The third annual New York Comic Con opens later this week and we're excited to bring you and up close look at this year's show, special events and some of the new products on display throughout this weekend's must-see convention!

EVENTS:

Friday 04/18/08 @ 7:00 PM - 1E03
Join Diamond Select Toys' Director Chuck Terceira, Project Manager Robert Yee and Chief Designer Uriel Caton for a glimpse of what's to come for the number one block figure brand in the world. Ask your questions, make your requests and get a sneak peek at future Minimate designs!

EXCLUSIVES:

Marvel Civil War Minimates Box Set
Stop by the Action Figure Xpress booth (#1544) and add this limited NYCC-only exclusive to your collection before it's too late! Featuring Civil War versions of Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Nitro, this set is limited to just 2,000 pieces and is only available from Action Figure Xpress!

Transformers Thundercracker Bust
Also available from Action Figure Xpress, don't miss the limited Transformers Thundercracker bust featuring one of the Decepticons most dangerous warriors. Limited to only 400 pieces, you can pick up this exclusive at booth #1544!

SNEAK PEEKS:

New Iron Man Minimates from next month's blockbuster will be on display, including a look underneath the high-tech armor!

Stargate Atlantis fans will see the debut of our third series of action figures, including the never-before seen Ronon Dex and Wraith Drone figures!

The final figure in the third assortment of Battlestar Galactica action figures, our retro-era Cylon Centurion will revealed for the first time!