Kat and I drove down to San Diego yesterday for Activision’s pre-Comic-Con press party, then checked out the floor itself. As always, San Diego Comic-Con is filled with lots of interesting sights, amazingly talented artists, tempting merchandise, and people in spandex — some of whom you don’t mind seeing in skin-tight clothing, and some of whom probably should just come as Harry Potter next year or something. Now, as my feet and wallet cry for mercy, I have a little time to upload some of the shots she took over the last two days. Enjoy!
You know it's a big deal when they make a special carpet for the event.
Naturally, the carpet matches the drapes. (G'night, everybody!)
Since this was the first apperance of GoldenEye 007: Reloaded, the glasses containing all the evening's libations were branded in its honor.
Radical Entertainment's Dave Fracchia and I really appreciated the branding.
Attendees got hands-on time with GoldenEye, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, and X-Men Destiny. Clearly, some people took it very seriously.
Xbox Live's Major Nelson hung out with me for a little bit, as he arrived early for his interview with Stan "The Man" Lee. We then decided to interview you.
I got my own share of interviews -- including a nice one with Beenox's Gerard Lehainy, creative director of Spider-Man: Edge of Time. Watch for that soon.
On the way out, attendees were given goodie bags, which included this super-awesome Prototype 2 foam blade arm. They're giving them out at the booth, too.
Yes, the booth! Spot 5445 belongs to Activision and includes lots of kiosks for hands-on play, and a private theater for the decidedly M-rated Prototype 2.
Activision producers took turns giving presentations on each game, which stopped traffic.
Here's one of those crowds now, checking out X-Men Destiny.
The customized Shattered Dimensions consoles were a huge hit last year, so this year, they expanded to cover all the games. These are being raffled off at the show.
I love this kid's really intense consideration of Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Clearly, a discerning customer, listening intently..
Transformers fans had plenty more to see. The official Hasbro booth had a mix or fans and pros dressing up. Check out female Shockwave!
Hasbro also showed off what you can do with their Kre-O building block toys. Gorgeous monochrome mosaic.
With the trailer just debuting, there were a few bits of The Amazing Spider-Man on display, including this cool life-size diorama.
Mattel scored the Back to the Future license for Hot Wheels, and appropriately had the most movie-accurate DeLorean I've ever seen -- and you know I have seen a lot. This one included the remote control, the JVC camcorder, the box of plutonium pellets, and Marty's 1985 skateboard, Oh, and the stereo played Huey Lewis on a loop.
Sideshow Collectibles' Jessica Rabbit Premium. Ships Q1 2012. Saving my pennies now.
By contrast, the OneOfSwords figure can be had for a lot less.
Kat shot more on later days, so check out the second and third galleries.
