Emerald City Comic Con 2025
3/8/2025
Emerald City Comic Con 2025 returned to downtown Seattle from Thursday, March 6th through Sunday, March 9th, offering four exciting days of pop-culture fun. Conveniently located at the Seattle Convention Center in the heart of the city, Emerald City Comic Con was easily accessible by public transportation, including the efficient Light Rail connecting the south areas together with north locations, such as Lynnwood for example, to downtown Seattle. Fans enjoyed a quick, hassle-free round-trip for just $6, avoiding downtown traffic and parking challenges, making Emerald City Comic Con more convenient than ever to get to.
Star Wars Celebrities at Emerald City Comic Con
Emerald City Comic Con 2025 brought together three popular Star Wars actors, delighting fans eager to meet their favorites. John Boyega, famous for his role as Finn in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, greeted attendees alongside Mads Mikkelsen, who portrayed Galen Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Additionally, Katy O'Brian, known as Elia Kane from The Mandalorian, made her Emerald City Comic Con debut, offering autographs and photo opportunities that Star Wars enthusiasts cherished.
Katy O'Brian was especially engaging with her fans, she took her time when signing autographs and even shared that she will unfortunately not be in the up-coming Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. She had a variety of images available for signing at her table, including a custom made Star Wars action figure cardback!
All three stars were also available in separate panels where Star Wars fans could get up close and peronal with John Boyega, Katy O'Brian and Mads Mikkelsen, where the three stars shared stories and gave attendees a "look behind the scenes".
501st Legion and Star Wars Saga Museum Highlights
A consistent favorite at Emerald City Comic Con, the 501st Legion once again provided an immersive experience. This year, young fans could get passports at the entrance of the exhibit, which they filled with stamps by visiting different diorama photo stations. The Star Wars Saga Museum booth shared this space, offering a preview of the upcoming museum featuring memorabilia collections from prominent collectors like Gus Lopez, Steve Sansweet, Lisa and Vic Stevens, and Duncan Jenkins. Authentic helmets and props from Mandalorians, Stormtroopers, and Rebel pilots captivated fans at Emerald City Comic Con, making it a must-visit location for Star Wars fans.
Cosplay and Droids Enchant at Emerald City Comic Con
Cosplayers filled the halls of Emerald City Comic Con 2025, creating a vivid celebration of Star Wars fandom. The Droid Builders' impressive showcase featured life-size remote-controlled droids, complete with authentic movements and movie sounds, enhancing the immersive Star Wars experience at Emerald City Comic Con.
Limited Finds for Star Wars Action Figure Collectors
While the vendor booths at Emerald City Comic Con bustled with energy, Star Wars action figure collectors found offerings sparse this year. Plush toys, LEGO minifigures, statues, and trading cards dominated the showfloor, overshadowing action figures. Nonetheless, determined collectors uncovered hidden gems, including recent figures like Dr. Evazan and Aurra Sing from the latest wave, though quantities were limited. Vintage Kenner collectors discovered a small selection of original figures from the 1970s and '80s, proving that persistence at Emerald City Comic Con paid off.
Artist Alley Inspires at Emerald City Comic Con
Artist Alley at Emerald City Comic Con 2025 was brimming with creative energy. Star Wars-inspired prints, magnets, stickers, posters, t-shirts, and more delighted attendees, offering collectors and fans unique, artistic pieces to enrich their Star Wars collections. The sheer variety and creativity showcased made Artist Alley one of Emerald City Comic Con’s brightest highlights.
Celebrating 21 Years of Emerald City Comic Con
ECCC 2025 once again proved just how far this event has come since its early days in the Quest Field lobby back in 2003/2004. Year after year, it keeps growing, bringing fans together for an epic multi-day celebration of all things pop culture. Huge thanks to ReedPop and ECCC for having GalacticFigures.com again—we’re already looking forward to Emerald City Comic Con 2026. You won’t want to miss it!
