Geelong Comic and Toy Fair Returned in April 2025

When the doors of Geelong West Town Hall opened on Sunday, April 13, it wasn’t just about comics and toys. It was a reminder of something bigger – how pop culture brings people together.

The Geelong Comic and Toy Fair had returned. It had grown into something that mattered – not just to collectors, but to the wider community.

At first glance, it might have looked like any other collector fair. But dig a little deeper, and you’d have found a cultural heartbeat. It was where nostalgia, creativity and shared passions came to life.

The fair began when Evin Bryant moved to Geelong and noticed something missing. There was no real space for the city’s comic lovers, toy collectors or pop culture fans. So he built one. What started as a small idea grew into a much-loved local event.

This year’s lineup was fantastic. Stalls were packed with comics, toys, Funko Pops, Hot Wheels, books and trading cards. Some items were rare. Others were just weird and wonderful. And that was the beauty of it. You never knew what you might find.

It was also a great place to meet vendors from all over Victoria. Many of them brought stock you just couldn’t find locally.

The love of collecting ran deep. It wasn’t just about superheroes and trading cards. That same passion drove people to collect antiques, fine art and historical pieces. Just look at Christian McCann Auctions in Melbourne. They specialised in high-end antiques, rare furniture and decorative arts. Whether someone was after a Star Wars figure or an 18th-century French vase, the thrill was the same – discovering something meaningful, something unique.

Back at the fair, one of the standout features was a kids’ workshop with Dillon Naylor, one of Australia’s best-known comic artists. He ran a session on comic book and character creation. It was hands-on, creative, and a great way to get children excited about art and storytelling.

And the best part? Entry was by gold coin donation – a small price to pay for such a rich, fun day. All donations helped fund future fairs, keeping the event accessible for everyone.

The Geelong Comic and Toy Fair quietly became one of the region’s best community events. It wasn’t flashy or overly commercial. It was just a bunch of passionate people coming together to share something they loved.

In a world that moved fast and lived online, this was something different. You slowed down. You talked to strangers. You flicked through old comics or dug through tubs of vintage action figures. And maybe, just maybe, you found something that took you back.

Whether you were a serious collector, a casual browser, or a parent looking for something fun and local, this fair was worth the trip.

Because it wasn’t really about the toys. It was about the stories behind them.

Geelong didn’t just deserve this event. It needed it.