Comic Con 2006 July 19-23

[Trigun]

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The Comicon is coming the Comic con is comming :thumb:

And I cannot wait. :drool:

Last year I helped some Gotapexers score big :kaching: at Ebay by telling them were to get the rare stuff, but I did fail to post some of that stuff on last years thread.

Not again. :shakehand This year I will tell all and if some of you also know secrets please post them here.

As for tix you still have time for the 15.00 discount :woohoo:

Also I will post were to score free tix when they become available.

I may have an extra preview night tix or two coming up. So if I do I will post.

Take care all and see ya in the funny pages. :wavey2:

Comic Con info can be found here
http://www.comic-con.org/

[Thesifer]

Who needs an early sign up discount when they give military discounts :)

[Trigun]

There ya go :fro:

[Itsme]

Last year I won tix from a local radio station. I expect some will have some giveaways like that again.

I am interested in hearing what is good to look for at the convention that is wanted on ebay.

[Trigun]

I won a couple last year too and gave them away here.
I will post were to get them. Usually is Clear Channel radio stations and Kyxy give passes.

[kathielyn09]

They also gave out some tix from couch potato last year.

[Trigun]

OK here we go.

Hasbro has anounced this years Star Wars figure exclusive.

For info go here
http://www.theforce.net/collecting/story/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2006_Hasbro_Exclusive_Action_Figure_97524.asp

Happy hunting. :amidala:

[moocher]

Usually you can get at least a couple of tickets and some websites give all week passes out. I anticipate this happening this year and they also gave out free movie previews last year. I got to see Red Eye this way. I will also try to post if I see the tickets up on any radio station websites.

[Trigun]

Sideshow has created programs to allow their customers to acquire their exclusives without waiting in line by pre-ordering them before the show.

For more info goto

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=comiccon06ex&source=040606news

[Trigun]

http://www.collectinghq.com/im/0007201.jpg

Sideshow Collectibles has just posted a preview image of their SDCC (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=041306anakin)Exclusive 12" Darth Vader Sith Apprentice figure limited to only 6000 pieces.
Pre-Orders begin Thursday April 27th 2006 at 10AM PST

The following link has all the Sideshow Collectibles 2006 Comic-Con Exclusives


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=comiccon06ex&source=041306anakin

[Thesifer]

It seems to only way to register this year is by faxing in the form.. I could have sworn I registered online last year :(

[Itsme]

http://www.ugo.com/programs/honda/element/promotion/comics_contest.asp

5. Prize: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A trip for two (2) to ComicCon in San Diego, CA. Trip package includes roundtrip coach-class airfare for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to San Diego, CA; four (4) days and three (3) nights accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); and admission for two (2) to San Diego ComicCon. Winner must depart on July 20, 2006 and return on July 23, 2006 or prize will be forfeited. The trip is subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Sweepstakes, and those set forth by the Sponsor’s airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, meals, incidentals, passenger tariffs or duties, surcharges, airport fees, service charges or facility charges, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses are the responsibility solely of winner. Unless child of winner, travel companion must be eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. If winner is a minor in his/her state of residence, travel companion must be winner’s parent/legal guardian. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to winner’s proximity to prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for roundtrip air travel at Sponsors’ sole discretion. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Sponsor is not responsible if San Diego ComicCon is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason, in which event that portion of prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided except as in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $2,000. Actual value may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of equal or greater value if the designated prize should become unavailable for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

[Trigun]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I can't wait to get my hands on this one (and later sell a couple in Ebay :king: )


More info here

http://www.theforce.net/collecting/story/501st_San_Diego_Comic_Con_Exclusive_Action_Figure_98084.asp

[Trigun]

It seems to only way to register this year is by faxing in the form.. I could have sworn I registered online last year :(

Last year I did it online. Don't know what happened. Last years log-in code was members and vips as the pasword.

In case you have at least 3 hours free. You can volunteer and the entrance is free for the rest of that day.

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/forms/cci06_vol.pdf

[coffeymate]

I was able to register online, but I missed the deadline for the $50.00 all event pass. But at least I have our passes and will be able to go to preview night. Last year was the first time we had gone, and found 2 days wasn't enough time to see and do everything.

[netbrowser]

Last year, my kids and I got in for free just by volunteering to work a couple of hours. Great way to see behind the scenes and interact with a LOT of people for free!

[Thesifer]

Last year I did it online. Don't know what happened. Last years log-in code was members and vips as the pasword.

In case you have at least 3 hours free. You can volunteer and the entrance is free for the rest of that day.

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/forms/cci06_vol.pdf

Eh.. No big deal on my end.. It's pretty cheap with Military Pricing.. even all 5 days (to include Wednesday "Preview")

Someone a while back tried to point out to me that it is active duty only (I am active) But that is untrue. Since the new ID's for military no longer say "Active" or "Reserve" technically everyone is "Active" because there is no longer a distinction between the two.

[Sirrich3]

http://www.collectinghq.com/im/0007201.jpg

Sideshow Collectibles has just posted a preview image of their SDCC (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=041306anakin)Exclusive 12" Darth Vader Sith Apprentice figure limited to only 6000 pieces.
Pre-Orders begin Thursday April 27th 2006 at 10AM PST

The following link has all the Sideshow Collectibles 2006 Comic-Con Exclusives


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=comiccon06ex&source=041306anakin

This is the only souvenir I want...

[MrsDandridge]

Couch Potato is a little behind on giving out tickets this year. I hope they start something soon. Who else gives tickets out?

[hbud75]

105.3 gave some out, and 101.5's giving some out on Monday. I'm betting Fox and Jack will join in next week as well. Wait, maybe Jack already did, a few weeks ago?

[Thesifer]

I got my Ticket today.. 30$ For 4 Days +Preview Night.. Go Military Discount! :)

[MrsDandridge]

Comic Con Couch Potato Code
July 17-20 watch The Simpsons at 7pm on Fox 6 for your special Comic Con Couch Potato code. Enter that code and youll qualify to win a four-pack of tickets to Comic-Con International 2006, taking place 7/20-7/23.

Finally!

[SolidSnake]

I SiGned up as a volunteer this year, so i get free admittance to the convention center throughout the convention dates, and all access passes, that way I can move freely without having to deal with the crowds. Besides the advantage of signing up long before, i get free access to preview night

[cadetevon]

I have zero money for tickets and even if I get free tickets there's the cost of food, gas, parking and etc...so I'm going to pretend like this year's Comicon has been cancled. :disa:

La, la, la, I can't hear you. La, la, la. There is no Comicon this year, la, la, la.

LOL

[BigJon]

I have zero money for tickets and even if I get free tickets there's the cost of food, gas, parking and etc...so I'm going to pretend like this year's Comicon has been cancled. :disa:

La, la, la, I can't hear you. La, la, la. There is no Comicon this year, la, la, la.

LOL

How do you think I feel? :heh: I'm in Ohio and all my friends are going.

[pandamonium]

How old do you have to be in order to volunteer for comic con exactly?

[hbud75]

How old do you have to be in order to volunteer for comic con exactly?

16. Here's the volunteer page, and the age issue is covered in the FAQ's. http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_vol.shtml

[Thesifer]

I SiGned up as a volunteer this year, so i get free admittance to the convention center throughout the convention dates, and all access passes, that way I can move freely without having to deal with the crowds. Besides the advantage of signing up long before, i get free access to preview night


Yeah. .but then you have to work 3 hours per day.. To get a pass for everyday.. Otherwise it's just for the day you work.. which sucks. I'd rather pay my 30$ and have a pass for all days AND access to preview night.. Otherwise that would be like working for
$2.50 an hour. No thanks.

[Chompers]

Is it too late to volunteer still?

VOLUNTEER DESK HOURS:
Thu-Sat 8 AM-7 PM, Sun 8 AM – 5 PM

[sdgal]

Did anyone get free passes from one of these radio stations? I got a few and tried to register with them online, but I keep getting an error message: that's the number d/n match or has already been redeemed"!! I will have to register in person and hope it is accepted there!!

[MrsDandridge]

Did anyone get free passes from one of these radio stations? I got a few and tried to register with them online, but I keep getting an error message: that's the number d/n match or has already been redeemed"!! I will have to register in person and hope it is accepted there!!

Did you try using all caps when typing in the code. Maybe it's case sensitive.

[sdgal]

Did you try using all caps when typing in the code. Maybe it's case sensitive.

Yes, I entered EXACTLY how it was printed on the pass. Anyway, I will register in person today and will post here if there are any problems. Last year, I didn't register my free pass online and just registered in person and it worked. (I remember having to fill in the name and address info on the pass and they took it from me to give me my lanyard-type badge/pass).

[pandamonium]

Is it too late to volunteer still?

VOLUNTEER DESK HOURS:
Thu-Sat 8 AM-7 PM, Sun 8 AM – 5 PM
No its not, you can still volunteer on site.

[sdgal]

Got back from Comic-con recently. Got in with my free pass ok...pre-reg line was very short! :) Event was cool. Got to see a lot of ppl in costume and see a few celebs. Fun all around. :)

[collector5]

I had a bit of a problem myself when I registered with my pass last night. It did not require all caps. The cause of my trouble was I mistook a uppercase O for a zero. Once I made that corection, it worked fine in all lower case.
I went to my first Comic Con today. I had a good time but wish I had more time. I saw one movie (Jericho)and two "panels". I attended "Spotlight on Walter Koenig" and "Cartoon Voices II". Both were good. That left very little time to browse.

[Chompers]

I came in around 7am to volunteer on Saturday and after waiting in line for 40 minutes they had me do some paperwork and gave me a badge. Then the elite guards kicked me out to wait until the Comic Con actually opens, it was so hot outside. Anyhow, they let us in around 9:30 and I walked around the floor for hours. My assignment was to usher people in and out of the registration line around 1 pm, they had me work for 3 hours and it was pretty tedious. I'm glad it was free and I got to check out a lot of stuff eventhough it was my first time!

:) Thank you to all you guys who mentioned the volunteering idea.

[lindysd]

How do you think I feel? :heh: I'm in Ohio and all my friends are going.

:puke: I'm in San Diego and I'm not going....... Geez, it sucks to have to be a grown up. Before my son was born, there was no way I'd miss Comic-con (if I had the money).
Now, I have the money, but cant go due to 'other' family obligations.
I think my wife did all this on purpose because she knew Jessica Alba was going to be there tonight.

Now I am rambling........ but oh how I would love to meet Ms. Alba!!!!!

[Sirrich3]

Was there today...a horrible mess

[Thesifer]

Was there today, and lastnight. Will be there tomorrow the next day, and the next! .. Woohoo.. :) Luckily I don't park downtown so it's not too much of a hassle. Living in San Diego makes it easier, might be more difficult next year when I don't live here anymore :)

[lindysd]

So????? Do share! What was the highlight of the comic con this year!?

[Thesifer]

I didn't have highlights the entire thing was awesome. I was there all 5 days. Spent entirely too much money, and saw some cool panels. My favorite was Kyle XY.