We’re counting down the days until Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), so now is the perfect time to plan out all your stops during the four-day event. To make the process even easier, we’ve rounded up some of the best panels that collectors will want to make sure to attend.
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There are many notable exhibitors at the event, including Hasbro and Diamond Select Toys, LEGO and Mattel, Funko, Mattel, Funko, Mattel, Funko, Mattel, Mattel, Funko, and other big names in pop culture. From action figures and tabletop games to enamel pins and even a fashion show, there’s the perfect panel for every geeky attendee.
Find out more about some of our favorite events and the complete schedule below. here.
(Note: All times listed for the panels are in PT.
July 21
ROOM 6DE| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | ROOM 6DE
Learn how to use LEGO WorldBuilder to create original characters, settings, storylines, and inspire the next generation LEGO content. A variety of writers and artists will collaborate to create all the components necessary for a unique story universe, all from scratch. Asa Tait (head production, LEGO Entertainment), Kevin Burke (writers, Ninjago), Doc Wyatt and Peter Donner (LEGO Designer), Paul Lee (“concept artist”), Celina Frenn (“writer, My Little Pony”) will make up the panel.
MATTEL AND WWE ELITE FAN PANEL | 11:15 AM – 12:15 AM | ROOM 6A
Sam Roberts, Mattel WWE Elite Squad’s Sam Roberts, and professional wrestler Ciampa host a star-studded panel featuring surprise WWE Superstars and WWE action figure reveals. Along with Cody Rhodes and Queen Zelina, WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes will be joining the panel.
HALL HALL| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | HALL H
The cast and crew of the upcoming movie Dungeons & Dragons – Honor among ThieveThe film provides a sneak peak at the 2023 release. All attendees will receive a unique, collectible poster.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | ROOM 29AB
Evan (Hasbro design), and Ben (Hasbro marketing), from the Transformers product group, are discussing all things Transformers as well as answering fans’ questions. They will also unveil some of the new Transformers: Legacy toys.
ROOM 9| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ROOM 9
Jimmy Palmiotti (awarded-winning comic artist and writer) and Mitch Putnam, co-founder and senior creator director, Mondo, will join Jason Schachter (comicbook art agent and distributor), to discuss the evolution and future of collectibles. As personal collectors and industry veterans, the panelists will explore the pandemic’s impact on collecting, the relationship between collectors and their collections, and physical copies.
UP FROM THE DEPTHS: TOHO’S GODZILLA: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF COLLECTIBLES | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | ROOM 29CD
Fans can get a glimpse at new products and what is on the horizon for Godzilla’s upcoming 70th anniversary by attending the panel with Toho International Creative Manager and Godzilla CHOMP web series host Chris Mowry. He will be joined at the table by Jody Dankberg (Stern Pinball), Hector Arce, Jazmine Joyner(IDW Publishing), and famous artists SHAG/Attack Peter.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | HALL H
Kevin Smith (Netflix’s Master of the Universe: Revelation) interviews talent and creators from MOTU’s history, spanning across the toy, TV, film, and publishing industries. Fans can get a sneak peek at what’s to come and discover how MOTU has persisted in being a pop culture sensation for four decades.
TODD MCFARLANE CELEBRATES SPAWN’S 30th ANNIVERSARY | 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | ROOM 6DE
Image Comics and Spawn were first published 30 years ago. They changed the face of comics forever. Todd McFarlane, president of Image Comics and CEO of McFarlane Toys, is celebrating their anniversary with a discussion about Oddkey NFTs (Oddkey NFTs), Hollywood, toys, comics, and more.
ROOM 9| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ROOM 9
Diamond Select Toys’ Zach Oat (marketing supervisor), Chuck Terceira (president), and Joe Allard (designer), offer fans a sneak peek at DST and Gentle Giant Ltd.’s collectibles for 2022-2023, including items from Cobra Kai, Star Wars, AEW, Marvel, and more. Prizes will be awarded to the fans who ask the most questions.
4:00 PM – 5:00PM | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | OMNI GRAND BALLROOM DE, 4TH FLOOR, OMNI HOTEL
Mike Trias, Kevin Hamano (Ignite Wonder Games), Taylor Shuss and Taylor Shuss will discuss how to turn ideas into tabletop-friendly games. They will discuss how to playtest, publish, and even self-publish a game.
ENAMEL PINS CREATING COLLECTIBLES | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | OMNI GRAND BALLROOM DE, 4TH FLOOR, OMNI HOTEL
Alexander Raymond (Pop Culture Kool), Phil Palumbo(Coolectric Creations), Jackie Rindlisbach, Miguel Brizuela, Erick Roman, Warrior Pins), Chris Provinzano, Chris/Slate, Jessica Osborne, (Kimchi Kreative), Arakel Kaloyan (“Punch it Chewie Process”) discuss the development and manufacturing of enamel pins, as well as tips and tricks for fans to make their own pins.
INDIE TOY MAKERS UNITED! A CONVERSATION WITH TODAY’S INDIE TOYMAKERS | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | ROOM 9
Brian Flynn (Super7), Doc Wyatt (Wandering Planet Toys), and Richard Mayerik (The Nacelle Co., Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us Great) join moderators Gavin Hignight (Wandering Planet Toys) and Jordan Q. Hammer (Instagram and YouTube’s Toyshiz) are creators of independent toys and have been making their own mark on the collectible community. They will discuss their strategies, motivations and failures in creating and selling an independent line of toys.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | ROOM 26AB
James Hudson (Tidal Blades II, Druid City Games), LaTia Jacquise (Monte Cook Games), Kailey Bray (Pixel Circus), and Victoria Caña (Gladius, Cat Quartet Games), share their experiences in crowdfunding and tabletop design to provide fans with the latest tips, tricks, and tools. Ross Thompson (Steamforged Game) will moderate the panel.
6:00 PM – 8:00PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | HARBOR BALLROOM, MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT
25 designers are competing for the chance to design their own fashion collection for Her Universe for Hot Topic at the 8th annual Her Universe Fashion Show. At the end of the night, two winners will be chosen. One winner will be selected by the audience, and one by judges. Ashley Eckstein, founder and host of Her Universe, hosts this fashion show.
July 22
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | GRAND 12 & 13, MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA
Whitney Pollet, a new IP creator and toy designer, will answer all questions about creating toys, with a focus in licensing, story and merchandising.
MATTEL BOOTH NO.| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | MATTEL BOOTH NO. 3029
Mattel JurassicWorld designers Chandra Hicks (Mattel Jurassic World), Greg Murphy, Rafael Bencosme, Nikolai Dryuchin, and Rafael Bencosme take fans behind-the scenes at creating toys inspired from the dinosaurs Jurassic World, Dominion. The panel will feature trivia, Q&A and giveaways.
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HASBRO MARVEL GENDS PANEL | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | ROOM 5AB
Hasbro’s Steve Evans, Dan Yu, and Ryan Ting, as well as Disney’s Jesse Falcon share a sneak peek of upcoming items in the popular Marvel Legends product line. A Q&A session will be part of the panel.
ROOM 7AB| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ROOM 7AB
Members from the Hasbro Star Wars marketing and design teams will provide attendees with an in-depth look at Hasbro’s action figure and roleplay offerings from throughout the saga, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. There might be some surprises.
MASTERS OF UNIVERSE – DESIGN PANEL | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | MATTEL BOOTH NO. 3029
Damon Nee, Sam Pak, Roy Juarez, Terence Higuchi, Felipe Rojas, and Robert Rudman, some of the minds behind the MOTU action figure line, take fans through what’s next for Origins, Masterverse, MEGA, and more. They will discuss the creative process of making and packaging MOTU figurines, answer questions, and even tease new releases.
MAJOR WRESTLING FIGURE AND MAJOR BENDIES | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | NEIL MORGAN AUDITORIUM, SAN DIEGO CENTRAL LIBRARY
Smart Mark Sterling, Michael Kanik, Brian Myers, and Matt Cardona, discuss the process behind making figures, what’s on the way for the rest of the year and in 2023, and new figures outside of Major Bendies.
ROOM 05AB| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | ROOM 5AB
Matt Forbeck (lead game designer, Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game), Alex Uboldi (game designer, Darrington Press), Victoria Caña (Gladius, Cat Quartet Games), Kami Mandell (game designer, The Op Games), and Elisa Teague (senior producer, Renegade Games G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game will discuss game design, current trends and how attendees can transform their games from idea to table. Ross Thompson from Steamforged Games will moderate the panel.
ADAPTING VIDEO GAMES TABLETOP PLAY | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | ROOM 25ABC
Steve Gabry (indie game designer, Sally FaceJavon Frazier (CEO of Maestro Media) and Scott Rogers (game designer and writer, ALIEN, Fate of Nostromo and Rayguns and Rocketships), discuss how to faithfully adapt video games to tabletop, the importance of merging both worlds, and why tabletop continues to be so popular in today’s digital world. Rob Wieland (veteran star wars game designer, Star Trek Adventures) will moderate the panel. ROOM 29AB
MAKING TOYS IN A POST-COVID WORLD: WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL? | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | ROOM 29AB
Emily Bader (associate branding manager, Hasbro), Brian Flynn (“owner and principal”, Super7)), Steve Evans (“director of design and/or development, Hasbro”), and Jeremy Padawer (“chief brand officer, Jazwares”) discuss the impact of the global pandemics upon the manufacturing, shipping, distribution, and distribution of toys.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE NACELLE COMPANY | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | ROOM 6DE
The Nacelle Company’s Brian Volk-Weiss (founder), Richard Mayerik (VP of content strategy), David Vonner (chief creative officer/designer), and Alyssa Michek (producer) discuss their new ventures and upcoming projects, including the new Icons Unearthed Series. They will also unveil all-new characters and series from past times, including Power Lords and Sectaurs as well as Robo Force. Bryan Adams will moderate the panel.
July 23
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | MATTEL BOOTH NO. 3029
Antti Meriluoto, creative lead consumer products, Mojang Studios, joins Mattel’s design team to discuss Diamond Level: The first ever collector line of Minecraft figures. The collection’s launch features an exclusive figure at SDCC.
G.I. G.I.| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | ROOM 9
Emily and Lenny, from the G.I. The Joe Classified Series team gives behind-the-scenes information and gives a sneak peek at the future of the line. They also reveal more about a new project that will be coming soon.
12:00 PM – 1:30PM | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | ROOM 5AB
Matt Forbeck (lead designer, Marvel Multiverse RPG), Bridgette Ruther (director brand management, The Op Games), Elisa teague (senior producer at Renegade Games G.I. Joe RPG, Jon Cohn (game design, Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Bridgette Reuther (director, brand management, The Op Games), Elisa Teague (senior producer, Renegade Games G.I.) discuss how they work with top brands and licenses in the tabletop industry. Ross Thompson (Steamforged games) moderates the panel.
July 24
ROOM 24ABC| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | ROOM 24ABC
Lisa Granshaw (Star Wars card trader by Topps Fanatics), Ed LaBay, Michelle Wun (Ubisoft), Brandon Wainerdi, Sherry Aisi (Asmodee), Brandon Bernard and others discuss how products are created, how they have changed over time, how products allow fans and how they can engage with each other, and the different career options within the industry.
11:30AM – 12:30PM | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | ROOM 6BCF
Boon Langston (LEGO MastersA panel of experts offers sneak peeks at the forthcoming season of ( LEGO MastersDeep dives into The Finale Ninjagoseries, and shares new LEGO animation. The panel will be followed by a Q&A session with Robert Fewkes (producer). LEGO City Adventures), Rob May (producer, LEGO Masters), Jason Cosler (producer, LEGO Star Wars), along with Kevin Burke and Doc Wyatt (writers, Ninjago).
FUNKO: LIVE POP TALK! SDCC HALL H | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | HALL H
Mike from Funko interviews celebrities Rosario Dawson, Simu Luu, and William Zabka about the influence pop culture has on their lives. They also build custom Funko Pop! collectibles.
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