The 2023 Power-Con schedule is out! This year’s programs include panels from McFarlane Toys, Mondo, Super 7, Four Horseman, NECA, Nacelle, the Fwoosh, and so, so much more! It seriously looks like a great line-up. Click here to visit their website or scroll down to check out the schedule.
This year’s Power-Con takes place in Columbus, OH from Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13. GDL will be at Power-Con next weekend and we cannot wait!! If you see Jay, come say hello!
Main Show Room: Hall C
Panel Room 1: C160-162
Panel Room 2: C170-172
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
The World of Glyos
2:30pm – 3:20pm
Panel Room 1
Find out about the Glyos figure system and why so many amazing companies and studios have adopted this format to make a whole universe of interchangeable figures.
The Toys of Premium DNA
3:00pm – 3:50pm
Panel Room 2
Learn about what is coming from Premium DNA, including toys from lines such as Madballs, Barnyard Commandos, Earthworm Jim, and more.
The Toys of Four Horsemen Design
3:30pm – 4:20pm
Panel Room 1
Four Horsemen Studios has helped create hundreds of incredible figures for some of the biggest toy companies in the world, working on many recognizable and beloved brands. In early 2015, the 4H unleashed Mythic Legions on the toy collecting world, followed by both Cosmic Legions and Figura Obscura in 2021. Learn more about the team, the process, and the passion behind some of the biggest independent toy lines of all time.
Toys From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
4:00pm – 4:50pm
Panel Room 2
Join toy creators Tim Effler, Tom Osborne, and Fred Thoman and they discuss the history of working on Kenner’s vintage Star Wars toy line. There’s no telling what secrets might be revealed.
The Toys of NECA
4:30pm – 5:20pm
Panel Room 1
NECA is a leading creator, marketer, and global distributor of licensed consumer products. NECA produces collectibles based on many amazing franchises including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Alien, Predator, Back to the Future, Universal Monsters, and more! Learn about all they have to offer.
Toys Aren’t Just Designed by Boys
5:00pm – 5:50pm
Panel Room 2
Stefanie Eskander thrived as a toy designer at a time when female creators were few. Learn about how she helped shape some of the most iconic lines since the 80s, including Wrestling Buddies, Jem, Cabbage Patch Kids, and much more.
The Toys of Super7
5:30pm – 6:20pm
Panel Room 1
Super7 has released many licensed collectibles, including product for G.I. Joe, Transformers, Disney, Powell-Peralta, Peanuts, TMNT, ThunderCats, as as well as for many musical legends. Find out what else they have planned.
Bringing Toys to Life Through Photos
6:00pm – 6:50pm
Panel Room 2
D-Amazing has been creating amazing photos of toys for Storm Collectibles and Mezco Toyz. But many people know his great images from his social media accounts. Learn about what goes into bringing toys to life in amazing images.
The Toys of Zoloworld
6:30pm – 7:20pm
Panel Room 1
Find out more about Zoloworld’s retro action figure series such as Realm Of The Underworld, The Warrior Beasts, Pirates Of The Galaxseas, Legends Of Darkness, FlexZors and their newest Frazetta series.!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
The Collectibles of Tweeterhead
10:30am – 11:20am
Panel Room 1
Tweeterhead produces impressive, collector-grade statues and busts for various franchises including Masters of the Universe, DC Superheroes, and Elvira. Discover more about their amazing collectibles and hear about what else they have in store.
Making Monsters
11:00am – 11:50am
Panel Room 2
Garrett Sander, creator of the Monster High toy line, and his brother Darren Sander, award-winning packaging designer, talk about how monsters get made. But it doesn’t stop there. Learn about the other lines they have worked on such as Winx Club, My Scene, Polly Pocket, and Barbie. Plus, Garrett has something new in store.
The Toys of Creative Beast Studio
11:30am – 12:20pm
Panel Room 1
Creative Beast Studio has successfully funded multiple projects, including the Beasts of the Mesozoic. And they have been actively teasing their new Cyberzoic toy line featuring cyber-enhanced dinosaurs. Find out what it’s like to transform dinosaurs into awesome action toys.
The Most Powerful Toy History in the Universe!
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Panel Room 2
Join Adam McCombs, “Pixel Dan” Eardley, Emiliano Santalucia, and Josh Van Pelt for an encyclopedic exploration of the vintage Masters of the Universe toyline from 1982 through 1988.
The Toys of Fwoosh Toys
12:30pm – 1:20pm
Panel Room 1
Fwoosh Toys brings fans their own line of super-posable action figures. Originally introduced as Articulated Icons, Fwoosh Toys is creating figures inspired by martial arts, horror, and more. Find out about what’s in store for the future.
Barbie Can Be Anything
1:00pm – 1:50pm
Panel Room 2
Talented designer Angel Kent discusses what it’s like to work on Barbie, and how he helps to shape Barbie Fantasy. Hear about what it’s like to combine the worlds of toy and fashion design.
The Toys of Formo Toys
1:30pm – 2:20pm
Panel Room 1
Formo Toys is a direct artist-to-consumer company that gives creators more control over their projects. They aim to become a platform where they can interact, encourage, and promote artists and designers. Come learn more about their debut action figure line Legends of Dragonore.
The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast: LIVE!
2:00pm – 3:50pm (2 hour panel)
Panel Room 2
Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, and “Smart Mark” Sterling may be pro wrestlers, but they love talking toys. And now you can join them for a live recording of their extremely popular Major Wrestling Figure Podcast.
The Toys of Nacelle
2:30pm – 3:20pm
Panel Room 1
The Nacelle Company is a leader in production, podcasting, publishing, records, distribution, development, and now toys. As part of their Very Important Toy line, Nacelle is bringing you their 7.5″ tall, deluxe Robo Force action figures. But that’s not all. Discovers what other surprises Nacelle has in store.
The Toys of Mego
3:30pm – 4:20pm
Panel Room 1
Mego has been making some of the most popular action figures since 1971, including licensed action figures of super heroes, celebrity dolls, and Micronauts. Mego became famous for their 8” scale figures with interchangeable bodies and continues to make figures based on Star Trek, DC Comics, and more. Join Marty Abrams, the father of action figures, and the Mego crew to learn what they have in store for you.
Cosplay Contest
4:30pm – 5:20pm
Panel Room 1
Cosplay embodies the creativity of fans who spend countless hours making toy-inspired character designs a reality. Come see those cosplayers bring their creations to life on the stage before your eyes. And find out who will walk away with part of $3000 in cash prizes.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
The Toys of D13
10:30am – 11:20am
Panel Room 1
D13 has had huge success with the reception of their new Biblical Adventures, a fully detailed and educational action figure line that saw major crowd-funding success. Come learn how Biblical Adventures is bringing well known characters from the Bible to classrooms, religious institutions, and toy collections worldwide.
The Toys of Savage Crucible
11:00am – 11:50am
Panel Room 2
Harvinger Studios, a Service Disabled Veteran owned company, has successfully funded a new line of highly articulated Fantasy themed action figures called Savage Crucible. Come learn more about this line and where it is headed.
The Toys of McFarlane Toys
11:30am – 12:20pm
Panel Room 1
McFarlane Toys is a global toy company and an industry leader and innovator. Known for unparalleled attention to detail, McFarlane Toys will share information about what is in the works and talk about what is around the corner.
More Toys Than Meets the Eye
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Panel Room 2
With their work spanning over a decade of design and illustration, few know the Transformers brand inside and out like Aaron Archer, Ken Christiansen, Marcelo Matere, Emiliano Santalucia, and Eric Siebenaler. Sit back and learn about what it takes to create Robots in Disguise.
The Toys of Mondo Toys
12:30pm – 1:20pm
Panel Room 1
Mondo is pop culture brand, built for collectors. Come find out about their statues, vinyl toys, and a number of popular 1/6 scale action figures, that re-imagine classic and contemporary characters for the modern collector.
Plastic Pages: Toy Book Publishing
1:00pm – 1:50pm
Panel Room 2
Find out about what it takes to make incredible books and guides about toys and collectibles! Authors Rich Alot, “Pixel Dan” Eardley, Brian Heiler, Wayne Scheiner, and Blake Wright give a comprehensive look into the world of publishing.
The Toys of Boss Fight Studio
1:30pm – 2:20pm
Panel Room 1
Boss Fight Studio is a creator-owned company making highly articulated action figures that bring the “play” back to toys. Come hear more information about their new products, including Strawberry Shortcake, Fraggle Rock, Popeye, Umbrella Academy, and more.
Bringing Toys to Life Through Cosplay
2:00pm – 2:50pm
Panel Room 2
Join pro cosplayers Rebekah McDonald, John McDonald, Sav Marie, and Ødfel as they describe what it’s like to take toy designs and bring them to life as living, breathing characters.
The Toys of Valaverse
2:30pm – 3:20pm
Panel Room 1
Valaverse specializes in adult collector action figures and accessories and has had massive success with their Action Force line. Discover the quality and innovation with new and upcoming products.
Mego Meet Fans Unite!
3:00pm – 3:50pm
Panel Room 2
Mego Meet attendees come together with Mego Corp to discuss the community, live broadcasts and more on social media channels, and to discuss all things happening in the “Megoverse.”
The Toys of Almighty Legends
3:30pm – 4:20pm
Panel Room 1
Toytally Rad Creations has successfully funded Almighty Legends, a new line of toys based on the Bible. Find out about this line and what they have in store for the future.
