Yes, the Online Exclusives Portal is returning on Tuesday, July 9.
This system is essentially a lottery for some of the hottest items at San Diego Comic-Con — which in years past has included Funko, Mattel, UCC Distributing, autograph signings for several studios, and more. Each attendee is allotted a certain number of “points” per day they have a badge for, which they can then “spend” however they see fit. Want to put all of your points to Funko? You certainly can. Or you could split it among other items.
If you aren’t lucky enough to secure a winning lottery spot to access the booth you want, most booths tend to open up later in the day to anyone with any leftover inventory, typically after 3pm.
The portal will open on Tuesday, July 9 and close on Thursday, July 18.
Comic-Con International has posted the FAQ for this year’s portal system. For anyone who has participated before, it looks essentially the same as previous years, but is still a good refresher ahead of this year’s system opening.
[UPDATE July 9]
The companies confirmed for the portal include 100% Soft, Funko, Hasbro, Jazwares, Mattel, Moose Toys, and UCC Distributing, with the following signings also available:
THURSDAY, JULY 25
- 1pm-2pm – Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim vs The World) – Oni Press Booth #1829
- 4pm-5pm – Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim vs The World) – Oni Press Booth #1829
- 3pm-4pm – Masters of the Universe Character Print Signing: Cam Clarke, Melendy Britt, Anthony De Longis – Mattel Booth #3029
- Cam Clarke will sign a He-Man print, Melendy Britt will sign a She-Ra print and Anthony De Longis will sign a Blade photo print. Attendees can get one of each print. Only the provided prints will be signed.
- 3:30pm-4:15pm – Percy Jackson (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 2pm-3pm – Ronda Rousey’s Comic Book Debut with AWA: Ronda Rousey, Mike Deodato Jr., Frank Cho – Sails Pavilion (Table TBA)
- 4pm-5pm – Scott Snyder, Josh Williamson, Jason Aaron – DC Booth #4545
- 6pm-7pm – Venus Prime Cast & Crew: Jonathan Frakes, David Cormican, Dwayne Hill, Lucas Vico, Christopher Harrington, Paul Preuss – Sails Pavilion (Table TBA)
- Volume Global is excited to host a special autograph signing for Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime TV series.
- 5pm-5:45pm – What We Do in the Shadows (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 1:15pm-2:15pm – WWE Superstar Photo Meet and Greet (Talent TBA) – Mattel Booth #3029
- SDCC WWE collector posters will be available at the booth during the event. Limited quantities available.
FRIDAY, JULY 26
- 1pm-2pm – Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim vs The World) – Oni Press Booth #1829
- 3pm-4pm – Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim vs The World) – Oni Press Booth #1829
- 1:45pm-2:30pm – Bob’s Burgers (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 10am-11am – BORDERLANDS Cast – Lionsgate Booth #329
- 9am-10am – David Dastmalchian & Jim Lee – DC Booth #4545
- 1:15pm-2pm – Women of Wrestling: Co-Owner & Co-Founder David McLane, Superhero Coach Campanelli, Superhero Genesis – Room 33C
- 12:30pm-1:15pm – The Great North (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 11:30am-12:30pm – James Tynion IV – DC Booth #4545
- 4pm-5pm – Jim Lee & Jeph Loeb – DC Booth #4545
- Monster High Deadfast Ghoulia Poster Signing (Designers who worked on Deadfast Ghoulia, including Glenda Chiu, Olga Tesler, Piper Anderson, and Charis Ceniseroz
- 4:15pm-5:15pm – Masters of the Universe: Revolution Poster Signing: Rob David (Executive Producer), Ted Biaselli (Executive Producer and Voice of Gwildor), Griffin Newman (Voice of Orko) and Tim Sheridan (Writer and Consulting Producer) – Mattel Booth #3029
- 3pm-4pm – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 11:15am-12pm – Solar Opposites (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
SATURDAY, JULY 27
- [NEW] 3pm-4pm – Anne Rice Universe
- 1pm-2pm – Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim vs The World) – Oni Press Booth #1829
- 3pm-4pm – Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim vs The World) – Oni Press Booth #1829
- 11:15am-12pm – American Dad! (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 10am-11am – BORDERLANDS – Lionsgate Booth #329
- 3:30pm-4:15pm – Family Guy (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 2:15pm-3pm – Futurama (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 10am-11am – Jim Lee – DC Booth #4545
- 4pm-5pm – Rafael Grampa – DC Booth #4545
- 12:15pm-1pm – The Rookie (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 12pm-1pm – Scott Snyder, Josh Williamson – DC Booth #4545
- 1pm-1:45pm – The Simpsons (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229
- 9am-10am – Todd McFarlane – DC Booth #4545
- 10am-10:45am – Tracker (Talent TBA) – Disney Entertainment Booth #4229