Stage Central is the hub of the event and where all our panels and presentations will be held. See seminars on subjects that include the basics of 3D printing, using electronics in your builds, advanced miniature painting techniques and building the ultimate Warhammer Cosplay plus much more! The full stage schedule will be available soon so you can plan your weekend.

The Bandai Gunpla Workshop is where attendees of all ages can build a Gundam model and take it home for free! Proudly operated and managed by our friends at Zombster, the Bandai Gunpla Workshop is your chance to be introduced to the world of Bandai Gundam model building complete with staff on hand to offer assistance and advice. Be sure to regsiter your spot and avoid lining up.

Experience the Future of Model Making LIVE!
Be part of the action at the 3D Print Masters Competition! Watch as Australia’s top 3D printing talents race against the clock to create incredible models over 45 intense hours. See the magic of resin printing and painting unfold before your eyes

The GhMX Scale Model Build Competition will showcase the best local talent in scale model building. The competition is open to all ages and skill levels featuring many build categories and genres ranging from aircraft, figures right through to sci-fi capital ships. There is a category to suit everyone. To enter the competition, you will need to register your work prior. Model registrations to the competition have a fee of $5 per entry. Enter 5 models and get a free day pass.

Esport gaming will feature a 2 vs 2 Halo Tournament at the show plus a classic Retro competition all weekend featuring Pacman and Galaga! Free-play gaming available for all attendees to jump onto a console and play games such as Minecraft, Fortnight and more! Register onsite for tournamants.

Gaming Tournaments are a big deal at GhMX. There will be Magic The Gathering and Pokémon tournaments open to all with prizes. You need to pre-register to enter the competitions.

If Dungeons & Dragons is your thing, or you want to see what it's all about, join our team of players and dungeon masters from The Adventure's Guild to teach you the basics and run short matches all weekend. The Dungeons & Dragons tables will be complete with scenery and everything you need to get started. Prizes and give aways all weekend just for tyring it out!​

If you don't think you're art competition level yet but still want to play, there are gaming tutorial areas run by our team to teach you various games plus demo spaces.

The Miniature Painting Workshop offers visitors the chance to learn to paint miniature figures from experienced modelers and gamers. They will help you improve your skills or get you started on the basics. Everyone also gets to keep their painted masterpieces! All this thanks to the Brisbane Painters Guild.

Check out the cosplayers participating in Cosplay X, GhMX's own cosplay championship! See the amazing work each cosplayer puts into their creations and show your support by cheering them on at the showcase on the Cosplay Stage.

Let your imagination run wild and dive into a massive collection of bricks and parts to build whatever you want.

Want to learn to play 40K? Our dedicated tutorial area will have you dominating your enemies in no time!

There are six elves hiding throughout the show. Find each elf & scan their QR code to learn their name & what hobbies they’re into. Download the image for each elf or take a screen shot then head back to the Info Booth to redeem your prize. But hurry, only 10 prizes per day!

See real exacvators in action, just in scale. Real dirt, real loads, you may even get to try one out!

Register if you think you can build a masterpiece kit out of the box in just 25mins. Compete against others all with the same kit and supplies to be judged the winner. Register at the IPMS stand.

Think you know everything about building models? Think again! Who is the ultimate model nerd? Find out with laughs and friends at Stage Central, all welcome, no registration required. Presented by Hobbyrama.