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Some entries are sketchy or incomplete because I don't yet have details.  If you spot any errors or want to submit more information about a show, please e-mail us!  Likewise, if you know of a convention in your area that we should attend, let us know!

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April 20-22, 2001
Oakland, CA

April 27-29, 2001
Pittsburgh, PA

May 18-20, 2001
Detroit, MI

June 8-10, 2001
Charlotte, NC

June 16-17, 2001
Greensboro, NC

July 16-18, 2001
San Diego, CA

July 19-22, 2001
San Diego, CA

August 2-5, 2001
Milwaukee, WI

August 17-19, 2001
Chicago, IL

August 31-September 3, 2001
Atlanta, GA

September 14-15, 2001
New York City, NY

October 28, 2001
Baltimore, MD

November 9-11, 2001
New York City, NY

November 24-25, 2001
Columbus, OH


April 20-22, 2001 (Friday-Sunday)
Wonder Con
Oakland, CA

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION  
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Oakland, CA
GUESTS  
EVENTS  
MORE INFORMATION  

April 27-29, 2001 (Friday-Sunday)
Pittsburgh Comicon
Pittsburgh, PA

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss

Use the floor plan map at the con's home page to find us -- then stop by and say "hi" during the show!

SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION $1500 per day, $3500 all 3 days
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Pittsburgh Expo Mart Radisson Hotel
Monroeville, PA (just outside Pittsburgh)

Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site
EVENTS The Harvey Awards are presented at this convention

Visit their web site to view a complete schedule of events -- including schedules for gaming and anime screenings

MORE INFORMATION Visit the Pittsburgh Comicon web site

May 18-20, 2001 (Friday-Sunday)
Motor City Comic Con
Detroit, MI

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION $1000 per day, $1600 all weekend
$600 per day for children 6-10 with paid adult admission
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Novi Expo Center
43700 Expo Center Drive
Novi, MI (just outside Detroit)

Just off I-96 at Exit 162 -- Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site
EVENTS Visit their web site to view a complete schedule of events -- including schedules for gaming and anime screenings
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Motor City Comic Con web site

June 8-10, 2001 (Friday-Sunday)
Heroes Con
Charlotte, NC

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS 11:00am - 7:00pm Friday
10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm Sunday
ADMISSION $1000 per day, $2000 for all 3 days
Free for children 10-under

Use their online order form to order advance tickets

LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC

Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site
EVENTS Visit their web site to view a schedule of events
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Heroes Con web site


June 16-17, 2001 (Saturday-Sunday)

Triad Toy & Doll Expo
Greensboro, NC

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss and webmaster Scott Simmons
SHOW HOURS 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday
ADMISSION $600 per day
$200 per day for children ages 6-12

$1000 for "Early Bird" ticket (includes both days & admission at 9:00am Saturday)
$2500 "Early Buyers" pass includes both days + admission during dealer set-up on Friday! 

LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
High Point Road
Greensboro, NC
  • Take Interstate-40 to Greensboro
  • Exit north onto High Point Road
  • Coliseum is 1 mile down the road on your right
MORE INFORMATION Call (941) 360-6666 or e-mail [email protected]

July 16-18, 2001 (Monday-Wednesday)
Pro/Con Comic Book Expo
San Diego, CA

ATTENDING FROM H&D ... Store owner Chris Foss
INFORMATION This is a trade show, not open to the general public.  Rest assured that we'll be there for you, learning about this year's trends and opportunities in the comics industry, so that we can better serve our customers in the coming year!

(And after the Expo, it's off to the San Diego's grand Comic-Con!)

LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
San Diego, CA
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Pro/Con Comic Book Expo web site

July 19-22, 2001 (Thursday-Sunday)
Comic-Con International
San Diego, CA

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION  
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
San Diego, CA
GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site
EVENTS Visit their web site to view a schedule of events when it becomes available
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Comic-Con International web site

August 2-5, 2001 (Thursday-Sunday)
Gen Con
Milwaukee, WI

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Games manager Ben Burnside
Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION  
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Midwest Express Center
Milwaukee, WI
GUESTS  
EVENTS  
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Gen Con web site or call 1-800-529-EXPO

August 17-19, 2000
Wizard World
Chicago, IL

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION  
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Rosemont Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL (just outside Chicago)
GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site
EVENTS Visit their web site to view a schedule of events
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Wizard World Chicago web site

August 31 - September 3, 2001 (Friday-Monday)
Dragon*Con
Atlanta, GA

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS Dragon*Con is pretty much a 24-hour-a-day affair, folks!  Note that this year's show will be held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday!  (Monday is Labor Day.)

(This means there will be no show on Thursday this year!)

ADMISSION $7500 for all 4 days
  • $6000 if you buy tickets before July 15
  • $5000 if you buy tickets before May 15
  • $4500 if you buy tickets before February 15
Group tickets are discounted $500 each when 10 or more are purchased in advance at one time
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Hyatt Regency Atlanta & Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotels
Across the street from each other on Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA

Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site, when it becomes available
EVENTS Visit their web site to view a schedule of events when it becomes available
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Dragon*Con web site

September 14-15, 2001 (Saturday-Sunday)
Big Apple Comic Book, Art, & Toy Show
New York City, NY

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS  
ADMISSION  
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
St. Paul the Apostle Church Auditorium
405 W 59th Street
New York City, NY

Complete directions can be found here (or here, if you plan on taking the subway)

GUESTS Visit Big Apple's web site for the complete guest list
EVENTS Visit Big Apple's web site to view a schedule of events
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Big Apple web site or call (718) 326-2713

October 28, 2001 (Sunday)
Baltimore Comic-Con
Baltimore, MD

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss and webmaster Scott Simmons
SHOW HOURS 10:00am - 5:00pm
ADMISSION $500 per person
Free to anyone 12-under who attends in costume! 
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Towson Sheraton
903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD (just outside of Baltimore)

Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS You'll find a complete guest list at their web site
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Baltimore Comic Con web site

November 9-11, 2001 (Friday-Sunday)
Big Apple National Comic Book, Art, & Toy Show
New York City, NY

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS 1:00pm - 8:00pm Friday
10:00am - 7:00pm Saturday
10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday
ADMISSION $1400 per day, $2500 for all 3 days
"Early admission" tickets to get in at 11:00am Friday are available for $5000
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Metropolitan Pavilion
25 W 18th St, between 6th Ave and 7th Ave
New York City, NY

Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS Visit Big Apple's web site for the complete guest list
EVENTS Visit Big Apple's web site to view a schedule of events
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Big Apple web site or call (718) 326-2713

November 24-25, 2001 (Saturday-Sunday)
Mid-Ohio-Con
Columbus, OH

AT THE H&D BOOTH ... Store owner Chris Foss
SHOW HOURS 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday
ADMISSION $1500 per day, $2500 for both days
Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more people
LOCATION/
DIRECTIONS
Hilton Columbus Hotel at Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH

Complete directions can be found here

GUESTS A complete guest list can be found at the Mid-Ohio-Con web site
EVENTS Likewise, a complete schedule of events can be found at the Mid-Ohio-Con web site
MORE INFORMATION Visit the Mid-Ohio-Con web site or call (419) 526-1427