In-person event located at the
Northern Kentucky Coverntion Center
1 West Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011, USA
Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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2026 In-person event hours:
Saturday, September 12th: 10am to 6pm
Sunday, September 13th: 10am to 5pm
Guests will be revealed on a regular basis as the convention draws closer.
Panel programming will be revealed 2 to 3 weeks prior to the convention.
PASSES:
• Weekend passes: $60.00 each; only available online
• Day passes (Saturday or Sunday): $40.00 each; available online and at the door
Click here to purchase passes to Power-Con / MOTUFest.
Children 12 and under may enter the show for free, but must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian, 18 years or older. This is the same general access granted by Saturday, Sunday, or Weekend passes.
EXCLUSIVES
• Exclusive #1: Mondo 1:12 scale 200x style Anti-Eternia He-Man – $115.00 each
• Exclusive #2: “Tekko” Souvenir MOTUFest T-Shirt – black only – $30.00 to $35.00 each, depending on selected size
• Exclusive #3: “Gauntlet” Souvenir MOTUFest T-Shirt – black only – $30.00 to $35.00 each, depending on selected size
• Exclusive #4: “Battle for Cincinnati” Souvenir MOTUFest T-Shirt – black, white, tan, or blue – $30.00 to $35.00 each, depending on selected size
• Exclusive #5 MOTUFest 2026 MOTU’style Pin – $10.00 each ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW
• Exclusive #6: MOTUFest Logo T-Shirt – black only – $25.00 to $30.00 each, depending on size ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW
• There is general parking at the Kenton Country Parking Garage across from the convention center at
220 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011
This parking garage has a variable rate, which could be as high as $30.00 to $40.00 per vehicle for the day with only one exit allowed from the garage.
• For those staying at the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter, parking is available for a self-parking rate of $20.00 per vehicle per day with only one exit allowed from the garage,
or a valet rate of $20.00 per vehicle for the day with in-and-out privileges (be sure to tip the valet),
or a valet rate of $42.00 per vehicle for overnight parking with in-and-out privileges (be sure to tip the valet).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please review the FAQs below before contacting Power-Con / MOTUFest:
Click here for the General Q&A.
Click here for Attendee Q&A.
Click here for Non-Attendee Q&A.
Click here to read our Convention Policies.
GENERAL:
Q. There is a password protecting the Tickets page. How do I gain access?
A. Attendee sales go live on Saturday, March 7th at 9:00am Pacific / 12:00 noon Eastern.
At that time, the password prompt will disappear, and the store widget will load so you can start your pre-order.
Q. So exactly how does the pre-order process work?
A. When Attendee sales begin, the store widget will load where you can add your items for purchase. Please click the + or – signs to the right of each item to add and adjust each item to the quantity you desire. When you have the quantities entered for everything that you want, you then click on “Add to Cart” near the bottom right of the store widget. Then follow any remaining prompts and enter any information requested until you complete your order.
• Please note that Adult passes are required. You cannot complete an order without at least one Weekend, Saturday, or Sunday Pass.
• The Mondo 1:12 200x style Anti-Eternia He-Man figure is limited to two figures per order. So if you and a friend want to attend, and you each want two figures, then you will need to place separate orders.
• Attendees are limited to only two Child passes per Adult pass (eg: each Saturday Pass is limited to two Saturday Child Passes). If you add more than two child passes per adult pass, those will be removed by the system within 24 hours to reduce you back to the limit. This is the only hiccup in the current system.
• For all shirts, you will be asked later in the ordering process to specify your size/color preferences. Also, after you click “Add to “Cart,” you will be surveyed on the following screen to enter a Shipping address on a single line. Please enter it in this format:
123 Street, City, OH 43235
You might be prompted to enter your shipping address more than once, but you only need to enter it one time. So ignore any additional shipping address survey prompts. Shirts will be shipped to Domestic fans before the convention. International fans will need to pick up their shirts at MOTUFest at the Retro Rags booth.
Only shirts are shipped to Domestic Attendees. Toy exclusives and shirts for International Attendees must be picked up at the show.
• Once you have clicked on “Add to Cart,” you don’t have to worry about an item selling out as long as you complete your order within 15 minutes. As long as you follow the prompts, and agree to the Terms & Conditions of the sale near the end, you should find that this is a very smooth and self-explanatory process.
Q. Do you have a payment plan, or is everything due all at once?
A. Payment is due in full at the time a pre-order is made directly from Power-Con & MOTUFest. We have no payment plan or delayed payment option.
Q. What payment methods do you accept?
A. For online payments, we accept credit card payments from Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
For passes purchased at the door, we accept those same three credit cards, and also cash.
No other payment methods are accepted, including American Expess and Paypal.
Q. Is the Power-Con website a secure site?
A. The Power-Con site is secured by HTTPS, and the Purple Pass store widget that we use for sales on the site is also secure. Any order you place goes through that widget is a secure transaction. Every once in a while a user will get a warning that the Power-Con website is not a secure site. This is because we have still have some old HTTP code floating around that can cause that secure site warning when loading on a HTTPS site. But rest assured that the site is secure.
Q. What are the production numbers of the exclusives?
A. We are unable to provide any information in regards to production numbers, quotas, etc. Just know they are limited, and almost all past Power-Con exclusives have held or increased their value. Some have skyrocketed in value!
Q. Why are the exclusives a fixed quantity and not made-to-order?
A. Exclusives are often produced with fixed quantities. This has partly to do with factories having strict schedules which requires companies to plan things far in advance. Therefore, a company needs to know exact quantities so factory line times are accurate and the required raw materials will be available. Doing a made-to-order production can add significant lead time because of the unknown quantity, which can then push out scheduling line time at the factory, which ultimately means risking not having the product in time for a scheduled event. So be sure to order as soon as possible once pre-sales begin.
Q. Do the exclusives come with any additional accessories that are not pictures?
A. Please note that the product you see here is not final, and subject to change including, but not limited to, accessories, colors, and details.
Q. Will there be customer service stock of the exclusives in case people get figures that are somehow incomplete, broken, or painted incorrectly and then need replacements?
A. If you received an item that contains a severe factory error or defect, you can contact us to discuss an exchange or return/refund. BUT as a general policy, due to the limited nature of the items, the exclusives are sold as-is and are non-refundable. So do not pre-order the exclusives if you are not comfortable with that risk. All sales are final.
Q. How long do I have to contact you to discuss a severe factory error or defect?
A. Once you have claimed & picked up your Power-Con or MOTUFest exclusives at the convention, or once your exclusives have shown as delivered, you then have 30 calendar days to contact us to discuss a severe factory error or defect with your purchased exclusive. We will accept no further requests once that 30 calendar day window has passed. It is also possible that we may run out of customer service stock by the time you contact us, in which case a return/refund may be your only option. Please note that even though we will review requests sent within that 30 calendar day window, the exclusives are sold as-is, are non-refundable, and all sales are final.
ATTENDEES:
Q. If any of the exclusives sell out during the pre-sale, will they still be available at the convention?
A. As a rule of thumb, if something sells out during the pre-sale, then it is no longer available. That said, it’s always possible retailers on the show floor might be selling the exclusives they purchased (if they purchased any) at an increased price.
Q. I got a receipt for my order but only got barcodes for my Attendee passes. So how do I check-in, and then how do I claim the exclusives at Power-Con / MOTUFest?
A. All Attendees will check-in at Registration, including those who pre-ordered passes. To check in, you must show the staff at Registration your:
• Saturday/Sunday/Weekend/ barcode(s), via a print out from home or on your smart device
• Photo ID (valid USA driver’s license or international passport)
• While it is not required, we also recommend that you print out and bring your receipt along with your Saturday/Sunday/Weekend/ barcodes, or have that receipt available on your smart device.
While all you need is the barcodes and ID to check-in at Registration, it doesn’t hurt to have all your paperwork with you just in case!
You will use your pass barcodes to get your Weekend, Saturday, or Sunday Passes. After scanning your pass barcodes, the people working at Registration will give you everything for your entire order:
• wristbands or badges will be provided at Registation.
• souvenir t-shirts that were pre-ordered will have already been mailed to Domestic Attendees. International Attendees will need to pick them up at the Retro Rags booth on the show floor.
• the MOTUFest logo souvenir t-shirt can be purchased at the Retro Rags booth on the show floor.
• souvenir enamel pins can be purchased at Registration.
• for toy exclusives that you purchased online during the pre-order, special redemption tickets will be given to you for the exclusives that you then take to the Toy Booth on the show floor (see the program guide at the show for more info) to redeem for your exclusives. Do NOT lose your redemption tickets for your exclusives, as they will NOT be replaced. Keep them securely on your person at all times until you choose to redeem them at Power-Con’s Toy Booth. The volunteer staff managing the Toy Booth will stamp your redemption ticket(s) and give you the corresponding exclusives. You can keep the stamped redemption ticket(s) as a souvenir if you’d like. Once they are stamped, they are no longer valid. You will also be required to sign a pick-up sheet that verifies you have received the exclusives, as well as understand and agree to our on-site policies. Toy exclusives are NOT shipped to you!
Q. Why do some of my items on my receipt say “Will Call” and have no barcode?
A. Only passes (Weekend Pass, Saturday Pass, Sunday Pass) typically have barcodes that you use to check-in at Registration. Everything else is “Will Call”, meaning you claim those items at Registration during checking in. Please see the previous question about how the exclusives work with redemption tickets at the Toy Booth.
Q. Oh no! I lost my e-mail with the Saturday/Sunday/Weekend/ barcodes. What do I do?
A. It’s important that you keep the receipt and barcodes originally e-mailed to you. You can check-in with a print-out of the barcodes, or by scanning your smart device after you have loaded the e-mail with the barcode you received. But if you’ve accidentally lost or deleted that e-mail, we can resend it to you. Please click here to contact us to request a new barcode. You have to send us the first and last name that was on the order, and the e-mail from which you are contacting us much match the one used to place the order. Also, please note that you can only use the barcode that is associated with your order to check-in one time at Registration.
Q. Can we buy our tickets at the door at Power-Con or MOTUFest to enter the show?
A. You should be able to purchase Saturday and/or Sunday passes at the door. There is always a chance we could sell out of passes so we encourage people to pre-order their passes.
Please note that Weekend Passes are online-only.
Also, we have some shirts that are pre-order-only. In addition, there is a chance the Mondo exclusive might sell out before the show.
Q. As an Attendee, how many of each exclusive can I order?
A. Limits on exclusives vary by item. Limits, when they apply, will be listed on each item on the store widget during the pre-sale. All Attendee orders must be picked up by the person who placed the order. The name on the order, and name on the ID need to match when claiming the items at Power-Con or MOTUFest.
Q. How long will the pre-orders last for the souvenir t-shirts?
A. Pre-orders for the souvenir t-shirts will end on Sunday, August 8th. Domestic Attendees will have their shirts mailed to them before the show, and International Attendees must pick up their shirts at the Retro Rags booth on the show floor. Most shirts are pre-order only.
Q. Do I need to register an account to pre-order my passes and exclusives?
A. No. Everything is done via the online store widget. You do not need to have a prior registered ID to login.
Q. Do we purchase our ticket / access pass separately from the exclusives?
A. They are all ordered at the same time on the same store widget, where all passes and exclusives are presented. Once everything is added to your cart, the items are secure for 15 minutes as long as you complete your order within that time frame. If you do not complete your order during checkout, you will not be charged for a pass or any exclusives that were in your cart, and those items will be returned to inventory.
Q. It looks like I can proceed to checkout without an Attendee pass. Does this mean I can skip those and just order the exclusives?
A. No, and it only appears that way at first glance. Attendee badges are required during pre-order. At some point during the order, the system will give you a warning if you are missing an Attendee badge. If that happens, you will need to go back to the item listing on the store widget to add an Attendee pass.
Q. I already placed my order, but I decided I’d like to add some additional items. Is it possible to do this?
A. There is no way to add additional items if you have already placed your order. Sorry! If you decide later that you want additional items, then you will have to order another pass to the show and purchase additional items with a second order.
Q. So what happens to my pre-ordered Attendee pass and exclusives if I longer make it to the convention? What are my options?
A. If you have one of the following: a personal medical emergency, family emergency, or death in the family, we will refund your purchases in full. The only condition is that you must provide some proof (such as a note from a physician, a police report, etc. It must be an official memo or document, and not simply your account of events). We appreciate everyone’s understanding in this matter as we realize it can be a delicate subject. After providing the proof specified earlier, the only other alternative to a refund is that you make arrangements through another Attendee to pick up your order at the show. If you have another Attendee who can pick up your order for you, and will provide the proof requested, then please contact us for more info on how to proceed.
Otherwise, the Attendee tickets and exclusive purchases are non-refundable. If your exclusives are not picked up by 5pm EST on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, your order will be forfeited.
NON-ATTENDEES:
Q. Will you offer Non-Attendee pre-orders for the Mondo exclusive?
A. At this time, we do not plan to offer Non-Attendee pre-sales. This could always change. But for now, the plan is to offer pre-sales to Attendees and Exhibitors. Then the exclusive will be available for purchase at the show. If inventory remains after the show, we will offer that inventory at a later date to Non-Attendees for purchase plus shipping and handling.
Q. I’m a Non-Attendee and I really want your souvenir t-shirts and/or souvenir pin. Is there any way at all for me to purchase those?
A. Sorry, but these are exclusive to Attendees and Exhibitors. If you know someone attending the show, we suggest asking that person if they could help you out. But please know that any deals you work out with a Power-Con or MOTUFest Attendee or Exhibitor is done so at your own risk and are not the responsibility of Power-Con.
Q. If you DO end up offering the Mondo exclusive to Non-Attendees after the convention, how much will shipping/handling be on the exclusives for Non-Attendees?
A. Shipping is expensive! We are not able to absorb any of the shipping costs into our prices like Amazon. In fact, in some cases, the shipping cost could outweigh the cost of the exclusive. We only ship once a year and do not have access to shipping discounts. We apologize for this but the total shipping and handling charge is beyond our control.
For USA orders, we would probably use USPS Priority shipping or UPS Ground (depending on which we found to be cheaper for each shipment). For international shipments, we would probably use USPS Priority International. All orders would also include a small handling fee to cover shipping supplies and packing labor. Also, all orders would include insurance. For international packages, this price would not include any customs/VAT charges you have to pay, if charged to you by your country.
CONVENTION POLICIES:
Code of Conduct
Power-Con and MOTUFest provide a fun, safe, and harassment-free convention experience for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, body size, national origin, or religion. Attendees must adhere to commonsense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. We will not tolerate harassment of anyone or offensive behavior in any form. Convention participants violating these rules may be expelled from Power-Con or MOTUFest without refund and, depending on the severity of the violation, may face criminal punishment and/or civil liability. All participants of Power-Con or MOTUFest should not display goods or wear outfits that are over-sexualized or contain depictions of extreme violence. In addition, exhibitors and guests should not use images or material at their booth or table that surpass a PG-13 rating. If you are being harassed or feel your safety is at risk, or if you witness someone violating this policy, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the Power-Con or MOTUFest staff (who can be identified with a yellow Staff badge) or a Power-Con volunteer (who can be identified with a green Volunteer badge). If you see something, please say something to a Power-Con or MOTUFest representative as this enables us to better help others. If necessary, we will involve security or local law enforcement, and/or we will do what is within our power to assist those experiencing harassment, so they feel safe for the duration of the convention.
Facial coverings & masks
Facial coverings are currently not required for the show, but you are more than welcome to wear a face covering if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Badges
Always wear your badge or wristband! You will need your badge or wristband to attend any Power-Con or MOTUFest events during regular show hours. Always keep your badge and wristband visible. If you are asked to show your badge or wristband, and photo ID, please do so. Badges and wristbands are non-transferable. Do not give your badge or wristband to a friend or to people outside the event when you leave Power-Con or MOTUFest. Random ID checks are possible, so make sure you have your badge or wristband, and photo ID available.
Bag Check
For the additional safety of all Power-Con and MOTUFest participants, a bag check may be implemented at the entrance to the convention. This may apply to any or all Power-Con or MOTUFest participants, and random floor checks may also occur. Any participant who refuses to cooperate with police, security, or Power-Con / MOTUFest staff & volunteers about a bag check will be expelled from Power-Con or MOTUFest without a refund.
Cosplay Competition
Power-Con:
Sometimes Power-Con features a cosplay competition with prizes. We might offer a competition for younger cosplayers that are ages 12 and under, and a second cosplay competition for ages 13 & up. We urge competitors to consider cosplay based on their favorite vintage or modern toys. Power-Con is an all-ages, family-friendly event and we encourage everyone to join in the fun.
MOTUFest:
Sometimes MOTUFest features a cosplay competition with prizes. We might offer a competition for younger cosplayers that are ages 12 and under, and a second cosplay competition for ages 13 & up. We urge competitors to consider cosplay based on their favorite Masters of the Universe or Princess of Power characters. MOTUFest is an all-ages, family-friendly event and we encourage everyone to join in the fun.
Costume Props
NO functional props or weapons are allowed at Power-Con or MOTUFest. ALL costume props and weapons must be inspected at the show floor entrance. Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security.
• All cosplay costume props and weapons must conform to state and federal law.
• Projectile cosplay costume props and weapons must be rendered inoperable.
• Functional arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver.
• Cosplay costume swords and costume “bladed-weapons / spiked-weapons” must be stored on your person.
• Cosplay costumes featuring stilts must be approved.
• Due to crowds and safety issues, people in oversized costumes may be asked to leave the show room for a period of time.
Police, security, or Power-Con / MOTUFest staff and volunteers reserve the right to spot-check costume props or weapons in the show room. If you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume props or weapons to Power-Con or MOTUFest.
Handcarts, Trolleys, Rolling Luggage, Bicycles, Scooters, and Hoverboards
For safety reasons, handcarts, trolleys, and rolling luggage will not be allowed into the Power-Con or MOTUFest show room or the panel room. Attendees found in the show room or in the panel room with these items will be asked to leave the show room. Bicycles, scooters, and hoverboards are not allowed at Power-Con, MOTUFest or the Northern Kentucky Coverntion Center.
Pets
Power-Con and MOTUFest does not allow pets or emotional support animals into the event. We DO allow for the admission of SERVICE animals. Even if your service animal is wearing an ID identifying them as a service animal, you may still be stopped by police, security, or Power-Con / MOTUFest staff or volunteers to provide proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal. Power-Con and MOTUFest have the right to expel an attendee and their service animal if the service animal disrupts the event or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Handouts
No handing out of anything, including fliers, stickers, cards, or any promotional item, is allowed at Power-Con or MOTUFest, except from within a table or booth in the Power-Con or MOTUFest show room.
Sitting in the show room, in entrance ways, or in panel room aisle ways
By order of the fire marshal, sitting on the main show room floor, in entrance ways, or in panel room aisle ways is not allowed. Lounge areas are located throughout the Northern Kentucky Coverntion Center.
Smoking, including E-cigarettes and vaping products
The Northern Kentucky Coverntion Center is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not permitted within the building itself. Guests who smoke are permitted to do so outside, preferably in dedicated smoking areas.
Recording & live-streaming during panels and on the convention show floor
Unless stated otherwise at the start of a panel, video recording or live-streaming is not allowed during panels.
Unless stated otherwise at the start of a panel, photography is permitted during panels.
It is okay to film/interview/photograph/otherwise record on the convention floor for broadcast, but only with verbal consent/assent or written permission of those you are filming/interviewing/otherwise recording. Please respect the wishes of any guests, attendees, and/or exhibitors in this regard. It is your responsibility to get permission from anyone you film or photograph.