Kerry Dixon

Oklahoma, United States

Editor-in-Chief at The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog

Editor-In-Chief of https://t.co/drpEOCkyzM. Also just a girl who likes TV and traveling. She/her. Icon by @PatrickBallest

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Funko's "Fundays" Event Moving From San Diego Comic-Con to Los Angeles This Year

3 days ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

In a major shakeup, Funko has officially moved its beloved Fundays event from San Diego Comic-Con to Los Angeles for 2025. The annual celebration — long considered a cornerstone of the SDCC weekend experience for many — will now take place June 27–29 at the Funko Hollywood store, a few weeks ahead of Comic-Con. Funko confirmed that while Fundays is moving to L.A., Funko the company will still be at San Diego Comic-Con to exhibit.
Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the Cost of Creativity: How International Trade Fluctuations Are Impacting San Diego Comic-Con Small Vendors

4 days ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

As thousands prepare to descend on San Diego this July for San Diego Comic-Con, the excitement of exclusive merch drops, artist alley treasures, and one-of-a-kind collectibles is shadowed by a growing concern among the creators and small businesses that bring the magic to life: tariffs. In 2025, new rounds of proposed and implemented tariffs on imported goods have been sending ripples through the creative economy.
Thrilljoy to Host "The Block Party" at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 [UPDATE]

1 week ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

If there’s one thing San Diego Comic-Con attendees love, it’s a party. If there’s another thing we love, it’s collectibles — which is why we’re excited that Thrilljoy, the collectibles company co-founded by former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti, will be bringing “The Block Party” to San Diego Comic-Con this summer, as announced by DisTrackers on Twitter.
Yesterdays San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives

1 week ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

Yesterdays is bringing the rock — and the metal — to San Diego Comic-Con 2025. And this year, the metal is more than just the pin hardware. Whether you’re repping retro vibes or going full hardcore when it comes to the con, the team at Booth #1028 is dropping a lineup of San Diego Comic-Con exclusives that’s equal parts collectible and clever, featuring a new round of tees, totes, and pins for the con.
Thrilljoy Offering Front of the Line Access at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

1 week ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

Thrilljoy is leveling up the collector experience at San Diego Comic-Con this year, thanks to their Club LE. The collectibles company — founded by former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti — blends iconic pop culture moments with fun design, and they’re offering exclusive rewards for the con this July.
Hotelpocalypse 2025: Everyone's Least Favorite Sale

1 week ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

Well, another year down, another Hotelpocalypse (mostly) over. The annual hotel sale—now rebranded as the Downtown Hotel Sale—is essentially a lottery system for scoring a room at Comic-Con’s discounted convention rates. Without it, attendees face steep alternatives: paying over $1,000 per night for top-tier hotels, booking far outside downtown, or endlessly refreshing the booking site hoping to catch fleeting live inventory.
Remaining San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Hotels Go Live on April 24

2 weeks ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

While we wait impatiently for the results of the Downtown Hotel Sale (emails will be sent on Monday, April 14 for those who received a placement, and Tuesday, April 15 for those who did not) — it’s also time to set your calendars for the third and final San Diego Comic-Con hotel event.
Under the Tents 2025: Unknown Comics, Nan Hockin, Diablo, Jacki Jing, Heels and Faces

2 weeks ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

In less than a week, we’ll be able to say that there are fewer than 100 days until San Diego Comic-Con — and if that doesn’t simultaneously strike both fear and excitement in your heart, well, you’re a better person than me. With WonderCon now having wrapped with another successful year, all eyes turn to SDCC — and there have been plenty of updates over the last few weeks, including gaming, X-Men ’97 actors, artists, and beyond.
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Shuttle Schedule Revealed

2 weeks ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

While we await the results of the Downtown Hotel Sale to find out where we’re sleeping — you may be in need of a way to travel around the convention. Luckily, one of the best things San Diego Comic-Con does is offer a free shuttle service. The Comic-Con shuttles will be running to locations in downtown, Mission Valley, and hotels near the airport. Here’s a look at the full schedule and stops, though the exact map is still TBA.
San Diego Comic-Con Timeline of Events

2 weeks ago | sdccblog.com | Kerry Dixon

San Diego Comic-Con may only be one week a year, but the lead-up, preparation for, and planning of the convention is practically a year-round event. It can be difficult to remember just when certain events — say, Hotelpocalypse, or the parking lottery — typically happen. Comic-Con International are for the most part creatures of habits, and everything from badge sales to panel announcements to exclusive lotteries tend to happen at roughly the same time each year.