Properties
  • AP Collectables 
  • Anime Palace
  • Usborne Books & More
  • Concealed Realms
  • Realm Locke Legends
  • Twisted Wire
  • Zombie Earth
  • Sewer Lair Toys
  • PopHeadz Toys
  • Red5Toy
  • Whats Your HP?
  • lifa Tree
  • Midnight Cards
  • Cards Xtcetera
  • Snookumchuck Minatures 
  • Willowshire
  • Concrete Monkey
  • Wibbly Wobbly Crafts
  • Rainy Crafts
  • Terri Lynn Crafts
  • Krafts By Kim
  • Traci Morris TR Morris Crafts
  •  Sweet Southern Craft Co.
  • Rainydaykraftsbyash
  • Sewn By Jenn
  • NerdyByLadySween
  • Tactile Sundries (Brittani Scheller)
  • R&J Chakra Jewelry
  • Our Zen Place
  • Fandom Soaps
  • Sienar Customs
  • Oller Oddities
  • Olivers Odd Creations
  • Kate’s StickerShop
  • Hustle Arts
  • Art of Candice Comelleri
  • Cartoons By Andie
  • Art by Landon
  • Atomic Monster Art
  • Jenn Lantrip Illustrations
  • Lemonthunder Illustration
  • Dreaded Dinosaur
  • Studio Hubris
  • Vinroe Mixed Media
  • The_BB_XP
  • Bubbles and Brushes
  • PixelatedPop
  • Fill Your Cup Creative
  • Remi and Lola
  • Cool Dojo
  • After Midnight Designs
  • Belle Bunni Designs
  • Paige Godsey
  • Indra Ellis
  • Sara Mulryan
  • Stevie Chandler
  • Baylee Long
  • Ron Braun
  • Tim Heerdink
  • Sharon Wilz
  • Andrew Tibbs
  • Lisa Goeppner
  • Tony Trip
  • CM Bars
  • Scentsy
  • Color Street
  • AT&T
  • Avon
  • Red Skelton Museum





*At RAPTOR CON 2021, COMICS UNLIMITED will be stationed at the left side as you enter the Exposition Hall of The Activities Center building to the 4-H Center located on the premises at 201 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725.


FOOD TRUCKS: Rock-A-Burger, Kool Shack, Bruce LI, and Taco Bar


MEDIA GUESTS:

SEAN KANAN (Actor) Best known for his role in Karate Kid 3, as Mike Barnes "The Bad Boy Of Karate" and as AJ Quartermaine on General Hospital, and as Deacon Sharpe On The Bold and the Beautiful as well has his numerous other roles over the years.


MARTIN KLEBBA (Actor, Stuntman, Philanthropist) Klebba is known for his work on The Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise, Project X, Jurassic World, Scrubs, Star Wars Last Jedi, and so much more.


LESLIE EASTERBROOK (Actor) Featuring roles in over 100 films/TV shows, Some of her most well known roles have been in Police Academy, Devils Rejects, and Halloween.


ROB MELLO (Actor) Meet the Happy Death Day Killer Himself at Raptor Con 2021. You know him best from his roles in Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2 and Fear The Walking Dead.



JONNI SHANDOR (Child Actor) An up and coming young actress who already has acquired quite a list of accomplishments. Known for her roles in films like The Embalmers, Parallels, and He Knows.


NOTE: All guest appearances are subject to change/cancellation without notice.


COSPLAY CONTEST!!

Make sure you are getting those cosplay outfits together. Come and compete with other guest in a variety of categories, for your chance to grab OVER $500 in prizes!

-OVERALL BEST IN SHOW
-Peoples Choice
-Best Mash Up
-Best Couple/Pair
-BEST KID COSPLAY (12 and Under)
-*Special (Suicide Squad Cosplay)


HOTEL INFORMATION:

The official Raptor Con Hotel is Hampton Inn Evansville/Airport. The hotel is only minutes away from the convention location and is conveniently located right off the highway. They have graciously offered the convention and all its attendees a discounted rate which you can take advantage of by using THIS LINK, or calling the hotel and using the group code "Raptor Con".


Looking for other options besides a hotel for the convention weekend?  Did you know that Vanderburgh 4-H Center has RV and camping directly on site?  Thats right you can stay on the convention grounds and make sure you don’t miss a moment of fun!  Visit their website or reach out by phone for more info!

https://www.bookyoursite.com/vanderburgh-4-h-center/availability


SPONSORS:

Linz Entertainment
Smooth On
High Score Saloon
Total Boat

Keep Up to Date with all the details at:

https://www.facebook.com/RaptorConEvansville





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Saturday, June 19, 2021

WHERE TO FIND COMICS UNLIMITED at RAPTOR CON 2021!

 

 COMICS UNLIMITED will be located inside the Activities Center's Exposition Hall at the 4-H Center, Evansville, Indiana for the Raptor Con pop-culture and comic book convention, being held August 21 & 22, 2021. The show encompasses both the 4-H Auditorium building, in addition to the Exposition Center.  COMICS UNLIMITED is positioned to the left as you enter the Exposition Hall, so be sure to look for the booths in that area!
 
You can find more information on this awesome event at the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE (Click Here) for the COMICS UNLIMITED booths at the show! 
 
 







Tuesday, June 15, 2021

RAPTOR CON 2021 - AUGUST 21 & 22, 4-H CENTER in EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 RAPTOR CON 2021 

When:

Saturday, August 21, 2021 (10 am - 7 pm)

Sunday, August 22, 2021 (10 am - 6 pm)

Where: 

At the 4-H Center, 201 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725. 


Tickets are available NOW!




Raptor Con is being produced in conjunction with a national entertainment agency and being organized by Evansville residents. 

Our mission is to provide the best exhibition of comic books, magazines, toys, games, movies, records, wrestling, antique market, television, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches, apparel, and more, in the Tri-State area. 

The organizers are long-time fans, themselves, and plan on bringing to the Tri-State a unique event to bring community together, while also helping out local organizations.

PANELS! VENDORS! MEDIA GUESTS! DEMOS! MOVIES! COSPLAY CONTEST! MORE!


MEDIA GUESTS:

SEAN KANAN (Actor) Best known for his role in Karate Kid 3, as Mike Barnes "The Bad Boy Of Karate" and as AJ Quartermaine on "General Hospital", and as Deacon Sharpe on "The Bold and the Beautiful" as well has his numerous other roles over the years. See Sean's Raptor Con video HERE!

MARTIN KLEBBA (Actor, Stuntman, Philanthropist) Klebba is known for his work on The Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise, Project X, Jurassic World, Scrubs, Star Wars Last Jedi, and so much more.

LESLIE EASTERBROOK (Actor) Featuring roles in over 100 films/TV shows, Some of her most well known roles have been in Police Academy, Devils Rejects, and Halloween.

ROB MELLO (Actor) Meet the Happy Death Day Killer Himself at Raptor Con 2021. You know him best from his roles in Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2 and Fear The Walking Dead.

JONNI SHANDOR (Child Actor) An up and coming young actress who already has acquired quite a list of accomplishments. Known for her roles in films like The Embalmers, Parallels, and He Knows.


NOTE: All guest appearances are subject to change/cancellation without notice.





Saturday Night (August 21, 2021) after the vendor floor closes, attend a special Movie Night under the stars! Movies will be announced soon! This awesome event comes FREE with your Convention Pass!





And there's even more excitement after hours at Raptor Con: Magician-Hypnotist Matt Grisham's 8-time award-winning National Touring Comedy Hypnosis Show to Raptor Con 2021.  The best part is there is NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR RAPTOR CON PASS HOLDERS -- IT'S FREE WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF A RAPTOR CON TICKET!  Join us for a night of magical hilarity where YOU can become the star of the show!  Matt has been featured on television shows like "Chrisley Knows Best" and "America's Got Talent", and his show currently travels the country each year performing for sold-out audiences nationwide.  Get up close in personal with one of the best hypnosis shows on the planet at Evansville Raptor Con.




Make sure you are getting those cosplay outfits together. Come and compete with other guest in a variety of categories, for your chance to grab OVER $500 in prizes!

-OVERALL BEST IN SHOW
-Peoples Choice
-Best Mash Up
-Best Couple/Pair
-BEST KID COSPLAY (12 and Under)
-*Special (Suicide Squad Cosplay)



Get those stuffed animals ready! This year be part of something special and help Raptor Con donate teddy bears to children.  Raptor Con will match all bears entered at the show with new bears that will be donated to local charities. Help the Tri-state, plus win some cool stuff while doing so. Don't miss your chance to show off your creative side with this unique challenge!

What is a teddy bear Cosplay? Simply put, you decorate a stuffed animal (any animal) just as you would for a Cosplay contest. Then we will have our Best Overall which will be voted on by attendees.

Medals will be awards as well as a cash prize for the Best Overall.




Green Byrd Comics
Comic Wreck
Crown Jewel Comics
TCNKAL Properties
Usborne Books & More
AP Collectables
PopHeadz Toys
Sewer Lair Toys
Red5 Toys
Snookumchuck Minatures
Sienar Customs
Whats Your HP?
Cards Xtcertera
Midnight Cards
Animie Palace
Jenn Lantrip Illistrations
Art of Candice Comelleri
Toon It Up - The Art of Ron Braun
Cartoons By Andie
Art by Landon
Bubbles and Brushes
The_BB_XP
Vinroe Mixed Media
Studio Hubris
Lemonthunder Illustration
Atomic Monster Art
Concrete Monkey Studios
Hustle Arts
PixelatedPop
After Midnight Designs
Belle Bunni Designs 
Remi and Lola
Tony Trip
Lisa Goeppner
Paige Godsey
Indra Ellis
Andrew Tibbs
Sara Mulryan
Stevie Chandler
Tim Heerdink
Bruce LI
Matthew Hooper
Sharon Wilz
Baylee Long
Willowshire
Sewn By Jenn
Terri Lynn Crafts
Rainy Crafts
Krafts By Kim
Rainy Day Krafts by Ash
Wibbly Wobbly Crafts
Sweet Southern Craft Co. 
Traci Morris - TR Morris Crafts
Tactile Sundries (Brittani Scheller)
R&J Chakra Jewelry
Baby Boomer Rebelion
Zombie Earth and Beyond by Stephen O'Pry
Kate’s StickerShop
Concealed Realms
Realm Locke Legends
Olivers Odd Creations
Oller Oddities
Twisted Wire
Fill Your Cup Creative
NerdyByLadySween
Chris Deyss  (Acrylic Cases)
Fandom Soaps
Color Street
Our Zen Place
Dreaded Dinosaur
CM Bars 
Lifa Tree
Cool Dojo
Scentsy
Avon
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy

*Vendors and artists attendance is subject to change. More vendors are still being added, too! Changes will be updated.

Food Trucks:

Rock-A-Burger Food Truck
Taco Bar
Bruce Li food truck
Kool Shack





EARLY BIRD KIDS TICKET for Ages 5-11 ($10.00):  This is the Kids Ticket for ages 5-11 (Kids Under 5 are FREE). This will get kids into TWO days of the convention, as well as all of the convention's regular demonstrations, panels, vendors room, and entry into the cosplay contest (if you choose). NOTE: ALL CHILDREN MUST HAVE AN ADULT CHAPERONE!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION 2-DAY PASS ($25.00):  This is the EARLY BIRD standard 2 Day Event Ticket (Special Discounted pricing for Regular Door Pricing. ) This will get you into both days at the convention, as well as all of our regular demonstrations, panels, vendors room, and entry into the cosplay contest (if you choose).

EARLY BIRD SATURDAY-ONLY TICKET ($18.00):  This is the EARLY BIRD standard 1-Day SATURDAY-ONLY Event Ticket. (Special Discounted pricing for Regular Door Pricing. ) This will get you into ONE day of the convention as well as all of our regular demonstrations, panels, vendor room, and entry into the cosplay contest (if you choose).
       
EARLY BIRD SUNDAY-ONLY TICKET ($15.00):  This is the EARLY BIRD standard 1-Day SUNDAY-ONLY Event Ticket. (Special Discounted pricing for Regular Door Pricing. ) This will get you into ONE day of the convention, as well as all of our regular demonstrations, panels, vendor room, and entry into the cosplay contest (if you choose).


VIP TICKET 2-DAY PASS (LEVEL 1/$55.00): This will get you into BOTH days at the convention as well as all of the following:

1. ENTRY INTO OUR Special VIP-ONLY Room

2. Special Edition VIP Lanyard Entry Pass

3. Front of the Access to Meet Celebrities and Guest (Skip the Line)

4. Gets you into Raptor Con 30 minutes EARLY

5. Access to ALL panels, discussions, demos, vendor room, and entry into the cosplay contest (if you choose).

6. One Ticket to YOUR CHOICE of certain LinZ Entertainment Sponsored Special Experiences (Escape Room, Special Photo Op, Etc)

7. Special VIP Only Commemorative Bag

LIMITED TO 100 PEOPLE!


VIP TICKET 2-DAY PASS (ULTIMATE/$100.00):  This will get you into both days at the convention as well as all of the following:

1. ENTRY INTO OUR Special VIP-ONLY Room

2. Get in to Raptor Con 30 minutes EARLY

3. Front of the Access to Meet Celebrities and Guest (Skip the Line)

4. Special Limited Edition Con T-Shirt

5. Special VIP Badge

6. Access to ALL panels, discussions, demos, vendor room, and entry into the Cosplay Contest (If You Choose)

7. One Pass to ALL of LinZ Entertainment Sponsored Special Experiences (Escape Room, Special Photo Op, etc)

8. Plus possible extras added closer to the event.

LIMITED TO ONLY 50 PEOPLE


FAMILY PACK ($65.00): The Raptor Con FAMILY PACK includes 4 tickets (two adults and two children) This is our standard 2-Day Event Ticket. This will get you into both days at the convention as well as all of our regular demonstrations, panels, vendor room, and entry into the cosplay contest (if you choose).


Don't forget BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY ONLINE AND SAVE.  A portion of all online ticket sales will be donated to Isaiah 117 House.



HOTEL INFORMATION:

The official Raptor Con Hotel is Hampton Inn Evansville/Airport. The hotel is only minutes away from the convention location and is conveniently located right off the highway. They have graciously offered the convention and all its attendees a discounted rate which you can take advantage of by using this special link, or calling the hotel and using the group code "Raptor Con".


SPONSORS:




See more info at the pages below:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.TheRaptorCon.com  (Tickets can be ordered from this site!)


RAPTOR CON EMAIL: TheRaptorCon@yahoo.com