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EventsPropstore × Alcon Entertainment
15 September–14 October 2026
An online auction of Blade Runner 2049 props and costumes. Lots begin closing on 14 October at 9am PDT (5pm UK time); individual closing times vary. Check the auction catalogue and buyer terms before bidding.
EventsBP Fairs (Barry Potter) / Warners
11 October 2026
Toy and collectables fair at Doncaster Racecourse. General entry is 10:30am–3pm; paid early entry begins at 8am. Tickets are sold on the door. Check the organiser before travel.
EventsBP Fairs (Barry Potter) / Warners
18 October 2026
BP Fairs = BARRY POTTER FAIRS. Bookings and enquiries now via Warners: 01778 391179. Thousands of toys, trains and models — model railways, diecast cars/lorries/buses/aeroplanes, Star Wars, Dr Who, Marvel, sci-fi, Funko POP, teddy bears, Scalextric, LEGO.…
EventsReedPop
23–25 October 2026
A three-day pop-culture convention with screen fandom, gaming, cosplay, artists and panels. Entry times depend on ticket type; check the organiser for tickets, guest updates and the current programme.
EventsBP Fairs (Barry Potter) / Warners
14 November 2026
500 STALLS — billed as Europe's No.1 Toy Collectors Fair. BP Fairs' flagship; they have run fairs here for 38 years, the venue's longest-standing client (first fair 19 Sept 1987). Pre-paid event for exhibitors. BP Fairs = BARRY POTTER FAIRS. Bookings and…
Online retailArt of the Movies
Original theatrical movie posters and vintage film artwork, including Star Wars material.
Physical retailForbidden Planet London
A specialist London shop for science fiction, comics, action figures, replicas and collectables.
Physical retailEwbank's
Free valuations at the saleroom weekdays 9.30am-5pm. Also online form, emailed images, video valuation. Bid in room, phone, live online or commission [See the 'Poster Dealers' sheet for the fuller, expanded entry]
Forbidden Planet - full site navigation
The complete department, subcategory and genre structure of the UK's largest sci-fi/comics/manga retailer — effectively a taxonomy of the whole hobby space it serves
Forbidden Planet - Signings & Events
Dated author and artist signings at physical Forbidden Planet stores
Physical retailForbidden Planet (chain)
Founded 1978 in London by Nick Landau, Mike Lake and Mike Luckman, named after the 1956 film. Owned by Titan Entertainment. 'Forbidden Planet' is the trading name of THREE SEPARATE BUSINESSES — do not assume one company. Bristol Megastore opened 2005 at…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Aberdeen
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Belfast
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Birmingham
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Cardiff
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Dublin
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Edinburgh
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Glasgow
ADDRESS DISCREPANCY between sources — both recorded above, verify before travelling. Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Leeds
ADDRESS DISCREPANCY between sources — both recorded above, verify before travelling. Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Leicester
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Liverpool
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Manchester
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Middlesbrough
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Nottingham
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Sheffield
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley)
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Physical retailForbidden Planet Wolverhampton
Forbidden Planet International. Main shareholders James Hamilton and Kenny Penman, with Andrew Oddie, Richard Boxall and Colin Campbell. FPI is a SEPARATE BUSINESS from Forbidden Planet London — same trading name, different company. Comics, graphic novels,…
Original Poster
3,000+ original film posters and lobby cards from around the world. British quads, horror, sci-fi. Family-run archive, 30+ years in the film industry
Vectis Auctions
SPECIALIST COLLECTABLES AUCTION HOUSE. Founded 1988 on the Isle of Wight by Roger and Jill Mazillius; bought by the Hambleton Group in 1996. 50+ staff, customers in 60+ countries. Also runs Train and Toy sales from the Benn Hall, Rugby. Record lots include a…
Physical retailWarhammer Belfast
Independently owned store built around the Warhammer hobby — individual figures through to complete sets, knowledgeable staff on hand. Distinct from a Games Workshop-owned store
Yelp Belfast - Hobby Shops
Crowdsourced list of Belfast hobby shops with reviews — useful for discovery, addresses need independent confirmation
