Next year's convention is scheduled for June 26-29, 2003, to be held once again in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The "early bird rate" of $40 is available through Jan. 10, 2003. For more information, visit www.originsgames.com.

The Star Wars d20 display at the Wizards of the Coast booth in Exhibition Hall.

Lightsabers for sale from Creative Force.

A woman in costume at Origins 2002.

"Aren't you a little small to be a stormtrooper?"

Marvel HeroClix set up on a 3-D construction site.

Marvel HeroClix played in a 3-D city.

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