Sunday, June 21, 2015

Evolution 2 Recap



Evolution 2 was held on Saturday, June 13th 2015 at Pier 70 in San Francisco, CA. Above is a video with over 500 pictures. (Apologies for those trying to view the pics in the slideshow. For some reason the slideshow was not working properly.) To view individual pics, check out our album HERE. Attendees were in line hours before the show opened. If you had purchased your tickets in advanced online or through a retailer you were able to get into the show at 12PM (Noon) which is an hour early. If you waited to buy your tickets on the day of the show, you weren't able to get in until 1PM. Show hours were 1PM-6PM.

There were FREE Matcha (Green Tea) Pocky for attendees which they handed to you once you entered the show.

Evo2 expanded and was bigger than ever. They had multiple stages with various DJs, LA to the Bay Graff Expo, RC Drift Track, Models, Everystep Battle, Raffles, Food Trucks and various vendors.

Below is a compilation of mini videos featuring the RC Drift Track, LA/Bay Graffiti Artists in action etc... and a few pics.


Enjoy and See you next year!

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Loot Crate May 2015 UNITE

Well a bit late but better late than never. Here was May's Loot Crate UNITE. This Loot Crate contained the following:

Exclusive Green Ranger T-shirt from Flophouse
Avengers: Age of Ultron Car Decal from Marvel
Exclusive Team Fortress 2 Button Set from A Crowded Coop
Exclusive Bravest Warriors Tales from the Holo John #1 from BOOM! Studios
Marvel Super Heroes Ice Tray from ICUP, Inc.
Exclusive MAD Magazine Loot Crate Edition from DC Entertainment
Exclusive Marvel Sneaker Laces from Esquire Footwear (We got the stealthy gray and black as there was also a full color version.)
Exclusive Rick and Morty 300-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Cardinal Industries, Inc.
Loot Crate Magazine (May 2015 No.22)
Loot Crate UNITE Button

The box can yet again be reversed to transform into a background scene etc...

Miscreation Toys x TAG Cestoda Pre-Order

Pre-Order TAG x Miscreation Toys' Cestoda Soft Vinyl Figure at Toy Art Gallery (TAG) HERE for $175 Each. Cestoda stands 14 inches in height and width with over 10 points of articulation. The pre-order is open until July 2nd.

Monogram Announced a Few of their SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Monogram announced a few of their SDCC 2015 exclusives this week. You can pick these up at Monogram's Booth #3645. Details on the exclusives below:

Entertainment Earth's Exclusive Jiangshi Hopping Ghost Mythos Sheriff Hikari Vinyl Figure

Pre-Order Entertainment Earth's Exclusive Jiangshi Hopping Ghost Mythos Sheriff Hikari Vinyl Figure HERE for $49.99. Edition of 300 and is scheduled to arrive in July.

A Few LEGO SDCC 2015 Exclusives Announced

LEGO announced a few of their SDCC 2015 Exclusives through various online outlets this week. The first one they announced via Hollywood Reporter is Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron - Throne of Ultron. The set contains 203 pieces and will sell for $39.99. The second exclusive was announced via Complex is Star Wars Dagobah Set which contains 177 pieces and will cost $39.99. The third exclusive was announced via USA Today which is Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Sam Wilson (Captain America) Mini Figure which is free but you can only obtain it if you win through their daily drawings Thursday-Saturday at SDCC.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Funko Announced Their 6th Wave of SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Funko announced their 6th Wave of SDCC 2015 Exclusives. POP! Inside Out "Sparkle Hair" Joy, POP! Sesame Street "Flocked" Mr. Snuffleupagus, POP! Once Upon A Time Regina, Dorbz XL Guardians of the Galaxy 6" "Mossy" Groot, Dorbz Batman: 1950's Batman and ReAction Arrow Unmasked. 

Kidrobot x Cartoon Network's Adventure Time SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Kidrobot x Cartoon Network announces SDCC 2015 Exclusive Adventure Time Puff Finn Con Exclusive Colorway 6” Medium Figure and a Lord Monochromicorn Con Exclusive Colorway 6” Medium Figure. Both will retail $49.99 and will be available in limited quantities at the Kidrobot booth #5645.

Behind the Music Panels at SDCC 2015

The original music panel returns to San Diego Comic-Con with TWO panels to celebrate its SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, featuring composers from some of your favorite films and television shows! After the success of last year’s panel moderated by Shane West (Salem, Nikita), we are thrilled to return this year with even more music and fun! Attendees at each panel will be the first to view (and hear) some surprise sneak peeks and have a chance to win some exclusive giveaways!


BEHIND THE MUSIC – CRIME, DEATH AND RESURRECTION 
Thursday, July 9th at 10:00am-11:00am (Room 25ABC)

Warner Bros Home Entertainment Announces SDCC 2015 Premieres, Panels and Signings!

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTING WORLD PREMIERES OF
SCOOBY-DOO & KISS: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MYSTERY,
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS & MONSTERS,
LEGO DC COMICS SUPER HEROES,
BATMAN UNLIMITED: MONSTER MAYHEM
AT 2015 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Premieres, Panels and Signings in San Diego for Full-Length Animated Films


Rock-n-roll legend KISS, animation icon Scooby-Doo, a stunning new vision of the Justice League and popular takes on LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes and Batman Unlimited highlight Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s diverse array of world premieres and panels coming to Comic-Con International in 2015.


WBHE will present four new films at Comic-Con this year, and each will include an autograph session with talent (signing on SDCC exclusive mini-posters) at the Warner Bros. Booth, and a panel discussion immediately following the screening. These premieres/panels and confirmed* talent are:

Cardboard Spaceship Announces SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Cardboard Spaceship announced their SDCC 2015 Exclusives on instagram. They will be releasing Scribe's Scrimshaw Mattenoot in blue and green and lightsleepers Infinity Shaka & The Metal Face T-shirts. Stop by Booth #5638 to purchase these!

Kotobukiya's Deadpool "Chimichanga" Limited Edition ARTFX+ SDCC 2015 Exclusive

Kotobukiya's 2nd SDCC 2015 Exclusive is the Deadpool "Chimichanga" Limited Edition ARTFX+ Statue. If you are not attending SDCC, you can pre-order this HERE for $59.99.

Last Chance to Purchase D23 EXPO 2015 Discounted Tickets!

D23 EXPO 2015 Advanced Discount Ticket Prices End June 30, 2015

The highly anticipated D23 EXPO 2015: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns to the Anaheim Convention Center August 14–16, bringing all worlds of Disney together under one roof, and offering Disney fans exclusive access to Disney films, television, and theme parks as only D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can!

A limited number of discounted tickets are still available for purchase. Visit www.D23EXPO.com to buy yours before prices go up on July 1.

Kidrobot Announces SDCC 2015 Signing Schedule and Exclusives

Kidrobot announced their SDCC 2015 Signing Schedule and Exclusives. They will be releasing 3 Screen Prints from Brandt Peters, Frank Kozik and Scott Tolleson which are limited to less than 200 each. Each screen print will retail for $25. The first 50 people in line for their signings will get a free screen print.

Junko Mizuno will also be signing and releasing an exclusive dunny. More details TBA. Chris 51 will be signing on Saturday and will give fans an opportunity to win one of his famous mash-up geek-culture original oil paintings.

Make sure to stop by Booth #5645. 

Thursday, July 9th
Junko Mizuno 1pm-3pm
Scott Tolleson 4pm-6pm
Friday, July 10th
Junko Mizuno 1pm-3pm
Frank Kozik 4pm-6pm
Saturday, July 11th
Brandt Peters 1pm-3pm
Chris 51 4pm-6pm

VIZ MEDIA CELEBRATES SAILOR MOON DAY AT 2015 ANIME EXPO

Join English Dub Voice Actor Guests For A Special Series Of Events And Activities At North America’s Largest Anime Convention

San Francisco, CA, June 18, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings the excitement of SAILOR MOON to Southern California as it announces a variety of fun activities and special cast appearances for SAILOR MOON Day, taking place on Friday, July 3rd during the 2015 Anime Expo. 

Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime convention held in North America and will take place July 2nd–5th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #811.