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An exhibit worth stepping into

A little wonder.
A lot of GVC.

Beloved stories. Extraordinary details. A rental exhibit that brought our team’s imagination and craftsmanship together for Scholastic at New York Comic Con.

Explore the build
Scholastic's New York Comic Con exhibit with stone-effect arches, four house-color towers, dimensional Harry Potter lettering and a Hogwarts Express illustrated wall
Scholastic at New York Comic Con 2026Javits Center · New York City
Client
Scholastic
Show
New York Comic Con 2026
Location
Javits Center, New York
Exhibit program
Rental + custom fabrication

Some projects bring
an extra spark
to the shop.

This was one of them.

Working alongside Scholastic, our team helped turn a wonderfully ambitious exhibit concept into a place people could step inside. It brought together so much of what we love to make: expressive architecture, dimensional details, rich graphics, integrated lighting, and moments of discovery.

From the first planning conversations through creative development, troubleshooting, and the final test runs, this was a project our entire organization was excited to be part of. Seeing those pieces come together on the NYCC show floor was something special.

Inside the build

Everything we love to make.
Working together.

Three ways our team brought this rental exhibit to life.

Scholastic rental exhibit with curved graphic walls, a Graphix manga lightbox, illuminated counter and layered overhead Scholastic signs
Curved surfaces, illuminated displays, and layered overhead branding brought Scholastic’s different worlds into one exhibit.
01

The structure

A rental foundation.
A world of possibilities.

Our rental aluminum frame panels formed the backbone of the exhibit, with curved rental frames adding shape and movement to the architecture. Premium dye-sublimated fabric carried vivid artwork across the system, creating room for Scholastic’s stories to unfold.

The mix of curved displays, tall branded elements, and inviting openings gave every side its own character while keeping the space connected.

  • Rental aluminum frame panels
  • Rental curved aluminum frame panels
  • Premium dye-sublimated fabric
02

The craftsmanship

Stories you know.
Details you can walk into.

GVC’s custom mill shop, CNC fabrication, and 3D printing capabilities brought dimension and detail to the build. Custom CNC-cut printed infills, premium graphics, and custom vinyl flooring helped tie the architecture and artwork into one considered environment.

Stone-effect arches, house-color towers, framed portraits, and the Sorting Hat photo opportunity made the setting instantly recognizable. Even the screen was framed to feel at home in the story.

  • 3D printing
  • Custom millwork
  • Custom CNC-cut printed infills
  • Custom vinyl flooring
Sorting Hat photo opportunity with Hogwarts robes, framed character portraits and a candlelit illustrated backdrop
A place to step into a favorite story.
Pointed stone-effect arch frames a Diagon Alley illustration and display table inside the Scholastic exhibit
Layer by layer. Detail by detail.
Dimensional Harry Potter lettering above an arched entrance and illustrated Hogwarts Express wall at New York Comic Con
Dimensional branding and illustrated environments gave the exhibit presence from the aisle and detail up close.
03

The finishing magic

Made to glow.
Built to move.

Custom LED lighting packages brought another layer of atmosphere to the exhibit. Moving and spinning dimensional logos added motion, while layered hanging signs carried Scholastic’s identity above the show floor.

These are the details that made us especially proud: fabrication, graphics, lighting, and movement working together to give a rental exhibit a remarkable personality.

  • Custom LED light packages
  • Moving and spinning dimensional logos
  • Layered hanging signs

Made by our people

Our favorite part?
What we accomplished together.

A build like this brings so many disciplines into the same conversation. We were excited to put our capabilities to work, proud of the care our people brought to each detail, and grateful for Scholastic’s trust and collaboration. The finished exhibit is something we’ll be talking about around the shop for a long time.

IN SCHOLASTIC’S WORDSFollowing NYCC 2026

Scholastic’s review of our collaboration

Your flexibility, collaboration, patience, and willingness to work through every challenge helped us turn our vision into something truly exceptional.

Scholastic
Read Scholastic’s full review

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you on the GVC team for helping us bring what I believe is the most successful and stunning booth Scholastic has ever had to life!

From the very inception of the NYCC booth concept through the creative development, planning calls, countless questions, troubleshooting, and all the test runs leading up to the show, your dedication and attention to detail have been evident every step of the way. So much time, thought, creativity, and effort go into bringing a project of this scale to life, and I want you to know that none of it has gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

It has been such a pleasure working alongside a team that is not only talented and creative but also so committed to making sure every detail comes together seamlessly. Your flexibility, collaboration, patience, and willingness to work through every challenge helped us turn our vision into something truly exceptional. The final result speaks volumes about the incredible work you do and the pride you take in delivering something special.

On behalf of all of us at Scholastic, thank you for your partnership, your hard work, and the care you put into this project from start to finish. We know that a successful show doesn't happen without an incredible team behind the scenes, and we are so grateful to have had all of you working alongside us to make this happen.

I hope you all take a moment to feel proud of what we accomplished together. The booth is something special, and it would not have been possible without your contributions and commitment.

Thank you again for everything. We truly appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to working together on future projects!

— Scholastic

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