The Marketplace
October 2024
(Layout and vendors are subject to change without notice)
Artists and Vendors include (with more to be announced over the next few weeks!)
A-A-rons TOYS
Booth 1
We are a husband and wife team that loves to interact with our customers. We love the comic con genre as it allows us to offer a variety of goods. From the hottest new toy, to the vintage one. And superhero jewelry to the Supernatural healing stones and chakra. We love our customers, and what makes it the most is seeing the fun everyone has.
Thank you.
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Ammons Manufacturing
Table 73
Ammons Manufacturing is a small business headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina offering lean manufacturing solutions with additive manufacturing (3DPrinting) equipment.
Facebook: @AmmonsManufacturing
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Anime Emporium
Booth 7
Hello! Stop by our booth and collect your favorite anime characters, from funko pops, figurines, and/or model kits. You can visit us online when we are not attending conventions!
animeemporium.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anime.emp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ani.emp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ani_Emp
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App Cosplay Community
Table 61
Come swing by App Cosplay Communities booth to learn about Appalachian State’s new cosplay club and how to join.
Instagram: appcosplaycommunity
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Art of Joe Lisi
Booth 16
I am an Artist / Illustrator / Creator From here in the Carolinas ! I have done art for voice actors and actors. My work can also be seen on some sweet Nintendo Switch box art Published by Premium Edition Games !
Instagram: @joeystarkx
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Art of Mental Pablum
Table 27
Chris Reader is a freelance artist living in North Carolina. He likes to think of himself as a corporate flunky trying to become a starving artist. Chris has been drawing since he was a child growing up in Florida. He currently creates prints, commissions and his own self-published comic, The Vigilantes.
www.artofmentalpablum.com
Facebook: @mentalpablum
Instagram: @mentalpablum_
Twitter: @ChrisRReader
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Arts and Kats
Table 22
Arts and Kats sells hand painted canvas fan art, prints, stickers and some resin stuff!
Instagram: @arts.and.kats
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ASU Geek Guild
Table 77
Appalachian State Geek Guild is a community where we strive for a friendly atmosphere where everyone with nerdy hobbies and interests can come to find other people like them! Each year we host cool events like game nights, cake buffet, humans vs. zombies, and our local hosted convention Nerdcon! Feel free to join our Discord https://discord.gg/WEbHYet8dc to come and join the fun!
https://engage.appstate.edu/organization/thenerdnetwork
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Bear Butt Comics
Table 62
Brian is an obsessed comic book creator. Desperately trying to get stories out of head. He also draws cartoon cosplays and lots of animated memories from your childhood.
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Beardy Weirdy’s Comics & Toys
Table 60
Beardy Weirdy’s Comics is based in the Concord, NC area and can be seen at many of the conventions across the southeast. They specialize in comic books, vintage toys and retro video games.
Facebook: @beardyweirdyscomics
Instagram: @beardyweirdyscomics
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Bell’s collectables
Booth 5
We are selling action figures, anime, monster high dolls, plushies, and much more.
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Byron Draws
Table 63
An illustrator and comic artist located in Statesville, NC. Known for drawing classic cars, superheroes, and characters from old Saturday Morning cartoons. Ask for a free B&W print for your kids to color themselves!
byrondraws.com
Facebook: @byrondraws57
Instagram: @ByronDraws57
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C3-Casey’s Custom Creations
Table 75
We create premade and custom ordered sublimation items from bookmarks, to windspinners and so much more. If you can imagine it we can make it.
Facebook: @C3-CaseysCustomeCreations
Instagram: @Caseyscustomcreations
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Cabbie Arts
Table 76
Chris “Cabbie” Bradberry is a comic artist located in Hickory, NC. He has done work for Upper Deck, Rittenhouse, London Night Studios, and Breygent.
https://www.behance.net/cabbie1120
Instagram: @cabbie1120
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Chasing Collectibles
Table 66
Has been collecting and selling most of my life so creating Chasing Collectibles seemed like a natural fit. Our fun family friendly environment along with fair competitive prices has our customers returning.
Facebook: ChasingCollectibles
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Chris McJunkin
Table 59
Chris McJunkin is a comic illustrator, sequential artist, and painter.
Chris has recently contributed to Savage Dragon: Super Freaks One Shot from Image Comics. He has also worked on Marvel and Upper Deck’s “Marvel Premier 2021”, “Spider-Man Metal”, “Marvel Diamond Black,” “Marvel Ages 2020,” “Marvel Masterpieces 2020”, “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, “Marvel Premier 2019”, “Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years”, “Marvel Flair 2019”, “Marvel Masterpieces 2018”, “Avengers: Infinity War”, “Ant-Man & the Wasp”, “Marvel Premiere 2017” and “Black Panther” Official Sketch Card Series. He has also contributed to Mars Attacks and Ultraman Sketch Card Sets.
He is currently working on “The Amoral Stingray” for 2nd Thought Comics.
https://www.junkdrawerstudio.com
Instagram: @junkdrawerstudios
Facebook: @chris.mcjunkin.3
LinkTree: chrismcjunkin
Coon and Fox
Booth 9
One of the few certified and fully inspected freeze dried candy kitchen with the biggest selection!
Facebook: @CoonAndFoxSpaceSnax
Instagram: @coon_and_fox_space_snax
Tiktok: @coon_and_fox_space_snax
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Comix Coaster Fandom
Table 57
We are small veteran owned crafting couple. We make comic book and fandom themed coasters and other hand made home decor. Our coasters and a few other products are made from actual comic book pages. Everything else is our own design.
Facebook: @comixcoasterfandom
Instagram: @comixcoasterfandom
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Crazy Crochet
Creative Writing With Dr. Nagle
Table 34
http://www.creativewritingwithdrnagle.com
Facebook: @link
Instagram: @link
Instagram: @link
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Dragon’s Den
Booth 18
We are Dragon’s Den of Boone, NC! We sell TCGs, Board Games, TTRPGs, Wargames, Dice, Paints, Miniatures, Gunpla and Collectibles!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsdenboone/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonsDenBoone/
Discord: https://discord.gg/CSsdvTtYrB
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Duae Designs
Table 71
Duae Designs is a two person artist team who live local in Wilkes County. Both Cat and Eric enjoy working with a variety of materials and learning new skills that range from fiber arts like sewing and crochet, to wire weaving and bead looming.
duaecat.etsy.com
Facebook: Duae Designs
Instagram: @duaecat
Twitter: @duaecat
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East Coast Collectibles
Booth 8
We sell Funkos, statues, action figures and more.
Instagram: @eastcoastcollectibles_
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Enderbones
Table 38
Enderbones offers one-of-a-kind earrings for ALL ears! Each pair is hand-glittered and super lightweight. Clip-ons, surgical steel hooks, non-metal hooks, or gauge clips are available on any pair!
enderbones.com
TikTok: @enderbonesart
Instagram: @enderbonesart
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Faith & Fandom
Table 56
Faith & Fandom is a book series of spiritual themes in geek culture. Books, merch, stickers, art etc
www.faithandfandom.org
Facebook: @faithandfandom
Instagram: @faithandfandom
TikTok: @emotionalsupporthobbit
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Flashpoint Games
Table 51
One stop shop for all your hobby need mtg, pokemon, yugioh, digimon, heroclix, funko pops, and more
Facebook: @fabofnc
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Fleur de Lune Art
Table 39
Hello! I’m Megan, a lifelong artist and art lover. My creative process involves smashing my love of vintage graphic design with my favorite video games, TV shows and any other media that happens to make itself at home in my brain!
fleurdeluneart.squarespace.com/
Instagram: @fleurdelunearts
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hc.cat
Table 55
I’m Isabella, an illustrator recently graduated with a BFA in Illustration at SCAD.
I grew up as a military brat, traveling and moving quite a bit. When I stayed in Japan for 4 years, it had inspired my art style to have its cute and playful themes. I hope people can see my works, feeling a sense of joy and comfort from them.
In my spare time, I focus on my online store, tabling at conventions and my Youtube channel where I stream and create vlogs.
Twitter: @hc__cat
Instagram: @hc.cat
YouTube: link
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Hunnymi
Table 37
I’m Hunnymi! I specialize in cute and mature anime art. I have an assortment of pearlescent prints, acrylic keychains and stands, as well as stickers and buttons featuring a range of video games and anime.
hunnymi.com
TikTok: @hunnymi_art
Instagram: @hunnymi_art
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Ink and Thread and Fire
Table 20
InkAndThreadAndFire designs snarky and nerdy needlework pieces and is excited to attend their first Comic Con in Boone! They’ll have an assortment of needlework, painted tote bags, bookmarks, and assorted trinkets and keychains.
Facebook: link
Instagram: @inkandthreadandfire
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Jelly Donut Studio
Table 21
Jelly Donut Studio is a brother-sister team who create comics and make miscellaneous merch – both original works and for fandom!
https://jellieddonutstudio.etsy.com
https://flow.page/euphreana
Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/euphreana/
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Jenovasilver
Booth 3
The table of cute things and sin! I specialize in fandom positivity and sweet, sweet anime tiddy. All inclusive and never exclusive, I have the stuff you’ll love and more!
jenovasilver.wixsite.com/jenosportfolio/debut-novel-the-smoke-in-his-voice
Twitter: @jenosontwit
TikTok: @jenosontiktok
Instagram: @jenosoninsta
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Josiah Cameron
Table 48
Josiah “Jo” Cameron! Josiah is a Boone native and an alumni of Appalachian State University. He’s done work for several Wizards of the Coast products such as Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons and independent small press businesses such as Hit Point Press.
josiahcameronart.com/
Twitter: @jmcameron89
Instagram: @jo_man89
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Just Some Rocks
Booth 15
We sell assorted stone carvings. Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, unicorns, dragons.
We also sell an assortment of crystals from tiny to huge.
KAG
Booth 78
The Klingon Assault Group is a not-for-profit fan organization. The IKV Executioner, a chapter of KAG, supports Kwanzaa Family Inn women’s shelter. Look for their table of Klingon and Star Trek Alien memorabilia and recruitment information for the Klingon Assault Group.
www.kag.org
Facebook: @link
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Kinda Cute Creations
Table 40
Kinda Cute Creations is here to brighten your day with art prints, plushies, buttons, and much more! Bring home your own handmade creation from us, made with love, by a fan for the fans!
Instagram: @kindacutecreations
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Kitty in the Box
Booth 17
As lifelong anime fans, we want to share our passion for the culture surrounding Anime with everyone!
In addition to figures and manufactured items, we offer handpainted 3D prints and we are always looking for fun and unique items from Asian pop culture to share with our fans!
Now our kid is a teenager and a brilliant artist, so you can get some of her unique fanart and original character pieces at our booth!
Facebook: @KITBx
Instagram: @kittyndabox
TikTok: @kittyndabox
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Klaws of Kreation
Table 70
Kev Lyerly aka Klaws of Kreation is an independent artist from the Winston Salem NC area. His works include the comic Copper Song and fan art and various sizes.
Facebook: @klawsofkreation
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Llewellyns
Table 47
Stickers, figures, and collectables!
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MahneeCrochet
Table 53
I handmade amigurmis. Ranging from anime characters, Sanrio, accessories, & keychjans. I aim to using quality yarn to create beautiful functional & collective pieces. Hoping that each item will bring a connection to not just customers but also the local artisans.
https://ko-fi.com/mahneecrochet
Instagram: @mahneecrochet
Facebook: mahneecrochet
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Mischief’s Den
Table 41
Handmade artisanal dice, dragons, and other awesome chaotic goodies!
mischiefsden.com
Facebook: @mischiefsden
TikTok: @mischiefsden
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Modern Goldfish
Booth 2
Modern Goldfish is a wife and husband team of artists who are inspired by literature and fueled by love. They have been wandmakers for 12 years and are stepping into the world of stained glass. They support the LGBTQ+, Harry Potter, and gaming communities. Come on over and let’s talk about what you’re reading right now. Oh, and they have White Lotus Pai Sho tiles! If you miss them today, have no fear, you can find their work and so much more at Dragon’s Den in Boone!
moderngoldfish.com
Facebook: @moderngoldfishart
Instagram: @moderngoldfish
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MTKDesigns
Booth 10
I’m a potter and jewelry maker and lifelong science fiction and fantasy fan. My work is inspired by Celtic mythology and nature with a Gothic twist.
Facebook: @MTKDesigns29
Instagram: @mtk3designs
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Ori’s Game Corner
Table 50
Ori’s Game Corner is Boone, North Carolina’s home to buy sell and trade video games, consoles, cards and more!!!
gamecorner.gay
Facebook: @OrisGameCorner
Instagram: @oris_game_corner
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Panda Art Spresso
Table 30
Hello! I am a small business artist who loves working with clay the most. I make figurines, charms/keychains, key caps, and earrings. I also like making stickers and buttons as well! I hope to start including tumblers and mugs soon!
www.deviantart.com/pandaartspresso
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PandaArtSpresso
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pandaartspresso
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@panda_artspresso
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Papa’s Haberdashery
Booth 4
Papa’s Haberdashery started as a hobby and has grown into a business. Eric Rhodes and Hilarry Woods live in Wytheville, Va and have been working with leather for 7 years now. We do custom leatherwork along with traditional items. We travel to comic cons and festival with our leather products. Check out our ETSY here :
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PapasHaberdashery
Facebook: @papashaberdashery
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Ray Christian
Table 69
Ray is a southern ghetto kid, a combat-decorated retired Army paratrooper, a father of six, storyteller, audio producer and wrangler of goats. He has an MA in Public History and an EdS and Doctorate in Education Leadership. He is a Fulbright Specialist expert in Education specializing in oral history and personal Storytelling Narrative. He has hosted and performed at and for numerous storytelling events, shows and podcast. He is also the creator and host of the podcast “What’s Ray Saying?” a show that uses history and story to explore the Black American experience from the unique perspective of the many worlds Ray inhabits.
Rebel Base Comics & Toys
Booth 6
Located in Charlotte NC, RBC&T is the area’s BEST source for comics, vintage and new toys, and all around nerd awesomeness.
rebelbasecomics.com
Facebook: @rebelbasecomicsandtoys
Instagram: @rebelbasecomics
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Red Wolf Studios
Table 46
I play video games, make art, and spoil my cat and my plants. I make collectibles inspired by my favorite games and anime with some original plant themed art thrown in.
https://theartofkatelynndaniel.weebly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedWolfStudiosx
Facebook: RedWolfStudiosx
Instagram: RedWolfStudiosx
Twitter: RedWolfStudiosx
TikTok: @redwolfstudiosx
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Resilient Design Studio
Booth 13
Spread the love for anime/pop culture inspired toys, clothing, fashion accessories, and home decors!
Facebook: @resilient.design.studio
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RVK Comics and Toys
Booth 11
Competing partners in all things comics, toys, and collectibles.
Instagram: @rvkcomicsandtoys
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Sally Cat Art
Shaggy & Deana’s Comics, Collectibles, Etc.
Table 26
Long time nerd couple who do what we love. Collect! From Waifus and Comics to Funkos and statues. We share the things we are passionate about.
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Signcerity
Table 33
Signcerity is a full-service signs and graphics shop that normally focuses on B2B sales, but we also love spending time out at community events and selling Pride-themed stickers to raise money for LGBTQ+ charities.
www.signcerity.com
Facebook: @signcerity
Instagram: @signcerity
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Starryeyed Creations
Table 25
Starryeyed Creations produces handmade (or embellished) gifts and accessories around many themes. The owner, Kelli, has an art and entrepreneurial background, and has found herself deep in the gaming and nerd fandom world. Her most popular item is her dice and treasure bags that utilize secondhand charms and beads sourced from other crafter’s hoards! She will have her entire inventory at Boone Comic Con, and products can be found at Dragon’s Den after the Con.
Instagram: @starryeyedcreations
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Summit Gaming And Collectibles
Booth 19
We sell retro video games + gaming consoles. We also have vinyl records, vintage toys and more… Come by and see us at our new location on Main Street in Wilkesboro to the right of the 50s Diner.
summitgamingwilkes.com
Facebook: @SummitGamingNC
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SutekkaGhost
Table 43
I make weeb stickers and prints
beacons.ai/sutekkaghost
Etsy: @SutekkaGhost
TikTok: @sutekkaghost
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Tech Bros
Table 79
We know that you need your phone or computer repaired quickly, and you can expect top notch technicians to handle the repair. We are able to offer many services to Wilkes County and the surrounding areas at an affordable price that won’t “break the bank”.
www.yourtechbros.com
Facebook: @YourTechBros
Instagram: @yourtechbrosnc
YouTube: @TechBrosWilkes
TikTok: @techbroswilkes
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The Dice Hut
Booth 14
The Dice Hut is a Game supply store. We do as are name says carry dice and that is our main focus but don’t let that fool you. We carry all the basic game supplies no matter what type of game we got you covered.
Facebook: @TheDicehut
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The Floral Fool
Table 44
Hi, I’m Bella! I’m a Boone local who makes resin dice for D&D and other RPGs!
thefloralfool.etsy.com
TikTok: @thefloralfool_
Instagram: @thefloralfool
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The Spectacular Stache
Table 68
Dennis Warren aka Dionysis Metalcult aka The Spectacular Stache is a walking three dimensional holographic hallucination with a multiple personality disorder. He is an artist, writer, comic book creator, heavy metal alchemist, and professional wrestling personality. Stache created Metalcult Comix and Flippy The Dachshund (both available at Crypto Comics). He has published multiple short stories and novels, and is currently drawing more comics and writing more books. He is also creating music with the dynamic rock music phenomenon Worlds Decay. In addition, Stache is now scouting talent to provide management and consultation leading to a world championship title reign. Follow the adventures of The Spectacular Stache through images, words, music, and live entertainment spectacle. Thou shalt surely be amused.
spectacularstache.com
flippydog.com
facebook.com/metalcult
amazon.com/author/denniswarren
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Treasure Trove Gaming
Table 64
We sell retro and modern video games, consoles, & accessories. We also carry Pokémon card products, trading card supplies, video game merch, anime statues, funko pops, toys & more
Facebook: @treasuretrovegaming
Facebook Group: @link
Instagram: @treasuretrovegaming
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Two Tiger Moon
Table 49
Two Tiger Moon Studio is a family operated business specializing in TTRPG accessories, JRPG fandoms, and fantasy art. From metal and acrylic dice, dice bags, 3D-printed minis, acrylic charms, stickers, tote bags, prints and more.
Facebook: @twotigermoon
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Which Craft Collective
Table 35
Katie enjoys fantasy and science fiction media and stories. She enjoys creating unique, well made, useful items. As the mother of four very active boys, she uses her skills as a creative outlet and stress relief. Katie lives in Boone with her family.
Instagram: @which.craft.collective
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Whimsical Fox
Table 58
I wish I could say my adventure into mixed media art was a happy one but unfortunately in October 2020 I lost my childhood best friend in a terrible car accident. While grieving the loss of my best friend I decided to get back into art to try and easy my mind some. I started with epoxy art and have now worked 3D printing into my art as well. As I grow and become a better artist this is all in memory of her.
https://beacons.ai/whimsicalfoxgifts
Facebook: @whismicalfoxgifts
TikTok: @shineyumbreon
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Wilkes Beads and Beyond
Table 24
Local artist specializing in wire wrapped and resin pendants with fantasy and pop culture influence. Come check out our diy ceramic kits and 3d printed ocarinas!
www.etsy.com/shop/WilkesBeadsandBeyond
Facebook: @WilkesBeadsandBeyond
TikTok: @artylundy
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Wilkes Comic Con
Table 80
“The Biggest Little Con in North Carolina!”
Wilkes Comic Con is a comic art, pop culture, and collectibles convention, that provides the best experience for its guests because it is a convention run by artists for artists and the community.
Wilkes Comic Con is a one-day event drawing guests from across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. It’s run twice per year and features:
- more than 50 artists and vendors in our Outdoor Bazaar and Indoor Marketplace floor
- our “Cosplay Classroom and Contest”
- Panel Discussions featuring authors, artists, actors, and more
- role playing, table-top gaming, and more in the Cantina Game Room
- Delicious dining options at a variety of food trucks
- and of course our famous VIP tickets and swag bags
Wilkes Comic Con returns to the Stone Center for the Performing Arts In North Wilkesboro, NC on March 8, 2025!
www.wilkescomiccon.com
Facebook: @WilkesComicCon
Instagram: @wilkescomiccon
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Wolfe Collectibles
Table 42
Collectibles and hand made gifts for gaming & anime fans! Featuring custom painted coins, glass paintings, key chains and stickers.
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YMGE Art
Table 54
Yairis Gameros-Escobedo is a small artist from Lenoir, North Carolina. Yairis is a current senior at App State she is a studio art major focusing on photography. She likes to make art ranging from photography to digital work. Yairis enjoys video games in her spare time when she has time she prefers Nintendo but also enjoys classic PlayStation, Xbox, and more.
www.ymgeart.com
Instagram: @ymge_artchives
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Zeus Print Shop
Table 36
Zeus Print Shop is a print on demand for any client, creates custom products, and has 3d printing.
https://www.zeusprintshops.com/
Facebook: @ZeusPrintShop
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Zin’s Nerd Vault
Booth 12
Coming at you with a wide selection of Pokémon merch, we have a variety of sealed packs and miscellaneous merchandise that any Pokémon fan would love to add to an ever growing collection.
Twitch: @zindain95
Youtube: @zindain95
TikTok: @zindainv
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Saturday
November 16, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Boone Comic Con is sponsored by
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