May the North Be With You — A Star Wars Collector’s Event Like No Other!
The Ontario Star Wars Collectors Alliance (OSWCA) would like to invite you to the fourth MTNBWY, a collector-run convention with an emphasis on the Canadian Star Wars connection.
Join us September 12th-14th, just outside Toronto in Oakville, Ontario. We’ve got some great special guests lined up for the Convention, plus a vintage and modern Star Wars toy show on the Sunday, and FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, Attendees with a Convention Ticket or Sponsor Ticket are invited to an exclusive after-hours event at 43 Hanna Avenue — the legendary original site of Kenner Canada and Irwin Toy!
More details to come, including guest announcements, but see below for what to expect and join the discussion on our Facebook Group.
On Friday, September 12, the Force grows even stronger. Attendees with a Convention Ticket or Sponsor Ticket are invited to an exclusive after-hours event at 43 Hanna Avenue — the legendary original site of Kenner Canada and Irwin Toy.
For the first time ever, collectors will step inside the building where Canada’s vintage Star Wars figures first came to life.
Mingle with former Kenner and Kenner Canada employees, explore ultra-rare exhibits, and raise a glass with fellow fans as untold stories are shared and unforgettable memories are made!
This isn’t just a night out — it’s a journey back to the origins of Canadian Star Wars magic.
Spots are limited — secure your place today!
The May The North Convention takes place on Saturday. The day features panel discussions with some of the key people who designed and developed the vintage Star Wars universe, experts in the Vintage Toy Collecting hobby, stars of the movies we love, and more! More details below with more guests to be announced!
All our guests will also be available for autographs (extra costs apply) and pics.
Stay into the evening for a trivia competition, charity raffles and auction. We’ll have a cash bar and you’re welcome to bring any Star Wars stuff you want to sell or trade.
Sponsor Level Tickets are also available! For $255 CDN you will further help support MTNBWY as a non-profit event and receive some amazing Sponsor gifts. Sponsor tickets includes entry to the exclusive after-hours event at 43 Hanna Avenue — the legendary original site of Kenner Canada and Irwin Toy. PLUS, you’ll receive Super Early Bird access to the Toy Show on Sunday!
Your Saturday convention ticket also includes entry to the exclusive after-hours event at 43 Hanna Avenue, and Early Bird access to the MTNBWY Toy Show on Sunday!
The MTNBWY Toy Show is open to the general public and will run from 10am-3pm with EarlyBird entry at 9:30 am at the Holiday Inn Oakville. There will be over 50 vendor tables with the best vintage and modern Star Wars toys and collectibles. MTNBWY Sponsor tickets and Saturday Convention tickets include Early Bird Entry for Sunday’s show.
All MTNBWY guests will also be available for autographs (extra costs apply).
For dealer/vendor tables, please email rebelbase@4thmoontoys.com .
MAY THE NORTH BE WITH YOU is a non-profit event organized by the OSWCA. All ticket processing / Service fees are part of using our ticketing services.
Greedo, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
We're thrilled to welcome Paul Blake to May the North Be With You 2025!
Paul is best known for playing the iconic bounty hunter Greedo in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)! Whether you think he shot first or not, you won’t want to miss this chance to meet a true galactic legend!
Authors, Collectors and Founding Members of "The Saga Museum"
May the North Be With You 2025 welcomes legendary Star Wars collectors Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins!
Co-authors of multiple definitive Star Wars collecting guides and founding members of the upcoming Saga Museum, Gus and Duncan have helped shape the collecting galaxy for decades. From The Star Wars Collector’s Archive to The Collecting Track at Star Wars Celebration, their passion is unmatched!
Set Decorator - Star Wars; Second Unit Director - Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace.
We are thrilled to welcome back Roger Christian, Academy Award-winning Set Decorator on A New Hope and Second Unit Director on Return of the Jedi! Roger won the Oscar in 1977 for Best Production Design for his work creating the iconic “lived-in” Star Wars universe we’ve all grown to love. He was Star Wars’ first Armourer, designing and building Luke’s lightsaber, Han Solo’s blaster, Chewie’s bowcaster and the Stormtrooper blaster (among others). Using surplus military and airplane scrap, he created the Millennium Falcon’s cockpit and Luke’s Landspeeder. Roger worked alongside George Lucas in Tunisia, designing the look and feel of Tatooine we've returned to so many times. Years later, Lucas tapped Roger to become the Second Unit Director for Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace!
Layout Artist, Nelvana Droids & Ewoks
We are thrilled to welcome back Brian Lemay, Acclaimed Animator & Layout Artist on the classic Droids and Ewoks cartoons (1985). Brian was a layout artist for the Droids and Ewoks animated series. He has worked in the field for more than three decades on shows like Inspector Gadget, Smurfs, and Care Bears, also branching out into drawing comic characters and sculpting. He is a teacher and has written several books on animation.
Come learn and celebrate the history of Kenner Canada in the Star Wars universe
Learn about the history of Kenner Canada (Irwin Toys) from people who were there
Hang out with a hundred other hardcore vintage Star Wars nerds
Bring vintage Star Wars to sell and buy some new stuff. Plus amazing raffles and contests.
Speakers will be available for autographs (extra cost)
Holiday Inn Oakville
May The North Be With You hotel rooms are now available to be booked at the Holiday Inn Oakville. We’ve secured a special rate for the Convention with limited rooms available at this rate so book today! The convention runs from September 12th-14th, but you can book less or more days. Please CLICK THIS LINK to book and reserve your spot at the Holiday Inn Oakville — the group discount is already applied using the link, so no extra steps required!
