Gallery: From Hello Kitty Headdresses to Walking Police Boxes: Strange Scenes From Comic-Con

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    Drew Husted (left) dressed as Eridan and Natalie Christie (right) dressed as Kanaya make their way up an escalator to the second floor of Comic-Con. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Superman stuck out in the sea of visual normality that was preview day. Still though - who doesn't love the man of steel? *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Some people waitied in line for over 24 hours to be among the first through the door for Comic-Con's preview night. By the time their wait was dwindling, dozens of people had sprawled out to sleep on the concrete floor. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    *Adventure Time* cosplay was a common thread throughout the con this year. Mathematical! *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    The crowd that constantly encircled the Convention Center seemed almost peaceful from above. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Security shakes down James Blevins in front of the San Diego Convention Center on Wednesday. Guess you never can tell about those stormtroopers. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Celebrity Bill Paxton climbs over the wall at a cafe near Comic-Con to introduce himself to Chewbacca (Sam Craig). This was Craig's third year attending Comic-Con as everyone's favorite Wookie. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    The show floor was filled with endless flashy treasures to drain your wallet, so it was nice to see some of the younger generations sift through bins filled with a classic: dice. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    House of Lannister? Or House of Fields? *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Matt Jensen as Cyclops helps Hilary Stephenson with her Mystique costume before hitting the Comic-Con floor. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Walking around Comic-Con dressed like TARDIS - especially when you’re rockin’ some pretty awesome detail in your costume - is commendable. It can’t be easy to navigate those crowds or that heat in a giant Policebox! *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Taylor Brown, a professional costume designer, delighted the crowds at Comic-Con with her original, hand-made costume - although at least one child started crying at the sight of her and her husband. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Before heading onto the show floor, Cassidy Hawley (dressed as Bad Girl from No More Heroes) has her bat tagged at the weapons check. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Emily Lazar, Jennifer Lengerich, Ivy Salazar and Travis Benes (left to right) take a quick Starbucks break while promoting Lazar's band September Mouring and Comic-Con. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Geeks OUT board member Patrick Yacco (center) waits for a chance to ask a question during the Ender’s Game panel in Hall H. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    Arthur's moth suit is somehow far more spectacular in real life, although we can't figure how he kept his wings so pristine. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    A Sanrio employee rocks some serious flair as she hands out Hello Kitty schwag inside the Convention Center. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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    When worlds collide on the show floor: Trekkies pose for a photo op as *My Little Pony* fans learn to play a *Yu-Gi-Oh!* card game. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Even unicorns have to take a dinner break. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    The best way to navigate the throngs of people outside of Comic-Con? Hitch a ride on someone's shoulders, of course. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Any empty patch of wall can become a welcome respite for weary walkers. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Kenny Mittleider had custom feet made to complete his Bilbo Baggins costume, which he's worn to SDCC for the last three years. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Chopper the Biker Dog sneaks a kiss with author Carrie Goldman near her autograph booth. Chopper spent most of Comic-Con working the crowd with his owner Mark Shaffer. *Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired*
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