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Former Funko “Fun Maker” Mike Becker is now the helm of his own ship; Fun Maker Inc., a fresh and new collectible toy company. During their WonderCon panel today they announced a event slated for Saturday, July 26 in San Diego at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside. No need to check your calendar, we can […]
It’s time to stand out above the crowd, because A Goofy Movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary in San Diego, during San Diego Comic-Con. As part of its brand-new touring event series, D23 On the Road, the official Disney fan club is celebrating 30 years of Goofy, Max, and the ultimate father-son road trip. The […]
….surprise! If you thought the next Comic-Con International announcement would be about Hotelpocalypse, you would be wrong… because instead, they’ve announced that WonderCon Anaheim 2026 badges are on sale, right now. WonderCon returns March 27–29, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Just like usual, Comic-Con International is offering an early bird discount rate for attendees who […]
While we are still waiting for a date for the Downtown Hotel Sale — otherwise known as “Hotelpocalypse” — we do have some information. The official list of hotels which will be available in the sale have been released, and as suspected by the name change in the sale (formerly the “General” Hotel Sale, which […]
WonderCon has come and gone for 2025 and the UBlog team is here to wrap it up. We’ll discuss the good, the bad, and the surprising. Plus a heaping helping of what we thought of the exhibit floor, panels, and everything in between. Join us for an informative show! We’ll kick things off at 6:30PM […]
At a WonderCon panel today, the Comic-Con Museum revealed two new exhibits debuting this year, spotlighting two fan-favorite creative worlds: the rich legacy of Mexican lucha libre and the vibrant universe of tokidoki, the Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand. Opening on May 22, “Sangre, Sudor, Myth: The Art, Culture, and Heritage of Mexican Lucha Libre” will showcase […]
If there’s one thing San Diego Comic-Con attendees love, it’s a party. If there’s another thing we love, it’s collectibles — which is why we’re excited that Thrilljoy, the collectibles company co-founded by former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti, will be bringing “The Block Party” to San Diego Comic-Con this summer, as announced by DisTrackers on […]
Former Funko “Fun Maker” Mike Becker is now the helm of his own ship; Fun Maker Inc., a fresh and new collectible toy company. During their WonderCon panel today they announced a event slated for Saturday, July 26 in San Diego at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside. No need to check your calendar, we can […]
Sam and Fuzzy, the adorable webcomic by cartoonist Sam Logan, s heading to WonderCon this weekend with an all-new lineup of merch, including some exciting exclusive pins, as well as t-shirts, and art prints. All pins will be available for $12 each, or three for $30. At Booth #2212, fans can score these new releases: […]
I barely had time to wrap my head around all the great stuff in the last WonderPost when I suddenly found myself flooded with MORE great things that I could not possibly wait to share with you. So here we are again, with prints, pins, freebies, commissions…all the good stuff. Let’s dive in: I cannot […]
WonderCon 2025 is less than 48 hours away —so close we can measure in hours instead of days. Soon, we’ll have minutes instead of hours. I can keep quoting Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, or I can give you what you came for: WonderCon 2025 news. Let’s make it so: If I fitz, […]
It was touch and go there for a while but with a little help from his friends Nick Kremenek is returning to WonderCon in 2025. Huzzah! In anticipation, he’s been hard at work making some very special exclusives for the show. He’ll also have many of his tried and true favorites on hand as well. […]
The folks over at BB-CRE.8 are both some of the hardest working and most creative individuals making pins today and we are so lucky to have a trio of clever WonderCon exclusives from them for 2025. Each exclusive will be limited to 100 pieces so don’t delay in making it to them booth in the […]
Alternative movie pop culture print professionals, Hero Complex Gallery are gearing up for another WonderCon and are teasing fans with small snippets of some very spectacular prints from Craig Drake, Amaury Filho, Kevin Wilson and many other artists. Among the exclusive prints you’ll find glow-in-the-dark inks, metallic inks, and even black light reactive inks, all showcasing […]
The venerated bi-costal gallery known as Spoke Art will be making a return to WonderCon and with them will be a selection of brand new art, as well as archived prints and several artists who will be signing for fans. All the action will be going down at booth #1957 in the exhibit hall. They […]
Well folks….it’s Sunday Funday and guess what, WonderCon starts THIS WEEK! In just a few short days the hoards will be assembling at the convention center in Anaheim. There will be things to buy, people to see, panels to attend. It’ll be three whole days of joyful celebration that will be over in flash. We […]
Icon Heroes returns to WonderCon 2025 at Small Press Table #SP-39 with some exciting new exclusives for convention attendees. Making it’s debut at WonderCon, Icon Heroes will have a Zoo Jitsu Fighters Alé Garza variant cover of Shadow the Snow Leopard in red gi. This book is limited to only 2000 copies worldwide and will […]
Mondo, best known for their intricate action figures and vinyl toys, will be joining their parent company of Funko at WonderCon 2025, with a selection of exclusive figures and screen printed posters. You can find them at Booth #277 on the exhibit floor. You’ll also want to enter their WonderCon Exclusive Giveaway, with live drawings […]
UCC Distributing is stepping up to the plate at WonderCon Anaheim 2025 with a brand new, exclusive LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani World Series figure from McFarlane Toys, a must-have for baseball fans and collectors alike. As one of the most electrifying players in the game, Ohtani has captivated fans worldwide with his two-way dominance, and […]
Fanbase Press team is exhibiting once again at WonderCon 2025, where fans can find them at Small Press #SP-81. At the Fanbase Press booth, attendees will have the chance to purchase award-winning comics and graphic novels, including the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award-nominated Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition, the 2024 GLAAD Media […]
How prepared are you for WonderCon? Have you submitted your Online Exclusives Portal points already, ahead of it closing tomorrow (Thursday, March 20)? Have you checked out the programming schedule? Well, even if you’ve done all of those, there’s still more news on what to buy and do at the convention — including exclusive selfie […]
Loungefly is heading to WonderCon Anaheim 2025 with an out-of-this-world lineup of exclusives for fans of Futurama and Star Wars. Unlike with Funko, you won’t need a winning lottery pick to shop these exclusives — just head straight to Booth #283, or you can also shop online at Loungefly.com beginning Thursday, March 28 at 6am PT. […]
The popular pinmaker, Yesterdays, is back at WonderCon Anaheim with a lineup of exclusive enamel pins that celebrate everything from corporate dystopias to classic horror and pop culture mashups. With limited edition runs and high-quality designs, these pins are perfect for collectors looking to add something unique to their convention haul. Swing by Booth #1130 […]
We are just days away from WonderCon Anaheim 2025 at this point — 11, for those keeping track at home — and there’s still plenty of exciting announcements to come. We’ve got updates for you today on Disney legends, opportunities to volunteer and support charity, a cat-themed stamp rally, and some amazing artwork from amazing […]
Get ready to do the Snoopy dance, because Peanuts is heading back to San Diego Comic-Con this year. While details are scarce, Melissa Menta, Senior Executive of Global Brand and Communitions for Peanuts Worldwide LLC, confirmed on a recent episode of the Word Balloon Comics Podcast that the franchise will be returning to the convention this […]
We’ve got some thrilling news for you — Thrilljoy is bringing a one-day-only pop-up shop to the Sheraton Anaheim (in the Harbor Ballroom) on Saturday, March 29 from 12pm-7:30pm, next door to WonderCon. Thrilljoy, founded by former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti, is all about celebrating the thrill of the hunt — the joy of collecting, from […]
Well folks, we are nearing the Endgame. We have the exhibitor map and now we have the full schedule. We even have (perhaps) the most important list, the food trucks. What else could WonderCon attendees need? Huh..??? What’s that? Oh you want cool things to buy and see while you’re there? Well, well, well… it’s […]
Artist Priscilla Wilson, the creative force behind Valor & Vellum, has become a must-visit on the convention scene, with her beloved Soonay and Toratai character designs alongside stunning collectibles. Swing by Booth #F-13 in Artist Alley at WonderCon to grab her latest artwork, pins, Soonay figures, and more. [UPDATE March 13] Get ready to melt […]
WonderCon Anaheim 2025 is just around the corner, and there’s no shortage of exciting updates for the big weekend. From legendary creators to rising stars, this year’s event is packed with exclusive reveals, fresh artwork, signings, afterparties, and more. Let’s take a look at the news you might have missed: Actor Bex Taylor-Klaus took to […]
While (almost) all eyes are focused on the upcoming WonderCon 2025 in Anaheim later this month, that doesn’t mean that news about San Diego Comic-Con isn’t still leaking out. Most recently we’ve seen some news about Hasbro’s Transformers exclusive, as well as their G.I. Joe exclusive. The return of Paramount+’s Lodge was also confirmed, and […]
Jada Toys is bringing the heat to WonderCon Anaheim 2025 with an exclusive Ultra Street Fighter II Fei Long (Player 2 Deluxe) 1:12 scale action figure. Inspired by the legendary martial artist, this highly articulated figure features a brand-new head sculpt, interchangeable hands, and exclusive nunchucks, making it a must-have for collectors and Street Fighter […]
The show floor at WonderCon is packed with treasures, but some booths are bringing the extra fun this year. Whether you’re hunting for quirky pins, legendary loot, or pet-themed merch that’ll have you wagging your tail, there’s something for every kind of fan. From free stickers fit for a hero to geeky gear you won’t […]
With Toy Fair still in full swing, all the big toy companies have been making exciting reveals — including the announcement of a Transformers set and comic that look to be heading to San Diego Comic-Con. Hasbro unveiled a Transformers Void Rivals set, inspired by the comic that launched the Energon Universe. The set features an […]
It’s about to be March, and that can mean only one thing….NCAA Basketball! KIDDING! I don’t know anything about basketball! March is WONDERCON month, the annual gathering of cosplayers, bargain hunters, Pop! lovers, ARC collectors, and fan boys/girls/NBs in Anaheim. This week, we saw the Funko announcements plus a rebellious Patrick Ballesteros reveal, but there’s […]
Whelp, It’s definitely March. I can tell because WonderCon news is coming in like a lion. And by “lion” I mean steadily, stealthily, and with a hungry look in its eyes. I worry that if I don’t get this out quickly the lion might pounce and make a snack of me, so let’s get right […]
Comic-Con International is taking the “international” portion of their name seriously — and plans to bring a version of Comic-Con to Málaga in Spain this year. This sounds similar to their “Special Edition” they held back in 2022, which was not a full blown event, but a smaller, supplemental option — just in a very […]
Fans have been chomping at the bit to get a closer look at James Gunn’s DC Universe since it was announced that he and Peter Safran were taking over the franchise, with their DC Studios. While some had hoped for an appearance at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it wasn’t to be — it was […]
The popular Avatar: The Last Airbender is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025 in a big way — including a stop at San Diego Comic-Con. Nickelodeon is continuing the mythology with Avatar: Seven Havens, an all-new series from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, which will center around a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new […]
Guess what ya’ll ….it’s VALENTINE’S DAY and even if you don’t have a sweetheart, if you’re mad at your bae, if you’ve sworn off romance forever, if you’re not sure if your latest hook up is their innie our their outie (it’s a REAL PROBLEM!) or if your soul mate is 1000 miles away….this post […]
Time keeps on slippin’ slippin’ slippin’…into the future. And that future includes WonderCon 2025, slated for March 28-30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Badges are still available for purchase, hotels are ready to be booked, and we here at the UBlog are here to let you know all the details regarding who […]