Sdcc?

zimbo7 · 07-09-2009, 1:26 PM

I was just wondering would I be right in saying that the SDCC is like the Holy Grail of conventions/shows for collectors?

I have never been to one before seeing as I am new to this collecting (Aug 09) and am thinking about trying to get to next years one but are there other ones I should also think about maybe trying to attend and if so why?

Thanks in advance for any replies and sorry if this is a stupid question.
zimbo7

kj23 · 07-09-2009, 2:17 PM

it's mainly a comic show or at least started out as one. these days it's as much film and manga related as comics. you can buy most stuff there and there are several toy companies and sellers as well as dealers. depends what you want out of it really. if you only go to see one thing you'll have time to kill as it lasts a while.
there are licensing shows too but not sure if they are open to the public. there are manga cons/festivals as well if that's your thing.
there's a big show in NY in oct next year, cheaper and faster to get to than SD, not as big though but getting bigger each year.

Axel40 · 07-09-2009, 5:36 PM

Got this in London Excel coming up in Oct.

London MCM Expo - Latest News

I don't know if it's any good or even if they will have many collectibles there.

I'm new to this as well see

You vets, what's this one going to be like then?

cooey · 09-09-2009, 11:33 AM

SDCC is the ultimate of all conventions.... comics, movies, TV shows and collectibles. I'll go there one year.

The Expo is (IMO) only worth going to if you are a HUGE fan of anime. I went to it this year and if it wasn't for Linda Hamilton or Joe Morton I would've been very miffed for paying my entry fee as it's just anime and that's pretty much it.

I'd recommend either the London Comic-Con or one of the Collectormania events personally

nitram100 · 09-09-2009, 11:41 AM

whens the next collectamania amigo?

cooey · 09-09-2009, 12:27 PM

You've got Collectormania London which is 28th & 29th November, then it's Collectormania 16 in Milton Keynes which is May next year

nitram100 · 09-09-2009, 1:58 PM

You going to Collectormania London in Nov?

cooey · 09-09-2009, 2:01 PM

I doubt it.... unless they get someone I really want to meet (and at the moment the only person is really Robert Patrick)

nitram100 · 09-09-2009, 2:37 PM

Im going for Robert Englund and Mischa Collins. First Collectormania I''ve been to, and really looking forward to it

cooey · 09-09-2009, 2:48 PM

Nice one mate, I'm sure you'll enjoy it

zimbo7 · 09-09-2009, 2:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooey

You've got Collectormania London which is 28th & 29th November, then it's Collectormania 16 in Milton Keynes which is May next year

mmmm decisions decisions.... can I afford to fly to heathrow, then train to venue then entry then photos and autographs its all adding up QUICKLY!!!

Early bird entry? is it worth it? never been to anything like this so guess I could be classed as a NOOB

Thanks for posting Cooey

cooey · 11-09-2009, 6:50 AM

No worries bud

I always go for early bird entry as you never know how busy it can get.

chaggs1 · 11-09-2009, 8:59 PM

Does the SDCC sell second hand items like at the NEC?

kj23 · 11-09-2009, 10:26 PM

SDCC is a convention and inside it some dealers/people sell second hand items.

Axel40 · 12-09-2009, 7:14 AM

We'll be going to collectormania.

Early bird as well I reckon. Never been to one but I think I'll find something to pick up