Friday, March 23, 2018

75 Exclusive Items From WonderCon 2018, as the Doors Open…

Today is the first day of WonderCon, the sister show to San Diego Comic-Con, held in Anaheim. And there are plenty of exclusive toys, comics, posters and nick-nacks available – and only available at WonderCon. Here are 75 that we found…

A Tiny Teddy named Cuds
Small Press table #71

A Tiny Teddy named Cuds – Baby Cuds Plush
It’s the award-winning children’s book character whose dreams are not limited by size. This Official WonderCon Exclusive 6 inch plush comes with embroidered details, movable legs, Bib and removable diaper! The 2018 WonderCon exclusive logo tag is signed and numbered by the artist and creator, Robert Aragon.
$14.99

Acme Ink/Manuel Martinez
Small Press table #70

Rock and Roll Biographies – System of a Down zig zag edition

Read how one of music’s greatest bands formed. Playing a unique sound with lyrics to fill sold out arenas. Learn who each member is and what drew them all together to play! If you’re a System of a Down fan, then you’ll wanna steal this issue before they’re all gone!

$5

Swanson Enamel Pinback
Who doesn’t love bacon! And Ron Swanson! Get the best of both worlds with this one of a kind Ron Swanson full color enamel pin back beautifully illustrated by John ( SLG, Social Verymin, Primus ) Hageman. Only a limited run made so don’t miss out!

$15

AComicWorld Art
Small Press table #63

Vampiress Pinup “Blood Moon” is a Limited Edition 13×19 High Quality Variant Art Print created by artist Ruben Rosas. This Exclusive 13×19 is a first run Limited Edition which will be hand numbered and signed by the artist, and was created specifically to debut at Wondercon 2018! This is a follow up to last years “Not a Biter” Zombie Pinup Ruben offered as his exclusive at WonderCon 2017. Lines & Colors by the talented Ruben Rosas, artist of AcomicWorld Art. 100% Digitally painted! Limited run, hand signed, and hand numbered by Ruben. Hurry! These will go quickly! Pre-order, before the show, to help secure one of the lower numbered art prints!

$25

Animebooks.com
Booth # 1045

Damon Moran Art Works – Pop Culture Vulture Animation Concept Design
Devout “gear-head” and TV animation concept artist Damon Moran (Dreamworks TV, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and WB) compiles his favorite scribblings of the last year or so into one, full color volume detailing his affinity for mechanical design. 80 pages. English text. Colored. Softcover. Landscape.

$25

Aspen Comics
Booth # 1213

Jirni #1 WonderCon 2018 Jason Fabok Variant Cover

$10

Bluefin Distribution
Booth # 1037

00 Raiser (Comic-Con Clear Color) “Gundam 00”, Bandai 1/100 00

$50

BB Build Strike Gundam Full Package (Metallic Gloss Injection), “Gundam Build Fighters”, Bandai SD

$10

Bored Inc.
Dealers Table DL-38

Afro Cat Acrylic Pin
Handmade exclusively for Wonder Con 2018, a super-cute layered acrylic Afro Cat pin! Comes in a gift box with a special Afro Cat sticker. Colors may vary.

$10

Chalice Collectibles
Booth # 1372

Funko Dorbz: Aladdin Figure – Metallic Genie. Debuting at WonderCon. Come find the latest in the Aladdin Series –this Limited Edition Metallic Genie. The 3 inch Dorbz is a Chalice Collectibles exclusive variant of one of Disney’s most beloved animated characters in Aladdin. Only pieces purchased at WonderCon will come with a Chalice Collectibles Debut Sticker.

$15

Cryptozoic Entertainment
Booth # 1337


Black & Gold Harley Quinn is a variant of the regular DC Pumps vinyl figure, part of Cryptozoic’s collectibles line featuring miniature high-heeled shoes inspired by the costumes, props, and personalities of DC’s favorite female Super Heroes and Super-Villains. This version of the figure pays homage to the black and gold dress worn by Harley Quinn in the 2016 movie Suicide Squad, as well as giving a nod to Harley’s love of the more expensive things in life, which are frequently gold-colored. The 2.25-inch collectible comes packaged in a high-fashion-style shoebox with a foil sticker marking it as exclusive. Each figure is individually numbered on the bottom.

$15

Golden Idol Wonder Woman is a variant of the regular DC Teekeez vinyl figure, part of Cryptozoic’s collectibles line that is inspired by tiki culture and features iconic DC characters and a distinctive wood-carved aesthetic. Designed by Mark Doublin and sculpted by Stephan Ehl, this version of the figure pays tribute to Wonder Woman’s connection to the color gold, as well as the tradition of golden idols being much-sought-after items in popular culture. The 2.625-inch collectible comes packaged in Cryptozoic’s signature window box with a foil sticker marking it as exclusive. Like all DC Teekeez, it is stackable.

$20

Metallic Blue Chun-Li is a variant of the regular Street Fighter Lil Knockouts vinyl figure, part of Cryptozoic’s collectibles line featuring fan-favorite characters from the long-running video game franchise. This version of the figure is all-blue as a tribute to the signature blue outfit usually sported by the character, the first female fighter in the series. Each figure is stamped with “30th Anniversary” on the base and is individually numbered on the bottom. Designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Sam Greenwell, the 2.75-inch collectible comes packaged in Cryptozoic’s signature, collectible tin with a foil sticker marking the 30th anniversary of the Street Fighter series.

$25

Midnight Chupacabra is a variant of the figure from Cryptozoic’s new Cryptkins line, featuring creatures that have been the subject of folklore and tabloid headlines for decades. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this version of the figure pays tribute to the creature’s nocturnal nature, the darker paint scheme echoing the darkness during his most active time of day. The 2.25-inch collectible comes packaged in Cryptozoic’s signature miniature crate with an “Exclusive Species” foil sticker.

$10

Ravishing Red Supergirl is a variant of the regular DC Lil Bombshells vinyl figure, part of Cryptozoic’s retro-style collectibles line featuring DC’s favorite female characters. This version of the figure sports only the color red as a nod to the character’s initial red costume in the DC Bombshells comic books, in which she fights for the Soviet Union before defecting. Each figure is stamped with the Supergirl logo on the base and is individually numbered on the bottom. Designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Sam Greenwell, the 2.75-inch collectible comes packaged in Cryptozoic’s signature, collectible tin with a foil sticker that includes the Supergirl logo.

$25

Small Press table #14

Signed Espresso Detective Comic #1
Con Exclusive- free sketch on your FREE COPY OF ISSUE ONE. To celebrate the Caffeinated Sleuth’s First Issue and First Con Appearance – a certain number of lucky WonderCon attendees to arrive at our table can claim a free print copy of Espresso Detective Comic No.1. WOO-HOO! Espresso for all! (Espresso Detective that is.) Figure out the password to get your free comic. Issue One starts the “Mexican P.I.” story arc where Sanchez, a detective that gets super powers from drinking espresso rescues lost children, shoots up and sleeps his way across Los Angeles and beyond. And just ’cause you’re so cool, there will be a bonus story in issue one: TRUE NOIR TALES: Subway Vigilante.

$0

Fat Rabbit Farm
Booth # 1953

Pandi Goodies Set with Collector’s Pizza Box
Calling all panda or pizza lovers! Fat Rabbit Farm presents Pandi the Panda, featured on Facebook Messenger Stickers. Snag a collector’s pizza box filled with Pandi goodies of YOUR CHOICE! Comes with your choice of one tee, two vinyl stickers, three button pins, a magnet, and an awesome pin – a $60 value, while supplies last.

$35
Robot Vs. Kaiju T-Shirt Exclusive by Fat Rabbit Farm
Your favorite fat rabbit is ready to battle the kaijus. Limited edition design available in women and men’s tees and tank tops. Sizes up to 3XL!

$25

Flat Bonnie
Booth # 2130


Dobichan Handmade Swamp Monster Plush: WonderCon Exclusive Color 9″ tall x 8.5″ wide – Limited Edition Special tag and numbered sewn in label. Made of vinyl pleather (Animal friendly materials)

$50

FOCO
Booth # 2081


Eekeez Leonardo
Things every desk should have. Laptop or computer monitor? You’ve got it. Cup for your pens? Check. A little bit of flare? We can help with that!

$20

Eekeez Spongebob Squarepants
Things every desk should have. Laptop or computer monitor? You’ve got it. Cup for your pens? Check. A little bit of flare? We can help with that

$20

Gaaays In Spaaace
Booth # 2084

Gaaays In Spaaace: Phazers to Fabulous T-Shirt
A brand New Exclusive design t-shirt created solely for our very first appearance at WonderCon!

$25

GeekdomWear.com
Booth # 1700

“I Am Your Target” Market Chainmaille Bracelet
“I Am Your Target Market” is an initiative to show the merchandise and media markets that women are a strong, viable market that has been ignored until now. Ever feel like you need to literally wear a target to get companies to realize you exist? Then this bracelet is for you! You are a geek, a nerd, a viewer, a gamer, and a consumer! So why is it that women are overlooked or underestimated as the market force we are? Help Make it clear that you aren’t a statistical oddity, that you are a girl with something to say, and you are not to be ignored. You ARE fandom, and you are the Target Market. This bracelet moves the I Am Your Target Market statement to a fashion statement wherever your wrists go. This chainmaille keyring is made of durable lightweight aluminum.

$20

I Am Your Target Market Disc Keyring
I Am Your Target Market is an initiative to show the merchandise and media markets that women are a strong, viable market that has been ignored until now. Ever feel like you need to literally wear a target to get companies to realize you exist? Then this keyring is for you! You are a geek, a nerd, a viewer, a gamer, and a consumer! So why is it that women are overlooked or underestimated as the market force we are? Help Make it clear that you aren’t a statistical oddity, that you are a girl with something to say, and you are not to be ignored. You ARE fandom, and you are the Target Market. This chainmaille keyring is made of durable lightweight aluminum and as history has used it as armor it in the past it will fair against the wear we all subject our keys too.

$12

“I Am Your Target Market” Chaimaille Scales Keyring
“I Am Your Target Market” is an initiative to show the merchandise and media markets that women are a strong, viable market that has been ignored until now. You are a geek, a nerd, a viewer, a gamer, and a consumer! So why is it that women are overlooked or underestimated as the market force we are? Help Make it clear that you aren’t a statistical oddity, that you are a girl with something to say, and you are not to be ignored. You ARE fandom, and you are the Target Market. This chainmaille keyring is made of durable lightweight aluminum and as history has used it as armor in the past, it will fair against the daily wear we subject our keys too.

$12

“I Am Your Target Market” Glow in the Dark Chaimaille Scale Earrings
“I Am Your Target Market” is an initiative to show the merchandise and media markets that women are a strong, viable market that has been ignored until now. You are a geek, a nerd, a viewer, a gamer, and a consumer! So why is it that women are overlooked or underestimated as the market force we are? Help Make it clear that you aren’t a statistical oddity, that you are a girl with something to say, and you are not to be ignored. You ARE fandom, and you are the Target Market. This bracelet moves the “I Am Your Target Market” statement to a fashion accessory wherever you go. Make a statement with every picture you take and everyone that sees you. This chainmaille earing set is made of durable lightweight aluminum. These are available in a variety of colors of metals to match your favorite colors.

$15

GENESIS 2
Booth # 891

Genesis II 5 x 7 Limited Edition Metal Bookplates in signed Hardcover
We only have a limited quantity of 5″ x 7″ metal bookplates for sale with the first printing of the Genesis II Hardcover at WonderCon. Only available at conventions. The bookplate is only sold with the graphic novel hardcover.

$100

Golden Apple Books
Booth # 804

Adventure Van FREE Preview Special
Come by Golden Apple Books booth #804 and pick up a FREE preview special edition of our newest comic series; Adventure Van created by Michael McMillian (True Blood, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)

$0

Graphitti Designs
Booth # 1001

BATMAN #43 Convention Exclusive, Variant-Covered Comic with silver foil cover treatment, bagged and boarded. Supplies are limited and quantities available per person may be limited. Available only from Graphitti Designs located next to DC Comics.

$15

BATMAN: SECRETS-SAM KIETH Gallery Edition (Variant Edition). Large-format, 12″ x 17″, 248 page hardcover book that faithfully reproduces the size, look and feel of the original art. Variant-covered edition is available only from Graphitti Designs.

$125

MISTER MIRACLE #7 Convention Exclusive, Variant-Covered Comic with silver foil cover treatment, bagged and boarded. Supplies are limited and quantities available per person may be limited. Available only from Graphitti Designs located next to DC Comics.

$15

SUPERGIRL #19 Convention Exclusive, Variant-Covered Comic with silver foil cover treatment, bagged and boarded. Supplies are limited and quantities available per person may be limited. Available only from Graphitti Designs located next to DC Comics.

$15

IDW Publishing
Booth # 1109

Ghostbusters Crossing Over #1 Convention Variant
It’s the mother of all Ghostbusters events, as every single Ghostbusters team in existence come together to bust some ghosts! IDW is offering a LIMITED convention variant featuring the original 1984 Ghostbusters team for your collecting needs!

$10

Sonic #1 Convention Variant
WonderCon Premiere! IDW is bringing Sonic the Hedgehog back into comics, with fan-favorite and brand new characters in Sonic’s world. We are producing a special variant of Sonic #1 to celebrate the launch of our new title!

$10

Star Trek TNG: Mirror Broken TP Convention Variant
Get this Convention TP with a Variant cover by artist J.K. Woodward! For the first time in the history of Star Trek: The Next Generation, go into the alternate “Mirror, Mirror” universe to meet the cold-blooded crew of the I.S.S. Enterprise and their captain, the ruthless Jean-Luc Picard!

$25

Star Wars Forces of Destiny Exclusive Cover Bundle
Here’s your chance to get FIVE exclusive variant comics, for each of the Star Wars Forces of Destiny comic books! Five female creative teams bring us new stories about fan-favorites like Princess Leia, Rey from Jakku, Hera, Ahsoka & Padme, and Rose and Paige Tico from Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Get your bundle today! All covers are by artist Elsa Charretier (The Unstoppable Wasp, Infinite Loop).

$25

Joan Marie Art
Booth # 2129

Original Fantastical Artwork, by Joan Marie
The Majestic presence of the Enchanting White Wolf…Wings expanding for the greatest Understanding…Attaining the Unicorn’s horn of Strength and wonder…Encircled by the electric Earth and the Blissful Heavens. 24″ x 36″ mixed media created on natural 1″ wood panel. Hand-signed Giclee Prints also available.

$4 700

Jungle Boy Productions
Booth # 1155

Game of Thrones Daenerys Targaryen Enamel Pin
Officially licensed Game of Thrones Daenerys Targaryen enamel pin. 1.5” Brass Enamel Gold Plating, Metal Clutch.

$10

Game of Thrones Jon Snow Enamel Pin
Officially licensed Game of Thrones Jon Snow Enamel Pin. 1.5” Brass Enamel Gold Plating, Metal Clutch.

$10

Game of Thrones Tyrion Lannister Enamel Pin
Officially licensed Game of Thrones Tyrion Lannister Enamel Pin. 1.5” Brass Enamel Gold Plating, Metal Clutch.

$10

KRS COMICS
Booth # 701

GI JOE #250 TYLER KIRKHAM KRS COMICS VARIANT
LIMITED

$25

GI JOE SPECIAL EDITION #1 TYLER KIRKHAM KRS COMICS VARIANT
LIMITED

$25
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #80 KEN LASHLEY KRS COMICS EXCLUSIVE
IDW LIMITED

$25

VAMPIRELLA #11 NATALI SANDERS KRS COMICS VARIANT
LIMITED

$30
WEAPON H #1 TYLER KIRKHAM KRS COMICS VARIANT
MARVEL COMICS

$40

Luca Designs
Booth # 1239

Exclusive Flash Leather Jacket Armoured Suit by lucajackets.com
Our very real depiction of the Flash includes a mesh like armoured suit that is surprisingly versatile in movement and soft to the touch. For more information please visit us at Wondercon.

$199.99

Overwatch Mercy Leather Jacket
The very best Overwatch Mercy Jacket Developed by Luca Jackets. Available in both MALE and FEMALE sizes.

$179.99

Star Wars Shadow Black Stormtrooper Leather Jacket
We have finally done it. We designed the first socially acceptable, yet movie accurate storm trooper jacket, offered in both black and white by Lucajackets.com

$179.99

Neal Adams Transcontinuity
Booth # 1119

“Daryl” Exclusive Limited Edition 13″x19″ high-quality Neal Adams fine-art litho, signed and numbered

$100
Wonder Woman, DC, Amazon

“Diana” Exclusive Limited Edition high-quality Neal Adams 13″x19″ fine-art lithos, signed and numbered.

$100
Justice League, Joker, Batman

‎”Harley” Exclusive Limited Edition 13″x19″ high-quality Neal Adams fine-art litho, signed and numbered

$100

“Oliver” Exclusive Limited Edition 13″x19″ high-quality Neal Adams fine-art litho, signed and numbered

$100
Batman & Robin, “The Boy Wonder” No. 8. Frank Miller & Jim Lee. Limited Edition signed and numbered with Neal Adams Variant Sketch Cover.

$60
Batman DC Universe Rebirth Issue 28. Limited Edition signed and numbered with Neal Adams Variant Cover.

$60
“Classic Neal Adams Batman” Giclee. Deckled edge watercolor paper w/ Neal Adams Batman Remarque. Signed & Numbered Edition.

$300
Dark Knights Metal Neal Adams #1 Variant Cover Comic. Limited Edition. Signed and numbered.

$60
Deadman Issue #1 Neal Adams Exclusive “Glow in the Dark” Comic. Neal Adams cover and interiors, limited edition signed and numbered.

$60
Deadman Issue #1Neal Adams Personal Store Exclusive Variant Comic. Neal Adams cover and interiors, limited edition signed and numbered.

$60
‎”Atlantean” Exclusive Limited Edition 13″x19″ high-quality Neal Adams fine-art litho, signed and numbered.

$100

“Wakanda” Exclusive Limited Edition of high-quality Neal Adams 13″x19″ fine-art lithos, signed and numbered.

$100

Nuclear Blast’s Blast Beast Exclusive 18×12 Print. Art by Blake Armstrong from spaceboy comics

$10

OC Public Libraries
Fan Club Table 20

Liz Climo designed OC Public Libraries card
Liz Climo has designed a library card exclusively for OC Public Libraries! This card is only available at Wondercon and at the libraries’ Comic Orange event in May. Simply bring a valid photo ID to OC Public Libraries booth and get your new (or replacement) Liz Climo library card to be used at any OC Public Libraries’ branch (while supplies last). Liz Climo is an American cartoonist, animator (who worked on the Simpsons), children’s book author, and illustrator. She is best known for her webcomics, which she posts regularly to her website, The Little World of Liz, and her Rory the Dinosaur children’s book series.

$0

Planet Awesome Collectibles
Booth # 608

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #80 Eddie Nunez WonderCon 2018 Exclusive Variant
Planet Awesome Collectibles is proud to announce our 2nd WonderCon 2018 Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #80 Variant by Eddie Nunez.

$14.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #80 Kevin Eastman WonderCon 2018 Exclusive Variant
Planet Awesome Collectibles is proud to announce our 1st WonderCon 2018 Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #80 Variant by Kevin Eastman.

$14.99

Sean Forney
Artists’ Alley table #D-20

God of Thunder vs. Jormungand exclusive print for WonderCon. Image depicts the God of Thunder fighting Jormungand, the Midgard Serpent. Artwork is created by Sean Forney. Print is 11” x 17″ and printed exclusively on metallic paper in color. Print is limited, comes signed and numbered, and only available at WonderCon.

$10

Scarlet Huntress exclusive print for WonderCon. Image depicts Scarlet Huntress fighting werewolves. Artwork is created by Sean Forney. Print is 11” x 17″ and printed on quality card stock in color. Print is limited, comes signed and numbered, and only available at WonderCon.

$10

Spoke Art
Booth # 2143

Officially licensed Bob’s Burgers poster by acclaimed artist Dave Perillo. These beautiful screen printed posters come signed and numbered by the artist in an exclusive very limited edition.

$40

toddland
Booth # 2042

 

Bob’s Burgers Burger of the day enamel pin (exclusive)
What’s the Burger of the Day going to be for Wondercon? It’s the “Let Your Leek Flag Fly Burger” of course. (comes with leeks) Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive enamel pin.

$8

Bob’s Burgers Burger of the day tee – navy blue (exclusive)
What’s the Burger of the Day going to be for Wondercon? It’s the “Let Your Leek Flag Fly Burger” of course. (comes with leeks) Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive navy Burger of the day tee! Chalkboard artwork on the back, burger artwork at chest.

$28

Bob’s Burgers Burger of the Day tee – red (exclusive)
What’s the Burger of the Day going to be for Wondercon? It’s the “Let Your Leek Flag Fly Burger” of course. (comes with leeks) Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive red Burger of the day tee! Chalkboard artwork on the back, burger artwork at chest. Available exclusively at the toddland booth as well as for “take out” (pre-order for pickup).

$28

Bob’s Burgers Food Truck enamel pin (exclusive)
Allllright!!! The next stop on the Lolla-Pa-Foods-A Festival festival food truck circuit is Anaheim, California! Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive enamel pin! Available exclusively at the toddland booth as well as for “take out” (pre-order for pickup).

$8

Bob’s Burgers Food Truck tee – heather gray (exclusive)
Allllright!!! The next stop on the Lolla-Pa-Foods-A Festival festival food truck circuit is Anaheim, California! Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive heather gray food truck tee! Available exclusively at the toddland booth as well as for “take out” (pre-order for pickup).

$28

Bob’s Burgers Food Truck tee – silver gray (exclusive)
Allllright!!! The next stop on the Lolla-Pa-Foods-A Festival festival food truck circuit is Anaheim, California! Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive silver gray food truck tee! Available exclusively at the toddland booth as well as for “take out” (pre-order for pickup).

$28

Bob’s Burgers Food Truck tote (exclusive)
Allllright!!! The next stop on the Lolla-Pa-Foods-A Festival festival food truck circuit is Anaheim, California! Bob’s Burgers x toddland Wondercon Exclusive orange tote! Available exclusively at the toddland booth as well as for “take out” (pre-order for pickup).

$15

Toynami, Inc.
Booth # 827

Acid Rain Space Scientist

Acid Rain is proud to announce their fist North America exclusive Space Scientist. This USA exclusive is set in the 1:18 scale with a pale color scheme. The model is highly articulate, with exceptionally flexible joints, robotic gloves and a space helmet (both detachable). This item also comes with a heavy duty storage case. There will only be one run of this item so you don’t want to miss out!

$40
Hello Sanrio Capsule Diorama Exclusive 2 pack – Pochacco x Chococat
Say hello to the immersive new world of HELLO SANRIO. For the first time, your favorite Sanrio characters are featured all together in a super cute immersive world filled with fun, friendship and big smiles. Toynami is proud to announce its exclusive Hello Sanrio Capsule Diorama 2 pack! This WonderCon exclusive 2 pack includes two of your favorite Sanrio characters Pochacco and Chococat! Each capsule stands approximately 4 inches tall and is perfect to display in or out of the vinyl display box. You won’t want to miss out on this super cute exclusive.

$25

Robotech VF-1 Transformable Veritech Fighter Collection Rick Hunter Volume 1 (Convention Debut)
Toynami is proud to announce the exclusive debut of its first volume in the ROBOTECH VF-1 TRANSFORMABLE VERITECH FIGHTER COLLECTION at Wonder Con 2018. Rick Hunter Volume 1 comes fully equipped with 2 pilots; one cockpit pilot and one standing pilot. This Veritech stands approximately 6 inches tall, is fully articulated and can be converted into three different modes: Fighter, Battloid or Gerwalk. The Veritech Micronian Pilot Collection will each be packed in their limited-edition boxes which, when collected in its entirety, will showcase an image of all your favorite Robotech pilots! This item is set to hit stores worldwide May of 2018.

$35

WonderCon Merch
Booth #1000

WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Event (Superman) T-Shirt
This exclusive WonderCon Anaheim 2018 T-Shirt features the Program Book art by special guest Dan Jurgens (with inks by Norm Rapmund, colors by Alex Sinclair, and Superman logo re-creation by Todd Klein). Created for WCA by the artist, this design celebrates the 1000th issue of Action Comics, debuting in April from DC Comics! The shirt is on a high-quality, 100% cotton Hanes Navy blue shirt, produced exclusively for WonderCon by Graphitti Designs. Available in Adult, Womens (sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, & XXXL), and Youth (S, M, L). Prices include sales tax. Adult: S-XL: $21.50, XXL: $24.73, XXXL: $29.76 Women: S-XL: $21.50, XXL: $24.73, XXXL: $29.76 Youth: S-L: $18.26. T-shirts and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth (#1000), are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim 2018 merchandise!

$21.50

WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Logo T-Shirt
This exclusive WonderCon Anaheim 2018 T-Shirt features the show logo and “Anaheim,” in distressed white. The design is imprinted on a high-quality, 100% cotton Hanes black shirt, produced exclusively for WonderCon by Graphitti Designs. Available in Adult, Womens (sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, & XXXL), and Youth (S, M, L). Prices include sales tax. Adult: S-XL: $21.50, XXL: $24.73, XXXL: $29.76 Women: S-XL: $21.50, XXL: $24.73, XXXL: $29.76 Youth: S-L: $18.26. T-shirts and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth (#1000), are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim 2018 merchandise!

$21.50

WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Embroidered Cap
We’re offering a WonderCon Embroidered Cap for the first time ever at this year’s event! This stylish 100% Cotton Twill cap is unstructured, giving it a low profile, which is soft and easy to wear. It features the WonderCon logo in blue with “WonderCon” in light-grey on a grey cap. One-size fits all with the brass buckle size adjuster in the back. Impress your friends with this distinct fashion statement! NOTE: Extremely limited quantities. $26.88 (includes sales tax). This Embroidered Cap and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth (#1000), are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim 2018 merchandise!

$26.88

WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Logo Tote Bag
This high-quality imprinted black tote bag features the WonderCon Anaheim logo in blue … it’s the perfect small bag to carry while you’re shopping in the Exhibit Hall! The bag measures 13″ wide x 14″ high, with a 3″ gusseted bottom. The 25″ handle makes it easy to sling over your shoulder. $21.50 (includes sales tax). This tote bag and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth (#1000), are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim 2018 merchandise!

$21.50

WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Tiki Mug: HEROINE
The Tiki Mug is back … and this time it brought a frenemy! This year’s WonderCon Anaheim Tiki Mugs (yep … TWO of them!) complete the set offered at Comic-Con International last summer. The HEROINE Tiki Mug is 7 3/4″ tall and holds 9.5 fluid ounces (beverage not included). This limited edition features a blue glaze finish with the WonderCon logo embossed on the lower portion of the front. Made exclusively for WonderCon by Tiki Farm. See below for the VILLAINESS Tiki Mug, offered separately. $32.27 EACH (includes sales tax). This Tiki Mug and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth, are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim merchandise!

$32.27

WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Tiki Mug: VILLAINESS
The Tiki Mug is back … and this time it brought a frenemy! This year’s WonderCon Anaheim Tiki Mugs (yep … TWO of them!) complete the set offered at Comic-Con International last summer. The VILLAINESS Tiki Mug is 7 3/4″ tall and holds 9.5 fluid ounces (beverage not included). This limited edition features a green glaze finish with the WonderCon logo embossed on the lower portion of the front. Made exclusively for WonderCon by Tiki Farm. See above for the HEROINE Tiki Mug, offered separately. $32.27 EACH (includes sales tax) This Tiki Mug and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth, are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim merchandise!

$32.27

WonderCon Presents: Comic-Con International 40th Anniversary Book
Comic-Con International celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009 with this high-quality, 208-page, full-color, hardbound, coffee-table book. The book is currently out-of-print except from Comic-Con, and copies will be available for cover price at WonderCon Anaheim 2018. Comic-Con: 40 Years of Artists, Writers, Fans, and Friends is filled with exclusive art and articles devoted to the 40-year history of the most famous comics convention in the world and features and exclusive wrap-around cover by Sergio Aragonés. $43.10 (includes sales tax). We’re down to our last few copies of this amazing book, so get it while you can! This book and other merchandise available at the WonderCon Merch booth, are the only OFFICIAL WonderCon Anaheim merchandise!

$43.10

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How Come Five Below Gets Better Deals Than Comic Stores Through Diamond? A Retailer Asks…

Five Below is a US chain of discount stores, numbering over 600 across the country, specialising in selling products below $5. Aimed at teens and pre-teens, it also contains adult products. Stores are typically located in strip malls and a large portion are located in college towns.

Items include trading cards, sports-related items, games, fashion accessories, bath and body related items, sweets, drinks, room decorations, school supplies and stationery, books, accessories for electronics, DVDs, computer software, novelty items and gag items, as well as seasonal items.

And, it seems, comic books. With four DC comics bagged for under $5.

And Dennis Barger, outspoken comic book retailer of Wonderworld Comics in Monroe, Michigan, has been popping into one or two. And discovering sales of comic books and comic book merchandise at price points he is unable to match. Everything here is under $5… leaving Dennis wondering why his store – or comic books through Diamond – can’t get similar deals. 2000-ish comic stores vs 600 5 Belows, how come they can get this kind of deal and Diamond stores can’t?

And writing an open letter, handily just before the Diamond Summit of comic book retailer in Chicago before C2E12. titled ‘Why Five Below is the comic book shop we all would have liked to have owned, and how our only distributor failed at helping us get there.’

I remember my first Retailers Summit, I was so full of hope an optimism. I remember asking naive questions like…

Why do the items I get from Diamond cost so much more than what Walmart sells them for?

Why do we get all the major manufacturers items 3-6 months after everyone else?

Why can’t you get us a T-shirt under $10 cost?

Why do we only get posters that are the covers of comics but every K-Mart has 20 new posters every month for 50-66% of what our posters cost? Why don’t we get posters from DC?

Sure I got good answers like…

Well. we (Diamond) are the number 5 or 6 buyer for all of these items and get filled after the rest

Well. the buying power of 2,000 comic shops isn’t powerful enough to get a good price from them.

Well. they make those themselves and license them directly from the publisher.
I got these answers over and over as I asked the same kind of questions again and again.

So where are we now?

Every store is choked full of non-returnable overpriced items that are going for roughly our cost on Amazon the largest global retailer. Well in a matter of months we will be losing Toys R Us, we’ve already lost most Kmarts, we lost Kaybees, Blockbuster and Borders in the last 13 years. Surely that has brought our survival buying power up a few notches, right?. I mean, if the huge losses in store numbers annually mean we still actually have 2000 stores, that is. You’ve lost millions to Borders, Hastings, Nerd Block trying to increase that reach beyond us locked-in retailers. Lord only knows how much TRU owes you for those Diamond Select exclusives. And in the process, these young hungry kids at 5 Below are making deals to get all 600 locations cheap geek related items better and less expensive than anything you’ve been able to offer us. On top of all this merch (again, all at $5 or below and still making enough profit to pay 12 per sq ft plus triple net) they get relevant amazing closeouts, why because they’re hustling, they care. As I visited 2 comic shops today mostly dead, as I hear meltdown is closing this week after 25 years and as I read that we’ve lost over 100 shops and know that we’ll probably lose 100-300 more over the next year. I have to wonder if diamonds current management has a grasp on it or are they just Kevin Bacon screaming all is calm, everyone relax.

I can’t help but wonder how hungry Diamond is for getting us what we need to survive. You can’t unscrew a pregnant lady, Walmart is where millions go for $5-$10 shirts, PJs, sneakers, toys, all superhero Blu-ray and DVDs there and Best Buy, Target and regionals like Meijers for Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black. $5 below, Spencer’s, Barnes and Nobles, BoxLunch, Hot Topics, FYE for Funkos, clothing, gear, posters, hats and everything else. DC’s dumping Gaylords full of trades and hardcovers to Ollies. All of these could have been us, we could have at least been one of the 600 “5 Belows”.

What do we have left to fight for Diamond? DC is going to open a boutique in “your cities comic con”, most of the creators run a Kickstarter to bypass you and subsequently us. Every Barnes And Nobles has a mini-comic shop right in the middle of their store.

What do we really have left to fight for, and are you ready to actually start fighting and stop giving us excuses???

A number of other retailers had their own take. Jesse James of Jesse James Comics in Glendale, Arizona writes,

I will always ask a LCS [local comic shop – Rich] one simple Question. “If you didn’t carry new issue rest of the year. could you stay open?” I for one can, We are working with a major company nationwide to get comics back into their stores (back issues) We have 5 projects that don’t deal with Diamond that will sustain our Brand for a long time. All along carrying new issues at the same time. With Diamond mentioned though in this conversation, I’m a HUGE supporter of the Geppi’s and don’t foresee that ever changing. I’m responsible for my Brand, I also have to look for ways NOT to rely on Wednesdays to be the saviour 52 weeks a year. WE need to find ways to feed off of these other companies, mentioned above, selling likeness items. I get you Dennis in the post, again I will always ask if we are to be successful, “If Not now, When?” I believe if you can concentrate on the Orphan customers around the world that have lost a store, We can be that Beacon.

George Chase of Hypno Comics of Ventura, California writes,

Diversification is the key. Like you, and Jesse James I have been moving on other revenue channels/opportunities that will make us more profitable and not relying wholly on Wednesday issues. I’ve discovered quite a few manufacturers that are happy to do business direct just in the last 30 days.

Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience of San Francisco, California, contrasted this, saying,

Maybe it is the cost of doing business in San Francisco (But probably not.. the store is 31, and it NEVER made sense, even when SF was cheap), but I’ve never been able to find a way to be Actually Profitable (like, I mean, “worth chasing”) on merchandise-y material. I don’t just mean from Diamond, either. Unless I can buy 1s profitably and use just-in-time ordering as my lever, I’ve never seen the expense of handling those goods as paying off until you hit a multiplier much much higher than I could ever manage without some sort of intervention.

I confess to scouring the creditor lists of Toys R Us for Diamond – they are unlisted which means they are below the $2.5 million mark. But they have been listed for Borders, Hastings, Nerd Block and more, companies that had terms of credit that seem far more generous than those given to comic book stores.

Could the balance be corrected?

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Coming Soon from Funko: Star Wars – The Last Jedi Movie Moment!

Star Wars™ Movie Moments: The Last Jedi – Rematch on the Supremacy

The epic battle between Finn™ and Captain Phasma™ in Star Wars: The Last Jedi proves Finn is a true believer in the Resistance!
Collect a piece of Star Wars history, th is important movie moment can now be part of your Pop! collection!


© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

Coming in April!


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What’s In The Box?! Geek Fuel – March 2018

Over the weekend we received our latest subscription box in the form of the red Geek Fuel box for the month of March. The company has been on a bit of a roll with the stuff they’ve sent out recently, so we couldn’t wait to check out what they sent our way this month.

First up we take a look at the pin for this box, which is from the TV show The X-Files, as they sent us our own little Agent Fox Mulder. Granted, he looks a little happier than the real Mulder does in the show, but you get the idea. He was one of four options which included Scully, a rare pin in the form of an alien, and the ultra-rare pin in the form of Richard Langly from the Lone Gunmen. The enamel design is nice with Mulder holding a flashlight and his badge over his shirt at work, while the rubber stopper on the back is a nice addition. This one is a winner for us.

Next up, we got a keychain in the form of a Crystal Key from Ready Player One. This one is specifically based on the design of the upcoming Steven Speilberg film and not necessarily tied into the book. The key itself looks alright, but it’s basically a flat metal design with a key printed on it. This looks okay, but it would have been much cooler to have an actual key that looked like the Crystal Key rather than a print job. The key also comes with a chance to win an HTC Vive, which we didn’t win, so best of luck to the rest of you!

The game in this box is Forced Showdown, which is a deck-building bullet hell brawler. Yes, we know, those terms don’t normally go well together, if at all. But the game utilizes mechanics from all three genres to give you a partial RPG experience paired with a partial intense wargames experience. The game has been out for almost two years now and when it originally came out I remember it had some buzz but it didn’t really garner the massive audience they were hoping for. Hopefully, all the copies going out to people will generate some new interest in the game. It’s a pretty decent game, nothing bad about it, but also isn’t super extraordinary. It’ll be fun for whoever gets into it.

Next on the list is an X-Men Mystery Minis figure. This is the one item I had an issue with, and not because of anything from Geek Fuel. The item came busted, as you can see below, Magneto’s head was broken from the spring in the box. This is, for me personally, the third time I’ve bought a Funko bobblehead figure in this condition. Over the past few years, I purchased a Daredevil and a Deadpool figure that both ended up being in the same condition. Its nothing some glue can’t fix, but I shouldn’t have to fix it. Again, we don’t hold Geek Fuel responsible, because this was a mini figure in a box wrapped in tight plastic. It should have been fine. This is poor craftsmanship on the part of Funko and it was super disappointing to see yet again.

Now to the final item in the box, the make-or-break item: the t-shirt. This month we got this amazing Mr. Spock shirt in blue with a cool ’60s font and the classic pose with the Vulcan Salute. The shirt is essentially a four-color print with a piece of art from the show Photoshopped in, printed on a navy blue background. There was a possibility of getting another shirt that would have been Kirk on yellow, but we’re content with having Spock instead. It’s just more logical to us. This is a definate winner in our books and we’re happy to wear this around to the conventions coming this summer.

Overall, I enjoyed parts of this month, but there were a couple letdowns, mainly in the keyring and the X-Men figure. They seem like good ideas with bad planning. The rest of the box is fine, with the shirt being the standout of the bunch. Here’s hoping that next month will remedy the letdowns from this month.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

GLOW Funko Pops Are on the Way, Ruth and Debbie to Start

GLOW season 1 was a huge success for Netflix, and inevitably this was going to happen. GLOW Funko Pops are on the way this June. To start, we get Ruth Wilder as Zoya the Destroya and Debbie Egan as Liberty Belle — the wrestling personas of series stars Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin respectively.

Funko GLOW Pop Ruth

Enter the world of glitter and spandex with the
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling also known as GLOW!

Collect arch rivals Ruth Wilder as Zoya the Destroya and
Debbie Eagan as Liberty Belle now as Pop!

Don’t forget to watch A Netflix Original Series GLOW – now streaming!

Both figures look amazing. One wonders how long we will have to wait for more of these, since the ensemble features so many standout characters. Carmen, Cherry, Stacey, Arthie — Sheila the She-Wolf is a must. And come on, I have needed a Marc Maron Funko Pop in my life for years now, and we finally have a chance to get one. Don’t fail me now, Funko.

That is, unless you are also going to start a “Famous Podcasters” line. However I have to get my hands on it, I need a Marc Maron Funko Pop. Heck, we could even get a Pop of George Murdoch, aka Brodus Clay in the WWE, who helped with the wrestling and appeared on the show as Mighty Tom Jackson a couple times. We know from the success of the WWE Pops and the upcoming Young Bucks and Cody Rhodes figures that the appetite for wrestling Pops outside WWE is there. This show is perfect for that. Blow it out, guys and gals (and I don’t just mean the hair)!

These again will be hitting in June. Season 2 of the show could be out as soon as this fall. If you are so inclined, you can preorder them now right here, and also right here.

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Coming Soon from Funko: GLOW Pop!

Pop! Television: GLOW

Enter the world of glitter and spandex with the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling also known as GLOW!

Collect arch rivals Ruth Wilder as Zoya  the Destroya andDebbie Eagan as Liberty Belle now as Pop!

Don’t forget to watch A Netflix Original Series GLOW – now streaming!

Coming in June!


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Friday, March 16, 2018

Buffy, Punk, Dr. Who, Black-ish and Inclusion Riders! [The Weekly Static s01e31]

super bowl and more TV news

So it’s time to raise your glass if you are wrong in all the right ways, all my underdogs! We will never be – never be – anything but loud and nitty-gritty, dirty little… The Weekly Static!

While I continue riding the waves of Pink (P!nk) euphoria, we ask that you help control the pet population by having your pets spayed, neutered or…

weekly static s01e09

The Weekly Static is our look at the past week in the land of the networks, cable, streaming, smoke signals, cloud formations, and shadow puppets from an interesting and entertaining perspective. So The Weekly Static team (myself, Rocky, Trejo, Bat-Murr and Margot Staten) makes you three promises… because we’re good like that:

● Offer blunt, honest perspectives on five TV topics from the past week covered by Bleeding Cool’s team of news-thirsty writers. Just to be clear? My views are myviews and don’t reflect on the writers. We own what we say 110%.

● Spotlight a news item that we missed when it first hit, but we’re pretty sure you’ll want to know about.

● Feed my insatiable-yet-fragile ego with buckets of praise, adulation, social media shares, pizza, Superman Funkos, Eisner Awards, write-in votes for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election (…getting close…) and a hug cause…why not?

Did ABC Pull ‘Black-ish’ Episode over Political “Creative Differences”?

Christopher Eccleston Claims BBC Blacklisted Him After Leaving Doctor Who

CM Punk Set for Long-Awaited Return… to UFC

Fox Chair on ‘Buffy’ Revival: “When Joss Decides It’s Time, We’ll Do It”

Netflix CEO “Not So Big” on Inclusion Riders at Streaming Service

buffy punk drwho weekly static

Elton John Tribute Concert ‘I’m Still Standing’ Gets Premiere Date On CBS

“CBS will premiere Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A Grammy Salute on Tuesday, April 10 at 9 PM. The previously announced all-star concert will feature Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Kesha, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and SZA performing classic songs made famous by John.

The concert also features special appearances by John Batiste, Neil Patrick Harris, Christopher Jackson, Anna Kendrick, Gayle King, Lucy Liu, Valerie Simpson and Hailee Steinfeld. In addition, John will perform a medley of his hits from throughout his career. {more}”

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Coming Soon from Funko: Rick and Morty Pop! Tees!

Pop! Tees: Rick and Morty

Expand your t-shirt collection with new Pop! designs from Adult Swim’s hit series Rick and Morty!
Improve your swing with Mr. Meeseeks and dive into a portal with Rick and Morty this Spring! Collect them all!


Coming this Spring!


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