Heroes and villains fly in for sci-fi and superhero convention ComiXpo 7.0

The Flash, Baby Groot and Batgirl walk into a room — but it’s no joke. Costumed characters will converge at Chadstone this weekend for ComiXpo 7.0. Here’s what you need to know to suit up and join the fun.

“I am Groot!” Baby Groot (Iris Tang) and the Flash (Dion Hechtman) are suiting up for ComiXpo. Picture: Penny Stephens

Assemble your fellow Avengers for a pop culture expo and collectibles fair guaranteed to appeal to your inner geek.

Heroes and villains will show off their fantasy finery at ComiXpo 7.0 on March 3.

The family-friendly event is at the Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone, from 10am-4pm.

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ComiXpo spokesman Brad Webb said there would be more than 50 stallholders showcasing new and second-hand collectibles and merchandise for fans of Marvel, DC, Disney, Doctor Who, Star Wars and more.

South East Cosplay Society members Dan Oliver as Sub Zero and Dion Hechtman as the Flash are ready for ComiXpo 7.0.

“The last event we had was on Melbourne Cup Day, which was a bit washed out for cosplayers due to the wet weather so we’re hoping more people will come in costume this time around,” Mr Webb said.

“We know how much kids love to see their costumed heroes and there will be expert advice for making costumes as well.”

Other highlights include free cosplay fashion parades with prizes on offer, expert costume advice and a chance to sign up as an EA Games “playtester”.

There is also a $2 room with stacks of cheap merchandise ready to be snatched up by frugal fans.

“Keeping costs down is really important for us as we want this to be a family-friendly event,” Me Webb said.

“It a bit of an acknowledgment that there is a really large population of cosplayers they are not just the bloke sitting in his mum’s basement.”

Admission to ComiXpo is free for kids aged 12 or under and anyone in costume, while entry for civilians is $5.

For more information visit the ComiXpo website.

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