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Comic-Con 2018: 10 things that wowed us in the exhibit hall in San Diego

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A life-sized Thanos made out of Legos? “Mystery eggs?” The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adam has a comic book?

Just another year at Comic-Con.

For four days during the annual event, the San Diego Convention Center is a treasure trove of everything pop culture fans love: comics, super heroes, super villains, video games, movies, TV shows, books and more.

The exhibit hall is the heart and soul of Comic-Con. It’s a maze of art, interactive displays and celebrity autograph signings. To take you inside the madness, we found 10 things that excited us in the exhibit hall on Friday.

Hatchlin’s Mystery Eggs — $54 at Booth 4319

Hmm… what’s in them?

(Abby Hamblin)

The Hero Initiative - Booth 5003

The Hero Initiative offers financial aid for comic creators who need assistance with necessities of life or simply a hand up in the comics industry.

(Abby Hamblin)

‘The Walking Dead’ zombie photo op — Booth 4237

Enter if you dare. These zombies seem very real.

(Abby Hamblin)

Costumes from “Star Wars: Rogue One” and “Captain America: The First Avenger.” — Prop Store Booth 3845

Want to look like Cap or your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away? There’s a live auction for that. It’s not cheap.

(Abby Hamblin)

‘Shadow of The Tomb Raider’ game play — Square Enix Booth 3829

This single player adventure game will be available on Xbox One X, Xbox One, PS4, PS4 Pro, PC Software and PC Digital on Sept. 14.

(Abby Hamblin)

South Park photo op — Booth 3729

Stan Marsh. Kyle Broflovski. Eric Cartman. Kenny McCormick. ‘Nuf said.

(Abby Hamblin)

Life sized Chewbacca — Gentle Giant Ltd Booth 3513

RAWRRRRRGWAWGGRRRAR!

(Abby Hamblin)

Steven Adams statue and comic book — Booth 3513

New Zealand-born NBA star Steve Adams, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is now featured in a comic about his life called “Kiwi Legend.”

(Abby Hamblin)

LEGO Thanos — Booth 2829.

Thanos is as scary as a LEGO creation as he is in “Avengers: Infinity War.”

(Abby Hamblin)

Realistic movie figurines — Sideshow Booth 1929

Collectibles from “Star Wars,” “Wonder Woman,” “Aquaman” and more in all sizes can be found at this booth, and they are spot-on replicas from the films.

(Abby Hamblin)

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Email: abby.hamblin@sduniontribune.com

Twitter: @abbyhamblin

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