Nickelodeon has officially released their schedule for Comic Con, and they are going big. Inside the convention center, fans will have the opportunity to learn more about new releases from Nickelodeon and relive some of your childhood with their massive booth housing everything from a massive New York landscape with Reptar from Rugrats looming overhead to photo opportunities bringing many of us back to the glory days of Nickelodeon from the ‘90s and 2000s.
Check out this description from Nickelodeon about what to expect from their giant booth at SDCC. “Nickelodeon is bringing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, INVADER ZIM and more to life at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2018 through one-of-a-kind virtual and real-world experiences that will have fans saying, ‘Cowabunga’!  Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will showcase: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the all-new, reimagined series that follows the band of brothers as they seek to unlock the mystical secrets of New York City; the upcoming INVADER ZIM original TV movie; the return of Double Dare, a reboot of the iconic game show; the hit animated series The Loud House, which follows 11-year-old Lincoln Loud’s life with his 10 sisters; and Reptar from Rugrats, who will tower over Nick’s space. Â
Select fans have the opportunity to interact with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live,’ a virtual reality experience that immerses users in the Turtles’ iconic New York City world and allows them to have a conversation with Mikey or Donnie—voiced live on the scene by Brandon Mychal Smith and Josh Brener, respectively. More details will be available soon for this off-site opportunity.â€
Nickelodeon continues to give fans an idea of what they can expect at the booth each day during the convention. “Each day of the Comic-Con International convention, Nickelodeon’s booth will feature: a towering New York City cityscape, featuring the bright lights, energy and iconic billboards of Times Square; a hidden Turtles lair, housing a gif opportunity; the Double Dare hamster wheel, where fans can take photos with the iconic obstacle course challenge; a photo opportunity with life-size characters from The Loud House; a 23-foot-tall, Reptar hovering above a retail area; INVADER ZIM-themed transaction zone, featuring exclusive Nick-themed collectibles and custom t-shirts and totes; costumed-character appearances; and autograph signings with the voice casts and creators from Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, INVADER ZIM, SpongeBob SquarePants and more.â€
Okay, who is going to be waiting in line with me to take a picture in the hamster wheel for Double Dare? In all of the Comic Con news so far, Nickelodeon appears to be bringing their A game. There should be plenty of things for people of all ages to enjoy at their booth, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for more information on exclusives from Nickelodeon. Plus, if you stop by their booth, you can be entered into a giveaway using your Comic Con badge.
In addition to their massive booth, Nickelodeon will present two panels during their time at SDCC, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Invader Zim. See below for more details of each panel including a description, time and location.
“PANELS
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Thursday, July 19, 1:45p.m. – 2:45p.m. (Room: 6A): Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back with Nickelodeon’s brand-new mutation of New York’s half-shell heroes with a panel that celebrates the latest incarnation of Turtles and reinvention of the world famous franchise.  Joining the discussion is the new voice cast–Omar Miller as Raph, Ben Schwartz as Leo, Josh Brener as Donnie, Brandon Mychal Smith as Mikey, Kat Grahamas April O’Neil, and Eric Bauza as Splinter–along with the co-executive producers Andy Suriano and Ant Ward, and legendary voice director Rob Paulsen. The panel will feature never-before-seen clips from the upcoming series and be moderated by Keely Flaherty (BuzzFeed).
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â INVADER ZIM: Enter the Florpus!
Friday, July 20, 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. (Room: 6A): Fans will strap on their tuna-filled jetpack, prepare their bladders for imminent release, and start singing the doom song as their favorite Irken invader returns to San Diego with a panel that dives into Nickelodeon’s forthcoming new movie, INVADER ZIM: Enter the Florpus.  Original series creator Jhonen Vasquez, art director Jenny Goldberg, and voice talent–Richard Horvitz (ZIM), Rikki Simons(GIR), Wally Wingert (Almighty Tallest Red) and Kevin McDonald (Almighty Tallest Purple)–will present behind-the-scenes art and exclusive brand-new footage. The panel will be moderated by Hector Navarro (Geek & Sundry, Nerdist).â€