GUESTS

Voice actors, comic artists, pro cosplayers, an iconic toy designer, and an internationally-known body painter.

monster high creator garrett sander

Garrett Sander is the Mastermind Behind Monster High! He is the creative genius behind a franchise that now spans three generations. Brace yourselves for a thrilling encounter with the mind that birthed a legion of iconic characters like Frankiestein, Draculaura. Clawdeen Wolf, Cleo De Nile, and Lagoona Blue.

And he will be signing dolls FOR FREE- a generous offer for avid fans and collectors! (his schedule is below)

SATURDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO & PANEL

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Signatures/Photos
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Monster High panel (main stage)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

SUNDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm: Signatures/Photos

Voice actor Karen Strassman

Karen Strassman is best known for her work on the iconic Monster High and Ever After High as well as portraying Rouge The Bat in Sonic the Hedgehog. Also, she voices characters in anime like Bleach and Fire Emblem. In addition, she has voiced characters in Resident Evil, League of Legends, Smite, and Mortal Kombat X. Characters include:

  • Monster High characters include: Catrine DeMew, Elissabat, and Catty Noir.
  • Ever After High characters include Ashlynn Ella, Bunny Blanc, and Melody Piper.
  • Rouge the Bat from Sonic The Hedgehog
  • Bleach characters include: Soi Fon, Momo Hinamori, Cyan Sun-Sun, Torue, Akon, Hisagomaru.
  • Anna from Fire Emblem
  • Resident Evil characters include Cathy White, Alexia Ashford.
  • League of Legends characters include Cassiopeia, Fiora, Shyvana, Nina Fortner/Anna Liebert.
  • Smite characters include Web of Fate Arachne, Liberte Athena, Torment Bellona.

SATURDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO & PANEL

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Signatures/Photos
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Monster High panel (main stage)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

SUNDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Signatures/Photos
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Sonic panel (main stage)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

voice actor cindy robinson

Cindy Robinson is best known for her work on the iconic Monster High and Ever After High as well as for voicing Amy Rose in Sonic The Hedgehog. She also voices characters in anime like Sailor Moon and Bleach.

  • Monster High characters include: Operetta, Holt Hyde, Jackson Jekyll, Meowlody, Purrsephone, and others.
  • Ever After High characters include Madeline Hatter, Pesky, Humphrey Dumpty
  • Amy Rose from Sonic The Hedgehog
  • Bleach characters include: Kukaku Shiba, Kiyone Kotetsu
  • Sailor Moon characters include Queen Beryl, Berthier, Dogba.

SATURDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO & PANEL

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Signatures/Photos
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Monster High panel (main stage)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

SUNDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Signatures/Photos
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Sonic panel (main stage)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

Comic artist Dexter Vines

Dexter Vines is most known for his work as an inker on the “Superman/Batman” comic series, particularly in collaboration with penciller Ed McGuinness. The two are known as “Ed-Ex” in their DC collaborations that also include Justice League of America. In addition, Vines most notable work in Marvel includes Hulk and Wolverine.

SATURDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO & PANEL

  • 10:00 am-11:00am: Signatures/Photos
  • 11:00am-noon: Q&A Panel with the Artist (balcony)
  • noon-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

SUNDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO

  • 10:00 am-3pm: Signatures/Photos

voice actor wally wingert

Wally Wingert has voiced heroes and villains from Marvel and DC in animations and video as well as beloved characters in anime.

  • Most known for Riddler/Edward Nigma, a character he has voiced in 8 video games and animations. 
  • Cubot from Sonic The Hedgehog
  • Renji Abarai from Bleach
  • Marvel characters in video games include Dr. Strange, Ant-Man/Henry Pym, and Mr. Fantastic/Reed Richards.

SATURDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO & PANEL

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm Signatures/Photos

SUNDAY: SIGNATURE/PHOTO

  • 10:00 am-noon: Signatures/Photos
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: Signatures/Photos
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Sonic panel (main stage)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Signatures/Photos

guest cosplayer willow creativ

Willow Creative is a professional cosplayer from the Netherlands, now based in the USA. Using a background in game art, they use digital patterning and 3D printing in costume projects as well as self-taught skills involving sewing, foamsmithing, wigs, animatronics and electronics. They share patterns and DIY kits on their website and their YouTube channel of nearly 350k subscribers, and an Instagram following of 224k.

guest cosplayer the star cos

The Star Cos is an 18-year-old cosplayer who puts twists on her favorite characters to feature her unique style. Drag and high fashion are often the inspiration for her one-of-a-kind cosplays. Her most recent awards are Best in Snow at Holiday Matsuri 2022, and Judge’s Award at Spooky Empire 2022. The rising sensation in cosplay has more than 1 million followers on TikTok and more than 82,000 on Instagram. 

guest cosplayer avera cosplay

Avera Cosplay is one of the top cosplayers in the nation, having won major awards at the largest and most prestigious conventions like DragonCon, MegaCon Orlando, and Florida SuperCon. She also runs the St. Pete Comic Con cosplay contests.

Pro body painter nicole hays

Nicole Hays is a body painter/makeup/SFX artist who is known for her unique fine art bodypainting, original production work, and performance on unique apparatus.

 In addition, Nicole competes in body painting competitions throughout the U.S. and internationally, But she may best be known for her appearance in Skin Wars. She was a cast member of the bodypainting competition reality show that aired in August of 2014, and was hosted by supermodel Rebecca Romijn and featured fashion celebrity RuPaul.