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‘You Gotta Dress Up': Thousands Expected as Boston Fan Expo 2018 Begins

The Boston Fan Expo is being held Aug. 10-12 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

If you’re heading into Boston this weekend, odds are you’ll see some colorful characters joining you around the city as thousands of people are getting in the spirit for Boston Fan Expo 2018, formerly known as Comic-Con.

Thousands of people are getting in the spirit this weekend for Boston Fan Expo 2018, formerly known as Comic-Con.

Friday night's big headline is that the cast of "Back to the Future" is at the expo, including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. Fans of all ages were lined up to meet them, including one father and son who lined up early for Lloyd.

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Car from back to the Future, the Delorean.
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Jawa with glowing yellow eyes is from Star Wars
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Anna from Frozen
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Master Roshi from Dragonball Z
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Freddy Kruger costume
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A collection of light sabers
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V for Vendetta cosplay
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A Ghostbusters backpack
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Two people dressed from Steven Universe as Pink Diamond and Pearl
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The whole Simpsons family
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Death Stroke from the Batman series
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R2D2 from Star Wars
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An alternate version of the Spiderman suit
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Slimer from Ghostbusters makes an appearance
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Wonder Woman costume
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Many looks for Captain America
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A group of children show off their cosplay
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A busy robot at the convention
Cast members from "Back to the Future" speak to those assembled at the Fan Expo.
Cast members from "Back to the Future" speak to those assembled at the Fan Expo.
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At the expo, you can get up close and personal with your favorite stars and you can also dress like your favorite characters.

The event is a haven for collectors who can find countless booths filled with memorabilia, toys and posters. 

The expo is being held Aug. 10-12 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

For more information on hours or to buy tickets, click here.

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