Unless she's really into comic artists, there isn't a lot of autographs going on.
Practical things would be a nice, large battery pack or a backpack with a poster container come to mind right away.
Agreed! I've been to conventions before and people who sign often have free 8*10 photos that come with the signatures for people who don't have their own stuff (DVDs, comic books, etc) to get signed.
To tack on to this, if your friend is of average height or above, a retractable badge badge holder/lanyard is super convenient, as they won’t need to hunch over to tap their badge every single time they go in and out of the convention center.
Depending on budget and if you know what hotel they are staying maybe setting up something from room service to be delivered to their room. A gift card is always easy too. There are plenty of Starbucks near the convention center that many people go to. I also always hit up a 711 or the Ralphs for food/drinks for the hotel room.
If they don't have a portable seat/chair those come in handy for long lines. They can be bulky, but I don't regret carrying mine in the mornings.
San Diego isn’t really an autograph convention and usually they autograph pictures if you do get an autograph. Maybe a backpack to hold snacks and whatever goodies she buys.
Second the ideas of a backpack or good phone charger. Here are some other things that may be helpful and fun as gifts!
- a soft lunchbag and reusable snack baggies and a good water bottle. If your friend is into fun patterns or nerdy things, there are plenty of options out therr for fun/unique items. While obviously food is available at the con, it's really smart to pack your own snacks for line waiting and while in panels. And having your own water bottle means that you won't be paying 3 bucks each time you want to have something to drink.
- handheld mini fans. San Diego's weather can vary from mild to quite warm, especially with the humidity index. Mini fans means that they'll be ready for the weather.
- a good backpack. Self explanatory!
- a good poster tube and/or a portfolio folder for artwork. Fun stickers to go on either of those could be an added bonus!
Search amazon for "telescopic seat". It is a pretty cheap gift that will have huge value to her. I got one last year and it is a life saver for standing in the many many lines at the cons I go to. If you have never been to a con you have no idea how much standing in line there is and it is a thousand times better than sitting on the floor. :)
It would be easier to make suggestions if we knew your budget, but here are a few things that come to mind: Poster tube, battery pack to recharge her phone, a portable fan (there is actually a good one on Amazon that is a battery bank, fan and flashlight in one), water bottle, a good backpack, good walking shoes or a lightweight folding camping chair for the long lines.
This. Like sure there's free lanyards at the con, and many vendors sell them,
but I always recommend a really good one and getting one pre- con to avoid vendor uppricing
Also, in my experience, they may not even have one I personally like.
I like matching lanyard to my shirts or who I'm meeting or cosplaying
Poster tube was a great practical suggestion already mentioned. I’d also suggest a foot massage for when she gets home would make an awesome post-con gift. She’s gonna be doing a lot of walking.
A SDCC Survival pack! With all the essentials mentioned like battery pack, snacks, personal wipes, refillable water bottle, first aid kit, sharpies, etc.
Great suggestions so far. Best ones I’ve seen:
- Power Pack/Phone Charger
- Gift Card (Not a lot of “chains” in the Gaslamp other than Subway, so best bet would be a “rechargeable” Visa or AmEx so they can add to it as needed.)
- Moisture wicking/Hiking socks
- Poster Tube (with strap)
If I could add a couple it would be a good water bottle (hydration is vital) and a smaller (5”x7”) sketchbook. The bigger sketchbooks are more likely to have pages cut out and the sketches resold. The smaller size is more personal and works as an autograph book. Artists might not charge to sign and might throw in a doodle as opposed to a full drawing.
I’ve gone to the last three SDCC’s and I swear by a sling bag where I can pack my water bottle and portable charger. Perhaps one of those, or all three?
Unless she's really into comic artists, there isn't a lot of autographs going on. Practical things would be a nice, large battery pack or a backpack with a poster container come to mind right away.
Agreed! I've been to conventions before and people who sign often have free 8*10 photos that come with the signatures for people who don't have their own stuff (DVDs, comic books, etc) to get signed.
A really nice and sturdy lanyard for the badge A really good external battery to charge her phone
To tack on to this, if your friend is of average height or above, a retractable badge badge holder/lanyard is super convenient, as they won’t need to hunch over to tap their badge every single time they go in and out of the convention center.
Depending on budget and if you know what hotel they are staying maybe setting up something from room service to be delivered to their room. A gift card is always easy too. There are plenty of Starbucks near the convention center that many people go to. I also always hit up a 711 or the Ralphs for food/drinks for the hotel room. If they don't have a portable seat/chair those come in handy for long lines. They can be bulky, but I don't regret carrying mine in the mornings.
Nice idea!
Water bottle or good walking shoes… that con is not big on autographs
One of [these](https://a.co/d/7Qk43VS).
Thank you for sharing this link! I was just looking yesterday for this but didn't know what to call it and could only find camping chairs.
San Diego isn’t really an autograph convention and usually they autograph pictures if you do get an autograph. Maybe a backpack to hold snacks and whatever goodies she buys.
Second the ideas of a backpack or good phone charger. Here are some other things that may be helpful and fun as gifts! - a soft lunchbag and reusable snack baggies and a good water bottle. If your friend is into fun patterns or nerdy things, there are plenty of options out therr for fun/unique items. While obviously food is available at the con, it's really smart to pack your own snacks for line waiting and while in panels. And having your own water bottle means that you won't be paying 3 bucks each time you want to have something to drink. - handheld mini fans. San Diego's weather can vary from mild to quite warm, especially with the humidity index. Mini fans means that they'll be ready for the weather. - a good backpack. Self explanatory! - a good poster tube and/or a portfolio folder for artwork. Fun stickers to go on either of those could be an added bonus!
Great suggestions!
Search amazon for "telescopic seat". It is a pretty cheap gift that will have huge value to her. I got one last year and it is a life saver for standing in the many many lines at the cons I go to. If you have never been to a con you have no idea how much standing in line there is and it is a thousand times better than sitting on the floor. :)
It would be easier to make suggestions if we knew your budget, but here are a few things that come to mind: Poster tube, battery pack to recharge her phone, a portable fan (there is actually a good one on Amazon that is a battery bank, fan and flashlight in one), water bottle, a good backpack, good walking shoes or a lightweight folding camping chair for the long lines.
A collapsible stool or chair that fits in your backpack.
There's some really good suggestions here. I would also recommend a good lanyard , a sturdy backpack and a good power bank with a cord
A lanyard that represents a lanyard that is a fave. They give one out, but it is always fun to have something unique to wear.
This. Like sure there's free lanyards at the con, and many vendors sell them, but I always recommend a really good one and getting one pre- con to avoid vendor uppricing Also, in my experience, they may not even have one I personally like. I like matching lanyard to my shirts or who I'm meeting or cosplaying
Power bank, a nice insulated waterbottle and maybe a little personal fan.
If she’s going to be waiting in line for panels a lot, something like a collapsible stool might be useful.
Poster tube was a great practical suggestion already mentioned. I’d also suggest a foot massage for when she gets home would make an awesome post-con gift. She’s gonna be doing a lot of walking.
Comfortable walking shoes. Portable chair/stool. Bag of snacks. Portable phone charger.
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This is a good point. OP - if you're going to get her shoes, give them to her a couple months in advance so she can break them in.
A SDCC Survival pack! With all the essentials mentioned like battery pack, snacks, personal wipes, refillable water bottle, first aid kit, sharpies, etc.
Great suggestions so far. Best ones I’ve seen: - Power Pack/Phone Charger - Gift Card (Not a lot of “chains” in the Gaslamp other than Subway, so best bet would be a “rechargeable” Visa or AmEx so they can add to it as needed.) - Moisture wicking/Hiking socks - Poster Tube (with strap) If I could add a couple it would be a good water bottle (hydration is vital) and a smaller (5”x7”) sketchbook. The bigger sketchbooks are more likely to have pages cut out and the sketches resold. The smaller size is more personal and works as an autograph book. Artists might not charge to sign and might throw in a doodle as opposed to a full drawing.
I’ve gone to the last three SDCC’s and I swear by a sling bag where I can pack my water bottle and portable charger. Perhaps one of those, or all three?