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Batman Pin Mates With Camo Batmobile To Be SDCC-Exclusive

by Natalie KipperJune 12, 2017

We have less than 40 days until San Diego Comic-Con 2017 and our friends at Entertainment Earth just announced the second of their exclusives (the first being a Pin Mates set that includes Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet and the super heroine herself in four different outfits). The new reveal is another Pin Mates set, this time featuring Batman in his Dark Knight costume along wth Bane and the Batmobile in camouflage mode. The wheels on the Batmobile even roll, which I think is pretty dang spiffy.

If you find yourself wondering, “What on Earth is a Pin Mate?,” we’ve got you covered! The product line, created by Bif Bang Pow!, was showcased at last year’s Comic-Con. The idea was to take a simple, nostalgic toy design (in this case, the wooden doll) and meld it with pop culture icons. Each doll’s features are handpainted.

Now, back to this particular con-exclusive. The set is limited in edition to 492 pieces and each one is numbered. The good news is that those not attending the con can tentatively pre-order one now and if there are any remaining after SDCC, those orders will be fulfilled. If they sell out, the pre-orders will be refunded. The Batmobile with Dark Knight Batman Pin Mate Set is priced at $24.99.

Those attending San Diego Comic-Con can find this collectible at Entertainment Earth’s booth, #2343.

Geekscape Reviews: ThinkGeek’s Reptar Back Buddy Backpack

by Natalie KipperMay 2, 2017

I may have mainly grown up on Disney but that doesn’t mean I didn’t also occasionally enjoy other entertainment venues, like Nickelodeon, in my youth. And I know I am not alone. Those of us who watched the network’s cartoon Rugrats, in the 90’s are sure to be thrilled that the good people at ThinkGeek recently listed a store-exclusive Reptar Back Buddy Backpack ($39.99) on their site. Reptar the dinosaur was one of the the show’s made-up media icons, featured on cereal boxes and chocolate bars as well as in toy aisles and even his own ice skating show.

Here is the fantastic beast in all his backpack-y glory! Reptar measures 20 inches tall and 16 and a half inches long (including the tail). And there is no need for you to be concerned about the bag’s arm straps being too short. They are extendable enough to fit most adults, even larger ones.

Just in case you forgot which network was home to Reptar and his Rugrats friends, there was a colorful glossy tag attached to his left claw to remind you.

Here is a view of Reptar’s left side (the right side can be seen in the header image). This plush backpack is so downy soft that even the felt of his teeth are a tactile delight. Reptar’s “body” is ever-so-slightly under-stuffed, most likely to help accommodate the storage of more items. A bonus side effect of this is that he is super-squishy and a treat to hug. On the off chance you prefer your dinosaurs to be more tightly-stuffed, add some items into the zippered compartment in his back and you are good to go.

The blue spines on Reptar’s back are soft as well. I suspect that is why some of them have a tendency to flop over if left unattended. If you plan to wear this backpack in a busy place, like a con or a mall, be aware that the tail does extend outward and that is something that you should keep in mind when maneuvering down aisles or through crowds.

This is the position of the backpack’s straps. I didn’t have any problem with the straps getting twists while in use but after I have noticed it happening after a cuddling session or two. Thankfully, it can be easily remedied. The straps themselves are soft and non-abrasive – something I was concerned about when I saw the picture of them online.

A typical problem with plush backpacks are their lack of storage capacity. This issue is surprisingly nonexistent when it comes to the Reptar Backpack, however. The zippered compartment, found on the dinosaur’s back, opens wide and can hold a ton.

How much is “a ton?” Well, I successfully toted around an iPad Mini 2, wallet and keys, earbuds, infinity scarf, fingerless gloves, and sundries bag (which, as you can see, is about the same size as the iPad Mini 2 – a smidgen bigger than 8 inches by five inches). Oh, and my iPhone S. That isn’t in the picture because I used it to take the photos for this review.

This backpack has only one flaw, albeit a minor one. After one day’s use, some of the paint on the zipper was already starting to wear off. This is purely cosmetic and hardly noticeable unless under intense scrutiny but still something that should be noted.

I had so much fun with this Reptar Back Buddy Backpack. I even received several compliments walking around with him (five in the span of one afternoon!). Plus, he is just a great travel buddy, even doubling as a cushion during waiting room visits. I award this wearable piece of nostalgia a 5 out of 5.

[This review is based on a sample provided by ThinkGeek. All opinions are my own.]

SDCC 2016: Touring Entertainment Earth’s Booth

by Natalie KipperJuly 26, 2016

Entertainment Earth‘s San Diego Comic-Con booth was a treasure trove of pop culture collectibles. A ton of different licenses were showcased within the display cases that the surrounded the booth (which was then surrounded by lines of attendees). Here are some of the highlights!

With Star Trek celebrating its 50th anniversary, there was plenty of merchandise to go around. One of the highlights was the Kirk versus Spock bobble head set taken from the episode, “Amok Time.” The figures are numbered and the base plays music from the show. Another item was a crossover between Star Trek and The Big Bang Theory. Part of Bif Bang Pow!’s new Pin Mate line (more on that in a moment), the set places the cast of TBBT in Star Trek uniforms.

One of the con-exclusives this year was a pink variant of the Wonder Woman Chair Cape (to commemorate the hero’s 75th anniversary). The Chair Capes stem from the desire to share a love of pop culture in daily life. Beyond the con-exclusive Wonder Woman variant, there was also capes from Batman Beyond, Superman, among others.

Batman was another hot property and inspired one of the con-exclusives, a Jack-in-the-box based on Joker from The Dark Knight. I’ll admit, this one creeped me a bit. There was also a set of Pin Mates starring the characters of Suicide Squad.

Let’s talk about Pin Mates for a second. They are part of Bif Bang Pow!’s movement to combine simple, nostalgic toy designs with current pop culture icons. In the Pin Mates case, the figures are made of wood and hand-painted. Convention-exclusives from this line include previously mentioned Star Trek/ The Big Bang Theory set and the Suicide Squad set plus a two-pack from Antman, which I though was pretty clever.

Also of a nostalgic nature is the four-inch wooden push puppet of Guardians of The Galaxy‘s Groot. I am told this will not be the only GotG puppet to be made. However, they may not all be of the “push” variety.

Entertainment Earth has listed their remaining SDCC-exclusive merchandise on their online store. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out!

Pre-order Martin Hsu’s SDCC Exclusive Plush Online This Thursday!

by Natalie KipperJuly 12, 2016

If you are into the designer toy scene, you have no doubt heard of Martin Hsu. The artist has done many custom-painted toys as well as beautiful paintings but he is perhaps most well-known for his own Dragon Boy character. And while Dragon Boy and his faithful Dragon Dog, Blacky, have been made into figures, neither of the pair has touched upon the plush medium.That is, until now.

For San Diego Comic-Con, Martin is releasing an 8 inch-tall Dragon Dog plush. The limited edition toy will come with a blank name tag (or rather “dog tag”) for you to name your own Dragon Dog.

And if you can’t make it to SDCC, be sure to head over to Martin’s online store this Thursday, July 14, at Noon Pacific for a chance to pre-order a plush of your own. Each Dragon Dog will cost $35 and US orders of two puppies or more will include free shipping. The sale will run for 24 hours only.

Martin Hsu will be at San Diego Comic-Con at booth #4530. Be sure to come by and say hello!

SDCC 2016: Official Con-Exclusives Page Is Live!

by Natalie KipperJuly 3, 2016

It is T-17 days to Preview Night for San Diego Comic-Con and the official list of con-exclusives is now available on Comic-Con International’s site. Attendees were granted access to the Exhibit Hall map and booth listings about a week ago.

Here are some of the exclusive items that have been covered on Geekscape:

-Mattel (booth #2945; need wristbands from Sails Pavillion) – Monster High Frankie Stein and Robecca Steam/ Hexiciah Steam two-pack

-Hasbro (booth #3329; need wristbands from Sails Pavillion) – Yo-kai Watch Jewelnyan figure set

-Entertainment Earth (booth #2343) – The Force Awakens C-3PO figure

It should be noted that the page reads, “Check back for more companies and exclusives.” As the days count down, additional booths will be added and some will even update with newly revealed items closer to the con. So don’t panic if what you are hoping for isn’t listed yet!

Did you spot anything to put on your “Must Buy” list?

SDCC-Exclusive ‘Yo-Kai Watch’ Dianyan Figure Unlocks In-Game Content

by Natalie KipperJune 27, 2016

Fans of Yo-kai Watch should pay extra attention to Hasbro’s booths (3213 and 3329) at San Diego Comic-Con. Today, the toy company revealed that one of their con-exclusive items will be a vinyl figure of the Yo-kai Dianyan, bundled with 5 special Yo-kai Medals. The toy will cost US$29.99 and be limited in edition, although exact numbers are not yet known.

Besides looking rather spiffy, the figure will unlock the feline Dianyan in the Yo-kai Watch 3DS game. I don’t know about you guys but I still need that fellow on my team! Additionally, the accompanying Yo-kai Medals are compatible with the Hasbro’s toy version of the Yo-kai Watch.

Can’t make it to the con? Hasbro will have a small batch of them available to purchase on their site after SDCC ends.

[source: Polygon via SDCC Unofficial Blog]

Mattel Teases Exclusive She-Ra Figure For San Diego Comic-Con

by Natalie KipperMay 18, 2016

Mattel’s MattyCollector.com Facebook page has been posting teasers for one of its San Diego Comic-Con exclusives over the past several days. It has already been announced that the figure will be of She-Ra from Mattel’s “Masters of the Universe” line but fans have only gotten snippets of the overall image along with morsels of info. Yesterday, the page revealed that the figure will come with multiple outfits and from the looks of them, some pieces are made of fabric, not just snap-on plastic armor. Let’s just hope she has doll hair instead of the standard molded stuff typical to the series.

Here is what MattyCollector has shown us so far:

It certainly looks like some serious effort was put into this! The price for this exclusive hasn’t been announced yet but I can’t imagine it will be cheap, given the detail of the toy and the intensity of the fanbase. Those interested can follow along with the daily teasers on MattyCollector.com’s Facebook page.

Mattel’s SDCC Monster High Exclusives Are Spooky And Steamy

by Natalie KipperMay 13, 2016

If you have ever attended San Diego Comic-Con, you probably remember seeing (or maybe even waiting in) the line at Mattel’s booth to purchase some of the convention-exclusive merchandise. Amongst their library of popular franchises is Monster High, a series which will be the focus of two of the booth’s exclusives this year.

Perhaps the most interesting of the two is Frankie Stein as a Ghost Buster, complete with mini Slimer figurine. This item most likely hopes to capitalize on the buzz from the Ghost Busters reboot which will debut this summer. I will say, of all the mashups Mattel could have chosen, this one does work well.

The next exclusive is actually a two-pack, starring the steampunk-inspired daughter and father duo, Robecca Steam and Hexiciah Steam. Adding in the father to the bundle was a creative choice and I will be interested to see fans’ reactions.

Pricing for the two items is not currently known. Mattel’s booth number hasn’t been listed yet either. Keep your eyes on Geekscape for additional SDCC news as it trickles in.

[source: The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog]

Emerald City Comic Con Variant Lying Cat Plush Is No Lie

by Natalie KipperFebruary 12, 2016

A popular feline character from the comic series Saga will get her turn in the limelight (emerald-light?) when the Lying Cat talking plush debuts at Emerald City Comic Con with an exclusive variant.

The Lying Cat plush stands a whopping 17 and a half-inches and looks absolutely huggable. Give the sun on her collar a squeeze and you’ll hear Lying Cat’s well-known line: “LYING!” Both the standard and the variant editions will include this feature.

So what makes this variant special? The variant Lying Cat’s collar is green, most likely to tie into the whole “Emerald City” part of ECCC. She will also have a limited edition ear tag.

Dying for the variant and can’t make it to the con? ReedPOP, the creator of ECCC, has you covered. The Lying Cat Talking Plush – ECCC Exclusive Variant is currently stocked in their online store. You can purchase her now for $35. I imagine supplies are limited so I wouldn’t sit on this one.

What do you think of this exclusive? Are attending Emerald City Comic Con? Let us know in the comments!

Geekscape Reviews: ThinkGeek-Exclusive Jumbo Drogon Plush Dragon

by Natalie KipperNovember 23, 2015

[Disclaimer: This is a review of a sample provided by ThinkGeek.]

ThinkGeek recently listed a store-exclusive jumbo plush of Game of Thrones‘ dragon, Drogon. Being a lover of all things plush, I was itching to get my hands on the beast.

Now, onto the review!

My Drogon is actually a uncharacteristically shy. So let’s start off with the a look at his tag.

It is a standard tag as far as content but also relatively large. The tag’s size isn’t noticeable because it is dwarfed by the large size of the plush.

Ah! It seems our scaly star is ready to begin. As you can see, Drogon has an impressive wingspan; 42 inches wide to be exact. The pose-able wires are in the scaly arm portions at the top of each wing (they also run as a skeletal system through the body, tail, and legs). The suede sections of the wings are soft to touch and not at all rough or stiff. The wings also have embroidered detail in the faux suede.

His toes are where the plush seams are most visible but thankfully, they didn’t look bare or stressed. I am not concerned about the seams bursted or ripping in the future. I was pleased that little dragon claws are a different fabric rather than just painted on. Nice touch!

Drogon’s back is lined with spines. This is the one area where I am slightly disappointed. Each of the spines are rough around the edges and unpleasant to the touch. Some of the smaller ones on the head also have a tendency lie flat.

I was thoroughly impressed with Drogon’s face and mouth. Much like the case with his claws, Factory Entertainment (the manufacturer) shirked the cheap, easy route and avoided making the teeth out of single cutouts of felt. Drogon’s chompers are thick pieces of fabric sewn together, which is much sturdier and nicer to look at. And fun fact, you can stick part of your pinky in his nostrils (in other words, they are real little pockets). His detailed face is definitely my favorite feature.

This plush is a pretty big guy. According to his listing, Drogon is 16 inches tall and 22 inches long, nose to tail. Is he big enough to match his price point ? Well, if you factor in the pose-ability, quality, and attention to detail along with the size, I would say yes.

While I don’t think many people would pay nearly 60 dollars for a dragon plush without having a deep connection to Game of Thrones, I will say that I personally love Drogon and would happily have shelled out the money for him.

You can purchase your own Game of Thrones Jumbo Drogon Plush Dragon at ThinkGeek [link] at the price of $59.99.

Tentacle Kitty and ThinkGeek Join Forces for an Exclusive, Adorable Plush!

by Natalie KipperNovember 17, 2015

Tentacle Kitty and her friends have grown in popularity, and number, of the past few years. Created by artist John Merritt, the 10-appendaged feline has partnered with ThinkGeek for a store-exclusive colorway, the Orange Tabby Tentacle Kitty.

Tentacle Kitty is no stranger to ThinkGeek’s storefront. Both the Rat-tailed Unicorn (a personal favorite of mine) and Ninja Kitty, not to mention Tentacle Kitty herself, have been sold there in the past. New colorways aren’t new territory either; a successful Kickstarter ran late last year that lead to four new shades of Tentacle Kitty awesomeness.

The ThinkGeek-exclusive Orange Tabby Tentacle Kitty costs $29.99 and is available to order now [link]. And if you haven’t already, check out the Tentacle Kitty webcomic!

It’s crazy seeing the influx (and growth) of Tentacle Kitty merch at various conventions! We know there’s a huge variety, so be sure to let us know what your favorite Tentacle Kitty plush has been!

SDCC 2013: A Veteran’s Tips For Navigating The Convention, Plus Some Choice Panels!

by AllieHanleyJuly 9, 2013

San Diego Comic Con has been around for many years, but for me the geek exodus began in 2007. That first year was a blur; I can hardly recall what I saw or what I did. However, with each year that I’ve added to my belt, the experience of navigating the vast crowds, the convention floor and the Hall H line have become a way of life. The plan, -or lack of, because trying to plan every detail of the third largest convention in the world is tough. The reality is, for newbies, just go with the flow and try to pick a few things. For me that means a heavy investment of time in Hall H.

Last year I wrote a piece about the Comic Con experience, Press vs. Fan. I came up with the conclusion that I would rather forego the press tables (mostly happening at The Hilton next door) and focus on the fan experience, so with that in mind here’s a few panels I’m looking forward to, as well as some general tips.

Preview Night (Wednesday). The truth is… preview night is a nightmare. People go nuts. Either you have a plan and a mission (trying to buy an exclusive toy and score an exclusive giveaway) or you just let the crowd push you and pretend you are a leaf floating down a raging river. My crew have a mission. We divide and conquer with runs to Mattel, Dark Horse, and more. <If I tell you any more, I’d have to kill you> For an easier go of it – check out the TV pilots screening up in Ball Room 20.

Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of three of the most highly anticipated TV series of the 2013-14 television season-Almost Human, The Tomorrow People, and The 100-as well as an encore presentation of the pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries spinoff series, The Originals, all in Ballroom 20.

Thursday: In recent years, Thursday has been the day that Con officials slated as the day to get the “Twilight” movie stuff over. This created some really happy campers, and some pissed-off ones. The unhappy ones complained that the “Twi-hards” had bought all the convention tickets and were making the convention even more crowded. The reality, the con is just massively popular. Anyway, this year there is no Twilight and so what did the officials plan this year in its place….what mega blockbuster will we be lining up the night before to sneak peek? ….NOTHING. I had been banking on having some sort of -get it over- blockbuster – lets-kick-things-off Hall H panel but this year the opening panels include:

Ron Diamond (program curator, president of Acme Filmworks and AWN.com) presents the best and newest in international animation. Included is Disney’s Oscar winning Paperman along with 10 animated shorts culled from the most notable festivals from around the world. Shows annually at Pixar, Dreamworks, Disney, ILM, Blue Sky, Sony, EA, UCLA, SVA, USC, SCAD, NYU, RISD, Harvard and CalArts.

Thursday July 18, 2013 11:50am – 12:50pm

Early AM Best Bet – Check out hottie Josh Hollaway from Lost – and the panel the features his new TV show “Intelligence” – As a matter of fact – Ball Room 20 has the coolest big bang – for your back all day Thursday.

Afternoon: However, it may be worth the fight – OR NOT – of heading back over the Hall H after lunch – getting in line – and trying to get in for Ender’s Game and Divergent. Harrison Ford will be on deck as well as that awesome young actor from True Grit, Hailee Steinfeld, as well as Abagail Breslin. Ender’s Game pictured below.

In recent years I’ve seen a lot of cool celebs on Friday. At times, my entire crew has defected to the convention floor and smaller -but noteworthy- panels while I’ve stuck it out in Hall H. It’s a tough call because you want to see all the stuff, but then there’s that actor or director that comes out and makes it all worth it. In recent years I’ve seen Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson on the same panel… followed by Francis Ford Coppola (even had a chance to tell him that I liked his wine! …and I was standing 10 feet from Val Kilmer for about 20 minutes and didn’t even recognize him!)

Friday: I’ll definitely be in the front of Hall H (foregoing my round table experience at the Hilton) to see Simon Pegg and Nick Frost discuss The World’s End. No, it’s not another Pirates movie – it’s a comedy starting at 10 AM.

12:15 – Kick-Ass 2 and Riddick – First off. Loved Kick-Ass. Loved the panel for it a few years ago at SDCC and I can’t wait for it this year, but I will miss Nic Cage but even better is VIN DIESEL and the chic from Battlestar Galactica and the small but cancelled show Bionic Woman – Starbuck herself – Katie Sackoff. Ok, back to Vin Diesel. The epitomy of cool will be talking Riddick. As a fan of both movies, and the cartoon, I’m definitely down. The director David Twohy will be in attendance as well.

Other panels that day include The Walking Dead, which should be ok. I attended last year in the same slot. Next up is Game of Thrones, – saw it last year – same slot. Then Sony Pictures will show off their new stuff, including The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones – which to me looks pretty good (writers note – I am a young adult writer… so a film like this appeals to me but I know most of my geek friends cringe at the thought!).

However… hang in there because Sony will be showing off ROBOCOP! Loved it as a kid. Loved Peter Weller… loved the whole thing, can’t wait for the reboot. Samuel L. Jackson will be in effect… WILL HE or WON’T He – drop the “F-Bomb”???? I Hope he does!!!

They will also be showing The Amazing Spider-Man 2… – ugh. I know they were losing the rights to remake it – but DAMN, couldn’t we just have had a few more years without it? Cast appearance has not been announced but last year Andrew Garfield showed up in the audience wearing a low-budget spidey costume… and then pretended to be a fan and ask a dumb question. It went over well, and I loved it – but later in the elevator at The Hilton – his press rep (or whomever represents him) was going off about how “F’-ing this” and “F-ing” that went, and causing a commotion in the elevator with everyone listening to his tirade on the phone all the while my ten year old niece stood there silently with huge eyes… shocked at the profanity rolling out of this guys mouth. Oh wait, that was 2 years ago! These things just roll together somehow after a few years.

Now for the biggee of the day!!! METALICA !!! yes, you read it right. The headbangers from back in the day are hosting a panel for their new 3D / IMAX movie Through the Never. All four band members will be in effect.

Saturday: Only a few die-hards like myself will be making it in to the famed Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures line-up.

I can’t wait to see what a year has added to Godzilla. Last year’s tease – literally BLEW MY SOCKS off! Actually, the entire Saturday program last year blew my pants off! The insanity of Will Farrell and Zack G showing up unannounced, The Hobbit, with it’s HUGE triple wide screens, as well as Geekscape friend Travis Beacham’s Pacific Rim just utterly made the convention for me last year.

Besides Godzilla, we are looking at Seventh Son (fantasy adventure – one of my favorite genres!) with Jeff Bridges (will he be in person – not sure) and Julianne Moore…. as well as cutie from Game Of Thrones – Kit Harrintgon (Jon Snow) and the very sexy Djimon Hounsou.

Followed by 300: Rise of an Empire which stars of course – “Women who KICK ASS” Lena Heady (one of my favorite lady actors right now).

Gravity: Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney (highly doubtful they will be showing up and it’s not noted they are scheduled) however… I remember a few years back when Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie showed up for The Tourist. (or was it… her that showed up for Salt?) Anyway, you never know. If they say there are coming – then the already popular – INSANE day in HALL H would just be R I D I C U LO U S with fans!

Lego Movie – I have nothing interesting to say about this title except Will Farrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. If any one of them shows up (which I’m sure at least one will) then we are money! None are officially on the schedule… but a little birdie tells me we will be seeing at least one of them. BTW: I once rode a ski lift in Canada with Liam Neeson… nice guy and big!

I know you think this is just awesome but the day is just getting started…

Lionsgate will be showing off I, Frankenstein. with Aaron Eckhart (Two-Face himself!). Can’t wait. The original “Frankenstein” story has so much heart and can still be molded into a story that has meaning today. Can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with.

And then also The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (the best book in the series – hands down). Will the cast be in attendance? Not sure. It’s not listed… c’mon Lionsgate – at least give us an exclusive souvenir or t-shirt!

Last year's 'Women Who Kick Ass' panel. — Last year’s ‘Women Who Kick Ass’ panel.

A L L I E ‘S T O P PICK – W O M E N W H O K I C K A S S

Fierce, fearless and flat-out fantastic, these female actors have left fans breathless. Michelle Rodriguez (Fast and Furious franchise), Orphan Black‘s Tatiana Maslany, Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead), and others open up about the power and privilege of playing women who redefine the rules and refuse to yield.

Incidentally – my wish list actress for this panel would be Sigourney Weaver… however I did see her a few years a go for the “Paul” panel and I loved her! She is ultimate “Kick Ass” actress for me. It would be hard to beat Aliens 2 and Sigourney’s role in it (as well as all the Aliens movies).

20th Century Fox – hasn’t announced their line-up officially on the schedule. but they have blocked 4:14 – 5:45.

6:00 – 7:00 Thor: Dark World and Captain America: The Winter Soldier – “Many surprise guests” listed as who will be in effect.

7:15 After that panel Kevin Smith takes over fielding questions about Clerks 3 and other stuff. I will probably bag out for this.

Sunday: is kids day at the con. Thank God, they outlawed strollers on the convention floor this year. I have been run over, run down, and banged up by those things the past few years and people with their small kids are just out of control on the convention floor. It’s crowded but do you have to use your kid as a ram!? The floor will be packed with lots of kid friendly giveways but other booths will be getting the frantic pass it out – or haul it out – souvenir giveaways. All three days previously they’ve been on reserve…. having to make all the frebbies last…. Sunday is a free for all. Especially around 1 PM. It’s not guaranteed that you will score some uber cool stuff, but instead of giving you 1 item – they will suddenly be giving you several.

Best Bet – Summit and Lionsgate give out the coolest stuff. They change it up every hour, so keep going. Also, it’s a great day to get autographs (free ones) on the floor. Not in the mood for an autograph – just walk by. Tons of TV celebs will be posted every hour, at different booth signing and meeting fans. Just be prepared for families that create walls that block you from walking around. Imagine that irritating RV driving down the 101, and no lanes to pass – FOR MILES! That’s the convention floor on Sunday. The good and the bad of it. Sunday has always been a day that I have nabbed a lot of swag. Go for it.

Be sure to let me know about your experience on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/allie.hanley.5 or follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/KaBoomSeattle! You can also meet me in person camping out in the Hall H line – Friday night!

Hot Toys Reveals The Dark Knight: Lt. Jim Gordon Collectible Figure

by Shawn MaddenJuly 9, 2012

Are you a fan of Hot Toys figures? Craving more SDCC exclusives? Well it looks like they’ve got another one to add to your shelves to finish up your ‘The Dark Knight’ set.

Hot Toys is proud to present the Lt. Jim Gordon Collectible Figure (S.W.A.T. Suit Version) from The Dark Knight movie as the 2012 Toy Fairs Exclusive item. The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Gary Oldman as Lt. Jim Gordon in S.W.A.T. suit in the movie, highlighting the newly developed head sculpt, detailed costume, weapons and accessories.

Batman fans can now collect the figure of this iconic character to complete their ideal The Dark Knight collection!

No price has been released yet but expect that soon.