Vendors
Whether they're selling art, handmade trinkets, figures, or comics, there's something for everyone in our vendor area!
An image from the 2015 Woo-Con vendor floor.
Each year, Woo-Con has had a Vendor's area, where congoers can buy unique nerd memorobilia, art, handmade trinkets, and even snacks! There is something for everyone.
Vendor List
We are fortunate enough to have a ton of talented vendors each year, and this year is no exception! We greatly enjoyed having everyone vend at this past year's convention, and we would like to thank all of our fantastic vendors for helping make Woo-Con 2017 the best Woo-Con yet!
For posterity's sake, check out our 2017 vendor page here if you would like an idea of the kind of vendors that we feature here at the con.
This list is subject to change at any point before the convention. Here are the vendors that have signed on so far. Stay tuned for updates!
The Master's Stash Comics
The Master's Stash Comics: 675 Portage Rd., Wooster, OH. 330-519-8774. Your place for comics, and collectable toys and statues. The Master's Stash has been on our vendor floor every year since our first Woo-Con, and we're excited to have them back again for a third year! Check out their Facebook page for more information!
Wes Locher
Comic book writer Wes Locher has released numerous short comics, miniseries, and graphic novels with publishers across the USA, UK, and Canada. His most notable works include Unit 44 (Alterna Comics, 2017), Adrift (Titan Comics, 2015), The Undoubtables (Markosia Enterprises, 2014), and Chambers (Arcana Studios, 2013). Visit him online at www.weslocher.com.
US Anime Direct
US Anime Direct was founded by a few individuals with a passion for anime and shaking up the status quo. US Anime Direct aims to bring you some of the obscure, hard-to-find items, as well as the go-to fan faves! Combining a broad choice of merch, there is something for everyone. Check out their website, USAnimeDirect.com, and their online shop, Shop.usanimedirect.com! (Bio by US Anime Direct.)
Dark Knight Games
Dark Knight Games, your number one source for all things gaming! We’re dedicated to giving you the very best of a variety of gaming products, with a focus on dependability, customer service and uniqueness. If we don't have what you are looking for in store, we can usually order it.
Founded in 2016, Dark Knight Games has come a long way from its beginnings as a small 1,000 sqft arcade known as Pegasus Game Parlor, to now a 4,800 sqft retail store and warehouse located at 3481 Cleveland Rd Ste B in Wooster, OH. When Dark Knight Games first started out, a passion for providing entertainment and gaming to the local community drove countless hours of research, and gave the impetus to turn hard work and inspiration into a booming store. We now serve customers all over Northeast Ohio and the entire country, and are thrilled to be a part of the quirky wing of the gaming industry. We hope you enjoy our products as much as we enjoy offering them to you.
You can also stop in and see us at the store or visit our website www.DarkKnightGames.com! Open Sunday: 12PM to 5PM | Wednesday - Thursday 2pm to 9pm | Friday - Saturday 12pm to 11pm. We are currently closed Monday and Tuesday and are located at 3481 Cleveland Rd. Ste B Wooster, OH 44691.
See you at Woo-Con! (Bio by Dark Knight Games. Thanks!)
Bemused Muse
Operated by College of Wooster student Amelia Burke (‘20), this shop sells handmade flower crowns. Pop by if you’d like to complete your aesthetic, join a clan of wood nymphs, or simply want to feel extra cute! We also sell handmade buttons and keychains. (Bio by Amelia. Thank you, Amelia!)
Otaku Spot
Doesn't matter what you like or who you're into, come over and let out your inner fan! There's keychains, charms, commissions, and more! (Bio by Gloria. Thanks, Gloria!) (Operated by Gloria Murray ['20].)
Go Figure!
Operated by College of Wooster student Mel Kadish ('19), this shop features handmade figurines and jewelry. With tons of fandom options and styles, we figure you should check this shop out! (badum-tss)
MargoMundo
MargoMundo is a local artist in Wooster returning for her second year at Woo-Con. She specializes in traditional and digital art, and some of her favorite fandoms are Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, and Voltron: Legendary Defender. At Woo-Con, she'll be selling some buttons, stickers, magnets, and prints, such as the one featured here (image credit here). She will also have original work and custom commissions available as well. Check out her Facebook page here, her Instagram here, and her RedBubble here! (Bio credit to MargoMundo. Thanks, Margo!)
Forze.del.Male
Forze.del.Male is, like many of the artists here, from Wooster. Currently pursuing a PhD in plant science, Forze finds lots of inspiration from the natural world, including crystals, snow, bones, and plants (of course) and combines these elements with her art. She will be attending Woo-Con with her sister, MargoMundo. For more art, she can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and RedBubble. (Bio by Forze.del.Mal--thanks, Forze!)
JRL Studios
Josh Lanning is a big ol' geek who loves to draw and dress up like a lady. He hopes you'll enjoy at least one of these two things, as he'll be doing both at WooCon! Check out his Twitter here, his Instagram here, and his Tumblr here. (Bio by JRL Studios--Thank you so much!)
MartianWorks
MartianWorks is a local artist returning for her second year to Woo-Con, Specializing in digital art. Some of her favorite animes are One Piece, Ancient Magus' Bride, and Natsume Yuujinchou. She will be selling prints, charms, stickers and buttons. (Bio by MartianWorks. Thanks, MartianWorks!)
ScoatGoat
Bio by ScoatGoat (Thanks, ScoatGoat!): Hi! My name is Scott Henley (aka Scoatgoat). This is my first time as a vendor at a con. I'm a freelance Illustrator and I do character design. I also work on different posters and T-shirt designs. Tumblr: https://scoatgoat.tumblr.com Teepublic: https://www.teepublich.com/user/scoatgoat ScoatGoat and Martianworks will be sharing a table, so be sure to check out these two awesome artists! ScoatGoat will also be selling homemade candy; yum!
Senpai Lee's Stuff
Long ago, during the final wave of analog anime fandom, Senpai Lee was a stalwart member of clubs like Animate Ohio State and the Akron Animation Association. Along with many others in his otaku generation, sacrifices were made to popularize the genre, attend distant conventions, and buy laserdiscs that cost more than one's rent. After nearly 15 years, fans would have regular access to anime on broadcast TV and the Internet, sending the video tape troops into retirement. The appearance of WOO-CON has now reminded Senpai Lee of some anime goods still stored away, which he is happy to sell to new fans. The stock is mostly decorative prints and posters, but will include a special collection of autographed items (hint: check the photo). Regrettably, he can't stay the entire day, so interested buyers should visit early! (Bio by Senpai Lee. Thanks, Senpai Lee!)
Glare Beware
(Bio by Nicole at Glare Beware. Thanks, Nicole!) Glare Beware was created in 2014, with "The Adventures of Nekosan", an original webcomic, being published online in February, 2015. The first web comic series is "The Adventures of Nekosan;" a collection of tales of a Yokai on an inter-dimensional journey, and all that dared to follow. Glare Beware is also home to short comics, doodles, stickers, bookmarks, postcards, commissions, and more; all of which are created by the artist, Nicole. Nicole is an artist that graduated from Baldwin-Wallace University in 2013 with her Bachelor's of the Arts in Art Education. She has an artistic background focused mostly in painting and drawing. Outside of comics, Nicole wrote and illustrated a series of children's storybooks for Chinese students learning English as a second language. To find out more, visit www.glarebeware.com! Nicole is also the con chair of one of our partners, the convention Gojotekicon! For more information about that awesome con, check out our Partners & Acknowledgements page!