Fans, cosplayers, superheroes nerd out at Saskatoon's comic expo
Captain Kirk, Gustavo Fring, the Dude, among attendees
If you're looking to find William Shatner, the Dude, Gustavo Fring, the voice of Super Mario and Spiderman all in one spot, then look no further than Saskatoon's Comic and Entertainment Expo.
An exhibition that celebrates all things comics, cosplay, pop culture, sci-fi, horror, cartoons and superheroes, the yearly event is onto its final day, wrapping up at 5 p.m. CST.
When Shatner took the stage for a sit-down chat with fans on Sunday afternoon, he drew a raucous applause.
.<a href="https://twitter.com/WilliamShatner">@WilliamShatner</a> takes the stage <a href="https://twitter.com/SaskExpo">@SaskExpo</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yxe?src=hash">#yxe</a> <a href="http://t.co/4xPJ4Qm9FC">pic.twitter.com/4xPJ4Qm9FC</a>
—@CBCSaskatoonFans were quite enamoured with Shatner, no matter what the topic of conversation was.
William Shatner is making whale sounds. Amazing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bee?src=hash">#bee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/boo?src=hash">#boo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/poo?src=hash">#poo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SaskExpo">@SaskExpo</a> <a href="http://t.co/P3UbghgqHp">pic.twitter.com/P3UbghgqHp</a>
—@cbateshardyJeff 'the Dude' Lebowski also made an appearance. Surprisingly, he wasn't bearing a briefcase, a bowling ball or a white Russian.
The Dude Abides! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaskExpo?src=hash">#SaskExpo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YXE?src=hash">#YXE</a> <a href="http://t.co/odHSYK2XgV">pic.twitter.com/odHSYK2XgV</a>
—@SaskExpoThe yearly event had something for everyone, including replica medieval armour that fans could wear.
Day two of the expo and crowds are loving our armour , come see us <a href="https://twitter.com/SaskExpo">@saskexpo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SwordIsland?src=hash">#SwordIsland</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saskexpo?src=hash">#saskexpo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saskatoon?src=hash">#saskatoon</a> <a href="http://t.co/M8G0Dg32Ga">pic.twitter.com/M8G0Dg32Ga</a>
—@WeSellSwordsThere were also a few classic vehicles on scene, including one fans of an older ilk probably have a clearer memory of.
Saskatoon finally has a Ghostbusters. I don't have to drag my old ghosts to Ghost Warehouse anymore! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaskExpo?src=hash">#SaskExpo</a> <a href="http://t.co/beGOUrmLLw">pic.twitter.com/beGOUrmLLw</a>
—@ChristiFreyCANo comic expo would be complete without a reference to Star Wars and Back to the Future.
His first "Comic Con" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaskExpo?src=hash">#SaskExpo</a> <a href="http://t.co/cbdlqSeZuK">pic.twitter.com/cbdlqSeZuK</a>
—@DanaBrassProfessional cosplayer E Town Spidey was also on scene, slinging webs and scampering among fans.
Fans of actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his role as business tycoon and crystal meth entrepreneur Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad, had a chance to pose with the actor.
Soooo... this just happened. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaskExpo?src=hash">#SaskExpo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingBad?src=hash">#BreakingBad</a> <a href="http://t.co/xVmp9irSsX">pic.twitter.com/xVmp9irSsX</a>
—@MrHExperienceAlong with Shatner and Esposito, other expo headliners included actor Billy Boyd, Super Mario's voice actor Charles Martinet, actress Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galactica and Green Lantern and others.