VENDOR TABLES ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!
As our convention evolves, it is our goal to diversify and expand the kinds of merchandise we have to offer, so only a certain number of each kind of vendor will be accepted. If you would like to attend please try to sign up and complete payment early. Vendors will be choosing table locations in the order that we receive payment.
While we are foremost a comic convention, we are currently seeking dealers specializing in graphic novels, manga, anime, accessories, posters, clothing, and toys. We welcome any references or ideas you have about who we should invite or how to make the A.C.E. experience even better!
If you are an interested first-time vendor, please contact us with a detailed description of your wares and any available website links. The A.C.E. team will decide if you’re a good fit and answer any questions you have.
Prices for vendor tables are as follows:
First and Second Vendor Table: $150
Any Additional Table: $100
Electrical hookup: $10
WiFi Connection: $5
For more information or to apply please contact our Vendor Liaison :
Allison Jenkins
A.C.E. Is Proud To
Annouce Our 2015 Vendors:
Acme Comics
Acme Comics is an Eisner-nominated comic book store, as well the oldest and largest comic specialty shop in Greensboro, NC!
Baby Rabiez
Pernicious purveyors of apparel, accessories, trinkets and knick-knacks for the discerning devotee of all things tattoo, horror, comic, anime, rockabilly and everything in between…
Borderlands Comics and Games
Borderlands is Greenville NC’s premier comic book and game shop, bringing the best in graphic literature and tabletop adventure gaming to the region for nearly three decades.
Capt Comics
Captain’s Comics and Toys is Charleston’s premiere shopping experience for comic books, toys, and collectibles!
Comic Envy
Asheville’s foremost family comic store! Comic Envy will be bringing the Asheville Comic Expo to our fantastic attendees for a fourth year in a row, we hope to see you there!
David Shankle
Gold and Silver Age Bargain Comics
Dimension Decals
Dimension Decals is a company started almost two years ago to provide
the fans a visual stamp that they could have to show their pride in whatever passion
they have!
Fanboy Glass
Custom etched glassware and Magic the Gathering sealed product and singles
Gamers4Gamers
Selling hand made video game and anime themed items. Such as Jewelry (earrings, belly rings, necklaces, and etc). We also make T-shirts, baby clothes and more!
Hatcore
The next evolution in hats is here! Comfy handmade fleece hats with unique designs for every style!
Heroes and Dragons
Heroes & Dragons is the largest comics and pop culture store in the South and one of the largest anywhere in the world. The Comic Department carries a full line of back-issue comics and graphic novels!
Hugs and Gun
Ian Leino Graphic Design
As an independent graphic artist, I’ve worked with a broad range of regional and national clients on a host of projects including identity, packaging, print and apparel design.
Key Comics
Great selection of key issues and first appearance comic books from silver age to present.
Kitty In The Box
Kitty in the Box is a premiere source for Fandom collectibles in North Carolina. We bring the latest figures along with vintage products and are always looking for exclusives for our customers. Right now we are the exclusive North American seller of handmade items and original artwork from award-winning Filipino comic book artist Omeng!
Whether your fandom is Anime, Comics, Sci-Fi or any other sort of geekery; Kitty in the Box has something for you!
Looper One
Comics – raw & graded (silver – modern) graphic novels, statues, toys. Accepting cash, credit, and PayPal payments.
Munchie and Me Facepainting
Fun and nerdy face-painting for the whole family! Available for birthdays and all sorts of special events!
Orange Ribbon Collectibles
Specializing in hard to find toys and collectibles as well as prints.
Outer Rim Toys – Out of the Toy Box Jewelry
Selling toys, collectibles, original jewelry and comic art as well as an original line of jewelry from Out Of The Toy Box Jewelry!
Pastimes Comics and Games
Super heroes, villains, cartoon characters, or if you just happen to work on the Deathstar – Pastimes in Asheville has what you’re looking for!
The Deck Box
At The Deck Box, our mission from Day 1 has been to be the kind of game store we wanted to see, one where Basic Lands and Standard Commons are free, one with an passion for stocking older Magic Cards (and packs!), one with genuinely reasonable prices that won’t prevent the Water Bill from getting paid (we hope…). These things and so much more are what makes us what we are, and every day we strive to live up to our motto, redefining the Gaming experience for everyone!!
The Retro Gamer
The Retro Gamer is a locally owned retail store in downtown Canton, North Carolina. Located at 87 Main St, The Retro Gamer is a stop that you can buy or sell for your video game collection. When you walk into our store you will be able to choose vintage game consoles, modern game consoles or handheld games ( Game Boy or Nintendo DS Series).
With our available games you can walk right home and enjoy them! We have a great selection of video game controllers, power cords, DPad, Joysticks, game console memory cards and headphones. Our inventories of games are clean, working and at a very fair price; most are priced below market value. We are successful at giving our customers an affordable way to to enjoy video games. Our inventory is constantly changing; but if there is a video game we do not have, we can special order it for you.
And for those that would like the true retro video game experience, we offer full size multi cade machines. You get 60 of the classic 80’s games! The machines have a one year warranty and can be coin op or free play.
Tillman Heavy Enterprises
T.H.E. is your oldest local vintage toy store. Mobile location appearing at all your favorite conventions and gatherings. Buy/Sell/Trade!
Tokyo Toybox
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, our focus is on providing 100% licensed anime, video game, and pop culture merchandise to our customers. We strive to provide excellent customer service and a wide range of products for every fan!
Wyvern’s Tale
Purveyors of Games Fine & Sundry, Wyvern’s Tale is Asheville’s Friendly Local Gaming Store!
Zapsmash
All things pop culture! Specializing in Funko Pops, collectibles, games, and comics.
I up-cycle unwanted inner tubes into accessories and functional art. Some of the products I create are wallets, handbags, belts, jewelry, dog leashes and more.
If you are interested in vending you can contact me at [email protected]. There are still spaces and your up-cycles are welcome. Thanks!