Dragon Con 2025: The Force Still STRONG with Star Wars Cosplayers

Heather Buckley is running the gambit at Dragon Con, and as she does her daily business, she's on the lookout for PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES for her buddies at Idle Hands. She rocks that way. First up, we take to THE STAIRS...a popular meeting place for cosplayers from literally across the globe who want to pose with like-costumed heroes and villains. 

ZOLOCON 2024 Summer Toy and Gaming Expo August 17-18

Zolocon is a collectibles convention featuring 2 floors of the very best purveyors of retro action figures, vintage pop culture, knockoffs, and new figures from outstanding independent manufacturers, as well as comic book dealers spanning from Golden Age gems to present-day manga. It's known for creating THE space for enthusiasts to buy and sell eclectic and unique pieces while connecting with others who share similar interests. Expect to see scarce, rare collectibles only seen in backs of comic books!

Create Anime-Inspired Hairstyles with DREAMY ANIME HAIR

Channel your favorite anime and manga characters through over 30 real-life, cosplay-inspired hairstyles—just follow the photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Dreamy Anime Hair (Epic Ink | April 9, 2024 | $2499) is an easy-to-follow guide for everyone, from the most dedicated cosplayer to your everyday anime fan. This book includes a list of tools and basic techniques that will help you build your perfect look, and each tutorial includes simple, illustration-driven instructions, a gorgeous photo of the final style, and information about the characters, movies, and series that inspired it. This guide to fun and unique hairstyles will inspire you to try something new with your look!

New York Comic Con Reveals Sneak Peek at 2021 Programming

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced its sneak peek of blockbuster in-person programming for New York Comic Con, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City on October 7-10, 2021.

Following the recent expansion of the Javits Center, New York Comic Con will be increasing its footprint at the convention center with new panel stages, including the return of the Empire Stage as NYCC’s signature stage. Programming highlights on the Empire Stage include two panels with the cast and crew from fan-favorite STAR TREK: DISCOVERY on Saturday, October 9th and a special screening of new series STAR TREK: PRODIGY on Sunday, October 10th. NYCC will also see the return of the Comedy Central block panel on Friday, October 8.  

Steampunk Roars Into Parsippany New Jersey May 17-19

C.O.G.S. (Community Organised Gathering of Steampunks) is pleased to announce they are just one week out from their second annual COGS Steampunk Expo, taking place at the Sheraton (the one that looks like a castle!) in Parsippany, New Jersey this May 17^th through 19^th.

Pro and casual cosplayers, scifi lovers, tabletop gamers, music fans and families seeking a weekend of affordable entertainment will converge to take in the sights, sounds and fanfare available in every corner of this blissfully inclusive event.

Transformers Arcee and Hot Rod Get Drunk and Sing

There are many ways to celebrate our beloved, geeky past. If you are like me, you hunt for toys which trigger a happy place in the brain when eyes meet plastic. Some rewatch cartoons regularly. Some decorate their entire house in "Disney's Gummy Bears" decor and collectibles and no one is the wiser...until the day they die and people come in and neighbors say "he was such a quiet man...who knew?" Fans of Transformers can celebrate year round so long as Hasbro keeps revisiting those classic robot designs (and, as of late, crank out reproductions of the G1 toys) and metal rockers The Cybertronic Spree keep making the world a more awesome place with their energon-fueled performances. You see, the Cybertronic Spree is what happens when your favorite giant robots stop waging war on each other, and start rocking out together. Today, we get to see what happens when you add alcohol to that equation...

Spirit Halloween, Spencer's And Epic Games Partner To Launch Fortnite Products

Spirit Halloween and Spencer's announce a new partnership with Epic Games to create a range of officially licensed Fortnite costumes, cosplay, accessories and gear, in a deal brokered by IMG.

The new Fortnite branded collection will feature costume skins and accessories. Fans can also look forward to game-replica weapons and gear to complete their look. These awesome costumes, accessories and much more will launch at Spirit Halloween, Spencer's and online.

"Fortnite fans will be able to don their favorite costume skins preparing for epic battles in official gear and accessories," said Kym Sarkos, Executive Vice President of Spirit Halloween and Spencer's. "Dance battles, gaming with friends and cosplaying are only the beginning. We will continue to add detailed replica products for Fortnite fanatics, so be sure to keep an eye out for additional supply drops."

So what are we kicking things off with?? Let's take a look...

SDCC 2017: Wednesday & Thursday Cosplay Allstars

Alicia Glass ran the FULL LENGTH of San Diego Comic-Con this week, mostly chasing down cosplayers to show off their amazing, often hand made expressions of their own personal pop culture loves. SDCC is one of those shows where cosplayers from across the globe will plan 1, 2..sometimes even 4 cosplays a day for the entirety of the show...and it doesn't get more dedicated than that! Let's dive right in and check out the most fun cosplays from the first 2 days of Comic-Con!!

Long Beach Comic Con Announces First Guests

Looking to get a little more comic in your comic con? Yearning to photograph your favorite Cosplayers without fear of being trampled by roving gangs of exclusives hunters?? Have we got the show for you! Long Beach Comic Con returns to the Long Beach Convention Center this September 2^nd and 3^rd for a weekend long celebration of pop culture in all the colors of your geeky rainbow! Visit with comic industry icons, discover new comic titles, shop aisles packed with sought after collectibles and superbly talented artists, get a picture with your favorite TV and Movie stars and sit in on inspiring panels with today's most influential entertainment industry professionals... all in one day!

New York Comic Con Eliminating Multi-Day Passes

As the east end of the nation begins to thaw out from the last gasp of a very schizophrenic Winter, thoughts turn to the massive conventions lining up for every geek's dollar. New York Comic Con sent out an announcement today expressing that, while that are not ready to fire that starter pistol on ticket sales just yet, they are laying out some new guidelines that may impact a visitor's participation, especially if you were planning on flying in for the whole event.

The blinky email starts with the basics:

- Fan Verification will once again be in play. Anyone who did not register last year will need to get on that. If you registered last year, you are still in the system. The NYCC website explains the Fan Verification process thusly-

The Promo Vid for Sailor Moon Burlesque Will Kick Your Ass

With any number of social media readily available for sharing art via video, be it in 5 second bursts or an hour of deep drama, comes a daily deluge of content for the bored masses. Some of it attempts to make you laugh with a side order of crossed fingers that viral fame awaits. Some promotes worthwhile events, like the awesomely memorable and hysterical cat adoption video that made the rounds mere days ago. While these promo spots often range from 2 dollar budget to ..well..usually they appear to spring for up to 20 bucks in quality, few come off as if they've gone as far as they can with a concept. Sure, they get the job done, but are they fully immersive? Did they "pull the trigger"?? Where's the showmanship? Costumes..lights..art direction..costumes....oh wait we found it all. IT IS HERE!!

Who Is Going To The Overwatch Orgy? Asking For a Friend...

When you get a veritable horde of geeks together in one place, at one time, add music and alcohol...things can get weird real fast. As a species, geeks are mostly awkward land dwellers who could use a shot just to speak to people we like (but never met in person) for more than 5 minutes. Given the right conditions, the situation could turn...messy. Given weeks of planning and preparation, things can get downright pervy!! Maybe pervy is the wrong word. The lobby parties at DragonCon are pervy. I'm talking about sweaty, sticky cosplayers doing things you've only drawn pictures of in the special notebook you think no one knows about, craftily hidden in plain sight on your shelf wedged between the Scott Pilgrim Omnibus and the Puffy Amiyumi Song Book. Until today...

Wintercon Announces Panel Highlights for December 3-4th Convention

Wintercon prepares to roll into Jamaica, NY this weekend with your last chance for convention fun on the East Coast for 2016! It's your last chance to show off your mind-blowing costume! Your last chance to shop for toys, comics, art and collectibles for the holiday season with over 400 tables to choose from! Your last chance to celebrate all things geek with friends and family right in your back yard!

NYCC 2016: Bustin Makes Lily Feel Good

Hi there, Lily Stitches here! 

I have been an avid Ghostbusters fan since I was just a wee baby Lily. I watched the original film countless times with my mom (spawning the question during the notorious ghost blowie scene "Mom what is that ghost doing to Ray?" to which she answered "Uh... kissing him?") and sitting on my floor in front of the TV on the weekends watching the cartoon and playing with my bizarre Granny Gross toy (look it up, it's creepy as all hell). 

When the new film came to theaters I was very wary walking into the theater, but ECSTATIC walking out. I loved every minute of the film, but above all.. I loved that they were girl Ghostbusters. Funny girl ghostbusters.

New Line's IT Remake: Pennywise Revealed!

No matter what your thoughts are on the TV adaptation of Stephen King's IT, we all have pseudo fond memories of the movie as if it was a slice of our childhood. For some, it was! Now New Line Cinema hope to rekindle those childhood creeps and take it all one step further, creating a nightmare fueled amusement park ride the "safe for primetime" TV movie could never be. Today, we get our first full look at Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the clown...and that image alone is enough to have people marking their calendars and counting down the days til this movie's release...

The Steampunk World's Fair Returns May 13-15th

The Steampunk World's Fair (steampunkworldsfair.com) comes roaring back into the heart of Piscataway, New Jersey this May 13^th through 15^th as one of the most unique and memorable events on the East Coast celebrates its 7^th season. 

This year's event hosts a veritable cabal of international performers, a sea of vendors providing temptations for miles, a packed schedule guaranteed to both titillate and educate and a series of special events that will keep you smiling from ear to ear for months to come!

Rock and Shock Announces Films Schedule, Band Signings & Contests

With the weekend quickly approaching, the three day Horror and Music Convention ROCK AND SHOCK (October 16,17 and 18) has announced the final lineups for a killer film festival, meet and greet opportunities with bands, programming to suit fans of all ages and hourly contests and giveaways to assure your weekend is packed with spooky fun AND you leave with a little something extra!

New Jersey Getting a Taste of Comic Con

On the heels of producing their seventh and most successful Long Beach Comic Con in California last month, MAD Event Management is proud to announce their debut on the East Coast with the New Jersey Comic Expo, the biggest event of its kind ever to hit the Garden State, Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd, at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ.

The New Jersey Comic Expo is a family-friendly celebration of the rich culture of comic books, and is the place for comic fans, geeks, and creatives of New Jersey to come together as a community and revel in the fun and entertainment that MAD Event Management has become synonymous with. A virtual who’s who of incredible publishing companies, writers and artists will be alongside celebrity guests from the world of television and film.

SDCC 2015: Ben's Adventures: Day 1

While I am no stranger to a good Con (I’ve always been fond of calling them “Nerd Proms”) this is my first at the now infamous San Diego Comic Con. My expectations: I was told it’s four times the size of NYCC. It’s crazy. It’s packed. So, it’s larger. Big deal. So, there are lots of people. Bring it. Bring me your Vaders and Hobbits, your huddled Disney princesses, yearning to be free!

Here’s something I learned early on: if you plan on attending SDCC don’t tell anyone. Keep it secret. Keep it safe. Otherwise you’ll receive emails, private messages, posts, calls, and texts from everyone you’ve ever met asking you to pick them up “this special thing” or “bring me back something for my kids.” To those of you doing the asking, here’s what you need to know: most of the stuff on sale at SDCC you can already get online or wherever, and the “special” stuff sells out rather quickly. To my friends reading this: dude, I totally looked and that place and that thing you wanted was totally sold out. It’s true.

SDCC 2015: Nicole's Adventures: Day 1

While Hailey is no stranger to San Diego Comic-Con, she's clearly been whipped into a nerd-frenzy this year! Wish all the insanity surrounding Star Wars and Batman V Superman, who could blame her! Now we get an alternate perspective from Nicole Marrokal, a photographer known to dress up and blend right in with the cosplayers around her. Nicole is not a regular writer, so we've got the highlights of her activities, in her own words...

Well let's see I fought and won with my new wig and this year I have a parking spot across the street from the convention center so I drove and that was interesting. I used my friend's parking spot. Her dog was the one who took a picture with Conan.