Join us for SHELL CON MANIA.

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An awesome & Unique Comic Con style experience, taking place in our very own backyard of the beautiful Shellharbour City Council area and the Illawarra Region of NSW and bought to you by

Illawarra’s Friendly Neighbourhood Spidey - Super Hero Hire and also Proudly Supporting KidsWish*

Major Sponsors & Partners.

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@Shellharbour City Council

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Ross Transport

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Casey's Toys

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96.5 WAVE FM 

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Cosplay Extravaganza & Stage Shows!

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Showcase your Favorite characters from Pop Culture and compete in our Cosplay Competitions for a chance to win exciting BIG prizes and Trophies also Sponsored by Illustris Models.

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With Special Guest Cosplay Judges BluPee Builds, Snips N Stripes, Parkour Ninja Cosplay

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With few Age Categories.

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Ages 5-12

Ages 13-17

Ages 18+

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• ATTENTION - For Teens and Adults Cosplay Must be at least 50% Of Owners own Work/Modifications on the costume.

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Do Not Forget to get your Wristband and register for Cosplay Comps on the day Or Pre Register WIth Your Ticket.

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With the days events MC’d by Illawarra's Spidey & Kim From Destination Dance floor.

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​Including TV & Film Trivia Panel with Ryan of MOVIE NERDS Who is coming along to make the day special for everyone that loves Movies, TV & Pop Culkture.

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K-Pop Performances By our very own local KAJA CREW.

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Exclusive Dance Ensembles by LOCAL DDC DANCE STUDIOS.

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Music, Sound and DJ Management Supervised by Destination Dance Floor.

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GUILD HALL GAMES BRINGING THE WARHAMMER & THE MAGIC!

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Yep we will have a dedicated space designed to introduce the public to the world of Warhammer 40k and Magic TCG but feel free to chat to them about anything Tabletop Related.

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EMU ROBOTICS are bringing their dedicated teams of engineers and programmers to showcase some awesome robotics to the public at Shell Con Mania. Travelling all the way down from Sydney and from their main home base of UNSW!!

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FUN ZONE!

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A FREE 360° Video Camera and Photo Prop Wall Presented by Showtime Photo Booth and Supported by Ethereal Love Images.

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Capture your stunning cosplay in immersive 360° video, which you can immediately upload to your mobile devices and social media platforms.

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Snap memorable photos in front of the Photo wall with our Professional photographers of Ethereal Love Images who will also be capturing the days Cosplay Comps and Events.

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Be on the look out for MODIFIED PHOTOGRAPHY - Who will be filming around on the day!

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MARVEL VS DC KIDS JUMPING CASTLE! (12 & Under Only)

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ALL AGES ARTWORK COMPETITION BY SUPER NERD DESIGNS. (CREATE A PIN)

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Lego Interactive Exhibit & Stall

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Sponsored by GongLUG.

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Marvel at intricate Lego creations and meet the builders behind them. Interact with a fun Lego wall and lego building tables and shop all things LEGO.

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Pinball Machines Sponsored by Illawarra Pinball Club.

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Challenge your skills and enjoy some classic arcade fun, a seriously awesome Blast from the Past!

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MEET YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTERS WITH THE COSPLAY GUARDIAN!

Bumblebee, Blue and More!

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CREATE YOUR OWN CUPS WITH CURIOUS LANE!

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Sit down and enjoy a session of creation, pick your designs or draw them and have them crafted onto a cup you keep!

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CREATE YOUR OWN T-SHIRTS WITH MERMAID & ME!

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GRAB YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWBAG WITH SHOWBAGS & MORE!

Theres a Showbag for the Kids and adult kids alike!

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Get Your Crazy Braids on With MANEMERIZED!

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Pick a hair colour, have It MANEMERIZED!

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FACEPAINTING!

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Wonderful face painting done by the amazing talented team of SPARKLES & THRILLS.

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BATTLE CRY - FIVE ISLANDS

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Live Action Roleplaying Group (LARP) Bringing the awesome to Shell Con with their team of Adventurers Roaming and handing out QUESTS to anyone who dares talk to thewm - LOOK OUT FOR A YELLO EXCLAMATION MARK ABOVE THEIR HEADS!!

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Followed by a short demonstration during the days events as well. 

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THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND KEY HUNT!!

Look out for instructions for the Scavenge Hunt for the Keys. All leading to 18 Hidden Keys at 18  Vendors. Find them all, win a prize, go in the draw for an even bigger prize (something for the kids, something for the adults.)

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HALL OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL

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Discover unique artwork and collectibles from talented local and visiting artists from around Australia including our very own Mad Dog Ink. (Madi) Who designed our event poster art!

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Vendor’s of all shapes and sizes selling everything from Pop Culture, Collectables, Yummy Food, Homewares, Clothing, Accessories and even a taste of local Distillery with WOLF & WOMEN FRESH IRISH BREAD TO TAKE HOME, SAUCES AND RELISHES & MORE!

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MORE YUMMY FOOD

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Tons of Exciting Food and Drink Vendors to Satisfy your hunger outside while you’re in or out of costume.

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GET READY FOR SHELL CON MANIA!

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Whether you're a seasoned Comic Con attendee or a first-timer, SHELL CON MANIA promises a day of fun, fandom, and fantastic entertainment. Don't miss out on this spectacular event!

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SHELL CON MANIA is A Ticketed Cosplay Event and Shellharbour City Stadium will have allocation limits so get your tickets as soon as they become available.

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Get ready to unleash your inner geek and celebrate pop culture in style at Illawarra’s own Indoor Comic Con!

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SHELL CON MANIA RECAP TIME -

 

Dive into a day filled with Cosplay Mania, Art, Pop Culture and interactive entertainment. Let SHELL CON MANIA SHOW YOU A REAL POP CULTURE PARTY!

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Major Sponsors Include Shellharbour City Council, Ross Transport.

With other sponsors and partners including.​

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TV & MOVIE Trivia Panel by Movie Nerds

Kaja Crew

Mad Dog Inc.

llustris Models,

Ethereal Love Images,

The Cosplay Guardian,

GongLUG,

Illawarra Pinball Club,

Cosplay Repair Guild,

South Coast Cosplayers,

Modified Photography.

501st South Coast Garrison

With Special Guest Cosplay Judges BluPee Builds, Snips N Stipes, Parkour Ninja Cosplay.

K-Pop Group KAJA CREW

Wolf & Woman Distillery.

EMU ROBOTICS

GUILD HALL GAMES!

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All stage events and activities MC’d By Illawarra's Friendly Neighbourhood Spidey & Destination Dancefloor. 

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Dive into a day filled with Cosplay Mania, Art, Pop Culture and interactive entertainment.

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• Kidswish Donations From Each Shell Con Mania Entry Pass as Follows.

• $4 Family Pass

• $3 from Full Priced Adult Tickets

• $2 From Full Priced Kids Tickets.

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Time & Location

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16th Aug 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

SHELLHARBOUR CITY STADIUM

110 Croome Rd, Croom NSW 2527, Australia​