The Cards and More Tour made a stop in Tucson this weekend, with fans young and old gathering at the Tucson Marriott at University Park for Pok Fest, a celebration of all things Pokmon.

Pok Fest featured more than 100 vendors, offering everything from vintage sports cards to rare anime collectibles, along with live entertainment and giveaways.

Lines stretched through the lobby as fans waited for a chance to see Pikachu, the star of the show. For some, it was a trip back to childhood; for others, it was the start of a new adventure.

Since the debut of Pokmon in 1996, its cultural influence has grown much like the world it inhabits, encompassing video games, a steady stream of updated cards and the popular augmented-reality game,

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Adults who became fans of the franchise in its early da

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