01 · Artists
Meet the people behind the toys
Watch them draw, sign and talk through the work. Ask the question you came with.
First time at DCon?
Your first
DCon starts
here.
A straight-talking guide for first-time collectors: what to see, what it costs, how to get there, and how to leave with a story — not just a shopping bag.
700+ exhibitors350+ artists30,000 collectors
NOV 2027
LAS
VEGAS THE EXPO · WORLD MARKET CENTER
VEGAS THE EXPO · WORLD MARKET CENTER
What to expect
Not a trade show.
A room full of people
making things.
Designer toys, original art, custom drops and the artists behind them — all under one roof. Here is what a first visit actually feels like.
02 · Live art
See it made in front of you
Live painting, custom pieces and booth demos happen all weekend — not just on a screen.
03 · Asian designer toys
Find the next wave first
The brands, IPs and independent studios driving the collector conversation right now.
04 · Exclusives
Learn the drop rules
Where limited pieces live, how queues work, and which booths are worth your first hour.
Tickets
Pick your first ticket.
Start with the official ticket page. Prices below are 2026 reference points — 2027 on-sale prices and inclusions are confirmed by DCon.
Day Pass01
from$36early / $45 regular
- One day on the show floor
- All open exhibitor areas
- First-Timer Desk access
Weekend Pass02
from$64early / $80 regular
- All three show days
- Time to walk every route
- Best for a first full weekend
VIP Pass03
from$120early / $150 regular
- For the serious first-timer
- VIP inclusions per DCon
- Plan around the drops
Ticket prices are shown as 2026 reference values from DCon's public ticketing page. This page does not sell tickets. Always confirm the current price, entry time and inclusions on the official ticket page.
Getting there
Make the trip
part of the plan.
Most first-timers come from California. The difference between a good and a bad first DCon is often decided before you land: how you get there, where you sleep, and how you get to the hall.
Bus from LA
The budget route. Roughly 4–5 hours depending on traffic and operator; book an early departure if you want a full first day.
Budget-friendly · longer travel dayFly from LA
About an hour in the air. The fastest option if your time is worth more than the fare; factor in airport transfers on both ends.
Fastest · book early for faresExplore the show
Three ways to walk
the floor.
The show is big. Do not try to see everything. Pick a route, follow it for two hours, then let the floor surprise you.
Concept floor planNot the official map
First-Timer Desk is just inside the entrance.Official floor map ↗
Route 01
Original artists
Artist Alley first. Meet makers, see original work, then follow the crowd to the main stage.
Route 02
The $50 starter
One small piece, one print, one surprise. A first haul without blowing the whole trip budget.
Route 03
Asian designer toys
Start in the Asian Toy Zone, then follow the Passport booths to the drops you actually want.
FIRST DCON · 2027
PASSPORT
YOUR FIRST VISIT · NO PURCHASE NEEDED
ARTIST
LIVE
ASIA
STAGE
PASSPORT
DCon
ONE RIBBON · ONE BADGE
Collect stamps by doing, not buying.
First DCon Passport
Leave with
a story, not
just a bag.
01
Pick it up
Get a free passport at the First-Timer Desk, just inside the entrance.
02
Do simple things
Visit partner booths, listen to an artist, watch a demo. Each completed activity earns a stamp.
03
Redeem a badge
Collect enough stamps and trade them for a limited artist-designed badge. No purchase required.
Passport perk: 10% off selected regular items at participating booths. Stamps are activities, not receipts.
Guided tours
Let someone
show you the
shortcuts.
Small-group tours run across the weekend for first-timers who want a guide, not a map. Twelve people per tour. Free, but limited.
Ask about tours ↗Tour times and meeting points are confirmed on site. This page does not take tour bookings.