Prototypes by Varner Studios at SDCC

SDCC's Exhibit Floor is huge...and you know how you always seem to miss something. (We know this all too well.). Just by chance while trying to navigate the massive exhibit hall row by row, we happen to come across the Varner Studios Booth. They make prototypes for various companies. The ones above are what we came across first but as we turned the corner to look at the other side of the booth, wow we were in for a treat! There were prototypes from the vintage TMNT line and various other lines like Family Guy, Happy Meal/Kids Meal Toys etc...

After the Jump, there are a lot of pictures. We were geeking out this booth and there were maybe 1 or 2 unreleased vintage TMNT toys.

Art, DIY, Vinyl Toys etc... at SDCC

Here we just grouped in all the vinyl toy companies, artists booths etc... You'll see pictures from Zero Friends, Giant Robot, Lulubell, Skinner, Frank Kozik, Super7, Rotofugi, Cardboard Spaceship, Gargamel, Grass Hut, Dead Zebra and more... Enjoy the pics!

Gotham at SDCC

Gotham also had a pretty noticable presence at SDCC this year. On the lawn between the Hilton and the Convention Center they set up a zip line where you zip through Gotham City. Very cool way to promote this new show. The lines were long for this too even though you had to have a SDCC badge to participate.

FXX's Every Simpsons Ever at SDCC

FXX had the huge area of the lawn between the Hilton & Convention Center to promote their Every Simpsons Ever Marathon which will start August 21st. They will be playing every single episode and the movie that was ever made. Homer's Dome was still being assembled preview night, Thursday and a little bit on Friday morning.

Godzilla at SDCC

Godzilla was back at SDCC and had a cool display set up behind the convention center. The first few pictures we took at on preview night. What we couldn't see at night was that there was a Fan Art Tribute Wall. Scroll down further and you will see the art work.

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!!!!! :)