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Fast-track ticket holders had a surprise when the show opened earlier than scheduled and, once in, they were presented with a range of stalls selling everything from figures, DVDs, clothing, posters, comics and much more. Unfortunately there were once again some stalls selling bootleg merchandise, most notably anime figures, plushies and posters. Although this blights the event and can affect the sale figures of stalls selling genuine merchandise, it is unlikely to change as bootleg merchandise is common at large trade events. If one wishes to fight it, then reporting the stalls selling bootlegs to the organisers is the best course of action. |
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Prior to the event, MCM announced that in 2014 Manchester Comic Con will become a two day event whilst held at the venue. Although there is no denying that attendance to the event has grown since it started three years ago, we note that similarly sized MCM Telford Comic Con ran for two days some years ago but went back to one day after it was clear the event did not warrant it. That said attendance to Manchester Comic Con has increased year on-year, so could turn out quite differently to Telford Comic Con. It will be good if the organisers make better use of floor space next year though, as a large section of the hall was dedicated to seating and a cafe. Where this |
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