A month ago we teased the Special Ticket Packages for NYCC and NYAF. Today, we're revealing the details. And -- next week -- noon EST on July 15, they're going on sale. First, a word: General tickets to both conventions are available now and provide attendees access to the show floor, panels, screenings, autographing, and guests. You can get into 99% of everything that goes on, but for fans wanting additional perks, earlier access, or guaranteed seats, NYCC’s and NYAF’s special packages offer added benefits to both shows. Ranging from general packages which supply convenience for fans who seek easy access, to reserved seating for NYAF’s Saturday Night concert, to a Stan Lee Dream Package which supplies exclusive merchandise and a meet-and-greet with Stan Lee, the NYCC and NYAF Special Ticket Packages are designed for fans wishing to get more from the cons.
We listen to our fans and adjust our upgraded tickets every year based on attendee wants and need. This year, we’ve created a number of different packages in order to suit individual tastes and interests. Rather than offer a one-size-fits-all package, we’ve tailored multiple packages to serve the breadth of our fanbase. We want people to have the con experience that they are looking for and these packages allow people to have the flexibility to choose the experience they want.
NYCC and NYAF encourage attendees to buy their packages early as quantities are limited – and Special Ticket Packages have sold out in the past.
Special Access Package (limited to 350 fans) - $150
For fans who want to be the first on the show floor, want to grab all the exclusives they can carry, and want to keep them safe and sound in a special lounge, look no further than the Special Access Package. You’ll be the first fans into the con each day, and with a separate entrance, you’ll always skip the line no matter when you come back in. Plus, the lounge and coat check will give you places to stow your swag and kick up your feet away from the masses.
-Limited Edition NYCC/NYAF Badge
-First access to the show floor
-Separate entrance to the show floor
-VIP Lounge
-VIP Coat Check
-NYCC or NYAF 2010 poster
IGN Theater Package (Limited to 100 fans) - $300
The IGN Theater is where NYCC’s and NYAF’s biggest events will be held. From movies and television to the most prolific names from the worlds of comics and anime, it’s all in the IGN, and you won’t need to worry about waiting in line or getting in with this package. The IGN Theater Package will save you a seat for everything in our Special Events Hall all weekend long.
-NYCC/NYAF Weekend Pass
-Guaranteed seating for all events in the IGN Theater/Special Events Hall
Stan Lee Friday Experience Package (Limited to 65 fans) - $400 per ticket
Stan “The Man” Lee. His name is synonymous with comic books. And he’s coming to NYCC. If you’re a disciple of Stan or a soldier in his Twitter army, this Experience Package will assure you time before the master. Stan’s autographings and events will become one of the biggest parts of NYCC, and with this ticket, you’ll not only get to meet Stan the Man, but you’ll get to spend some private time with only him and other VIPs. (Stan is signing both Friday and Saturday, and – as such – this package comes in Friday and Saturday varieties.)
-NYCC/NYAF Weekend Pass
-Meet-and-Greet with Stan Lee on Friday, October 8
-Autograph from Stan Lee
-Stan Lee PopFun Collector’s Glass
-Signed Stan Lee and J. Scott Campbell Lithograph
-Guaranteed seating in all of Stan Lee’s panels
Stan Lee Saturday Experience Package (Limited to 65 fans) - $400 per ticket
-NYCC/NYAF Weekend Pass
-Meet-and-Greet with Stan Lee on Saturday, October 9
-Autograph from Stan Lee
-Stan Lee PopFun Collector’s Glass
-Signed Stan Lee and J. Scott Campbell Lithograph
-Guaranteed seating in all of Stan Lee’s panels
NYAF Concert and Masquerade Experience (Limited to 200 fans) - $150 per ticket
The New York Anime Festival will present a concert on Saturday night featuring a Japanese voice actress you may have heard of. We’ll be announcing her name in the coming days, but start getting ready now. She has performed voices and songs in over 40 anime series, and with this package, you’re guaranteed to hear her voice as she sings some of her favorite songs Saturday night at NYAF. And, not only does this ticket include reserved seating for her concert, but it also guarantees seating for the Masquerade following the performance!
-NYAF/NYCC Weekend Pass
-Guaranteed, reserved seating for NYAF Concert, Saturday night in the IGN/Theater/Special Events Hall
-Guraranteed, reserved seating for the Masquerade, Saturday night in the IGN Theater/Special Events Hall
Special Ticket Packages go on sale on July 15th at 12 Noon EST. Standard tickets for NYCC and NYAF are already available and may currently be purchased at www.nycomiccon.com or www.nyanimefestival.com.
