Rochdale Comic-Con

Date published: 25 June 2017


Spiderman, Iron Man Hulkbuster, Transformers Bumblebee and Iron Man War Machine, The Vegas Police Vehicle were all at in Rochdale on Saturday... for the annual Comic-Con at the Crown Oil Arena.

Children, and adults all got into the in action dressing up as their favourite heroes - or baddies!

Along with movie props, character vehicles, celebrity signings, comic and merchandise stalls there was lots to see and do.

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

35-foot-tall Stay Puft Man welcomed visitors along with10 foot tall Hulk, a life size Iron-Man, Jabba the Hutt on his throne and a Wampa from the Star Wars film.

Children lined up for the Jedi Fight Academy where young Jedi warriors learnt how to use a lightsabre in battle.

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Actor James Mackenzie, who played Raven in the CBeebies series of the same name, joined S Club 7's Hannah Spearritt, with her Primeval double act, and former partner Andrew-Lee Potts as well as lovable 006 himself, along with Peter Roy, who has appeared in over 1,000 films, including Sean Connery's British Spy predecessor.

The whole day was full of photo opportunities with favourite characters, a cosplay competition and lots of movie vehicles, including Lightning McQueen.

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

Rochdale Comic-Con

 

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