CollectFest Auckland 2026

Matthew is a lifelong Michael Jordan collector inspired by the 90s Bulls era. He founded Australian Trading Card Association and Michael Jordan Cards Australia, MCs card shows nationwide, and is proudly our CollectFest MC—bringing deep hobby knowledge, energy, and community passion to the stage.

Asif is a full-time Pokémon and TCG content creator and store owner. For over 5 years, I’ve shared my passion through streaming, collecting, and connecting with the amazing Australian TCG community and beyond.

Johnny is Australia’s biggest Nintendo collector, preserving the legacy of Nintendo through rare consoles, memorabilia, and gaming artifacts. As a passionate historian and content creator, he shares insights and showcases his collection, inspiring others to explore retro gaming and video game preservation.

Adam “Bilsy” Bilsborough is an Australian LEGO enthusiast and TV personality from LEGO Masters Australia Season 1. Since the show, he’s continued sharing his love of building through weekly Twitch streams and appearances at events like Brickvention, inspiring fans with creative builds and community spirit.

Allen Watts is the founder of Preserver Haven, a one-stop shop for archival comic products. With nearly a decade in the industry, he began in Perth in 2017 and now operates from Beenleigh, supporting collectors with trusted preservation solutions and a lifelong passion for comics.

Groovy Records is your one stop shop for all your records, CDs and tapes, as well as comics, video games, collectibles and more! Located up in the Sunshine Coast hinterlands, it’s always worth a trip to see what’s new in store for you!

Founded in 2024, Sovereign Cards grew from local warehouse games into a thriving North Lakes card shop. Inspired by collecting in Japan, they’ve built a welcoming community-focused space celebrating the joy of collecting—now boasting 140+ five-star reviews and hundreds of new members.

Janelle Hulme is a Melbourne-based coin dealer and educator, founder of Nova Coins. Known as NellieNovaCoins online, she makes numismatics accessible for all ages through approachable education, online sales, and regular appearances at major Australian collectables expos.

Alex Trpcevski (Trip) is a Sydney-based comic artist and illustrator passionate about pop-culture collectibles. At Collect Fest, he’ll showcase original artwork, art prints, graded comics, PSA 10 Pokémon cards, Alex Ross canvases, statues, movie props, Hot Toys and premium collectables for fans and collectors.

Kevin Isaac is a Pokémon Professor and Trainer who hosts official competitive tournaments across TCG, Video Game and Pokémon GO. He’s passionate about helping players learn and enjoy the game. At CollectFest, Kevin will host fun pack battles using cards opened on the spot.

Nick Lever is a Sydney-based LEGO builder known for storytelling, mood and character at small scale. A LEGO Masters Australia 2022 finalist, his work has been exhibited internationally, including LEGO House Billund. Despite it all, he still uses his teeth on stubborn bricks — without hesitation. You can find him online @clicklever

Berkan Miskin is the owner of Swap Itt and a passionate trading card collector. He’s focused on growing the hobby, supporting the community, and bringing collectors together through events, stores, and experiences.

Andrew Morrey is one of seven LEGO Fan Media Ambassadors in Australia and appeared on LEGO Masters Australia 2022. He’s created LEGO campaigns for Disney, Star Wars and Marvel, with content featured on LEGO.com and across his own digital platforms.

Tim's the Gameology Clayton store Manager! He has a strong interest in learning and playing Board Games, as well as MTG & Pokémon. He loves Slay the Spire and can tell you everything about it! He will be demoing Magical Athlete and doing a few giveaways!

Icarus is the founder of Icarus Tech in Broadmeadows, driven by a lifelong passion for gaming. With hands-on expertise in modding, hardware repair and game design, they blend technical skill with creativity - from rebuilding consoles to crafting immersive gameplay experiences.