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Under the Tents: Funko, Doctor Who, Welcome to Night Vale, Bored Inc, SatelliteSoda, Circle, Underoos, Dragon Pups

There are two weeks until San Diego Comic-Con and today might have been the busiest day so far.  Exclusives, contests, commissions, screenings, and more in this edition of Under the Tents.

Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:

  • Kristopher Anka posted on his Tumblr that he is opening up a few spots on his commission list for SDCC.  Check out his page for details.
  • British writer, actor, and comedian Ben Paddon posted on his Tumblr that he will be at San Diego Comic-Con.  Friday and Saturday he will be at the Soulgeek booth #5619.  Stop by and play his Amiga 1200.
An Englishman in San Diego
An Englishman in San Diego
  • Comic book artist Ale Garza posted on Instagram that he is prebooking limited commissions for SDCC 2015.  If you are interested, follow the link.
Ale Garza Commissions
Ale Garza Commissions
  • The team over at Panda Fuzz Ink posted on Twitter that they have a big Comic-Con announcement coming on July 8th.  Stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted.

https://twitter.com/PandaFuzzInk/status/613432557007286272

  • Bored Inc. creates original characters and fun products.  They posted on Facebook that they have a very limited exclusive of 50 handmade plush Poo-Baccas for $18 each that will be released 10 each day including preview night.
Poo-Bacca is Coming to Comic-Con
Poo-Bacca is Coming to Comic-Con
  • SatelliteSoda is an art forum of 14 artists.  They posted on Facebook a picture of stickers they will have at their booth, #2047.  Templeton the dog doesn’t seem impressed, but we are.
SatelliteSoda Stickers
SatelliteSoda Stickers
  • Designer Studio Store posted on their blog that they are having a contest and giving away two one-day passes to San Diego Comic-Con. Check out their website for all the details.
Comic-Con Contest
Comic-Con Contest
  • Do you have a question for the cast of Doctor Who?  If so, you’re in luck.  The official Doctor Who on Twitter wants you to tweet your questions using hashtag #AskDW and your question might be asked at the Doctor Who panel at Comic-Con.

  • Essential Sequential posted on their Facebook page that they are preparing artwork by artist Eric Canete for SDCC.  Stop by booth #4807 and check it out.
Eric Canete Art at the Essential Sequential Booth
Eric Canete Art at the Essential Sequential Booth
  • Artist Chet Phillips tweeted that he will be bringing his monster and baseball mashup art to Comic-Con.

  • Jerome Lu the artist behind Monkey Kung Fu has created some gold on black prints on Instagram to go along with their exclusives.  If you look closely, they might come with those nifty drawstring bags behind them.
Monkey Kung Fu Prints
Monkey Kung Fu Prints
  • Michael Nardelli posted on Instagram a poster for the movie Circle and there is also information on how to RSVP for a screening.  They are also moving to a larger space to accommodate a larger crowd.  Bigger is better.
Circle Movie Poster and Screening
Circle Movie Poster and Screening
  • Anchor Bay celebrates its 20th year anniversay at Comic-Con 2015 with a booth full of fun. Booth #4536 will have photo ops with such props as a walker from The Walking Dead, the skull helmet from Northmen – A Viking Saga, and some pirate themed items and backdrops from Black Sails.  There will be a chance to win a Walking Dead guitar and swag giveaways for The Walking Dead, Aquarius, Black Sails, It FollowsA LEGO Brickumentary, and Anchor Bay DVDs.

ANCHORBAY

  •  Underoos Underwear tweeted that they are coming to SDCC.  We can all go home looking like superheroes.

  • SpankyStokes has more information or at least a tease picture of the upcoming Squadt: Roach figure by artist Ferg to be released by Rotofugi as a Comic-Con exclusive.  The detail on the figure is really impressive.
Ferg and Rotofugi's Squadt: Roach
Ferg and Rotofugi’s Squadt: Roach
  • The California Browncoats posted on Twitter that they will be selling plush Serenity ships at their booth.

  • Leen Isabel of Pole Dancing Adventures posted on Facebook she will be at San Diego Comic Con small press table P-11.  She will also be promoting her upcoming Kickstarter book Pole Dancing Adventures Vol 2.
Leen Isabel at SDCC
Leen Isabel at SDCC
  • Artist Sean “Cheeks” Galloway reported on Facebook that he is opening up some pre-Comic-Con commissions.  These always seem to go fast, so if you are interested, check out the link ASAP.  Galloway will be at booth #1415 during the convention.
Sean "Cheeks" Galloway's Work in Progress
Sean “Cheeks” Galloway’s Work in Progress
  • Author Frank Beddor, author of the Looking Glass Wars and Hatter M book series tweeted that actor Brandon Hillock will be at booth #1303 on Thursday, July 7th where he will be playing the part of Hatter Madigan.

  • Actress Judi Shekoni posted on Twitter that she will be at SDCC 2015 for Heroes Reborn and gave a shout out to her Twilight fans.  She played Zafrina in Twilight – Breaking Dawn Part 2.

  • Welcome to Night Vale continues to torture us with San Diego Comic-Con teases.  According to their tweet, they will be at the convention Friday and Saturday, but still no specifics.

  • The Washburn brothers of Color Ink Book posted on Instagram that they are bringing their book to Comic-Con 2015.
Color Ink Book at SDCC
Color Ink Book at SDCC
  • Martin Hsu posted on Instagram some of his work in progress painting of Dragon Pups vinyl figures for booth #4530.  Too frickin cute!  The sculpt really seems to catch a happy dog in motion.
Martin Hsu and Dragon Pups
Martin Hsu and Dragon Pups

Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.

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