NICKELODEON UNLEASHES SPONGEBOB UNIVERSE, RUGRATS,
TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK, MONSTER HIGH: THE MOVIE,
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER AND MORE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO, JULY 21-24, 2022
Globally Iconic Characters Come to Life as Nickelodeon Gives Fans an Immersive Experience at Booth and Panels, Showcasing SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles, Bumblebee, Clawdeen Wolf, Avatar Aang and More
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BURBANK, Calif. –July 8, 2022–Nickelodeon will invite fans to dive into an immersive experienceat Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022, showcasing the depths of Bikini Bottom, imaginations of babies, a new generation of Transformers robots, the hallways of Monster High, the elements of Avatar and more. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, Nickelodeon will celebrate fan-favorite characters and shows with one-of-a-kind panels, talent signings, activations, exclusive products and interactive design elements featuring: SpongeBob Universe (SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show and the Paramount+ Original series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years), the Paramount+ Original series Rugrats and Transformers: EarthSpark, plus Monster High: The Movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more.
Every day of the convention, Nickelodeon’s booth will feature: a 16-foot-tall Bumblebee of Transformers: EarthSpark photo opportunity and AR experience; an immersive Monster High: The Movie activation, where fans can compete against the clock to match objects to lockers; an 8-foot-long underwater television from The Patrick Star Show that fans can step inside;a Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years photo opportunity; a Rugrats photo opportunity;an Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed retail area featuring a custom t-shirt station and one-of-a-kind, exclusive collectibles; costumed-character appearances; and autograph signings with the voice casts and producers from SpongeBob Universe, Rugrats, Transformers: EarthSpark and Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast.
Nickelodeon will present four panels: Nickelodeon’s Rugrats: The Babies are Back!, an exclusive look at the all-new series; SpongeBob SquarePants: Dive into SpongeBob Universe!, a deep dive into the iconic franchise; Introducing Transformers: EarthSpark!, an insider event that celebrates a new take on the global franchise; and Avatar: Braving the Elements – LIVE!, a behind-the-scenes look at how Avatar was brought to life.
The following is the full rundown of Nickelodeon’s activations:
Thursday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Room: 6BCF): Hold on to your diapies, throw “Cynthia’s Workout” on the stereo, and HALT! for Reptar – your favorite babies are back and better than ever! Join voice talent from the Paramount+ Original Series Rugrats, EG Daily (Tommy), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), and Charlet Chung (Kimi), along with executive producer Eryk Casemiro as they bust out of the playpen to give fans an exclusive look at behind-the-scenes art and sneak peeks of never-before-seen content, perform a live table-read, and provide answers to popular questions. A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do! Moderated by Jim Viscardi, Executive Editor, Comicbook.com.
Thursday, July 21, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Room: 6BCF): Put on your diving suit and get ready to delve deep into Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show and the Paramount+ Original Series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years. Legendary voice talent from all three series–Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Jill Talley (Karen, Squidina), Kate Higgins (Narlene), and Carlos Alazraqui (Nobby) —and executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller will take fans on an undersea adventure to explore these iconic shows and characters and reveal what to expect next from SpongeBob and the denizens of Bikini Bottom. Moderated by Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief, Entertainment Weekly.
Friday, July 22, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (Room: 6A): Autobots, Roll Out! Meet the next generation of heroes in the new original animated series, Transformers: EarthSpark. From Nickelodeon and Entertainment One, the all-new Paramount+ Original Series will showcase an insider event that celebrates a new take on the iconic global franchise with a behind-the-scenes look at art, casting, never-before-seen clips and a first time look at the Hasbro toyline inspired by the series. Featured panelists include all-new series voice talent– Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kat Khavari (Twitch) and Zeno Robinson (Thrash)–along with co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward.Moderated by Mike Cecchini, Editor-in-Chief, Den of Geek.
Friday, July 22, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Room: 6A): Ready to explore the amazing world of Avatar: The Last Airbender? Avatar: Braving the Elements, the official companion podcast co-produced by Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio, is back for season 2 and bringing you an episode live from San Diego Comic Con! Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko), along with special guests, for a one-of-a-kind panel that takes you behind the scenes of how Avatar was brought to life like never before!
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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Kidrobot’s SDCC Conventions exclusives go on pre-order starting today! Check out the press release below.
Kidrobot is having its convention exclusives pre-sale event this July 7, 8 and 9 at 9:00am PT!
Welcome to the Kidrobot Convention Exclusives Pre-Sale 2022! These special convention exclusives will be available for purchase at the Kidrobot booth #2846 this month at San Diego Comic-Con. For those who are not able to attend, we are offering a small quantity of pieces online in three drops. These orders will ship after SDCC has closed.
Kidrobot.com will drop a limited quantity of these exclusives at:
9:00am PT July 7, 2022
9:00am PT July 8, 2022
9:00am PT July 9, 2022
Check out what’s exclusive this year from Kidrobot:
• Andy Warhol Fright Wig Self-Portrait 8″ Masterpiece Dunny – Rainbow Edition – Limited Edition of 200
• Andy Warhol 12″ The Bust Vinyl Art Sculpture – Lavender Edition – Limited Edition of 300
• Hello Kitty Kaiju Cosplay 8″ Vinyl Art Figure – Unicorn Edition – Limited Edition of 400
• Sergio Mancini x Quiccs TEQ63 6” Art Figure – Blueprint Edition – Limited Edition of 300
• Hello Kitty Lanyard and Pin Set – Limited Edition of 500
• Godzilla x Cup Noodle Lanyard and Pin Set – Limited Edition of 500
Andy Warhol Fright Wig Self-Portrait 8″ Masterpiece Dunny – Rainbow Edition (2022 Convention Exclusive)
$175.00
Limited to 200 pieces worldwide
Kidrobot and The Andy Warhol Foundation are proud to present a special convention exclusive, inspired by the artist’s 1986 magnum opus completed just months before his passing. The limited-edition Dunny will be available for purchase at the Kidrobot booth (#2846) next month at San Diego Comic-Con. For those who are not able to attend, we are offering a small quantity of pieces online. These orders will be shipped out after the show ends.
Andy Warhol The Bust 12” Vinyl Art Sculpture in Lavender (2022 Convention Exclusive)
$175.00
Limited to 300 pieces worldwide
Celebrating one of the most important artists of the modern era, Kidrobot and The Andy Warhol Foundation have teamed up again for a special convention exclusive, which will be available for purchase at the Kidrobot booth (#2846) next month at San Diego Comic-Con. For those who are not able to attend, we are offering a small quantity of pieces online. These orders will be shipped out after the show ends.
Hello Kitty Kaiju Cosplay Unicorn 8” Vinyl Figure
$110.00
Limited to 400 pieces worldwide
This summer, the Kidrobot x Hello Kitty Kaiju 8” Vinyl Figure – Unicorn Edition is here to conquer your world with cuteness and destroy your heart with her pearly perfection! Stomping around in a unicorn kaiju outfit, Hello Kitty is 8 inches of pure kawaii and comes equipped with tiny buildings too! She’s ready for a retro monster movie, a comic convention, a costume contest (she’ll win) and most importantly your Hello Kitty collection. Rawwrrrrr!
Sergio Mancini x Quiccs TEQ63 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Blueprint Edition
$110.00
Limited to 300 pieces worldwide
The illustrator, toy designer and graffiti artist Quiccs is inspired by a love of Japanese robot culture and hip hop and has a vibrant street art style that is instantly recognizable. Kidrobot has collaborated with Quiccs on many projects in the past, such as the Kidrobot-exclusive TEQ63 Figures, Ukami x Hitsuji Art Figure by Quiccs, HELLBOTS MEGATEQ, and many more. Brazilian artist Sergio Mancini lends his uniquely “dark yet happy” style to Quiccs’ post-apocalyptic TEQ63 character in a mashup that brings to life the best of both artists. In 2011, Mancini won the MUNNYWORLD MEGACONTEST with his “Project: MUNNY” custom, which gained him international recognition.
This Blueprint Edition 6″ vinyl art figure is a special 2022 Convention Exclusive for Kidrobot and will be available for purchase at San Diego Comic-Con, with a small quantity being made available online for those unable to attend.
Hello Kitty Lanyard and Pin Set
$30.00
Limited to 500 sets worldwide
Take your favorite adorable icon with you anywhere! The Hello Kitty Lanyard and 4pc Pin Set is super-cute and will help you keep track of badges, keys and more. It includes a colorful printed lanyard and a 4-pack of 1.5” enamel pins to enjoy!
Godzilla x Cup Noodle Lanyard and Pin Set
$30.00
Limited to 500 sets worldwide
Take the world’s most famous kaiju with you anywhere! The Godzilla x Cup Noodles Lanyard and 4pc Pin Set features Godzilla and the incredibly delicious Cup Noodles for a tasty mashup that will help you keep track of badges, keys and more. It includes a colorful printed lanyard and a 4-pack of 1.5” enamel pins to enjoy!
Note: Due to the limited nature of these items, Kidrobot will be limiting the number of each piece to one per customer. Bot & high-risk orders are always cancelled. All sales on Kidrobot.com are final. First to complete checkout gets the item.
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