Comic-Con 2016

Veteran designers and art directors discuss the toy making process, concepting, pitching, problem solving, packaging, and more. Get the inside track on what happens before our heroes become plastic and the trials and tribulations of the design, approval, and production of the toys and collectibles you love. AFI has gathered a diverse grouping of panelists including Jose Alvarez (senior designer, Jakks Pacific), Bill Beneke (senior project designer, Mattel), Jim Fletcher (creative director, creative services at DC Entertainment), Jean St. Jean (co-owner, head sculptor, designer at Creatureplica), Jason Langston (staff designer at Mattel), Jerry Macaluso (supervising art director, Pop Culture Shock Collectibles), and Brock Otterback (creative director, toys/collectibles, Mondo). Hosted by Daniel Pickett (ActionFigureInsider, Geek Shall Inherit Podcast).