Star Wars stars and characters will be in Bolton to meet fans at Comic Con Mania.
The comic con will roll into town on August 3, bringing fan-friendly, geektastic fun to Bolton Arena.
Comic cons are a celebration of comic book and pop culture with everything from Marvel, DC to Harry Potter, various anime shows, and other fantasy TV and film worlds.
The event was initially set to take place on May 18 this year, but had to be cancelled due to the arena's car park being used as park and ride provision for Bolton Wanderers' League One play-off final trip on the same day.
Now, it is set to return at the beginning of next month, with a new roster of celebrity guests having been announced.
Paul Blake, best known for playing Greedo in the first Star Wars film, will attend, as well as roles in television shows like Crossroads and Down to Earth.
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Jimmy Vee, best known for playing R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Doctor Who monsters such as Bannakaffalatta in the 2007 Christmas special Voyage of the Damned, as well as Graske in The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Last but not least, actor and puppeteer Mike Quinn will be at the convention, best known for playing Nien Nunb in multiple Star Wars films, as well as being one of the assistant puppeteers to Frank Oz as Yoda in Return of the Jedi.
The event will also feature a cosplay competition and parade, retro and current gaming, and a selection of traders.
Over 40 set and prop builds from TV series' and films are yet to be announced, with this being the biggest Comic Con Mania event this year.
Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children aged between 5-15, and toddlers ages 1-4 are free. Family tickets are also available for the event which opens at 11am and goes on until 4pm.
For tickets and further information, visit: https://www.comconmania.co.uk/
A spokesperson said: "Over the last few years, Monopoly Events have led the fan convention way within the UK, and their shows are known for bringing the biggest and best celebrity talent to their fanbase.
"After a period of exciting growth, the team have launched a new show concept COMIC CON MANIA, which is headed to Bolton Arena this August! The show will offer the same fan friendly, geektastic fun as bigger shows.
"It will feature a cosplay competition and parade, retro and current gaming, a selection of your favourite traders and plenty of awesome set builds and props from the TV series and movies you love.... plus a whole lot more!"
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