About the event
“LC3” Anime Convention
Presented by POP'N TOYZ
Event Details:
- 2-day event: March 8th and 9th, 2025
- Location: Hathorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
- Time: 11 AM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday
- Free admission for all attendees!
Featured Attractions:
- Anime enthusiasts can Shop, Trade, and Sell
- Cosplay contest with top cash prizes
- Meet and greet with renowned Anime voice actors
- “Guest Lineup”
But that’s not all! This year, we’re thrilled to welcome **five incredible voice actors from Dragon Ball Z**! Meet the talented **Stephanie Nadolny**, **Linda Young**, **Cynthia Cranz**, **Tiffany Vollmer**, and **Laurie Steele**! Get autographs, take photos, and have a chat with the voices you know and love!
Dates
Mar 08, 2025 · 11:00 AM - Mar 09, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
For everyone's convenience, this event will take place at the Hawthorn Mall. The main entrance is located next to Dave & Buster's, and there will be plenty of parking available with thousands of spots.
Event highlights
POP'N TOYZ
POP’N TOYZ is a vibrant local retail store owned by Jesus and Holly Cardoza, proudly situated in the heart of McHenry, IL. As a family-owned business with over four years of experience, we specialize in trading card game (TCG) products, including popular titles like Pokémon and One Piece. Our extensive collection also features over 2,000 Funko Pop figures, making us a must-visit destination for collectors! Additionally, we are excited to collaborate quarterly with the Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills to host LC3, an Anime and Comic convention. We are immensely grateful to our friends and followers who support us and contribute to our success!
Linda Young
Linda Young is an American voice actress who is best known for her anime roles as
Frieza from Dragon Ball Z , Baba from DBZ , Kai and Super, Genkai from Yu Yu
Cynthia Cranz
Cynthia Cranz has been acting professionally since 1991.She signed with The Tomas Agency in 1993, and has been working with
Funimation/Crunchy Roll since 1999, when she was cast in her first anime role as Chi-Chi on Dragon Ball
Z. Next came Boton on Yu Yu Hakusho, Mitch on Case Closed, Mitzi on Shin-Chan, Paninya on Full Metal,
Diana on Lupin the Third, and Coach Mo on Big Windup.
Laurie Steele
A character talent since the eighties Laurie joined Funimation in 1997. She is known as Krillin in DB,
Alvida in One Piece and Vivian Kudo in Case Closed along with a plethora of other personalities.
Ian James Corlett
For decades Ian has been serving up unique voice characterizations for projects of every genre. He began his career voicing radio and TV commercials and soon found himself working in animated feature films and series such as the EMMY nominated cuteness of DINOSAUR TRAIN CartoonNetwork’s zany JOHNNY TEST and working for every major animation and gaming producer. Ian cemented his standing in animation history by originating the iconic English voice of GOKU In Dragonball Z, as well as voicing many other 90’s icons like CHEETOR in Beastwars/Transformers, the original MEGAMAN and BOB in REBOOT.
Tiffany Volmer
Tiffany Vollmer has been working in the entertainment industry as a producer, actress, writer, director
and makeup artist for the past 25 years.
She is best known for her voice work as Bulma on the hit anime cartoon Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and
Dragon Ball GT from 1998-2008 with Funimation Productions. She did several other voices throughout
her career on several shows and had a recurring role as Betsy on Case Closed.
Stephanie Nadolny
Stephanie Ann Nadolny (born May 19) is an American professional voice actress and vocalist with well over 33 years of live performance/voice acting experience with voice roles in television series, films, commercials, radio spots, anime dubbing, TV specials, and video games. She is most known for her English dubbing role as the child version of Goku, the protagonist of the outrageously popular Dragon Ball series and the child version of Goku’s son, Gohan, in Dragon Ball Z. She reprised both roles in several Dragon Ball and Dragonball Z and GT related video games and media and formerly worked for Funimation and ADV Films. STEPHANIE IS ALSO THE VOICE OF GOKU MINI IN THE NEW SERIES Dragonball Daima.
Tickets
Price: $8.00-25.00
LC3 Early Bird General Admission
$8.00
+ Tax: $0.56, Processing fees: $0.87
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
Fast Pass
$25.00
+ Tax: $1.75, Processing fees: $2.01
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Mar 05, 2025
Welcome to LC3! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions.This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Sponsors
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Jan 31, 2025
**Sponsorship Opportunity for LC3 Anime Convention**
We are thrilled to present exclusive **LC3 Sponsorship** opportunities for businesses looking to enhance their brand visibility and engage with our dedicated LC3 followers through social media.
As a valued LC3 Sponsor, you will receive:
- **Vending space** at our large secured storefront, allowing you to showcase your products without the need to break down on Saturday night!
- **Complimentary COMPS** for your choice of scheduled voice actors at the event.
- Your **business logo** prominently displayed on our official flyers, across social media channels, and on a banner during the convention.
Seize this opportunity to connect with enthusiastic fans and elevate your brand presence at the LC3 Anime Convention!
Terms & Conditions
**Terms and Conditions for Free Entry to LC3 Anime Convention**
1. **Eligibility for Free Entry**:
- Free entry is available to all attendees. No purchase or prior registration is required for general admission.
2. **Voice Actor Appearances**:
- Visitors have the option to pay for special access to voice actor guests. This may include panels, meet-and-greet opportunities, or autographs.
- Pricing for voice actor events will be clearly displayed at the entrance.
3. **Payment**:
- Payments for voice actor events must be made at designated booths or online through our official website.
- All sales are final; no refunds will be issued once payment is completed.
4. **Conduct**:
- All attendees are expected to behave respectfully towards guests, staff, and other attendees.
- The convention reserves the right to remove anyone who engages in disruptive or inappropriate behavior.
5. **Liability**:
- Attendees enter the convention at their own risk. The organizers are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred during the event.
6. **Photography and Filming**:
- Attendees may take photographs for personal use. However, professional photography requires prior permission from the organizers.
- Voice actors may have specific rules regarding photography during their panels or signings.
7. **Changes to the Event**:
- The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event schedule, including the availability of voice actors and panel topics, without prior notice.
8. **Compliance with Health Guidelines**:
- All attendees must comply with current health and safety guidelines established by local authorities, including mask-wearing and social distancing if required.
By attending the LC3 Anime Convention, you agree to these terms and conditions. Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope you enjoy the event!
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