Toyfair 2012 Coverage pics - starts Feb 12-15

[SilentSurfer]

I haven't heard anything about Toyfair until this week, so I thought I'd start this thread for anybody to post in with news or pics.

I just finished a project yesterday for a new company that might actually be at Toyfair next week.

 

[Indiana Fett]

Congrats man, will definitely keep an eye out for your work (not that I'll be there...but here on the boards...in 'photo' form! )

 

[RagingBull]

Were does Toyfair take place. Take it SS & HT will have stuff there?

 

[xjamiex]

Were does Toyfair take place. Take it SS & HT will have stuff there?

I hope HT is there showcasing some new stuff

 

[Johnny Utah]

Neither HT nor SS go to Toyfair.

 

[SilentSurfer]

Unfortunately, Toyfair is not a public convention like Comic Con. It's only an industry convention (companies only), and Sideshow feels no need to make the effort to go to New York for it anymore. They used to years ago, but not for a long time.

And since Sideshow is the official U.S. based face of Hot Toys, Hot Toys also will not make an appearance.

They have in the past offered online exclusives in honor of Toyfair, but no guarantees.

 

[Raymond F.]

I work across the street from the Javits center so I see the massive set up for Toy Fair...

When I was in Jr high school i looked forward to Toyfair more than Christmas. We used to get "teachers vacation" two days off around tht time and I would stay glued to the computer.

Now that I live in NY and see the event across the street and imagine the awesomeness just feet away it's even more infuriating I can't get in.

Hey Dave and sideshowcollectors... wanna appoint me your honorary reporter and get me in on a press pass? I would have many memory cards full of coverage lol

 

[SilentSurfer]

I am in full support of this idea.

 

[Buttmunch]

I hope HT is there showcasing some new stuff

Nope

This is TOY fair, not collectible Fair. There isn't a lot of high end stuff anymore. Sideshow stopped going a few years ago because they finally realized it wasn't doing anything for them. Toyfair is primarily meant to inform retailers of what new products your company will have coming to toy shelves this year. So for companies like Hasbro and Mattel, this is a HUGE deal! This is where they'll sell the Avengers and TDKR toys to walmart, target, toysrus, etc.

HT and Sideshow aren't selling there so its not for them. Sideshow did usen't to have a 'online' Toyfair for us during the show in place of them going, but they didn't last year and I don't think they will celebrate it at all again this year.

 

[Buttmunch]

I work across the street from the Javits center so I see the massive set up for Toy Fair...

When I was in Jr high school i looked forward to Toyfair more than Christmas. We used to get "teachers vacation" two days off around tht time and I would stay glued to the computer.

Now that I live in NY and see the event across the street and imagine the awesomeness just feet away it's even more infuriating I can't get in.

Hey Dave and sideshowcollectors... wanna appoint me your honorary reporter and get me in on a press pass? I would have many memory cards full of coverage lol

You have no idea how many times I've wished that same thing for SDCC

 

[Hydeous]

I work across the street from the Javits center so I see the massive set up for Toy Fair...

When I was in Jr high school i looked forward to Toyfair more than Christmas. We used to get "teachers vacation" two days off around tht time and I would stay glued to the computer.

Now that I live in NY and see the event across the street and imagine the awesomeness just feet away it's even more infuriating I can't get in.

Hey Dave and sideshowcollectors... wanna appoint me your honorary reporter and get me in on a press pass? I would have many memory cards full of coverage lol

This

I know Ray take decent quality pics

 

[Legendary Hunter]

I work across the street from the Javits center so I see the massive set up for Toy Fair...

When I was in Jr high school i looked forward to Toyfair more than Christmas. We used to get "teachers vacation" two days off around tht time and I would stay glued to the computer.

Now that I live in NY and see the event across the street and imagine the awesomeness just feet away it's even more infuriating I can't get in.

Hey Dave and sideshowcollectors... wanna appoint me your honorary reporter and get me in on a press pass? I would have many memory cards full of coverage lol

I can be your backup, I'll carry all your gear while you take pictures

 

[Raymond F.]

Yesss my photo assistant!! Suddenly this idea is sounding not so bad eh? Offers on the table.

 

[BlitzOUT]

Is Toyfair like comic con? Lots of Hot Toys and Sideshow?

 

[jstep13]

Is Toyfair like comic con? Lots of Hot Toys and Sideshow?

Seriously?

 

[ArmoredFoe]

Is Toyfair like comic con? Lots of Hot Toys and Sideshow?

ha ha ha, i guess you didnt read any posts before yours then. :

Im glad this thread started, ive been looking forward to see what the major companies are going to be bringing out this year. Lookin forward to Mattel, Hasbro, and Neca and just anything new and different.

 

[Buttmunch]

Is Toyfair like comic con? Lots of Hot Toys and Sideshow?

Nope. It helps to read a thread before posting in it sometimes

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Is Toyfair like comic con? Lots of Hot Toys and Sideshow?

toyfair has everybody

 

[King Darkness]

toyfair has everybody

Except Hot Toys and Sideshow.

 

[dr_teng]

I'll be there doing press coverage. If anyone has any particular questions they want asked to companies, I can give it a shot, but no guarantees I'll be able to ask since I'll be running around between different booths a lot!