Into The Storm at SDCC

Into The Storm had a presence at SDCC this year behind the convention center. You were able to check out the vehicle from the movie. Into the Storm has just been released in Theatres.

Assassin's Creed Experience at SDCC

The Assassin's Creed Experience at SDCC was an obstacle course that participants needed to navigate and finish. If you were able to finish you would get a t-shirt. For the obstacle course you needed to channel your inner assassin and do a few parkour obstacles, scale a wall and take the leap of faith.

We didn't participate in this but walked passed it and watched others conquer the obstacle course.

Paul Kaiju's A Fistful of Dominoes

Paul Kaiju is one of the nicest artists around. This year he held his event at Gunnzo in Old Town, San Diego. The trek was a bit farther this year meaning you had to take the trolley or drive there. Free food and drinks were available for those that attended the event. This year, there were plenty of toys to go around so no one would go home empty handed. Anything that was not purchased was for sale through Gunnzo.

Thanks to Melissa for making these wonderfully delicious rice krispy treats with gummy candy.

The first toys to sell out were Paul's new figures Domino Jack & Mini Goon. There was also a pink Mini Goon that you could get in the blind bag. Unfortunately our pic didn't turn out.

Yes Anime's Super Armor TMNT Figure Prototypes at SDCC

Yes Anime showed off their Super Armor TMNT figure prototypes at SDCC this year. These are mini figures which are about 3 inches tall. The prototypes shown are Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and Shredder. We talked with the designer briefly on preview night and he told us that these would retail for about $15.99 each.

Court of the Dead at SDCC

Court of the Dead was a mini exhibit inside the Sideshow Collectibles Booth area.

Toys & Collectibles at SDCC

Hopefully you like toys & collectibles! We took as many pics as we could given the fact that it was super crowded so at times it is hard to get the right shot and even get into the booth if there is signing because there will be lines around the whole entire booth or area.

Yes, it would be nice if SDCC would let in Press to take photos of the exhibit hall and displays without the general public so apologies for blurry pics or crazy shots. You have to take pictures as quick as possible before someone walks right in front of you while you're taking the pic or their reflection is caught in the display case.

We did the best we could while still trying to enjoy SDCC and covering a lot of the outside events.

SDCC 2014 Recap!

As we look back at SDCC 2014, we notice how much of the outside events are now giving what's inside the convention center a bit of stiffer competition. If you weren't waiting in line inside the convention center for a panel, exclusive or signing then you were waiting in line outside for one of many outside events that took place this year. Most outside events did not require you to have at SDCC badge. If the outside events were this good this year, what can we expect in the years to come?

Let's start off with preview night! This year the weather in San Diego was nice and sunny for most days but was also pretty humid this year. We picked up our passes and made our way to get in line for the exhibit hall.

By the time we got in line there were thousands of people in line already waiting to get in. The line goes to about 8-10 people wide and it probably got close to getting wrapped around the whole top floor of the convention center.

Stocktoncon This Weekend!

If you're in the area this weekend (Aug 9-10), stop by Stocktoncon at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, CA and meet Danny Glover, Denise Crosby and many more!

"Death Rides Again" at Toy Art Gallery

Toy Art Gallery presents "Death Rides Again" featuring new works from Doubleparlour, Mike Egan and Lurk. The opening reception is Saturday, August 9th from 7-10PM. Doubleparlour and Lurk will be in attendance.

Rotofugi's 10x10 Tenth Anniversary Group Exhibit Opening

Rotofugi is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a show called 10x10. They asked over 50 of their favorite artists to do a 10x10 piece for this special group exhibit. The Pirate Abe pic above is by Mark Nagata and if you miss out purchasing the original, Rotofugi will be selling posters of this for $5 each. The opening reception is this Friday, August 8th from 7-10PM.

"Participating artists: 64 Colors, Adam DeVarney, Alisa Ross (40 Threads), Andrea Kang, APAK, Blutt, Brandon Steen, Bwana Spoons, Camilla d'Errico, Chad Kouri, CHema Skandal!, Chris Austin, Chris Uphues, David Rettker, Derek Hess, Gabe Lanza, J*Ryu, Jason Chalker, Jason Limon, Jeramiah Ketner, Jeremy Tinder, Jesse LeDoux, Jesse Narens, Jesse Reno, Jim Pavelec, Joe Somers, Joey Potts, Jon Knox, Jon McNair, Jonathan Bergeron, Joseph Scarano, Kelly Pelka, Kelly Vivanco, Ken Keirns, Lana Crooks, Little Friends of Printmaking, Luke Chueh, Mark Brown, Mark Nagata, Mark Pilon, Max Bare, Michael Slack, Mike Budai, Mitch O'Connell, Mr. Walters, Netherland, Ralph Cosentino, Revize CMW, Rudy Fig, Ryan Heshka, Scribe, Shannon Bonatakis, Steve Seeley, Taiko Fujimura, Tony Rabit, Travis Lampe, Veggiesomething & Yosiell Lorenzo ... and maybe a few more late additions!"

 Happy 10th Anniversary Rotofugi and wishing you many, many more!!!!! :)

"Playing With Fire" at FOE

"Playing With Fire" featuring the works of Paul Kaiju, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore (MVH) and Michael Skattum opens tomorrow night 8/8/14 from 6-9PM at FOE Gallery. East Coast collectors this is a show you do not want to miss. Paul Kaiju & MVH will be in attendance. This is going to be an epic show!

Toy Art Gallery's GID Red Spongebob DX Release

Toy Art Gallery (TAG) will be releasing Secret Base's GID Red Spongebob DX with exclusive mousepad tomorrow (8/8/14) at 12 Noon Pacific in their store HERE for $98. Spongebob stands 5" tall.

Are you Excited to Watch The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie?

Will most likley watch it as being a fan of the TMNT and growing up with them. Not going into it with any expectations so we'll see how it goes.

SuperAwesome : Art and Giant Robot at OMCA Recap

Thought we had posted about our visit to the SuperAwesome : Art and Giant Robot at the Oakland Museum of CA back in early July. Whoops! Guess we just posted pics on our instagram. Great show and great art. Happy to see Giant Robot back up here for a few months. Still miss their store in SF.

If you're in the LA area, Giant Robot has lots of shows and events going on all the time!

For those that don't have instagram or follow us, you can check out our slideshow below:

A HAUNTING Season 7 Premieres Tonight

A HAUNTING Season 7 Premieres FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 at 10/9c on Destination America.

Through spellbinding first-person accounts, each episode of A HAUNTING profiles the story of one family traumatized by forces unknown. As the mystery and origin of each case is unraveled, audiences are left with a lingering sense that life after death is much more powerful – and sometimes more possessive – than anyone could have possibly imagined.

Leading up to the season premiere, viewers can catch up on their all-time favorite episodes – as voted by fans themselves on DestinationAmerica.com – in a marathon airing Friday, August 1 from 5-10pm ET.