Would you believe it’s now less than a month before San Diego Comic-Con? (Yeah, me neither) As usual, this popular event in SoCal will bring many attendees from around the US and abroad. But what if you didn’t get the opportunity to score a coveted badge to the convention? No worries. There is lots to do around the downtown area. That said, check out our Unofficial 2019 offsite SDCC event list. Throughout SDCC Future Tech Live! at The Omni Hotel 6th Floor, 675 L Street, Wed 07/17- Sun 07/21 (free) Experience at Comic-Con (formerly Petco Park’s Interactive Zone), Thurs 07/17…
Author: Rhia Reyes
Rhia Reyes
Geeky with a side of awesome. Born and raised in the Bay Area.
It’s that time of the year, fellow geeks! Many will gather in San Diego this week for their annual Comic-Con. Aside from the exclusives and panels, you haven’t really experienced this event until you’ve checked out an offsite event or two (or in any possible case, several). So, where exactly are these events happening? We got your San Diego Comic Con 2018 Party List right here. Throughout Con (all free unless specified) Team Coco presents Conan Con at Spreckels Theater, Wed 07/18 – Sat 07/21, 3:30 PM For information on standby for any of the taping days, visit this link.…
On March 3rd, Nintendo’s latest console will make its debut. This past weekend, the Nintendo Switch Preview Tour made a stop in San Francisco. It allowed attendees a first look and the opportunity to get hands-on with the gaming system. The SF event was held from Friday February 24th to Sunday February 26th. The first two days were reserved for invite-only guests, while the last day was open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. My mind was not entirely made up about investing in this console prior to attending this event. Would seeing it in person sway my…
Journey to the Dark Side in The Death Star (shipped in September) and get acquainted with Rogue One (shipped in November). These are the 6th and 7th installments of the Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty subscription. Smuggler’s Bounty – What’s In It? – Subscribers receive exclusive Star Wars merchandise delivered to their door every 2 months. – Boxes contain merchandise with a total value of $50. – Ships throughout the US and internationally. Inside The Death Star: Darth Vader patch – Who better to represent this box than Luke’s father himself? He’s featured three times, starting with this awesome patch. Darth Vader…
Here is an unboxing and some thoughts on Bounty Hunters (shipped in May) and Jabba’s Palace (shipped last month). These are the 4th and 5th boxes from the Smuggler’s Bounty series, which is a box subscription in collaboration with Funko and Star Wars. For any fan of the franchise, this is one worth checking out. What to expect from this subscription: – Exclusive Star Wars merchandise delivered to your door every 2 months. – Boxes contain merchandise with a total value of $50. – Ships throughout the US and internationally. Inside Bounty Hunters: Boba Fett Pop! figure – Hands…
There have often been times where I wonder why I can’t have nice things. Majority of the time, “nice things” means food. And in this case, that food is Japanese snacks. The Japan Funbox subscription delivers various types of popular snacks and additional items. Subscription sizes vary depending on how much you want to receive, and they also offer free shipping worldwide. Japan Funbox – What is It? The company, based out of Osaka, put together a monthly delivery service that features snacks and candy ranging from fun to unusual. There are 3 types of monthly subscriptions to choose from,…
In only a matter of days, San Diego will once again be home one of the largest geek conventions to date—Comic-Con. Besides camping out for that coveted exclusive or Hall H, there’s several events and parties that are happening outside of the Convention Center. So now the question to ask is, “Where can I find them?” Look no further! I’ve gone ahead and put a list together. Do try to check them out if your schedule allows. Some are invite only, some are sold out and some have free food and drink ( ) … Check it out and start RSVPing…
Ever wondered if there was any way to fulfill your craving for Star Wars swag? How about having exclusive items from the franchise delivered to your door? Look no further, Smuggler’s Bounty is here! For those of you not familiar with the Smuggler’s Bounty subscription, here’s the 4-11: Subscription box in collaboration with Funko, sent out every 2 months. Each box contains exclusive Star Wars merchandise, including 2 Pop! figures. Ships within the US and internationally. The theme for March’s box was Cantina, which is the 3rd box in the series since its release late last year. Let’s check out what…
Founded in 2012, Loot Crate was formed to create a sense of community among fans of gaming and other things geek. Thousands have subscribed to their monthly boxes, which include exclusive items from geek, gaming, and pop culture. Late last year, they developed another subscription service in which the boxes would cater to fans of anime/Japanese animation. These too would contain exclusive merchandise, mainly focusing on various animated series. Since their launch in November, Loot Anime boxes have consistently sold out. Last month’s theme was Haunted. The following items are based on popular anime series from the supernatural genre. Check…
For those of you who didn’t happen to receive the memo, 2016 SDCC Open Registration is happening this Saturday, February 20th. If there’s any interest at all in participating this weekend, one requirement has to have been completed prior to the announcement. All participants will need to have a valid member ID with the Comic-Con International website. If you haven’t made one yet, unfortunately you’re out of luck for this year! Make sure you make one ASAP if you plan to try for 2017. The ID will be yours to use until you decide to deactivate it. If you do have a…
Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty: The Resistance – The Star Wars hype has yet to die down (has it ever, though?), and what better way to keep it up than with another geek-tacular (this should be a real word) Smuggler’s Bounty review! So, what exactly is Smuggler’s Bounty? Glad you asked! This is a bi-monthly subscription box in collaboration between the Star Wars franchise and Funko, with each one containing a bunch of exclusive items! These items are available only through this subscription.The contents of this second box revolves around The Resistance. From the reviews I’ve read following its release, all…
Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty was a subscription box by Funko featuring exclusive Star Wars collectibles, apparel, and accessories. The November 2015 Smuggler’s Bounty box was the 1st Smuggler’s Bounty box and the 5th Funko subscription box overall. The theme was The First Order. The Star Wars franchise, in conjunction with Funko, has put together a subscription box featuring exclusive Star Wars themed merchandise. These are sent out every other month, with themes focused on different areas of the Star Wars universe. The box’s debut theme was The First Order. What’s Inside? Captain Phasma Chrome Pop! bobble-head figure Tie Fighter Pilot chase Pop! bobble-head…
What is the Playstation Experience? PlayStation Experience, also known as PSX, is an annual event for the video game industry presented by Sony and it is used to showcase PlayStation games and game-related merchandise. The event is open to the public and showcases various panels and many unreleased games, with playable demos. The second PlayStation Experience event was held at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from December 5–6, 2015 What is it like? This past weekend, I attended my first Playstation Experience. The 2-day event took place in downtown San Francisco and is their second one so far (the…
I had been eyeing this Japan Crate box subscription for a while, but never jumped on it until recently. I love Japanese snacks, so once I found out that Japan Crate was offering free shipping within the US, I really had nothing to lose. There are 3 types of Japan crates to choose from: Mini, Original, and Premium. I decided to start small with the Mini crate. http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r634/RCubedBlog/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/PhotoGrid_1446936713644_zpsybjs0fxz.jpg Per their website, the Mini Crate usually contains 4-6 items. There’s also a booklet included that includes descriptions of the items inside the crate, Japanese facts, contest information, and a manga.…