Listen up. Collect-A-Con Orlando is back and ready to wreck your Memorial Day weekend on May 24th and 25th at the Orange County Convention Center. This isn’t some chill little get-together. It’s the biggest trading card, anime, and pop culture event in the country—and it’s about to be pure chaos in the best way possible.
We’re talking more than 1200 vendor tables packed wall-to-wall with everything from rare Pokémon cards that’ll break your wallet to vintage toys, retro video games, and merch you didn’t even know existed. If you’ve ever dropped a paycheck on a collectible, you already know this is your kind of place.
Now, the guest list will blow your mind. Sean Schemmel, the voice of Goku, is rolling through, and if that doesn’t get you hyped, what will? Alongside him, you’ll find Christopher Judge, the actual Kratos from God of War, ready to sign your stuff while you try not to fangirl (or fanboy) too hard. Zach Aguilar from Demon Slayer and Bryce Papenbrook from Attack on Titan will be there too, plus Veronica Taylor, the original Ash Ketchum. And yes, Charles Martinet, the voice behind Mario, will be holding court. The legends are real.
Here’s the wild card—Waka Flocka Flame is performing live. I can’t say I know any of his tracks, but having a rapper at an anime and trading card con? That’s next-level unpredictable energy, and I’m all for it.
Terri Hawkes, the OG Sailor Moon, Ray Park who played Darth Maul, Erica Schroeder from Pokémon and One Piece, and Jason Paige, the guy who sang the original Pokémon theme song, will all be there too. And yes, Jason’s performance means the entire room will be screaming “Gotta catch ’em all,” and honestly, it’ll be worth every second.
If you want to skip the line drama and get in early, grab a VIP ticket. It’s worth it just for the head start and the faster autograph sessions. And don’t make the rookie mistake of driving in and parking blocks away. Book a room at the Rosen Centre—right next to the venue—and save yourself the pain of lugging merch for miles.
Here’s the deal. Collect-A-Con Orlando isn’t just another convention. It’s loud, crowded, messy, and exactly what the fandom needs. If you care about your cards, your cosplay, or just want to soak in two days of pure fan energy, this is where you need to be.
Don’t sleep on it. Get your tickets now, or spend the weekend watching everyone else flex on social media.
Grab your tickets here and get ready for the chaos.
Jin Kai Thunder
My love for heavy metal and horror films runs deep—these genres are practically in my DNA. Friends know me as the go-to guy for everything from crushing guitar riffs to the most bone-chilling horror flicks, and my enthusiasm is contagious. Whether I’m headbanging to the latest metal release or dissecting the creepiest storylines, I’m all in. And, yeah, I’ve got a soft spot for anime too when the mood strikes!
