CARDBOARD COVE
JANUARY 17, 2026
GRAPEVINE, TX
Beyond the Cards: At Cardboard Cove, there's so much more than just trading cards! Get ready for a full day of adventure with activities and experiences that’ll take you deep into the worlds of your favorite franchises. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🧙🏻 Vendors – At the center of it all is the cards we love. Come check out our carefully curated list of the best vendors. We work hard to keep positive values and good ethics at the forefront of our event by working with seasoned, fun-loving vendors.
🎁 Hourly Giveaways! – Every admission includes entry to multiple giveaways happening every hour. Some of our top prizes include a Destined Rivals Pokemon Center ETB, and a trio of PSA 10 Terastal Festival SAR's: Leafeon, Flareon, & Vaporeon. Vendors like Sleepy Dragon Supply have donated a Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box, Tex Collector with a Gym Heroes Long-Stem Booster Pack, a Prismatic Evolutions Surprise Box, a Battle Partners Booster Box, Build & Battle Boxes, Funko! Pops, and more!! Many other prizes will be given away throughout the day though, totaling thousands of dollars in value! ULTRA TRAINERS PASSES (VIP Tickets) will have exclusive giveaways ON TOP of the other giveaways. We're not messing around about the amount of free stuff at this show!
🎤 Celebrity Voice-Over Autographs, Photos, & Q&A Panels – Meet the voices behind your favorite Pokémon (and more!), and get a chance to ask them your most burning questions.
📸 Immersive Experiences – Step into a world of your favorite characters and capture the perfect shot with themed backdrops and interactive setups. Many staff members will also be in character.
🎮 Pokémon Stadium Tournament – Eight trainers will randomly select a Generation 1 Gameboy cartridge (Red, Blue, or Yellow) and won't know their team until the tournament begins. Once revealed, they'll face off against each other, using the team they’ve been assigned. Played on Nintendo 64 Pokemon Stadium.
🍔 Pokémon-Themed Food & Snacks – Fuel up with Pokémon-inspired food and drinks to keep you energized all day long.
🔍 Pokémon QR Code Adventure - More info to come
Cardboard Cove is designed for fans of all ages, so whether you're exploring the Pokémon universe, challenging friends in tournaments, or capturing incredible moments, there's something special for everyone.
Don’t just come for the cards — come for the ultimate fan experience!
January 2026 Special Guests
Original Voice Actor of "Professor Oak"
Stuart Zagnit
Stuart Zagnit has performed in all areas of entertainment, from Broadway and Off-Broadway, to national tours, regional and summer stock, and to television, films, commercials and voice overs and anime.
On Broadway, Stuart was in the original casts of NEWSIES, SEUSSICAL, THE WILD PARTY, and THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE. Off-Broadway shows include LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, ALL IN THE TIMING, KUNI-LEML and THE GRAND TOUR. National tours include The Wizard in WICKED, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, CRAZY FOR YOU, INTO THE WOODS, APPLAUSE, Tevye in FIDDLER and Max in THE PRODUCERS.
On television, Stuart has been seen on “Law & Order, “ “The Blacklist,” “The Good Wife,” “Instinct,” “Elementary,” “Blue Bloods” and “30 Rock.”
His voice work includes Slayers, Captain Tyler, Mutant Teenage Ninja Turtles, Winx Club and of
course Stuart is the original voice of Pokémon’s Professor Oak!
Original Voice Actor of "Frieza"
Linda Young
Linda Young is an American voice actress who is best known for her anime roles as Frieza in Dragon Ball Z, Genkai from Yu Yu Hakusho and Porlyusica and Grandeeney from Fairy Tail.
Her other roles include Baba, Piiza, and Fasha in Dragon Ball Z, Arale from Doctor Slump., Grandmother from Orange, Ikumin Ito from Shiki, Calpulnia in Dances With Dragons , Land Lady in Double Decker Doug and Krill, Monaka in Certain Magical Index III, Narrater for My Bride is a Mermaid, and bit parts in Attack on Titan, Detective Conan, One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist, and
more.
Linda also wrote and performed in JJ and the Fruit Troops- a syndicated children's radio show. She wrote over a dozen Murder Mystery Comedy Shows for Murder Mystery Players. Linda was a member of Mixed Nuts Comedy Troupe. You may have heard Linda on Page Turner Radio or as Spokesperson for Grandy's, Busy Body, and Office Depot.
Original Voice Actor of "Bulma"
Tiffany Vollmer
Before graduating from the University of North Texas, Tiffany ran into a college buddy who had heard her sing and knew she was a performance major, that had an interesting audition opportunity in the world of Anime. Not completely familiar with the genre or the show, Ms Vollmer went to a call back audition for the hit Japanese cartoon, “Dragon Ball Z”. After reading for 7 very different roles, she would get a call two weeks later from that same buddy, Christopher Sabat, congratulating her on getting the job as the voice of Bulma.
Along with several other bit parts on the series, Tiffany Vollmer was the original voice of Bulma on Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, through Dragon Ball G.T. including several movies and video games for nearly a decade. Other anime credits include voicing the song on opening and closing credits for Yu Yu Hakusho, and the role of Betsy on Case Closed.
During her years at Funimation, Ms. Vollmer continued her career in front of and behind the scenes. She worked in all aspects of production and produced her first film, Placebo with her business partner Tracy Terrell. She was a founding member and producer for the Transient Theatre Collective, continued doing makeup for various projects and eventually went to work with Tim Shane at the Hub Theatre in Deep Ellum Texas.
Power Rangers - Jason/ORIGINAL Red Ranger
Austin St. John
Austin St. John launched to stardom in 1993 with his first role as the original Red Ranger, Jason Lee Scott, in the childrens television series Mighty Morphin Power
Rangers. Like his character, Austin has a background in martial arts, having practiced since the age of five. He holds multiple black belts and has been practicing martial arts for over 40 years. He published his first book in 1996, Karate Warrior: A Beginner's
Guide to Martial Arts to inspire kids with his love of martial arts, and reprised the role of Jason several times throughout the Power Rangers franchise. Then, with three seasons under his Morpher, Austin left Hollywood.
After a 20-year hiatus, a career working with real-life heroes at the fire department, 4 years as a medic in the Middle East, and three kids, Austin traded in his time overseas for time in front of the camera. Since his return to acting, Austin has starred in the television series Fireball Run Big Country (2018) with Brian O'Halloran, and three films: Monsters at Large (2018) with Mischa Barton, A Walk with Grace (2019) with Stephen Baldwin, and Tres Leches (2022) with John Schneider.
Voice Actor of "Gengar", "Megatron", "Casey Jones", & more
Marc Thompson
Marc Thompson is a veteran voice actor whose dynamic range has made him a standout in some of
the world's most beloved franchises. In the Pokémon universe, Marc has voiced iconic creatures
such as Gengar, Cubone, and Growlithe, helping shape the sound and soul of the series for
generations of fans.
In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Marc is best known for voicing Chazz Princeton in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX and
Duke Devlin in the original series-two characters that became fan favorites thanks to his energetic
and unforgettable performances.
He also brought streetwise attitude and heart to Casey Jones in the early 2000s Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles animated series, cementing his place in the TMNT legacy.
Outside of anime and cartoons, Marc is one of the leading narrators in the Star Wars audiobook
universe, having voiced dozens of titles. His ability to craft distinct voices and deliver cinematic-level
performances has earned him acclaim from fans and critics alike.
With decades of experience and a resume packed with iconic roles, Marc Thompson continues to be
one of the most respected and versatile voices in the entertainment industry.