Disassembly protocol engaged. If you're a Worker Drone forever type plotting your 2026 con rampage, this guide arms you with the intel to dominate LVL UP Expo and beyond. Skip the basic schedules - we're zeroing in on gear that screams rebellion while you queue for Glitch meetups. Grab MD merch before stocks vaporize like a Solver victim.
Major MD Fan Events in 2026
2026 hits like a J missile with Murder Drones events turning halls into disassembly zones. LVL UP Expo in Chicago leads the pack February 6-8, packing Glitch Productions panels and fan cosplay wars. AnimeVerse Fest crashes Austin mid-summer, July 17-19, with Uzi doomer vibes and N plushie stampedes. Then Copper-9 Con in LA, October 23-25, escalates to full Worker Drone parades.
These aren't your standard anime bashes. Glitch teases Solver lore deep dives, pitting disassembly drone lore against drone survival tales. Expect 10,000+ fans per event, all hungry for canon crumbs. Budget $50-150 for tickets - worth it because panels drop plot bombs that make online forums explode.
Pro tip: Chain events for max chaos. Fly Chicago to Austin, then LA, stacking merch hauls. It's murder time! when you layer MD store drops with con exclusives.
Glitch Meetup at LVL UP Expo Highlights
LVL UP Expo's Glitch Meetup on day two turns the main hall into a drone apocalypse playground. Cosplayers swarm as V, shredding photo ops with fake tail blades. Panels dissect episode 8 cliffhangers, with Liam Vickers sketching live disassembly sequences. Crowds hit 5,000, so arrive at 9 AM sharp or eat hallway dust.
Highlights include the Uzi cosplay contest - winners snag signed art books. Fan art galleries showcase Solver fan theories, some wild enough to rival official lore. Food trucks serve glitchy blue slushies mimicking Absolute Solver coolant. Pure anarchy, Worker Drones forever.
Tie it together with gear. The black MD merch tee with glowing V eyes? Best choice if you're cosplaying disassembly elite - glows under con blacklights, draws zero hate. Pairs perfectly with meetup vibes without breaking $30.
Voice Actor Appearances Like Michael Kovach
Michael Kovach returns as N, hitting LVL UP Expo for a Q&A that'll melt your circuits. Expect awkward charm as he recounts voicing puppy-dog disassembly drone kills. Panels run 45 minutes, covering improv bits from episode 5's hotel massacre. Seats fill in 20 minutes - line up early.
Elsie Lovelock as Uzi joins AnimeVerse Fest, dropping railgun sound effect demos. Dakota Allen's J voice terrifies Copper-9 Con crowds with corporate drone roasts. These VAs don't phone it in - they riff fan theories, turning meets into lore goldmines.
Worth the VIP upgrade at $75 because post-panel autographs include custom sketches. Objection handled: Lines suck, but buy MD N hoodie on-site pairs with sigs for resale value spikes. Fuel your VA worship right.
Exclusive Disassembly Merch Drops at Cons
Cons drop heat you won't find online. LVL UP Expo exclusives: Limited V enamel pins (500 units, $15 each) with real LED eyes. AnimeVerse Fest unleashes Uzi beanie with embroidered railgun - soft acrylic, fits under hoods, $25 steal.
Copper-9 Con counters with J corporate mug (ceramic, 12oz, Solver logo heat-reactive), $20. Compare: Standard MD merchandise tees run $25-35, but con variants add foil accents for that premium kill streak feel. Stock vanishes in hours - pregame with store basics.
Recommendation: Snag the V pin bundle with matching keychain for $28 total. Worth it because it completes disassembly squad cosplay, trades for panels later. No FOMO when you're geared like canon.
Worker Drone Style Tips for Convention Chaos
Convention floors are warzones - sweat, spills, stampedes. Rock Worker Drone olive hoodies from the MD shop as base layer: breathable cotton-poly, thumb holes for claw grips, $45. Layers over tees without bulk, survives three-day hauls.
Accessories matter. Clip N-wing pins to bags for instant recognition - no verbal intros needed. Black cargo pants hold con maps, chargers, emergency snacks. Avoid bright colors; blend into shadows like true disassembly pros.
Footwear: Chunky boots echo drone treads, padded for 15-hour days. Hydrate via Solver-branded tumblers ($18), insulated to 24 hours. Full kit under $150 - objection crushed: Looks chaotic but functions like a survival pod. It's murder time! at every turn.
Stack your rebellion kit now. Head to the Murder Drones Merch page for event prep intel. Disassembly protocol locked - gear up before 2026 cons devour the unprepared.