MOTUFest 2026 Details: Dates, Tickets, Exclusives, and More

Big news for Masters of the Universe fans! The team behind Power-Con has been building excitement for MOTUFest, the unofficial He-Man and She-Ra fan convention heading to Greater Cincinnati on September 12 and 13, 2026. The announcement, made on March 7, 2026, makes it clear that the organizers heard the community loud and clear, citing fans’ ongoing enthusiasm as a driving force behind their return to the world of MOTU. Tickets and exclusives are already available for purchase, so collectors will want to act fast to lock in their spots and snag any limited items tied to the event. A guest list has also been posted and will be updated regularly as new names are added, giving attendees plenty of reasons to keep checking back. Hotel booking information and the event location are available as well, making it easy to start planning your trip now. Whether you are a lifelong He-Man or a She-Ra fan, this is shaping up to be a must-attend gathering for the MOTU collector community. We will be keeping a close eye on updates as more details roll in, so stay tuned for the latest on MOTUFest 2026!

Event Details

MOTUFest 2026 is heading to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY, and we could not be more excited! The event takes over the Ballroom on the 3rd floor across two action-packed days: Saturday, September 12th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, September 13th from 10am to 5pm. Guests will be revealed on a rolling basis as the convention approaches, and panel programming will be announced two to three weeks before the show.

Ticket Information

Weekend passes are $60 each and are only available online, while day passes for either Saturday or Sunday run $40 each and can be snagged online or at the door. Even better, kids 12 and under get in free as long as they are accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian who is 18 or older. Attendee sales went live on March 7th, so if you have not grabbed your passes yet, now is the time.

Weekend Pass — $60.00

• General access to the show for age 13 and older.
• Online sales only; not available at the door.
• Subject to Terms and Conditions on checkout.

Weekend Child Pass — $0.00

• Limit of two per adult weekend pass.
• General access to the show for age 12 and under.
• Must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian who is 18 years or older.
• Online sales only; not available at the door.
• Max of 2 per paid adult ticket.

Saturday Pass — $40.00

• General access to the show for age 13 and over.
• Saturday only.

Saturday Child Pass — $0.00

• Limit of two per adult Saturday pass.
• General access to the show for age 12 and under.
• Saturday only.
• Must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian who is 18 years or older.
• Max of 2 per paid adult ticket.

Sunday Pass — $40.00

• General access to the show for age 13 and over.
• Sunday only.

Sunday Child Pass — $0.00

• Limit of two per adult Sunday pass.
• General access to the show for age 12 and under.
• Sunday only.
• Must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian who is 18 years or older.
• Max of 2 per paid adult ticket.

Exclusives

Now let’s talk exclusives, because this lineup is stacked. The headliner is a Mondo 1:12 scale 200x Anti-Eternia He-Man figure priced at $115, limited to two per order. In addition, a limited quantity of the Mondo 1:12 scale Anti-Eternia He-Man will be made available through BigBadToyStore. Preorders are set to go live on Friday, April 3 at 12pm ET, with the figure priced at $149.99 and a strict limit of 2 per customer. BBTS is currently targeting an October ship date for non-attendee orders. Alongside that are several souvenir tees, including the “Tekko,” “Gauntlet,” and “Battle for Cincinnati” designs ranging from $30 to $35 depending on size. The “Battle for Cincinnati” shirt comes in black, white, tan, or blue, while the others are black only. If you are attending in person, keep an eye out for two show-floor-only items: the MOTUFest 2026 MOTU-style Pin at $10 and the MOTUFest Logo T-Shirt at $25 to $30 depending on size. Those two cannot be ordered online, so you will need to grab them at the convention.

Mondo 1:12 Scale 200X Anti-Eternia He-Man — $115.00

Limited to 2 per order. Available online.

“Tekko” Souvenir MOTUFest T-Shirt — $30.00–$35.00

Black only. Available online.

“Gauntlet” Souvenir MOTUFest T-Shirt — $30.00–$35.00

Black only. Available online.

“Battle for Cincinnati” Souvenir MOTUFest T-Shirt — $30.00–$35.00

Available in black, white, tan, or blue. Available online.

MOTUFest 2026 MOTU-Style Pin — $10.00

Show floor only. Not available online.

MOTUFest Logo T-Shirt — $25.00–$30.00

Show floor only. Not available online.

Guest Creators and Companies

MOTUFest 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible gathering for fans and collectors, with Power-Con assembling a diverse lineup of guest creators, toy companies, social media influencers, and cosplayers. As of the penning of this article, on the creator side, attendees can look forward to meeting Brian Dobson, Jack Olesker, Nate Baertsch, Reilly Brown, Rob Lamb, and Tim Seeley. That is a seriously exciting roster for anyone who loves the talent behind the toys, comics, and media that keep this community thriving. On top of the creator lineup, several guest companies will be on hand, including Barbarossa Customs, Four Horsemen, and Mondo. Whether you are into custom figures, premium collectibles, or iconic sculpts, these are names that should get any MOTU collector’s heart racing. Having this kind of industry presence at a fan convention speaks volumes about the passion and dedication that Power-Con brings to the table. With influencers and cosplayers also confirmed as part of the guest roster, MOTUFest 2026 is clearly aiming to deliver something for every corner of the fandom. Stay tuned as more guest announcements roll in, because this lineup is only going to get bigger and better!

Brian Dobson

Brian Dobson is the incredible voice actor who brought some of the most iconic characters to life in the 2002 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series, including Skeletor, Keldor, King Hiss, Buzz-Off, and Webstor! With a full range of vocal talent spanning from warm and deep to devilish and growly, he has also lent his voice to hits like Dragon Ball Z, InuYasha, Transformers, and My Little Pony.

Jack Olesker

Jack Olesker is a legendary writer, director, and producer with nearly four decades in the industry and over 1,200 episodes of television to his name. Fans will know him as the creative force behind The New Adventures of He-Man at DIC Entertainment, as well as his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Super Mario Brothers, and the original development of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This is a must-see guest for any collector who grew up on the cartoons that brought our favorite toy lines to life!

Nate Baertsch

A hardcore Masters of the Universe fan since 1982, Nate Baertsch has contributed to the brand through mini comic work, packaging illustration for Masterverse and Origins, and figure design for MOTU Classics. He currently works full time with Four Horsemen Studios, helping build beloved properties like Mythic Legions, Cosmic Legions, and Figura Obscura. Collectors won’t want to miss the chance to connect with this passionate creator at MOTUFest 2026!

Reilly Brown

Reilly Brown is a top selling comic artist known for his work on several Deadpool titles for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Line Webtoon, bringing dynamic superhero action and unforgettable personality to every page. Collectors will be thrilled to know he’s currently working on the Masters of the Universe mini comics for Mattel as well as the ongoing MOTU comic book series for Dark Horse. This New Jersey native is a must-see guest creator at MOTUFest 2026!

Rob Lamb

Rob Lamb is a legendary storyboard artist and writer who brought the worlds of Filmation’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: Princess of Power to life on screen! He also lent his talents to beloved animated series like Shazam!, Bravestarr, and Ghostbusters. Collectors and fans won’t want to miss the chance to meet one of the creative minds behind the classic cartoons that started it all!

Tim Seeley

Tim Seeley is a powerhouse comic book writer and artist whose credits include Masters of the Universe, Nightwing, the Eisner-nominated Local Man, and the NY Times bestselling Hack/Slash. On the art side, he’s brought his talents to G.I. Joe, Godzilla VS Chicago, and more. A true collector at heart, Tim lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and an impressive 80s action figure collection, making him a perfect fit for MOTUFest 2026!

Barbarossa Customs

With over fifteen years of creating custom action figures and parts, Barbarossa Customs is a name well known to the MOTU collector community! His work focuses on filling the voids and expanding the boundaries of action figure lines, offering hand-crafted full figures, heads, parts, and accessories compatible with multiple lines. From digital and traditional sculpting to a recently launched site, Barbarossa represents a lifetime of love for action figures and childhood dreams coming to fruition!

Four Horsemen Studios

Four Horsemen Studios is a powerhouse in the action figure world, having created hundreds of award-winning figures for Mattel across iconic lines like Masters of the Universe and DC Universe Classics, while also collaborating with Super7, NECA, Hasbro, and more. In 2015, they unleashed Mythic Legions on the collecting community, a collector and customizer friendly fantasy line that became a worldwide hit and spawned Cosmic Legions, Infinite Legions, and Figura Obscura.

Mondo

Mondo is a pop culture brand built for collectors, creating stunning posters, soundtracks, toys, and more in collaboration with incredible artists. Under Mondo Toys, they’ve been captivating MOTU fans with their highly articulated, richly detailed 1:6 scale figures and recently debuted a premium 1:12 scale 200X line!