It’s no secret that a large part of what makes San Diego Comic Con so special isn’t just because of what is inside the convention center itself, but all of the fun stuff there is to do outside – from immersive “activations” featuring current and upcoming shows and movies, to themed parties, to restaurant pop-ups and takeovers. For five days a year the entire Gaslamp District is transformed into a pop culture paradise.
If you are lucky enough to be attending SDCC this year, we highly recommend you try to carve out some time to check out the Amazon Prime offsite (located on the corner of MLK and 1st). You’ll get treated to some pretty fun and well-done immersive experiences for The Expanse, Carnival Row, and The Boys. You can also snag some collectable coins, see some live performances, have your picture taken in the Cosplay Photography Corner, and get a bite to eat (courtesy of Carl’s Jr.).
We were able to attend the press preview event and are going to take you through the immersive experiences!
The Amazon Prime Video Experience at San Diego Comic Con. (Amazon Prime Video)
Basic Stuff Magazine’s Erin C. attending the SDCC Amazon Prime Video offsite. (Erin C. / Basic Stuff Magazine)
The Expanse
First up is The Expanse where I was taken to a planet called Ilus to help rescue a fallen soldier Ramon Andrews. Let me tell you, this one was intense!
The Expanse experience at San Diego Comic Con (Amazon Prime Video)
The Expanse experience at San Diego Comic Con (Erin C. / Basic Stuff Magazine)
The planet Ilus at The Expanse experience at San Diego Comic Con (Amazon Prime Video)
The Boys
Next up is The Boys and just from the promo posters, it looks pretty fun. It is not always good to meet your heroes; in a world where the supes are the villains, you cannot trust anyone.
The Boys experience at San Diego Comic Con (Erin C. / Basic Stuff Magazine)
The Boys experience at San Diego Comic Con (Erin C. / Basic Stuff Magazine)
Also, for my own enjoyment… the car smokes and it made me extremely happy #SDCC #SDCC2019 #SDCC19 #TheBoysTV pic.twitter.com/FmuueiXaB4
— Basic Stuff Magazine (@BasicStuffMag) July 17, 2019
Carnival Row
When you enter the line for Carnival Row, you need to pick a side…human or creature. I chose human because I panicked from too many choices. During the experience, you learn that the fae are persecuted for their very existence, and you are recruited to help them escape.
Carnival Row experience at San Diego Comic Con (Amazon Prime Video)
Carnival Row experience at San Diego Comic Con (Amazon Prime Video)
Carnival Row experience at San Diego Comic Con (Erin C. / Basic Stuff Magazine)
Carnival Row experience at San Diego Comic Con (Erin C. / Basic Stuff Magazine)
We hope you get a chance to spend some time at the Amazon Prime offsite at San Diego Comic Con; it’s definitely one of our faves this year!
