BETHLEHEM, Pa. — This year marks the 41st year of Musikfest and the 30th year of Sideshow Collectibles.
For the first time, the two will join forces — for three days only, from Aug. 9-11 — when Sideshow makes its first official appearance in the Lehigh Valley.
Sideshow, which dubs itself "a modern-day renaissance studio specializing in licensed and original creations," will set up shop near Lagerplatz (11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily), with a mission to connect Fest-goers with highly sought-after licensed and original collectible products from the world of pop culture.
“Not only is this a perfect opportunity to take a selfie with the cutest kid in the galaxy, but Musikfest attendees will also have the chance to enter a special contest to win their very own figure of The Child."Sideshow news release
At the Sideshow booth, visitors will be able to take pictures with a life-sized Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) from “The Mandalorian.”
“Not only is this a perfect opportunity to take a selfie with the cutest kid in the galaxy, but Musikfest attendees will also have the chance to enter a special contest to win their very own figure of The Child,” a release says.
Items from the worlds of “Game of Thrones,” “Transformers,” “Marvel,” “DC” and “Star Wars” also will be available, and fans will be able to see statues inspired by Jon Snow, Optimus Prime, Iron Man, Batman and more.
A Musikfest exclusive
According to the release, exclusive Musikfest discount codes will be available at the Sideshow booth, which also can be used online at Sideshow.com.
“We are incredibly excited to be part of Musikfest 2024. This festival is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our products and share the joy of collecting with both longtime fans and new enthusiasts."Chris Pirrotta, Sideshow’s vice president of digital experience, in a release
“We are incredibly excited to be part of Musikfest 2024," Allentown native Chris Pirrotta, Sideshow’s vice president of digital experience, said in the release.
"This festival is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our products and share the joy of collecting with both longtime fans and new enthusiasts."
Pirrotta described himself as a “proud member of ArtsQuest” and a longtime Musikfest attendee.
“I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and bringing a little bit of Sideshow to the Lehigh Valley,” he said.
Sideshow joins a number of interactive booths and displays at Musikfest, which kicks off with Preview Night Aug. 1 and runs for 11 days.
These are the list of statues that will be on display at Musikfest:
- The Child
- Jon Snow GOT statue
- Optimus Prime (Gen 1) statue
- The Rock 1:4 statue
- T-800 Endoskeleton Arm Chip Set
- Hulkbuster Deluxe 1:6 - AAOU
- Rocky II 1:3 statue
- Apollo Creed Rocky II 1:3 statue
- Superman: The Movie Premium PF
- Rescue - Diecast - 1:6
- Vision Sixth Scale Figure
- Miles Morales 1:6
- The Dude EX 1:6 Figure
- Iron Man MKLXXXV Btl - Diecast 1:6 EX
- Boba Fett 1:6 - The Mandalorian
- General Grievous Sixth Scale Figure
- Doc Brown 1:6 - BTTFIII
- Batman Premium Format Figure
