Welcome to our ongoing coverage leading up to the SDCC.
SyFy has pared down it’s offerings for SDCC panels this year, as it is only bringing The Expanse, The Magicians and the soon to be released INCORPORATED. All of these panels will take place in the Indigo Ballroom. [Read more…]
Let’s face it, everyone loves Funko Pops, they are this generations version of the Beanie Babies. They are cute, collectible and there seems to be no end to them. I started collecting them forSkatronixxx Jr but stopped after realising that I’d never be able to collect them all. Would I still continue collecting them? Sure if I had the money, but alas I have temporarily put my Funko Pop collection on hold, it doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy looking at them though!
There are however hardcore Funko fans out there and the company knows this, that’s why they are aiming to bombard those lucky people who are going to San Diego Comic Con or SDCC with at least nine waves of exclusive figures.
What’s more having the ‘Funko Limited Edition 2016 Comic Con‘ sticker is a prize possesion for any serious collector and a cool trinket for the causal fan.
On Skatronixxx.com I’ll be bringing you updates about the Funko Pop waves this time it’s time for WAVE TWO.
Funko 1 – Pop! Hanna Barbera: Peter Potamus & So-So 2-pack
Initial Thoughts? Kinda cute, but I have no idea who these two are!
Funko 2 – Pop! Movies: Batman V Superman – Superman (False God Variant)
Initial Thoughts? I want it, I want it, I WANT IT!!
Funko 3 Pop! Marvel: Deadpool – Thumbs Up Deadpool (Black & White)
Initial Thoughts? I want it, I want it, I WANT IT!!!
Funko 4 – ReAction: Dark Crystal – Landstrider Box Set
Initial Thoughts? Kinda cool but not really a Funko so meh!
Funko 5 – Dorbz: Alice Through The Looking Glass 4-pack
Initial Thoughts? The Mad Hatter looks like the world’s happiest undertaker.
Funko 6 – Pop! Animation: Duck Dodgers – Glow-In-The-Dark White Gamma
Initial Thoughts? It glows in the dark? That’s so cool!
Funko 7 – Pop! Animation: Duck Dodgers – Glow-In-The-Dark Blue Gamma
Initial Thoughts? See above
That was the second batch of Funko’s SDCC 2016 exclusives, what did you think? Let us know, sound off on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or comment below.
‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ will be back along with new AMC show ‘Preacher’ and the upcoming ‘Geeking Out’. Each will have a series panel, also, AMC will host ‘fan activations’. This includes a ‘TWD’ booth, where you can have a photo and be a part of the Negan line-up from the season 6 finale (in the convention centre) which is awesome, as well as a ‘FTWD’ ‘Abigail’ Yacht (Fifth Avenue Pier) which is even more awesome.
‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Panel will take place Friday July 22nd in Hall H at 12pm – 1pm. The panel will be moderated by ‘Talking Dead’ host Chris Hardwick, with panellists Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Frank Dillane, Mercedes Mason, Lorenzo James Henry, Colman Domingo and Danay Garcia, along with Executive Producer and Showrunner David Erikson, EP’s Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert and EP, Director and Special Effects Make-up Supervisor Greg Nicotero. ‘FTWD’ Autograph session takes place the next day Saturday July 23rd at 12pm-1pm aboard the ‘Abigail’ Yacht (Fifth Avenue Pier).
Immediately after ‘FTWD’ panel follows ‘The Walking Dead’ panel in Hall H at 1pm-2pm, again with moderator Chris Hardwick. The panellists this year are Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohen, Danai Gurira, Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, Chandler Riggs, Sonequa Martin-Green, Christian Serratos, Ross Marquand and Jeffery Dean Morgan, along with EP and Showrunner Scott Gimple, EP’s Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert and EP, Director and Special Effects Make-up Supervisor Greg Nicotero. ‘TWD’ autograph session takes place Friday July 22nd at 2.30pm-3.30pm in the AMC booth.
‘Preacher’ makes its SDCC debut, with a panel on Friday July 22nd in Hall H at 6.30pm-8.30pm. The panel will be moderated by Kevin Smith, with panellists Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Joseph Gilgun, Ian Colletti and Graham McTavish, along with EP’s Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Co-Executive Producer Garth Ennis. The panel will also include a live stage reading of the season one penultimate episode, but unfortunately no autograph session for ‘Preacher’.
Kevin Smith’s panel will take place on Saturday July 23rd at 7pm in Hall H, it will include a sneak peek at his upcoming late-night talk show ‘Geeking Out’.
Stay Tuned for more SDCC news.
It is approaching that time of year again. The originator and biggest convention of the year SDCC, with over 130,000 attendees last year.
SDCC will take place July 21st-24th. We at skatronixxx.com have formed a little coverage team to cover the pop culture event. I will be personally covering comic news and announcements. Unfortunately, we won’t be at SDCC, but it will still be fun none the less reporting from the comfort of my computer desk.
Here are some of the signings already announced.(for those of you lucky enough to attend and for the curious people unable to attend)
The Creator of Scott Pilgrim, Bryan Lee O’Malley is giving an exclusive preview to fans of his new graphic novel. It’s not the traditional preview you might be thinking of. Bryan is giving out 50 art print’s based on his new graphic novel per day (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at the Penguin Random House Booth #1515. If you want 1 of the 200, exclusive prints get to the booth early as possible each morning to grab a ticket for the 1 pm signing.
Kidrobot will be hosting some big name talent at SDCC this year. Kidrobot will have Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator, Kevin Eastman and Street Fighter creator Yoshinori Ono. You will need a specific wristband for each signing for Eastman and Ono. The only way to get a wristband is on preview day and purchase a medium Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figure for the Eastman signing or buy a medium Street Fighter figure for the Ono signing. Only the first 50 purchases of each type of figure will get wristbands. Kidrobot’s booth number is #5645. Here is their complete signing schedule
Thursday, July 21st Kevin Eastman 2:30pm-3:30 pm
Friday, July 22nd Scott Tolleson 11:00am-12:00pm Jesse “J*RYU” Yu 1:00pm-2:00pm
Yoshinori Ono 3:30pm-4:30pm
Saturday, July 23rd Frank Kozik 1:00pm-2:00pm Josh Mayhem 4:00pm-5:00pm
Action Lab Entertainment is bringing a huge variety of creators to their booths for signings this year. Some of the Creators include:
Dan Mendoza-Creator of Zombie Tramp
Jamal Igle-Creator of Molly Danger
Emily Martin-Artist of Princeless
Nicole D’Andria- Editor and writer of Miraculous
Brian Hess– Artist and co-creator of Awake
Enrica Jang– Writer of The House of Montressor
Daniel Logan-Artist of Puppet Master: Halloween1989
And more will be signing at booth #1735 and Action Lab: Danger Zone #2006 in the Independent Publishers Pavilion.
Stay tuned to skatonixxx.com for more SDCC news and announcements, also check out Skatronixxx’s article on wave one of Funko’s Pop Vinyl SDCC exclusives here .
Let’s face it, everyone loves Funko Pops, they are this generations version of the Beanie Babies. They are cute, collectible and there seems to be no end to them. I started collecting them for Skatronixxx Jr but stopped after realising that I’d never be able to collect them all. Would I still continue collecting them? Sure if I had the money, but alas I have temporarily put my Funko Pop collection on hold, it doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy looking at them though!
There are however hardcore Funko fans out there and the company knows this, that’s why they are aiming to bombard those lucky people who are going to San Diego Comic Con or SDCC with at least nine waves of exclusive figures.
What’s more having the ‘Funko Limited Edition 2016 Comic Con‘ sticker is a prize possesion for any serious collector and a cool trinket for the causal fan.
On Skatronixxx.com I’ll be bringing you updates about the Funko Pop waves this time it’s time for WAVE ONE.
Funko 1 – Pop! Movies: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – Sex-Bob-Omb 3 pack
Initial Thoughts? Remember Scott Pilgrim ? Yes! Remember sex-Bpb-Omb not so much, *searches internet* oh yeah that band!
Funko 2 – Pop! Animation: The Powerpuff Girls – Blossom
Initial Thoughts? What’s going on with those black eyes? I always thought The Powerpuff girls we’re kinda creepy now they’ve gone all Children Of The Corn on us!
Funko 3 – Pop! Animation: The Powerpuff Girls – Bubbles
Initial Thoughts? It looks like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth, if only they knew Bubbles.
Funko 4 – Pop! Animation: The Powerpuff Girls – Buttercup
Initial Thoughts? Why does she look like a bouncer at a night club?
Funko 5 – Dorbz Riderz: Wreck-It-Ralph Vallenope
Initial Thoughts? That’s one sweet ride! Get it? Harr harr!!!
Funko 6 – Dorbz: Burton Batman 3-pack – Batman, Catwoman, Penguin
Initial Thoughts? I want it, I want it, I WANT IT!!!
Funko 7 – Pop! Marvel: Translucent Glitter Green Goblin with Glider
Initial Thoughts? Green Goblin is all sparkly? Is he part Vampire from the Twilight series?
That was the first batch of Funko’s SDCC 2016 exclusives, what did you think? Let us know, sound off on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or comment below.
Let’s face it, everyone loves Funko Pops, they are this generations version of the Beanie Babies. They are cute, collectible and there seems to be no end to them. I started collecting them forSkatronixxx Jr but stopped after realising that I’d never be able to collect them all. Would I still continue collecting them? Sure if I had the money, but alas I have temporarily put my Funko Pop collection on hold, it doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy looking at them though!
There are however hardcore Funko fans out there and the company knows this, that’s why they are aiming to bombard those lucky people who are going to San Diego Comic Con or SDCC with at least nine waves of exclusive figures.
What’s more having the ‘Funko Limited Edition 2016 Comic Con‘ sticker is a prize possesion for any serious collector and a cool trinket for the causal fan.
On Skatronixxx.com I’ll be bringing you updates about the Funko Pop waves this time it’s time for WAVE EIGHT.
Funko 1 – Dorbz: X-Men 3-pack – Wolverine, Ice-Man & Colossus
Initial Thoughts? A happy Wolverine? Now that is a rare collectors item!
Funko 2 – Pop! Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Han Solo with Chewie Bowcaster
Initial Thoughts? It’s still too soon *sniff*
Funko 3 – Pop! Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Thumbs Up BB-8
Initial Thoughts? Really a thumbs up? Why not a cool weapon?
Funko 4 –Pop! Disney: Indiana Jones – Indy with Idol
Initial Thoughts? I want it, I want it, I WANT IT!!!!
Funko 5 – Pop! Rides: Freddy Funko in Red Buggy (500pc LE)
Intial Thoughts? Freddy is back YAY!
That was the eigth batch of Funko’s SDCC 2016 exclusives, what did you think? Let us know, sound off on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or comment below.
Hey Skatronixxx readers! Your favorite site will be covering news, panels, and other exciting bits of information that come out of the San Diego Comic Con being held from July 21 – 24 this year. And to kick us off properly, here’s what’s happening in the lead up to the Mother of All Cons!
San Diego Comic-Con is the yearly event for fans of all things comic and nerdy – with tickets selling insanely fast, incredible line ups and exclusive sneak peeks at the most anticipated upcoming tv-shows and movies, it’s the place to be every Summer.
So it should come as no surprise to Marvel fans that Marvel’s Luke Cage will be making an appearance at SDCC next month. Joining the debut for the upcoming series, the main man Mike Colter (The Good Wife, Salt, Jessica Jones), alongside Alfre Woodward (State of Affairs, 12 Years a Slave, True Blood) who will be playing Mariah Dillard, a politician who wants to usher in a new age for the streets of Harlem where she grew up. Also joining them will be Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy, Cloverfield, Meth Head), who will be playing Shades, AKA Alvarez and and showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker.
Further casting for the show includes Rosario Dawson (Rent, Sin City, Death Proof) reprising her role as Claire Temple (seen in Daredevil and Jessica Jones), Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Outlaw, Donas de Casa Desesperadas) as her mother, Soledad Temple; Frank Whaley (Pulp Fiction, Vacancy, Under the Dome) has been cast as Detective Scarfe and Simone Missick (The Road to Sundance, Black Card, Ray Donovan) as Misty Knight.
Luke Cage first made his appearance in the first season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones, a bartender who Jones is drawn towards due to her ties to the murder of his wife. During the series, Jessica and Luke strike up a relationship, and she comes to learn of his unbreakable skin and superhuman strength. Luke Cage will be exploring Luke’s story as a wrongly accused man who escapes prison. He’s a fugitive, trying to keep a low profile and rebuild his life. But soon, he’ll be forced to confront the past he’s tried to keep behind him.
Marvel intend to show preview footage from Luke Cage during their panel at SDCC, which many fans are excited for, especially since all we’ve had so far is the short (but oh so very sweet) trailer for the show.
At present, Jessica Jones leading lady Krysten Ritter isn’t due to make an appearance with the cast.
Luke Cage is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 30th 2016.
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