This show began to grow in 1994 as a simple weekend tradeshow called the Manitoba Collector's Expo. Back in 1994, we did everything from sportscards to antiques to toys and comic books. As times changed, so did the event, and in 2000 it became the Manitoba Toy & Comic Expo, dropping the antiques and reducing the sportscards.
In 2006, the show exploded as the Manitoba Comic Con, and brought in attendees from all over Manitoba and North Dakota. The show focused on toys, comic books, gaming, anime, and local artists.
In 2007, it brought in the media aspect with David Prowse, Richard Hatch and Margot Kidder.
In 2008, the show had outgrown its previous venues, so it moved to the Winnipeg Convention Centre with guests like Lou Ferrigno, Jeremy Bulloch, LeVar Burton, Erica Durance, Justin Hartley, Charlie Adler and John de Lancie. Over 16,000 people were in attendance in 2008.
In 2009, the show had Adam West of Batman and Family Guy, Julie Newmar of Batman and To Wong Foo, Dirk Benedict of the A-Team and Battlestar Galactica, and Marv Wolfman, comic book writer and creator of Blade.
In 2010, guests Garrett Wang, Jack O'Halloran, Orli Shoshan, Lee Tockar, and Supertramp were the special guests. Over 18,000 people attended in 2010, drawing in people from all around North America.
After the 2010 show, Wizard World purchased the convention, but dropped out before the event could be held. The previous organizers picked up where Wizard World left off, and will be hosting the event in their place.
The 2010 Videos
In 2011, guests included William Shatner, Captain Kirk (Star Trek); Jonathan Frakes, Riker (Star Trek: TNG); Nana Visitor, Kira Nerys (Star Trek: DS9); Ethan Phillips, Neelix (Star Trek: Voyager); Chase Masterson, Leeta (Star Trek: DS9); Kevin Sorbo, Hercules, Captain Dylan Hunt (Hercules, Andromeda); Kate Vernon, Ellen Tigh (Battlestar Galactica); Bret Hart, Wrestler; Maria de Aragon, Greedo (Star Wars); Michael Golden, Comic Artist/Writer; and Adrienne Wilkinson, Eve (Xena: Warrior Princess).
The event had over 20,000 people in attendance.
About Miss C4
Miss C4, the Central Canada Comic Con's mascot, was designed by Ian Sokoliwski for the event. The live action Miss C4 is cosplayed by Angelica Northam.
