SunLive - KPOP joining pop culture party at Armageddon

Hundreds are flocking in to Baypark Trust Arena for the second day of New Zealand's biggest pop culture event.

The doors open again at 9am to the popular Tauranga Armageddon Expo which is featuring sci-fi, gaming, anime, collectables, TV and movie stars and comics in a massive family entertainment event.

KPOP is joining the party today with the whole of Sunday afternoon from 12pm dedicated to the KPOP community to celebrate music, dance and to bring the energy.

Fans were thrilled on Saturday to see celebrity guests like Jamie Campbell Bower up close, as well as participate in the two days of epic gaming, cosplay, anime comics, geeky merch and collectibles.

Cosplay players meeting up at Armgeddon. Photo: Scott White.

Amie Donald was on the Main Stage Panel for Sweet Tooth and M3GAN and Brian Beacock for his Animation Panel.

Cosplay is for everyone at Armageddon. The popular Cosplay Parade and Competition is bringing out some stunning costumes as locals lined up to win that as well as compete in the Chilli Eating Challenge for the $1000 grand prize.

Amie Donald on the Main Stage Panel for Sweet Tooth and M3GAN. Photo: Supplied.

An exhibitor highlight is Card Merchant, a go-to destination for collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh, with a team of expert gamers who have represented New Zealand on the world stage.

But that's not all - Card Merchant also has a passion for pop culture, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons.

People are encouraged to come to Armageddon dressed as their favourite character. Photo: Scott White.

Dragon Cover 3D flexi dragons. Photo; Supplied.

Another exhibitor highlight is Dragon Cover 3D which has brought their adorable flexi dragons to Armageddon. These cute dragons are 3D printed using environmentally responsible, locally-made bioplastic.

Stop by their booth to check out their ever-expanding library of 3D designs and chat with them about getting your own loot and treasures 3D printed.

Brian Beacock on stage for the Animation Panel. Photo: Supplied.

Armageddon runs from 9am - 5pm today at Baypark Trustpower Arena at Mount Maunganui.

Getting to Armageddon

To sure that everyone has a great time with Armageddon, ncluding making it as easy as possible arriving and heading out, it's important to note the changes on the surrounding roads.

A short section of Truman Lane (westbound) has been reduced to one lane between Bay of Plenty House Removals and the SH29A roundabout outside Baypark Stadium. This is to enable the next stage of works in the area. While this work takes place, access to Truman Lane is via State Highway 2 Sandhurst interchange only. Access to Truman Lane from the State Highway 29A roundabout is closed.