For all lovers of tea, top hats and the amazing blending of the Victorian area with the imagination of the future, we will be having a celebration of all things Steampunk in the new lobby of the Hilton venue all weekend!

Make sure to head over to check out all things tea and cog related this weekend!

image by the immutable Dr. Geof

At a time when Earth faces severe food shortages and recurring threats from outer space, the Interplanet Space Fleet (ISF) plays a vital role in the defence and sustainability of the planet, while at the same time maintaining our quest to explore and expand into the Solar System.

Much of this activity has centred around the ISF’s most distinguished officer, Colonel Dan Dare. He and his associates – Albert Fitzwilliam Digby, Professor Jocelyn Peabody,
Hank Hogan and others – have encountered and successfully thwarted numerous attacks by alien races and individuals, including the infamous Mekon and the Treens from
northern Venus.

 The ISF continues to play a large part in Earth’s defence network, and has commissioned Haynes to produce this Space Fleet Operations Manual for its personnel, cadets and those interested in the part it has played from our first steps into space to the exploration of the solar system and beyond.

 The SPACE FLEET OPERATIONS MANUAL features:

 ·        A personal introduction by the Controller of Space Fleet, Dan Dare.

·        A history of spaceflight, propulsion systems and our first steps to the Moon and Mars.

·        Fully detailed and comprehensively annotated cutaway drawings of the principal ISF spaceships, space stations and installations, along with many of the alien craft that Space Fleet has encountered to date, by renowned cutaway artist  Graham Bleathman.

·        Profiles of ISF personnel, and the aliens they have faced over the years.

·        Space Fleet history: a guide to ISF’s missions and Dan Dare’s adventures.

Based on the classic Dan Dare comic strip that appeared in Eagle magazine during the 1950s and 1960s, this Haynes Manual is fully authorised by the Dan Dare Corporation Limited.

Come see this exclusive preview at Graham's table in the Brunels old station venue!

This is a final call for Exhibitor bookings for BCExpo 2013. Online tables sales end at 10pm today (Sunday 5th may)

Due to demand, online sales of visitor tickets will remain open until 10pm Wednesday 8th May.

If you have purchased online tickets and have not yet received them, please get in touch with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP!

As always, Visitor tickets are available at the main venue, on the day, all weekend!

*please note, on the door tickets prices will be higher than pre-sale ticket prices. Pre-sale tickets holders will be allowed entry to venue before on the door ticket sales begin.

We can now confirm that Shelly will be taking portfolio reviews on both days! Saturday from 3pm and Sunday from 11am at the Hilton Venue.

Spaces are very limited so to pre-register, please contact us here  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Want to get involved in this years event and help out at the show, this is your final chance to register!

See full details here: http://www.bristolexpo.co.uk/index.php/8-expo-main/54-want-to-get-involved-in-bcexpo-2013

If you are wanting to attend the fantastic Manga Workshops by wonderfully talented Asuka Tanaka, get in quick as places are going fast!
See here for full details http://www.bristolexpo.co.uk/index.php/8-expo-main/227-manga-workshops-with-asuka-tanaka

Spaces are limited so to pre-register, please contact us here  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Asuka has also produced these fantastic and totally cute BCExpo 2013 mugs! See her table in the Brunels old station venue to snatch one up!