It was a busy weekend for San Diego Comic-Con news. The use of the Online Exclusives Portal for autographs was confirmed, we know about a cool new Ghostbusters virtual reality experience coming to Petco, and our site even got a refreshed look. But that’s not all that happened. No, we got updates on when we’ll start getting Funko’s exclusives reveals, news that a pro wrestler will be signing autographs, and the possibility of a whole new system from our friends at toddland.
Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:
- Hiedi MacDonald, Editor-in-Chief for The Beat, posted on Twitter that they are looking for journalists for SDCC. This would be a paid writing assignment and people interested can contact her via Twitter or the email address in the link.
Attn #journos, we have a few openings left on our team for #sdcc – we can get press badges and access for you. There is pay. HMU here or comicsbeat@gmail
This is a VERY FAST PACED and demanding gig! Also amazing fun. Here’s photo from our Sunday mtg. #SDCC2018 #sdcomiccon pic.twitter.com/Lh2d8MQBwx
— Heidi MacDonald (@Comixace) May 21, 2018
- During a Funko Q&A on Twitter they answered that Comic-Con exclusives will be revealed after E3 has ended. The gaming convention runs June 12-14, so you won’t be getting any reveals this week.
Great questions so far! Keep them coming!
Also, if you're asking about SDCC reveals – we have to get through E3 first! Stay tuned! #AskFunko pic.twitter.com/Gcok8r7tXb
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) June 7, 2018
- But mid Q&A Funko still tweeted an exclusive tease. It looks like Killer Moth and Silkie from Teen Titans Go! could be coming to San Diego this summer.
Mid-Q&A #SDCC 2018 hint!!! #AskFunko pic.twitter.com/aLZUWnpQrD
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) June 7, 2018
- Toddland mentioned on Twitter a possible schedule for releasing SDCC exclusives with Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers being on different days. Stay tuned to his Twitter and our coverage once things have been finalized. There are also plans for a new pre-order pickup system to speed up the check out process. We like the sound of #alltheipads!
We’re thinking of dropping our @FamilyGuyonFOX and @BobsBurgersFOX @Comic_Con exclusives on separate days. You can still pick up together though. It’s just faster for pickup if each is on it’s own. #FamilyGuy #BobsBurgers #comiccon #sdcc @SD_Comic_Con
— toddland #stayrad® (@toddlandstore) June 8, 2018
And we’re TESTING a new drop off/pickup system this year for pre-orders. Because lines suck. We average around 2200 orders during Sdcc. It’s about 1 order per minute. So more registers this year and a new pickup system. #alltheipads @SD_Comic_Con
— toddland #stayrad® (@toddlandstore) June 8, 2018
- Crochet artist Jennifer Nolan revealed a picture of her over two-foot-long Haku the dragon from Spirited Away she will have on display at the SDCC art show.
https://twitter.com/dsgnJenn/status/1005145623363047426
- Artist Joyce Chin revealed on Twitter a picture of her sketchbook cover now in color and with text as well as revealing she will be at Booth #4700.
Sketchbook cover for mah drawings that’ll be in a stack for sale at my booth at San Diego Comic Con. Please adopt them. #drawing #2018.#sandiegocomiccon #sketchbook pic.twitter.com/vxLztFBMWz
— Joyce Chin (@TJoyceChin) June 5, 2018
- Mezco Toyz has tweeted that summer 2018 exclusives are coming soon. Nothing more, nothing less.
They're coming…THEY'RE COMING! 😱 https://t.co/Nmchf9QP6I pic.twitter.com/JGE1VaW3PY
— Mezco Toyz (@mezcotoyz) June 8, 2018
- Artists Shane Pierce, Steve Bryant and Tom Raney have each posted on Twitter their SDCC 2018 commissions are open. Follow the links and contact them ASAP if interested.
https://twitter.com/shanepierceart/status/1005122777874124800
I'm taking commission pre-orders for #SDCC18. Here's my price sheet. 9×12 single figure: $50 | 11×17 single fig: $100 | 11×17 2-fig: $150 | 11×17 3-fig: $200 | 11×17 Montage: $250 | 11×17 Cover recreation/homage: $150 and up | Email SteveBryantArt at gmail for more info pic.twitter.com/Ikc6xg7iHK
— Steve Bryant writes and draws comics (@SteveBryantArt) June 8, 2018
I’m heading back to SDCC for the first time in a very long time! So, I’m opening up a predraw commission list, to be delivered at the show. You can message me here, or on Facebook, to set things up. pic.twitter.com/yN3r3REqWE
— Tom Raney (@TomRaney_art) June 4, 2018
- Designer Jim Mahfood has revealed on Twitter the CHEWBEE figure from the WOOKIE HASH PIPE series will be available from DKE at Comic-Con this summer. They are will hand painted and limited to 50 pieces .
The WOOKIE HASH PIPE toy line continues on this summer with CHEWBEE. A glorious beast. Designed by me, sculpted with dynamic grace by the amazing @doublegtoys. Only 50 made, hand-painted, available at SDCC from @dketoys. The previous two figures athttps://t.co/toss2tAfkG pic.twitter.com/5jm0CmiWRC
— Jim Mahfood (@JimMahfood) June 8, 2018
- DC, Dark Horse and Marvel artist and writer Aaron Lopresti revealed a look at his third SDCC print available at the convention, as well as available by order before the show.
My third new print available at #SDCC as well as mail order prior to the show if you can't make it. pic.twitter.com/1gEbraHT6B
— aaronlopresti (@aaronlopresti) June 8, 2018
- Realms of Midrin tweeted they will be demoing their card game at San Diego Comic-Con.
https://twitter.com/ROMCardGame/status/1005191562987331584
- Pro-Wrestler and multi-genre artist Brimestone announced on Twitter he will be signing at the Sails Pavilion autograph area table #20 all four days of Comic-Con. Follow the link for the specifics.
It's Official… I'll (@entrancetohell) be signing at #SanDiego @Comic_Con 2018! Catch me in the #Autograph Area table 20 located in the Sails Pavilion at the following times:
Thurs. 2:30 – 7pm
Fri. & Sat. 10am – 2:30pm
Sun. 10am – 1:30pm#gotBrim #ComicCon #GHRFamily pic.twitter.com/lQwsnYRkw0— Brimstone™ (@entrancetohell) June 9, 2018
- BeKyoot is releasing a t-shirt of character Berry Ninja at SDCC and previewed a picture of the design.
Fortified with Strength and Honor. 🙂 I haven't decided if this will be in color or not, but it will be on a unisex tee at SDCC! #dailypaint 982 pic.twitter.com/5y2Ft2C8MM
— BeKyoot (@bekyoot) June 9, 2018
- VP and Editor-in-Chief of Aspen Comics Vince Hernandez responded on Twitter that copies of the Michael Turner Legacy book will be available for purchase at SDCC.
https://twitter.com/VinceHernandez8/status/1005211978913026048
- Kikidoodle and Purrmaids will be back at Comic-Con with a bigger booth. We don’t have a number yet, but it will be next to Artist Alley and the fantasy artist section.
So guess who's been upgraded to a 10×10 booth at SDCC? *waggles eyebrows*
I'll be right next to Artist Alley and the fantasy artist section and am very excited to be significantly less stressed on FITTING enough stock to sell. (6 feet was not a lot of space)— Kikidoodle & Purrmaids & Cat Friend (@KikiDoodleTweet) June 7, 2018
- Author Adam Bray as announced on Twitter he will be at SDCC and signing books at the DK booth.
I'll be doing book signings at SDCC at the DK booth. I'll have plenty of free time for fun there too! I haven't been asked to appear on any panels yet, but I'd love to if I'm invited!
— Author Adam Bray (@authoradambray) June 4, 2018
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.