SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL - July 19-23

[MarkMan]

Hello CAG.

If you don't know about Comic-Con, let me break it down a little bit.

San Diego Comic-Con is going down July 19-23(THU-SUN). There will be WED Preview night again on the 18th for ppl that preregistered and members of the press/industry along with those who receive free preview night passes.

SDCC is the biggest convention of it's kind in the US. It has everything a geek would love and more. Comics, Anime, movies, art, entertainment, video games, collectibles, celebs, Sci-Fi, action figures, and MORE.

Sony is there every year, Capcom will be there again along with UDON. Capcom will be running something special for Street Fighter fans, so don't miss out.

Tons of exclusives that can sell for $$$ on the eBay. Only bad thing is the smell.

Who will be attending this year? :)

I'll be going for my 15th year in a row and running another video gaming tournament. It's going to be the 5th year anniversary SD TEKKEN tournament. Hope to see some of you there!

[eldad9]

I live three blocks away. I went once - last time. Really not sure I want to go again, seeing as I don't really care about comics. Convince me.

[suffah]

I haven't gone in almost 10 years. How much are day passes nowadays? I might go on Saturday.

[kristianator]

i'll be there for all 4 days and the preview night. i'd been going to those since i was in elementary, until i moved out of san diego years ago. it'll be my first time back since like 1998.

last year my friend scored me one of those gouken busts and a sketch done by shinkiro mori. wish i coulda been there.

[godhatesjustyou]

I'll be going for all four days, my fifth year in a row.

[FFMooglestar]

I've got family on the Board of Directors and on the Head of Events Staff, so I'll definitely be there all 4 Days (Free of Course)!

My favorite freebie from last year was the Guy Fawkes Mask (V for Vendetta). I also scored a bunch of free PS2 and XBOX Demos, and a few Alien Hominid Antennas/Ears, among a bunch of other free stuff.

Extremely, Highly, Super doubtful but does anyone think Nintendo will bring a playable Wii to the con? That would be absolutely amazing. But definitely not getting my hopes up at all.

Anyway yeah I'll be there. I hope they have some awesome guests this year. Although on a personal level last years was the best since I got to see Natalie Portman talk about Vendetta.

I really can't wait!

[Socheata]

I won't be attending. :-(

Anyone care to pick me up some stuff from the Penny-Arcade booth? I'm willing to pay the cost, shipping and extra...

[MarkMan]

I doubt Nintendo will have a playable Wii...but I'm down to lie to myself just to make myself happy. :)

Nintendo did have a strong showing 2 years ago with a playable RE4. That was awesome.

[DQT]

Both last year and the year before they had Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess as well.

[JohnnyDrama]

A friend of mine is driving down to Comic-Con, all the way from the bay area, wish I could go though.

[RiCeBo1]

I went to Comic-Con once 2-3 years ago, and I thought it sucked. It wasn't really my thing, from all the advertisement it seemed like the shit, but it wasn't to me for some reason. Unless they get more game companies involved and make it a mini E3, I'll go. But until than, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pass again this year.

[Sleepkyng]

it's a fanboy paradise.
i worked there one year and the first morning my boss was like "listen..."

and then came the stampede of fatties, equipped with poster tubes and sketchbooks :lol: funny shit.

[soulwish2003]

Is it true that the cast of 'Viking Quest' will be signing autographs again this year?

[JohnnyDrama]

Is it true that the cast of 'Viking Quest' will be signing autographs again this year?
VICTORY!!!!!

[Cheese]

I'll be there, this is year 10 for me, but the first year I have a table. Check me out at table N7 in the Small Press Ghetto.

http://www.houseoftwelve.com/comics/ho12n3/images/ho1203sm.jpg
Get your hands on the filthiest comic in America, House of Twelve #3. (http://www.houseoftwelve.com/comics/ho12n3/)

Special discount for CAGers (on top of my regular con specials), let's say, 20% off any purchase over $10.

www.houseoftwelve.com

[Cheese]

PS - there was a thread a while back about nacho fries, or fajita fries or some such, anyone know anyplace near the convention center to get those? You see, I just not fat enough.

[RiCeBo1]

PS - there was a thread a while back about nacho fries, or fajita fries or some such, anyone know anyplace near the convention center to get those? You see, I just not fat enough.
Carne Asada fries :)

You can get them pretty much in any mexican restauraunt here in SD, or at least the ones I've been to. But note this, when you go to mexican restauraunts, go to the AUTHENTIC ones, not fake ones like Sombrero and Taco Bell.

EDIT: I remember why I went 2-3 years ago, it was because I heard Halle Berry was going to be there to promote her movie CW, but I went the day before she was there which pissed me off!

[Sleepkyng]

Hasselberger!?

[rodeojones903]

. Unless they get more game companies involved and make it a mini E3, I'll go. But until than, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pass again this year.


You would think the name COMIC-CON would give you a hint on what the main focus is. :D





I've never been to any of them, but would love to eventually go. I just live too damn far away.

[MarkMan]

I was there the year Angelina and Halle went... Halle walked in front of us as she was leaving the convention.. O_O yowzas... I'm glad we decided to walk in the back area of the sail pavillion lol.

Jessica Alba was at the Sin City booth 2 years ago too, lol someone that knew a friend of mine went up to her table as she was taking a picture with a fan and took her soda and drank it lol... too funny.

[topnotch97]

hey, i wanna go! how long are the lines for getting in? i mean like the registration? for those who didn't pre-reg and all.

[RisingZan]

I'll be there! My third year in a row.

I'll probably be doing some sort of promotion/signing for the first volume of my book with Tokyopop called SNOW which "drops" in October. (plug, plug, plug) The first two chapters of which can be viewed here:

http://$$$$$$$$$$$$/pf3uw

[RiCeBo1]

You would think the name COMIC-CON would give you a hint on what the main focus is. :D





I've never been to any of them, but would love to eventually go. I just live too damn far away.
If you gone to a Comic-Con before then you would know some game companies are actually involved in this event. Some actually have had games out like a mini E3 for people to try out. I remember Namco setting up an area where they had games to play.

[godhatesjustyou]

Yeah, in recent years the gaming portion of the Comic Con has been growing bigger and bigger. Hell, last year I got this cool zelda coin from the Nintendo booth.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/godhatesjustyou/zelda.jpg

[Cheese]

Hasselberger!?


Oh no! I've been outed!

[Cheese]

hey, i wanna go! how long are the lines for getting in? i mean like the registration? for those who didn't pre-reg and all.

They can get very long, but they move pretty fast.

[topnotch97]

They can get very long, but they move pretty fast.

is it? way better than Anime Expo? :bouncy:

[JEKKI]

comic con line wasnt long at all,

then again I didnt get there on the first day,

nor did I get there before it opened.

btw bring like a nintendo thing, like a GBA or DS

coz last year nintendo gave something to ppl who had nintendo memorabelia on them,

prbably the zelda coing the gorrilaz guy showed

[jovherye]

My wife and I are going preview night and Friday and Sunday. This'll be our 4th year and our sons 2nd year. He's only three, but he loves it! Especially all the freebies! Can't wait for the exclusives too! See you guys there!

[Zoglog]

wow it's so soon after AX? Well I only went to comicon usually as an excuse to bug my friend in SD or promote PMX but this year doesnt look like it's worth goin. After all I hate comics haha.....

[kristianator]

a ton of people at comic con aren't even interested in comic books. it seems like every year it becomes less and less about comics, and more the "in thing" to do in san diego for that week. if gil kane was still alive and he went to comic con, his line would be shorter than charmane star's, haha.

[JEKKI]

charmane star was at comic con?!?!?!

but yeah, the cool thing about comic con is jus the art stuff,

like Dunny & Kubrick

[varsitygamer]

I leave in two weeks! Spending a week there with my girlfriend and buddies, already got our 4-day passes ordered.

can't wait!

[MarkMan]

Charmane Star is originally from San Diego 8)


I'm excited about the con! Be sure you check out our open gaming room if you love fighting games! Big tournament on Saturday as well!

[menikmati]

Charmane Star is originally from San Diego 8)


Indeed.

[JayDouble]

I'll be there Wednesday thru Friday.

[nickelpin]

hey, i wanna go! how long are the lines for getting in? i mean like the registration? for those who didn't pre-reg and all.

The lines are pretty scary long. Expect to wait like an hour and a half in line. In the blazing heat! Bring an umbrella or a hat at least.

[Sonichigh]

I will be there this will be my 4th straight year and I'll be there preview night til the end maybe if I don't get burn out from the other days =) Hoping to get a lot of exclusives.

[GizmoGC]

I'll be there on Sunday I think.

[MarkMan]

For you fighting game fans.

http://www.udonentertainment.com/sdcc2006/

[Darwin23]

how much are tickets at the door???

[Cheese]

how much are tickets at the door???


I wanna say 30-35 depending on the day, 65 for the weekend.

[FFMooglestar]

For you fighting game fans.

http://www.udonentertainment.com/sdcc2006/

Hmm... I may have to pick up that Street Fighter Ultimate Edition book.

[Vegan]

I wanna say 30-35 depending on the day, 65 for the weekend.

Unless there's been a price increase, it's never that expensive for a one-day. I think it's still 25.

[orimental]

For all four days + Preview Night, $65.

Thurs & Fri, $25 each.
Saturday, $30.
Sunday, $15.

[Zon27]

a ton of people at comic con aren't even interested in comic books. it seems like every year it becomes less and less about comics, and more the "in thing" to do in san diego for that week. if gil kane was still alive and he went to comic con, his line would be shorter than charmane star's, haha.

It's an entertainment con. It's transformed a lot over the years. I worked Comic-Con booths and been an attendee for like like the last 7 straight years. I have a full pass this year but I probably won't be able to go this year (maybe on Thursday only).

So if I make it does someone want my pass for friday, saturday and sunday?

[spideymike]

I'll be going for all five days. This is my first time there and I'm planning on having a blast.

[MarkMan]

http://static.flickr.com/46/189848348_f6b7c4a37a_o.jpg

Just droppin by to share some info. www.SDTEKKEN.com or www.TEKKENZAIBATSU.com for more information!

[RiCeBo1]

Anybody get an email from SOE about their first ever block party during the week of Comic-Con?

[varsitygamer]

My plane leaves for san diego in six hours!

wiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

[rywateska]

After last year's Viking/Angel Quest fiasco, I'll be there every single fucking day.

[Noobtastic!]

Im going all four days, it's gonna be sweet. Penny-Arcade booth, Rooster Teeth Booth, Bungie Booth...ohh yeah

[Zoglog]

You see, I wasn't going to go. But I figure I should go help promote PMX. But this is what really tipped the scales

5:45-7:00 New Line Cinema Presents Snakes on a Plane— Sit back. Relax. Enjoy the fright. New Line Cinema will show exclusive footage from Snakes on a Plane. Samuel L. Jackson makes his first San Diego Comic-Con appearance, along with director David R. Ellis, to discuss his new film! And, watch out—snake wrangler Jules Sylvester will also be on hand with live snakes from the movie.

[Over easy]

I have a really big favor to ask someone. If someone can pick up something for me at the Upper Deck booth, that would be great. I've recently gotten into playing VS System TCG (it's a TCG based on Marvel and DC comics), and if someone could pick up the exclusive card that they have there (I believe it's Wonder Woman card promo) and maybe anything else free, I would be very very appreciated. I'll even pay for shipping and maybe something extra if you want. You don't have to do it if you don't want to, but if you happen to stop by at the booth, please pick up the card for me (and maybe even learn how to play the game :D).

Thanks a lot!

[FFMooglestar]

http://www.1up.com/media?id=2953221

Thank you frap who brought it to my attention in another thread that this Phoenix Wright stylus will be for sale at Comic-Con. This is one thing I will definitely pick up.

[Vegan]

http://www.1up.com/media?id=2953221

Thank you frap who brought it to my attention in another thread that this Phoenix Wright stylus will be for sale at Comic-Con. This is one thing I will definitely pick up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Vegan/Messageboard/pw_omg_maya.jpg

[frap]

http://www.1up.com/media?id=2953221

Thank you frap who brought it to my attention in another thread that this Phoenix Wright stylus will be for sale at Comic-Con. This is one thing I will definitely pick up.

Your welcome. If see any promo Nintendo materials at the convention and you can pick them up for me, let me know and I'll pay your shipping plus an additional fee for your trouble. :-)

Have fun,

-frap

[cag1000]

If someone could pick me up a Pheonix Wright Stylus we can make a deal. It would be very appreciated. Also if someone could pick up the Aspen Mike Turner SDCC Civil War #1 exclusive cover for I think less that 20 or so, I'd be grateful. Here's a link to the comic. http://www.aspenstore.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=527

<------Check my feedback I'm good for it. Thanx to anyone who can remember.

[hiccupleftovers]

Im going all four days, it's gonna be sweet. Penny-Arcade booth, Rooster Teeth Booth, Bungie Booth...ohh yeah

Wow, you have some of the booths that I already have had in mind tagged. I was at the PA booth last year, but I didn't have my camera so I couldn't get pics, and they were all out of their first books, but I did get a t-shirt from them and had them sign it for me and I got to chat to them for like a half hour even though they were busy. Really nice guys. This year I've really been doing some saving up even with all the cash I've blown lately, and plan on getting a bunch of shirts (signed) and my PA Volume 1 First Edition signed and this time I'll remember to ask for a sketch. I don't remember Rooster Teeth being there last year, but I'll definitely check them out and pick up all their DVDs if they have them. Bungie....neh. I'll definitely hit up THQ and Capcom. THQ was as good as they were at E3 last year (didn't go to E3 this year (wish I had)). THQ gave out a ton shit be it CDs for Destory all Monsters or Juiced t-shirts or bottle opener key chains, plus a ton more. Darkhorse was also phenomenal and highly recomended. I plan on getting all volumes of The Goon and to finally get Casshern as I missed out last year (Did get the Wision version of the Battle Royales though) and hopefully some other movies.

I'm going to be there again this year. I wish I could order a CAG t-shirt in time, but even with 2 day air it will get to me only after I'm there and it starts. I wish I still lived in Cali. I went to last year's and just walking the show floor is an absolute blast. I'm pre-registering, and I wish I can make it there for all four days, but I have business to attend to Thursday, but I'll be there Friday early morning and I remember that they will be doing a showing/preview for Hellboy 2 and also a showing of the two new Hellboy cartoons with a question session with Guillermo del Toro at 10:30 I believe Friday. I can't find the info now, but does anyone know where/when this will be held?

[hiccupleftovers]

You see, I wasn't going to go. But I figure I should go help promote PMX. But this is what really tipped the scales

Where's it going to be held?

[hiccupleftovers]

it's a fanboy paradise.
i worked there one year and the first morning my boss was like "listen..."

and then came the stampede of fatties, equipped with poster tubes and sketchbooks :lol: funny shit.

Shit, thanks for remding me. I got hit up a kinkos for a some poster tubes. Most of my posters got ruined from last year (except for my Aeon Flux posters thank god) because I wouldn't let myself be extorted into paying the unreasonable prices they wanted at Comic-Con. I was too cheap:cry:

[hiccupleftovers]

Yeah, in recent years the gaming portion of the Comic Con has been growing bigger and bigger. Hell, last year I got this cool zelda coin from the Nintendo booth.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/godhatesjustyou/zelda.jpg

Shit, my friend flashed me those coins as he went multiple times to Nintendo's booth and got those and some pokemon cards or something like that (I got FMA cards, but I lost them somewhere). I forgot to bring my DS last year. Won't make the same mistake twice. By the way, What's a good carrying case for the DS with a strap?

[hiccupleftovers]

a ton of people at comic con aren't even interested in comic books. it seems like every year it becomes less and less about comics, and more the "in thing" to do in san diego for that week. if gil kane was still alive and he went to comic con, his line would be shorter than charmane star's, haha.

I went last year mostly for some import movies like Battle Royale and comics. Sadly though I didnt' have enough money for the comics that i wanted and the ones I absolutely wanted were sold out (my Johnny the Homicidal Maniac got ruined and I wanted to buy another from Slave Labor and have Jhonen Vasquez sign it/them, but they were absolutely sold out:cry:) This year I'm going with plenty of cash and credit:D

[hiccupleftovers]

I've got family on the Board of Directors and on the Head of Events Staff, so I'll definitely be there all 4 Days (Free of Course)!

My favorite freebie from last year was the Guy Fawkes Mask (V for Vendetta). I also scored a bunch of free PS2 and XBOX Demos, and a few Alien Hominid Antennas/Ears, among a bunch of other free stuff.

Extremely, Highly, Super doubtful but does anyone think Nintendo will bring a playable Wii to the con? That would be absolutely amazing. But definitely not getting my hopes up at all.

Anyway yeah I'll be there. I hope they have some awesome guests this year. Although on a personal level last years was the best since I got to see Natalie Portman talk about Vendetta.

I really can't wait!

I remember the demos. I missed seeing Portman for the Vendetta, but I did get the demos and could never find where teh Guy Fawkes masks were. damn it, and I really wanted one of those.

[jmanhq]

So is it really worth bringing the DS? It'd be one more thing to keep track of.. :-x

[DeathPrawn]

Definitely yes. The Nintendo booth is allegedly going to have Mario Hoops, Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon, Star Fox, and a few other games available at the Download Booth.

[eldad9]

So if I can download demos from the internet, it sounds like it would be pointless for me to bring it? Except show off the DS video and MP3 playback and GB emulation to anybody who isn't sure they want a flash cart, that is.

On another note, I have no idea what to do today - I took tomorrow and Friday off, but have to work today. Is it worth leaving early and battling through traffic to get home and pick up the pass (whatever it's called) tonight instead of tomorrow? What else is there to do tonight?

Did I mention that I live three blocks away?

Feel free to PM me about anything, if it helps / you're bored.

[Vegan]

So is it really worth bringing the DS? It'd be one more thing to keep track of.. :-x

I cannot think of a better event, besides E3, to bring your DS to, with its wifi.

[eldad9]

But.. why bring it? Any reason except to download demos? Because I can do that at home.

[Vegan]

The fact that you'll be able to put your DS into "intercept download" mode and almost always be able to find someone who wants a throwdown? Also the awesome potential of Pictochat.

(Also, Nintendo likes to give free things to people who show their GBA or DS)

[eldad9]

Ah.

I myself do not wish a throwdown, but am interested in things.

[jmanhq]

hmmm free things..

[FFMooglestar]

I will be leaving shortly for preview night. cag1000 I will do my best to score one of the Civil War variant covers from Aspen.

[eldad9]

Leaving too... will be there in 15 min (not that it matters to anyone)

[FFMooglestar]

Horrible news!

Capcom is only giving the stylus away to anyone who buys a phoenix wright game!

Sorry to everyone on my list of people to get a stylus for.

On a side note I picked up the comic for Cag1000, so expect a PM shortly.

[eldad9]

OMG, I just posted a "horrible news" on the stylus thread!

P.S. What are some cool freebies? What's worth buying?

At some booth (sci-fi?) I got a DVD with a few episodes of Dr. Who (paper sleeve). Other than that, not much worth mentioning, I think. Everybody wore those pesky Naruto masks.

My feet need a massage, even though I bought new sneakers for them this morning.

[hiccupleftovers]

The fact that you'll be able to put your DS into "intercept download" mode and almost always be able to find someone who wants a throwdown? Also the awesome potential of Pictochat.

(Also, Nintendo likes to give free things to people who show their GBA or DS)

Yup, exactly. That's why I wish I had brought mine last year :cry::bomb::bomb:

OMG, I just posted a "horrible news" on the stylus thread!

P.S. What are some cool freebies? What's worth buying?

At some booth (sci-fi?) I got a DVD with a few episodes of Dr. Who (paper sleeve). Other than that, not much worth mentioning, I think. Everybody wore those pesky Naruto masks.

My feet need a massage, even though I bought new sneakers for them this morning.

I'd imagine that all the freebies will start to come out Thursday and definitely into the weekend. Last year I couldn't make it for either Thursday or Friday and from what I heard, that's when they gave out a ton of stuff like Devil's Rejects posters/t-shirts, tons of pins (i think last year there was some pin theme or something since everybody had a ton), etc. Did anyone hit up the dealers by any chance? See anything good?

[MarkMan]

Preview night for Comic-Con was awesome.

Capcom has the best gaming related booth in my opinion. They have tons of retro stuff for sale it's amazing! Bunch of Japanese Rock Man and Street Fighter stuff on display. It's going to be a long weekend.

Square Enix was in the building too showing off a lot of goodies. Nothing really new gaming wise that wasn't at E3. I got to play Elite Beat Agents (Ouendan[but not the same]) some more at the Nintendo booth and more of Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin before the show floor opened. After it opened it was PACKED. Fun stuff. Nintendo was giving out a 10th anniversary Pokemon DS strap to people visiting their booth and playing games.

[FFMooglestar]

I definitely missed the Pokemon DS strap, so hopefully I can snag one tomorrow.

[RiCeBo1]

I got an email from Sony Online Entertainment saying that they'll be having a block party down the street from Comic-Con. Free food, drinks, prizes, etc. Just a notice for you Comic-Con guys :)

[DeathPrawn]

When and where is this block party?

Also, the Wizards booth is GOLD. Just from Preview night I got a D&D Miniatures starter kit and an Avalon Hill game from their dice rolling game, on top of sundry promo minis.

[RiCeBo1]

When and where is this block party?

Also, the Wizards booth is GOLD. Just from Preview night I got a D&D Miniatures starter kit and an Avalon Hill game from their dice rolling game, on top of sundry promo minis.
Saturday, July 22nd from 3 pm - 7 pm. They said there will be buses provided for Comic-Con guys from 3 pm - 5 pm.

[DeathPrawn]

Sweet, thanks.

Also, I talked to a rep at the Nintendo booth tonight. Any of you CAGs who want to wear a Nintendo costume can get a free copy of Monopoly DS.

[eldad9]

Here's a random question:

Does anybody who's going want to demo _any_ DS title, American or Japanese, that they've never been able to find? PM me for details.

[RiCeBo1]

Sweet, thanks.

Also, I talked to a rep at the Nintendo booth tonight. Any of you CAGs who want to wear a Nintendo costume can get a free copy of Monopoly DS.
NP. Anybody wanna wear a Nintendo costume for me and get me a Monopoly DS? :)

[LinkinPrime]

I wish I was going, i'd pick me up one of these sweet Nemesis Prime/Doge Ram figures:

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_AltA/814563864739_A400.jpg
How much are the tickets? Is the smell really that bad?

If anyone's going could hooke me up with a figure (if its less than $30) let me know and I'll pay cost + shipping+handling.

[RiCeBo1]

I wish I was going, i'd pick me up one of these sweet Nemesis Prime/Doge Ram figures:

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_AltA/814563864739_A400.jpg
How much are the tickets? Is the smell really that bad?

If anyone's going could hooke me up with a figure (if its less than $30) let me know and I'll pay cost + shipping+handling.
Wow...that looks sweet!

[Ma12kez]

I wish I was going, i'd pick me up one of these sweet Nemesis Prime/Doge Ram figures:

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_AltA/814563864739_A400.jpg
How much are the tickets? Is the smell really that bad?

If anyone's going could hooke me up with a figure (if its less than $30) let me know and I'll pay cost + shipping+handling.
Oh wow, I didn't know it did that (it was in its lame truck form)! Unfortunately FFMooglestar and I tried to get one but they sold out for today (the line was ridiculously long for these). There will be more tomorrow though (that's the first stop I'm going to make), I'll see if I can get you one. It's $24.99 just to let you know. I took a picture of it while it was inside a viewing case, and just realized that I forgot to take off the flash, so it messed up the picture.:hot:

[FFMooglestar]

Oh wow, I didn't know it did that (it was in its lame truck form)! Unfortunately FFMooglestar and I tried to get one but they sold out for today (the line was ridiculously long for these). There will be more tomorrow though (that's the first stop I'm going to make), I'll see if I can get you one. It's $24.99 just to let you know. I took a picture of it while it was inside a viewing case, and just realized that I forgot to take off the flash, so it messed up the picture.:hot:


It will be mine tomorrow! Or... Or... I'm going to be really really sad. :(

[LinkinPrime]

Oh wow, I didn't know it did that (it was in its lame truck form)! Unfortunately FFMooglestar and I tried to get one but they sold out for today (the line was ridiculously long for these). There will be more tomorrow though (that's the first stop I'm going to make), I'll see if I can get you one. It's $24.99 just to let you know. I took a picture of it while it was inside a viewing case, and just realized that I forgot to take off the flash, so it messed up the picture.:hot:

That be awesome! Thanks for even trying and good luck!

[Zoglog]

well I'm leaving work @ 12 to catch the snakes on a plane thingy.

[jmanhq]

Anyone check out the DS booth yet?

I'm going tomorrow..

[RiCeBo1]

Aww shit I want to go now after watching this Comic-Con cover on G4. I forgot how much were tickets at the door, and how long are lines this year? Last year I was able to get tickets at the door in only 30 mins, not sure about this year.

[jmanhq]

Prices Adults Jr, Sr, Mil*
SAT $30 $15
SUN $15 $7

No idea how the lines will be.

Aye. Looks like online reg is closed "Due to the increased attendance, online registration is disabled at this time. Onsite registration MAY be possible. " [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/]

[Ma12kez]

Anyone check out the DS booth yet?

I'm going tomorrow..
It was alright. The games on display from what I remember: FF III, Mario Hoops, some music beat game, some pokemon game, and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (there were more but I think those were the highlights). I also saw at the Capcom booth Phoenix Wright: Justice for All. The download station was pretty LAME in my opinion. It would put you in queue if other people were ahead of you, and the majority of the items were just movies. Actually let me gather some pics I took, I'm kind of too tired to write about it. I'll make a thread later with most of my pics. But for a now, just a small sample for you CAGs of the video game related things I saw (I'll get more up later):

*Nintendo DS Booth: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/IMG_0185.jpg), 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/IMG_0184.jpg), 3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/IMG_0183.jpg), 4 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/ComicCon006.jpg)
*Teal DS Lite?: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/ComicCon005.jpg), 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/ComicCon004.jpg)
*Okami (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/ComicCon003.jpg)
*Rogue Galaxy (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/ComicCon001.jpg) (Awesome demo)
*Random Picture (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/ComicCon002.jpg)

And Linkin, no luck again:bomb:. Will try again tomorrow. The Hasbro line filled up @ 10:02 AM (2 min after it opened). FFMooglestar got his (and mine), but I got swamped by the sea of people. Limit is 2 per person on the "Nemesis Prime," but I'll see what I can do.

[jmanhq]

Thanks Ma12kez

[DQT]

Horrible news!

Capcom is only giving the stylus away to anyone who buys a phoenix wright game!

Sorry to everyone on my list of people to get a stylus for.

On a side note I picked up the comic for Cag1000, so expect a PM shortly.

Can you believe they sold out Phoenix Wright on the first day? Anyway, some video game related stuff I got was a stylus from Buena Vista games for trying out Spectrobes on the DS, and I also took a Memory Stick Duo from the Sony Booth (only 32 mb, and I think they were only intended for people who brought their PSPs and wanted some download from Sony) I'm sad I missed the pokemon wriststrap though. Also Square Enix had a large booth with the FF7 Dirge of Cerebrus demo.

[FFMooglestar]

And Linkin, no luck again:bomb:. Will try again tomorrow. The Hasbro line filled up @ 10:02 AM (2 min after it opened). FFMooglestar got his (and mine), but I got swamped by the sea of people. Limit is 2 per person on the "Nemesis Prime," but I'll see what I can do.

You owe me big time!

[Ma12kez]

You owe me big time!
Okay, okay I get it man. I appreciate the generosity:applause: (you know I'd do the same too). I'll push and shove my way through tomorrow. Hopefully I won't get swarmed again; but that line is just insane.:bomb:

[FFMooglestar]

Okay, okay I get it man. I appreciate the generosity:applause: (you know I'd do the same too). I'll push and shove my way through tomorrow. Hopefully I won't get swarmed again; but that line is just insane.:bomb:

haha, you know I just like giving you a hard time. Don't sweat it too much if you can't get through tomorrow.

On a side note... tomorrow is Kevin Smith! I just got home from Clerks II (quite awesome), so I am pumped for Kevin Smith at 1:00pm in Hall H. After the the floor closes at 7:00pm I am jetting over to the UltraStar theatre in Hazard Center Mission Valley where Kevin Smith is doing a Q&A after the 8:15pm Showing (as well as 3:30pm and 6:00pm showings).

[MarkMan]

Dude, today was great.

Did you guys know Koji Igarashi (Castlevania series) was there at the Konami booth and doing meetings with press etc.

And that's not the best part. Hideo Kojima was also there.

Today was a good day for me :) !

If anyone is going to our Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection tournaments, see you there(Saturday!)

Mezzanine Level, Room 18.

[Ma12kez]

haha, you know I just like giving you a hard time. Don't sweat it too much if you can't get through tomorrow.

On a side note... tomorrow is Kevin Smith! I just got home from Clerks II (quite awesome), so I am pumped for Kevin Smith at 1:00pm in Hall H. After the the floor closes at 7:00pm I am jetting over to the UltraStar theatre in Hazard Center Mission Valley where Kevin Smith is doing a Q&A after the 8:15pm Showing (as well as 3:30pm and 6:00pm showings).
Oh man, for a minute there I thought you were talking about that lame guy: Kevin Pereira from G4.:lol: I saw that guy (with co-host Olivia Munn?) again after my meet and greet with SNOOP DOGG 8-) around 2PM signing autographs at his booth (4332?). I can't believe people were actually waiting in line for this guy (sorry for you Pereira fans out there; I just can't stand this guy and his "jokes").

[Ma12kez]

And that's not the best part. Hideo Kojima was also there.
What time was that? I can't believe I missed him.:bomb:

[cag1000]

haha, you know I just like giving you a hard time. Don't sweat it too much if you can't get through tomorrow.

On a side note... tomorrow is Kevin Smith! I just got home from Clerks II (quite awesome), so I am pumped for Kevin Smith at 1:00pm in Hall H. After the the floor closes at 7:00pm I am jetting over to the UltraStar theatre in Hazard Center Mission Valley where Kevin Smith is doing a Q&A after the 8:15pm Showing (as well as 3:30pm and 6:00pm showings).

just saw clerk II tonight, the transformers diss threw me though almost throughout the movie, I felt like he took a shot at the fans, but his livelyhood are the same type of fans that love his work in comics, animation and movies.

[Zoglog]

lol screw Kojima, Samuel L Jackson was there today with the snake wrangler! Samuel Jackson never fails to impress. A bunch of nerds asked stupid questions and he shot them down. Also that tenacious D movie looked good.


Errr I guess tomorrow i'll go for LOST, i'd like to goto the Kevin smith panel but I havent seen clerks 2 yet so I'd rather go watch the SG-1 Panel With Christopher Judge.

[FFMooglestar]

lol screw Kojima, Samuel L Jackson was there today with the snake wrangler! Samuel Jackson never fails to impress. A bunch of nerds asked stupid questions and he shot them down. Also that tenacious D movie looked good.

Yeah the Tenacious D movie looks sick as hell. Samuel L was pretty awesome. I love how almost every question involved the words motherfucker. Though the best part of the his Q&A for me was when the guy asked if the snakes deserved to die and he responded "Yes they deserve to die! And I hope they burn in hell!"

[LinkinPrime]

And Linkin, no luck again:bomb:. Will try again tomorrow. The Hasbro line filled up @ 10:02 AM (2 min after it opened). FFMooglestar got his (and mine), but I got swamped by the sea of people. Limit is 2 per person on the "Nemesis Prime," but I'll see what I can do.

I really appreciate you trying man. Thanks so much. I will definately owe you big time :bow:

[DeathPrawn]

For whatever it's worth, the prizes for Nintendo costumes are on a case-by-case basis, not just one blanket prize. My Tingle costume was apparently crazy enough to net me a DS Lite :D

[LinkinPrime]

For whatever it's worth, the prizes for Nintendo costumes are on a case-by-case basis, not just one blanket prize. My Tingle costume was apparently crazy enough to net me a DS Lite :D

Holly shit are you serious? That's tight. Did you get the standard white one?


Anyone have a pic of the Phoenix Wright Stylus? Also was Capcom selling the orinal or part 2?

[menikmati]

See you CAGs there Saturday.

[MarkMan]

6:30 AM.


Live from the Convention floor.
Only one here, waiting for con staff to unlock the tournament room.

It's so creepy here without any ppl lol.

[FFMooglestar]

Anyone have a pic of the Phoenix Wright Stylus? Also was Capcom selling the orinal or part 2?

They were selling the original and you got both of these in one package:

http://www.planetgamecube.com/media/1466/4/th/21428.jpg

[LinkinPrime]

They were selling the original and you got both of these in one package:

http://www.planetgamecube.com/media/1466/4/th/21428.jpg

Sweet. Thanks for the pic.

[Ma12kez]

I really appreciate you trying man. Thanks so much. I will definately owe you big time :bow:
Good news Linkin!:D After about 2 1/2 hours of roaming, pushing, shoving and waiting at the Hasbro booth, I was able to grab you a "Nemesis Prime." It went out of stock a couple minutes after I got done paying too.:hot: Anyway, I'll PM you the shipping/trading information once I get back tomorrow. I'm just way too tired right now though. Going to get something to eat, then knock out.

Anyway, you can drool over these for now::drool:

*Nemesis Prime: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/LinkinprimesPrime001.jpg), 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/LinkinprimesPrime002.jpg) (kind of blurry)

[LinkinPrime]

Good news Linkin!:D After about 2 1/2 hours of roaming, pushing, shoving and waiting at the Hasbro booth, I was able to grab you a "Nemesis Prime." It went out of stock a couple minutes after I got done paying too.:hot: Anyway, I'll PM you the shipping/trading information once I get back tomorrow. I'm just way too tired right now though. Going to get something to eat, then knock out.

Anyway, you can drool over these for now::drool:

*Nemesis Prime: 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/LinkinprimesPrime001.jpg), 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/Phisticuffs/San%20Diego%20Comic%20Convention%20International%2 02006/LinkinprimesPrime002.jpg) (kind of blurry)

:bow: I totally owe you one man. You totally made my year. I'll await for your info. Hopefully someday I can repay you by hooking you up with something else. I'll probobly be going to E3 again next year, I'll see If I can get you something cool.

[orimental]

I've got family on the Board of Directors and on the Head of Events Staff, so I'll definitely be there all 4 Days (Free of Course)!


Okay, you've got to talk to your family (on the BoD) about getting Axe or Tag to be a sponsor next year because the stank level was off the chart in the exhibition hall. They could give away a trial size in the freebie table bag that comes with registration. I swear, it smelled like vomit downstairs. And someone actually vomited upstairs because there was sawdust on the floor with a "Wet Floor" sign.

[FFMooglestar]

Haha, I'll see what I can do about getting that going orimental.

Anyway the last 2 days at the con were a blast.

Spent the entire first half of the day in Hall H on saturday. Got to see Frank Miller, and the trailer for "The 300" which looks amazing. After that the program just read "Robert Rodriguez presents Grindhouse." Rodrigues came out and talked for a minute or two and then I went fucking nuts when he called out Quentin Tarantino. The fun didn't stop there as as many of the female stars took the stage including Rose McGowan and Rosario Dawson. First of all Grindhouse seems fucking amazing and the trailer they put together for one of the Grindhouse flicks, "Planet Terror" was one of the most bad ass looking movies I have ever seen. I can not wait for Grindhouse to come to theatres.

It sucked that Kevin Smith missed his early panel, but I still ended up making the 6:45 rescheduled Q&A. Kevin was funny as always. Then later that night we went over to the theatres and watched Clerks II for a second time and did another Kevin Smith Q&A.

Today was pretty decent. Scored alot of swag today. I finally managed to pick up the DS Wrist Strap from the Nintendo booth, all I had to do was ask one of the dudes in the blue shirts.

By the way, did anyone get to spin the wheel at the CBS Jericho booth? I didn't do it til this morning, but the prizes were crazy. All of the landing panels on the spin wheel were basically just DVD Seasons for CBS Shows. My brother got CSI:NY Season 1 and his wife and I both got Numb3rs Season 1. Crazy prizes.

Scored a bunch of free shirts today and the Grudge 2 Stress relief ball from room 20A for the Grudge 2 panel. Takashi Shimizu seemed pretty cool, and I seeing Amber Tamblyn fun.

I'm sad to wake up tomorrow and not get to go to comic-con. Oh well. It was definitely fun while it lasted. I'll post a pic of all my swag a little later.

[Sway]

So I went yesterday and overall had a great time. I got there about 8am to get in the line to volunteer and had to wait about an hour to finally get a badge. I checked out the 1st floor till my volunteer shift, which was from 1pm to 4pm. My work consisted of moving boxes of those bags, schedules, and souvenir books to the 4 tables just past the registers where people buy their badges. It was hard work but at least I didn't have to pay $30 for one day.

As for the stuff I bought, since Sat was the only day I was able to go, I brought $200 to spend. $30 of it was already spent, since I needed to pay my friend back who picked up Phoenix Wright with the stylus for me on Thursday. After looking around, I didn't see too much that I wanted to get. So on a somewhat impulse I bought those Capcom Vs SNK 2 figures. They were $10 each and if you bought 4 the dealer was giving away a silver Haohmaru. Another guy who was also looking at the figures mentioned that he wanted Iori but the dealer said that Iori, Chun Li, and Ryu were the ones that sold out the fastest. He wanted our names so we can get a list for Sunday's lot but neither of us were gonna be there tomorrow. So he gave us a discount, $35 for 5 figures. I figured it wasn't a bad deal and I thought the figures were pretty sweet. I also didn't want to leave the con empty handed. :)

I also pre-ordered for next year's Comic Con. It was only $40 for the 4 day pass with the preview night. I'll definately do more next year and check out panels and showings and whatnot.

Pictures! (http://comiccon07.charlemagnec.com/)

[Nealocus123]

After Preview night I was a little disappointed because there wern't as many exhibitors as last year, and then Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I was gone to Vegas. Luckily I made it back to the Con Sunday and boy was it worth it. Not only did I score a Saw III T-Shirt from Lionsgate, I also was able to snag a Grudge II hat. But you ain't heard nothin' yet.

My buddies gave me $20 on a dare to paint my face like the Jigsaw dummy, I took it, and ended up winning the Raffle of the DVD's...

Saw
Saw II
Waiting
The Grudge
The Ultimate Avengers

and I few others I can't place my mind on. But it's STILL not over.

My best friend won the raffle for the Tick Cartoon show DVD and gave it to me for the $20 he paid me to paint my face.

All in all it was a awesome day at the Con. See you guys next year.

[FFMooglestar]

Here is most of the crap I came home with:

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/3948/img0159zh6.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0159zh6.jpg)
Star Wars 501st Storm Troopers (Con Exclusive from Hasbro Booth) $14.99ea

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/575/img0160mw7.th.jpg (http://img484.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0160mw7.jpg)
Incredibles Figures (I now Own all 7 from the Set)
Paid $17.00 for all 3

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3116/img0161yu2.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0161yu2.jpg)
Transformers Alternators Nemesis Prime (Con Exclusive from Hasbro) $24.99

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/9977/img0162ov1.th.jpg (http://img50.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0162ov1.jpg)
Pirates Cannibal Jack (Con Exclusive from Neca) $20.00

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/799/img0163lv0.th.jpg (http://img50.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0163lv0.jpg)
Random CD's DVD's and Game
Phoenix Wright $30.00 with Stylus and Wriststrap
Daria Complete 8 DVD Set (Pilot + Entire TV Series + TV Special + 2 TV Movies) $50.00
Everything else (Including NUMB3RS Season 1) was free

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3976/img0164dm7.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0164dm7.jpg)
Grindhouse Posters

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1523/img0165ol1.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0165ol1.jpg)
Viz Media Tote Bags (Front and Back Shown)

http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/8453/img0166vl2.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0166vl2.jpg)
Random Ass Free Shit (The Tick Spoon, Hulk Glow Stick, Pins, Bottle Opener, PC Headset, Jet Li Fearless Flipbook, Pens/Pencils, Misc Toys)

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5119/img0167xh4.th.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0167xh4.jpg)
Shirt from a movie that don't remember the name... Something about a fake college.

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/1350/img0168mb1.th.jpg (http://img473.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0168mb1.jpg)
Henry Rollins Show Shirt from IFC Booth

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4694/img0169uk1.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0169uk1.jpg)
Blade the Series Shirt from the Blade Panel (Front and Back shown)

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/8761/img0170jy4.th.jpg (http://img234.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0170jy4.jpg)
Crank Shirt

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/1729/img0171ap6.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0171ap6.jpg)
Random Free Cards

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/8564/img0172gz7.th.jpg (http://img160.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0172gz7.jpg)
Autographs from World of Warcraft and Marvel VS artists

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/5935/img0173cg2.th.jpg (http://img234.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0173cg2.jpg)
Random Comics
X-Men Civil War #1 Aspen Variant Cover $20.00

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5742/img0174yp8.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0174yp8.jpg)
Random Magazines

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8472/img0175xz6.th.jpg (http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0175xz6.jpg)
Mousepad, WoW Demos, Lost Magnet, Snakes on a Plane Make your own t-shirt Iron Ons, Adult Swim Postcard Book, Transformer the Movie Postcard, Random Tattoos, and some misc Wristband

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6018/img0176kj8.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0176kj8.jpg)
4/4 Postcards from the Nintendo Booth

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/3803/img0177rk0.th.jpg (http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0177rk0.jpg)
Saw III Shirt

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/1184/img0178ja7.th.jpg (http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0178ja7.jpg)
Naruto Mask, Spider-Man 3 Hat, Bart Simpson Fan

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/8400/img0179lx5.th.jpg (http://img54.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0179lx5.jpg)
Superman Frisebees

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/8973/img0180jw3.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0180jw3.jpg)
YinYangYo Bandana, CSI Light Up Pen, Beowulf Pin, Jackass 2 Car Scent (Smells like ass), Flushed Away Pencial, Grudge 2 Stress Balls

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2927/img0181gm2.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0181gm2.jpg)
Sci-Fi Network Who Wants to Be a Superhero Cape, Free The Band Lanyard, Pans Labyrinth Key/Chain

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6221/img0182ll8.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0182ll8.jpg)
CSI Tote Bag filled with misc CBS Posters and the 4400 Trading Cards, Ghostwhisperer Note Pad, Final Destination 3 Personal Fan

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/673/img0183qg9.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0183qg9.jpg)
Phoenix Wright Wriststrap/Stylus, Pokemon Wriststrap

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/5343/img0184he1.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0184he1.jpg)
Blade The Series Backpack, Scream Awards Backpack




This is most of the stuff I picked up at the con, there was more that I just didn't take pictures of ie Posters and Ads. Pretty decent haul.

[Nealocus123]

^^Holy shit dude, makes my few DVD's look worthless. Next years Comic-Con let me tag along with you so I can get that much stuff :-)

[Ma12kez]

^^Holy shit dude, makes my few DVD's look worthless. Next years Comic-Con let me tag along with you so I can get that much stuff :-)
Haha man my legs died trying to follow FFMooglestar to all the free schwagga. I did get quite a few things on the day we met up though.:applause:

[LinkinPrime]

So did you guys open up your Nemesis Prime or sold it on ebay?

I'm keeping mine sealed for now, even though Im so tempted to open it up and display it.

[Ma12kez]

So did you guys open up your Nemesis Prime or sold it on ebay?

I'm keeping mine sealed for now, even though Im so tempted to open it up and display it.

Mine is still sealed as well. I'll probably open it once I get enough room to display it. Also, I'm trying to figure out a way to salvage the box (maybe cutting it from the bottom or something).