Chicago Entertainment Collectors Expo

Updated Oct. 10th, 2011

Treasure Hunt of Promos!
Join in the fun and hunt for 14 exclusive promo cards! Click for more info!

CECE and the Treasure Chest Foundation welcomes
famed comic book
artist Jim Steranko to the Treasure Chest of Art Collection! For more info, including how to order, click here.

View a new card project in the works by Nick Pace, with full color artwork by Don Maitz (a new contributor to the Treasure Chest of Art project). Click here for the PR Sheet on the Raiding Parties CardGame.

A special request from Ed Webb of SciFi Cards.

Count Gregula's Crypt vill be taking video and pics at the Final Expo!

TO REGISTER OR PURCHASE YOUR CHARITY EVENT TICKETS, CLICK HERE!

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Dear CECE supporters,

We will be extending courtesy to all Annual Pass holders to the new date of this show. For the Annual pass holders who decided to cash out on the July 9th date for a refund for that show, we ask that if you bring your Annual Pass and repay the refund, you can enjoy the whole Fall Weekend!

We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to celebrating our Grand Finale CECE with everyone in September.

-Paul

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The Treasure Chest of Art

Over 700 participating artists worldwide. Click here to see the list of participating artists.

Order yours today! Don't miss out on this fabulous piece of work! Time payments, Paypal and Shipping options are available.

ORDER HERE!

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D.J. Allar drawing a Treasure Chest of Art sketch card.

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Download your 2011 Registration Forms

Customer Registration

Dealer/Artist Registration

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Support the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation 2011 Building Fund. Read the details - click here!

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2010 Non Sport Update Variant Issue

2010 Non Sport Update Variant Issue with cover by
Mark McHaley

This cover made its debut at the 10th Anniversary Chicagoland Expo. on Sept 10th, 2010. It also included a very rare and special card insert to help commemorate the 10th Anniversary Expo & the 6th year of hosting the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Visit our Charity Events for more information.

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Paul was interviewed at SketchCardArt.blogspot.com!
Read his interview here!

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Fall 2009 Variant Cover by Katie Cook!
Pick up your copy at the Expo! Proceeds benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

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October 2007 Non-Sport Update magazine variant cover by Star Wars artist
Cynthia Cummens!
For details, click here!

Thanks to everyone in making the final year, 2011, a successful one for both the CECE and the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Please continue to check here for updates on future projects. -Paul Sept. 16th & 17th, 2011 The Grand Finale of the Chicago Expo!! Show Hours: Friday Sept. 16th 8:00pm to 11:00pm (7:30pm Early Bird) Saturday Sept. 17th -9:00am to 3:30pm (8:30 am Early Bird) NO ADVANCE ORDERS TO BE PLACED AFTER SEPT. 15TH,PLEASE, THEY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AS WE WILL BE AWAY AT THE EXPO. PLEASE PURCHASE AT THE DOOR. THANK YOU, PAUL
Click here Customer registration, Dealer/Artist registration for our FINAL Fall show.

Artists scheduled to appear:

Artist Guest of Honor - Dave Dorman Appearing Saturday only.
Connie Persampieri - Web Site	Tom Jozwiak
Chris Foreman - Web Site Chris has unfortunately had to cancel his appearance at CECE. Check out his art and web site anyway! We'll miss you, Chris.	Mark McHaley - Web Site
Tom Kelly - Web Site Appearing Saturday only.	Ted Dastick, Jr - Web Site
Kristin Allen - Web Site	Jake Reuth - Web Site
Cynthia Narcisi (Friday only)- Web Site	Jimmy Hasse - Web Site
Jeff Clark - Web Site
Laura Inglis - Web Site Scott Zambelli - Web Site Peter G. Becca Whitaker - Web Site (Update: Becca has canceled her appearance but have a look at her web site to see where she may be appearning next) Tony Smith- just added
Prepare To Be Transformed! Make Up Artist Tara Schile of Sincere Costumes will be doing make up right at the show! For $25, you can become a Zombie, have a hand-painted mask put on, or have a glamorous beauty makeover---and $5 from every makeup session will be donated to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation! Swing by her booth for your makeover or to make an appointment for later in the day! Tara's website is www.Starina23.Etsy.com
Dealers scheduled to appear:
• Non-Sport Update Magazine • K & J Nonsport Cards • Sci-Fi Cards • Looky Here • Dave Hartmann • RC Comics • Ron Gahan • Don Troy • Star Memories • The Wrapper magazine	• Iggy & Carl • Movie Collectors World • Lou Bielakowski • Don Tieri • Black Lagoon Collectibles • Bryan Schemine • Murtz Comics • XVADERCARDS • TNT Comics & Toys • Larry Rivkin • Jackpot Amusements • DVD World
Media Guests (Guests may charge a fee for their autograph) Scott L. Schwartz Kevin "The Butcher" Hughes
************* Chair Yoga with Cynthia Narcisi Friday night only** Tired and achy from standing in long convention lines? Drained by huge crowds and bright lights? Feet in agony from standing all day? Low back begging for a stretch? Learn gentle, seated techniques that you can do at your table or in your hotel room to make your convention experience a healthier one: • increase your energy • reduce stress • stretch your back, legs, neck, and shoulders (ahhhh!) No yoga experience needed. Chairs provided. Every BODY welcome! $5.00 minimum suggested donation (benefiting the Treasure Chest Foundation) For ages 18+ up. Space is limited. First come, first serve basis! (2) 45 minute classes available Friday night only: • 8:30pm - 9:15pm • 10:00pm - 10:45pm Cynthia received her Yoga Teachers Certification from North Shore Yoga in 2010. She has additional teachers training in the Ashtanga lineage from Manju Jois, son of Sri K. Pattahbi Jois. She also studied yoga, meditation, and ayurveda in India in 2009.

Meet and Greet Melanie Bolen
Welcome Melanie Bolen at her first official convention appearance. Melanie is a certified Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor, Independent Beachbody Coach, model, cosplayer and trading card collector! She's super excited to be part of this event and combining two things which she really enjoys (pop culture and fitness! Learn more about Melanie at her site:www.personalfitnessathome.com Cynthia and Melanie collaborated on a unique set of fitness trading cards just for CECE. Limited to 50 sets! Get yours while supplies last!

Charity Auction Artwork This beautiful piece of artwork represents over 40 hours of creativity by the lovely artist, Connie Faye. Autographed by Main Character Actors: Robert Picardo & Richard Hatch, and by the creator of this stunning piece, herself, Connie Faye! Starting bid $ 349.00. 100% of the Revenue from the charity auction will benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

Announcing The Treasure Chest of Art and NSU Magazine Variant Premium Raffle!
Only $5.00 per ticket, no limit to purchase. Winner to be announced on Saturday, Sept 17th at the Chicago Expo and need not be present (shipping charges apply if winner is not present at time of drawing). Winner is asked to pay a flat shipping rate (Priority Mail, insured.) Or, prizes may be picked up Sept 17th at the show! Shipping Fees: Ewok NSU issue shipping fee is $10.00 Domestic, $ 15.00 International. Treasure Chest of Art shipping fee is $20.00 Domestic, $50.00 International Choice of prizes are : The 2010 NSU Variant Issue - This collectors edition contains Star Wars artwork by Lucasfilm artist and fan favorite Mark McHaley! Also inside this sealed copy is the FIRST AND ONLY OFFICIAL STAR WARS EWOK COSTUME CARD! Issue #1 and extremely RARE! Drawing will be held at 3pm central on Saturday, Sept. 17th. The Treasure Chest of Art- There will be a small handle of the chests in this special premium raffle for the customer to choose from. Due to the multiple prizes, the drawings will be held at various times during the Expo on Saturday, Sept. 17th. To learn more about the Treasure of Art, read more... Customers MUST SPECIFY which prize they would like to win (Treasure Chest of Art or Variant Magazine) when purchasing the premium raffle tickets. There are no trades, exceptions, exclusions, or refunds. Purchase Your Raffle Ticket Right Here Via PayPal. Just select which prize, or both! Raffle Tickets will not be physically mailed out. Please retain your Paypal receipt for your records. Thank you, -Paul 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

H.G. Wells Time Machine Photo Op for Charity!
Here is your chance of a lifetime! Have your photo taken, with your camera with this full sized replica of H.G.Wells' Time Machine for only a $5.00 minimum (per photo).Please donate more at the show if you like! Or purchase your photo op below. 100% of the revenue benefits the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. This Time Machine is built by and presented courtesy of Tom Jozwiak. Thank you, Tom!
Meet Colleen Kisel from the Treasure Chest Foundation on Sept 17th. Colleen just announced the opening of the 40th Treasure Chest. Ask her how you can support the TCF! There are many different ways as we discovered. No effort is too small when it comes to improving the quality of life of the children. Congratulations to Colleen and the staff of the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation!

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
ALL OUR 2011 SHOWS!

-Paul

POTCF Display at our booth at C2E2 in March, 2011.

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Sept. 9th-12th, 2010

Thanks to everyone for supporting the 10th Anniversary Expo!
We look forward to seeing you in 2011.

For a list of Media Guests who attended our Fall 2010 Expo, click here.
For a list of Artists/Creators who attended, click here.

www.treasurechest.org

As always, help us support The Treasure Chest by bringing your unopened toys to our show, and receive a free gift, while supplies last. You can also help The Treasure Chest by using Good Search instead of Google for your searches. Just type "The Treasure Chest Foundation" in the charity field, and Good Search will donate to this outstanding organization!
Thank you!

Thank you to EVERYONE who have made our past shows a HUGE success! We appreciate everyone who attended and exhibited- our guests, dealers, artists and especially all the wonderful collectors!
We look forward to seeing you again!

-Thanks,
Paul

2007 Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo

Spring 2008 CECE Guest Artists:
Left to right: Jeff Clark, Paul, Jess Hickman, Uko Smith,
Chris Edwards (owner ScoundrelPublishing.com) and Cynthia Cummens

We welcome your ideas, comments, guest or artist suggestions!
Please post or email me directly cecexpo@gmail.com. I will read and respond
to all emails as quickly as I can.

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