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eigoMANGA Enters 'Padak' Into Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival And Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Plans

(San Francisco, San Diego) – July 9, 2013: eigoMANGA's presentation of the animated film 'Padak' is an official entry in the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival, held during Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013.

The screening – on Thursday July 18, 2013, at 5:20pm – will take place at Marriott Hall 2, Marriott Marquis & Marina, which is next door to the San Diego Convention Center. Immediately following, there will be a discussion about the film with producers, Austin Osueke and Jongmin Shin.

'Padak' is a 78 minute animated film from director and writer Lee Dae Hee, and the first from his new venture, E-Dehi Animation. The film about the lives of fish in captivity in a seafood restaurant. Some fish accept their fate while others fight to change it. More information about 'Padak' is available on http://www.eigoMANGA.com/padak

In addition to screening 'Padak', eigoMANGA will also have a presence at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013. eigoMANGA will be exhibiting at booth #5532.

ThinkGeek plans to conquer San Diego Comic-Con with new merch

Locals cower in fear; visitors ask "what's exclusive?"

FAIRFAX, Va., July 8, 2013 -- ThinkGeek recently announced that they have sent forth the harbingers of their arrival to San Diego Comic-Con. Their messengers of impending awesome will be found at Booth #5541 from July 17-21.

Not content to simply show up, the ThinkGeek booth will provide con-goers the opportunity to buy con-exclusive merchandise such as Minecraft Gold Swords and Pickaxes, Portal 2 Deco Starfield Turrets, and Bravest Warrior pin packs and party masks. And that's in addition to a wide selection of other ThinkGeek merch, including a gold and silver-plated working Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote from the Eleventh Doctor.

For those not lucky enough to attend Comic-Con, most of the items will be available on the http://ThinkGeek.com website while supplies last.

When asked to comment on ThinkGeek's prospects at San Diego Comic-Con, Erin Strain, Grand Pooba of Con-Ops, simply cackled in unrestrained delight, glee, and a bit of madness.

Toys"R"Us® Heads to Comic-Con International in San Diego at Entertainment Earth® Booth #2343 with Nine Noteworthy Exclusives

Collector-worthy TRANSFORMERS, Pretty Ponies, a Batmobile and a Limited Edition Fairy All among Toys"R"Us Comic-Con Exclusives

July 2013 - Building on its tradition of offering an unbeatable assortment of toys for kids and collectors of all ages, Toys"R"Us® has revealed its lineup of nine exclusive items available in honor of its fifth appearance at the highly anticipated Comic-Con International in San Diego, which will take place from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. Offered in partnership with Entertainment Earth® at Booth #2343, conventioneers will find Comic-Con merchandise based on fan favorite series, like Adventure Time™, WINX Club®, TRANSFORMERS, Batman and The Walking Dead.

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Nine

4" PVC Set

July 2013 - Monogram International - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Bane are featured in this 4 piece PVC Figure Set presented by Monogram International for the 2013 Comic-Con. Get your set now, there are only 100 available!

- Perfect size to decorate your desk or cubicle.
- Highly detailed and colorful sculpts.
- Set of four looks great in a display case.
- Exclusive Black Outfit Batman
- Item # 45255
- 100 Piece Limited Edition
- $25.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

July 2013 - Playmates Toys is bringing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International, with a panel about the action figures and an exclusive Shredder action figure.

Shredder will be sold at the Nickelodeon booth, so mark your floor maps now!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Action Figure Showcase - Playmates Toys, the master toy licensee for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is hosting a panel during Comic-Con.

When: Thursday, July 18th 2PM-3PM
Where: Comic-Con International: San Diego, Room 25ABC
What: Hear what's now, new and next for our favorite action figures! The panel will offer sneak peeks at future toys and attendees can ask questions of 'team green' members who've worked on all three incarnations of the Turtles since their debut decades ago.

Battle Beasts Return to San Diego for Comic-Con International 2013!

July 2013 - Last year, Comic-Con International attendees were present for ground zero of Diamond Select Toys' new Battle Beasts Minimates toy line, with the first-ever two-pack, the launch of the comic book mini-series and a daily giveaway figure! Now, with Series 2 in development and a new comic in the works, Diamond Select will be giving away a new promotional Battle Beast at this year's show!

Shadow Merk is a new figure of Merk, the deadly falcon who forms one-third of the band of Beast heroes at the forefront of IDW's comic book mini-series. Cast in translucent purple plastic, the figure will be given out each morning at the Diamond Select Toys booth, #2607, in a sealed plastic bag. A limited number will be available each day (but not on Preview Night), so make the DST booth your first stop!

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Eight

Marvel Eraser Set

July 2013 - Monogram International has released a special edition 18 piece Marvel Eraser Set for the San Diego Comic-Con 2013!

The Marvel lineup includes: Iron Man, Iron Man Gold Edition, Thor, Thor Gold Edition, Hawkeye, Wolverine, Captain America, Dr Doom, Hulk, Deadpool, Ghost Rider, Green Goblin, Silver Surfer, Spiderman, Black Spiderman, Lizard, Black Widow and Red Hulk

- Great gift for kids as an incentive to study!
- The double tiered packaging looks great in your collector's display case.
- Exclusive Thor Gold eraser.
- Exclusive Iron Man Gold eraser.
- Item #67905
- 200 Piece Limited Edition
- $35.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

Live from San Diego Comic-Con, It's Saturday Night Live!

Bobby Moynihan's Drunk Uncle kicks off new line of SNL Collectibles by Bif Bang Pow! - Check It Out at the Entertainment Earth Booth #2343

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2013) - On the eve of the 39th anniversary of one of the funniest and most iconic shows in television history, Bif Bang Pow! and Broadway Video Entertainment, Inc. announce a brand-new line of collectibles based on NBC's Saturday Night Live™. The collection is scheduled to include action figures, bobble heads, journals, ornaments, lunch boxes, and more...

June 2013 - Funko has sent out a reminder notice about pre-ordering their San Diego Comic-Con exclusives this year:

SDCC Pre-Buy

Just a quick little reminder that Monday, July 1st, is the last day to order the $799.00 SDCC Pre-Buy!

In case you missed the information on that, here is a little breakdown:
Receive ONE of each of the 57 Funko SDCC Exclusives!
Also this just in... There WILL be ONE secret extra piece!
Normal retail at the booth would be $965.00 for every piece - you save $166.00!
FREE SHIPPING to US addresses!

To order the set, send an email to [email protected] and they'll tell you the next step.

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Seven

Iron Man Resin Bank

June 2013 - Monogram International - If you couldn't get enough of Marvel's latest theatrical release of Iron Man 3, here's the perfect souvenir to bring it all back! Monogram International presents the Exclusive Comic-Con 2013 Iron Man Resin Bank.

- Classic Iron Man action bust.
- Detailed resin mold.
- Easy opening bottom to retrieve your coins.
- Item #68062
- 250 Piece Limited edition
- $25.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744