Let your freak flag fly
There’s plenty to see and do at Armageddon this year, writes Ethan Sills
Get a photo with Christina Ricci:
Guests are a key fixture of Armageddon, and this year’s biggest international star is Wednesday Addams herself, Christina Ricci. She rarely does conventions — this is only her fourth — so make the most of this rare opportunity. There will also be a mass Addams Family photo on Monday.
Try the latest video games:
Armageddon is the best place to check out the latest upcoming releases. PlayStation fans can win a rare console at the Sony stand, while Nintendo fans can trial the new Super Smash Bros Ultimate ahead of its upcoming release. For those who can’t handle a small break, you can play Fortnite as well.
Throw on your best costumes:
Move aside, comics: cosplay is what conventions are all about these days. Handcrafted efforts months in the making fill the ASB Showgrounds ever year, and 2018 won’t be any different. Cosplayers can pose for professional photos and take part in the annual parade, while us plebs can marvel at their creations. Just remember to ask for permission before you take a photo.
Enjoy more than just geeking out: Armageddon is not just for nerds. Well, it mostly is, but if you’re looking to keep the kids amused while you’re searching for that one Avengers issue you don’t have, have no fear. There are fairground attractions and an inflatable laser tag maze to keep everyone amused. For those dragged along by friends and partners, you can enjoy live music from Openside every day at 1pm.
Go shopping!
Plushies. T-shirts. Posters. DVDs. Cand0y. Video games. More Funko! Pops than you can shake a bobblehead at. From the rare to the collectable, from the mass produced to the independently crafted, Armageddon is like a geeky reimagining of a Moroccan bazaar. Be prepared to leave with far more than you arrived with.