Fan Village
VISIT THESE FAN CLUBS IN THE FAN VILLAGE
Are you a fan of a certain franchise, character, game, series or movie? Then you should definitely come and visit the Fan Village at Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Several fan clubs are waiting for you to share their passion with you. For the fan meet ups & shoots be sure to check out the schedule below!
JOIN THE SUMMER 2026 LINE-UP!
Dutch Anime Community
We are the Dutch Anime Community! With over 4,000 members, we’re the largest anime community in the Netherlands. Our members are gamers, artists, cosplayers, and fans who share a love for everything anime and manga.
Throughout the year, we organize events all across the country, because passions are even more fun when you can share them with friends!
Curious to learn more? Visit our stand at Dutch Comic Con, join a game, and meet new friends!
The Cosplay Medics
Annoying, right? You’ve spent weeks, maybe even months, working on that cosplay and then your horns snap, a button pops off your jacket or your sword melts right at the convention. Don’t panic! This year, the Cosplay Medics are here to help, completely free of charge!
We’re a team of passionate Medics who love helping fellow cosplayers. With years of experience in sewing, armor builds and props, we’ve got you covered. You’ll find us at our booth all weekend long, easy to spot since we’ll be in cosplay too! Whether you need a quick fix or just want to chat, we’re here for you.
Our repair kit includes everything from safety pins, glues, needles and 64 colors of thread to worbla and other thermoplastics for broken armor or props.
On Saturday and Sunday, Starburn Cosplay and Doll Hunnybee Cosplay will join us for extra repair power, so there’s always time to help everyone. So drop by and let us fix you up, because nobody wants convention photos with a broken cosplay!
Dutch SCP Foundation
We are the Dutch SCP Foundation, a team of dedicated and passionate cosplayers bringing the world of the SCP Foundation straight to the cons near you!
Our mission? To seek out, contain, protect, and study every anomaly that defies the laws of physics and challenges our understanding of the universe.
And at HDCC, we want to share this passion with YOU. Step into the shadows with us, uncover the unknown, and discover what it truly means to be part of the Foundation.
We work in the dark, so you can live in the light. Are you ready to join us on this extraordinary adventure?
CosplayersFromNL
CosplayersFromNL, also known as COSFNL, was founded in 2020 with one clear mission: to create a positive, welcoming, and LGBTQ+ friendly cosplay community for people in the Netherlands and Belgium!
We first started on Instagram, featuring cosplayers on our page to shine a spotlight on their work. Soon after, we launched our own Discord server, a place where cosplayers can come together to chat about cosplay, prop creation, conventions but also about gaming, anime, manga, art and much more!
We are incredibly proud of the amazing community we have built and grateful for everyone who is part of it!
If you visit our booth at HDCC, come say hi! You can have your cosplay photos taken, ask for tips on makeup, wig styling, and posing, or just stop by for a fun little chat.
Dutch Garrison
The 501st Legion was originally founded to unite fans who share a passion for the iconic villains of the Star Wars universe. Today, our mission goes far beyond costumes as we strive to make a real difference through volunteer work and by supporting a wide range of charitable causes.
As the 501st Legion, we’re always seeking new opportunities to bring hope, help communities, and shine a spotlight on both local and global charities.
Together, we turn our love for Star Wars into a force for good.
Join the Empire!
Ludosport Nederland
Probably the most recognizable weapon in all of sci-fi: the lightsaber! Since 2006, the Italian founders of LudoSport have been spreading the thrill of lightsaber combat, a real sport built on skill, respect, and pure fun.
LudoSport combines athleticism, creativity, and teamwork in a safe environment where everyone can join. With seven unique combat styles and three different weapons, it offers endless ways to learn, grow, and connect through the shared language of the lightsaber.
At HDCC, the LudoSport Netherlands team will be ready to show you this incredible sport in action with demos, insights, and maybe even your very first moves!
Grab a saber and join the fun at HDCC!
Pirate Paradise
We are Pirate Paradise, a paradise for all pirates and pirate lovers. We have a large, active and a close-knit community, consisting of friendly people with many ambitions and dreams. Just like Luffy’s goal is to become “the king of the pirates”, we also have a goal of bringing the pirate community together so we can all become one big crew!
Whether you are a friend or foe, we don’t care. When you visit our stand you can learn everything about one piece TCG, help with the pirate tier list or are you there to collect your bounty from the treasure hunt? 🏴☠️
405th European Regiment
“Some play Halo, some live it”
That is the motto of the 405th European Regiment – Halo Costumes and Props.
HALO, the sci-fi shooter from Microsoft, is still a true legend in the history of video games. Since the release of “Halo: Combat Evolved” in 2001, countless books, comics, films and mini-series have given rise to a vast universe revolving around the history of the Master Chief.
The 405th Infantry Division (Halo Costume and Prop Maker Community – 405th) was founded in 2005 as an open platform for cosplayers, propmakers, and other halo enthusiasts to share the same passion: making Halo characters, armor and props a reality.
Whether you want information to build your own costume, or simply take a picture with one of us, we’ll be ready to introduce you to our world. Come find us, we’d love to meet you!
Ghostbusters Dutch Division
The Dutch Ghostbusters fan group! Immerse yourself in our world, get your paranormal activity investigated, and who knows, you might even encounter a ghost!
Experience what it’s like to be a Ghostbuster, learn all about our tools, or simply come by to enjoy the friendly atmosphere and great music. For years, we have been one of the most beloved fan groups!
FTC Teams Popcorn
We, Popcorn, are thrilled to present to you two FTC robotics teams from the Emmauscollege in Rotterdam! We are currently preparing for the First Tech Challenge (FTC) competition, where we build robots designed to overcome exciting challenges and score points during matches.
Our team members have been honing their technical skills for up to four years, contributing to the advancement of STEM education in our community. We are extremely excited to have the chance to showcase our work at Comic Con once again this year!
During our activities, we aim to be interactive and hands-on. We’ve prepared fun games where you can test out our robot and try to score points yourself. Of course, there are exciting prizes to be won!
We hope this gives you a glimpse into our team and our passion for robotics. Come join the fun with Popcorn!
WizardWear
Hello there! We are WizardWear, the fan club that brings the magic of the Wizarding World straight to you! At HDCC, we invite you to experience the magic through exciting activities like dueling, crafting, and our enchanting photo booth.
Throughout the weekend, you can discover amazing props and replicas from the Harry Potter universe, learn how we make them ourselves, and find out where you can get them too. Step into our world and let the magic begin!
Sakura Kai
Founded in 1997 by a group of Utrecht students eager to practice martial arts in their own city, Sakura Kai, meaning Cherry Blossom Society, embodies the spirit of Japanese tradition and the beauty of impermanence. What began with training in the naginata later expanded to include kendo, the way of the sword.
At HDCC, Sakura Kai invites you to step into the world of Japanese martial arts with dynamic workshops and live demonstrations. Try your first moves, feel the rhythm of the sword, and experience the elegance, focus, and energy of budō!
Dutch Arkham Asylum
We are Dutch Arkham Asylum, a DC community based in the Netherlands! We bring together fans who share a passion for comics and the DC universe.
Beyond conventions, we host exciting events and special themed days and we’re always planning more! At cons, you’ll find us organizing big meetups and photoshoots where our community truly comes together.
Will we see you at the next one?
The Dutch Grand Fleet
Wealth, fame, power, one fan group has claimed it all!
We are the Dutch Grand Fleet! As passionate fans of the long-running anime and manga One Piece, we sail the seas in search of fellow fans. From meetups at conventions and epic photoshoots to crafting projects and other fun activities, there is always an adventure waiting with us.
We started at Abunai 2023 with just a few One Piece cosplayers and quickly grew into a vibrant and active Discord community. Whether you are a fan of the anime, live-action series, or video games, we invite you to hoist the colors and join us on this thrilling journey!
The Flying Dutch (Star Trek)
Do you want to chat about Star Trek? Meet fellow cosplayers? Learn more about The Flying Dutch? Share your thoughts? Or even join our community? Come visit our booth at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!
The Flying Dutch (TFD) is a fan association that has been passionately celebrating the legendary science fiction series Star Trek for over 41 years, since it first aired on TV in 1966. Founded in 1984, TFD has been the go-to source for everything Star Trek in the Netherlands. What started as small meetings in attic rooms in the 1980s quickly grew into a large national association in the 1990s. With a dedicated team of volunteers, TFD has been committed to promoting Star Trek for decades. The association publishes its own Dutch-language magazine several times a year, organizes meetings, and participates in trade fairs across the country.
Live Long and Prosper!
Dutch Whovian Community
Step into the world of Doctor Who with the Dutch Whovian Community, the ultimate fanclub for Whovians in the Netherlands! Just like the Doctor, our community has regenerated a few times, starting with the DTTA in 2007, then the Dutch TARDIS, and finally coming together in 2021 as the DWC.
Soothe your Whovian heart at our stand! Come chat about Doctor Who, take part in our fun activities, and get inspired by amazing Whovian art created by our own members. Explore our life-size TARDIS, test your knowledge in our quiz, meet fellow Whovians, or donate and receive a small Doctor Who gift in return.
Our community is made by fans, for fans, and we cannot wait to share our passion with you. Come join the adventure and have fun!
Zwaard & Steen
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to fight with a sword? Come visit Zwaard & Steen! Our passionate members practice HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) and are excited to show you how to fight with medieval weapons like the longsword. Whether you love history, martial arts, or just want to try it out, join us or sign up for a free workshop.
Since 2003, Zwaard & Steen has grown into a thriving school with over 150 students in Rotterdam and Utrecht. HEMA combines sport, exercise, and ancient fighting techniques, helping you build knowledge, fitness, and confidence.
Come visit our stand! We at Zwaard & Steen can’t wait to meet you. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Dutch Clergy of Ghost
We are the Dutch Clergy of Ghost, a congregation devoted to the sacred music, spectacle, and dark beauty of Ghost. What started as whispers among three devoted fans has grown into a vibrant gathering of souls, united under the same haunting hymn.
At Dutch Comic Con, we invite all the faithful to our stand, a place to connect, celebrate, and share your devotion. Meet fellow Ghouls, strengthen the bonds of our brotherhood and sisterhood, and step into our Photo Booth to capture your blessed likeness. Explore our small museum filled with relics and props from Ghost’s legacy, each one a treasure to admire and revere.
Join us and experience the magic, mystery, and devotion of Ghost like never before!
Yushinkan
We’re bringing Iaido workshops to Heroes Dutch Comic Con!
We are Yushinkan, a dojo based in Utrecht where both Iaido and Kendo are practiced. During HDCC, we will be giving Iaido workshops where the Japanese sword, the katana, takes center stage.
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a samurai? Join the Yushinkan workshops and experience the art of the katana for yourself.