Boston MA – 2025
The NorthEast Collectibles Extravaganza (NECX) proudly announces its milestone 40th anniversary celebration, marking four decades of bringing collectors, enthusiasts, and pop culture fans together.
When Gary Sohmers moved to New England from Madison WI in 1983, he came to play rock ‘n’ roll, and sell collectibles. Opening his first Wex Rex Collectibles store in Hudson MA in 1984, he started attending local flea markets, record, and comic collector shows, including Jolly Jim’s Flea Market at the NorthEast Trade Center, in Woburn MA.
The NorthEast Collectibles Extravaganza began in 1985 as a section of the flea market that Sohmers created, nurtured, curated, and developed into a comfortable event that vendors and consumers enjoy. This has grown from a modest gathering of collectors to become one of the longest, continuous collector’s events in the northeast U.S.
In 1985, while trying to find a way to get mainstream media to cover – or even care – about Pop Culture, Sohmers decided to bring his first celebrity guest to a Collectibles Extravaganza, and called friends to find a celebrity who might be able to get some PR for the show. As luck would have it, someone gave Gary Sohmers the phone number for Adam West’s representative. When Sohmers called, West himself answered the phone, thus beginning a 35 year friendship between the two. Adam’s last appearance before he passed away was also at a Collectibles Extravaganza in Hanover, MA in 2017.
In 1986, the event moved with Jolly Jim’s Flea Market to fill the Boston Bayside Expo Center for approximately 10 years of shows. These included the Lost in Space cast reunions in both 1990 and 1995, the Munsters cast reunion in 1994, and hundreds of celebrity guests during that time period.
The show moved to the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington MA for several years, which included the first cast reunion of the cast of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (without Gene Wilder). In 2010, the Collectibles Extravaganza – now joined by NorthEast ComicCon – returned to the Shriners Auditorium for a few years after a short hiatus.
Having moved the show to Hanover MA in 2017 for a year, the Collectibles Extravaganza landed it’s permanent 21st century venue location, the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center, in Boxborough MA. This venue has all the needs of a fun event, including 50,000 square feet of space for vendors and fun, hotel rooms, a restaurant and bar, and an amazing staff that cares about the attendees.
“What began as a simple aggregation of various collectible categories has evolved into a cornerstone event in the collectibles community,” says Gary Sohmers, founder and Director of NECX. “We’re proud to have maintained our commitment to bringing together diverse collecting interests for 40 years.”
Event Details: NorthEast Collectibles Extravaganza presents NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza
- Date: March 7-9, 2025
- Location: Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Boxborough MA
- Special Features:
- Celebrity Experiences
- Photo-Ops
- Panels & Presentations
Since 1985, NECX has served as a premier destination for collectors and enthusiasts of all kinds. From vintage memorabilia to modern collectibles, NECX continues to celebrate the passion and dedication of the collecting community!
About the Show
What: The NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza
When: March 7-9, 2025
Where: The Boxboro Regency Hotel, 242 Adams Pl., Boxboro MA 01719
Daily and weekend passes available while supply lasts. After-party events Friday and Saturday nights available online.
Friday, March 7: vendors and artists will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, with a preview for VIPs opening at 3:00 pm.
Saturday, March 8: vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am.
Sunday, March 9: vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am
Get ready for a weekend filled with fun and excitement at the NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza! Our annual Cabin Fever Edition is taking place on March 7-9, 2025 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Convention Center in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Families will love exploring the 30,000-square-foot venue, filled with vendors selling comic books, collectibles, cards, and more. But that’s not all – the event also features celebrity appearances, live music, comedy, karaoke, and much more.
If you’re planning on attending the entire weekend, make sure to take advantage of the special hotel deals! For just $119 a night, you can get VIP admission to the event, as well as enjoy all the amenities the Boxboro Regency Hotel has to offer. Most rooms come equipped with mini-fridges and balconies overlooking the indoor pool, and high-end suites even have separate living rooms and sofa beds.
During your stay, you can take advantage of the hotel’s restaurant, fitness center, and other facilities like free WiFi, free parking, and disabled access. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle and on-site business services, like a computer, printer, and fax. If you’re looking for even more dining options, the hotel’s Minuteman Grille American Pub is a must-try, and there are several other nearby restaurants to choose from.
Upcoming Events:
- NorthEast ComicCon: March 7-9, 2025
- MusicCon: June 27-29, 2025
- Collectibles Extravaganza: June 29, 2025
- Collectibles Extravaganza: October 4-5, 2025
- NorthEast ComicCon: November 28-30, 2025