Updated November 10, 2020:
From the Power-Con website:
Pixel Dan has been sent an early sample of the upcoming Masters of the Universe Origins She-Ra that is exclusive to Power-Con. Thank you to Mattel for sending him a review sample!
Please click here to read yesterday’s post about shipping and more.
In the meantime please check out Pixel Dan’s look at the fantastic MOTU Origins She-Ra from Mattel, and thank you to all of you for your patience and your support of Power-Con:
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Updated November 9, 2020:
From the Power-Con website:
Pixel Dan has been sent an early sample of the upcoming Masters of the Universe Origins "Lords of Power" 5-Pack that is exclusive to Power-Con. Thank you to Mattel for sending him a review sample!
We hope to have the Power-Con 2020 exclusives in-hand by mid-December. Once we have received them, then BigBadToyStore will be sent their allocation. After that, we will begin packing and shipping exclusives to those of you who pre-ordered them. Given that the holidays are fast approaching and we will be spending time with family at the end of December, we probably will not complete shipping until around mid-January. After that, delivery to you will depend on the speed of USPS.
Also, we will soon be sending out a request for any shipping address updates. Please keep an eye out for that notice in case you need to update your shipping address! We'll also have some other Power-Con updates posted this week.
Please see our FAQ for answers to other commonly asked questions.
In the meantime please check out Pixel Dan's look at the awesome MOTU Origins "Lords of Power" 5-Pack from Mattel, and thank you to all of you for your patience and your support of Power-Con:
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Updated August 7, 2020:
Links to the panels have been posted on the Power-Con website!
Click here for more info.
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Updated August 6, 2020:
PANEL INFORMATION
All panels are being hosted through Zoom Webinar.
If you have an account that you have already created through Zoom, that’s great! You can sign in to see the panels at their scheduled times using the links we post tomorrow (Friday, August 7th).
But if you have NOT registered on Zoom, that’s no problem! Approximately 15 minutes before a panel begins, click on that panel’s link. All you need to sign in is enter your name and your e-mail address. That’s it!
You have multiple ways you can view each panel, including through the Zoom app on your smart device, the browser on your desktop or laptop computer, or with the Zoom app on your desktop or laptop computer. Speaking of which, you will be prompted at one point to download and install the Zoom app after you visit the panel link. We highly suggest using the Zoom app on your desktop or laptop. That method tends to be the most reliable.
You do not need a webcam or a microphone. You’ll be interacting with panelists in the Chat where you can type to leave comments, and in the Q&A at the end of the panel where you can type questions for the panelists. IMPORTANT: For any comments or questions, keep them civil and polite. Anyone who fails to honor this will be removed from the panel room and will not be allowed to return. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation!
Each panel will have a Q&A session at the end where you get a chance to ask the panelists your questions. And while we cannot guarantee yours question will be selected, you definitely don’t want to miss the chance to interact with the panelists.
Also, each panel offers a chance to win some awesome items! To be entered, all you need to do is watch the majority of that panel. It’s that simple! As long as you registered to watch the panel with a valid name and e-mail address, you will be automatically entered in a raffle where random winners will be selected next week.
If you qualify as a raffle entrant, then you agree to honor our Terms of the Raffles found below.
TERMS OF THE RAFFLES: each panel has a raffle to win free items. In order to be eligible to win, you have to stay for the majority of the panel, and you have to enter a valid e-mail address. Failure to do either of these will automatically disqualify you from being included in the raffle. The random drawings will take place next week. Power-Con will then contact the winners by e-mail. Winners have until Monday, August 24th to reply with any information requested in order to claim their prize. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize and no new winner will be selected. While we will make an effort to get your prize to you as quickly as possible, please note that prizes have no specified ship date and will be shipped when product is available. In the case of some products, like the Dark Horse toy guide for example, these will not be available to ship until some time in 2021. Also, the prizes are free. In addition, we will ship these to the winner at no additional cost. But for fans outside of the USA, we are not responsible for any customs or VAT fees issued by your country. Any fees placed on prices are the sole responsibility of the raffle prize recipient. Prizes must be received as-is. Damaged product, or product that shows as delivered but is claimed to be lost by the recipient, will not be replaced. Winners will not be announced to the public, and all decisions are final.
GRAYSKULL TREASURE ROOM
Seeing new reveals on the show floor of Power-Con is part of the convention experience. So since we can’t do it in person for 2020, Mattel and Power-Con are doing some of it online!
The Grayskull Treasure Room is a 3D room where the user is standing in the middle and can turn 360 degrees around the room. In this room you will find various things you can click on. Some reveal images and slideshows, some reveals videos, and one is a contractual agreement that, when clicked on, automatically signs your entire collection over to Power-Con!
Okay, the last one isn’t real. But we hope the others offer you a fun way to see some of the awesome Masters of the Universe product from Mattel and some of its licensees.
The Grayskull Treasure Room will go live at 12:00pm Pacific Time, Saturday, August 8th!
IMPORTANT: we ask that you do NOT share anything you find in the room! We know the temptation is there. But having fans come themselves to discover the treasures in the room is extremely important! If a huge number of fans come check out the Grayskull Treasure Room, then it is more likely we will be able to build on this for 2021! That means more features, and maybe even things like prizes or links to special items you can only find in the treasure room to add to your collection.
So if you like what you see, then please share the Power-Con website link online and encourage other He-Man and She-Ra fans to come search through Grayskull themselves to uncover its secrets!
When it goes live, navigating the room is easy. All you do is press and hold on your screen on smart devices, or click and hold with your mouse on desktops and laptops, and you will move around the room depending on where you clicked. If you see something that looks interesting, then click on it! It might reveal a hidden secret.
Important notes:
1. We found the treasure room does not work well on Safari on iOS devices. If you use a iOS device, please use Chrome instead, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
2. The treasure room might operate slowly on older operating systems. Our apologies if this is the case for you.
3. If you are on a smart device and you visit the room in vertical (portrait) orientation, please do not turn your device to horizontal (landscape) orientation. If you do, you will need to refresh the room in order to re-calibrate the center axis on the screen.
4. Even though there is a load screen with a logo, the room may still take a bit longer to load on some devices. Therefore, we recommend letting the room load for approximately 60 seconds before you begin to explore.
This is a new experience for us. We are learning from it, and hope to improve and build on it for 2021. That includes ironing out any glitches found along the way. We greatly appreciate your patience and support! And we hope you enjoy what we have to offer online for Power-Con 2020.
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Updated August 5, 2020:
Power-Con 2020 Online takes place this weekend! And here is the panel lineup:
Friday, August 7th:
7:00pm – 7:30pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
Welcome to Power-Con Online
Featuring: Power-Con Event Director Val Staples
This brief panel introduces you to Power-Con Online 2020. Val talks about what to expect this weekend, and he gives you an opportunity to ask questions about the show, exclusives, and more.
RAFFLE PRIZE: three random attendees will each win a MOTU Origins Power-Con Lords of Power 5-Pack! three more random attendees will each win a MOTU Origins She-Ra figure!
Saturday, August 8th:
12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
Building out the Universe: MEGA CONSTRUX Panel
Panelists: Sr. MEGA Construx Product Designers Felipe and Kevin
Moderator: “Pixel Dan” Eardley
Thanks to MEGA CONSTRUX, He-Fans and She-Ravers have the power to build their own amazing universe. And now that universe is expanding further. Not only will the design team reveal the coveted Spring ’21 line of toys, but they’ll be discussing MOTU behind-the-scenes, including the design process and what makes MOTU collectors building sets stand apart in the toy aisle. Join us and build the power!
RAFFLE PRIZE: five random attendees will each win a MEGA Castle Grayskull!
1:30pm – 2:30pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
By the Power of Preschool: Imaginext and Little People Panel
Panelists: Matt Flesher, Thom Bower, Rob Hageman, Hannah Dahl
Moderator: “Pixel Dan” Eardley
Have you wished that the Masters of the Universe could be part of the Little People play experience for children in your life? What if that experience extended to the toys from Imaginext? That wish is coming true. Find out what’s in store for these powerful preschool lines!
RAFFLE PRIZE: five random attendees will each win a Little People MOTU Collector 4-Pack!
3:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
Masters of the Universe Tabletop RPG Reveal
Panelists: Adam Bradford, Cam Banks
Special Guests: Felicia Day, “Masters of the Universe: Revelation’s” Tiffany Smith, “Masters of the Universe: Revelation’s” Phil LaMarr
Join the hosts and some very special guests to discover an exciting new adventure from the all-star team behind some of the world’s most iconic tabletop digital tools and games.
RAFFLE PRIZE: five random attendees will each win a copy of the 2021 Legends of Grayskull Game Handbook!
Sunday, August 9th:
1:00pm – 2:30pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
Guiding Fans Through He-Man and She-Ra Panel
Panelists: “Pixel Dan” Eardley, Danielle Gelehrter, Eric Marshall, "MOTU Joe" Teague
The long awaited official guide to the toys of He-Man and She-Ra arrives from Dark Horse in early 2021, followed by a Power-Con exclusive supplemental edition that expands on the previously released character guide and world compendium. Learn what went into making these books from some of the talent involved.
RAFFLE PRIZE: five random attendees will each win a 2021 combo-release of the official toy guide and character guide supplemental from Dark Horse
3:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
Masters of the Multiverse Panel
Moderator: Danielle Gelehrter
Panelists: Rob David, Tim Seeley, Tom Derenick
Rob David, keeper of all of the secrets and Grayskull and VP of Mattel TV has had a hand in recent comics, entertainment and more. Join him for this panel where he discusses the stories of the Multiverse with two passionate He-Creators as they dive deep into the MOTU canon. There is no telling what secrets might be revealed during this panel!
RAFFLE PRIZE: three random attendees will each win a MOTU Origins Power-Con Lords of Power 5-Pack! three more random attendees will each win a MOTU Origins She-Ra figure!
4:30pm – 5:30pm Pacific Time, UTC -7
From Origins into the Masterverse: Mattel Action Figures Panel
Panelists: Josh Graham, Ruben Martinez, Robert Rudman, Sam Pak, Roy Juarez, Terry Higuchi
Moderator: “Pixel Dan” Eardley
Masters of the Universe is back in stores! The retro-inspired Origins line is bringing He-Man back to his roots. But the power doesn’t end there. The future is huge for the most powerful man in the universe. Stay glued to this panel to find out what is next!
RAFFLE PRIZE: five random attendees will each win a MOTU Origins basic figure assortment!
Each panel will have a Q&A session at the end where you get a chance to ask the panelists your questions. Even though we can select a limited number of questions, you definitely don’t want to miss the chance to interact with the panelists.
And yes, you read correctly! Each panel offers a chance to win some awesome items! In order to enter, all you need to do is watch the majority of that panel. It’s that simple! As long as you registered to watch the panel with a valid name and e-mail address, you will be automatically entered in a raffle where random winners will be selected next week. We will have more details tomorrow, including how to register to watch the panels!
Keep an eye out tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th for details on how to register to watch the panels, and how to access the Grayskull Treasure Room along with what secrets it might contain!
Until then, good journey!
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Updated August 1, 2020:
From the Power-Con site:
As we teased before, a Power-Con online event is coming next weekend, August 8th & 9th! This free online event will have two features.
The first is a Grayskull Treasure Room. This is an online room that you can explore to find images of and videos about upcoming Masters of the Universe product, along with some teasers and new reveals.
The second is our online panel room. Using Zoom, there will be several panels each day. Each will give you an intimate look at what’s coming for He-Man and the Masters! In addition, each panel will feature a Q&A session at the end for fans. Please note that due to time limitations, panelists may not be able to answer all questions.
In the interest of transparency, this experience is new for all of us. There may be some hiccups as we try this for the first time. And we’ll learn from this one what works, and what else you’d like to see added. If it goes well, this could be something we add to future Power-Con events for a nominal fee. But we’re giving you this first one for free!
We will have more information this coming week, along with any free registration requirements needed in order to participate. This event will only last the weekend and will be the only opportunity to see some content, as not all of it will be reposted online. In addition, fans who join us for the panels will be entered into a prize raffle. Each panel will have its own raffle so you have multiple chances to win. You don’t want to miss out!
So what about the Power-Con exclusives? We have a couple updates for those.
The most common question that we currently receive is “What will the packaging look like?” Some time this coming week, Mattel will do online reveals for the Power-Con exclusive packaging. So be sure to follow them on their various social media accounts so you don’t miss out:
Also, we have an update on shipping for the exclusives. As we forewarned, there might be a delay due to all that’s going on in the world. That has turned out to be the case. We now expect to receive the Power-Con exclusives this November. Once received, all exclusives will be shipped from November through December. Once shipped, arrival time will depend on the speed of USPS or the postal courier in your country. We apologize for the delay and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
We will post more updates as we have them. And we look forward to seeing you online next weekend, August 8th & 9th!
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Updated March 7, 2020:
Tickets & Exclusives pre-sales are live for Attendees!
If you are going to Power-Con, click here to pre-order yours now.
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Updated January 21, 2020:
Ticket price info has been posted for Power-Con 2020! Also, hotel room reservations start this Saturday, January 25th. Click here for more info.
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Updated January 8, 2020:
Get a glimpse of what made Power-Con so amazing in 2019! If you love He-Man and She-Ra, be sure to join us August 8 & 9, 2020 in Anaheim, California for an even bigger celebration of Masters of the Universe and Princess of Power!
Pre-sale details for tickets, exclusives, and more coming soon...
Directed by Daniel Benedict
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Let the power return! Power-Con, THE destination event for fans of He-Man and She-Ra, will be returning to Anaheim, California on the weekend of August 8th & 9th, 2020. The convention will once again be held in the Hilton Anaheim, and will be even bigger and better than before. More exhibitors, more guests, and more surprises than you can shake a Sword of Power at!
Power-Con has the honor of working directly with Mattel, who has a lot in store for the Most Powerful Brand in the Universe. And Mattel wants fans to know that Power-Con will be THE place for an early look at new product, content, and news about the Masters of the Universe movie. That’s right, He-Fans! News about the He-Man MOVIE!
And what’s better than a new movie? How about a new movie AND a new cartoon? 2019 saw the surprise announcement at Power-Con of the upcoming He-Man cartoon on Netflix from showrunner Kevin Smith. So you better believe Power-Con 2020 will give fans a look at new animated Masters of the Universe content!
What about toys? Well, you’re in luck. Fans everywhere have enjoyed seeing She-Ra return to toy aisles with product based on the new DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power cartoon. And He-Fans everywhere will also rejoice to soon see He-Man and the Masters back on the shelves with the upcoming Origins line! And at Power-Con, attendees will be able to get their hands on limited-edition toys reimagined from the past, as well as exclusive early-access to new collectibles.
2020 is the start of the mass resurgence of Masters of the Universe. And Power-Con 2020 is going to celebrate this powerful new beginning! But 2020 isn’t just about He-Man. It also marks the 35th anniversary of She-Ra: Princess of Power. And She-Ra fans will not be disappointed. Mattel plans to honor She-Ra’s 35th anniversary in a special way at Power-Con.
Do you want more? Of course you do! But, we can’t give away ALL the teasers just yet! The only other thing we can tell you for now is that you DON’T want to miss out on Power-Con 2020.
Thanks to fans across the globe, Power-Con started strong in 2011 and has grown with every passing year. And Mattel plans to help celebrate your fandom with news and releases of products, comics, collectibles, entertainment, and exciting new content. Hotel room reservations, ticket sale info, and details on exclusive pre-orders is coming soon. So start making your plans because we want to see you at Power-Con on August 8th & 9th, 2020 in Anaheim, California! By the Power of Grayskull, YOU have the power!
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Originally Posted by JVS3
Colour me depressed. At least you pulled the band-aid off quickly, Val. Really appreciate that.
