Convention Order Deadlines
Have an upcoming convention or other event?
Want to know an order deadline to get your items in time?
Orders can be placed after these dates, but rush fees may apply
Below is a rolling list of some of the major events happening in the anime/comic con convention circuit in the USA.
Please refer to the order deadline dates for each event to know when the order deadline is for each. (The same deadlines are in effect for other shows on the same weekend.) These deadlines are for standard shipping only.
Orders can be placed after these deadlines, but rush shipping must be selected and I need a minimum of 5 business days for proofing and production!
Shows with Stars next to them have order pickup availability (fabric items only).
Collapsible content
Colossal Texas / Anime Magic
Con Dates: August 21-23
Order Deadline:
- July 29 (no rush shipping)
- August 7 (standard shipping)
- August 13 (rush shipping)
no pickup available
Anime NYC 2026
Con Dates: August 20-23
Order Deadline:
- July 29 (no rush shipping)
- August 7 (standard shipping)
- August 13 (rush shipping)
- August 13 (pickup - fabric items only)
Dragoncon / Matsuricon / SacAnime Summer / NDK / etc
Con Dates: Sept 3 - 6
Order Deadline:
- August 7 (no rush shipping)
- August 14 (standard shipping)
- August 30 (rush shipping)
no pickup available
New York Comic Con (NYCC)
Con Dates: Oct 8-11
Order Deadline:
- September 18 (no rush shipping)
- September 25 (standard shipping)
- October 4 (rush shipping)
no pickup available
Youmacon
Con Dates: Oct 29 - Nov 1
Order Deadline:
- October 9 (no rush shipping)
- October 16 (standard shipping)
- October 25 (rush shipping)
no pickup available
How are these deadlines determined?
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No Rush Shipping
Even though my typical turnaround time is much faster, I calculate 3 weeks before deadlines. This gives plenty of time for production proofs, production, and shipping.
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Standard Shipping
I calculate 2 weeks before required deadline for the dates above. This gives time for production proofs, production, and shipping.
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Rush Shipping
For the above Rush order deadlines, I've factored in about 4-5 days before the con starts. This is the absolute fastest I can do. Turnaround times include proofing, production, and shipping - which all takes time.