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Title: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 07:42:22 AM
Well its happening Lotteries for panels. At least they are only fill half the main stage with lotteries. I am not a fan of this approach

New this year, we're giving fans the opportunity to enter a pre-show lottery for a few of the most popular things to do at NYCC! Check out the FAQ below for more information on how to win and remember, as soon as you receive your badge in the mail you MUST activate your badge to participate. If you haven't yet, activate your badge now and then come back here for more info. No worries if you haven't received your badge in the mail yet. You can still enter the lottery - just be sure to activate your badge as soon as you receive it.

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Pre-Show-Lotteries/
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: debster on September 05, 2017, 08:52:01 AM
This is going to be weird. At least it's just 50%. I wonder if people will actually show up if they win or if there will be some overbooking just in case. Don't they already have an overflow line, or did they get rid of them when they went to badge tapping?
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: alyssa on September 05, 2017, 08:53:04 AM
yikes, thanks for this post [member=1222]mllNY[/member]

i had no idea they had re worked this- i'm not sure i like the lottery idea either-
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 09:01:12 AM
100,00 people entering lotteries for ~1,700 seats then 50% of the winners no showing up that day

 
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 09:03:19 AM
also at star wars celebration for the exclusives lotteries you didn't even have to provide proof you were going to enter. they had people not going winning and in some cases selling on ebay tickets for Funko and Lego exclusives
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 05, 2017, 09:08:19 AM
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also at star wars celebration for the exclusives lotteries you didn't even have to provide proof you were going to enter. they had people not going winning and in some cases selling on ebay tickets for Funko and Lego exclusives


If their Q&A is accurate they fixed it.

"Yes, in order to ensure that only real NYCC fans are entering the pre-show lottery, only fans with Fan Verified email addresses will be able to enter. Our system is super smart too, so your entire entry will be disqualified if you try to enter lotteries  for a day you don't have a valid NYCC badge."
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: alyssa on September 05, 2017, 09:09:13 AM
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100,00 people entering lotteries for ~1,700 seats then 50% of the winners no showing up that day

 

i wonder if nycc will give out stand by wrist bands for the lottery winner 'no shows' in the morning or make folks wait to the show time to find out if they can get in.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 09:10:40 AM
Does this really make my experience better?

These lotteries will help you plan your show and not waste time in long lines — because no one wants to go to #LineCon, amirite? The coolest thing is that if you win, your badge will be pre-loaded with the lotteries you won and you'll simply tap your badge to redeem your spot at the time of the event.


I actually want to use the twitter hastag #LineCon and express my dislike for this...
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 09:16:01 AM
Also I am curious who is taking part in the exclusives online queue

What happens if I'm not selected as a winner?
For exhibitor exclusives, some exhibitors opted into having a virtual standby line where you can tap your activated badge and we'll send you a text message if there's availability and it's your turn to come back to the booth.

maybe we should call this #LotteryCon

Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 05, 2017, 10:29:29 AM
I may be in a minority but I see the value and benefits in the lottery so I've taken a wait and see before I judge view.

As someone who has waited in lines for hours and hours to NOT get what I was waiting for, I can express there is no worse feeling. It totally ruins the day, wasted my time and makes me a grumpy foul fellow. I'd rather be disappointed early via lottery results so then at the very least I can find alternative plans and options. In my experience 99% of the time these alternative plans end up being very enjoyable and I feel much better and OK with not getting my initial hope.

I do see how disappointing it would be for that one "must have, must go, must do" event I want and not get. If my heart and soul was set on it and it was my make or break event, sure, no alternative plan is going to make that better. However, for me there are very very few of these "I will die if I don't get events."

The only other drawback I see as several have referenced, is people signing up just because it's easy now. I can see everyone signing up for a main stage panel or exclusive that they may not have really wanted before but since it's a simple "click" why not? So it does take away from those true die hard fans. It's way more competition unneccessary. However to me this is no different than when I read on here how that person who just wanted Thursday at SDCC but got in the cue first so decided to buy all 4 days and PN and now those who really wanted it for all these reasons can not. So I would like to see a separate system for each ... main stage, autographs, exclusives, etc. That way at the very least you have to do more than what I believe will just be a few clicks to enter each. Even that would probably deter the no desire people but will click it just because it's easy and there.   

Also, as an exclusives fan, most of those have been some form of a lottery for a while now so that's nothing new and maybe that's why this is less a big deal for me. However I almost always do a main stage panel and try for the limited autos but it's not make or break for me.



Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 10:34:42 AM
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I may be in a minority but I see the value and benefits in the lottery so I've taken a wait and see before I judge view.

As someone who has waited in lines for hours and hours to NOT get what I was waiting for, I can express there is no worse feeling. It totally ruins the day, wasted my time and makes me a grumpy foul fellow. I'd rather be disappointed early via lottery results so then at the very least I can find alternative plans and options. In my experience 99% of the time these alternative plans end up being very enjoyable and I feel much better and OK with not getting my initial hope.

I hear what you are saying, but considering the bold. Now you have people entering who otherwise would not. They win, now all those fans who would have waited in line for Plan A move on to Plan B and if their plan B is your Plan A it just made that a whole lot harder. Especially if those people decide not to show up to the original panel
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 05, 2017, 10:48:40 AM
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I hear what you are saying, but considering the bold. Now you have people entering who otherwise would not. They win, now all those fans who would have waited in line for Plan A move on to Plan B and if their plan B is your Plan A it just made that a whole lot harder. Especially if those people decide not to show up to the original panel
Yeah I referenced this issue later in my post. It creates potential unnecessary competition.

My hope and this is my "wait and see" attitude is how many people are going to enter lotteries they have no business or real desire to attend and thus squeeze out those who really wanted it. I know it will definitely bring in more, I'm human, I'm probably going to enter some lotteries that I like but would not have gone way out of my way for before but if it just takes a simple click? Yeah, I'll click it. If that's my attitude, I know plenty of others will too BUT I'm not going to click on everything. I'd still have some discretion and that's my hope that everyone at least does that. Be prudent in what you choose, really just pick those few items you would've have lined up for, camped out for, etc. That's my plan and I would hope everyone does that too, but I know that won't be the case and that's where I'd like to see how bad/how many no desire but I'll click it winners we get.

Ask me again though on the September 25 after I don't get anything I wanted!  ;) :(
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 05, 2017, 10:53:16 AM
As press I don't get my badges because of Fan Verification, am I ineligible for the lotteries? I don't like this at all.

EDIT: I was able to enter the autograph lotteries last year, never mind. I hope it works the same. There are like four main stage panels I want to see this year as opposed to last year's one.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 11:15:49 AM
yea if you have press you can enter. last year i even won a black sails signing, which was perfect cause i was doing black sails press
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 05, 2017, 11:20:20 AM
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yea if you have press you can enter. last year i even won a black sails signing, which was perfect cause i was doing black sails press

Yeah, I totally forgot that I did autograph signings last year. (I got Shadowhunters, but this was before I watched the show so I couldn't even properly appreciate it.)

That's comforting, but I'm still not a fan of lotteries for panels.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 11:23:53 AM
I'm not either and the more I think about it its new for Panels but also this enter for Group One or Group 2 business and you can't win more than X number in either group actually is very limiting. I mean last year what if you care about autogrpahs and entered all of them this year you are limited to two.

Also what if there are 3 autograph sessions you want in one day but none on other days are you SOL? I think it is wrong to say you can't enter or win more than 2 of that, a panel, or an exclusive per day. Don't like it
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 11:29:23 AM
Also what f you don't have your badges yet when it goes live or by the time entries close...
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 05, 2017, 01:28:42 PM
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Well its happening Lotteries for panels. At least they are only fill half the main stage with lotteries. I am not a fan of this approach

New this year, we're giving fans the opportunity to enter a pre-show lottery for a few of the most popular things to do at NYCC! Check out the FAQ below for more information on how to win and remember, as soon as you receive your badge in the mail you MUST activate your badge to participate. If you haven't yet, activate your badge now and then come back here for more info. No worries if you haven't received your badge in the mail yet. You can still enter the lottery - just be sure to activate your badge as soon as you receive it.

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Pre-Show-Lotteries/

FAQs for archive (updated)

Thursday, September 14 at 2:00 PM/ET to Monday, September 25 at 5:00 PM/ET

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edit: to fan-verify your badge, if you have it in hand:

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/911379723711926273

Upgrade your #NYCC experience! Learn more about NYCC Badge Activation Presented by @directvnow here: http://bit.ly/2ffsvYG

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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 05, 2017, 07:14:35 PM
the more i think about it the more I think this group 1 and 2 stuff should be separated for panels, autos, and exclusives. these are three unique things and should not be entwined with each other.

you can only enter two group 1 events, so first who determines what a group 1 event is, do they categorize something as group 1 or group 2 or do we? Then you can only enter two group 1 things which really screws over the autograph session people. If you lose exclusives or panels there is still a chance for you, for autos your SOL and you only get two shots at it for group 1.

I like this system less and less the more i think about it.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 06, 2017, 07:13:14 AM
This lottery thing is a bad >:( optic all around.

This will surely be address at the Q&A
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 06, 2017, 09:16:06 AM
I know people are upset with the lotteries.  There are pluses to it also.  One people who are true fans but can't sleep or do the long lines now have a chance.  Also it helps with line management.  There have been many times I thought the was about to get trampled to death in a crowd at SDCC.   And while it sounds absurd people have been trampled to death in crowds.  Take that that lady on Black Friday.

I watched the intensity of the Hall H starting this year for Saturday and honestly it was really scary!  Emotions where high and all it takes is one crazy!   

Do I wish we weren't at the point of needing lotteries, yes.   Unfortunately they are becoming necessary do to safety concerns.   I can see this in the future of other cons :(
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 06, 2017, 06:56:55 PM
yeah but this does not eliminate the craziness for panels, in fact it makes it twice as bad except for about 1700 people of the 180,000 people going. I believe main stage holds in the number of 3,000 to 3,500

Both Hammerstein and MSG are unaffected by this lotto so you still have lines and the craziness attached to it
But now for Main Stage half the tickets will be given out so instead of 180,000 fans going for 3,400 seats you have 1,700 fans who won't go crazy trying to get into the panel room but now you have 178,300 trying for the other 1,700 (I know I'm exaggerating the numbers) knowing their chances of getting in have been cut in half. If that is not going to make it worse then I don't know what is.

I only focus on panels not exclusives or autos cause those were lotteries already but this affects that as well as you are limited to how many things you can enter per day. An attendee should be allowed to enter as many things as they want per day and if it is truly random as they say then let the chips fall where they may.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: zuko3984 on September 06, 2017, 11:17:36 PM
I'm not a fan of lotteries for lots of reasons most of which have alread been discussed. But i do think if they are going to go with the lottery they should have went all in and just gave all the seats out by lottery. That way if you don't win you know you can't get in and can go with your plan B. With the way they are doing it with only half the seats going by lottery if you don't win you have to decide if you want to try the regular line where you now have a 50% less chance to get in. All this is going to do is make the non lottery line more crazy because you have a much less chance of getting in then before so you have to get in line even earlier if you want a chance. So if you don;t win you have to wait in line even longer. So for the around 2000 people who win the lottery it makes it better but for anyone else who doesn't win but still decides to try it makes it worse.

Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 07, 2017, 08:58:21 AM
Last year I was able to get in line at 7am on Saturday and got into Iron Fist easily. I dread having to get in line earlier than that because it takes me an hour on the subway to get to the Javits.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 07, 2017, 09:22:16 AM
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But now for Main Stage half the tickets will be given out so instead of 180,000 fans going for 3,400 seats you have 1,700 fans who won't go crazy trying to get into the panel room but now you have 178,300 trying for the other 1,700 (I know I'm exaggerating the numbers)
Didn't we conclude because they count each day of attendance as unique (one person with a  4 day pass is a count of 4 instead of how SDCC counting them as 1) there's really no more than about 40K per day if that? Not that those odds are that much better! lol!

Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 07, 2017, 09:23:51 AM
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these are three unique things and should not be entwined with each other.
Per my earlier post this I agree with. They should have put each as their own lottery. That would have definitely cut down pretty significantly IMO the amount of random "hey I'll just click to enter" entries.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 07, 2017, 12:53:03 PM
Lottery starts Thursday September 14th
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Angology on September 07, 2017, 01:15:03 PM
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Lottery starts Thursday September 14th
Can one of the moderators add a calendar link? Thanks!

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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: debster on September 07, 2017, 02:17:19 PM
I just saw this:

https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Main-Stage-Clearing/ (https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Main-Stage-Clearing/)


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Enter the line for the Panel you want to see and walk straight to the front (or until you hit the back of the line). Every Fan that gets in line will be counted. Once we hit maximum capacity — based on the number of seats available in the Main Stage — that specific Panel's line will close and we will cap the line. Once that line is capped, there is no more room in the Main Stage for this Panel and no one else will be allowed in line.

There will be no overflow room.

So they are assuming that everyone who wins the lottery and signs up for main stage panels are actually going to show up? I feel like that is short sighted, and there will be empty seats at a lot of these panels.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 07, 2017, 03:00:02 PM
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I just saw this:

https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Main-Stage-Clearing/ (https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Main-Stage-Clearing/)


So they are assuming that everyone who wins the lottery and signs up for main stage panels are actually going to show up? I feel like that is short sighted, and there will be empty seats at a lot of these panels.

I don't think we can say that yet.  It says once capped.   They may have a time that winners have to be in line by if they are not then others may be allowed in.   I think this is going to be a little more learn as we go.   I expect lots on mistakes the first year!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: debster on September 07, 2017, 03:08:25 PM
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I don't think we can say that yet.  It says once capped.   They may have a time that winners have to be in line by if they are not then others may be allowed in.   I think this is going to be a little more learn as we go.   I expect lots on mistakes the first year!

I hope so! The website says for both lottery winners and the non-lottery people need to be in line by 35 minutes before the panels -  I'm hoping there will be a standby line to fill in for no shows. 
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 07, 2017, 04:42:22 PM
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I don't think we can say that yet.  It says once capped.   They may have a time that winners have to be in line by if they are not then others may be allowed in.   I think this is going to be a little more learn as we go.   I expect lots on mistakes the first year!
That would be a good idea and I bet they'll use it. You win the lottery but have to be there to check in within 30 minutes of the panel. So for all the no shows you pull from the stand by line after the 50%. That makes good sense and I can see that being pretty effective.

BTW, NCDS I love the old school 2 spaces after the period.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 07, 2017, 04:45:22 PM
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That would be a good idea and I bet they'll use it. You win the lottery but have to be there to check in within 30 minutes of the panel. So for all the no shows you pull from the stand by line after the 50%. That makes good sense and I can see that being pretty effective.

BTW, NCDS I love the old school 2 spaces after the period.  ;) ;D

I got told the other day that a period after a one sentence text means your mad.   I knew I was official old at that moment.  Silly me I thought it meant I could complete a sentence.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 07, 2017, 07:42:25 PM
They have the person with the ticker at the back of the queue where you line up to tap the badge, not when you line up to go to the actual panel. So yes, there are likely to be a lot of empty seats. But I'm sure in the past that people have lined up for wristbands and then later decided not to do the panels.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 12, 2017, 10:35:36 PM
Faqs updated

"No worries if you haven't received your badge in the mail yet or if you placed an International order and need to pick it up at Will Call. You can still enter the lottery - just be sure to activate your badge as soon as you get it (whether in the mail or at Will Call onsite)."

"Does my NYCC Badge need to be activated in order to participate ?

You do not need to activate your badge to enter the lottery, but you DO need to activate your badge to participate in the lottery. Basically what that means is entering the lottery is simply you entering your Fan Verification email and checking off which lotteries you'd like to be entered into. If you win, we'll be tying your winning lotteries to your badge and you'll tap your badge at the Main Stage panel, exhibitor booth, or private autographing session to be let in. That's why it's super important for you to activate your badge once you receive it (whether in the mail or at Will Call). Once it's activated to your Fan Verification account, your winning lotteries will sync automatically. Make sure to activate your badge now if you have your badge and haven't yet."


https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/907755864366485504

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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 13, 2017, 07:30:29 AM
Funko's post on the pre-lottery for their booth

https://funko.com/blogs/news

"NYCC 2017 Booth Procedures!

https://funko.com/blogs/news/nycc-2017-booth-procedures

In order to streamline the process and fairly determine who will be eligible to enter the Funko booth, we are once again using an online lottery system for the opportunity to get into the Funko booth and snag some exclusives!

Participation in this process is required in order to have a chance to visit the Funko booth at NYCC!

Winners will be notified by Friday, September 28 at 2:00pm PT. You will have to confirm your participation if you are selected, so keep an eye on your email!!

Rules:

This random drawing is for a chance to get a ticket to purchase items at the Funko booth.
    "
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 13, 2017, 07:43:10 AM
So having it loaded on your badge is different --it means we can't transfer to someone else through showclix like we did last year.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 13, 2017, 08:16:01 AM
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So having it loaded on your badge is different --it means we can't transfer to someone else through showclix like we did last year.

It does, I am sure this is in response to the SWCO lotteries which were a joke because people entered with multiple addresses and people not going entered.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 13, 2017, 08:23:17 AM
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So having it loaded on your badge is different --it means we can't transfer to someone else through showclix like we did last year.

If you're able to edit the fan-verified email address after you win an exhibitor exclusive lottery, maybe you can "transfer" only during the 48 hrs confirmation phase??

"When do I find out if I'm a winner?

Winners will be notified by Friday, September 28 at 5:00 PM/ET.

What happens if I selected as a winner?

You will be emailed a unique link that allows you to confirm your participation and assign your friends fan verified email addresses to each reservation. Be sure to collect your friends fan verified emails because if your friends are not fan verified, or you enter an incorrect email address, you will not be able to add them to the reservation.

You will only have 48 hours after receiving your email to confirm your participation in each event. If you do not complete this process, you will forfeit your ticket and we'll offer your tickets to other fans. After you confirm your participation, everyone included on your reservation will receive an email and the winnings will be coded into their individual badges."

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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 14, 2017, 11:13:13 AM
if anyone goes in can thy screenshot what you can enter
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 14, 2017, 11:14:12 AM
Group 2 has the Lego, Funko and Imaginext exclusives

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https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/908394380104486912

🚨 The #NYCC pre-show lotteries are now live and run until 9/25! You only need your Fan Verified email to enter: http://bit.ly/2xgTBbV  🚨

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Thursday Group 1 

Group 1

You may choose up to 2 events from this category. Click the sessions below to make your selections. Your selections will be highlighted in green.

PANEL
American Gods with Ricky Whittle, Pablo Schreiber and Yetide Badaki
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PANEL
StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Adam Savage
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM

SIGNING
Lore Cast Signing
11:15 AM

SIGNING
Steven Universe Cast Signing
2:00 PM

SIGNING
Akira Himekawa Signing
6:00 PM


Thursday Group 2

Group 2

You may choose up to 4 events from this category. Click the sessions below to make your selections. Your selections will be highlighted in green.

PANEL
First Look: Batman Ninja
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

PANEL
Michael Rooker Spotlight
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

PANEL
DC Universe Original Movies 10th Anniversary
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

SIGNING
SuperMansion Cast Signing
4:00 PM

EXCLUSIVE
Funko Exclusive
Learn More https://funko.com/blogs/news/tagged/nycc

EXCLUSIVE
Imaginext® DC Super Friendsâ„¢ Batbot Xtreme — New York Comic Con Exclusive
Learn More http://image.email-reedexpo.com/lib/fe661570756602747214/m/1/NYCC17-Imaginext-Exclusive-Details.pdf

EXCLUSIVE
LEGO Exclusives


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Friday Group 1


Group 1

You may choose up to 2 events from this category. Click the sessions below to make your selections. Your selections will be highlighted in green.

PANEL
Kodansha Comics Presents Celebrate Fairy Tail: Live-Sketch and Q&A with Hiro Mashima
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

PANEL
Marvel Television Presents: Marvel’s Runaways
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM

SIGNING
Hey Arnold Cast Signing
4:15 PM

SIGNING
Final Space Cast Signing
5:30 PM

SIGNING
Hiro Mashima Signing and Sketch
4:00 PM

SIGNING
Akira Himekawa Signing
6:30 PM


Group 2

You may choose up to 4 events from this category. Click the sessions below to make your selections. Your selections will be highlighted in green.

PANEL
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency - BBC AMERICA Official Panel
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

PANEL
Exclusive NYCC First Look: Gotham By Gaslight
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

PANEL
DC Doomsday Clock
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SIGNING
Dreamworks Voltron Cast Signing
3:00 PM

SIGNING
The Man in the High Castle Cast Signing
12:30 PM

EXCLUSIVE
Funko Exclusive
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Group 1

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An Hour with Adam Savage
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Psych Reunion and Movie Sneak Peek
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay Presented by Singer
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Archer Cast Signing
1:30 PM

SIGNING
Ash vs Evil Dead Cast Signing
3:00 PM

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Adam Savage Signing
5:30 PM

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Todd McFarlane Signing
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DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, a Netflix Original Series
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Twisted Toonz
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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The Tick Cast Signing
12:15 PM

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Cartoon Network Presents: Let’s Be Heroes! Cast Signing
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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Shannara Chronicles Cast Signing
5:30 PM

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Jack Ryan Cast Signing
4:00 PM

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Robot Chicken Cast Signing
12:30 PM

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Hiro Mashima Signing and Sketch
2:00 PM

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The X-Files
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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The Gifted
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Batman: The Animated Series 25th Anniversary
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM


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World Premiere of Batman vs. Two Face
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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 14, 2017, 11:21:47 AM
Has anyone attending as press done this yet? We don't do fan verification, and it sounds to me like that's going to be an issue.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 14, 2017, 11:24:49 AM
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 14, 2017, 11:25:56 AM
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Has anyone attending as press done this yet? We don't do fan verification, and it sounds to me like that's going to be an issue.

FYI someone on reddit who is going as press said they were able to enter, so it looks like everything is okay. Phew.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 14, 2017, 11:26:13 AM
[member=2819]jamiesugah[/member] 99% sure your email address will be the fan verified email, like it was last year for autogrpahs
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 14, 2017, 11:27:46 AM
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[member=2819]jamiesugah[/member] 99% sure your email address will be the fan verified email, like it was last year for autogrpahs

Good to know, thank you. I'm so antsy about this, I'm freaking out over everything.

EDIT: Important info via their Twitter: each day is on a separate tab, so you have to go through each individually, and you can only submit once, so make sure you've selected everything from all the days that you're entering.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 14, 2017, 12:02:55 PM
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Has anyone attending as press done this yet? We don't do fan verification, and it sounds to me like that's going to be an issue.

I fan verified my email to be safe.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 14, 2017, 12:17:37 PM
They have an Ash vs Evil Dead signing!!!!!!!!  This is my Number 1!!!!!


Grampa Bruce needs to see me, he gets sad when he doesn't!!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Angology on September 14, 2017, 12:43:45 PM
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Thursday
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1364.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr738%2FmllNY%2FFoCC%2520Stuff%2FThursday_zpseffyswg4.png&hash=764eb60c3c88589cda62e00aa4574cce6e9e596d)

Friday
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1364.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr738%2FmllNY%2FFoCC%2520Stuff%2FFriday_zpsmdnnam0z.png&hash=eeec6ec009785080bfdc700bf5b0468f923b2819)

Saturday
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1364.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr738%2FmllNY%2FFoCC%2520Stuff%2FSaturday_zpsc17dq6lo.png&hash=ab284f30c02982ece8555328b18f44587aabce1f)

Sunday
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All that I can see here is the photobuckey third party image.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 14, 2017, 12:58:17 PM
i see photobucket did something with sharing out the images. right above me someone posted
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 14, 2017, 02:40:42 PM
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All that I can see here is the photobuckey third party image.
Me Too! I think they want us to pay now for this.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: debster on September 14, 2017, 03:03:00 PM
I put in two for all the signings I signed up for, so hopefully I'll have an extra to offer here if I win them!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 14, 2017, 03:04:02 PM
(https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21752109_10210350150935042_1382913730534658362_n.jpg?oh=148f6e4674e100767f2f67bc91734c20&oe=5A41AF6C) (https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21731024_10210350150975043_6510751244583246486_n.jpg?oh=b732bb61959cc473a57f9b0b740f7a23&oe=5A529556)

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 14, 2017, 05:30:55 PM
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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 15, 2017, 09:09:43 AM
I think I originally misunderstood the whole Group 1/2 thing, so I want to clarify from someone who's already entered before I get myself all worked up over nothing.

You can pick from both groups, right? It's just the amount of things that you can choose from each group is different.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: DRWHO42 on September 15, 2017, 09:43:32 AM
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Has anyone attending as press done this yet? We don't do fan verification, and it sounds to me like that's going to be an issue.
I am going as press and also fan verified. I do have access to the lottery and will make my selections within the next few days once I figure out what I really want to try for vs any press obligations (which is still in the planning phase).
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 15, 2017, 09:50:56 AM
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I think I originally misunderstood the whole Group 1/2 thing, so I want to clarify from someone who's already entered before I get myself all worked up over nothing.

You can pick from both groups, right? It's just the amount of things that you can choose from each group is different.

Yes, you can pick both Group 1 and Group 2 per day.  On the 'add squad size" page you will see all your lottery picks as well!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170915/ddc20e94893009db758de40df73f76c0.jpg)

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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 15, 2017, 11:09:02 AM
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Yes, you can pick both Group 1 and Group 2 per day.  On the 'add squad size" page you will see all your lottery picks as well!

Oh good, thank you! I was freaking out because I thought I had to decide between the two groups. That makes things much easier.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RTFirefly on September 15, 2017, 01:41:43 PM
Has anyone seen the word on what the Lego exclusives will be? I guess I'll put in for them but if it is something that I don't care about I will be disappointed.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 15, 2017, 01:53:45 PM
lego is very secretive. they always are, i'm even surprised they have one considering they have not the last few years.

at celebration they went back to a set with the detention center but at SDCC it was brickheadz again like in 2016.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: slieberm on September 16, 2017, 04:54:37 PM
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yea if you have press you can enter. last year i even won a black sails signing, which was perfect cause i was doing black sails press

The press contact people seriously told me I couldn't enter. I feel dumb for bothering to ask now.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 16, 2017, 05:01:33 PM
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The press contact people seriously told me I couldn't enter. I feel dumb for bothering to ask now.

The system is different this year so who knows.  If press can't enter then I am done with press.   
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: slieberm on September 16, 2017, 05:07:34 PM
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The system is different this year so who knows.  If press can't enter then I am done with press.

I hear that. This is my first year doing NYCC, and I was shocked that they'd have that kind of policy, when I've never had a problem doing anything else a fan would do at any other con with a press badge.

Considering lotteries are the only way to get into the Funko booth -- or at least they are based on what I read on the Funko blog -- it's ridiculous that they'd even suggest blocking press badges from entering.

"Sorry, you can't spend money with Funko." Yeah, ok.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 16, 2017, 05:51:45 PM
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I hear that. This is my first year doing NYCC, and I was shocked that they'd have that kind of policy, when I've never had a problem doing anything else a fan would do at any other con with a press badge.

Considering lotteries are the only way to get into the Funko booth -- or at least they are based on what I read on the Funko blog -- it's ridiculous that they'd even suggest blocking press badges from entering.

"Sorry, you can't spend money with Funko." Yeah, ok.

Fingers crossed whoever you spoke to was wrong and we end up being able to enter :)
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: rabbitwarren on September 18, 2017, 08:36:42 AM
I also screwed up and only submitted an entry for one day.  I tried emailing them but they won't respond. 
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 09:28:52 AM
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I also screwed up and only submitted an entry for one day.  I tried emailing them but they won't respond.

I hope they make it right for you. 
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 18, 2017, 10:23:55 AM
https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/909574597636427776

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If there was an issue w/ your submission, please email [email protected] w/ your name & Fan Verified email. Then stay tuned. Thanks! 🙂



https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/909574830546092033

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If you emailed, you're being added to a list of submissions that will be reviewed. Please stay tuned. Thanks!



https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/909587214056722432

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We've been doing our best to respond to every message. Please follow-up so it jumps back to the top.


https://twitter.com/phool299/status/909574408100024320

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Q: When will we know if we can retry the lotteries after the submission mishap?

A:  We've been working hard on this. Please stay tuned. Thanks!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 10:32:17 AM
Thanks [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member] !

I hope in those emails someone told them Supermansion only allows you to select 1.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 18, 2017, 11:55:49 AM
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Thanks [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member] !

I hope in those emails someone told them Supermansion only allows you to select 1.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/bd44416d7b46beb42a5a3265ec7b4d75.jpg)

Reading that, you could make the mistake of thinking that's a "+1" box!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 11:57:37 AM
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/bd44416d7b46beb42a5a3265ec7b4d75.jpg)

Reading that, you could make the mistake of thinking that's a "+1" box!

Except all the others let you pick 2.  I like the way you are thinking though.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 12:08:39 PM
We reached our to Reedpop to verify that press can enter the lottery and they said yes.  Just make sure you fan verify your email.  I would assume this would go for pro also.


I feel better knowing we have an official answer from them.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 18, 2017, 12:28:42 PM
I told you you could enter three days ago
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 12:47:10 PM
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I told you you could enter three days ago

Technically you said you thought we could because you did last year.  It's all good though, I like knowing from the actual source.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 18, 2017, 03:47:57 PM
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The press contact people seriously told me I couldn't enter. I feel dumb for bothering to ask now.

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We reached our to Reedpop to verify that press can enter the lottery and they said yes.  Just make sure you fan verify your email.  I would assume this would go for pro also.


I feel better knowing we have an official answer from them.

Thanks for the Press clarification from ReedPop!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 18, 2017, 04:00:51 PM
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I would assume this would go for pro also.


Pros

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Tickets/Professional-Registration/

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What Happens Now:

Badges will begin mailing out at the end of August through early September, so if you don't have it yet don't stress! It's still on the way. If you don't receive your badge by September 25 or so, then you can reach out to [email protected] to see what's up.

Once you get your badge in the mail, you'll need to activate your NYCC Badge in order to take part in any pre-show lotteries, badge tapping towers, activations, and more! (It's required, but it'll also give you a better experience at the show. We promise.) New York Comic Con uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in our badges. This means each NYCC badge contains a personalized microchip and is individually tied to you when you activate the badge to your Fan Verification profile, which you will need to create here, if you do not already have one.  NYCC Fan Verification link (https://www.showclix.com/application/nycc-2017-ftinvr-fanver110210)

Through your badge activation process, you'll now be able to tap your badge at any towers for standby lines at panels, activations, or exhibitor booths. You'll tap your badge, enjoy your next stop at the show, and then receive a text when it's time to come back to that panel, activation, or booth!  This will help cut down on the time you're waiting in line so you can experience all that NYCC has to offer. Your badge is not just your ticket into the show, but also your access to all the great content going on in the Javits Center and around the city.



The details for Pros includes more references to the lottery!


Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 07:01:28 PM
[member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]  you rock!   
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: AzT on September 20, 2017, 08:12:40 AM
https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/910522865061113856

Hey, everyone. If you need your lotteries submission reset, you have until 4:00 PM ET TONIGHT to send your Fan Verified email to us via DM

Please don't email Customer Service b/c they're delayed roughly 24 hours in their replies & we want to make sure we get your email in there!

Tonight you'll get an email around 5PM ET confirming your lottery submission has been reset.

You have until 9/25 at 5:00 PM ET to enter so please take your time.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 20, 2017, 11:27:58 AM
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https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/910522865061113856

Hey, everyone. If you need your lotteries submission reset, you have until 4:00 PM ET TONIGHT to send your Fan Verified email to us via DM

Please don't email Customer Service b/c they're delayed roughly 24 hours in their replies & we want to make sure we get your email in there!

Tonight you'll get an email around 5PM ET confirming your lottery submission has been reset.

You have until 9/25 at 5:00 PM ET to enter so please take your time.

https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/photos/a.10150216824885579.346266.10852735578/10156043770080579/?type=3&permPage=1

from Facebook

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New York Comic Con Please note this is only for people who believe they may have not submitted properly (i.e. did not make selections for all of their NYCC days).

For everyone else, if you clicked submit, it worked! There's no confirmation email. Thanks!

"if you already heard from Kristina, the Event Manager, you're all set."

Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 25, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
Were we supposed to get a confirmation email that we submitted our lottery picks? I got one for the Mark Hamill lottery but not for the others.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 25, 2017, 12:26:41 PM
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Were we supposed to get a confirmation email that we submitted our lottery picks? I got one for the Mark Hamill lottery but not for the others.

Everyone I have asked said they did not get one so that seems to be normal.  I don't like it!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 25, 2017, 04:31:01 PM
I'm still not sold press can enter the lotteries.   I just got an email stating that no badge was attached to my fan verification email but I activated my press badge to it.


Hmmmmmm...... I hate the unknown.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 25, 2017, 05:14:50 PM
I won two signings last year as press. I'm pretty sure that email is just an attempt to push the last bit of Thursday badges. It says I don't have a Thursday badge assigned to my email, which is true, because I have a press badge.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 25, 2017, 06:06:30 PM
it was also commented on the hangout this past weekend that press/pro can enter by RP
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 25, 2017, 07:49:37 PM
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I won two signings last year as press. I'm pretty sure that email is just an attempt to push the last bit of Thursday badges. It says I don't have a Thursday badge assigned to my email, which is true, because I have a press badge.

My fingers are crossed, I just get nervous with new systems.  I know press could enter last year and I hope when they change the system they thought about that.  Remember last year was a ticket and this year loads on the badge.    The signings last year you also had to have your confirmation code like we needed for Mark Hamill.  So while RP may not intend to exclude us I do wonder did they think of us when setting up the system. 

In a few days we will know for sure, until then I will be a skeptic.

I wish they had sent email confirmations like they did for Mark Hamill.   Then I would feel better.  So I wait until the 28th to see if any of us report winning. 
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 27, 2017, 08:46:50 PM
I have to wonder how legit the lottery even is. They contradict themselves in that they say do not enter for days you don't have a ticket "because we know", yet on the lottery log in page there is a message with a link for people who may have won a badge. Who's to say who and who hasn't won a badge?  i'm sure there were many different ways and options where someone may have won a badge... how are these people separated from those who want to enter 100 times but have not won any badges?

My other concern is that you couldn't really sign up for every lottery you wanted.... Because realistically, they will not allow someone to win 2 different signings and 2 different exclusives from the same bracket...  each person will be lucky to win once... i'd assume. So I felt it was important to not fill up all my options, but to only choose my most coveted choice.   
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 28, 2017, 07:36:18 AM
Today is the day!   Good luck everyone.

I'm especially nervous since we have had Reedpop officials tell us both yes and no about press/pro entering!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 28, 2017, 08:52:02 AM
I lied.

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/913410651674021888

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Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 28, 2017, 11:41:30 AM
emails went out stating they are coming tomorrow but no word on if you have 48 hours still.

given the biggest jewish holiday starts tomorrow night this is a big issue for me. i may not even be able to check what i won until sat evening around 8 pm.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 28, 2017, 01:29:27 PM
I thought most Jewish holidays envolved what you can ans can not eat... i didnt know during certain holidays that you weren't allowed to check your email....LOL
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 28, 2017, 01:29:44 PM
Interesting the email also only came to the inbox that I entered with,  which was also my press email
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 28, 2017, 01:31:33 PM
I follow the bigger holidays more religiously and for this one that means fasting,  prayer (lots or prayer), and no online
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 28, 2017, 01:33:34 PM
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I lied.

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/913410651674021888

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This pretty much means we crashed their servers with so many lottery entries. 10 bucks says there will be a lot of unhappy people tomorrow.   Was interested to see that i recieved emails for each of the emails that entered. I still dont think they can separate them or properly  know who has a badge, who doesn't and for what days.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 28, 2017, 01:37:15 PM
What are the chances that someone will win different lotteries for the same day?  Slim to none?
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Post by: jamiesugah on September 28, 2017, 01:58:15 PM
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What are the chances that someone will win different lotteries for the same day?  Slim to none?

Last year I won two signings at the same time.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 28, 2017, 03:00:44 PM
I received a nice email from Reedpop today that the customer service representative that said press could not enter was 100% wrong.

I feel better now that I don't have conflicting information and I appreciate that they took the time to follow-up.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 28, 2017, 03:09:49 PM
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What are the chances that someone will win different lotteries for the same day?  Slim to none?

Since the lotteries include main stage panels, I would actually think there's a pretty decent chance.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 28, 2017, 05:18:06 PM
This really depends on if each is random or if they are contingent on each other. 
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 28, 2017, 05:26:52 PM
I would hope that they're totally random otherwise why let you choose more than one panel a day?
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 28, 2017, 07:03:14 PM
I can see it might be conditional on times, but it shouldn't be more conditional than that.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 29, 2017, 07:17:54 AM
I am thinking since its a "new" system, that they are entering all at once. Othdrwise why not have us sign up for individual events separately? If each lottery was separate most people would only sign up for the ones they wanted. By putting them all together and grouping thsm, they are more or less telling us that we can only win 1 per group... so it very unlikely that someone will win the lego and Jack Ryan on Saturday....  same group so likely only 1 win possible.

I am guessing they do this as they can give out more wins this way.... figuring people will be happy to win 1 thing as opposed to someone winning none and someone else winning 3...

Of course this is only opinion. I still dont like lotteries.... i prefer to have due dilegence provide a person with a reward.

Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 07:34:23 AM
I think it is a lottery and you will be able to win for as many things as you enter for.

I think the grouping was their way of creating a system of what they think were the more 'hot' panels and limiting you to entering those panels, but not necessarily to only limit you to one thing per group.

Also there is no preference within the group. Say I enter and win Funko and Lego one day how would they decide which one that you won for and to offer to you. One person may want Funko another person would want Lego.

I just think the system was new and needs a lot of tinkering for future years, if they continue with it, which I personally am still against for Main Stage panels...
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Devorah on September 29, 2017, 02:01:37 PM
Emails are starting to go out.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 02:15:12 PM
One email telling you everything you won.

I got three things.  Sucks
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RTFirefly on September 29, 2017, 02:20:33 PM
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One email telling you everything you won.

I got three things.  Sucks

I got 0. Literally 0 out of 3 days.

My girlfriend got: Funko, Lego, and Ash vs. the Evil Dead
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 02:20:52 PM
No Ash or Funko for me :(
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 29, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
You got three? I only got one.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 02:21:32 PM
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I got 0. Literally 0 out of 3 days.

My girlfriend got: Funko, Lego, and Ash vs. the Evil Dead


I am soooooooo jealous of Ash vs. the Evil Dead
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Post by: RTFirefly on September 29, 2017, 02:22:45 PM
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I am soooooooo jealous of Ash vs. the Evil Dead

I am pretty stoked about this one. She gets a plus one on that one so I get to go meet Bruce Campbell.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 02:24:35 PM
it looks like even for exclusives you could change the verified email if you wanted to gift to someone
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 02:26:51 PM
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I am pretty stoked about this one. She gets a plus one on that one so I get to go meet Bruce Campbell.

Just keep rubbing it in!   


If you need me I will be crying in my pillow.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: feminenemy on September 29, 2017, 02:27:56 PM
A big fat 0 for me too  :(
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Devorah on September 29, 2017, 02:30:30 PM
I got one and my daughter got one. No Funko :(
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: debster on September 29, 2017, 02:32:27 PM
I got X-files, Lego and the Gifted! X-files was my number one thing I wanted to see at the con so I'm excited!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 29, 2017, 02:35:02 PM
I got nothing. Multiple choices on all four days, and nothing.  :(
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Violet on September 29, 2017, 02:36:10 PM
My husband got an email 5 min ago that he got nothing. I still have yet to receive my email.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 02:38:06 PM
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I got X-files, Lego and the Gifted! X-files was my number one thing I wanted to see at the con so I'm excited!


Congrats.    You have all the luck!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Violet on September 29, 2017, 02:39:34 PM
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My husband got an email 5 min ago that he got nothing. I still have yet to receive my email.

Correction: I just now received my email. And got nothing. Oh well! We only have Thurs badges anyway, so less opportunities to win something.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 29, 2017, 02:39:48 PM
In my group between 5 of us, we got Rooker, 2 Runways, Gifted, and one Funko.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 29, 2017, 02:44:18 PM
If I have extra slots for Rooker does anyone want in? And does anybody have an extra slot for x-filed?
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 29, 2017, 02:45:14 PM
I coordinated with some friends and I haven't heard from them yet, so I still may be able to get in to the panels I wanted, but this is such a bummer.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: debster on September 29, 2017, 02:47:50 PM
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Congrats.    You have all the luck!

I'm usually not this lucky, but I'm not going to complain! :)
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: feminenemy on September 29, 2017, 02:48:02 PM
Yeah xfiles was the only thing I really wanted but no one in my party got anything  😕 Guess we'll just try on day of - congrats to all the winners though!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 29, 2017, 02:48:38 PM
Won a Lego for Saturday
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 02:51:50 PM
I have one dirk gently spot open.  Also looking for 1 spot for American Gods

No lego for me of course
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NYRider on September 29, 2017, 02:52:27 PM
I won nothing.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 29, 2017, 02:53:37 PM
Also got DC Doomsday
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 29, 2017, 02:55:35 PM
I have nothing to trade, but if someone has an extra spot in the Voltron panel, I will love you forever.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mdla on September 29, 2017, 02:56:29 PM
Got nada... oh well.  Will have to live with shared Funko exclusives.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 02:56:46 PM
has anyone else noticed that the exclusives box is not blocked out, i.e. you can technicaly gift an exclusive to someone else
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 03:00:08 PM
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I have one dirk gently spot open.  Also looking for 1 spot for American Gods

No lego for me of course

I can get you American gods.

I'm looking for

x-files and the gifted.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: jamiesugah on September 29, 2017, 03:02:15 PM
So one of my friends got American Gods (yay!) so I'm in for that, and another one of my friends gave me her extra spot in the Psych panel, so that's something. Still bummed I didn't get anything (three of us tried for Voltron and nada so I am still hoping some kind soul will bestow upon me an extra seat for that).

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has anyone else noticed that the exclusives box is not blocked out, i.e. you can technicaly gift an exclusive to someone else

From what I'm seeing, it seems like you can remove yourself and give away all your spots for anything. Someone on reddit is trying to do that with some of his friends.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 03:05:57 PM
I don
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I can get you American gods.

I'm looking for

x-files and the gifted.

appreciated the american gods spot. i can keep my eyes open for those two. do you need my email to enter for it

jewish holiday starting in 10 minutes i'll be off after 6:20 until almost 8 pm tomorrow
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Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 03:07:25 PM
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I don
appreciated the american gods spot. i can keep my eyes open for those two. do you need my email to enter for it

jewish holiday starting in 10 minutes i'll be off after 6:20 until almost 8 pm tomorrow


Yes just send me your fan verified account
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Quislings on September 29, 2017, 03:08:37 PM
I maxed out my seats and my choices for every day and ended up with 5 things: Michael Rooker spotlight, Dirk Gently panel, Psych Reunion panel, The Gifted Panel, and the Final Space signing.

I have to coordinate with some friends, but I should have some slots open and if I can take myself out of any of them because of new scheduling conflicts, I may have a few more.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 29, 2017, 03:10:54 PM
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I maxed out my seats and my choices for every day and ended up with 5 things: Michael Rooker spotlight, Dirk Gently panel, Psych Reunion panel, The Gifted Panel, and the Final Space signing.

I have to coordinate with some friends, but I should have some slots open and if I can take myself out of any of them because of new scheduling conflicts, I may have a few more.
Would love that Psych spot.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 29, 2017, 03:11:46 PM
I will take anyone's plus one for Ash vs Evil Dead if they have one.  All I to offer is american gods panel.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 29, 2017, 03:14:47 PM
[member=2339]NCDS[/member] check our conversation in google hangouts
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RDlenix on September 29, 2017, 03:19:38 PM
My firstborn for access to the Batman 25th Anniversary panel ❤❤ I won exactly nothing from the lottery. Sour luck.

I would also love a funko OR someone who won willing to coordinate with me. I'm trying to get the sailor moon exclusive for my brother. Looks like it is a shared exclusive so I might be able to snag it but I'd rather pick it up at the con.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 29, 2017, 03:23:12 PM
Anyone win Batman: TAS 25th?
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Godolphin on September 29, 2017, 03:31:46 PM
I know some people got completely shut out. Where others won multiple things. Must have been a true lottery.
I didn't win any signings which makes me sad.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 29, 2017, 03:33:22 PM
And my friend got Gufted and Funko for the same time, so they didn't even filter for that.
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Post by: debster on September 29, 2017, 03:35:51 PM
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And my friend got Gufted and Funko for the same time, so they didn't even filter for that.

Two of the things I won (X-files and Gifted) were in the same group on the same day, so they may not have sorted by that either.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Boukenred on September 29, 2017, 03:38:51 PM
Anyone won Hiro Mashima signings? I didn't won any of the lotto; but I can trade an autograph Gal Gadot item for it.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: zuko3984 on September 29, 2017, 03:41:09 PM
I got the Ash vs Evil Dead signing and the Jack Ryan signing. One of my friends got the Gifted panel, the Jack Ryan Signing and the lego exclusive. The other friend got nothing. I'm happy with what i got. The only thing is the confirmation email has the time of the signings but not where they are going to be. Unless i'm just missing it. I guess i'll just ask someone where it will be at the convention.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: RighteousRita on September 29, 2017, 03:41:29 PM
I have 1 slot available for DC Doomsday Clock.
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Post by: jamiesugah on September 29, 2017, 03:42:26 PM
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I got the Ash vs Evil Dead signing and the Jack Ryan signing. One of my friends got the Gifted panel, the Jack Ryan Signing and the lego exclusive. The other friend got nothing. I'm happy with what i got. The only thing is the confirmation email has the time of the signings but not where they are going to be. Unless i'm just missing it. I guess i'll just ask someone where it will be at the convention.

Pretty sure the limited signings are up where the press/exhibitor lounge is. It's marked on one of the maps.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Quislings on September 29, 2017, 03:54:05 PM
Okay, so (as long as I can remove my own email from a slot) I've got:
I'll update the numbers as I give them out.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: comiclover86 on September 29, 2017, 04:12:32 PM
I know it's not much but if anyone doesn't want the lego exclusive Could you please send it me or I can pick it up at the con. I won zilch, nothing, nada. I'm bummed.

Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: rabbitwarren on September 29, 2017, 04:23:41 PM
I got x files but nothing else. And I have tix for all 4 days.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 29, 2017, 04:25:00 PM
I can trade you a Rooker for an x-files.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: karatekid on September 29, 2017, 05:33:51 PM
Have a Lego that I would love to trade for a Funko or at the very least maybe you can grab me a handful of items you're not wanting!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on September 29, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
Is anyone able to change the emails on their Lego lotteries?
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Kittenwitt on September 29, 2017, 06:44:41 PM
Does anyone have an extra Jack Ryan signing that they would be willing to trade for a The Tick signing? Thanks!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 29, 2017, 07:20:01 PM
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Is anyone able to change the emails on their Lego lotteries?

I've tried on two devices and the cursor doesn't move to edit the email. My badge is activated for that day, so not sure if that's the reason.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 29, 2017, 10:30:35 PM
So i have a Funko that says " on Sunday, October 7th at 3pm"   

2 problems, Sunday is October 8th and Since the convention closes at 5 on Sunday i doubt they have a time slot that late?? 

It urks me that they did not better explain the lottery and how it works. I only listed 1 item per grouping in fear i could only win 1 per group and now i hear that some people won 2 or 3 items in a grouping....   this sucks... and if it is 3pm Sunday.... its not like they will have much left.  Whats the point?   And no i am not giving it up.... just really mad about it.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sefton42 on September 30, 2017, 05:44:49 AM
Glad you said something, my friend got a Funko that said the same thing, and she didn't notice.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Quislings on September 30, 2017, 05:59:59 AM
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So i have a Funko that says " on Sunday, October 7th at 3pm"   

2 problems, Sunday is October 8th and Since the convention closes at 5 on Sunday i doubt they have a time slot that late?? 

It urks me that they did not better explain the lottery and how it works. I only listed 1 item per grouping in fear i could only win 1 per group and now i hear that some people won 2 or 3 items in a grouping....   this sucks... and if it is 3pm Sunday.... its not like they will have much left.  Whats the point?   And no i am not giving it up.... just really mad about it.

Last year, their ticketing times were 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

I had a 1:30 PM on Sunday, but I actually got into the booth by 12:20 and was done by 1:00 PM. I feel like the general consensus was that the final wave of the day every day was slim pickings because they restocked once between the 10:30 and 1:30 waves and then opened the booth for everyone after the 4:00 wave.
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Post by: conventiongeek on September 30, 2017, 08:22:48 AM
Yea... last year.... but at SDCC they never even restocked so if you werent first in each day, there wasnt much left.  Not counting on any restocking.... if it is 3pm Sunday... my choices may only be the Westworld Delores Pop....ugh.
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Post by: karatekid on September 30, 2017, 10:41:27 AM
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Last year, their ticketing times were 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

I had a 1:30 PM on Sunday, but I actually got into the booth by 12:20 and was done by 1:00 PM. I feel like the general consensus was that the final wave of the day every day was slim pickings because they restocked once between the 10:30 and 1:30 waves and then opened the booth for everyone after the 4:00 wave.
I was also told by one of the workers of the Funko booth that they restock for the morning and once for the early afternoon shift and then it's whatever is left for the last time.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: blainewad on September 30, 2017, 11:13:27 AM
again, i didnt win anything for the 2 days i'm going. only a bummer cuz i REALLY wanted that Hiro Mashima signing for my niece. she loves Fairy Tail and wanting to draw Natsu is what got her interested in art. mad that i can't wait in line for a wristband to this one.

- P
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 30, 2017, 11:28:26 AM
Hey everyone.   So a few of my friends won American gods.  We were blessed with American Gods and nothing else.  I compiled our top wants below

Here is what we need.  Please PM me if you would like to trade.

X-files
Lore Signing
Ash Signing
Funko 

Thank you to those who already traded with me and others.  This community is amazing!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: conventiongeek on September 30, 2017, 11:41:55 AM
I was unable to change the email address... I assume the same for everyone else?
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 30, 2017, 11:47:41 AM
panels, yes. exclusive, no.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 30, 2017, 11:59:52 AM
I suspect everyone who did it right away and then posted they could publicly got that shut down pretty fast
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Post by: SamTurtledove on September 30, 2017, 12:01:16 PM
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again, i didnt win anything for the 2 days i'm going. only a bummer cuz i REALLY wanted that Hiro Mashima signing for my niece. she loves Fairy Tail and wanting to draw Natsu is what got her interested in art. mad that i can't wait in line for a wristband to this one.

- P

Sorry to hear.  He's supposed to have signings at Funimation booth on Sunday https://kodanshacomics.com/2017/09/13/hiro-mashima-nyc-fairy-tail/  and at a bookstore in NY (Friday raffle info here https://usa.kinokuniya.com/event-calendar/2017/10/6/hiro-mashima )
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: sisconda on September 30, 2017, 03:05:46 PM
Where are people going to even see if they can change the e-mail on their lotteries? I won a signing, activated it, it said it was activated, but I don't see anywhere on the site where it lists the lotteries I've won or are attached to my badge...
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: med357 on September 30, 2017, 03:11:45 PM
Did anyone win Xfiles panel tickets and have an extra they aren't going to use?  My friend and I are HUGE fans but we didn't win so we are looking for some help!  Thanks!!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: zuko3984 on September 30, 2017, 03:12:02 PM
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Where are people going to even see if they can change the e-mail on their lotteries? I won a signing, activated it, it said it was activated, but I don't see anywhere on the site where it lists the lotteries I've won or are attached to my badge...

On the page where you activated the signing that you won you should have seen a space for your email address. It may have already been filled in, mine was. If what you won was for more then one then there was empty spaces to fill in the email address of the other people who would be going. Once you submitted that you can no longer change it to someone else. You should have then gotten an email confirming that you are confimred for that event. I don;t think there is any where on the site to check anything else. It's supposed to automatically attach everything to your badge. As long as you got the email confirmation that you are confimred you should be good.
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: mllNY on September 30, 2017, 05:48:29 PM
OK I Have spots in Drik Gently (3)
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: NCDS on September 30, 2017, 06:54:21 PM
Okay so we now have American gods and Psych

Still looking for

X-files
Lore signing
Ash vs Evil Dead Signing
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: Quislings on September 30, 2017, 07:49:38 PM
All I've got left to offer and I'm submitting early in the morning when I wake up, so hit me up if you need any of these slots:
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: blainewad on September 30, 2017, 08:45:41 PM
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Sorry to hear.  He's supposed to have signings at Funimation booth on Sunday https://kodanshacomics.com/2017/09/13/hiro-mashima-nyc-fairy-tail/  and at a bookstore in NY (Friday raffle info here https://usa.kinokuniya.com/event-calendar/2017/10/6/hiro-mashima )

thanx, sam :D i did hear about and enter for the friday bookstore signing, but unfortunately friday is the only nycc day i have my niece for. fingers crossed for our last resort, but i'll still make sure she has fun at the con anyway!!
Title: Re: NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries....
Post by: SwagCollector on September 30, 2017, 08:52:37 PM
I have two Doomsday Clock panel spots, if anyone wants them. Will be submitting early in the AM. Let me know ASAP.
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Post by: karatekid on October 01, 2017, 12:15:00 AM
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if it is 3pm Sunday... my choices may only be the Westworld Delores Pop....ugh.
I love Westworld and I love Delores!  ^-^
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Post by: NCDS on October 01, 2017, 08:30:42 AM
3- american Gods panel
1- DC Universe Original Movies 10th Anniversary panel

1-Psych (2 if you can trade a lore or Ash Signing slot)


Need to know ASAP
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Post by: Boukenred on October 01, 2017, 10:00:57 AM
If anyone has a spots for Hiro Mashima's signing and sketch, please let me know. I can always trade you an items for it.
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Post by: NCDS on October 01, 2017, 12:14:06 PM
My friends submitted.   We found homes for almost all slots.


A huge thank you to everyone on this forum for coming here and sharing their extra slots!   This community works because of you!
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Post by: NCDS on October 03, 2017, 11:56:54 AM
We have another chance at Funko!!!!

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/915286857516273665


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4xKDEHkhZvw/WdPeNnn80DI/AAAAAAAAMbU/zEcFVbPqB7M3zCKvjyHKQVTiZ8LX7maYACL0BGAYYCw/h546/2017-10-03.png)
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Post by: RTFirefly on October 03, 2017, 11:57:40 AM
I actually just got an e-mail and I won a shot at the Lego exclusive so whatever they did worked.
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Post by: NCDS on October 03, 2017, 12:05:52 PM
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I actually just got an e-mail and I won a shot at the Lego exclusive so whatever they did worked.

But now I am sad because of no email :(
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Post by: karatekid on October 03, 2017, 01:37:39 PM
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I actually just got an e-mail and I won a shot at the Lego exclusive so whatever they did worked.
Anyone else "win" in this second round?
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Post by: jamiesugah on October 03, 2017, 01:49:36 PM
Not me. Again. :(

Does anyone know if they're going to do a second lottery for people who didn't confirm panel spots, or do you think they'll just allocate them to the Queue Hall line?
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Post by: NCDS on October 03, 2017, 02:07:38 PM
I just read online from someone they took their 2nd spot away and then they won again. 

They are failing!
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Post by: blainewad on October 03, 2017, 04:19:21 PM
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I just read online from someone they took their 2nd spot away and then they won again. 

They are failing!

on the funko board! hey, fellow funatic. yeah, i didnt get picked again either, but i kinda gave up hope on that one and am still holding out for the Mashima luck fairies instead. i'll take that sig over pops this year. that superman pop, tho! want it!! good luck with the second chance lottery, all!

- P
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Post by: everlastingwhy on October 03, 2017, 06:02:05 PM
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I just read online from someone they took their 2nd spot away and then they won again. 

They are failing!

woaaaa wtfffffffff
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Post by: NCDS on October 05, 2017, 04:53:56 AM
Hi Guys I wrote a blog on my view of the Pre-lottery http://friendsofcc.com/2017/10/04/nycc-2017-reflection-on-the-pre-lottery/

@Skeetersez on twitter had a few discussion points I wanted to hit.

1.  They say that very few neighborhoods are unsafe in NYC.   I think this is up for interpretation of safe.  I have been told by several people living in the city that they would not do it and these are braver people than me!  Last year we had a forum member get up early to line up for Madison Square Guardian.  It was not a pleasant experience and she was very scared by an individual that would not leave her alone.  Luckily other people were in line.  They had to wait until MSG opened to get security involved.  At this time I am not comfortable stating anywhere  is safe to sleep out and would say do so at your own risk.

2. They said the results were late due to the Jewish Holiday.   It is my understanding based on the email we received from NYCC that results were due to a large amount of data and had problems processing it.  The Jewish Holiday was a concern for some people though because they wanted to ensure they had enough time after receiving the results to assign things since they would not be online.

3. No wristbands for panels, it's a lottery, badge taps or FCFS.   I apologize  a few years back they use to give wristbands for the panel but as of now they do tap your badge.   I should more clear on tht and mixed up my processes from year to year.

Whats your guys thoughts? 
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Post by: sefton42 on October 05, 2017, 05:04:23 AM
I did MSG last year both days and got there really early each day. There's no reason to camp out. The people sitting in the very front got there between 4 and 5 am.  I didn't witness any issues on my side, although one guy wanted us to be impressed that he'd gotten his picture taken with Chucky. A strange way to break the ice. But honestly, if you get there around when the ReedPop folks do, between 8 and 8:30, you'll probably still have a good seat.
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Post by: NCDS on October 10, 2017, 07:29:56 AM
I think there is also a big difference between being a female and male in lines at those hours.   
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Post by: sefton42 on October 10, 2017, 07:43:39 AM
I only did the early morning thing on Friday this year, but the only two issues I saw were really confusion as to where the line was supposed to be before 8:30, and where ReedPop has us line up initially we had to leave a gap because there was puke, but the facilities people cleaned that up.  Otherwise, nobody really bothered us at the front of the line.  I got there between 5-5:15 and there were about 10 people ahead of me.

I will say this though -- at that hour of the morning, I did not want to walk there.  And there are a lot of homeless people around there, so it helps to know exactly where you're going.  And to see some other people in line there already.