San Diego Comic-Con 2011: Photos from Preview Night on the convention floor

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The iconic blue "Welcome to Comic-Con International" sign arches above the entrance, inviting fans into San Diego Comic-Con's exclusive Preview Night in 2011. Cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts stream inside, setting the stage for an epic celebration of comics, movies, TV shows, and interactive exhibits—just like stepping through the gates of a fan-fueled entertainment paradise.

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 kicked off last night with the annual Preview Night, giving fans access to the convention floor for 3 hours of getting an early glimpse at the spectacles throughout booths and a chance to have first grabs on exclusive merchandise.

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

Thousands of visitors poured into the San Diego Convention Center, very few in costume, but all with a plan to see as much as possible in a short amount of time before the masses arrive during the four following days. The biggest displays include larger-than-life statues of Voltron, Transformers, He-Man, Monster High, a Back to the Future DeLorean, and much more. Here are a few of my favorite sites from Preview Night:

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 - Preview Night

In the end, after hundreds of dollars spent, I left with a trunk full of SDCC exclusive merchandise and a desire to get to bed to prepare for four more days of excitement.

Take a full virtual tour around the San Diego Comic Con 2011 exhibition floor via the slideshow below:

We have much more to come from San Diego Comic Con 2011 in the coming days!

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