We can’t wait to see all the creative cosplayers who come out to Power-Con. If you plan to attend the show in costume, please be sure to read and adhere to our general cosplay guidelines found in our Cosplay section.

Plus, Power-Con offers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Princess of Power and ThunderCats cosplayers the chance to win prizes in our cosplay contest! If you submit the form below and participate in our contest at the convention, you stand a chance to win one of the following:

• One “First Place Winner” (Best in Show) will receive a prize package consisting of a check in the amount of $500.00.
• One “Second Place Winner” will receive a prize package consisting of a check in the amount of $250.00.
• One “Third Place Winner” will receive a prize package consisting of a check in the amount of $125.00.
• Two “Honorable Mention” will each receive a prize package consisting of a check in the amount of $25.00.

Check out our Cosplay section for eligibility, guidelines, the cosplay contest form and more info.

Mark Ellis was the Director of Marketing for Male Action Toys, Games, and Novelties at Mattel during the original run of the Masters of the Universe toy line.

Mr. Ellis is a highly skilled entrepreneur and turnaround specialist who has produced profits from every management vantage point – sales, marketing and financial. He served in key marketing and top management positions at General Mills, Mattel, Ideal Toys, and the Franklin Mint. Currently at 1to1 Venture Partners, LLC, he is the Managing Partner of the fund, which provides financing for early-stage companies.

Our allotment of 2013 Power Passes have sold out!

Still want to get in on the perks of a Power Pass? You can get all the benefits and more by purchasing the Roast Gooble Dinner Package. These are also selling fast and include:

• Only for Roast Gooble Dinner Packages:
  • Dinner with many of your favorite creators (At each dinner table, the ratio of creators to fans is 2 to 1!)
• Plus you receive all the benefits of the Power Pass* which is now sold out:
  • 2-day pass to the convention
  • Early access to the show (30 minutes early)
  • Priority Line Privilege badge (for panel room access and signings)
  • More perks to be announced

*Items are subject to change.

Purchase your tickets today by visiting the Tickets section of the website!

Be sure to contact Power-Con if the name of the person picking up the pass(es) is different from the name/address on the PayPal account. Wristbands and packages will not be mailed out and are to be picked up the day of the show. Early registration pickup will be available Friday, September 13th from 5pm to 10pm. Registration booth re-opens at 8:00am, Saturday, September 14th and 9:00am, Sunday, September 15th. You will need to present your photo ID in order to pick up your tickets. Power-Con reserves the right to refuse admission to or eject any person or party. All sales are non-refundable. Taxes apply were applicable.

We can’t wait to see you at this year’s show! Thank you for your support of Power-Con.

Kenny Byerly is a writer for the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series that is currently airing on Nickelodeon.

In addition to Turtles, Mr. Byerly has written for Robot and Monster, Family Tools, and Out of Jimmy’s Head.

Chris Diaz talks Power-Con

Francis Moss was a writer on Filmation’s She-Ra Princess of Power, a story editor and writer on the New Adventures of He-Man, and a writer and assistant story editor for the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series.

Spanning a long career in television writing, Mr. Moss’ work can also be found in such other popular series as Jakers!, X-Men, Spider-Man, The Real Ghostbusters, and the Care Bears Family.

This just in, if you are planning on attending this year’s Power-Con, secure your Power Pass today. The allotment of Power Passes for the convention are already 75% sold out!

Power Pass Pricing:

Available while they last: $100 per person

POWER PASS includes:

• 2-day pass
• Early access to show (30 minutes early)
• Priority Line Privilege badge (for panel room access and signings)
• More perks to be announced!

*Items are subject to change.

The Roast Gooble Dinner Packages are also selling faster than last year’s event. Currently, this once in a lifetime opportunity is almost 50% sold out.

Roast Gooble Dinner Package

Available while they last: $350 per person

ROAST GOOBLE DINNER PACKAGE includes all items in the POWER PASS plus a coveted spot at the extremely limited seating Dinner with many of the creators appearing at the convention. Congratulations to all fans fortunate enough to purchase tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Purchase your tickets today by visiting the Tickets section of the website!

Be sure to contact Power-Con if the name of the person picking up the pass(es) is different from the name/address on the PayPal account. Wristbands and packages will not be mailed out and are to be picked up the day of the show. Early registration pickup will be available Friday, September 13th from 5pm to 10pm. Registration booth re-opens at 8:00am, Saturday, September 14th and 9:00am, Sunday, September 15th. You will need to present your photo ID in order to pick up your tickets. Power-Con reserves the right to refuse admission to or eject any person or party. All sales are non-refundable. Taxes apply were applicable.

After purchasing your tickets, don’t forget to reserve your hotel room! Our hotel block at the Torrance Marriott South Bay is near capacity! Reserve your hotel room today by visiting our Hotel section.

We can’t wait to see you at this year’s show! Thank you for your support of Power-Con.

Lee Schneider was a writer on the original Thundercats cartoon series. You will remember him from such episodes as “Fond Memories,” “Dream Master,” “Divide and Conquer,” and “The Transfer”. In addition, he even penned an episode for the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon.

Let your fellow fans know that you will be attending the 2013 Power-Con convention by RSVPing on our Facebook Event page!

We hope to see you there, September 14, 2013!

After just 24 hours, we have already sold 50% of the Power-Pass allotment for the 2013 Power-Con convention. Once the Power-Passes are sold out, no more will be available. Secure yours today by visiting the Tickets section of our website.

The Roast Gooble Dinner package are also moving fast and we’ve noticed an increase in sales already versus last year. Get in on the experience of a lifetime by visiting the Tickets section of our website to jump on the opportunity to dine with the creators and talent from your favorite properties. Once the seat capacity for the dinner is filled, no more dinner passes will be available.