Frederick B. Owens is an American actor/voice actor. He is known as one of the most prolific bass voices in the industry. Behind the microphone, he has voiced hundreds of characters. In the 2003 TMNT series, he did the voices for Leatherhead and Traximus. He is also the voice behind 4Kids Production of “One Piece” as Gol D. Roger. Other credits include Funky Cops, Yu-Gi-Oh, Shaman King, Heavy Duty in G.I. Joe Sigma 6, and many others.

Film credits include Hitch with Will Smith and Eva Mendes, Trust the Man with David Duchovny, Storytelling with John Goodman, Law and Order SVU, Ed, and The Education of Max Bickford with Richard Dreyfuss. He is an original cast member of the hit Broadway show Smokey Joe's Cafe, where they earned a Grammy Award for Best Broadway Album. He also did Jesus Christ Superstar and Man of La Mancha on Broadway.

The TMNT Collector

Dave a.k.a THE TMNT COLLECTOR is the Guinness World Record holder for Largest collection of TMNT memorabilia, and has been collecting TMNT toys, books, and memorabilia since their initial release in the 1980's. His TURTLE LAIR has well over 5000 individual pieces, including some of the rarest and hard to find figures and oddities.

His IG live show, SHO'N'TELL, brings together a wide variety of collectors, artists, toy photographers and customizers from all over the world. He also interviews our favourite celebrities from the different TMNT shows, movies & comics.

Dave now travels all over North America, showing elements of his collection & doing media coverage for small and major toy and collectable conventions under the name SHO'N'TELL: LIVE ON LOCATION, where he highlights guests, vendors, cosplayers and more. You can check out his collection and interviews on Instagram at @thetmntcollector or www.thetmntcollector.com

Binrand is a master level cosplayer based in Ontario, Canada and is known in the community mostly for her arsenal of armour builds and elaborate wigs. She is a huge fan of video games, anime, and other areas of pop culture, and has been building cosplay for over 10 years. She takes pride in being as accurate and detailed as she can with her builds and continuously strives to improve her work and learn something new with each new build. She has a love for learning and enjoys passing her knowledge of the craft along to others. When not working on cosplay she can be found playing video games and hanging with her kitties or catching those extra steps at the gym.

Curseling_cosplay is a Toronto-based maker who has been bringing characters to life through detailed craftsmanship since 2023. Known for a diverse portfolio that spans from the comedic antics of Zapp Brannigan to the gritty, dark fantasy world of Berserk's Guts, they specialize in working with foam, Worbla, and leather. Whether they are constructing heavy armor or perfecting a prop, Curseling_cosplay is always ready to share tips on the latest build. Stop by to talk shop about techniques or to see what dark fantasy world they've stepped out of next!

Having spent years in the cosplay scene, EKGCosplay has refined and revised his methods of using cardboard and paper to make his Star Fox cosplays. His techniques offer, with a little patience, the ability to build complex props, masks, and more from the ground up using only upcycled materials.

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@TheInstaWord is a cosplayer who thinks inside the box — from being someone to being something.

Omizie is a cosplayer who loves all things gaming and anime. In the 4 years she has been cosplaying she has been able to deepen her crafting skills. Her cosplay style includes adding a copious amount of sparkles, beading, yarn, and embroidery to her costumes.

At a convention, you'll most likely see her in a video game cosplay yapping about her favourite franchise!

A talk grounded in my experience working in the gaming event space and my involvement in cosplay. We'll explore how women are claiming space in gaming and cosplay through creativity, visibility, and community.

Come be part of the conversation and tap into your main character energy.

We're thrilled to welcome RayGreyCosplay to this year's MC! A longtime staple in the cosplay community, RayGrey blends her love of art, fandom, and gaming into vibrant, detail-rich costumes that bring characters to life. With 13+ years of experience crafting everything from fantasy armor to pop-culture icons, to large set designs, she has a perfect eye to spot what something is made of and the details that went into it. She is really passionate about taking an idea and bringing it into reality.

Freakish Workshop is a cosplayer that specializes in comic book and sci-fi costumes and props using craft foam. His cosplay style can be described as utility and realism married to comic book aesthetics. He is best known for developing and selling foam crafting templates, and publishes tutorials on his Etsy and YouTube channel. His most popular cosplays are his Green Goblin and Rhino from Marvel Comics.

Wafflescosplay brings his expertise of cardboard sculpting, paper mache, and 3D printing. Good for beginners, his hybrid method gives a starting base to build off while still giving you room to learn and experiment with cardboard sculpting and paper mache.

Zachgambit is a cosplayer born and raised for shenanigans! With a focus on foam and fitness he has carved a place in the community through lifting up friends mentally, physically and spiritually. Whether it be hosting a panel, assisting in a shoot or just playing a game, you call and he will be there with power and ENERGY!

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The Toronto Ghostbusters will be joining us at Eh! Game Expo Kingston with an interactive community booth, awesome photo opportunities, and plenty of proton pack-powered fun.

Beyond the iconic costumes and props, the group is dedicated to community engagement, charity initiatives, and sharing their love of all things Ghostbusters with fans of all ages.

Be sure to stop by, snap some photos, and say hello!

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Kat (MoonCat Body Art) is a Kingston-based professional face & body painter and cosplayer of over ten years. Her passion for makeup has allowed her to transform into her favourite pop culture characters and elevate her cosplays. She ventured into the world of body art & special effects (SFX) when she was 18 and hasn't looked back! Over the last 10 years she's had the pleasure to hone her craft doing makeup work for theatre, Fort Fright, and at countless festivals and events.

She started MoonCat Body Art to help spread some magic and whimsy and teach people how to express themselves through makeup artistry. Recently she's been invited to teach several SFX courses for local drama festivals to introduce high school students to the world of SFX. She blends her love of teaching & passion for makeup to offer a variety of painting, makeup, and SFX workshops to help cosplayers and make-up enthusiasts.

Come and join the current reigning TICOT Entertainer of the Year, Jemm Doshay, as she brings you a fabulous drag performance and Q&A. It promises to be a fun time so come prepared to ask her anything you want to know about drag, video games, or just to get to know her better.

“Welcome, welcome!” Rin (aka Neonpurrs) is a “Cyberpunk Catgirl” VTuber from Toronto, Canada with a passion for first person shooters, singleplayer stories, and anime (especially yuri & slice of life/romance). Whether it's her distinctive voice or her FPS skills, it's easy to find a reason to love this sly neko. She loves to prowl about local Ontario cons, so don't hesitate to say hi!

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Think you've got what it takes to be a Beyblade champion? Join @vongolaprima, 2nd Place CCP Beyblade Finalist, and @ramexcosplay for fun, inclusive Beyblade workshops and tournaments!

⚡ Learn new techniques

⚡ Battle other Bladers

⚡ All skill levels welcome

⚡ No sign-up required — just drop in and play!

Bring your Beyblade spirit and get ready to spin into the action!

Kohai is a longtime streamer, musician, and chocolate-loving dogboy VTuber hailing from Edmonton, Alberta. He has a passion for VTubing, anime, TCGs and baking, and often finds himself playing a variety of indie games, roguelikes, and shooters. He is always full of positive energy and loves meeting new people, coaching new streamers, and yapping about the things he loves. If you have any questions, please ask away!