A little-known fact about me is that I love Avatar: The Last Airbender. Like many millennials, I grew up on ATLA, and it was significant in shaping my childhood. So I was very excited to learn that Nickelodeon will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender at New York Comic Con this year. This will be my second time attending NYCC and my first year attending as press, so I am ascending to a higher plane over this news as we speak!
Here is what Nickelodeon has in store for the 20th anniversary:
Panels:
The Merch Nation: Avatar Legends Action Figures and Games
Thursday, 10/9, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Location: North Javits – Room 408
Nickelodeon and its Avatar: The Last Airbender partners will give a preview of the all-new toy and game lines for the next year with exclusive reveals. Stay until the end for trivia with a chance to win special prizes!
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary Panel
Sunday, 10/12, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Location: Javits – Hall 1D: Main Stage
20 Years. 4 Elements. 1 Avatar. Nickelodeon is celebrating Avatar: The Last Airbender’s 20th anniversary with a panel that will take fans on a special journey through the legacy of the Avatarverse. Join original voice cast members Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Dante Basco (Zuko), and Mae Whitman (Katara), and co-creator Bryan Konietzko as they celebrate one of the most beloved animated series of all time.
Moderated by: Janet Varney (the voice of Korra). Yip Yip!
Daily Booth Activities
Nickelodeon’s Avatar-themed booth will be located at #1523.
- The Boy in the Iceberg Photo Opportunity: See the moment that started it all. Fans can snap a selfie with a 20-foot-tall iceberg with Aang and Appa inside.
- Wulong Forest Gif Activation: Upon entering the activation, the towering rock columns of the Wulong Forest will come to life in this 10-foot-tall recreation of the memorable landscape. Step into the forest photo booth for a shareable 180-degree digital gif. Once finished, they will receive a special printed photo and shareable digital gif on their device. Be on the lookout for a surprise appearance in the gif!
- Appa Photo and Digital Gif Opportunity: After the Wulong Forest, guests can stand beside a 9-foot-tall Appa and snap a selfie with the iconic flying bison.
- Augmented Reality (AR) Bending Journey: Discover and scan special areas around the booth to launch AR experiences that bring fan-favorite Avatar characters to life.
- Costumed Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will make appearances at the booth at select times during the convention.
- Giveaways: Special giveaways and posters will be handed out throughout the convention.
Source: Nickelodeon Press Release
Wow, I can’t believe Avatar is 20 years old! It’s such a great series, and I still love the characters. It had just the right level of epicness and heart.