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The People of Archon 36

St. Louis' long-running scicence fiction and fantasy convention was held this weekend at the Gateway Center and DoubleTree by Hilton in Collinsville, Illinois.

For more:
- Read RFT's 2004 feature on Archon, "Geeks Gone Wild"
- 2010 Archon photos
- 2011 Archon photos

Photos by Jon Gitchoff.

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2011 Archon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention

Science Fiction and Fantasy fanatics dressed up as their favorite hero (or villain) and took over the Doubletree Hotel and Gateway Center in Collinsville, Ill. this weekend as Archon held it's 35th annual convention. Jon Gitchoff was there at Friday night's opening, catching it all for you in pictures. While you're at it, check out Mike Seely's 2004 RFT feature on Archon, "Geeks Gone Wild."

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2012 Midwest Bicycle Expo

Last weekend, Trailnet held its 2012 Midwest Bicycle Expo and Swap Meet at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois. RFT photo intern Megan Gilliland dropped by and got these pics.

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The 50 Best Costumes of Anime STL

The Anime STL convention was held at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Ill. April 12-14. The RFT sent Jon Gitchoff there Saturday afternoon to bring back these photos of best cosplayers in attendance. Here are our 50 favorites, with more than a few honorable mentions.

See Also:
- The Women of St. Louis Comic Con

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Inside the Year's End Ball for Anime St. Louis

One of St. Louis' foremost anime and cosplay groups got a jump on celebrating 2014 in style. The inaugural Year's End Ball, held November 22, 2014, at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, gathered more than 100 anime appreciators for an evening of food, fun and philanthropy. As part of the festivities, the group held a canned food drive to benefit the Collinsville Area Food Pantry.

Photos by Micah Usher for the Riverfront Times.

See also:
- The 50 Best Costumes of Anime STL 2013
- The Bronies of St. Louis' 'My Little Pony' Convention
- The Best Sci-Fi Cosplay from Archon 2014
- Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con 2014

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