WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Live Updates

We’re busy covering WonderCon Anaheim 2017 — on social media! Find all the latest news, line updates, and more right here. Or, you can follow along with the fun @SD_Comic_Con.

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Welcome to Anaheim Comic-Con 2017 – WonderCon Gets A New Name (Sort Of)

WonderCon Anaheim will be going under more changes in the next year or so than just the continued construction on the Anaheim Convention Center expansion — it’s getting a name change. Well, sort of.

In this weekend’s souvenir guide, an article formally introduces “Anaheim Comic-Con” — which isn’t replacing the name WonderCon Anaheim, but rather, co-existing with it. We’ll just let CCI’s own words explain:

…it’s still WonderCon Anaheim. But through the years, we’ve learned that not everyone realizes that the people behind Comic-Con International in San Diego are also responsible for WonderCon — so we hope “Anaheim Comic-Con” will make that more obvious. The name isn’t being replaced, but we will use both as needed to help people understand what the show is all about.

So, you can probably expect to start seeing the name Anaheim Comic-Con in some branding efforts for the convention, but it’s not yet clear how much it will be used in place of the WonderCon name — or if this is part of a longer-term plan to transition away from the WonderCon name entirely. Time will tell.

This isn’t entirely new, of course. The header on their website for WonderCon even lists “Anaheim Comic-Con” underneath the WonderCon trademark. But this is the first formal announcement we’ve seen about attempting to re-brand the name as something more easily recognizable with the rest of CCI, which could imply they plan to tackle the branding issue more seriously. Or maybe they were just short an ad page in the souvenir program.

Either way, make sure you’re following along on Twitter this weekend with @SD_Comic_Con and @ParksAndCon all weekend for coverage for WonderCon Anaheim, Anaheim Comic-Con, or as we like to call it, “Not another hashtag.”

What do you think of the new name? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks to @ParksAndCons for the coverage.

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iZombie, Gotham, Capcom, BAIT, Gallery Nucleus, Nichelle Nichols, Hyperactive Monkey

WonderCon is officially tomorrow – which means that we’re about to transition from our site-coverage to our social media coverage. Make sure you’re following along on Twitter at @SD_Comic_Con and @ParksAndCons. We’ll see you at the show!

Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:

• Our friends at BAIT are bringing another exclusive to WonderCon this year – the BAIT x 1000 Toys Storm Shadow 1/6 Figure. The highly-detailed piece is limited to only 100 units, available only at BAIT Booth #1111 for $230.

• With the news yesterday that Time After Time treated to an early screening of the  was being cancelled, and with no immediate plans to show remaining episodes, it was pulled from the WonderCon schedule. However, there is some good news to be found – attendees will instead beiZombie season 3 premiere in that Friday 3:30PM Arena timeslot.

• Gallery Nucleus is always doing exciting things – and you’re going to definitely want to swing by Booth #2102 to grab an array of prints and pins they’ll have available for sale. You can also stop by on Saturday from 2PM-3PM for a signing with artist Jisoo Kim, or Sunday from 12PM-1PM for a signing with artist Alex Ahad. Here’s just some of what they’ll have available:

• Artist Erik Arreaga will be at Small Press Table 91, where you can pick up some of his art, including an oversized sketchbook with a blank cover for personalized sketches and two self-published books.

Erik Arreaga artwork

• Elsa Chang will have a book for the upcoming Boss Baby film available at WonderCon. Stop by Booth DL-20 to pick up a copy.

I had the opportunity to illustrate a book for Boss Baby! I will have some copies at WonderCon this weekend. Check out the film this Friday~ pic.twitter.com/tvFK11Wwsq

— Elsa|WonderCon DL-20 (@ElsaSketch) March 30, 2017

• The Hollywood Sci-Fi Museum will be hosting Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols at their booth this Saturday, where you can get her autograph and take photos with the legendary actress. No times are listed, but head to Booth #2049 for more details.

• As first reported by Spanky Stokes, Hyperactive Monkey will have a WonderCon exclusive Monkey Kung Fu Master “Water Pocket Master”, limited to just 10 pieces. The piece will retail for $65, and you can grab yours at Booth #2054.

• Love Wynonna Earp? The fan group Earper Fan MeetUp will have posters for the series that they’ll be giving away during the convention, so follow along on Twitter for how to score one on Saturday.

GIVEAWAY! If you didn't go to @ClexaCon but are attending #WonderCon [Apr. 1] I have FOUR exclusive #WynonnaEarp posters to give away!! pic.twitter.com/mC1zyfpBBc

— Earper Fan MeetUp (@EarperMeetUp) March 24, 2017

• Aspen Comics will have a WonderCon exclusive All New Fathom #3 variant available at the convention.

Our #WonderCon exclusive All New Fathom #3 variants are here! Hope to see you all this weekend in Anaheim! #Wondercon2017 pic.twitter.com/kpCIhyLV47

— Aspen Comics (@AspenComics) March 29, 2017

• If you’ve been wondering which cast members from Gotham will be appearing on Sunday’s panel, TV Guide’s Damian Holbrook (who is, not incoincidentally, hosting said panel) has your answer. You can look forward to seeing  stars Cory Michael Smith, Erin Richards, Jessica Lucas, Drew Powell, and David Mazouz.

Sunday! I'm moderating @Gotham's #wondercon panel w/ @mister_CMS @ErinRRichards @jessicalucas @thedrewpowell & @realdavidmazouz! Come play!

— Damian Holbrook (@damianholbrook) March 30, 2017

• Go old school with Capcom this weekend, as they bring their Disney Afternoon Collection to WonderCon. You’ll get to play two of the upcoming games from that collection, including the original 8-bit DuckTales or Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers – and you’ll even get to walk away with a slap bracelet. I mean, come on. You can also play games like Ulta Street Fighter II on Nintendo Switch, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and Street Fighter V – as well as Resident Evil 7 biohazard. For Resident Evil, if you’re the top score each day, you’ll walk away with a Collector’s Edition of the game. They’ll also have merch and more available at Booth #1137.

Resident Evil biohazard Collector’s Edition

Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.

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Under the Tents: Funko, Her Universe, House of Blues, Hollywood Science Fiction Museum

After months of waiting, CCI finally announced the date for Open Registration as April 8. Hopefully, you’ve read our Open Registration Visual Guide. If not, we definitely recommend it. Maybe you’re one of those lucky ones who scored badges at Returning Registration this year. Either way, while you’re gathering your resources for Open Reg or just gathering a hot cup of coffee, we’ve found some more SDCC 2017 info to help you fill out that spreadsheet.

Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:

• Artist Joey Spiotto informed a Twitter follower that he would be in Artist Alley at SDCC this year.

@heyjflo and I'll be in artist alley at SDCC too

— Joebot (@JoeySpiotto) March 14, 2017

• Lucha Libre wrestling organization Masked Republic also dropped a little Twitter tease of an appearance at SDCC this year.

Some light lunch reading as we gear up for @licensingexpo and some fun announcements ahead at @Comic_Con and beyond…. pic.twitter.com/wmR5rPk5Jv

— Masked Republic (@maskedrepublic) March 14, 2017

• Comic book artist Ryan Benjamin posted his 2017 con schedule on Instagram. You guessed it: SDCC was there.

• For those hoping that Funko will move to an online-lottery for all days of San Diego Comic-Con to obtain your exclusives this year, similar to what they did at Emerald City Comicon (and also similar to what they did for Preview Night in 2016), Funko mentioned on Twitter that they “hope” they’ll be able to — but that it’s not just on them. Comic-Con International gets a say in how the process is run as well. We’ll have to wait and see what 2017’s final process will be.

@davemetran We hope so. It's really more about what SDCC is willing to help us facilitate. It's not a Reed show so it won't be exactly the same.

— Funko (@OriginalFunko) March 17, 2017

• Who doesn’t like a good SDCC party? If you’d like to host your own, House of Blues San Diego has open dates at their 5th Avenue venue. They’ll even plan your party for you, so all you’ll have to do is show up and have fun.

HOB plans events you can Marvel at! 🤓🥂 Dates are available to host the most epic #SDCC party. Email ErinSawyer@livenation.com for more info. pic.twitter.com/ZLYK4iRQZc

— HOB San Diego (@HOBSanDiego) March 19, 2017

• Chill out. Artist Chad Heinrich is bringing some new Mr. Freeze prints to SDCC this year.

• Winter may never really come to San Diego, but Comic-Con certainly does. Cosplay Photoshoots would like to hold a Game of Thrones-themed cosplay photo shoot either July 21 or July 22. The exact location isn’t quite nailed down yet, but it will either be at Petco Park (where Nerd HQ used to be located) or the New Children’s Museum (where Nerd HQ has been located in 2015 and 2016). They’re soliciting input from anyone interested on their Facebook Event.

• The Hollywood Science Fiction Museum, which is undertaking the herculean task of restoring the former Hollywood Wax Museum’s USS Enterprise Bridge Set and original crew wax figures, will be at SDCC again this year. You can support this project by donating to their Kickstarter here.

• The Her Universe Fashion Show, which has been a huge success at SDCC, will happen again in 2017. If you’re going to WonderCon this weekend, you can find out more at their panel.

Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.

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WonderPost: Valiant, Her Universe, The Hollywood Science Fiction Museum, Inside Out Vinyl

WonderCon 2017 announcements have been coming in left and right. We saw some big ones from Valiant and the Hollywood Science Fiction Museum this week. If you didn’t catch them, that’s OK; we have those and many more right here for you.

Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:

• Native San Diegan artist Brianna Garcia will be in Artist Alley at Table #A-36.

#Wondercon is happening this weekend! Come find me in artist alley, table A-36! pic.twitter.com/BbKKndBIX6

— Brianna – WC A-32 (@BriannaCherry) March 27, 2017

• Stop by Her Universe Booth #1337 to pick up some new shirt designs available first at the convention. You can also get an Ahsoka Tano Funko Pop! signed by her, on Friday, March 31 from 11AM-1PM or 2:30PM-4:30PM, Saturday April 1 from 10:30AM-11:30AM, or Sunday from 1PM-4PM. Also be sure you stop by her panel on Saturday at 1:30PM in Room 208 for an update on this year’s Her Universe San Diego Comic-Con fashion show.

• Retro artists Monkey Minion Press are debuting a new print at WonderCon this weekend. Stop by Table #83 in the Small Press area to grab a 12×18 print or 2×3 magnet while you can.

• Artist Mia Aroujo is releasing her “Forest Series” postcard set at WonderCon. She’ll be at Table #F-34 in Artist Alley if you want to check out her work.

• OK, Trekkies, the Hollywood Science Fiction Museum needs our help to restore its Star Trek wax figures and bridge set. They’ll have the bridge set with Mr. Spock and Dr. “Bones” McCoy on display at WonderCon, with the rest of the cast to be displayed in the touring exhibit. You can donate to their Kickstarter campaign here.

• The Hollywood Science Fiction Museum will also have Marina Sirtis, Counselor Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation, available for signings on Saturday. They’ve also announced via email to their Kickstarter contributors that they’ll have Denise Crosby, LT Tasha Yar and CDR Sela from Star Trek: The Next Generation, War of the Worlds star Ann Robinson, and Farscape actress Gigi Edgely there as well.

• Valiant is going to have the busiest booth in the convention center. If you visit Booth #1019, you’ll find paperbacks and hardcovers with titles including Bloodshot Reborn, Britannia, Divinity, Faith, Ninjak, X-O and Woody, and many more. If that’s not enough, they’ll also have t-shirts and all-star signings. Don’t miss this one.

• Mark (budgetdude) has 10 signed prints from artist Natali Sanders. Yes, you read that right, only 10. If you want one, you’ll need to get to Booth #701 fast.

• JPG McFly and PhotoBombMom will also have these signed and numbered Spider Man prints from artist “The Tonus” Tony Paulson at Booth #101.

• Artist Tom Hodges will be in Artist Alley at Table #A-16 with “Star Wars Universe Dream Park” Artist Proofs. He’ll have some very limited proofs with no remarque for $60 and some extremely limited proofs with pre-done remarque for $80.

• Curio & Co. would like you to “Wonder” by their table, #84, in Small Press. There, you’ll find some memorabilia, collectibles, and other “wonders.”

• Robert T. Photography is hosting a Twi’lek photoshoot for all Twi’lek and Togruta cosplayers and photographers. They plan to meet on Sunday at 1PM at the fountain in front of the convention center. Go to the Facebook Event and let them know you’ll be there.
• There will be a gathering of Fallout and Wasteland/Post-Apocalyptic cosplayers at WonderCon as well. They’re also meeting in front of the fountains, but on Saturday from 4PM-5PM. They also have a Facebook event for you to let them know you’ll be there.
• HexComix is bringing the newest member of the Hexverse, Juro, to Small Press Table #53, where they’ll have an exclusive print available.

New Hexverse member Juro will be available as a @WonderCon Exclusive print this weekend! Head to SP-53 to get yours! #HEX11 pic.twitter.com/1IkTgp1e48

— HexComix (@HexComix) March 27, 2017

• Do you still crave that warm, analog sound of vinyl? If you still have that turntable set to 33 1/3 RPM, Disney Music Emporium will have some Inside Out vinyl records for you this weekend. If you have no idea what a vinyl record is, ask your parents/grandparents.

• Button Mash Ninja is bringing a bunch of t-shirt reprints for Clash in Clan, Saving Sensei, Monkey Business, Squad Goals, and Poke Bowl. Hopefully, you can pick one up before your size and style run out. They also say they have an awesome cap for us.

• If Button Mash Ninja’s t-shirts aren’t your bag, Cotton Crustacean is debuting a new t-shirt, onesie, and hang tags at WonderCon this weekend.

• Artist Kate Carlton looks like she’s bringing some great work to her table, #F-39, in Artist Alley. Follow her Instagram for info about her art drops, too.

• Artist Sean Galloway will be in Artist Alley at Table #A-44 with a new Squirrel Girl print.

• Melissa Hsu is also bringing her YetiMonsta to Artist Alley at Table #B50.

• Obscure Comix was able to get a table in the Small Press area at the last minute. Stop by Table #SP-10, say “the secret word,” and you may win a prize.

Stop by the OBSCURE BRAND COMIX table, say "the secret word" & win a #prize! Small Press table # SP10 3/30 – 4/2, 2017 #WONDERCON #comics pic.twitter.com/i8pedsTDiK

— dc roberts (@obscurecomix) March 28, 2017

Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.

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