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SDCC 2013: On our way!

SDCC 2013: On our way!

Last year was VERY underwhelming for me personally. It was probably the worst SDCC I’ve been to (I’ve been going since 2006). The crowds were out of control (as usual), I didn’t make it into any panels (as usual), and I woke up with a hangover or two (… as usual!). The big downer for me was the Hasbro GI JOE booth. For most of the past years I’ve been going, Hasbro has made sure to dedicate a large portion of their booth to upcoming JOE products, and/or really cool dioramas/etc. Last year it was just some upcoming products (That are STILL not out..) and some lame movie tie in stuff.

The exclusives were OK, but nothing amazing. I managed to at least get one of each, so I’m glad they were not made in some ridiculously low quantity.

I was also bummed to not see Merit Intl’s booth. I don’t know if they bailed at the last minute or what, as they were still listed on the convention paperwork. Their booth was replaced by some Anime BS on the show floor.

I am really hoping that Hasbro does the GI JOE brand proud this year, coming off a successful theatrical film, and with the Blu-ray releasing this week as well. Supposedly the director and the actor who play Snake Eyes will be signing autographs at some point at the Hasbro booth.

Merit Intl. has confirmed they will be back this year, AND with some “unpainted” upcoming models.. maybe the new JSI Harrier? We can only hope. ANYTHING 1:18 related would be a big improvement over last year. I will be there on Preview night, so hopefully I can report back tonight that everything is awesome in SDCC land! I’ll try to get exclusive pictures up each evening, or as time allows.

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