LBCC: Grand Moff Tarkin and Lord Vader Join Long Beach Comic & Horror Con for Charity Event

Grand Moff Tarkin and Lord Vader Join Long Beach Comic & Horror Con for Charity Event   Stephen Stanton, Rick Fitts, and Star Trek and Star Wars fans bring charity event to LBCHC all weekend November 3-4, 2012 LONG BEACH, CA (October 5, 2012) – Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is proud to host Stephen Stanton(Grand Moff Tarkin), Rick Fitts (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and local Star Trek and Star Wars fan clubs for a unique fundraiser, “Shoot-A-Trooper/Shoot-A-Trekker.” This fan-interactive event will support the “Verd’ika Fund” or Little Warrior Fund, founded by the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club to donate holiday gifts to local children who would otherwise go without due to illness, poverty, or family emergency. Led by Stanton and Fitts, the “Shoot-A-Trooper/Shoot-A-Trekker” event will also be supported by local fan clubs, including the Southern California Garrison (501st Legion), Clan Murraan (Mandalorian Mercs), and the USS Navras (Star Fleet). The “Shoot-A-Trooper/Shoot-A-Trekker” event will invite fans of all ages to make a donation  toward Charity and shoot ‘Nerf Darts’ at their favorite science fiction characters from  Star Wars, Star Trek and more. “We are very excited to host Stephen, Rick, and our local Star Trek and Star Wars fan clubs, and especially to support this great cause,”said Phil Lawrence, co-founder and sales director for LBCHC. “The ‘Shoot-A-Trooper/Shoot-A-Trekker’ fundraiser will be lots of fun for everyone, and even more so knowing that they are supporting local children.” The “Verd’ika Fund” was founded by members of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club in 2007, uniting MMCC chapters (known as Clans) with children in their local communities who would not receive holiday presents due to illness, poverty, or family emergency “Long Beach Comic & Horror Con has turned into one of the staples of our trade show schedule. We always have a great time, and it's always a big success for us. Plus it's right in our back yard!” said Dirk Wood, VP of Marketing for IDW. “2011 was great, and 2012 looks to be even better." “Having IDW return for a fourth consecutive year is truly an honor. It not only speaks to their faith in our show, but the love they have for the fans,” said Phil Lawrence, LBCHC Co-Founder and Sales Director. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them back this year. I know they always bring in a great show-stopper, and we are looking forward to their presence  this year.” Offering a weekend packed with special guests and exhibitors and engaging panels, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con will be open on Saturday, November 3 from 10:00am to 7:00pm, and  from10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday, November 4. Join LBCHC on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and information about this year’s show. # # # About Long Beach Comic & Horror Con Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is a true comic con focused on creating a fantastic experience for both fans and exhibitors in the Long Beach, Anaheim and Los Angeles areas.  With something for everyone, the fourth annual Long Beach Comic & Horror Con will be held November 3 and 4, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visitwww.longbeachcomiccon.com.