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THE ULTIMATE TRIP

Scoring a coveted badge to attend San Diego Comic-Con is one of fandom's greatest challenges.The 2016 event may have already sold out, but 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and JB Hi-Fi can get you there...

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment are offering JB shoppers the opportunity of a lifetime; attending San Diego Comic-Con 2016, including the preview night, from July 20–24. You can even take a friend. Getting to the biggest pop culture expo on the planet is as easy as purchasing any specially stickered 'Win a Trip to Comic- Con' Fox title on DVD and Blu-ray from a JB Hi-Fi store between April 4 and May 8, and entering online for your chance to win. The prize includes two (2) x return economy airfares from the winner’s nearest Australian

a TV or film personality may also be possible (to be determined by Fox in its absolute discretion), but cannot be confirmed at the time of writing. It's an incredible prize – just ask last year's lucky winner Kade Pepper, which we did. Kade and his mate George were whisked off for five days of Comic-Con madness at the San Diego Convention Centre after Kade purchased a stickered copy of Family Guy: Season One from JB Hi-Fi in Morayfield QLD, and entered the online comp. "As an event, it's just mind blowing," Kade recalls. "George and I had a great time – the week flew by. "The crowds were insane and the lines for everything, from getting into the

But the event isn't just about the panels, the merchandise, and the cosplayers. As the name suggests, Comic-Con is also all about the comics and the talented artists that create them. As a comic book buff, Kade was particularly appreciative of the unlimited range of comics available that you never see in local stores, and considers this one of the highlights of the event. "Being one inch away from an Action Comics #1 is something you just can't do in Australia," he exclaims. Another highlight was the opportunity to meet one of his idols, artist Todd McFarlane. "He is my favourite Spiderman artist and the founder of Image Comics. The generosity of artists giving their time to meet fans is great," says Kade. So in hindsight, how

turned there was something cool to look at." You too could share a similar experience – getting there is as easy as buying a selected Fox DVD or Blu-ray from JB, so make sure you stock up on all your favourite 20th Century Fox film and TV titles branded with the 'Win a Trip to Comic-Con' sticker. Good luck – and we'll see you there.

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capital city to San Diego; five (5) nights twin-share accommodation; two (2)

x four-day/preview night passes to San Diego Comic-Con

This Could Be You! Last year's winner Kade Pepper meetsTodd McFarlane (below left), and his mate George with comic book writer Scott Snyder (right).

convention centre to getting food, is crazy," he adds. Undeterred, Kade

2016; plus transfers between the airport and hotel at the start and end of the stay. And if that wasn't enough, there's $500 spending money, a $360 cab allowance to travel to and from Comic- Con, and one (1) x Cosplay costume shop gift voucher to the value of US$120. A meet-and-greet with

would he describe the San Diego Comic-Con experience? "Its an exhausting

and George joined the masses for the ultimate

celebration of geekdom. "We caught the Family Guy and Simpsons panels, which were great in putting faces to the voice actors," he says.

five days and we found ourselves running on adrenaline with minimal sleep, but it's well worth it. Every corner we

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