PHOTOS: Toylanta calls toy and action figure fans and collectors

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Toylanta, a toy and festival convention, drew kids, the young at heart and collectors to Gas South Convention Center outside of Atlanta. Designer David Vonner was the guest of honor and debuted new toy collections.

Daniel “Nacho” Galvan looks at miniature wrestler figures during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Hana Toro, 6, plays with a toy during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

James Harkness (second from right), co-owner and creative director at Realm Toys, talks to convention attendees Dee and Sharee Ballew during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Dee and Sharee Ballew take a photo in front of the banner during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Convention attendees dressed as their favorite characters look at rare and collectable toys during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

James Harkness, co-owner and creative director at Realm Toys, (right) talks to a convention attendee during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Lawrence Bethoney (center) chooses a toy as his son Casper (left), 4, waits on a kid wagon during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toy designer David Vonner greets convention attendee Luis Velez (left) during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Convention attendees walk through show rooms during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Convention attendees Alexis Cato (left) and Linda Marie Tonn look at rare and collectable toys during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Ryan Mask and his daughter Josie, 2. look at figures during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toy designer David Vonner (right) is greeted by Dan Fowler during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Will Busbee dressed as Bobby the Barbarian poses during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jason Mapp using a tiny megaphone entertains convention attendees during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toy designer David Vonner shares a smile with convention attendee Charmaine Edwards (right) during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toy designer David Vonner and Toylanta promoter Brett Barton (right) speak while on a panel during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Daniel “Nacho” Galvan looks at miniature wrestler figures during Toylanta, a toy and collectibles convention, at Gas South Convention Center, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Duluth. Toy designer David Vonner is the guest-of-honor at Toylanta, a toy festival and convention held at Gas South Convention Center March 28-30. In addition to speaking on panels about his career experiences, the designer will debut new toy collections and plans to connect with toy enthusiasts. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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