15 drool-worthy exclusives we'd kill to get hold of at Comic-Con
That annual nerdgasm the San Diego Comic-Con is a retail nirvana, offering pop culture and sci-fi collectible enthusiasts an array of show-only gems that make mortal wallets quake in anticipation. Items range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars and often have limited/numbered runs, special packaging or paints that are exclusive to the SDCC floor (and sometimes their company websites) throughout the show.
We've compiled some of the most exciting exclusives for the 2011 show, including
our exclusive reveal of Hasbro's packaging for its SDCC-exclusive 16-inch
Marvel Universe Sentinel.
Check them out below!
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Matty Collectorâs Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man: The 20-inch soft foam, articulated worst nightmare comes in a diorama carrying case. Price: $70. Pre-sale vouchers go on sale Monday July 11th at 9AM PT/12 Noon ET at mattycollector.com
Underground Toys River Song and Pandorica Chair: The set comes from the Doctor WhoSeries Five episode "The Pandorica Opens." Price: $30. Booth #3949 or 3629
Mezco Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz: A 20-inch tall jumbo version of the standard Mez-Itz comes in Limited Edition Black and Gray and Ultra Rare Variant Limited Edition Blue and Grey. Price: $200.
Sideshow Collectibles Clone Commander 12 inch figure: Another in Sideshow's incredibly popular Militaries of Star Wars line, this figure is already sold out for attendees. However, you can still pre-order it online at www.sideshowtoy.com. Price: $94.99
Bif Bang Pow! Rusty Venture Tin Tote: The traditionally style lunch box features images of Rusty Venture in action. Price: $45. Entertainment Earth Booth #2343
Mattel Hot Wheels Back to the Future vehicle: Great Scott! This yet-unknown die-cast vehicle from the original film comes in a replica radiation box. Price: $35
Kotobukiya Marvel Invisible Woman Bishoujo statue: A 9-inch sculpt of Sue Storm as interpreted by illustrator Shunya Yamashita. Limited to 500 pieces with a pre-order at www.kotous.com
DC Direct Zoom figure: A 6.5 inch tall figure that completes their Flashpoint figures set. Graphitti Designs Booth #2315
Diamond Select Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates: A four pack of characters including Dante, Phoenix, Arthur and Deadpool in their âPlayer 2â colors. Diamond Select Booth
Toys' R' Us/McFarlane Toys HALO "Master Chief Platinum" action figure: A 10th anniversary commemorative edition platinum-painted version of John-117. Entertainment Earth Booth #2343
Neca Gremlins Gizmo Comic Con Edition: Looking cool in his shades and attendee lanyard, Gizmo also has his own SDCC tote.
Gentle Giant Neville Longbottom mini-bust: Looking beat up in the Battle for Hogwarts, Neville gets his day as Potter fans appreciate his quiet heroism. Price: $70
Dollhouse Epitaphs #1 2011 SDCC Comic Book: A retailer exclusive cover with a run of 2,500 copies and 1 in 5 will be signed by Jed Whedon, Andrew Chambliss, & Maurissa Tancharoen
Hasbro's SDCC-exclusive 16-inch Marvel Universe Sentinel: This robotic villain is packaged in a giant, oversized blister card inside a carrying case featuring all new artwork by Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. Price: $59.99. Booth #3329
Bif Bang Pow! Lost Polar Bear Bobble Head: A resin reproduction of the island transplant complete with Dharma Initiative collar. Price: $15. Entertainment Earth Booth #2343
Hasbro's packaging for the SDCC-exclusive 16-inch Marvel Universe Sentinel: A giant oversized blister card inside a carrying case featuring all new artwork by Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. Price: $59.99. Booth #3329
