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Brian F Colin - Game Creator and Designer
Creator of such video game classics as RAMPAGE, XENOPHOBE, ARCH RIVALS, PIGSKIN and GENERAL CHAOS, Brian F Colin is a vastly experienced Game Designer, Artist, Animator and Development Group Leader with over 80 video game titles to his credit.... including the creation of some of the most-popular, highest-earning & best-selling titles in video game history!
With over FOUR decades in the industry, (and 34 years as CEO of Game Refuge Inc.), it’s not surprising that Brian has been inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame.
Brian’s passion for design is evident in his enthusiastic and engaging approach to audiences of all ages and sizes; giving him a recurring role as a Guest Speaker at dozens of Industry Events, Fan Conventions, Universities and Community Organizations throughout the country. He is well-known for sharing first-hand; anecdotal insights into the early days of arcade game development, as well as sharing stories and photos straight from the Sets, Locations and Premier of the recent RAMPAGE Movie, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Brian Mathis - Voice Actor
Brian Mathis has been heard in over 140 anime titles. From HELL GIRL in 2007 to the current ESTAB LIFE and SALARYMANS CLUB.
Fan favorites include ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE as Elias, FAIRY TAIL as Macao, FIREFORCE as Honda, and ONE PIECE as the famous Monkey D. Garp, among many others! An accomplished voiceover talent for many businesses and clients , he is also a well seasoned theatre actor and clinician.
Carla Perez - Actor
Carla Perez is an American actress well-known as the iconic villain, Rita Repulsa, from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She continued role as Rita Repulsa in Power Rangers Zeo, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, Power Rangers Turbo, and Power Rangers in Space.
SHOW VENDORS
Comics
AJ Comics
Burg Comics
Crash Comics
Tater Tot Comics
Fantasy Dragon
Primary Colours Retro Relics
Castle Perilous
Toys
Brain's Toys
Primary Colours Retro Relics
Crash Comics
J. Jackson Toys
Imperial Outpost
Fantasy Dragon
Tater Tot Collectibles
StL Bricks
Jewelry
SpaceBabe Beaded
Julie Cavins
Video Games/Games
Castle Perilous
Rocket Resale
Primary Colours Retro Relics
Tater Tot Collectibles
Unique Items
Kittles Krafts
Heroes 4 Hire
Professor Play
Poddig Paintings
Black Cat Soap
Tammy's Thread Theory
Timber and Twine
Authors
Amy Hale
Molly Daniels
Alysson Dotson
Kenny Sills
Brian K. Morris
Artists
Red Banana Art
Holman Art
Monte Baldwin
I.H. Studios
Wonka's Marker Art
Poddig Paintings
Kat Death Art
Marcuss Hall Art
Lily's Pad Art
We're taking the popular video game and supercharging it beyond belief. Here's a chance to bust a move in front of the game as it's projected onto a 55 foot diagonal screen complete with chest thumping sound! Talk about immersive! This is the first time in Southern Illinois such an experience is being offered, and it's coming to SI ComicCon.
The Just Dance Experience tournament will be open to all ages. There will only be 48 entry slots. The price to enter the tournament is $5.00 per person. Tournament will begin at 12PM (noon). Who will be crowned 'the best'?
Smash Bros. Tournament
For those better with their fingers rather than their feet plan on entering our Smash Brothers Tournament on the Switch. This will be held in the 'Bat Cave' on the west side of the main parking lot.
There will be two divisions of the tournament. Division I is open to ages 12 years and under and scheduled to get underway at 10:30 AM. Division II is open to ages 13 years and up and scheduled to get underway to 1PM. Entry fee for both divisions is $5.00. There will only be 16 entry slots in each division.
Other appearances throughout the day and around the show by...
R2 Builders of St. Louis