HAMPSHIRE youngsters will be able to dress up as their favourite superheroes during a "pint-sized" comic event this weekend.

Between 11am and 3pm on Saturday, visitors to the Swan Shopping and Leisure Centre will be able to meet their favourite Superheroes, see movie props from the films, shop the comic, toy and collectible stalls.

Lightning McQueen from Cars, and Michael Henbury, star of Harry Potter and Star Wars will also be making an appearance.

As well as lots to see, there will be a number of superhero "training" workshops held as part of the event.

These include a superhero dance workshop, a superhero make up workshop, a prop and costume making workshop and a superhero skills workshops.

All of the workshops are free, but must be booked prior to the day via the centre’s Facebook and web page.

The day is expected to a busy event, with appearances from Ironman, Spiderman, Wonderwoman, Deadpool, Jack Sparrow and the Stormtroopers to name just a few.

There will be a Harry Potter photo display with magic wall and talking hat display, as well as a character exhibition that will include Yoda, ET, Thunderbirds and R2D2, as well as Gremlins.

The centre will also play host to a family of dinosaurs, who will be walking around during the course of the day.