JemCon 2025 Vendor FAQs

WHAT DOES IT COST?

  • Being a vendor at JemCon is extremely affordable compared to other shows and costs just $100

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY VENDOR PACKAGE?

  • Each vendor package includes access to one 6 feet by 2.5 feet table, two vendor badges, tablecloth, skirting, and two chairs

WHAT IF I NEED ADDITIONAL TABLES?

  • Additional tables may be purchased for a discounted rate of $50 (Subject to availability)

WHEN WILL THE VENDOR ROOM OPEN?

  • JemCon will have access to all meeting spaces on Friday at 9 am (per hotel policy).

    • We will confirm exact times as we get closer to the event.

  • While vendors will be able to access the room (and set up their tables) on Friday, September 5th, the vendor room won’t be open until Saturday, September 6th.

  • The vendor room is typically open throughout Saturday, September 6th and Sunday September 7th (tentatively from 8:00 AM through 5:00 pm)

    • Exact times TBD as we get closer to the event

  • We ask that vendors be at their tables when the room opens and at closing times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

IF THERE WIFI AVAILABLE?

  • WIFI is available through the hotel for all guests attending JemCon

ARE THERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AVAILABLE?

  • Electrical outlets are available on a limited, first come, first serve basis. We suggest signing up early to ensure you have access

ARE EXTENSION CORDS AVAILABLE?

  • No, not at this time. We encourage you to bring with if needed.

CAN I BRING ITEMS TO DISPLAY?

  • YES! We will have a display table in the same room as our vendor tables.

  • Contributing to the display table doesn’t cost anything.

  • Please message JemCon separately if you have items you’re interested in displaying.

WHAT ITEMS DO WELL AT JEMCON?

  • Anything related to Jem and the Holograms!

  • Besides Jem items, a wide variety of toys and dolls will appeal to JemCon attendees, including:

  • Darci, Barbie (especially 70s and 80s), Mego, and other 12½" fashion dolls

  • 80s My Little Pony

  • He-man and She-Ra

  • 80s Strawberry Shortcake

  • Rainbow Brite

  • Care Bears

  • Other vintage 80s toys (and toys from the 90s)

  • Animation cells, especially from 80s cartoons

  • Licensed commercial DVDs, VHS cassettes etc (especially those related to the 80s and 90s)

  • People-sized clothing, jewelry or fashion accessories related to the 80s

  • Cosplay attire (fans will be needing last minute items for the cosplay contest!) (see below regarding swords/weapons)

  • Custom made dolls, doll clothing, and doll accessories (particularly for 12.5” dolls)

  • Supplies for doll re-rooting and making custom clothes, shoes, etc

  • Original artistic photography of dolls, playsets, etc

  • Custom merch related to Jem and other shows from the 80s

  • Comics related to shows from the 80s (My Little Pony, GI Joe, ThunderCats, Jem, XMen, Ninja Turtles, etc.)

  • Fan art is allowed if it meets JemCon Fan Art Guidelines* (below)

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN’T BE SOLD AT JEMCON?

The following items can’t be sold at JemCon due to licensing agreements and/or safety concerns:

  • Items which have any official Jem Logo or similar rendering which are not official Hasbro or licensed items (counterfeit goods) (custom, recreated fan art that is sold separately or incorporated into merchandise is acceptable on a case-by-case basis)

  • Bootleg copies of media, including CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, soundtracks, movies, television shows, cartoons, video games, or computer programs

  • Fansubs (unlicensed "fan-subtitled" television programs or movies, where audio dialogue is unofficially translated and subtitled into other languages)

  • Unauthorized copies of items including model sheets, animation cels, the Jem Bible, or scripts

  • Weapons, including metallic swords, knives or scissors

  • Food and drink items (hotel policy)

*Any vendor found selling unlicensed merchandise will be asked to remove the items.

  • JemCon reserves the right to expel from the premises any vendor found selling unlicensed Jem merchandise who refuses to remove said materials from their table(s).

WHAT IS THE POLICY ON FAN ART?

Fan artwork may be sold at JemCon as long as it meets the following guidelines:

  • No unflattering or controversial fan art is allowed

  • Depictions of violence, drug use, smoking, nudity, crude poses, or anything sexual (beyond what was shown in the cartoon) is not allowed.

  • Please keep fan art G-rated as JemCon is a family friendly convention

  • Fan art accurately depicting dolls, characters, fashions, playsets, etc., is allowed as long as it doesn't too closely resemble produced Jem art

  • Anything that could be a tracing or copy of existing art not allowed.

*JemCon staff reserve the right to remove any fan art violating the JemCon fan art guidelines. If you are unsure whether your artwork is within JemCon guidelines, please contact JemCon on the JemCon inquiry form with samples of your artwork.

WHAT ABOUT FAN FICTION?

  • Unfortunately fan fiction is not allowed at this time

PARKING

  • Parking is complimentary for all attendees

ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS

  • This is ultimately up to the vendor’s discretion, but many of our shoppers ask to use Paypal or Venmo. Having a card swiping device (Square, etc) will be very handy and appreciated. The hotel won’t be able to make change so please plan accordingly.

HOW MANY PEOPLE ATTEND JEMCON? WHAT KIND OF FOOT TRAFFIC CAN I EXPECT?

  • It is impossible to accurately predict the number of attendees at JemCon as the location and featured guests change each year. We naturally end up with a big influx of registrations in the weeks leading up to the event. We’ve had everything from small gatherings (around 50) up to 150 attendees when in larger cities.

  • While JemCon is not the same size as a large “comic con” convention, many vendors and guests have reported having better success both with selling and finding the items they are looking for at our event. This is due to the niche nature of programming, featured guests, and type of attendees. Exact sales can’t be guaranteed, but we can guarantee you a truly outrageous experience.

  • Regarding foot traffic, the vendor room will be part of a larger ballroom, separated by sliding room dividers. The rest of the ballroom houses the classes, panels, and other scheduled JemCon activities. Vendors are welcome to attend all evening activities and other sessions as practical.

  • The heaviest foot traffic will be first thing Saturday morning and during lunch time both days. Vendors may leave for meal breaks, etc if there is at least one vendor or staff member onsite to watch the room. There will be times with limited traffic as attendees largely attend guest panels.

I’M STILL NOT SURE IF MY ITEMS CAN BE SOLD. I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS.

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: TAXES AND LICENSES

  • By purchasing a vendor table, you agree to obtain any and all permits, licenses, identification numbers, and/or approvals under local, state, or federal law, at Exhibitor’s sole expense, that are applicable to your activities at JemCon.

  • Vendors understand and agree that they are solely responsible for paying any government authority any and all taxes, use fees, license fees, penalties, levies, or charges that may be incurred by your activities at the convention.

To register as a vendor for JemCon, please complete the JemCon registration form.