POPPED: A Pop Culture Event

Get ready to dive into the ultimate celebration of nostalgia and modern fandom! POPPED! (A Pop Culture Expo) is taking over the Atlantic City Boardwalk on March 21, 2026, for a high-energy day packed with icons, interactive experiences, and rare collectibles.

Meet legends from every corner of pop culture, including:

• James Saito: The original Shredder from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie!
• Ginger Lynn Allen: The legendary pop culture icon and actress.
• John Zaffis: Known as the "Godfather of the Paranormal" (Haunted Collector).
• Wrestling Legends: "Trash-talk" with ECW OGs Tommy Cairo, Gary Wolf, and the famed Joel Gertner.
• Screen & Special FX Stars: Horror icon Tina Krause, Special FX artist Jeff Goodwin, and Terrifier 2 producer Steve Barton.
• More Favorites: Santiago Cirilo (The Walking Dead), Ken Gerhard, Mike Familant, and television personality Ronny Le Blanc.
• Master class of pop culture excellence; Actress Tara Buckman, lengendary beatles historian Charles Rosenay, and local legend Father Evil
• and new pop cultire icon DENNIS "Reggie" McDonald!

This isn't just a "walk-through" expo—it’s fully interactive!

• Retro Gaming Tournaments from game masters ORIGIN of PLAY: Battle it out for supremacy in classic gaming competitions.
• The ECW Promo Experience: Step in front of the camera with wrestling legends to cut your own professional, edited wrestling promo.
• Paranormal Investigation Class: Learn the trade from John Zaffis himself in an exclusive workshop.
• VIP "Cannabis Etiquette" Bus: Join Bad Boy legend Dennis McDonald for a 45-minute tour and etiquette session on the Kismet Proclivities party bus.
• Cocktails & AMAs: Enjoy unique 3BR Distillery cocktails with Tina Krause or dive into a private Terrifier 2 Q&A.
• Throwback Dance Party: VIPs start the celebration early with a Friday night dance party!

Browse a curated show floor featuring:

• Comics & Killer Collectibles: For the rare finds and must-have issues.
• Fine Art: Explore the works of pop culture artist Scott Spillman.
• Unique Tech & Lifestyle: From Ultimate Wireless to the Kismet Proclivities experience.
• Exclusives: Score limited edition event tees, commemorative enamel pins, and "throwback" mystery goodie bags.

AND SO MUCH MORE!

• Date: March 21, 2026
• Location: ACX1 Studios on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
• Time: 10:30 AM (VIP) / 11:30 AM (General Public) to 7:00 PM
• Impact: A portion of all ticket sales supports the Battlefield Commander Foundation, providing scholarships for children of fallen heroes.

Whether you're a hardcore collector, a horror fanatic, or just love a good throwback, POPPED! is the place to be. Don't just watch pop culture—be part of it!

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