Category: Events

[SDCC 2014] All Those Wonderful Toys

In addition to the cosplayers, celebrities, panels, trailers, and parties of San Diego Comic-Con, there’s one thing we can’t forget: all those wonderful toys. And books, stickers, clothes, trinkets, statues, figures, and every other cool geek item you can buy on the giant sales floor. We’ve collected together a few photos of the collectibles we

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Gam3rCon: why we need small conventions

The 2014 San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and in its wake we’re left with a sense of longing, despair, and relief. To those of us lucky enough to attend SDCC we all know what it’s like going through the process of registering a Member ID, checking Comic-Con’s website everyday, and sitting in virtual

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[SDCC 2014] Marvel Panel – Avengers: Age of Ultron

The Marvel panel (specifically the Avengers: Age of Ultron portion) at San Diego Comic-Con was one of the most eagerly awaited, hard-to-get-into, and most talked about event of the convention. Thanks to photographer Hilary Papiro, we have dozens of photos of the panel, plus a video of the cast (Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Chris

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Tech Review – MoblNRG Lithium Ion Battery

While we certainly enjoyed covering SDCC this year, we’re always battling one thing: our battery life on our smartphones and electronics. This year was no different. Between doing social networking, recording videos and taking pictures it was a chore to keep the smartphones charged. What’s worse is when you discover you have less then 50%

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[SDCC 2014] Comic-Con photos: all the fun without the badge

Roving photographer Alex Dejecacion set out last week to answer the question: how much of Comic-Con can you see from outside the Convention Center?The result is a beautiful Hipstamatic gallery of cosplayers and attractions, all taken without ever setting foot inside the building.

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Comic Issues #181 – The Best Of Comic-Con

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! We survived Comic-Con! We’re tired, we’re broke, and we’re getting over the Con Crud, but we’d do it all over in a heartbeat. (Or in one year from now, we oughta be recovered by then.) Join Anthony, Elizabeth, and Sara from the

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[SDCC 2014] Day 2 – Cosplay

We are all having the SDCC withdrawals, especially anyone that had to return to work… Well to help you remember the fun times, we will be releasing our SDCC daily cosplay galleries. Be sure to also check out our Day 1: SDCC Cosplay. Otherwise presenting for your viewing pleasure Day 2 – please enjoy :) A very

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[SDCC 2014] Day 1 – Cosplay

Let’s just admit it, one of the many reasons we love conventions is Cosplay. For me personally, some of the best I’ve seen has come from one event: SDCC (San Diego Comic Con). With day one officially behind us and many a sun burn to prove it. It’s time to see those dedicated few who braved

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[SDCC 2014] Comic Con Features Geeky Fashion Designers

San Diego Comic Con is a lot more than just seeing and interacting with your favorite series. It’s also about declaring your love for your favorite fandom by wearing it. Be it cosplay or by simply wearing your favorite t-shirt, Comic Con is all about it. This year, a few popular “geek” fashion groups will

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