Emerald City Comic Con 2024
3/3/2024
Emerald City Comic Con 2024 took place this weekend in downtown Seattle celebrating all things pop culture. Like every year Galactic Figures was on location to scout for anything Star Wars related, specifically Star Wars action figures and Star Wars toys. This year's biggest pop culture event in Seattle was held at the Seattle Convention Center's Arch building, where all the celebrities and photo ops were located, while the Summit building hosted the majority of ECCC activities. Both Seattle Convention Center locations are just a short walk from the Westlake Light Rail station.
This year's Emerald City Comic Con brought a unique Star Wars experience, highlighted by the legendary Billy Dee Williams, famous for his role as Lando Calrissian. Fans had the exclusive opportunity to meet him in person on Thursday and Friday, with autograph sessions available—a rare treat for long-time fans of the franchise. His Friday panel at noon, promoting his new book What Have We Here?, offered a special perk: attendees received an autographed copy of the book for an additional $32, making it a memorable event for Star Wars collectors and fans alike.
Adding to the excitement, Christopher Lloyd, who made a fun appearance as Commissioner Helgait in The Mandalorian, was also on hand for autographs, making it a great weekend for fans of the galaxy far, far away. Though the lineup was more intimate than previous years, it provided fans with personal and meaningful connections with these iconic actors.
Billy Dee Williams @ Emerald City Comic Con 2024
This year's exploration of Emerald City Comic Con's show floor unveiled a surprising scarcity of Star Wars action figures and Star Wars toys in general. Amidst the expansive array of vendors and booths, only a couple of small stalls featured Star Wars collectibles. It was unexpected, given the convention's history of having a good selection of Kenner and modern Star Wars toy vendors on the show floor (have a look at last year's write-up). Despite walking the floor several times however there just wasn't much to find when it came to Star Wars figures.
One of two booths we found selling Star Wars action figures at Emerald City Comic Con 2024
Once again, the 501st and the Northwest Droid Builders made a formidable presence at this year's event. Throughout the fourth floor, an assortment of droids could be seen weaving through the crowds, adding an extra layer of immersion to the convention experience. Moreover, the Star Wars Experience room provided attendees with exciting photo opportunities alongside intricately crafted Star Wars props and dedicated cosplayers. It was a testament to the vibrant creativity and passion of the fan community that thrives within events like these.
For seasoned Star Wars fans who attend Emerald City Comic Con regularly, this year's event provided the classic, beloved experiences they’ve come to enjoy, though it also presented exciting possibilities for the future. Imagine how epic it would be to have a Stormtrooper parade led by Darth Vader marching through the convention center, or a massive Star Wars cosplay group photo shoot outside. Perhaps Roxy the Rancor could make an appearance, or even some Star Wars-themed cars could be on display to wow the crowd. And wouldn't it be fantastic to see TaunTauns return next year? The potential for even more creative Star Wars fun at future conventions is limitless!
The artist alley was phenomenal this year with lots of creative Star Wars offerings, from stickers and art prints to jewelry and pins, there was a wide range of amazing items on display for purchase for Star Wars fans.
Looking optimistically towards 2025, let's hope that Emerald City Comic Con will bring more Star Wars celebrities to the guest lineup again which will hopefully inject a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation. Moreover, the absence of vendors specializing in toys was palpable, leaving a void that yearns to be filled by the colorful array of action figures and collectibles that have become synonymous with Emerald City Comic Con in year's past. The convention was a lot of fun again, but let's hope for more Star Wars newness in 2025!
Thank you to ReedPop! for having Galactic Figures come out again to cover the event!
Have a look at our Instagram Reel from Emerald City Comic Con!