Fans start lining up as Comic-Con floor opens

Posted July 23, 2014 11:00 pm

Associated Press

Fans like Chris Keyes were ready in costume for Wednesday's preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention that officially opens today in San Diego. Associated Press

Comic-Con is all about bringing fans close to the artists and properties they love - after waiting in line.

The lineups began as soon as the San Diego Convention Center opened its doors. Fans with four-day passes to the sold-out pop-culture spectacular gained early admission to the showroom floor Wednesday night, where they were the first to see a 10-foot-tall Transformer, a Lego Spider-Man and a life-size, road-ready Hot Wheels car inspired by Darth Vader.

Some planned to wait in line overnight for a chance to attend the most popular film and TV presentations, which begin Thursday. But first, they queued up inside the convention center to buy limited-edition toys released just for the festival.

One collector said that selling the coveted toys on eBay would fund his whole trip.

A Comic-Con fan sits in the X-Men Cerebral Experience during preview night Wednesday at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego. Associated Press

Monique Soto takes a selife with a "Guardians of the Galaxy" Rocket Racoon figurine during preview night Wednesday at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention. Associated Press

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