Macross and its fandom has continued to thrive all over this great United States, with the premier homegrown convention bringing the deculture to sunny California once again. This year, I was determined to get my Valkyrie-loving keister on jet plane and fly out to the west coast to finally experience this highly praised event first hand. As I entered the doors of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center for my first Macross World Con, I was surrounded by friends and fellow fans all brimming with love and passion for this classic anime series.

Arranged along the left side of the Ken Miller auditorium were dozens of Macross merchandise displays with goods grouped into various themes. First up was an impressive spread of music CDs!

Macross World Convention 2016

Macross World Convention 2016