Prince George’s first ever toy expo is coming next month.
Owners of Collectoverse Toys Matt Walker and Berlynn MacPherson are planning the Northern B.C. Toy Expo which will take place on April 1 and 2.
“In Ontario, Victoria Vancouver, they have toy fairs and I thought why don't we have that? Nobody's doing it. So, we did,” said Walker.
The event will feature a variety of toys and collectibles including vintage, retro and modern toys as well as handmade wooden toys, games, comic books, video games and even food trucks.
“I’m just excited to see table full of toys that’s the biggest part for me,” said Walker, adding that this event will be unlike other market events in the city because it will be specialized for collectors.
Walker and MacPherson had a physical location for their store for a year-and-a-half but recently closed to move back to online only model, which allowed them the time of focus on planning the expo.
“We wanted to plan this basically the whole time,” said MacPherson.
“When we closed the storefront and went online, it was our main focus was to get this happening, so we're super, super stoked that we're doing it.”
Confirmed vendors, updates and more information will be shared through the Northern Toy Expo Facebook page. The organizers are also looking for volunteers.
It will take place on April 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Kinsmen Community Complex at 777 Kinsmen Place, with early entry beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Entry is $5 cash but kids under 12 are free, and early bird entry for those who want first dibs is $10.
Walker says the hope to host the event twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.
