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OmegaCon
Omega Con is an annual convention that had its first run in 2013. Originally intended to have a strong focus on Transformers, it quickly grew to include all aspects of sci-fi and pop culture. Originally held at the Crown Plaza hotel in Trevose, Pennsylvania; its expected 2014 venue has not yet been released but will be large enough to house its quickly growing fan base.

History
Hosted by the owner and operator of Plastic Army Toys, Keith Szczesniak, Omega Con was created to bring a new fun and affordable toy show to the East Coast. As an avid Transformers collector, the original plan was to host the show strictly for fellow Transformers enthusiasts. As the planning and promoting grew, however, it was quickly realized that there was a high demand for an event that would accommodate a variety of genres. The idea for a small collectors show was scrapped, and the Omega Convention was born. The first convention was held on August 25th, 2013. It consisted of over fifty vendors and had an attendance of over 500.

Events
Cosplay Contest- Over thirty entrants, and numerous others who dressed for the occasion but did not enter. Crossfire Tournament- A trip down nostalgia lane with winner taking all (in trophy form, of course). Customizing Class- Hosted by Frenzyrumble, the class spent parts of the day custom painting their own Hot Rod Transformers figures.
 * 2013

Special Guests
Andrew Griffith- Currently working on IDW's Robots in disguise Griffith has also had his hand in All Hail Megatron, Last Stand of   the Wreckers, Mosaics and Shout Factory DVDs. Phil LaMarr- best known as a cast member of Fox’s Mad TV and as "the guy who got his brains blown out in Pulp Fiction, Phil was profiled in TV Guide for his voice-over work as well which includes featured roles in Hoodwinked Too!, Zambezia and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa; regular roles on the animated series Futurama, Kaijudo, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Static Shock, Ozzy & Drix, Evil con Carne, Samurai Jack and Justice League Unlimited as well as recurring roles on King of the Hill, Family Guy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Young Justice, Transformers Animated, The Proud Family, and The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron.
 * 2013