Family fun at the London Card Show this August
The London Card Show is returning for its 13th event over the weekend of August 3 and 4 and is set to be a sell-out show again, bringing more than 4.2k collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe together for the biggest weekend this summer in the UK trading card community!
The event will offer attendees a large variety of engaging activities, competitions, and collectables as well as an exciting lineup of Q&As, panels and discussions with experts and special guests on the main stage.
This year's main stage activities include a Whatnot Live Stream, the Topps UCC 23/24 collection box break, the Bring your Card to Life Contest, the Pokémon Trainer Challenge, a Live session with renowned Pokémon enthusiasts and influencers Poki Chloe & Poke Dean.
Attendees can also enter the popular segment 'Risk it or Leave it’. Participants can enter for free and choose between two boxes for a chance to win exciting prizes.
This August, the show is excited to host none other than renowned American voice actress Tara Sands. Tara is most well-known for voicing various characters in Pokémon (including Bulbasaur), Spyler in I Spy, Kari Kamiya in Digimon Adventure tri., Anna Kyoyama in Shaman King, Mokuba Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh! along with many more animated programs and video games. She will be hosting a Q&A session and a meet and greet with the fans on the main stage.
Another icon who will be in attendance at the main stage is former England and Liverpool footballer and legend David James. He will be on the main stage, answering questions and engaging in an interactive session with the fans.
Back by popular demand is their Trade Zone, Live Streaming Zone, Creator Studio, Vlogger Zone and Retro Gaming Zone including iconic childhood video games, such as Pacman, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, Star Wars, Time Crisis x 2, Atari Classics x 2, NBA Jam, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel v Capcom, Sonic the Hedgehog and Road Rage.
For the first time at the show, there will be an opportunity for fans to participate in a Cosplay competition, inviting them to ‘Bring your Cards to Life’ and dress up as their favourite characters. Further adding to the excitement will be Sandra Chelwińska, a Star Wars Unlimited Artistmaking her debut appearance at the show.
Family favourite at the show, the Kids Zone will offer a busy schedule of activities for young fans including custom card creation, box breaks, arts & crafts, lessons from card artists and learning a dance to the Pokémon theme song by Instagrammer Daisy of @daysofdaisy.
The show will host a large variety of stalls catering to all interests, including sports cards and collectibles, along with TCG cards namely, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering and even Disney Lorcana.
Two renowned Lorcana illustrators – Kasia Brzezinska and Emily Abeydeera – will also be attending the event, hosting workshops in the Kids Zone and meeting the fans. The show’s popular trade night will also return on the Saturday evening (3rd August 2024) for collectors to spend time socialising and trading cards.
London Card Show founder and CEO Harry Reynolds says: “Each year, the London Card Show grows in excitement and scale, and this show is no exception.
"We are thrilled to have Tara Sands, the legendary voice behind some of the most beloved characters in Pokémon and other iconic series. With the introduction of our first cosplay competition, a Star Wars Unlimited Artist debut, and an array of interactive zones, this year's show promises to be our most engaging and entertaining yet.
"Our goal has always been to create a welcoming and vibrant community for all trading card enthusiasts, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!”
Tickets can be purchased at www.londoncardshow.co.uk.