New York Comedian Con (NYCC) is that this week and the toy trade is hitting the Javits Heart in a giant method — and it’s not even Toy Truthful!
Whereas many toy, sport, and collectibles producers will likely be exhibiting and promoting merchandise on the present ground, a number of corporations are additionally a part of the official NYCC programming lineup. Under you’ll discover a curated listing of panels that must be of intriguing to these in or within the enterprise of play.
The Toy E-book will likely be represented on stage throughout Saturday’s Lionel Trains – 125 Years of Memories panel whereas our sister publication, The Pop Insider, may be present in Sales space No. 1829 all through the present. Attendees can choose up The Pop Insider’s 2024 Vacation Present Information, The Toy Insider’s nineteenth Annual Vacation Present Information, and store unique merchandise whereas scoring possibilities to win nice prizes. Click here for extra particulars.
Toy-Centric Programming at NYCC 2024
Thursday, October 17
Fun with Tamagotchi — 5 p.m., Room 408
Be a part of the Bandai Workforce as they take followers behind the scenes for a dialog in regards to the world of Tamagotchi. Uncover how the model’s Japanese roots have formed the id it holds at the moment, tips about retaining your Tamagotchi wholesome, hear about one of the best stored secrets and techniques for elevating a thriving Tamagotchi pet, and win prizes enjoying Tamagotchi trivia.
Thrilljoy and the Future of the Collecting — 8 p.m., Room 405
The Thrilljoy workforce of CEO Brian Mariotti (former Funko CEO), Eric Peng (proprietor of Undefeated and Bait) and Karissa Marston (previously of Loungefly) will host a panel to debate trade tendencies within the collectible area and why Thrilljoy is positioned to disrupt in a really thrilling method,
Friday, October 18
Funko Fusion x NYCC — 12:30 p.m., Room 409
Arthur Parsons, co-founder of 1010 Video games and head of publishing, will likely be joined by Funko’s Jason Bischoff, VP of Licensing, to showcase the way forward for Funko Fusion, the AAA sport that brings Funko’s distinctive attraction to consoles and PCs. The panel guarantees unique insights, sneak peeks, thrilling giveaways, surprising surprises, and a particular visitor appearances Skybound’s Robert Kirkman, creator of The Strolling Lifeless.
Todd McFarlane Talks Movies, Comics and Toys! — 5 p.m., Room 406.1
Trade icon Todd McFarlane offers an replace on the Spawn film, his upcoming comedian initiatives, toys, and extra.
Hasbro Toy Panel – Action Brands — 5:15 p.m., Room 408
Hasbro hosts an action-packed toy panel with model advertising and marketing workforce members revealing thrilling new merchandise, giving followers a primary look throughout its iconic motion manufacturers. The panel will have fun the fortieth Anniversary of Transformers with new Studio Collection figures, and announce new workforce members becoming a member of the G.I. JOE Labeled Collection line. And also you gained’t wish to miss the launch of the most recent HasLab undertaking for Ghostbusters. As well as, the panel will convey updates on the Hasbro strains impressed by Star Wars, together with The Black Collection and The Classic Assortment, and Marvel, together with thrilling information in regards to the Marvel Legends product line.
Saturday, October 19
Nacelle’s New Star Trek Action Figures – 11 a.m., River Pavilion
Nacelle founder Brian Volk-Weiss and Co. beam into NYCC to debate the corporate’s new Star Trek action figures. These toys are impressed by a few of the most beloved, deep minimize characters and moments from Star Trek leisure spanning practically 60 years.
Adventures in Pop Culture with Hallmark – 12:15 p.m., River Pavilion
Hallmark has related your favourite recollections of iconic characters from films, tv and comics by means of its merchandise for many years. Come see and listen to what goes into making Memento Ornaments, itty bittys plush characters, reward merchandise, and extra from the individuals who create them. Plus, you’ll get a couple of sneak peeks earlier than anybody else at what’s in retailer for the yr forward and finish with a trivia spherical for an opportunity to win prizes.
The McFarlane Toys Multiverse – 1:30 p.m., River Pavilion
Todd McFarlane and panelists delve into the world of toys and collectibles from DC Multiverse, Marvel, Bleach, Spawn and extra. The McFarlane Toys workforce, together with particular company, will present an in-depth take a look at some extremely anticipated merchandise whereas dropping the curtain on a couple of surprises and serving up giveaways.
Lionel Trains – 125 Years of Memories – 2:45 p.m., River Pavilion
James Zahn, Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book/Senior Editor of The Pop Insider, moderates a dialogue that includes Lionel Trains’ Mike Phillips and Lauren Morris delving into the 125-year legacy of this iconic model and its deep popular culture ties. Stick round till the tip for a giant announcement concerning a serious model partnership and licensing deal for 2025!
The Toys That Made Us – 4 p.m., River Pavilion
The Nacelle workforce returns to the stage for an inside take a look at new seasons of The Toys That Made Us, together with episodes centered on Sizzling Wheels, Ghostbusters, NERF, Pokémon, and extra.
Diamond Select Toys & Gentle Giant LTD – 5:15 p.m., River Pavilion
In a presentation moderated by Advertising and marketing Supervisor Zach Oat, the workforce behind Diamond Choose Toys (DST) and Light Big LTD goes behind-the-scenes with a take a look at their upcoming merchandise for 2025, plus a Q&A the place you may ask them something. Panelists embrace DST President Chuck Terceira, sculptor Jean St. Jean, sculptor Chris Dahlberg, designer Nelson X. Asencio, and extra.
Toy Tubers Unite at NYCC – 6:30 p.m., River Pavilion
Jay Glatfelter of Geek. Dad. Life moderates a panel of toy YouTubers (“Toy Tubers”), together with D Wonderful, Jonathan from Nostalgia Unboxed ), and Toy Nervousness’s Craig Goldberg, Abigail Gardner, and Jacob Walsh. Following an analogous panel at Comedian-Con Worldwide: San Diego (SDCC) this summer time, the Toy Tubers will unpack the large reveals from NYCC, together with merchandise from NECA, Mattel, Hasbro, and others.
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