Hot Toys is widely considered THE major player for action figures with super detailed and accurate head sculpts as well as beautifully crafted fabric costumes. While their prices may be on the expesive side to some (about $280 for an Iron Man figure) what you get for your money is well worth it and the pieces often hold their value at the very least once they begin to sell out in conventional retailers.

(EDITOR NOTE: Elegant toys are not a permissible reason when filing bankruptcy)

Be sure to tell us what you think and stay tuned for the official reveals and pre-order information.

Comic-Con is happy to announce a badge resale will open sometime in June 2013. If you have a Comic-Con Member ID, you will be sent the resale date and time via email. To receive this email notification, please be sure to sign in to your Member ID account and confirm that you did not “opt-out” of email correspondence from Comic-Con International. This information is found in the “Change My Preferences/Unsubscribe” section once you have logged in. If you have selected to “opt-out” of email notifications from Comic-Con, you will not be notified when badges go on sale.

Anyone who would like to participate in the resale must have a Comic-Con Member ID. A Member ID is required for everyone attending Comic-Con. Please click here to sign-up for a Member ID today. Member ID registration will temporarily close without notice prior to badge resales, so be sure to sign up well in advance.

Badges purchased during the resale are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please read the Comic-Con badge purchase terms and conditions carefully before purchasing. Prices can be found here.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to process returned badges.

MAY 20, MILWAUKIE, OR—From the mind of Dan LuVisi comes a brand-spanking-new intellectual property. Where most comics start off with a first issue, Last Man Standing starts off with a 272-page bible, Killbook of a Bounty Hunter, that sets up the entire universe of the LMS world.

Dark Horse Comics is set to reprint the hard-to-find cult tome. The hardcover book will include thirty pages of all-new material and a new cover. This bible takes the form of a scrapbook filled with maps, history, over forty character biographies and dossiers, tons of faux advertisements, and much, much more.

A limited San Diego Comic-Con exclusive edition is currently in the works, with a special cover shown here, which will only be for sale through Dark Horse at Comic-Con International 2013.

More on Last Man Standing: Meet Gabriel—last of a genetically engineered breed of supersoldiers known as the Paladin. After winning an interstellar war between Earth and Mars, Gabriel is celebrated back home and given the new title of Protector of Amerika. All goes well for the newly entitled superhero as he begins to rid the streets of the scum that plagues it. However, as Gabriel is distracted by his duties, a terrorist organization known as Pandemonium frames the hero for a series of atrocious crimes.

Now stripped of his title and prestige, Gabriel is sentenced to the notorious Level-9 Facility, where he endures nine long years of torture and imprisonment. But as the clock ticks down to Gabriel’s eventual demise, he is introduced to the elusive Agent O, who offers the Paladin a chance at redemption. Learn his story—and that of his allies and enemies—through Gabriel’s eyes, as he begins to orchestrate his revenge in the scarred and vivid world of New Amerika.

Coming to Essen, Germany, this show that takes place between Episode III and Episode IV is already packed with buzz, even more so than the 30th anniversary panel for Return of the Jedi also taking place at Celebration Europe. But that’s no reason to hate! While there might not be any footage at Comic-Con we could still possibly see little promotional items and even preview stills.

It’s better than nothing.

To our more eccentric readers who want to get their Sterne Kriege on you can purchase your passes for Celebration Europe here.

Expiration Dates
They do exist. Some are more clear cut than others. I’ve seen some that offer dates and others that mention days. There’s a deal right now that mentions it expires 180 days after the purchase. The information is normally easy to find. On Groupon, it’s under the “Fine Print” heading. It’s the same with LivingSocial but it’s a little further down the page.

Black Outs/Exclusions
While some deals might last past Comic-Con, that doesn’t mean it’ll be valid. Some deals might feature Black Out dates. If it’s a deal for a restaurant, it might mention that it’s not valid during Happy Hours or on specials. Let’s face it, during Comic-Con a lot of these places aren’t hurting for business. If you aren’t sure, both deal websites offer ways to ask questions.

Fine Print
Is it a coupon for one person? Can you buy more than one? Is it just one per table? Do you need to make reservations? Is it only valid at one location? What about certain days of the week? This is all information you need to check out before buying.

Will You Use It?
I know I can be an impulse buyer when it comes to the internet. Sometimes that deal pops up and you can’t help but purchase it. Just remember, it’s not really a deal if you end up not using it. If you’re only in town Wednesday-Sunday, then that awesome deal on that kayak tour isn’t really a deal. Instead you ended up wasting money instead of saving.

There are deal websites out there that feature good and products as well. Nomorerack.com is one I just started using. I actually bought a Vaas battery charger for my phone for just $18. They feature all kinds of items including electronics, clothes, and more. With anything though, make sure you do your research. I made sure to check out some reviews before I made my purchase.

Keep in mind if you run into an issue, you can’t get in touch with the company the deal is for, that in most cases Groupon/LivingSocial will work with you and if needed, get you a refund. I purchased a Groupon for a tour when I went to Hawaii. I tried for days to get in touch with the tour group in order to make the reservation. I never heard from anyone. I wasn’t the only one who had an issue and we received a refund. It was quick and painless.

If you do need to make a reservation, don’t wait until you arrive. If you can, start planning now about which day you’d like to use your deal. This way if you’re told your #1 choice isn’t available you’ll be able to have a backup date already in mind. If you wait until you arrive you might find out you’re out of luck and won’t be able to use your deal. If you’re able to make your reservation don’t forget to follow up before you arrive to make sure everything is OK. You don’t want to think your reservation will get lost but it does happen. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Really, most of the stuff mentioned here is common sense but we all know how crazy it gets when planning for Comic-Con. If you have any tips you’d like to add be sure to leave them in the comments! Happy Deal Hunting!

You’ll find an Aardman style Superman who stands at 6 inches tall and is chowing down on some cookies. He’s listed at $24.95.

If you have kids, or you’re just a kid at heart, you might want to grab this Super Best Friends Forever pack that includes Wonder Girl, Batgirl, and Supergirl. This will set you back $49.95.

The third item is a Hugo Strange action figure based on Batman Arkham City and will set you back $29.95.

And finally, the last exclusive announced is a “Superheroes of Green Lantern” four-pack. They’re 3¾-inch scale and features Arkillo, Black Hand, Sinestro and Dex-Starr.

STAR WARS® THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH BOBA FETT™ ACTION FIGURE WITH HAN SOLO™ IN CARBONITE ACCESSORY

(Approximate Retail Price: $44.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)?

In 2013, Hasbro takes collectible STAR WARS action figures to the next level with the introduction of THE BLACK SERIES action figure line! For the first time ever, Hasbro is introducing a 6-inch scale of the greatest characters from the STAR WARS universe, and fans will have their first opportunity to start their BLACK SERIES 6-inch figure collection at San Diego Comic-Con with the BOBA FETT action figure Owhich comes with HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE accessory. Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.

The schedule includes table top gaming, theater productions, and of course video gaming! Some of the productions include:

I Wish My Life Were an RPG
What was it like being a “nerd” before it was cool? Follow performer Ashphord Jacoway into a world of magic and wonder as we conquer cultural and social stereotypes, in and outside our geek community, and level up our confidence through poetry, spoken word, and movement.

GAM3RS: the Play
Gam3rs is a one-man show about ‘Steve’, a tech support operator who tries to escape his boring cubicle life by playing online role-playing games on company time and hiding that fact from his micro-managing boss. Written in 2005 by Brian Bielawski and Walter G. Meyer, GAM3Rs has been performed across the country at dozens of festivals and university campuses.

Here’s some information about the gaming areas:

Our Video Game Arena features the biggest games on over 40 PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC consoles and the biggest games. Enjoy free play session and tournaments for cash and prizes. And we can’t forget the Retrocade: old school 8-bit gaming, from Atari to Sega… More details coming soon!

Our Tabletop Gaming Lounge is a fully loaded gaming room for tabletop, role playing, and dice games. Enjoy free play, hosted gaming sessions and tournaments around the clock, plus a library of games available for check out. More details coming soon…

If you want to know more, be sure to check out their website!

Scott C.
Olly Moss
Mike Mitchell
Becky Dreistadt
Kazu Kibuishi
Chris Appelhans

They’ll have artists signing as well but as of now, there’s no schedule listed. If anything is updated we’ll be sure to add it to the post!