SDCC

[Isouza75]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

[Isouza75]

It will be interesting to see if we get anything. I would love to see some new designs. Maybe even finally mix the posters in with the pops.

That would be a great combo

[Cjcapone85]

Yes, I agree, I think this year will be back to pre-pandemic crowds

It will definitely be busier than last year. I think it will all depend on how the strikes play out and also if the hotel situation stays how it is. Sounds like more than normal don’t have rooms

I agree with this as well. Last year was the first time back so we didn’t know what to expect. This year will likely have a return to the typical numbers.

It could be the complete opposite of last year. If all the strikes are still going on during SDCC, the floor might be overloaded without the big panels pulling people away.

[lavery01]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

No news as of yet, but I’m sure we’ll here something in the coming weeks.

[billyconard]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

[mattytreks]

If Mondo has exclusives at SDCC this year, rest assured they'll be in the lottery again.

[Isouza75]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

I only got 2 days this year hopefully I get in

[lilbologna]

do they always do the different drops on different days like they've been doing the last couple of years?

[kristineisjoy]

do they always do the different drops on different days like they've been doing the last couple of years?

yeah kinda bummed by the different drops per day but i totally understand why

[angeladominguez]

It will definitely be busier than last year. I think it will all depend on how the strikes play out and also if the hotel situation stays how it is. Sounds like more than normal don’t have rooms

I agree with this as well. Last year was the first time back so we didn’t know what to expect. This year will likely have a return to the typical numbers.

It could be the complete opposite of last year. If all the strikes are still going on during SDCC, the floor might be overloaded without the big panels pulling people away.

Maybe for celebrities and guest, but the actual event itself will 100% be busier, there are people in forums and groups that still do not have a hotel so I honestly feel like it's going to be packed this year.

[Cjcapone85]

I agree with this as well. Last year was the first time back so we didn’t know what to expect. This year will likely have a return to the typical numbers.

It could be the complete opposite of last year. If all the strikes are still going on during SDCC, the floor might be overloaded without the big panels pulling people away.

Maybe for celebrities and guest, but the actual event itself will 100% be busier, there are people in forums and groups that still do not have a hotel so I honestly feel like it's going to be packed this year.

Yes. I said it’s going to be busier, especially the event floor. I just don’t know what the strikes and hotel situation will do. It will definitely be busier than last year though. That was way too nice to last

[NoOtherOptions]

I agree with this as well. Last year was the first time back so we didn’t know what to expect. This year will likely have a return to the typical numbers.

It could be the complete opposite of last year. If all the strikes are still going on during SDCC, the floor might be overloaded without the big panels pulling people away.

Maybe for celebrities and guest, but the actual event itself will 100% be busier, there are people in forums and groups that still do not have a hotel so I honestly feel like it's going to be packed this year.

I've seen people gobbling up stuff outside the downtown core area which feels a bit a-typical. Like stuff down by the cruise terminal area fills for sure, but slowly. So I think it'll be a busier year!

[jcrook]

I dont think they are making posters any more. What would they sell?

They are still making posters but not necessarily with all of the same artists. Last week I know there was a drop of 2 Marvel screen prints

[Isouza75]

do they always do the different drops on different days like they've been doing the last couple of years?

yeah kinda bummed by the different drops per day but i totally understand why

Since I only have 2 days I’ll be missing out on the opportunity of getting in.

[mattytreks]

do they always do the different drops on different days like they've been doing the last couple of years?

yeah kinda bummed by the different drops per day but i totally understand why

Since I only have 2 days I’ll be missing out on the opportunity of getting in.

Hopefully they'll have what you're looking for on the days you are going! Otherwise, there are always lots of people on the forums (and elsewhere) who are willing to lend a hand

[ghost_yamasaki]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

I only got 2 days this year hopefully I get in

Dang that sucks. What two days you get?

[Isouza75]

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

I only got 2 days this year hopefully I get in

Dang that sucks. What two days you get?

Thursday & Sunday

[wolfy233]

After seeing the new posters for the event in Texas, I'm super intrigued and hopeful for what might be coming to SDCC, especially any Attack Peter stuff.

[SuperSushiRoll]

Any word on if Mondo will still have a presence at SDCC this year? They didn’t have any kind of sweeps with the fan rewards, so I wasn’t too sure.

Ordinarily, Mondo is one of the last big SDCC vendors to reveal their exclusives -- I'm talking 2-3 weeks (or less) before Preview Night.

As for this year...I think everyone is still in "wait and see" mode at the moment.

Man, I hope mondo is there. really love there set up and the amazing items!

[Cjcapone85]

Any word on if Mondo will still have a presence at SDCC this year? They didn’t have any kind of sweeps with the fan rewards, so I wasn’t too sure.

Ordinarily, Mondo is one of the last big SDCC vendors to reveal their exclusives -- I'm talking 2-3 weeks (or less) before Preview Night.

As for this year...I think everyone is still in "wait and see" mode at the moment.

Man, I hope mondo is there. really love there set up and the amazing items!

I think they’ll be there. I just don’t know what their booth will be/have to offer

[SuperSushiRoll]

Ordinarily, Mondo is one of the last big SDCC vendors to reveal their exclusives -- I'm talking 2-3 weeks (or less) before Preview Night.

As for this year...I think everyone is still in "wait and see" mode at the moment.

Man, I hope mondo is there. really love there set up and the amazing items!

I think they’ll be there. I just don’t know what their booth will be/have to offer

True, if they are there ti will be interesting seeing how crowded it is. Im sure so many people will flock to their booth to show support.

[angeladominguez]

It could be the complete opposite of last year. If all the strikes are still going on during SDCC, the floor might be overloaded without the big panels pulling people away.

Maybe for celebrities and guest, but the actual event itself will 100% be busier, there are people in forums and groups that still do not have a hotel so I honestly feel like it's going to be packed this year.

Yes. I said it’s going to be busier, especially the event floor. I just don’t know what the strikes and hotel situation will do. It will definitely be busier than last year though. That was way too nice to last

Oh wow, they have hotel strikes again? I hadn’t heard that. What hotels?

[Cjcapone85]

Maybe for celebrities and guest, but the actual event itself will 100% be busier, there are people in forums and groups that still do not have a hotel so I honestly feel like it's going to be packed this year.

Yes. I said it’s going to be busier, especially the event floor. I just don’t know what the strikes and hotel situation will do. It will definitely be busier than last year though. That was way too nice to last

Oh wow, they have hotel strikes again? I hadn’t heard that. What hotels?

No hotel strikes. There just doesn’t seem to have been as many hotels available this year. The strikes are writers guild and possibly actors and directors. If all of them are still on strike, panels won’t have much footage to show or celebs to promote. That’s why I was saying the floor could be filled to the max this year

[Lord Bacon]

After seeing the new posters for the event in Texas, I'm super intrigued and hopeful for what might be coming to SDCC, especially any Attack Peter stuff.

I am as well. I think Peter having an exclusive is a safe bet. I'm hoping to see more Star Wars, Marvel and Godzilla exclusives as well.

[partner-in-crime]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Probably due to those years when there were near riots of people trying to get in. They even had a lottery at Wondercon and that is smaller in size than SDCC.

[angeladominguez]

Yes. I said it’s going to be busier, especially the event floor. I just don’t know what the strikes and hotel situation will do. It will definitely be busier than last year though. That was way too nice to last

Oh wow, they have hotel strikes again? I hadn’t heard that. What hotels?

No hotel strikes. There just doesn’t seem to have been as many hotels available this year. The strikes are writers guild and possibly actors and directors. If all of them are still on strike, panels won’t have much footage to show or celebs to promote. That’s why I was saying the floor could be filled to the max this year

Oh gotcha! You're right, there definitely wasn't enough hotels this year. Hubs and I had to find a random airbnb so hopefully that will be OK.

In regards to footage and stuff, I can see celebs not going, but is it possible that maybe the stuff they showcase would be things filmed in the past or for movies / tv shows that are ready?

If there are less panels, then you're right, show floor is going to a fire hazard

[angeladominguez]

Any news on lottery for exclusives? Is it still happening.

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Probably due to those years when there were near riots of people trying to get in. They even had a lottery at Wondercon and that is smaller in size than SDCC.

Lottery works best too. We would camp out early, overnight, and be one of the first to get in, and the line would be filled with exhibitors, so I don't want to go back to that

But luckily Funko does a lot of shared exclusives now, so it helps!

[Cjcapone85]

Oh wow, they have hotel strikes again? I hadn’t heard that. What hotels?

No hotel strikes. There just doesn’t seem to have been as many hotels available this year. The strikes are writers guild and possibly actors and directors. If all of them are still on strike, panels won’t have much footage to show or celebs to promote. That’s why I was saying the floor could be filled to the max this year

Oh gotcha! You're right, there definitely wasn't enough hotels this year. Hubs and I had to find a random airbnb so hopefully that will be OK.

In regards to footage and stuff, I can see celebs not going, but is it possible that maybe the stuff they showcase would be things filmed in the past or for movies / tv shows that are ready?

If there are less panels, then you're right, show floor is going to a fire hazard

It would be for shows/movies that are in the works or airing soon but if they strike they can’t promote at all. They can talk about general topics but not the actual show/movie. I’m not a big panel person, so it won’t affect my con much at all. I do hope it gets worked out though so it does pull people of the floor though.

[angeladominguez]

No hotel strikes. There just doesn’t seem to have been as many hotels available this year. The strikes are writers guild and possibly actors and directors. If all of them are still on strike, panels won’t have much footage to show or celebs to promote. That’s why I was saying the floor could be filled to the max this year

Oh gotcha! You're right, there definitely wasn't enough hotels this year. Hubs and I had to find a random airbnb so hopefully that will be OK.

In regards to footage and stuff, I can see celebs not going, but is it possible that maybe the stuff they showcase would be things filmed in the past or for movies / tv shows that are ready?

If there are less panels, then you're right, show floor is going to a fire hazard

It would be for shows/movies that are in the works or airing soon but if they strike they can’t promote at all. They can talk about general topics but not the actual show/movie. I’m not a big panel person, so it won’t affect my con much at all. I do hope it gets worked out though so it does pull people of the floor though.

Oh wow, I didn't know that on the no promo for future shows. That's crazy. I don't do panels too much anymore either so it will be interesting to see how it affects us who spend the most time on the show floor.

[partner-in-crime]

There will definitely be a lottery again. That is never going away at SDCC. Vendors may come and go, but the lottery isn't. I've heard that Funko is actually required to participate in it by CCI. It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Probably due to those years when there were near riots of people trying to get in. They even had a lottery at Wondercon and that is smaller in size than SDCC.

Lottery works best too. We would camp out early, overnight, and be one of the first to get in, and the line would be filled with exhibitors, so I don't want to go back to that

But luckily Funko does a lot of shared exclusives now, so it helps!

Yes, we did some of those overnight campouts only to get in and find the line capped. I do not want to go back to those days.

[angeladominguez]

Probably due to those years when there were near riots of people trying to get in. They even had a lottery at Wondercon and that is smaller in size than SDCC.

Lottery works best too. We would camp out early, overnight, and be one of the first to get in, and the line would be filled with exhibitors, so I don't want to go back to that

But luckily Funko does a lot of shared exclusives now, so it helps!

Yes, we did some of those overnight campouts only to get in and find the line capped. I do not want to go back to those days.

Oh man, have you even SDCC'd if you haven't spent the night on the floor outside the con? I remember for the Pop-Up shop we were camping out and the people living there were like you guys are doing this willingly? LMAO

[partner-in-crime]

Lottery works best too. We would camp out early, overnight, and be one of the first to get in, and the line would be filled with exhibitors, so I don't want to go back to that

But luckily Funko does a lot of shared exclusives now, so it helps!

Yes, we did some of those overnight campouts only to get in and find the line capped. I do not want to go back to those days.

Oh man, have you even SDCC'd if you haven't spent the night on the floor outside the con? I remember for the Pop-Up shop we were camping out and the people living there were like you guys are doing this willingly? LMAO

I’ll be honest though, after the pandemic and not going to SDCC and doing the camping I am less inclined to camp out overnight, especially with the cost of what we are paying for a hotel room.

[El_PANDA]

do they always do the different drops on different days like they've been doing the last couple of years?

yeah kinda bummed by the different drops per day but i totally understand why

Super unfortunate if the drop you want is on another day but I do get the giving numerous people opportunities

[El_PANDA]

Oh gotcha! You're right, there definitely wasn't enough hotels this year. Hubs and I had to find a random airbnb so hopefully that will be OK.

In regards to footage and stuff, I can see celebs not going, but is it possible that maybe the stuff they showcase would be things filmed in the past or for movies / tv shows that are ready?

If there are less panels, then you're right, show floor is going to a fire hazard

It would be for shows/movies that are in the works or airing soon but if they strike they can’t promote at all. They can talk about general topics but not the actual show/movie. I’m not a big panel person, so it won’t affect my con much at all. I do hope it gets worked out though so it does pull people of the floor though.

Oh wow, I didn't know that on the no promo for future shows. That's crazy. I don't do panels too much anymore either so it will be interesting to see how it affects us who spend the most time on the show floor.

Even though I haven’t got tickets for Saturday I usually now just go to panels on Sunday considering a chill day and get that panel experience before leaving

[funkopopfanatic]

I’ll be honest though, after the pandemic and not going to SDCC and doing the camping I am less inclined to camp out overnight, especially with the cost of what we are paying for a hotel room.

This is how I feel. What happened to the hotel prices?! Hotels were just so insanely expensive this year that I feel I need to be in my room at night. I used to leave the Marquis at 2-3am to go camp for Funko/Hasbro exclusives before lotteries and I just couldn’t imagine doing that now if I needed to.

[funkopopfanatic]

If it’s back, it will definitely be in the lottery. The booth did open for general sale at 3pm every day last year if you didn’t win the lottery. I was able to get everything I wanted from Mondo last year because of that. I hope they have way more pins this year

[funkopopfanatic]

No hotel strikes. There just doesn’t seem to have been as many hotels available this year. The strikes are writers guild and possibly actors and directors. If all of them are still on strike, panels won’t have much footage to show or celebs to promote. That’s why I was saying the floor could be filled to the max this year

I would LOVE to know what the heck happened to hotels this year; they were an absolute disaster. I didn’t even think of the impact of the WGA strike on the floor. Last year was so nice with less people and now I have a feeling this year, like you said, will be filled to the max

[angeladominguez]

Yes, we did some of those overnight campouts only to get in and find the line capped. I do not want to go back to those days.

Oh man, have you even SDCC'd if you haven't spent the night on the floor outside the con? I remember for the Pop-Up shop we were camping out and the people living there were like you guys are doing this willingly? LMAO

I’ll be honest though, after the pandemic and not going to SDCC and doing the camping I am less inclined to camp out overnight, especially with the cost of what we are paying for a hotel room.

Completely agree. Paying $1000+ and you are hardly there. That's rough every year.

[angeladominguez]

It would be for shows/movies that are in the works or airing soon but if they strike they can’t promote at all. They can talk about general topics but not the actual show/movie. I’m not a big panel person, so it won’t affect my con much at all. I do hope it gets worked out though so it does pull people of the floor though.

Oh wow, I didn't know that on the no promo for future shows. That's crazy. I don't do panels too much anymore either so it will be interesting to see how it affects us who spend the most time on the show floor.

Even though I haven’t got tickets for Saturday I usually now just go to panels on Sunday considering a chill day and get that panel experience before leaving

I'm hoping Funko has the panel again on Sunday since we missed it last year.

[Cjcapone85]

No hotel strikes. There just doesn’t seem to have been as many hotels available this year. The strikes are writers guild and possibly actors and directors. If all of them are still on strike, panels won’t have much footage to show or celebs to promote. That’s why I was saying the floor could be filled to the max this year

I would LOVE to know what the heck happened to hotels this year; they were an absolute disaster. I didn’t even think of the impact of the WGA strike on the floor. Last year was so nice with less people and now I have a feeling this year, like you said, will be filled to the max

I heard some people think that they didn't ask for as many hotels as usual because of last year. So now they are too short. I think there are going to be some that open up closer to the con. Obviously, just a guess. Last year was amazing. It was so nice not having someone shove you every step you took!