The Top 10 Must Get Exclusive Items At San Diego Comic-Con 2018

San Diego Comic-Con, one of the largest annual pop culture bonanzas in the country, is almost here. Between July 19th and 22nd, thousands of geeks will descend upon the San Diego Convention Center ready to celebrate the franchises, characters, and collectibles that bring them joy. Considering SDCC is such a famed event, toy and collectible companies have taken special care to release extraordinary and exciting items you can’t get anywhere else. Are you attending SDCC? Keep reading to see what items to seek out and where.

10. Breaking Bad – Pawzplay 2018 – Factory Entertainment (#2647)

Since Breaking Bad ended in 2013, we’ve all had a Heisenberg shaped hole in our hearts, so it’s no wonder that whenever BB themed merch shows up, it’s going to go and it’s going to go quick. The ironically cute Walter White pitbull and Jesse Pinkman Chihuahua plush set is a must for any fan. As a further nod to the show, the 8” plushies are packed in a Los Pollos Hermanos Muchos Meal bag. Either pick them up or stay out of Factory Entertainment’s territory.

9. Living Dead Dolls: Resurrection Frozen Charlotte – Mezco Toyz (#3445)

Living Dead Dolls are a legend among horror doll collectors, with over 34 series, Resurrection variants, and a 20th anniversary set released to date. Mezco’s LDD Exclusive features the adorably sad Frozen Charlotte variant, complete with a winter hat, coat, and striped leggings. Considering the massive collector appeal to the Living Dead Dolls series and the limited quantity made, Resurrection Frozen Charlotte will prove to be a rare and sought after addition to anyone’s LDD collection.

8. Pop! Television: Stranger Things – Dustin at Snow Ball Dance – Funko (#5341)

Funko’s Pop! items are hot, hot, hot but Dustin has to be the coolest kid to attend Hawkins Middle School’s Snow Ball dance…even if the other tweens don’t seem to think so. Complete with blue bowtie and babysitter Steve inspired mullet, Stranger Things fans will want to snatch up Dustin as Pop! figures are limited in quality as is without even being released as SDCC exclusives. We love you, Dustin!

7. The Muppets Dark Kermit (Constantine) 12” Plushie – UCC Distributing (#5610)

Memes have officially transcended the Internet and have taken physical form. We all relate to the mental tug-o-war of doing the right thing versus the temptation of self-sabotage, which is what makes the Dark Kermit meme so endearing. UCC Distributing definitely delivers with the plushie representation of human fallibility. Only limited to 2000 pieces, Dark Kermit will be a sought after rarity among memeologists everywhere.

6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Movie 7” Scale figures – NECA (#3145)

If you’re a fan of the classic TMNT movie and wish to travel back to the simpler childhood days of yore, these Ninja Turtle figures are your ticket to nostalgic bliss. NECA figures are some of the crème de la crème of the high end collectible world and it’s no surprise that this detailed TMNT set meets expectations. Complete with accessories including bandanas, pizza, and interchangeable hands, the set is capped at only 5000 pieces. Cowabunga, dudes!

5. Game of Thrones Dothraki Map Marker – Dark Horse Comics (#2615)

The Game of Thrones opening that pans over the map of Westeros and beyond is one of the most epic openings in recent television memory so it goes without saying that a vast map such as this needs a marker for intense military strategy. Reflecting the nomadic nature of the Dothraki tribe, this horse map marker is limited at only 1,000 pieces. Plus, with Dark Horse Comics, where can you go wrong? Should you pick this gem up? Sek, k’athjilari!

4. Marvel Legends Series Red Skull Figure & Electronic Tesseract – Hasbro(#3329)

The detail and thought put into this exclusive cannot be overstated. The 6” Red Skull is artfully detailed and articulated for various poses. His tool of domination, the Tesseract, stands at only 3.63 square inches but still lights up with alternating patterns and a battery you can’t even notice. Long story short, it looks amazing and will be gone in a flash considering Marvel Legends limited piece cap.

3. Rick and Morty: Pickle Rick Gift Jar Set – Monogram International (#3645)

It’s Pickle Rick! One of the most popular shows in Adult Swim history deserves all the merch it can get. Rick’s transformation into a pickle to get out of family therapy was a big hit among fans, so it’s no wonder that an exclusive like this will make an appearance at SDCC. Complete with rare Rick and Morty keychains packaged inside a mason jar, this set is limited at only 600 pieces. Yes, only 600, which means this will go quicker than the Szechuan sauce at McDonalds.

2. One:12 Collective Punisher: Special Ops Edition – Mezco Toyz (#3445)

Mezco Toyz makes another appearance on this list and for good reason. Mezco’s One:12 collective has exploded in popularity thanks to the intricate design, attention to detail, a multitude of accessories, and a dozen points of articulation. To illustrate the demand for this figure, Punisher was sold out an hour after it became available on Mezco’s site and only a limited amount will be available at the booth. Talk about exclusive!

1. LEGO Star Wars Exclusive: The Millennium Falcon Cockpit – LEGO (#2829)

LEGO is classic, Star Wars is classic, so it’s no wonder that the exclusive Millennium Falcon Cockpit is ranked at number one. With 203 pieces and co-pilots Han and Chewie, LEGO gave this exclusive a nostalgic touch by packaging the set in a retro style box shaped like a VHS cassette. This recreation from Solo: A Star Wars Story will be limited, and is a must have for any collector who wants to outrun any Imperial starships.