{"id":639751,"date":"2026-10-24T06:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T06:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/639751\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T06:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T06:36:15","slug":"in-photos-thousands-flock-to-auckland-showgrounds-for-armageddon-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/639751\/","title":{"rendered":"In photos: Thousands flock to Auckland showgrounds for Armageddon Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of people are packing out the Auckland Showgrounds this Labour weekend to attend the Armageddon Expo.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers expected to welcome around 50,000 attendees, calling it one of the biggest expos yet, with more exhibitors, guests and events than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>Armageddon Expo offers fans a range of gaming experiences, collectables, merchandise and memorabilia, along with the chance to meet the stars behind their favourite shows, films and games. Key events include cosplay parades, K-pop showcases, amusement rides and trading card tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>The celebrity line-up includes a reunion of the Supernatural cast, as well as stars from High School Musical, Star Treck, Criminal Minds, Lord of The Rings, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Many attendees arrive in cosplay, dressed as characters from films, books, comics and video games. As well as dressing the part, cosplayers also often play the character. Some spend hours preparing their outfits, makeup and props.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s some of the best get-ups from today:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-attendee-dressed-up-for-the-armageddon-expo-over-labour-w-ZUDIWHEPRFHVNFUBEYQFOCG6BE.jpg\" alt=\"An attendee dressed up for the Armageddon Expo over Labour weekend.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">An attendee dressed up for the Armageddon Expo over Labour weekend. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/greens-co-leader-chloe-swarbrick-speaks-with-armageddon-expo-DPM5YGF4JZBQJIGX333LCFQDOA.jpg\" alt=\"Greens co-leader Chl&#xF6;e Swarbrick speaks with Armageddon Expo attendees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">Greens co-leader Chl\u00f6e Swarbrick speaks with Armageddon Expo attendees. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-cosplayers-at-armageddon-expo-who-said-they-spent-3-4-ho-VGXXJV46MZCRDFY2E22N2SHH6Y.jpg\" alt=\"Two cosplayers at Armageddon Expo who said they spent 3-4 hours getting ready.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">Two cosplayers at Armageddon Expo who said they spent 3-4 hours getting ready. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-attendee-of-the-armageddon-expo-poses-for-a-photo-7PSV7S2GF5DPLHOI6TM5EWGCX4.jpg\" alt=\"An attendee of the Armageddon Expo poses for a photo.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">An attendee of the Armageddon Expo poses for a photo. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-armageddon-expo-attendee-waves-in-front-of-a-branded-car-XC3V5WTWA5FYBMI2HJ4PIHWWGA.jpg\" alt=\"An Armageddon Expo attendee waves in front of a branded car for the E Blacks, NZ's national esports team.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">An Armageddon Expo attendee waves in front of a branded car for the E Blacks, NZ&#8217;s national esports team. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-cosplayers-pose-outside-the-auckland-showgrounds-at-the-XKCB3EHLK5AQTPOOETXMMR7WRM.jpg\" alt=\"Two cosplayers pose outside the Auckland Showgrounds at the Armageddon Expo.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">Two cosplayers pose outside the Auckland Showgrounds at the Armageddon Expo. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-man-dressed-as-the-orange-guy-poses-for-cameras-at-armaged-EZPXPJS4YFH6RMP5WIELUYVXOA.jpg\" alt=\"A man dressed as the Orange Guy poses for cameras at Armageddon Expo, with a QR code encouraging people to enrol to vote.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-hi5x8q-0 cWTYyG image-metadata\">A man dressed as the Orange Guy poses for cameras at Armageddon Expo, with a QR code encouraging people to enrol to vote. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thousands of people are packing out the Auckland Showgrounds this Labour weekend to attend the Armageddon Expo. 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