We are no longer accepting press pass inquiries for this year. Thank you!
Colossalcon is an anime, gaming, and Japanese culture convention taking place June 7th-10th 2012. Located at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky Ohio, we are your ultimate summer vacation getaway. Start your summer with a splash at Colossalcon!
Press pass inquiries
May 13, 2012 – 11:46 pm
Announcing Musical Guests! Gaming news too!
May 11, 2012 – 2:11 am
We have new musical guests to announce!
Fanservice Renji is a performer at various anime conventions across the U.S. You can catch him live singing his original brand of otaku/hip hop, dancing on stage at the rave or rocking out in one of his music videos on youtube. You can read more about him here!
V is for Villains is a new breed of entertainment. Mixing the visual styles of Steampunk, Carnival and Noir, with the musical taste of Nine Inch Nails, Prodigy, and your favorite film score. Find out more here!
Also, information on our Gaming Tournaments is now online!
Update on overflow hotel room blocks
May 4, 2012 – 10:46 pm
We have setup a room block at Sawmill Creek Resort! You can find more information under the location section.
Great Wolf Lodge room block
April 19, 2012 – 11:23 pm
We have secured a room block at the Great Wolf Lodge at a discounted price! For details, please check the “location” section of the website.
Guest lineup change
April 19, 2012 – 11:21 pm
Good news! Another season of Futurama is being produced. Bad news….our hoped guest of honor John DiMaggio will be busy voicing Bender during our convention. His schedule won’t even permit him to come out for Saturday. In the meantime, we’re working to fill his void with such talents as Cassandra Lee, Quinton Flynn, and more.
Cosplay Update!
April 16, 2012 – 8:02 pm
Colossalcon has so many new cosplay things for this year! First WCS, now our prizes for the Masquerade! For our best craftsmanship division: 500.00 USD!!! For our best skit: 500.00 USD!!! And let’s not forget our Friday in-character cosplay for you guys who love to just come on stage, 100.00 USD for best in character!!! WOW!
More amazing guests!
April 16, 2012 – 2:28 am
Lots of new guests have been added to our lineup: Quinton Flynn, Cassandra Lee, and Samurai Dan! We also have a featured panelist: Uncle Yo! Don’t forget to check out some of our DJs who will be performing during our dances of awesome!
The Kalahari is SOLD OUT
April 13, 2012 – 2:57 am
The Kalahari is sold out. We’re currently setting up discounted room blocks at the Great Wolf Lodge and other surrounding hotels. Thank you for your patience!
World Cosplay Summit Midwest Qualifiers!
March 20, 2012 – 4:21 am
Colossalcon is pleased to announce that it will be the World Cosplay Summit qualifiers for the Midwest Region! The winning team will win a trip to Katsucon to compete in the national finals with other teams from across the country. The winners chosen at Katsucon will get a trip to Japan to meet cosplayers from all over the world, and to compete in the world finals in a televised event! More information can be found on the World Cosplay Summit information page. Additionally, information regarding the cosplay contest and cosplay rules are now online!
Awesome game room news!
February 24, 2012 – 2:42 am
We have confirmed the following arcade cabinets for our already awesome game room!
And yes, they’ll be on freeplay.
DJ MaxTechnika 3
In The Groove 2
Pop n Music 18 (might be 20 by the time of the convention)