The first WF 2026 guests have been posted. They are multiple Academy Award winner make-up artist Ve Neill and director, actor and stunt performer Sandra Gimpel, the original Salt Vampire from Star Trek amongst many other memorable characters.
The latest guest added as of 1/9/26 is Beverly Washburn, an actress who has appeared in the original Star Trek TV series, and the films Old Yeller, and Spider Baby.
The latest guests added as of 1/11/26 are Daren Dochterman and Greg Kulon. Daren has worked as a designer on many contemporary Star Trek and other science fictions programs. Greg Kulon has written outstanding books on Willis O'Brien.
Barbara Luna (Star Trek "Mirror Mirror", Buck Rogers, Invaders, Outer Limits, Zorro, Hawaii Five-O) added to the guest list as of 1/25/26.
Rick Sternbach, designer/illustrator who has worked on Star Trek the Motion Picture, Star Trek the Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Last Starfighter, Solaris added to the guest list as of 1/26/26.
Marta Kristen (Lost in Space, Man from Uncle, Alfred Hitchcock) added as of January 30,2026.
Wonderfest 2026 Guest Announcements
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timetraveler
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Wonderfest 2026 Guest Announcements
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Re: Wonderfest 2026 Guest Announcements
I'm confused.. is this star convention or model kit convention...
Nostalgia can be a bad thing, especially when you are led by it.
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L.K . Marks 07.
My Kung Fu is the best..
Blind ignorance can not be solved or stopped for the problem at hand.
R.T 2021
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timetraveler
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Re: Wonderfest 2026 Guest Announcements
Wonderfest is a model contest extraordinaire, but for many, it is so much more. Fun, motivating, and educational. I defer to the terrific photos that Clubhouse members have provided to show just how fantastic a modeling event that it is. There are also many marvelous videos going back several years on YouTube of the event. Of course, nothing can take the place of being there. While models, and especially the contest, are the heart of Wonderfest, the event has always featured guests that usually have a significant connection to the various genres which often inspire modeling. Wonderfest is a multifaceted event built around the contest but featuring a phenomenal dealer's room, outstanding demos, "stars" and the chance to hang out with pals from the modeling community.