The Most Expensive Items at San Diego Comic-Con 2019: A Journey Through the Swag
Summary
San Diego Comic-Con is home to a plethora of pop culture merchandise, from comic books to movie props. In this Q&A article, we follow the journey of an expert as he searches for the most expensive items available at the convention. From Transformers to flamethrowers, we discover the true extent of the prices customers are willing to pay for a piece of their favorite fandom.
Table of Contents
- The Search for Expensive Swag
- High-End Toys and Replicas
- The Ultimate Movie Prop: Harrison Ford’s Whip
- Alien Flamethrowers and Precious Comics
- The Dream of Being a Comic Book Dealer
The Search for Expensive Swag
The exhibit hall at San Diego Comic-Con is a treasure trove of pop culture merchandising, where visitors can find everything from comic books to movie props. In this post, we follow an expert at the convention who set out on a mission to find the most expensive item on sale. Starting with a Titan Class Metroplex Transformer at $162, they continue their search for ever more costly items.
High-End Toys and Replicas
With a Deluxe Choco King Mazinger Z retailing at $37, the questioner soon discovers that there are more expensive items available at Comic-Con. They head to Enovo to see a production quality Next Generation uniform set retailing at $2,300, but this is not the dream. The expert suggests heading to Mondo, where they hire top artists to create new movie posters for old classics. The expert’s King Kong poster sold for $18,000, an impressive sum, but not quite the most expensive item at Comic-Con.
The Ultimate Movie Prop: Harrison Ford’s Whip
Next, the expert and questioner head to a booth where they find themselves holding Harrison Ford’s whip from the Indiana Jones movies. Valued at a whopping $75,000, this is the highest priced item on offer at this point.
Alien Flamethrowers and Precious Comics
The search takes an even more exciting turn as they find Sigourney Weaver’s flamethrower from Alien, priced at $95,000. But the ultimate find is yet to come. Moving on to comic books, they discover Action Comics Number One, the first appearance of Superman, priced at an incredible $600,000. And not to be outdone, Detective Comics Number 27, Batman’s first appearance, is worth $660,000. Together, they make up a collection worth over a million dollars.
The Dream of Being a Comic Book Dealer
The expert concludes the journey by expressing his love for comic books and the thrill of dealing in them. For him, it’s a dream come true to be able to help fans and collectors buy, sell and invest in their favorite comics.
Conclusion
San Diego Comic-Con is a haven for fans of pop culture, where they can indulge their love for their favorite movies, TV shows and comics by purchasing props, toys and collectibles. But as this article shows, those who are dedicated enough can expect to pay a hefty sum for the most prized items on offer. With items ranging from a $162 Transformer to a $660,000 comic book, it’s clear that there is no limit to how much fans are willing to pay for the ultimate memorabilia.
