The Pregame: A Ghostbuster's Secret Collection
Before I ever set foot in the Javits, I made one stop. Steve from The Real Nerd Busters opened up his place and gave me the full tour of his collection. Power Rangers, Batman, and a whole lot more.
If you know Steve from my Ghostbusters content, this side of him might surprise you. The shelves go deep, and every piece has a story. Honestly, there was no better way to get hyped for the weekend.
Saturday on the Show Floor
Saturday is always the busiest day at NYCC, and this year was no different. I spent most of it walking the floor and stopping at the booths that pulled me in.
Tamashii Nations was first. Their displays are always some of the cleanest on the floor, and the S.H.Figuarts lineup had plenty to look at.
Marvel had one of the biggest footprints at the show, and the crowds proved it.
NYCC 2026 Saturday walkthrough video
The Cosplay
When it comes to cosplay, NYCC beats SDCC by a mile. I saw more incredible cosplay on Saturday alone than I did during all of San Diego Comic-Con. New York shows up, and it shows up big.
The Haul
No con is complete without bringing something home. I closed out Saturday by opening up my Jada Toys and S.H.Figuarts pickups. Watch the end of the Saturday video to see what came home with me.
Meeting Shredder
One of the highlights of my weekend was meeting James Saito, the original Shredder from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. If you grew up in the 90s, that movie was everything, and Shredder was the villain who defined it. Getting to meet the man behind the helmet was a full circle moment.
That's a Wrap on NYCC 2026
Twenty years in, NYCC still feels like the East Coast's biggest family reunion for nerds. Thanks to everyone who stopped me to say hi, and to the cosplayers who let me grab photos.
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