Culture Shock Expo

Culture Shock Expo We’re excited to launch our pop culture convention! After years serving the community through our 6 stores, we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for entertainment, guests, and vendors featuring games, TCGs, vinyl, toys, comics, sneakers, art, and more.

TCG Collectors— You're going to want to see this!We’re bringing a great lineup of TCG vendors to Culture Shock Expo 2026...
09/10/2026

TCG Collectors— You're going to want to see this!

We’re bringing a great lineup of TCG vendors to Culture Shock Expo 2026, and several are already signed up and ready to bring the heat!

Expect Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, and more, with singles, graded cards, ETBs, booster packs, sealed products, TCG merch, accessories, and plenty of cards to hunt down!

Culture Shock Expo 2026
September 26–27, 2026
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas

Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm

Weekend passes are only $15 at CultureShockExpo.com, and kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paid adult!

We still have a few TCG vendor booths available, but we’re selling out soon!

Come ready to shop, collect, trade, and find your favorite cards!

09/09/2026

We have some great game vendors coming to Culture Shock Expo 2026!

If you’re a video game fan or collector, you’re going to want to check this out! We already have several game vendors signed up for Culture Shock Expo 2026, and each one will be bringing their own unique selection of retro and modern video games, consoles, handhelds, and gaming accessories.

Whether you’re hunting for that classic game you’ve been searching for, looking to add a new console to your collection, or just want to browse some awesome gaming finds, there will be plenty to check out!

Culture Shock Expo 2026
September 26–27, 2026
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas

Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm

Weekend passes are only $15 at CultureShockExpo.com, and kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paid adult!

We still have a few game vendor booths available, but they won’t last long. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, now is the time to grab your spot before we sell out!

Get your weekend passes and make plans to join us for a weekend packed with retro gaming, modern gaming, TCG, reptiles, collectibles, guests, and more!

09/09/2026

We’re excited to share that April Hunter will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!
April Hunter is a former pro wrestler and Pl***oy model who made a name for herself with her athleticism, charisma, and larger-than-life personality. Beyond the ring, she’s a fitness model, author, and podcaster, connecting with fans around the world.
She’ll be joining us throughout the weekend for autographs and photo ops, giving fans the opportunity to meet her in person!
Don’t miss your chance to meet April Hunter at Culture Shock Expo!

We’re excited to share that Angelina Love will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, ...
09/08/2026

We’re excited to share that Angelina Love will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!

Angelina Love has been a professional wrestler for 26 years. She has also had many acting roles and did some fitness modeling. She is best known for being one half of The Beautiful People with Velvet Sky in TNA Wrestling. Love is 6 time TNA Knockouts Champion and a former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion. She later added the Ring of Honor Women of Honor World Championship, giving her 7 women’s world title reigns across major promotions. She also appeared in NWA and continues to work independents. In 2025, she and Velvet Sky were inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame as The Beautiful People.

She’ll be joining us throughout the weekend for autographs and photo ops, giving fans the opportunity to meet her in person!
Don’t miss your chance to meet Angelina Love at Culture Shock Expo!

We’re excited to share that our friends at Malice Media LLC. will be bringing Charlie Kraslavsky, Eric Pirius, and Greg ...
09/04/2026

We’re excited to share that our friends at Malice Media LLC. will be bringing Charlie Kraslavsky, Eric Pirius, and Greg Smith out to see us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!
Charlie Kraslavsky, Eric Pirius, and Greg Smith are the actors behind some of the iconic live-action characters from the original Resident Evil video game!

These three helped bring the iconic live-action sequences of the original PlayStation classic to life — the moments that terrified an entire generation of gamers and helped make Resident Evil legendary.

If you remember that first playthrough… the mansion… the zombies… the dogs… and THAT opening cutscene — you’re not going to want to miss this!

Don’t miss your chance to meet Charlie Kraslavsky, Eric Pirius, and Greg Smith at Culture Shock Expo!

We’re excited to share that My Retro Life will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, ...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to share that My Retro Life will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!
My Retro Life is a passionate retro gaming collector, YouTube creator, and nostalgia enthusiast who celebrates the games, toys, and memories that shaped a generation. Through entertaining content and a love for classic collectibles, My Retro Life brings retro culture to life for longtime fans and new collectors alike.
He’ll be joining us throughout the weekend for autographs and photo ops, giving fans the opportunity to meet him in person and talk all things retro gaming.
Don’t miss your chance to meet My Retro Life at Culture Shock Expo!

We’re excited to share that 8-Bit Eric will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at ...
08/31/2026

We’re excited to share that 8-Bit Eric will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!

8-Bit Eric is a South Texas-based gaming YouTuber, live streamer, and independent professional wrestler who performs under the ring name Joey Spector. He has built a dedicated online community covering retro video games, modern console news, and pop culture commentary.

He’ll be joining us throughout the weekend for autographs and photo ops, giving fans the opportunity to meet him in person and talk all things retro gaming.
Don’t miss your chance to meet 8-Bit Eric at Culture Shock Expo!

We’re excited to share that OKChief will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the...
08/25/2026

We’re excited to share that OKChief will be joining us at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!
OkChief is the mastermind behind Chief’s Toy Chest, Chief lives and breathes retro—if it’s got pixels, plastic, or radical '80s vibes, he’s into it. He’s been known to track down rare toys like a bloodhound on a mission.

He's not just a collector—he’s a hunter, a historian, and probably the only guy you know who can talk for 45 minutes about a single Sega Master System cartridge and make it sound like a Blockbuster movie. If you love video games, toys, and glorious throwbacks to a time when Saturday morning cartoons ruled the world, Chief is your guy.
He’ll be joining us throughout the weekend for autographs and photo ops, giving fans the opportunity to meet him in person and talk all things retro gaming.
Don’t miss your chance to meet OKChief at Culture Shock Expo!

08/20/2026

We’re excited to share a special video from RNG Gamer about his upcoming appearance at Culture Shock Expo, taking place September 26–27, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX!

RNG Gamer is a passionate retro video game collector and content creator, best known for his YouTube channel and strong presence within the retro gaming community.

He’ll be joining us throughout the weekend for autographs and photo ops, giving fans the opportunity to meet him in person and talk all things retro gaming.

Don’t miss your chance to meet RNG Gamer at Culture Shock Expo!

We are now seeking reptile vendors for Culture Shock Expo 2026!If you’re a reptile breeder, keeper, or vendor looking to...
08/12/2026

We are now seeking reptile vendors for Culture Shock Expo 2026!

If you’re a reptile breeder, keeper, or vendor looking to showcase your animals and products to thousands of pop culture, collectible, and family-fun fans, we want you at the show.

Culture Shock Expo 2026
September 26–27, 2026
Pasadena Convention Center
Booths are just $250.

If you’re interested in becoming a reptile vendor, secure your booth today at cultureshockexpo.com.

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