Cool Things Featured at Comic Con


If you are in the market for prized collectable toys , you'll want to attend the Comic-Cons that pop-up around the world each year. These conventions are the showplaces for anyone who loves the fanboy world. With anyone who is anyone in the world of fantasy and science fiction dressing up, showing off, and bringing their wares to these intense parties, anyone who wants to see one-of-a-kind pieces or collectables that are only rumored to exist, Comic-Con is the place to go.


Cool Star Wars Toys


Each year, Star Wars fans and officially licensed manufacturers bring their toys and collectables to the Comic Con events. These pieces are often the most desired, expensive, and amazing pieces at each convention. Many of the most popular pieces are busts from Gentle Giant, especially when they feature minor characters like Admiral Ackbar or Boba Fett. When Star Wars characters are mashed with characters from other realms, they become even more collectible. One interesting toy that debuted at the 2013 Comic Con was an Evel Knieval and Boba Fett mashup, where Boba wears Knieval’s red, white, and blue jumpsuit. It was quite a hit. The costumer, Rubies, also frequently impresses with expensive and authentic-looking pieces, like the Darth Vader helmet made from fiberglass and the coordinating costume. It is worth visiting Comic Con just to see the Star Wars pieces.


Unique Statues of Iconic Characters


Since the show is not just for Star Wars fans, there are always other toys and collectibles that make collectors drool. Several years ago, there was an amazing statue of Dobby from the Harry Potter stories. That same year, Ronald McDonald and Marilyn Monroe were also on display; these were not just the regular McDonald and Monroe, but artistic statues that were artistically manipulated by Ron English.


Walking Dead Figures


Now, some of the most popular collectibles are those that feature the A&E show, The Walking Dead. Because there are still very few items available for the fan of this popular show. There are action figures that often sell out immediately, but the latest collectibles are the PoP! vinyl figures. The blood splattered characters look like sweet little kids’ toys after PoP! used their characteristic anime style. When the toys show up at Comic Con, they often become highly valuable just by association with the uber-popular conventions.


Retro-Modern Coolness


While Comic Con toys often feature the most popular characters of the day, they also feature some of the retro shows, too. While Batman is popular in his latest, modern shape as the Dark Knight, retro Batman in the gray suit pop up frequently at Comic Cons. Collectibles from Alien, vintage-looking Barbies, and anything GI Joe become immediately popular. The 2013 Comic Con saw more modern retro toys that will quickly become collectible simply because the toys are just that cool looking!