Doctor Stevil Returns: ThunderCon’s Infamous Villain Plots His Comeback!

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Celebrities, Cosplay, MAIN PAGE, Past Cosplay Guests

Every story needs a villain, and in ThunderCon’s story, that villain is Steve Zmijak, aka Doctor Stevil. A cosplayer and actor, Stevil has become a popular addition to ThunderCon since he first attended as a guest in 2018, bringing fun and laughter to attendees in costume as Doctor Stevil himself, Gru, Barney Rubble, Uncle Fester and Charlie Brown.

His acting credits include background appearances on Stargate SG-1 and Out There with Melissa DiMarco, and The Long Ride Home, which is currently being filmed in the Chatham region, and has become a recurring character on a series of short films by Youtuber Andreas Eskander.

For 2025, Stevil plans to reveal a new character he will be bringing to life at ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday, September 20th and 21st. Tickets are on sale now online at www.thundercon.ca, or you can purchase them at select retail outlets in Thunder Bay.

Steel, Skill & Spectacle! The Medieval Encampment Returns to ThunderCon

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Cosplay, MAIN PAGE, Performers

Honour, skill and style. These three attributes can be found in large quantities in the Medieval Encampment with the return of the Society for Creative Anachronism’s Shire of Mare Amethystinum and Superior Hema at ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday, September 20th and 21st.

Visit the encampment that showcases armour and duelling, witness the combat prowess of armour-clad fighters and take in the atmosphere of an era long since past but resurrected for the enjoyment of all.

Tickets are on sale now online at www.thundercon.ca, or you can purchase them at select retail outlets in Thunder Bay.

Stormtroopers, Rebels, and Mandos—Oh My! The Galaxy Invades ThunderCon Again!

by | Aug 23, 2025 | Cosplay, MAIN PAGE, Performers

Three cosplay groups that make ThunderCon a “Force” to be reckoned with are coming back this September. Members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and the Mandalorian Mercs, along with others from a galaxy far, far away will once again have an outpost set up in the Heritage Building on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, 21st, for ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday.

Race a droid, strike a pose in the photobooth, Balance the Force in support of a good cause, or get recruited and learn how to make your own costume to wear to conventions, around the house, or to win the costume contest at the office.

Tickets are on sale now online at www.thundercon.ca, or you can purchase them at select retail outlets in Thunder Bay.

Qapla’! Northern Ontario Klingons…and Some Very Important Romulans—Set Course for ThunderCon!

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Cosplay, MAIN PAGE, Performers

Fun fact, most weather systems go West to East…but this September, there is a storm of shenanigans coming from the East, with the return of the Northern Ontario Klingons… and some very important Romulans.

An entertaining addition since 2017, who has brought an extra dose of fun to ThunderCon while supporting various initiatives. In 2024, the group helped raise money for ALS Canada, and this year will be getting pummeled for a purpose with Tribbles to fundraise for the Kidney Foundation.

Be sure to stop by their booth in the Coliseum or attend the Young Warriors Academy and bear witness to the Trial of the Tongue’s Hot Wing Challenge at ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday, September 20th and 21st.

Tickets are on sale now online at www.thundercon.ca, or you can purchase them at select retail outlets in Thunder Bay.