Comic-Con 2012 Toys

In honor of NY Comic-Con starting today, here are some of my favorite shots of toys from last year:

Legend Ron English signs a Dudebox figure for me

Sekure D drawing customs at Kidrobot 

 Erick Scarecrow draws me a picture of Soopa Maria

Baby Maren, Take Four: A Partner in Crime?

I never really had the chance to watch a child grow up, as an adult-ish at least, so seeing Maren become a real person has been amazing. She's two-and-a-half and as her parents proudly say, advanced beyond her age. And now, she has a little brother to help raise/boss around. I imagine much silliness and cuteness in the near future. In order to secure my position as favorite "uncle," and more insidiously, to influence their favorite animals, I brought them a stuffed dog and bear.

Comic-Con

This was the second year in a row I went to New York City's Comic-Con, but the first time I had my camera. In 2009, I was so overwhelmed and geeked out by EVERYTHING I saw, I couldn't even think about taking photos. This year, after an 18 month wait, I was still pretty geeked and overwhelmed, but I was determined to capture the spirit of the 'con in stills. From Erick Scarecrow (founder and genius at ESC Toy and overall great guy) to Jesus and Sexy Nurse posing for me at the closing of the last day, these are a few of my favorites. You can see more of the images here.