Comic Con Aintree 2025
We are back for an even bigger convention this year. Two halls of Market Traders, Props, Cosplayers, Celebrity guests, Q&A’s, competitions and good old family fun.
We are back for an even bigger convention this year. Two halls of Market Traders, Props, Cosplayers, Celebrity guests, Q&A’s, competitions and good old family fun.
Ronnie La Drew puppeteer and tutor of Tv, film & Media
Ronnie Le Drew started his professional career at the Little Angel Theatre in London. Where he learnt how to manipulate puppets of all kinds. He is now an honorary associate of the theatre.
His television and film work includes Thames televisions preschool programme "rainbow" performing Zippy which he still does today. The Sooty show...performing with Harry and Matthew Corbett. And Sootys right hand man now Richard Cadell. And Many TV commercials. Films he has worked on include Labyrinth, Little Shop of Horrors, Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island,
Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Pinocchio. Most recently A Quiet Place Day One.
He teaches and lectures about his craft, at The Little Angel Theatre, The Norwich Puppet Theatre. And the Curious School of Puppetry.
His biography "Zippy and Me" published in 2019. Can be found on Amazon and eBay.
His television and film work includes Thames televisions preschool programme "rainbow" performing Zippy which he still does today. The Sooty show...performing with Harry and Matthew Corbett. And Sootys right hand man now Richard Cadell. And Many TV commercials. Films he has worked on include Labyrinth, Little Shop of Horrors, Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island,
Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Pinocchio. Most recently A Quiet Place Day One.
He teaches and lectures about his craft, at The Little Angel Theatre, The Norwich Puppet Theatre. And the Curious School of Puppetry.
His biography "Zippy and Me" published in 2019. Can be found on Amazon and eBay.
Film & Tv Media actor
Clem So
Our longtime friend who loves Liverpool and its people so much (because he was born here) wants to come and spend the day with his fellow Liverpudlians. The nicest people around. Clem So has an amazing collection of film roles and titles he has had the pleasure of working on. Marvel, Doctor Who (he’s even signed our TARDIS) 007 James Bond, Star Wars and many more. My personal favourite is Dr Strange. Clem is such a great guest and a pleasure to have at events.
Film
& Tv media
Actor Tony Mc Cathy
- Tony McCarthy is a familiar face known for many films such as the Disney Star wars Andor, Wicked, throughout the Marvels universe from Dr Strange through to Secret Invaders. DC is also no stranger to him as he appeared in Batman.
- Other projects such as Grange Hill, Johnny English & Men in Black International are just some of his 30 plus films. Tony is due to appear in Andor series 2, Wicked 2, Bridget Jones Mad about a boy and F1 (pit Lane). Get his autograph quick.
Tony slattery
Tony passed away today 14/1/25 may we respectfully ask if you did wish to see Tony or have any issues please contact us and we will do our best to assist. Thank you.
Heartfelt condolences and RIP
Tony has appeared on British television regularly from the mid-1980s, most notably as a regular on the channel 4 improvisation show Who’s line is it anyone. His serious and comedic film work has included roles in The Crying Game, Peter’s Game and how to get ahead in advertising, theatre and many many more.
Dene Michael pop singer & tv personality
Original party dance singer and writer of black laces 'I am the music man' Dene Michael, joined Black lace in 1985 , toured all around the world with the band for many years. He retired from the band last year and is now performing all over Europe as a solo artist. He also starred in the film Rita, Sue and Bob too singing were having a gang bang. He's appeared on TV many times over the years including top of the pops, the voice uk, this morning, cbbc with his puppet and many more. He's also appearing in cinemas and TV next year in the film 'still pushing pineapples'
Kev F Sutherland artist
Hi, I'm Kev F Sutherland. I've been writing and drawing comics for everyone from Beano to Marvel, Doctor Who to Viz, Red Dwarf to The Dandy and all points inbetween for some years now. My first three graphic novels, Findlay Macbeth, The Prince Of Denmark Street, and The Midsummer Night's Dream Team were published in 2020, followed by Comic Tales From The Biblein 2022. My latest, Richard The Third, came out in 2023. If you like your Shakespearean & Biblical comic adaptations with a twist, you'll like my books.
Phil Fletcher & Hacker T Dog
Phil Fletcher is a British puppeteer. He established his puppet manufacturing and performance company, Gluvets, at the age of 11. After briefly working in manufacturing he found summer work performing in holiday camps and became a full-time puppeteer in 2002. In 2009 he was cast by the BBC as the puppeteer for Hacker T dog for continuity segments on the CBBC channel. Fletcher gave Hacker a voice for the first time and the character proved popular, receiving his own 63-episode TV series, Hacker Time which was nominated for eight BAFTAs. From 2017 Fletcher voiced Sweep in Sooty and from 2021 has appeared as Larry the Lizard on Buffering.
Jurassic Park rangers Merseyside department
RX-78-2 Gundam
Gundam is a popular Japanese anime franchise about giant robots fighting wars in space and on Earth. The franchise has also spawned video games and plastic models. Japan has a number of Gundam robots, including a giant moving Gundam at the Gundam Factory Yokohama and a massive Gundam statue that will be featured at the 2025 World Expo:
- Gundam Factory Yokohama: This entertainment complex in Yokohama, Japan featured a 60-foot-tall, moving Gundam robot from the Gundam animated franchise:
- The Gundam was the first moving mech of its kind, but it was more like a puppet because it was supported by an armature connected to its back.
- The Gundam had 36 movable parts and could step out of its dock and make various poses.
- The exhibition opened in December 2020 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Gundam franchise and was originally scheduled to close in March 2022. However, it was extended twice due to fan demand and closed on March 31, 2024.
- Over 1.75 million people visited the site during the exhibition.
- The Gundam was the first moving mech of its kind, but it was more like a puppet because it was supported by an armature connected to its back.
- 2025 World Expo: A massive Gundam robot statue will be featured at the 2025 World Expo.
Transformers appearance
Bumblebee & Acree legends & Bumblebee Chevrolet car
Arcee was an Autobot field commander. Although never the biggest or toughest Autobots, she was short and nimble and packed a punch.
Bumblebee 🐝 was a young Autobot scout, who fought during the Cybertronian War alongside his "brother in arms", Hot Rod.
Bumblebee 🐝 was a young Autobot scout, who fought during the Cybertronian War alongside his "brother in arms", Hot Rod.
The Masquerade costume Group
Free prop photo opportunities
Knight Rider From Knight Industries
Carrie from Supernatural
“Is the Mermaid here” initiative
