LA Comic Con 2025 Recap

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LA Comic Con was held September 26-28, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We haven't been back in quite a few years. The show really has expanded using different halls for the artist alley, Horror Zone, Akiba Station and the main hall with a variety of exhibitors such as Refreshment Toy, Saturday Morning Cards, Dave & Busters and many more. One bit of advice is that if you need to park your car in one of the convention center parking lots, you really need to arrive early. Finding a parking lot with available space can be very hard. There are third party parking lots but note that they charge more than the convention center parking and even raise the price throughout the morning when they know people are desperate for parking. 

This show has really grown over the years and have a lot of different exhibitors compared to other shows such as Door Dash with their Giant Door Dash Bag giving out surprise gifts. You don't know what they will give you. Some people won iPads, Funko pops, external hard drive, gaming controllers, gift cards etc...or you can get a dud like a twinkie which someone did get and was not happy after having to wait in line. The wait in line did take a long time. Maruchan was also exhibiting at LACC and they had free sample flights of their noodles. The line for that was super long too. Yakult and Kopiko were there giving out free samples. If you live in the LA or So Cal area and haven't experienced LACC, you should. If you are local, rideshare would be your best bet to avoid parking headaches. Thank you LACC for inviting us. As of this posting, the dates for next year's LA Comic Con has not been announced yet. Check out our photo coverage above to see what you missed out on this year. 

HEAVY METAL AND GENSEVEN CREATIONS JOIN FORCES AT SDCC 2025

Heavy Metal and Genseven Creations are excited to announce their joint presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 at Exhibitor Booth #4804. Members of the press and industry professionals are invited to visit the booth to learn more about the ambitious future plans of both companies as they usher in a bold new era of storytelling across multiple platforms.

 

Heavy Metal, the legendary sci-fi, fantasy, and horror brand, is undergoing a major renaissance. Following the overwhelming success of its recent Kickstarter campaign and a new round of strategic investment, the 48-year-old publishing icon is expanding its reach into television, film, gaming, and collectibles. Visitors to the booth will be treated to exclusive SDCC variant covers of Issue #2, as well as a sneak peek at a limited-edition, artist-driven apparel collection that fuses Heavy Metal’s heritage of boundary-pushing art with modern style.

 

Genseven Creations, an independent publishing house founded in 2018, focuses on original graphic novels that deliver unique, character-driven narratives. Genseven Creations founder Allen Ling recently invested in Heavy Metal International as part of the strategic investor round and will help play a part in the brands future. Genseven will also present a selection of exclusive SDCC merchandise at the booth.

MeTV's Svengoolie at San Diego Comic Con

Calling all horror fans! Don’t miss this spooktacular panel celebrating the greatest horror films and characters of all time, and the enduring legacy of Svengoolie as we explore the past, present and future of TV horror hosting. As the last nationally broadcast horror host on the air, Svengoolie represents a unique legacy in television history, blending classic monster movies with comedy and fan engagement to keep this beloved tradition alive since the 1970s – and on MeTV since 2011. This summer Svengoolie is excited to showcase some new movies to the Svengoolie library, including Earth Girls Are Easy which makes its MeTV debut on Saturday, July 26 at 8pm ET/PT, with the Sven Squad also taking over Svengoolie’s dungeon for the night to serve as official hosts. Attendees will get a SDCC exclusive Svengoolie and Sven Squad collectible trading card set and a limited edition Svengoolie button! 

Legendary horror host Svengoolie (Rich Koz) will be joined by members of his Sven Squad Sarah Palmer (Gwengoolie), Scott Gryder (IMP) and Bill Leff (Nostalgiaferatoo), plus Svengoolie Executive Producer Jim Roche. The thrilling conversation will be moderated by Dan DiDio, former co-publisher of DC Comics.  

 

Saturday, July 26 from 7:30-8:30 pm

Ballroom 7AB    

Flashback SDCC 2024 - Shaun of the Dead Winchester Tavern

 Shaun of the Dead Winchester Tavern 

20 Bloody Years 

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VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at SDCC 2023

VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at SDCC 2023

WHO: VIZ Media is proud to host two panels featuring manga horror icon and four-time Eisner Award winner, Junji Ito! VIZ Media is proud to co-sponsor these two panels alongside hosting Junji Ito's largest North American exhibit. The exhibit features over 100 pieces of art! Also releasing this July is a new collection of ten tales celebrating Ito’s favorite antihero, Soichi!

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE:

Thursday 7/20 11:00am - 12:00pm @ San Diego Public Library - Horror at the Library: Junji Ito    Join Comic-Con Special Guest and legendary horror master Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox) at the San Diego Public Library for a Q&A that’s sure to bring your nightmares to life. Friday 7/21, 10:00 - 11:00am @ Room 6DE - PANEL: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito  Dive into the Ito-verse with the master of horror manga Junji Ito, as he discusses what inspires, drives, and horrifies him, all while drawing up something truly terrifying for his faithful, macabre-loving fans. Thursday 7/20 - Sunday 7/23 @ Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Torrey Pines Rooms 1-2 - EXHIBIT: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito  Come help us celebrate the career of world-renowned creator Junji Ito. Walk among the cosmic and the macabre and lose yourself in the Ito-verse. With over 100 works on display, this will be the largest exhibition of Junji Ito’s work in North America.

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Factory Entertainment Launches KUZOS

Factory Entertainment Launches KUZOS™ Line Of Diecast Metal Collectibles During San Diego Comic-Con With Limited Exclusives

Concord, CA - Factory Entertainment, Inc., has launched a series of limited edition San Diego Comic-Con collectibles from their brand new proprietary line of metal miniature collectibles called KUZOS™. 

Mezco Toyfair Roundup

Mezco was one of the more crowded booths Saturday morning and you can see why, they went in heavy! Between new scary liscenses like The Owl Man from Lord of Tears and the upcoming film La Llorona and classic spooky favorites like Freddy, Jason, Pennywise and Chucky you can't go wrong. A large assortment of comic and movie heroes and villains were on display as part of their One:12 Collective line, featuring cloth uniforms. Also shown are Living Dead Dolls (including the Netflix Sabrina the Teenage Witch,) large MDS Mega figures, Burst A Box, Mez-itz, and a new line of Kenner styled figures called 5 Points. One of the most impressive figures was an enormous eighteen inch figure of King Kong, who rightfully had his own display case. Keep you eyes peeled for two upcoming reviews of Blade and Gomez, the two Toyfair only editions we got to bring home.

Pre-Order The Nun Doll from Mezco Toyz

Mezco introduces a spine-tingling doll from the Warner Brothers film ‘The Nun’.

Standing at approximately 18 inches tall, The Nun doll might just be as scary as the film. Her bright, piercing eyes stare directly into your soul and she features a film-accurate habit complete with a tunic, cowl, and veil. 

Burst-A-Box Jason Voorhees

Introducing Mezco’s Burst-A-Box! A pop culture infused twist on one of the most beloved, classic toys - the jack-in-the-box.

The Friday The 13th Part VII Burst-A-Box features Jason Voorhees – the infamous Crystal Lake killer.

Approximately 14” tall when “popped”, the Burst-A-Box is a finely detailed tin music box that encases a detailed sculpt and clothed spring character.

Designed after his appearance in the film, Jason features a cracked hockey mask, exposing the rotting monster underneath.

Burst-A-Box: Jason Voorhees comes packaged popped-out of his tin and perfect for display in a collector-friendly window box.

Burst-A-Box Jason Voorhees is available for preorder at http://mezcotoyz.com/burst-a-box-friday-the-13th-part-vii-jason-voorhees for $50. 

Living Dead Dolls Presents Michael Myers

Straight out of the 1978 John Carpenter film ‘Halloween’, The Living Dead Dolls present Michael Myers. “The Shape”, as he’s referenced in the film, has become one of the most recognizable icons of modern horror.

Loot Crate Announces Loot Fright

Loot Crate announce a subscription line called Loot Fright and each box will be filled with horror related items each month starting in September. The theme for the first box is "Trick or Treat". You have until September 19th  at 9PM Pacific to subscribe for the very first box of Loot Fright. A one month subscription is $24.99 + shipping. There is also an option to purchaes a 3-month or 6-month subscription as well which will save a few bucks off each box. Go HERE to subscribe!

Annabelle: Creation Scaled Prop Replica Doll

Here's you chance to own your very own Annabelle Doll from Annabelle: Creation. Mezco Toyz has up for pre-order the Annabelle: Creation Scaled Prop Replica Doll for $94 HERE. 

Mezco Toyz at Toyfair 2018

New Living Dead Dolls slated to be released between 2018 and 2019, including DC Universe and movie versions of Catwoman and popular horror genre icons, including the new version of Pennywise from the 2017 film "IT."

Being resurrected are the Living Dead Doll blind boxes, which we haven't seen for quite a while now. They are a welcome return for Spring of this year. Another nice surprise was a Ruberic-styled puzzle box from Hellraiser III. Beware of what you release...

Adding to their line of Mega Scale Figures will be Jason Voorhees, Chucky from Child's Play 3 and Raegan. The attention to detail on Chucky's battle damaged face was particularly well executed.

A display of past and upcoming stylized figures were on display along with a new Annabelle Awakening version of the titular doll, featuring an unpossessed color scheme. And if terrorizing small children is your thing, a new line of horrific Jack-in-the-box toys is being released featuring horror mainstays like Freddy Kreuger and the popular Pennywise.

Finishing out the booth was a new line of pillow-like plush called FlatZos. Coming in multiple sizes and an array of horror genre characters, these soft and squishy fiends feature chibi proportions and large button eyes (except for Jason.)

This year looks to be one to look forward to, filled with promising new releases and the revival of a few old favorites. Mezco Toyz always knows how to keep it spooky. 

Mezco Presents Flatzos

Mezco Toyz is proud to present Flatzos. A new kind of plush that is great for home decor, to rest your head or just cuddle up with and watch a horror movie.

The first three offerings of Flatzos features a trio of horror film icons:

Chucky- The possessed doll with the soul of a serial killer and a bad attitude

Freddy- The dream-haunting Elm Street slasher that caused an entire generation to lose sleep

Jason- The machete loving, hockey mask wearing killing machine from Camp Crystal Lake

Flatzos plush are a generous 12” tall and feature vibrant full color printing most with oversized button eyes. Sold separately, expect them to creep into stores in Jun-Aug or preorder today at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/flatzos-3-pack-12-inch

Cinemark + The Asylum Present: A HAUNTING IN SALEM

Cinemark Theaters and The Asylum (the studio behind Sharknado) have joined forces to present fans with THURSDAY NIGHTS AT THE ASYLUM, a weekly series offering exclusive access to the very best in underground and homegrown horror, thriller, sci-fi and cult cinema.

Save the Dates for Famous Monsters Halloween Bash in San Jose Oct 27-29

Celebrate all things Halloween, horror, and fantastical up close and personal with interactive entertainment throughout the show, something the whole family can enjoy.

3-Days of Halloween Fun at the San Jose Convention Center on October 27th-29th. You can purchase tickets HERE. Children 12 and under are FREE.

Ghouls and Zombies come out to play, mingle with an impressive lineup of celebrity guests, artists from the horror and suspense genres. Event will feature a massive show floor of vendors and exhibitors, haunted attractions and experiences, world-class panels and presentations, and masterful array of cosplay and monster gear.

• Almost 200,000 sq. ft. of Halloween show floor
• Over 200+ exhibitors and artists showcasing scary goods & services 
• Celebrity and expert panels on horror entertainment & Photo Opps
• Stars from films such as HellBoy, Hellraiser, Gremlins, Re-Animator, and the new Star Trek series
• Celebration of George A. Romero with Cast OF DAWN OF THE DEAD and other Living Dead movies 
• Rocky Horror Show: In Concert
• Professional demos of Special Fx makeup, set building, costuming & animatronics
• Hands-on workshops taught by top industry professionals for all ages
• Mini-haunts, interactive experiences, games, roaming monsters, cosplay and MORE!
• COSTUME CONTESTS AND PARTY !

 

FAMOUS MONSTERS has been the leading authority on all things horror, sci-fi, and fantasy related for 59 years and now are bringing decades of horror, sci-fi, fandom to San Jose Convention Center. 

The event will feature horror stars from films such as Hellraiser, Gremlins, and Re-Animator, as well as casts of DAWN OF THE DEAD and the other Living Dead movies to celebrate the legendary George A. Romero. 

Also recently added was a few of the original child actors from the original movie IT. 

This event is going to be so much fun! Check out their website HERE for the latest information! We hope to see you there!

NEW AUGMENTED REALITY HORROR EXPERIENCE

Clever Fox debuts original augmented reality experience by VR horror master Dekker Dreyer at ScareLA.

 

Clever Fox debuts original augmented reality experience by VR horror master Dekker Dreyer at ScareLA.

Glass Eye Pix and Hood River Entertainment Announce the Cast of Teen-Punk Horror Thriller THE RANGER

Genre Masters Unite for Jenn Wexlers Directorial Debut Lensing in New York Starring Jeremy Holm, Chloe Levine and Amanda Grace Benitez

(LOS ANGELES, CA – April 19^th, 2017) Larry Fessenden’s Glass Eye Pix and Andrew van den Houten’s Hood River Entertainment have announced the cast of Jenn Wexler's THE RANGER, which began principal photography this week in New York. Jeremy Holm (House of Cards, Mr Robot), Chloe Levine (The Transfiguration, The OA), Amanda Grace Benitez (All Cheerleaders Die) star alongside Granit Lahu, Jeremy Pope, and Bubba Weiler.   

Loot Wear Horror Contents!

Ok, This is pretty late. We received this in early November but this was the October Horror Loot Wear. In case you weren't paying attention to what was inside last month's Loot Wear, here's what you could have received.

Creepy Horror Manga Masterpiece TOMIE Debuts From VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA RELEASES HORROR MASTER

JUNJI ITO’S PARANORMAL MANGA THRILLER TOMIE

VIZ Media Publishes A Deluxe Edition Of The Harrowing Story Of A Femme Fatale That Returns From The Dead… Again And Again

San Francisco, CA, November 16, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers a chilling treat for readers with the release of creator Junji Ito’s horror masterpiece, TOMIE, on December 20^th.