San Diego Comic Con is unlike any other pop culture convention out there, which carries with it some fantastic advantages and a few disadvantages to having nearly 167,000 people in one place for one event for five crazy days. We’ve learned a lot through many years of attendance and we […]
The “Non-Descript” Envelope, Don’t Toss Your SDCC Badge!
When Comic Con International announced that they were mailing out badges in non-descript envelopes, I wasn’t all that worried. They told us specifically to look out for a letter from “EL.” We were sent emails confirming that our badges were in the mail and on the way to us. How […]
SDCC Sundays: Cosplay Considerations for the Convention
Hey everyone! So we’re all getting ready for San Diego Comic Con — it’s only 30 days away, and some of you must be getting ready to cosplay. For some of you it might be an old habit, while for others it might be your first time. Regardless, cosplay is […]
SDCC Sundays: Twitter as Tool for Enjoying the Convention
Twitter is one of the best tools at your disposal for getting the most out of your San Diego Comic Con experience. Not only is it frequently the source of breaking news before the convention, but it is essential during the convention when you’re after that one piece of swag […]
SDCC Sundays: Plan Your Evenings
Love it or hate it, these days San Diego Comic Con attendees rarely end their day when the convention hall closes. Beyond off-sites during the day, there are increasingly more and more evening events vying for attendees after hours. Now is the time to start looking into what your favorite […]
SDCC Sundays: We Want to Know What You #CantConWithout!
This post is an update on our original post, “SDCC Sundays: What To Keep In Your Bag.” We want to know all about your con essentials! Tweet us @nerdophiles using the hashtag #CantConWithout to show us what you can’t survive a convention without! Maybe you drag your sleeping bag out […]
Kickstarter Watch: Con*Quest Star Trek Inspired Con Journal
Check out the Kickstarter campaign here and pledge for your very own First Officer’s Log today! We’ve had our eyes on the Con*Quest Journal since their very first Kickstarter campaign and it has been amazing to watch Shelley, Ted, and their fandom artist, Tracey Gurney, grow and produce fantastic fandom-inspired journals. […]
SDCC Sundays: #SDCCfit & Healthy for SDCC 2016!
San Diego Comic Con is a marathon event: starting on Preview night, depending on what you want to see and do, it’s almost non-stop from Wednesday to Sunday. Even just a few laps around the convention center to hit up all your favorite booths can easily wrack up the mileage. […]
SDCC Sundays: Start Prepping for Comic Con Here!
We’re only 80 days out from San Diego Comic Con 2016 and it’s time to kick off our SDCC Sunday series! Every Sunday we’ll be posting a new or updated article centered around helping you have the best convention yet! This year, readers can look forward to an update on […]
SDCC 2016: Hotel Lottery Quick Guide
Links for the 2016 San Diego Comic Con Hotel Sale have begun going out via email today. They’re going out in waves, so be patient if you have not yet received an email and make sure to check your spam folder! Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 9:00 AM PST That’s […]