Fandom Rewind 2021: Event Wrap-Up
From Monday, September 13 to Friday, September 17, Sideshow celebrated Fandom Rewind 2021. You can check our Event Overview blog to see what you may have missed, and continue reading here for Fandom Rewind highlights as well as giveaway winner names.
Giveaways
Facebook Giveaways
- Victor S. won the Westley aka The Dread Pirate Roberts Sixth Scale Figure by Quantum Mechanix.
Grand Prize Giveaways
Through the Gleam Grand Prize giveaways…
- Christian S. won the Optimus Prime DLX Collectible Figure by Threezero.
- Janice H. won the WAITLISTED Magneto Sixth Scale Figure (Exclusive Edition) by Sideshow.
Flash Giveaways
Flash Giveaways are quick, 15-minute contests held on Sideshow’s official social media accounts. You all had 15 minutes to follow the prompt given on the social post, and a winner was selected from qualifying entries.
Here are the Fandom Rewind 2021 Flash Giveaway prizes and winners.
- Bentley J. Jr. won the Super Mario Question Block Lamp by Paladone.
- Bryan N. won the Iron Giant Collectible Figure by Mondo.
- Adam M. won the Alien Queen Q-Fig Max Elite by Quantum Mechanix.
- Kevin C. won the SOLD OUT Dungeon Master Statue by Iron Studios.
- Benjamin O. won the X-Men: The Art and Making of The Animated Series book from Abrams Books.
Giveaway Challenges
Giveaway Challenges are contests held on the Crowdpurr platform at sideshow.live. The Fandom Rewind 2021 Giveaway Challenge prizes included:
- The Ghostbusters Collectible Set by Eaglemoss, won by Steve G. Below you can see photos of his winning entry as well as other stellar cobbled ghosts from our participants.
- The Batman Beyond Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys, won by Danielle C. Participants had to cobble together their favorite version of the Bat Symbol using everyday household items. See Danielle’s winning entry as well as more of the Crowd Wall below.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Streaming Content
Trivial Cahoots
We played four games of Trivial Cahoots! Winners got serious Sideshow Rewards. See the scoreboards below.
’80s and ’90s XTREME RANCH EDITION Trivia:
Cobbled Cosplay
We had two most excellent Cobbled Cosplay contests this week. Monday’s Round 1 featured the Man at Arms Sixth Scale Figure by Mondo. By the power of Grayskull, Christine T. emerged victorious!
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Wednesday’s Round 2 had players competing for — and dressing as — the Bill & Ted Sixth Scale Figure Set by Blitzway. Shanon K. won the prize as well as an honorary spot in the Wyld Stallyns band.
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- Sam
CONGRATS!
Win, Lose, or DIE
On Thursday, Missy Haywood shared her original story entitled “Mall of Madness.” Contestants played along live, competing for Sideshow Rewards. NO ONE SURVIVED! So a random pool of participants split some Sideshow Rewards.
Rewatch or play along with this and other epic, interactive choose-your-own-adventure stories with our Win, Lose, or DIE! YouTube Playlist.
Blog Highlights
During Fandom Rewind 2021, Sideshow took a look back at some fan-favorite ’80s and ’90s content on our blog.
’80s Fantasy Films and Their Timeless Themes
Classics such as Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and The Princess Bride resonate even with modern audiences. Revisit the stories we love — and why we love them — with this celebratory piece.
The Best Keanu Reeves Movies
From action flicks like The Matrix and John Wick to the beloved comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, ’90s heartthrob Keanu Reeves steals the spotlight. Read about his best work and see if you agree with our list.
Comparing the Power Rangers Movies
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are a pop culture staple. See how their colorful costumes still pack a punch of nostalgia in both the 1995 and 2017 films.
Chart Your Sailor Moon Horoscope
Each of the Sailor Guardians in Sailor Moon is ruled by a particular planet. According to these characters and their corresponding planets, what’s your Sailor sign?
Video-Game-to-Movie Adaptations
How do video game films like Mortal Kombat and Super Mario compare to their source material? Jump on over to this article to discuss how filmmakers aim to replicate and follow the emotional journey that players experience in the games.
Facebook Group Highlights
We asked our Facebook Group members to participate in Fandom Rewind 2021, and you all rose to the occasion like Marty McFly hopping onstage to rock out during prom! Here are some highlights, memes, creations, and costumes that really wowed us during this event.
Day 1 of Fandom Rewind was all about collecting! Robert T. wanted to know our first Sideshow purchases, and Christa J.G. asked to see throwback toys.
Richard A. and Anthony K. shared their retro pins for Totally Tubular Tuesday.
Danielle C. celebrated a high score!
Alstaire B. channeled his inner Snake Eyes!
Thanks for celebrating with us, geeks!
Upcoming
Our next events are Batman Day and Sideshow New York Con. Read the 2021 Event Calendar blog for details as well as a sneak preview at all of the year’s upcoming events.
What was your favorite part of Fandom Rewind 2021? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!