Monster Bash July 19-21, 2024

[BigShadow]

This summer's Monster Bash is pushed back a month, so it gives you one extra month to save up for all those goodies you've been looking for.

[Hepcat]

Does much in the way of vintage toys, e.g. Aurora and other monster model kits, e.g. Hasbro and Ideal board games, Hasbro and Kenner color by number sets, SPP wallets and binders or pencil cases, MPC Pop-Tops, Palmers, Hamilton's Invaders, etc, get displayed at this show? I recall being bitterly disappointed with dealers' stock at the horror/monster show I attended in Toronto many years ago.

[BigShadow]

Unfortunately, it is very hit-or-miss. Usually, there are one or two tables with vintage collectibles. Most have DVDs, custom items, magazines, books, and lobby cards. Those that do have vintage collectibles are usually...yep, you guessed it...waaaay overpriced. Over the years I have found some gems for a good price, but that is still too far and in between.

[scarey1scd]

Just as Big Shadow says... hit or miss. Ive been to several of these now and have Ive had some great finds. Ive had some great vendors make me very reasonable deals and some are just "my way or the highway". Always a good time either way!

[BigShadow]

Just as Big Shadow says... hit or miss. Ive been to several of these now and have Ive had some great finds. Ive had some great vendors make me very reasonable deals and some are just "my way or the highway". Always a good time either way!

Fortunately, I've never really had any issues with any of the vendors there. I've always, 99% of the time, have gotten great deals. Never has anyone given me a hard time for haggling. I'm sure "experiences may vary" applies to any convention, this is just mine at MB. I really wish there were more vendors with vintage collectibles. I miss the one guy and his wife who had all the old magazines...they were usually right near the dealer room entrance. Been a couple of years since they have set up.

[BigShadow]

With Monster Bash less than two weeks away, who all is going?