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Guide to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Co-written by and additional reporting by Emese Gaal. Hall H is Comic-Con’s main stage — the place where Hollywood drops its biggest trailers, stars surprise fans, and once-in-a-lifetime moments happen. But getting inside can be a confusing process, particularly for those who haven’t been to San Diego Comic-Con before. From Next Day Lines to […]
Explore the Doctor Who "Whoniverse" All Summer Long at the Comic-Con Museum - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Are you local to San Diego and looking to make that Comic-Con feeling last all summer long? The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park is keeping fandom alive with its Into the Whoniverse panel series, inspired by the current exhibit, Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder. These engaging talks explore the intersection of science, storytelling, and the […]
SDConCast 5/27/2025 - Fight For Your Right To Pardee - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by artist and designer Alex Pardee. We’ll talk about his years of exhibiting at the con, his Brightmares, his latest Return of the Doppelgangers book, and what it feels like to have James Gunn walk onto the Hall […]
The Television Shows of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 — The Broadcast Networks - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Television programming continues to dominate more of the San Diego Comic-Con schedule each year, with panels drawing massive crowds, and some Ballroom 20 lines rivaling even those for Hall H. As TV’s presence at the con grows, so does the excitement — and the wait — for official panel announcements from networks and Comic-Con International. […]
Bandai's World Tamagotchi Tour Returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Tamagotchi fans, get ready, as the World Tamagotchi Tour is returning to San Diego Comic-Con in 2025, bringing exclusive merch, digital fun, and a big dose of nostalgia to the show floor. After kicking off at MCM London Comic Con and traveling through CCXP México and Japan Expo Paris, the tour lands in San Diego […]
Omni San Diego Getting a Tiki Cocktail Pop-Up This Summer - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Are you ready to get your tiki on? Omni Hotels & Resorts is launching Tiki Social, a summer pop-up bar experience in collaboration with renowned tiki historian and mixologist Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. Running from Memorial Day (May 26) through Labor Day (September 1), this tiki pop-up will bring Berry’s signature cocktails to select Omni properties […]
Win a San Diego Comic-Con Experience & Party Access with Actor David Dastmalchian - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Actor and comic creator David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad, Dune) is inviting one fan (and a friend) to join him for a one-of-a-kind San Diego Comic-Con experience this summer. As part of a charity auction supporting The Children’s Mercy Hospital, the winning bidder will receive two passes to San Diego Comic-Con, a ticket to David’s […]
UC San Diego Offers Cheap Lodging for San Diego Comic-Con 2025 to California College Students - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
If you’re a student in California heading to San Diego Comic-Con and still in need of accomodation — you’re in look. UC San Diego is once again offering a special lodging option for eligible attendees looking to avoid downtown hotel rates. From Wednesday, July 23 – Sunday, July 27, UCSD is providing single bedrooms in […]
Comic Book Couples Counseling Embark on Road Trip to SDCC - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
This summer, Brad and Lisa Gullickson are putting their marriage to the ultimate test, an ambitious cross-country road trip from Winchester, Virginia, all the way to sunny San Diego, arriving just in time for Comic-Con. But don’t worry, the team behind Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast and blog are well versed at navigating all things […]
Under the Tents 2025: Dan Veesenmeyer, Tricia Buchanan-Benson, Nan Hockin, Her Universe - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
It’s been a busy week here at the UBlog. It’s almost crunch time for artists and vendors to put their finishing touches on their work before sending it to print or fabrication. This edition of Under the Tents is full of SDCC 2025 works-in-progress, teases, hints, and things left unsaid to make you salivate like […]
SDConCast 5/20/2025 - Kicking Back On The Green - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by multiple special guests! First up we have Patty Everett (Marketing Director) and Brandon Lively (Creative Director) from Adult Swim joining us, along with GDX Studios‘ Seth Bardacke (President) to discuss what it takes to create the zany […]
Question Of The Week 2025 #1: Favorite Offsite At SDCC? - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
This year, in an effort to feature more attendees, rather than featuring just one per week — we’re featuring lots of you! We’ll have a new question each week, so be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels for each week’s question. Without further ado let’s get into this weeks question: Rich […]
2000 AD San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives & Debuts - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Rebellion and its 2000 AD comics have unveiled the first of their San Diego Comic-Con 2025 lineup — the first-ever premium Judge Dredd statue based on the artwork of artist Jock. One of Jock’s iconic cover illustrations from the series has been transformed into this limited edition statue, set to debut at San Diego Comic-Con […]
Under the Tents 2025: Calico Critters, Paula Burrows, 100% Soft, Cartoon Art Museum's Sketch-A-Thon - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
It’s been a busy week with plenty of new San Diego Comic-Con tidbits as we gear up for the big show in just a few weeks — including updates on some of our favorite vendors, including 100% Soft, Chris Maze, Calico Critters, and more. There’s also plenty of artist news, and possible tease of The Dragon […]
SDConCast 5/13/25 - Con-trol Room - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Welcome SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week our special guest is Paul Turner, General Manager for the San Diego Convention Center. We’ll discuss what it takes to host a massive event like Comic-Con, from the trash to everyone’s favorite topic — carpet. We’ll also cover the latest SDCC […]
San Diego Comic-Con Restaurants & Useful Locations - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
San Diego Comic-Con can be difficult to navigate — and we don’t just mean the con itself, but outside of it as well. After a long day of shopping the exhibit floor, maybe you want to know where you can grab a bite to eat without a reservation. Or if you’re in need of an […]
Star Wars: Unlimited Convention Exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Star Wars: Unlimited, the trading card game, is bringing the galaxy to convention floors in 2025 with a lineup of highly anticipated exclusive cards — and yes, that includes San Diego Comic-Con. The game, which officially launched last year, allows players to build custom decks and battle it out using iconic Star Wars characters, vehicles, […]
Thrilljoy to Host "The Block Party" at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 [UPDATE May 5] - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
Under the Tents 2025: Patrick Ballesteros, Adi Granov, Chris Maze, Justin Harder, James Tynion IV, Yesterdays - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
It’s officially May, and in our world, that means that it’s the kickoff to the San Diego Comic-Con news season. Our SDConCast starts tomorrow, on Tuesday, May 6, and we’ve got a season full of exciting special guests. But first, we’ve also got plenty of Comic-Con news for you, with updates on artists like Adi Granov, […]
Fat Rabbit Farm Reveals May the 4th Collection - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
As we gear up for San Diego Comic-Con, it’s the perfect time to celebrate another fan-favorite tradition — May the 4th. The good folks at Fat Rabbit Farm have dropped two May the 4th Be With You exclusive designs this year, that will have rebel scum and dark side loyalists alike excited. First up is […]
SDConCast 5/6/2025 - Double Your Fun - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Welcome to Season 14 of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. We’re kicking off this season in our annual tradition with special guest, moderator extraordinaire, and writer, Mark Evanier. But there’s a twist! Also joining us will be returning guest Gary Sassaman, former Director of multiple departments at Comic-Con International, […]
Moose Toys San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives & Debuts - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Moose Toys is doubling down on San Diego Comic-Con this year with not one, but two booths, packed with reveals, exclusives, and more. Moose Toys announced today that the “toy company from down under” is heading back to the con, and this time they’re bringing Bluey along for the ride. This marks the first time […]
Under the Tents 2025: Alex Dos Diaz, Patrick Ballesteros, Geeki Tiki, Terry Huddleston, Jeffrey Brown - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Well, we’ve almost closed the doors on April and in just a few days…it’s gonna be MAAAYYY. Let’s put the Hotelpocalypse (and subsequent General Sale debacle) behind us and turn our sights on the Who and the What: Who will we see at San Diego Comic-Con, and What will we buy? (All followed closely by […]
San Diego Comic-Con General Hotel Sale (Live Inventory) Recap: Well That Was a Thing - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
With Hotelpocalypse behind us, it was time today (on April 24) for the final Comic-Con hotel event: the live inventory sale, or the General Hotel Sale. This sale includes any remaining rooms, whether they’re for downtown, Mission Valley, Hotel Circle, Coronado Island, or by the airport. In addition, hotels from outside the downtown area but […]
Funko's "Fundays" Event Moving From San Diego Comic-Con to Los Angeles This Year - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
In a major shakeup, Funko has officially moved its beloved Fundays event from San Diego Comic-Con to Los Angeles for 2025. The annual celebration — long considered a cornerstone of the SDCC weekend experience for many — will now take place June 27–29 at the Funko Hollywood store, a few weeks ahead of Comic-Con. Funko […]
Under the Tents 2025: Felix Comic Art, Patrick Ballesteros, Flesh & Blood, Nan Hockin - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
I gotta be honest with you folks, I’m suffering from a huge WrestleMania weekend hangover. No, I wasn’t even there in Vegas to enjoy the festivities (I lived vicariously through fellow UBlogger Johnny Du), but I visually and audibly consumed so much wrestling content that I can’t tell the “Let’s Go Cena” chants from the […]
Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the Cost of Creativity: How International Trade Fluctuations Are Impacting San Diego Comic-Con Small Vendors - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
As thousands prepare to descend on San Diego this July for San Diego Comic-Con, the excitement of exclusive merch drops, artist alley treasures, and one-of-a-kind collectibles is shadowed by a growing concern among the creators and small businesses that bring the magic to life: tariffs. In 2025, new rounds of proposed and implemented tariffs on […]
Thrilljoy to Host "The Block Party" at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 [UPDATE] - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
Yesterdays San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Yesterdays is bringing the rock — and the metal — to San Diego Comic-Con 2025. And this year, the metal is more than just the pin hardware. Whether you’re repping retro vibes or going full hardcore when it comes to the con, the team at Booth #1028 is dropping a lineup of San Diego Comic-Con […]
Thrilljoy Offering Front of the Line Access at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
Thrilljoy is leveling up the collector experience at San Diego Comic-Con this year, thanks to their Club LE. The collectibles company — founded by former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti — blends iconic pop culture moments with fun design, and they’re offering exclusive rewards for the con this July. Members can now redeem 10 points in […]
Remaining San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Hotels Go Live on April 24 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
While we wait impatiently for the results of the Downtown Hotel Sale (emails will be sent on Monday, April 14 for those who received a placement, and Tuesday, April 15 for those who did not) — it’s also time to set your calendars for the third and final San Diego Comic-Con hotel event. The General […]
Under the Tents 2025: Unknown Comics, Nan Hockin, Diablo, Jacki Jing, Heels and Faces - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
In less than a week, we’ll be able to say that there are fewer than 100 days until San Diego Comic-Con — and if that doesn’t simultaneously strike both fear and excitement in your heart, well, you’re a better person than me. With WonderCon now having wrapped with another successful year, all eyes turn to […]
"Fun Maker" Mike Becker's New FunMaker Inc to Host "Dreams" Event During San Diego Comic-Con 2025 [UPDATE April 7] - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
D23 Brings "A Goofy Movie" 30th Anniversary Celebration to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
WonderCon Anaheim 2026 Badges Now On Sale - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
….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 […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Downtown Hotel Sale List Released - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
SDConCast 4/1/2025 – WonderCon 2025 Wrap-Up Show - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
Thrilljoy to Host "The Block Party" at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
"Fun Maker" Mike Becker's New FunMaker Inc to Host "Dreams" Event During San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]
Comic-Con Museum Debuts Two New Exhibits for 2025 - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
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 […]