IDW Panels, Signings & More at SDCC 2026

SDCC 2026: IDW EXCLUSIVES (booth #2729) EXCLUSIVE COVERS GODZILLA VS AMERICA: SAN DIEGO one shot cover by Godtail THE ROCKETEER: INFILTRATOR! #1 by Nathan Szerdy ​SONIC X GODZILLA #1 by Natalie Haines STAR TREK: RED SHIRTS - GHOST OF THE 21ST CENTURY #1 by Tristan Jones, Charlie Kirchoff ​THE HORROR OF GODZILLA #1 by Andrew K Currey TMNT #300 lithograph by Chuck U TMNT: THE LAST RONIN - TRAINING DAY by Attack Peter TMNT: THE LAST RONIN #1 reprint variant cover by Boss Logic EARLY ACCESS HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD #1 by Mirka Andolfo EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT hardcover edition cover by Tristan Jones

IDW's Full Lineup of Exclusives, Panels, and Signings for SDCC 2026

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026 IDW PUBLISHING EXCLUSIVES INCLUDE COMICS & FREEBIES, BOOTH SIGNINGS, AND PANELS FEATURING HELLO KITTY, EVENT HORIZON, TMNT, GODZILLA, STAR TREK, IDW DARK, GEORGE TAKEI AND MORE   LOS ANGELES, CA (July 14, 2026) – IDW Publishing are set to celebrate SDCC in spectacular fashion with multiple launches including HELLO KITTY, THE LAST RONIN: TRAINING DAY, SONIC X GODZILLA, THE HORROR OF GODZILLA, and more!!! Featuring a brand-new booth design (#2729 on the show floor), IDW is proud to celebrate its comics and creators with 25 signings, a panel every day packed with reveals, cool convention collectibles, and MERCH!!! Check out the full list below.

IDW BRINGS SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER EXCLUSIVES TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 10, 2026) – IDW Publishing is heading to San Diego Comic-Con and going all-out to celebrate its slate of summer blockbuster comic book launches.

Located on the show floor (#2729) and featuring an all-new booth, IDW Publishing is proud to offer fans in attendance eight stunning exclusive covers, plus free giveaway collectibles!

Kidrobot SDCC 2025 Exclusives

Check out Kidrobot's SDCC 2025 exclusives. If you missed their pre-order, make sure to stop by Booth #2849 to pick them up. 

 

The Simpsons - Donut Riot Punk Homer 3" Vinyl Mini Figure - Pink Glaze Edition
Rock out with this mini figure featuring the donut-loving dad rocking a mohawk, a tattoo that says “Marge,” and black eyeliner for that true punk vibe. Only 500 available! 

 

 Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Pearlescent Vanilla with Strawberry Edition

This supercute art figure features a flocked cone with a pearlescent scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream, topped with pink whipped cream, pearlescent sprinkles, and a matching bow to complete the kawaii look. Only 500 available!    

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Flocked Chocolate with Mint Edition

This art figure features a fuzzy, flocked texture with a chocolatey scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream topped with minty-blue whipped cream, pearlescent sprinkles, and a matching bow to complete the look. Only 500 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Glow-in-the-Dark Matcha with Chocolate Edition

A must-have for matcha lovers who also happen to adore Hello Kitty! This vinyl art figure features a flocked cone topped with an eye-catching green scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream that even glows in the dark! Only 500 available! 

 

Santa Cruz Skateboards - 40th Anniversary Screaming Hand 9" DIY Vinyl Art Figure 

Create your own work of art just like legendary artist Jim Phillips did when he conjured up this iconic design in 1985. Now that the Screaming Hand is celebrating its 40th anniversary, why not get inspired with this blank canvas? Only 300 available! 

 

Adventure Time - BMO 8" Glow-in-the-Dark Vinyl Art Figure - Game Over Edition

Get an inside look at what makes this iconic character so special. The lovable BMO is brought to life with an eye-catching lenticular design and features a translucent glitter look that gives off serious retro handheld gaming vibes. Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Unibee Kaiju Plush 

Hello Kitty is all dressed up in her fuzzy green kaiju costume, complete with pink wings, antennae, and her signature bow. This supercute plush is made with ultra-soft materials and packed with adorable details. Only 500 available!

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Parlor T-Shirt 

Featuring a supercute ice cream theme, the t-shirt front showcases a delightful “Hello Kitty Ice Cream Parlor” graphic while the back serves up an ice cream cone treat with three scoops featuring the Sanrio® icon herself. Only 150 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone Pin - Vanilla with Strawberry Edition

This Hello Kitty pin features the Sanrio® icon as a supercute scoop of ice cream topped with pink whipped cream and a matching bow. Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone Pin - Flocked Chocolate with Mint Edition

This Hello Kitty pin showcases your favorite Sanrio® character as a supercute scoop of chocolate ice cream topped with minty-blue whipped cream and a matching bow. Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Pin - Glow-in-the-Dark Matcha with Chocolate Edition 

This pin features a green scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream that glows in the dark for extra fun! It’s a supercute accessory to add to any outfit or pin collection! Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Deluxe Pins & Lanyard Set

The printed lanyard features a variety of Hello Kitty ice cream cone flavors and each of the four pins showcases the supercute icon in a different design—including an ice cream truck with spinning wheels! Only 500 available! 

 

Maestro Media Unveils Hello Kitty®: Day at the Park Board Game

 

Sanrio Fans Are Invited to Redefine Game Night with Hello Kitty & Friends on a Feel-Good Adventure Sure to Spark Teamwork and Fun 

LOS ANGELES, CA —  Maestro Media is teaming up with Sanrio®, the global lifestyle brand and home to Hello Kitty® to announce the release of the highly anticipated board game, Hello Kitty®: Day at the Park. This new game invites fans of all ages to experience the icon’s nostalgic charm by joining Hello Kitty and Friends on a heartwarming adventure filled with fun challenges and beautiful game design that is sure to spread smiles.

"We are partnering with Sanrio to bring Hello Kitty and her friends to life in a fresh board game experience,” says Javon Fraizer, CEO of Maestro Media. "This game is designed to foster teamwork and creativity, with a playful experience that promotes Hello Kitty’s message of friendship and kindness.

Developed with families and fans of Hello Kitty in mind, Hello Kitty®: Day at the Park is an accessible strategy board game that promises a unique family-friendly game experience, seamlessly blending the playful spirit of Hello Kitty with engaging and strategic gameplay that everyone can enjoy together. Players can compete as Hello Kitty and other iconic Sanrio characters, including My Melody™, Pompompurin™, Keroppi™, and more to complete thrilling adventures, earn rewards, and explore the charming park setting--all while collecting items and visiting attractions. The Deluxe Retail version of the game will also include a collectible, exclusive Hello Kitty Figurine, only available via purchase of the game.

Game Versions Include:

• Hello Kitty: Day at the Park Retail Edition ($29.99) 

• Hello Kitty: Day at the Park Deluxe Retail Edition ($59.99) - Exclusive Hello Kitty Figurine

• Hello Kitty: Day at the Park Deluxe Retail Edition and Hello Kitty Playmat Bundle  - ($99.99)  Exclusive Hello Kitty Figurine

Designed for ages 8+, Hello Kitty: Day at the Park promises a unique family-friendly board game experience, seamlessly blending the playful spirit of Hello Kitty with engaging and strategic gameplay that everyone can enjoy together.

Purchase online now at Maestro Media or Amazon. For more information, follow Maestro Media on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok, or visit www.maestromedia.com.

NECA, KIDROBOT, WIZKIDS & ENESCO STUDIOS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

Four of the hottest collectible brands are gearing up for the biggest pop culture convention of the year! NECA, Kidrobot, WizKids, and Enesco Studios will be showcasing their newest exclusive collectibles, figures, giveaways, photo opportunities, talent signings, and more at San Diego Comic-Con July 24 – 28.  

Diamond PREVIEWS SDCC 2024 Exclusives Wave 4

 Diamond Comic Distributors announces a fourth wave of PREVIEWS Exclusive items for Comic-Con International: San Diego, taking place July 24 - 28. The selection features comics from Dynamite Entertainment and Image Comics, featuring Cheetara from Thundercats, Destro, and Spawn, plus collectibles from YouTooz and Surreal Entertainment.

Comic-Con attendees will have the chance to purchase a limited number of these items at the show through a new FandomWorld sales window at the Diamond PREVIEWS Booth #2401.

SAN DIEGO 2024 AMAZING FANTASY #15 ILLUMINATED PX VINYL FIGURE (NOV238032) | Spider-Man swings into action in this PREVIEWS Exclusive addition to Youtooz that pays homage to his first appearance! Standing at 5.1" tall, Spider-Man is depicted swinging on his web between the buildings of New York, with small shadowy figures watching from below. Under one arm, he carries a panicked man whose arms flail in distress. This PREVIEWS Exclusive Youtooz figure is made to illuminate stunningly under UV light and features a comic-inspired paint deco! The limited-edition collectible comes in a collector-friendly window box with a matte, embossed protective outer sleeve. Limited to 1000 Pieces.

Hello Kitty & MetaGaia Launch Metaverse Experience

Hello Kitty and MetaGaia Launch Radically New Metaverse Experience

Explore Hello Kitty Themed Digital Destination in AI-enhanced Metaverse

Hong Kong – July 19, 2023 – MetaGaia, an AI-enhanced open metaverse, today launched the exciting metaverse destination Hello Kitty Seven Wonders with Sanrio Hong Kong, a lifestyle brand with pop icon Hello Kitty and other beloved characters. The Hello Kitty Seven Wonders digital destination in MetaGaia features Hello Kitty-themed digital items and activities in MetaGaia, giving fans a chance to build their own community and interact with their favorite characters in a new virtual world. 

Download the MetaGaia app here.

Advokate Group, the parent company of MetaGaia, brings a wealth of expertise in creating virtual spaces within the metaverse. MetaGaia stands out as the first metaverse to offer AI-powered companions, augmented reality games, social features, brand shopping and digital asset purchasing. This dynamic platform provides Hello Kitty fans with a unique and immersive experience with Hello Kitty and Friends characters. 

BoxLunch Brings Eldia to Fans with New Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan Collection

BoxLunch is excited to partner with Sanrio® and Crunchyroll to launch an exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan line. This ultimate crossover collection for fans of Japanese pop culture is available in stores and online March 15th 2023.

The kawaii icons of Sanrio® meet their favorite characters from the ultra-popular anime in a 17 piece collection that spans multiple categories such as apparel, accessories, and bags, with products for all ages. Fans can add some supercute Sanrio® style to their closet with an Eldian twist, with teamups like Hello Kitty and Erwin, Badtz-maru and Levi, Pochacco and Eren, and more! Fans can also brighten up their office or home with officially licensed pins, a throw, and lanyard. Hoodies, scrunchies, sleep pants round out the assortment for cozy cuteness whenever fans want it. The full collection can be seen at BoxLunch.com .

To celebrate this collaboration, The Irvine, CA BoxLunch is hosting events on 3/25 and 3/26 from 12PM - 3PM featuring official Sanrio® costume characters. 
         
BoxLunch, a cause-driven pop culture retailer, offers a wide range of officially licensed products – from apparel and accessories to collectibles and home goods – from some of the world’s most iconic brands. Connecting the passion of fandom with the spirit of philanthropy, BoxLunch donates a meal to a person in need for every $10 spent in-store or online through their partnership with Feeding America*.

NECA, KIDROBOT, RUBIE’S BEN COOPER, AND DENUO NOVO INVADE SDCC

NECA, KIDROBOT, RUBIE’S BEN COOPER, AND DENUO NOVO INVADE SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH NEW EXCLUSIVES, GIVEAWAYS AND ACTIVATIONS!!

Sponsored by Costumes.com, grab exclusive merchandise featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rob Zombie’s The Munsters, Dungeons & Dragons, Gremlins, Hello Kitty, STAR WARS, Universal Monsters and more!

Costumes.com is gearing up for the biggest pop culture convention of the year and they’re bringing four of the hottest collectible brands with them. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association), Kidrobot, Denuo Novo, and Rubie’s Ben Cooper will be showcasing their newest exclusive collectibles, figures, helmets, giveaways, photo opportunities, celebrity signings and more at San Diego Comic-Con July 20 – 24.

BOOTH #3545

 

• GREMLINS CELEBRITY SIGNING! Friday 7/22 Time 3-5pm
• Meet “Gremlins” and “Gremlins 2” star Zach Galligan in person on Friday 7/22! Zach will be signing the exclusive NECA Greta Gremlin figure that is on sale at the booth. (Sorry, he can’t sign any other merch.) Time 3:00-5:00pm.
  

• GRETA GREMLIN PHOTO OPP!
• Greta looks ravishing in her wedding dress from “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.” Confess your love as you snap a selfie with Greta at the NECA booth!
  

• E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL PHOTO OPP!
• Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” by taking your picture with E.T. in front of the iconic full moon background.
  

• FREE LIMITED-EDITION POSTERS!
• A collectible poster will be available each day on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Posters will feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie figures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series figures and “Rob Zombie’s The Munsters.”
  

• BUILD YOUR OWN CRATE!
• Like crates? Like building things? Like saving money? You’re in luck! Build-A-Crate launches on Costumes.com Fall 2022, but you can be the first to create yours with five items worth $75 for only $25. These are the items you need at a price you’ll love!
  

• 2022 CON EXCLUSIVE FIGURES!

• Gremlins 2 - 7” Scale Action Figure - Ultimate Wedding Greta This Ultimate Wedding Greta Gremlin from Gremlins 2: The New Batch will make an unforgettable addition to any collection. Here comes the bride, standing approximately 6" tall, in a gorgeous wedding gown headed straight for her unsuspecting groom.

 

• The Thing - 7" Scale Action Figure - 40th Anniversary Poster Figure Recreating the original and iconic poster art for “The Thing” theatrical run, this special deco figure stands approximately 7 inches tall and features an LED light in the head and interchangeable and removable faceplates to create the poster’s signature burst of light.

 

• Dungeons & Dragons - 4" Scale Action Figures - Lost Wave 4 Pack NECA goes back in time for some famously “lost” Dungeons & Dragons action figures! The fantasy comes alive with these action figures in 4” scale, authentically reproduced to match the original prototypes that never saw release.

• Rob Zombie’s The Munsters - 8” Clothed Action Figure – Zombo Hey kids, it’s Zombo! From “Rob Zombie’s The Munsters,” Zombo is coming at you live as an 8” clothed action figure from NECA.

• TMNT (Cartoon) – 7” Scale Action Figures – Pre-Mutation 4 Pack This convention-exclusive box set is based on the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. This special set contains fan favorites Bebop and Rocksteady, Hamato Yoshi, and Baxter Stockman (making his action figure debut), all in their human forms.

 

Kidrobot's Convention Exclusives Pre-Sale

These special convention exclusives will be available for purchase at the Kidrobot booth #2846 this month at San Diego Comic-Con. For those who are not able to attend, we are offering a small quantity of pieces online in three drops. These orders will ship after SDCC has closed.

Kidrobot.com will drop a limited quantity of these exclusives at:

9:00am PT July 7, 2022

9:00am PT July 8, 2022

9:00am PT July 9, 2022

Check out what's exclusive this year from Kidrobot:

 

Andy Warhol Fright Wig Self-Portrait 8" Masterpiece Dunny - Rainbow Edition (2022 Convention Exclusive)

$175.00

Limited to 200 pieces worldwide

Kidrobot and The Andy Warhol Foundation are proud to present a special convention exclusive, inspired by the artist’s 1986 magnum opus completed just months before his passing. The limited-edition Dunny will be available for purchase at the Kidrobot booth (#2846) next month at San Diego Comic-Con. For those who are not able to attend, we are offering a small quantity of pieces online. These orders will be shipped out after the show ends.

 

Azerion Announces Partnership with Sanrio to Create a Multimedia Entertainment Experience for Hello Kitty and Friends Around the Globe

 Azerion Moves Beyond Games to Provide IP-Driven Multimedia Content for Hello Kitty and Friends within Azerion Platforms  
 

Kidrobot's NYCC 2019 Exclusives and First Look at Tristan Eaton's New Money Metal 5-inch Dunny

Kidrobot will have 3 exclusives for NYCC this year which can be purchased at Booth #110. The exclusives are The Simpsons Blinky Rainbow Chrome Mini Figure $20, 3" Hello Kitty Chrome Unicorn mini figure $20 and last but not least is Bob's Burgers Louise Dragon with the Girl Tattoo Mini Figure $15.

You'll also get to be one of the first to check out Tristan Eaton's New Money Metal 5-inch Dunny at NYCC.

Universal Studios Hollywood Lunar New Year & Animation Studio Store

We hit up Universal Studios Hollywood back in February and March. Yes, two separate trips lol. We were able to check out the Lunar New Year as well as the soft opening of the Animation Studio Store which has sections featuring Hello Kitty / Illumination / Dreamworks etc...

Sanrio Small Gift Crate VACATION Unboxing

We're unboxing the Sanrio Small Gift Crate "VACATION" for June 2017. Hopefully everyone received their box already. If not, spoilers below:

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HELLO KITTY® & FRIENDS COLORING BOOK

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR

THE HELLO KITTY^® & FRIENDS COLORING BOOK

Latest Addition To The Extensive Sanrio Catalog Debuts Fall 2017, Delivering Hours Of Coloring Fun For Fans Of All Ages!

San Francisco, CA, April 24, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly expands its partnership with Sanrio Inc. and its HELLO KITTY roster with the acquisition of the publishing rights for THE HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS COLORING BOOK.

Sanrio Small Gift Crate FRIENDSHIP Unboxing

Check out the Sanrio Small Gift Crate FRIENDSHIP Unboxing... If you haven't received yours yet, spoilers ahead!

Loot Crate x Sanrio Announces Next Small Gift Crate Theme

Loot Crate announces the theme for the next Sanrio Small Gift Crate which is VACATION! This box will have items from Hello Kitty, Keroppi and Tuxedo Sam! Purchase the next Small Gift Crate HERE.

Couple Days Left to Order the Sanrio Small Gift Crate "FRIENDSHIP"

Make sure to order the Sanrio Small Gift Crate which is themed FRIENDSHIP by March 15th at 9PM! There have been 2 reveals so far which is an exclusive Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel Plush and Little Twin Stars Stackable Mugs. Purchase this crate here for $34.99 + Shipping & Handling. If you subscribe to 2 or more Sanrio crates use CODE: FRIENDSHIP10 to save 10%.

Edit- Last Chance Code for 30% OFF. Use CODE: FRIENDSHIP30 at Checkout! 

Sanrio Selects InstaVR for 'Hello Kitty' Theme Park in VR

Hello Kitty Official Theme Park “Sanrio Puroland” Selects InstaVR for VR Content Production

Sanrio Entertainment expects to cut costs and delivery times in half for VR applications built on the InstaVR platform

San Francisco, CA – February 28, 2017 - InstaVR, Inc., a virtual reality (VR) authoring, publishing, and analysis company, announced today that Sanrio Entertainment Co., Ltd., which operates Sanrio Puroland, selected InstaVR for VR content production.