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Memorabilia is a fan convention event held in the United Kingdom since 1994 for fans and collectors of movie, television and sporting memorabilia. The event takes place three times a year at the NEC Birmingham, attracting over 30,000 visitors and about 250 traders. A fan convention, or con, is an event in which the fans of a particular TV show, comic book, or actor, or an entire style of entertainment such as science fiction or anime, gather together to meet famous personalities (and each other) face-to-face. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... A souvenir stall in London, England A souvenir (from the French for memory) is an object that is treasured for the memories associated with it. ... The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is the seventh largest exhibition centre in Europe, located in Solihull, near Birmingham, England. ...

Traders at Memorabilia

The majority of the traders at Memorabilia sell their wares to the visiting general public. These wares typically include reprinted and rare comics, replica items, vinyl records, sporting memorabilia such as signed soccer balls, recorded media, posters, T-shirts, autographs, trading cards, manga, video games, costumes, action figures and other vintage toys. Some traders also who create and sell new works such as illustrations, ornaments and models. Comics (or, less commonly, sequential art) is a form of visual art consisting of images which are commonly combined with text, often in the form of speech balloons or image captions. ... Look up replica in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... T-Shirt A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a shirt with short or long sleeves, a round neck, put on over the head, without pockets. ... Autograph of king Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718) An autograph is a document written entirely in the handwriting of its author, as opposed to a typeset document or one transcribed by an amanuensis or a copyist (see allography). ... A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ... Manga )   is the Japanese word for comics and print cartoons. ... This article is about computer and video games. ... An action figure is a posable plastic figurine of an action hero, superhero or a character from a movie or television program. ...

Guest appearances

An impromptu fight breaks out between a "Jedi Knight" and "Darth Maul" at a Memorabilia event

In addition to the trading and marketing aspects of Memorabilia, there are also guest appearances from television and film actors and sporting celebrities. Many sign autographs and pose for photographs. Personalities who have appeared at Memorabilia include:

Film and Television

• The cast of 'Allo 'Allo!
• Andrew Secombe, Watto in the Star Wars prequels
• Annette Badland, who has appeared in the films Little Voice and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and television's Coronation Street
• Colin Baker, a former Doctor Who
• David Carradine, Bill in the Kill Bill movies
• George Lazenby, a former James Bond
• Leslie Phillips, veteran actor recently seen in Venus
• Michael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, the Kill Bill movies and Sin City

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Sport

• Ian Wright, record-breaking Arsenal striker
• Jake La Motta, champion boxer and subject of the movie Raging Bull
• Smokin' Joe Frazier, former World Heavyweight Champion boxer
• Peter Shilton, former England goalkeeper
• Trevor Francis, the first million-pound English player
• Torrie Wilson, WWE wrestler

An aerial view of a Memorabilia event at the NEC Birmingham

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Recent Changes

Memorabilia was purchased by events company Expo Management in 2004 and since then it has undergone significant change from a trade-focused event in order to attract a wider public audience. Developments have included guest Q&A sessions, screening areas and gaming tournaments.

External Links

• Memorabilia official website [1]
• Expo Management [2]
• Birmingham NEC [3]