A brand-new convention lands in our own backyard this weekend: FUNDA Expo, presented by EB Games Canada, opens today at Windsor Station (Gare Windsor) in downtown Montreal.
Dates and hours
- Friday, September 11 — 4:00pm to 8:00pm
- Saturday, September 12 — 9:00am to 9:00pm
- Sunday, September 13 — 9:00am to 5:30pm
General admission starts at $10, with premium bundles available that include a collectible of your choosing. Electronic payment only — no cash accepted at the door. Kids under 4 get in free with a paying adult.
Get graded while you're there
Worth knowing if you collect trading cards: CGC has a booth on-site (Booth 22) as part of a new partnership with EB Games, and they're taking live grading submissions at the show — both TCG and sports cards. If you've got something worth grading, this is a rare chance to start that process in person rather than mailing it in.
Other highlights worth planning around
- McFarlane Toys (Booth 30–32) — a major booth featuring Spawn, Marvel, DC, and sports league figures, including event-exclusive Gold Label statues (The Lizard, Doctor Doom). Purchases enter you for a chance at a Todd McFarlane signature.
- Grosnor / Upper Deck (Booth 3) — Transformers, NHL, and other Upper Deck licensed product, with savings up to $20 during the show.
- Echo Brands (Booth 4) and Pokemida (Booth 12) — Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering, including hard-to-find Japanese Pokémon product.
- Wizards of the Coast (Booth 1) — the latest Magic: The Gathering releases, including the Marvel's Spider-Man and FINAL FANTASY crossover sets.
- Live eBay auctions and Collectr pack-opening streams on the Main Stage throughout the weekend.
- Hands-on stations from Nintendo and PlayStation, plus booths from Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, and Hot Wheels.
Why this matters for a first-year show
This is FUNDA's debut year, but the brand list reads like an established show — EB Games Canada, CGC, Upper Deck, McFarlane Toys, Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, Nintendo, and PlayStation are all confirmed exhibitors. For a Montreal-based collector, this is a rare chance to hit a major toy-and-TCG show without leaving the city.
Tickets are available online through FUNDA's official site or at the door.
Details sourced from FUNDA Expo's official website and exhibitor listings.