Mego Meet Up at Comic-Con?

[megoscott]

I was wondering if we couldn't organize a meet-up for members who will be going to Comic-Con. I'll be attending Friday-Sunday. Seems like a Saturday meetup might be possible? Of course, I have no idea when or where.

Who's going?

[megoscott]

This seems like a panel that's right in our wheelhouse:

Saturday 4:00-5:00 Taking Back the Knight: Batman in the 1970s and Beyond— The 1960s Batman TV show -- fun as it was -- left the public thinking the Caped Crusader was more of a clown than a crimefighter. In the 1970s, editor Julius Schwartz, along with writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal Adams (mostly in collaboration with inker Dick Giordano), decided to take back the Knight to his darker origins. The resulting character became the template for the next three decades, a time span marked by Batman's huge success in films and other media. Moderator Mark Evanier talks with Comic-Con special guests Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams about their rebirth of the Bat and with Paul Levitz on how that re-creation took Batman to even greater heights. Room 8

[Cmonster]

Or come to the "Hunter Prey" screening on Saturday night at 6:30 at the Marriot in Hall 2... I'll be doing a panel on the making of the film afterward...

SC

[megoscott]

Sandy, I'm not seeing that on the program?

[NewForce]

if anyone wants to stop by our booth and say hello, we are in 1206

[starsky]

you guys are gonna have fun! wish i could go!

[drmego]

I will be spending a good amount of time with the Entertainment Earth guys,
when I'm not loitering at the Mattel booth in front of the new releases.

The Batman panel sounds interesting - it may be hard to get in since everyone
will want to ask Paul Levitz about his ouster from DC.

There's a cool BBQ place just down the block - maybe we could have dinner
there?

[Cmonster]

Sandy, I'm not seeing that on the program?

Scott,

It's listed under the independent film festival. If you go to the SDCC website, click on SDCC IFF and the listings for all the films they're showing and the times will come up. "Hunter Prey" is Saturday evening at 6:25 at the Marriot (next door) in Hall 2.

During the day, I'll just be wandering around, handing out flyers and promotional material... I'll be the white haired, tan, overwhelmed looking dude wearing glasses.

SC

[megoscott]

Here's a list of the panels that will be relevant to Re-Megos....

Friday: 11:00-12:00 Mattel and DC Comics: A Heroic Partnership— Find out the latest news, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures, including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, Retro Action, Infinite Heroes, and more! Plus, be here for an exciting look at all-new 2011 product! Mattel toy designer Bill Benecke, Mattel brand manager Scott "Toy Guru" Neitlich, The Four Horsemen, and special guests from DC Comics and Warner Brothers are on hand for an insightful Q&A that's not to be missed! Room 24ABC

1:00-2:00 Mattel's Mattypalooza 2010: Masters of the Universe Classics, Ghostbusters and more!— Are you a Matty Mattel fan? Head over to this year's Mattypalooza to get all the latest info on your favorite Mattel collector lines, including Masters of the Universe Classics, DC Universe, Ghostbusters, and more from MattyCollector.com! Room 24ABC

6:30-7:30 Action Figures: Behind the Plastic— This is your chance to get the inside scoop on action figure lines you love, straight from the people who make them! AFi has assembled a legendary panel of experts from every corner of the toy world. They'll talk about the difference between being the licensor vs. the licensee, the back story of a toy line, keeping up with the editorial side of a property, taking a chance on new products, and more. Come armed with the burning questions you have always wanted to ask the experts! Moderated by Daniel "Julius Marx" Pickett of ActionFigureInsider.com. Panelists include Aaron Archer (Hasbro), Georg Brewer (DC Direct), Jesse Falcon (Marvel Entertainment LLC), Randy Falk (NECA), Jason Lenzi (Bif Bang Pow! Toys), Jerry Macaluso (PopCultureShock Collectibles), Scott Neitlich (Mattel), Chuck Terceira (Diamond Select Toys), David Vonner (Hasbro), and The Four Horsemen (Four Horsemen Studios). Room 26AB

Saturday:12-1:00 The Venture Bros.— Creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer host a laissez-faire chat about -- what else? -- The Venture Bros. They'll be joined by Patrick Warburton (voice of Brock Samson) and James Urbaniak (voice of Dr. Venture) as they screen sneak preview clips from the upcoming season, shamelessly plug their new DVD and line of action figures, and take questions from the audience. Indigo Ballroom, San Diego Hilton Bayfront

[megoscott]

These are the other events I plan on attending if anyone wants to join me.

Friday, July 23 10:30-11:30 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Screening and Q&A— Room 6A

Friday 8:00-10:00 World Premiere: Batman: Under the Red Hood Ballroom 20

Saturday 4:00-5:00 Taking Back the Knight: Batman Room 8

Saturday, July 24 6:00-7:00 Lost But Not Forgotten— Lost Encyclopedia Room 8

Sunday 2:15-3:15 Scooby-Doo Screening and Q&A Room 6BCF

[megoscott]

There's a cool BBQ place just down the block - maybe we could have dinner
there?

I'd be up for that Saturday night after my 6-7pm event ends, yeah! I'll find you during the day and get your cell number.

[megoscott]

Other booths of interest:

Spectre Toys (Dark Shadows) and Bif BangPow! are both at Entertainment Earth Booth # 2342

(Mark Huckabone, Heroes in Action) Heroes West Coast #729

[Cmonster]

Scott,

I take it you're coming to see "Hunter Prey"...

SC

[megoscott]

I'm not sure, I'd like to, but I have a panel from 6-7 I want to go to, the screening starts at 630?

[Cmonster]

^ 6:25