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07-26-2010, 03:36 AM | #11 |
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07-26-2010, 04:06 AM | #12 |
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Don't be mistaken... It was HUGE!!!... It's always huge. And if you're into comics, animation, and sci-fi literature, then this probably wouldn't be an issue. Even then, ask the guys who didn't get their Slaughter figs that are waiting up right now for them to be released online. But I think you're still missing the point... Comic Con isn't about the toys. You want epic toy releases, go to a toy con. Just like if you were looking for epic game releases, you'd go to E3 or if porn is your thing, AVN Expo. Even with the Joe panel, i knew going in that they were going to talk about Renegades. Because that's part of what this Con is about, animation. And in a few weeks, Hasbro is launching an animation channel.
You ask if it was worth it... Yes, it was. For me at least. But I didn't travel thousands of miles and spend hundreds of dollars for a toy. I did it to get valuable information on becoming a published writer and to see what was in store for Renegades. Quote:
I'm talking about the hype over the toys. The big unveils. Before Comic Con all anybody ever said was wait for Comic Con to see all the awesome new toys that are gonna be unveiled. Made a big deal over it. And then it was just the same stuff we already saw. Why hype it up so much? They've been hyping it up all year & then it was a huge letdown. And by "they" I mean TFW2005, Hisstank, Allspark etc. And all the fans on the boards. Made it out to be something huge all year long but it wasn't.
Toy Fair sucked too. There was nothing new at Toy Fair that we didn't already see either. All the sites make a big deal out of their coverage & load up hundreds of images of stuff we've already seen. What's the point? Did they even bother to show the new Droid Gunship/Heavy Missile Platform? That thing was supposed to come out with the Swamp Speeder. They showed the Swamp Speeder but what about the Gunship? I was hoping there would be some updated news on that thing.
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07-26-2010, 04:14 AM | #13 |
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I was there thurs and fri... it was great if you do things well rounded.. i mean i went to panels, lines, shows, free stuff, and got the slaughters... it was fine. But if you just go there for toys then your time there is gonna suck
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07-26-2010, 05:01 AM | #14 |
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SDCC is what you make of it. Yes there are long lines, bad food, some disappointments. But so what? You learn deal with it. SDCC is about the whole experience.
I know when go each year I see some familiar faces, meet new people and nothing happens the way you plan it.But that's life.Even though I was only there 1 day, I had blast just like I have in years past. Sure I would've been nice to have seen more but I knew that wasn't going happen this year. The hype of getting con exclusives and having high expectations see something new just take backseat to something that I find is more important and to have fun. I like going SDCC to relax, hanging out with people from all over that for the most part like what I like. Comics, Toys and Movies. In fact, I am little sad each year when I have leave the San Diego Comic Con and head back into the real world. But I look forward to attending next year and the year after that. It's like meeting an old friend that I haven't seen in a year and wait for next time we meet again. One a side note, I'm hearing the L.A.Convention Center and the City of L.A.is pushing hard to bring the Con to Los Angeles after 2012.I think it would be a shame if the Con came to L.A. because here I don't think many people here will appreciate it as some here do.
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07-26-2010, 05:13 AM | #15 |
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SDCC is what you make of it. Yes there are long lines, bad food, some disappointments. But so what? You learn deal with it. SDCC is about the whole experience.
I know when go each year I see some familiar faces, meet new people and nothing happens the way you plan it.But that's life.Even though I was only there 1 day, I had blast just like I have in years past. Sure I would've been nice to have seen more but I knew that wasn't going happen this year. The hype of getting con exclusives and having high expectations see something new just take backseat to something that I find is more important and to have fun. I like going SDCC to relax, hanging out with people from all over that for the most part like what I like. Comics, Toys and Movies. In fact, I am little sad each year when I have leave the San Diego Comic Con and head back into the real world. But I look forward to attending next year and the year after that. It's like meeting an old friend that haven't seen in a year and wait for next time we meet again. One a side note, I'm hearing the L.A.Convention Center and the City of L.A.is pushing hard to bring the Con to Los Angeles after 2012.I think it would be a shame if the Con came to L.A. because here I don't think many peoplehere will appreciate it as some here do. |
07-26-2010, 05:47 AM | #16 |
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For one they couldn't call it SDCC. It would have to change to LACC.
I just was sad that I wasn't able to go to Anime Expo because I heard that the 2 singers from Macross Frontier were there and had a concert as well. :( My dream would be to go to Wonderfest in Japan. |
07-26-2010, 06:24 AM | #17 |
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I'm talking about the hype over the toys. The big unveils. Before Comic Con all anybody ever said was wait for Comic Con to see all the awesome new toys that are gonna be unveiled. Made a big deal over it. And then it was just the same stuff we already saw. Why hype it up so much? They've been hyping it up all year & then it was a huge letdown. And by "they" I mean TFW2005, Hisstank, Allspark etc. And all the fans on the boards. Made it out to be something huge all year long but it wasn't.
Toy Fair sucked too. There was nothing new at Toy Fair that we didn't already see either. All the sites make a big deal out of their coverage & load up hundreds of images of stuff we've already seen. What's the point? Did they even bother to show the new Droid Gunship/Heavy Missile Platform? That thing was supposed to come out with the Swamp Speeder. They showed the Swamp Speeder but what about the Gunship? I was hoping there would be some updated news on that thing. If BotCon and JoeCon hadn't happened, there would have been a ton of stuff at SDCC that was "new." Plus, Hasbro can't really be blamed for not having "new" stuff when overseas sellers are leaking their prototypes and such months before they do any sort of official unveiling. And beyond all that, as others have said SDCC isn't really a toy convention. It's a media convention, and in that regard it seemed to deliver just about as much as it always does. They drummed up good hype for upcoming Marvel Studios movies (Thor, Captain America, Avengers) and Tron Legacy...and not-so-good hype for Green Lantern. |
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