Kevin Boyd Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 FAN EXPO San Francisco I A three day weekend offering big family-friendly events, bigger workshops, and huge world-renowned celebrities! (fanexpohq.com) aardvark88, ExNihilo and silverseeker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I see tickets went on sale today. Anyone know what to expect? This is the first I've heard of FAN EXPO SF, but I've seen the FAN EXPO brand in other cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverseeker Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I'd be curious to see which dealers plan to set up at this show...it's scheduled for the weekend after Thanksgiving, and I don't know if this will impact dealer desire/availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) Must be using one of the smaller parts of Moscone Center. The San Francisco International Auto Show will coincide with the SF Fan Expo. Edited January 28 by BitterOldMan Left out word :( greggy, silverseeker and aardvark88 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmanick Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I’ll definitely be going if Neal, Todd and frank show up. Or just one of the three Kevin Boyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Creator list dropped today. Hopefully they add more guests. Still keeping my fingers crossed for appearances by the likes of Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair, and Chrissie Zullo. Comic Creators | FAN EXPO San Francisco (fanexpohq.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kevin Boyd Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 This was the first of two waves of creator guests, the second will be released in September. ExNihilo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 On 8/10/2022 at 5:22 AM, Kevin Boyd said: This was the first of two waves of creator guests, the second will be released in September. You're gonna make me wait a month? Also, I've never gone to a big con before. What is the format of Fan Expo? Are there a variety of panels throughout the weekend? What kind of panels do they typically have? I see the VIP Package includes an Express Pass for Celebrity Autograph and main theater. I presume that's just a separate line and that there are still individual costs for each celebrity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFish Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Well since nobody answered you I'll give you a rundown-- FanExpo is a lot like the old Wizard Shows, but if you've never been to a big con that doesn't do much for giving you a vision. I can't speak for San Francisco, or it being on Thanksgiving weekend which is going to have an impact on who's doing the show. Side note- I had a con organizer ask me why I thought a Thanksgiving weekend show was a bad idea-- "people love to shop after Thanksgiving!" he said-- it doesn't take into account the creators and dealers who have to travel to get to the show-- if you're local, sure you get up the day after Turkey Day and go set up-- but if you're coming in from anywhere that requires more than a few hours commute that means you're driving or flying on Thanksgiving or the day before (I Like to get to a show the day before myself). A lot of people won't want to do that. But assuming this show is like their other shows expect a giant hall, a good portion of vintage comic dealers (which is a nice improvement over Wizard), ditto creators and artist alley where you can get artwork or signatures from your favorite artists and writers or discover someone new. You'll certainly be able to find that POP Figure you're missing, those things are everywhere, and there will be a wide array of modern stuff, good prices on TPB and hardcovers, the occasional video dealer, and people selling masks and collectibles. If you're into celebrities from TV and Film-- especially genre things-- they'll be there and yes you have to pay for autographs or photos but prices vary and I'd suggest buying into a package for your favorites because they do a nice job of keeping lines moving. I'm not a celebrity guy myself, but I was able to say hello to Carl Weathers without any line or waiting whatsoever and the guy was Apollo Creed! Overall, I think they are good family friendly shows, I'm sure when @KevinBoyd has a minute between shows he'll chime in here with some official answers. Well worth checking out if you're in the area. silverseeker, greggy and ExNihilo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverseeker Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 @Kevin Boyd, do you know when an initial exhibitor list might be published? I know the show is still over three months away so it may be too early to ask this question. As someone who would attend this show purely to shop for Silver Age books, I'll be curious to see if you're able to bring in any non-local dealers because it's Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 When Harley Yee called from SDCC last month, he confirmed that he would be attending. I have the greatest deal of respect for the hardest working comic book dealer. Primetime and silverseeker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 8/14/2022 at 11:26 AM, BitterOldMan said: When Harley Yee called from SDCC last month, he confirmed that he would be attending. I have the greatest deal of respect for the hardest working comic book dealer. 👌🏽 silverseeker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoKing Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Anybody reputiable facilitating signings? I have a book that I am looking for Lou Ferrigno to sign Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BbqP.Bun85 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 On 8/16/2022 at 7:48 PM, PhoKing said: Anybody reputiable facilitating signings? I have a book that I am looking for Lou Ferrigno to sign Thanks I second that, they just made a post that the cast of Smallville with attend the show. I would like to have some comics signed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortboxed Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Hi everyone, Gene from Shortboxed here. We'll be set up at Fan Expo SF since it's in our backyard - our office is just a couple blocks away We'll have a massive booth Can confirm that Harley Yee, Brad Sloan (FVF Comics), Cape & Cowl Comics, Bunky Bros are more will be set up. A few more dealers from SoCal are planning to make the trip up as well, but I don't want to say in case they haven't officially signed on yet. We're working directly with Fan Expo to make sure that comics are represented heavily at this con via dealers and creators. Since this is a local show for us, and we haven't had a proper con at Moscone in years, we want to make sure it's successful. We're also making sure that all the comic dealers are placed in the same area, prominently; i.e. not stuck in the far back corner. Looking forward to having a con at Moscone again! silverseeker, BitterOldMan and ExNihilo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted Thursday at 05:12 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:12 PM I will likely attend the show on Saturday. I just noticed the SF Auto Show has been postponed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster's Lair Comics Posted Thursday at 06:32 PM Share Posted Thursday at 06:32 PM On 8/24/2022 at 4:41 PM, BbqP.Bun85 said: I second that, they just made a post that the cast of Smallville with attend the show. I would like to have some comics signed too. Agents of Slabs will be there Facilitating at the Scott's Collectibles booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
