The International My Little Pony Convention to be held in Manchester, U.K. on the 10th, 11th and 12th November 2005 is set to be a big event with over seven hundred collectors expected to attend. The aim this year is to raise $2000 for The Starlight Foundation and among the special invitees to the event are some of the terminally ill children.
The 2nd Annual International My Little Pony Convention
The International My Little Pony Convention in association with HASBRO. It features this year's charity The Starlight Foundation.
With collectors from the US, Holland, Germany, France Sweden, Italy, Finland and Ireland already confirmed, they are expecting to attract up to four hundred collectors and members of the public globally. This year will feature a large selection of entertainment for attendees including a My Little Pony based fashion show, drama production, dance show and auction.
Extra My Little Pony Events
The Extra My Little Pony Events' are taking place prior to the actual International My Little Pony Convention on the 10th and 11th November 2005 at New Century House in Manchester. These extra events include a My Little Pony shopping trip (which will take place in central Manchester), film viewing, crafts and activities, competitions, pony picnics and some small tutorials/stalls. Passes for these extra events are limited due to space limitations, so book early to make sure you claim your pass. A schedule of events will be available shortly.
The MLP Convention - 12th November 2005
Convention attractions include: over forty stalls on show - including Hasbro's own official stall - bursting with displays of My Little Pony collections and all the latest My Little Pony items; tutorials; special guests, competitions, entertainment in the form of dance, drama and a My Little Pony fashion show, an EXCLUSIVE My Little Pony film preview, a live charity auction and even a My Little Pony disco. This year's convention is in support of The Starlight Foundation.
Competitions:
Custom Pony Competition, Pony Scene Competition, Custom Pony Building Competition, Fancy Dress Competition, Pony Stylist, Drawing Competition and Dance Competition.
Tickets
THREE DAY PASS
Limited Edition - only NINE TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Adult £12.50 - USD $24.00 - Euro 20.00
Child £5.50 - USD $11.00 - Euro 9.00
This pass entitles you to attend the pre-convention 'Extra My Little Pony Events' on the 10th and 11th November 2005 and your ticket to the International My Little Pony Convention on the 12th November 2005. This pass also entitles you to free admission to the My Little Pony disco taking place on the evening of the 12th November at New Century House.
TWO DAY PASS
Limited Edition - only 15 tickets provisionally available.
Adult £9.50 - USD$19.00 - Euro 14.00
Child £3.50 - USD$7.00 - Euro 6.00
This pass entitles you to attend the pre-convention 'Extra My Little Pony Events' on the 11th November 2005 and includes your ticket to the International My Little Pony Convention on the 12th November 2005.
ONE DAY PASS
Adults £2.00 - $4.00 - Euro 3.00
Child: £0.75 - $2.00 - Euro 1.50
This pass entitles you to attend the International My Little Pony Convention on the 12th November 2005.
History of The International My Little Pony Convention:
The first International My Little Pony Convention was held in 2004. This event took place on the 27th November 2004 in Morecambe, England and attracted over three hundred My Little Pony collectors from all over the globe.
The 2004 International My Little Pony Convention amassed a large amount of media attention and was featured in The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Mirror, The Times, The Guardian, The Citizen and The Morecambe Visitor. News regarding the convention was published worldwide, with articles printed for public perusal in newspapers such as The Canadian National Post. They were also featured on the North West BBC news and on several radio stations within the UK and Europe. A full 2004 convention report can be viewed at the MLP Convention website.