Category: Conventions

Comic-Con 2012 Digested

Written on July 24, 2012 by jeremy

Comic-Con comes but once a year, and the industries serving niche nerds worldwide prepare for many months in advance. Given all the hard work that goes into putting on an event of this scale, it seems unfair to stop talking … Continue reading →

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Up Close With the Characters of Tim Burton’s New Film, Frankenweenie

Written on July 24, 2012 by jeremy

I’m usually much too important of a person to wait in line for things, but upon the recommendation of sculptor/designer Chauskoskis and a peek through the window, I knew I needed to queue up to see the sets, dioramas, props and … Continue reading →

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MakerBot Replicator and DIY Designer Toys?

Written on July 24, 2012 by jeremy

3D printing is getting closer to being a reality for amateurs and in-home use. The MakerBot folks were on hand at Comic-Con to demonstrate their newest machine, The MakerBot Replicator, priced at $1,749. They’re billing it as the “ultimate personal … Continue reading →

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“Why Do You Wear That Stupid Bunny Suit?”

Written on July 23, 2012 by jeremy

Last year at Comic-Con, I got within arm’s length of Rose McGowan and even mugged with Brian Posehn. It’s pretty tough to top that duo/full-spectrum celebrity sighting, but I did. I now present: My Best Fanboy Moment Ever (so far). … Continue reading →

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The People of Comic-Con 2012 [PICTORIAL]

Written on July 23, 2012 by jeremy

At the end of the four days, the lasting memories of Comic-Con aren’t about the comics and the toys. The memories are about the people: the artists, the fans, the writers, the kids, the kidults, the creative types who dress … Continue reading →

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UNKL x SpongeBob Squarepants Vinyl Toys Revealed at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

SpongeBob Squarepants makes me feel stoopid happy. You too? One year ago, at Comic-Con, UNKL displayed their UNKL-ized Spongebob vinyl toy with a “pending licensor approval” note. At the time, I wrote: “Why should KAWS get to have all the … Continue reading →

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Scott Wilkowski’s Infected Toys at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

Behold the beauty of Scott Wilkowski‘s toyetic taxidermy! DKE Toys displayed a curio cabinet of Wilkowski’s collaborations, including “Infected” cats, Labbits, Skelves and monsters. I don’t know how he does it; nor do I want to spoil the magic and mystery … Continue reading →

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Shing Yin Khor at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

This picture tells you almost everything you need to know about Shing Yin Khor aka Sawdust Bear. As predicted, her “wunderkammer” in Comic-Con’s Small Press Area contained a dazzling array of resin and clay creatures, plus comics, paintings and pins. … Continue reading →

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Dragatomi and Friends’ Custom Toys at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

Ray and Joanne of Dragatomi are two of my favorite toy people in all the land. They always pack a whole lot of toy art into a small space without things looking like a swap meet. Dragatomi’s booth was THE … Continue reading →

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Super7 Vinyl Toys at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

Super7 brought its vision of Japanese vinyl toys to Comic-Con en masse. Popular Monster Family figures showed up in new colorways and for the first time, I saw Brian Flynn’s “Foster” and “Milton” referred to as “Kandy Kaiju”. There were … Continue reading →