Beyond the Con: NYC, Explained
Beyond the Con: NYC is Whatnot’s online version of New York Comic Con. It runs October 8-11, 2026, and it streams every show from Whatnot’s booth at the Javits Center to the app. Whatnot’s tagline sums it up: “The con, without the line.” You can tune in to headliners on the Main Stage, grab flash sales, and shop hundreds of live shows from home.
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The Whatnot Liveplex. This year Whatnot is debuting the Liveplex at NYCC, a 5,000-square-foot space modeled on a shopping mall. That’s more than twice the size of last year’s booth. It has specialty shops, an arcade, exclusive drops, and live shows from top sellers, artists, and celebrity guests. Sellers without their own convention booth can also go live from the floor.
Mass Appeal returns. Whatnot’s hip-hop collectibles partner has its own storefront inside the Liveplex. Guests through the weekend include Nas, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, Anderson .Paak, Cordae, and Erick the Architect.
500+ exclusives. Whatnot says sellers and partners, including Marvel, AthLife, Mass Appeal, and Hustl, will offer more than 500 exclusive drops, in person and on the app. Most of the shows below fall under Modern Comics, Funko, Thrilljoy, LEGO, and Disney, and our guide to every Whatnot category covers what sells in each. Highlights include:
- Amazing Spider-Man #1001 variant celebrating Jalen Brunson, with Brunson as Captain America
- Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom, an NYCC edition of the Marvel × Williams Racing comic featuring F1 drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
- Whatnot-exclusive Bloo PIX! figure from Thrilljoy, with a yellow-jersey chase in 1 of every 6 boxes
- Macho Man Randy Savage Big Rubber Guy, New York Mets Edition from Collect Major
Headline Programming
Whatnot’s announced schedule. All times Eastern.
| Day | Time (ET) | Who | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Todd McFarlane | Signed two-pack of NYCC-exclusive comics marking Spawn’s arrival in Diablo Immortal |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Comic Sketch Art with Brett Bean | Live signings with the creator of D’Orc |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 5:30-7:00 PM | Nas, Slick Rick, Havoc (Mass Appeal) | Sketch poster with Sanford Greene’s Legend Has It Vol. 2 cover art |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 12:00-2:00 PM | Trinity Comics, Czarface, Zoe Lacchei | Czarface album comic debut and an exclusive Absolute Batman #24 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 2:15-3:45 PM | Comic Sketch Art with Ryan Ottley | Signings and Ottley’s first Absolute Batman cover |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 4:00-5:00 PM | VeeFriends with Gary Vaynerchuk | “Something giant,” to be announced |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 5:30-7:00 PM | Anderson .Paak and Cordae (Mass Appeal) | Heavy Is the Crown Marvel comic, including a Peach Momoko cover |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 10:00-11:30 AM | AC Comics with Clayton Crain | Five-cover connecting Absolute Batman box set, plus Out of Hell blind bags |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 12:00-2:00 PM | Trinity Comics with Peach Momoko | Live signing and art exhibition |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Plastic Empire with Ben Su | Dungeon Crawler Carl NYCC-exclusive blind bag |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4:00-5:00 PM | PSA with Arris Quinones and Gary Vaynerchuk | “10/10 Day” and the slabbed Mass Appeal × PSA blind box |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 5:30-7:00 PM | Busta Rhymes (Mass Appeal) | Incredible Hulk #1 reimagined with Busta Rhymes and J Dilla |
A few of these show slightly different start times on the sellers’ own Whatnot listings below. Ryan Ottley’s show, for example, is listed at 2:00 PM, and Clayton Crain’s at 11:00 AM. Check the seller’s show page for the exact start.
Live From The Whatnot LivePlex
These 48 shows from 29 sellers stream live from Whatnot’s booth on the convention floor. Thursday is the busiest day, with 16 shows, and most of the lineup is comics. If that’s your thing, check out our favorite Whatnot comics seller.
Thursday, October 8 (16 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | strangetalestocollect | Live from NYCC Whatnot Booth | Modern Comics |
| 10:00 AM | toddmcfarlane | LIVE FROM NYCC WHATNOT STAGE!!! COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE SALE!!! SIGNED GIVEAWAYS AND GRADED BOOKS! | Modern Comics |
| 10:30 AM | arris_quinones | PKJ Midnight Spider-Man Signing! NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 11:00 AM | trinitycomics | TYNION LIVE FROM NYCC! BIG DROPS! | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | collectmajor | New York Comic Con MAJOR Show | Action Figures |
| 12:55 PM | ac_comics | NYCC Live with Stephen Segovia @ Whatnot Comic Stage (Exclusive Drop!) | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | trinitycomics | Absolute Batman NYCC Drops + Guests! Signed Giveaways! | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | comicsketchart | LIVE WITH BRETT BEAN FROM NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | bigglegg | DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL TODD BEATS DROP LIVE @NYCC! + 2 More Exclusives! | Modern Comics |
| 3:45 PM | thatspidermanbooth | NYCC LIVE w/ Alexander Lozano | Modern Comics |
| 3:45 PM | comicsketchart | LIVE WITH MARK BROOKS FROM NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 4:45 PM | bryanmcclay | BEYOND WEDNESDAYS LIVE FROM NYCC! / Whatnot Main Stage Special | Modern Comics |
| 5:30 PM | gopinpro | PIN RELEASE LIVE FROM NYCC! (Cinderella release) | Disney |
| 5:30 PM | artofdrewzucker | WHATNOT BOOTH AT NYCC! | Modern Comics |
| 7:00 PM | arris_quinones | AB #24 Bubblegum With John Giang! NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 8:00 PM | beachsidehobbies | !LIVE FROM NYCC EXCLUSIVE DROPS! | Modern Comics |
Friday, October 9 (13 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | thatspidermanbooth | NYCC LIVE w/ Dan Mora | Modern Comics |
| 10:00 AM | unknowncomicslive | Day 1 Comic Book Shop: Exclusives, Signatures & More / NYCC Exclusive Access w/ Unknown Comics | Modern Comics |
| 10:00 AM | comicsketchart | ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE VARIANTS LIVE FROM NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 11:00 AM | gothamthriftcomics | $1 STARTS! $2.50 MAX SHIPPING! GIVEAWAYS! MODERN TO VINTAGE COMICS | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | trinitycomics | CZARFACE! + ABSOLUTE BATMAN DROP w/ ZOE LACCHEI FROM MAIN STAGE! | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | plasticempire | LIVE Signing from NYCC Whatnot Booth: Spotlight on Abominable Toys x Godzilla w/ Tom Whalen & Connor McConnell + Exclusive Comics | Modern Comics |
| 12:55 PM | ac_comics | NYCC Live with John Giang @ Whatnot Arcade Stage (SIKTC #50 Drop!) | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | ryanottley | LIVE WITH RYAN OTTLEY FROM NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 2:30 PM | arris_quinones | Johnny D Midnight Spider-Man Signing! NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 3:45 PM | gopinpro | PIN RELEASE LIVE FROM NYCC! (Tiana Release) | Disney |
| 4:00 PM | veefriends | something GIANT is coming… | VeeFriends |
| 5:30 PM | comicinspirationusa | Rose Besch Live @ WhatNot House NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 5:30 PM | signaturestudios | LIVE from NYCC: Signed Collectibles by Tom Kenny and More | Other Toys |
Saturday, October 10 (13 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | countdowncomics | NEW YORK COMIC CON LIVE W/?? WHATNOT BOOTH! | Modern Comics |
| 10:00 AM | jedimindbricks | NYCC SHOW! | LEGO |
| 11:00 AM | ac_comics | NYCC live with Clayton Crain on Whatnot Main Stage (Show 2 of 2) | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | trinitycomics | PEACH MOMOKO LIVE FOR THE 1ST TIME!! | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | helldestroyercomics | Alex Maleev live from NYCC | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | unknowncomicslive | Day 2 Arcade Style: Exclusives, Signatures & More / NYCC Exclusive Access w/ Unknown Comics | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | plasticempire | LIVE Signing from NYCC Whatnot Booth: Spotlight on Abominable Toys x Godzilla w/ Benjamin Su & Connor McConnell + Dungeon Crawler + DJ Lance RockCarl | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | hivecomics | LIVE FROM NYCC MAIN STAGE WITH ARTIST SANTA FUNG | Modern Comics |
| 2:00 PM | arris_quinones | NYCC Day 3! | Modern Comics |
| 3:30 PM | veve_official | VeVe Whatnot Booth TAKEOVER Live From NYCC!!!!! | Modern Comics |
| 3:45 PM | strangetalestocollect | Live from NYCC Whatnot Booth | Modern Comics |
| 5:00 PM | thrilljoycollectibles | Thrilljoy LIVE at NYCC! | Thrilljoy |
| 5:30 PM | gopinpro | LIVE FROM NYCC! PIN RELEASE, FLASH SALES, & MORE! (Ariel & Aurora Release) | Disney |
Sunday, October 11 (6 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | thatspidermanbooth | NYCC LIVE w/ Anna Zhuo | Modern Comics |
| 10:00 AM | gopinpro | LIVE FROM NYCC! (Belle Release) | Disney |
| 10:15 AM | beastcoastcomics | LIVE FROM THE WHATNOT BOOTH | Modern Comics |
| 11:00 AM | gothamthriftcomics | $1 STARTS! $2.50 MAX SHIPPING! GIVEAWAYS! MODERN TO VINTAGE COMICS | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | collectorcave | LIVE FROM THE WHATNOT BOOTH NYCC 2026 FINAL DAY!!! | Modern Comics |
| 12:00 PM | dynamicforcesdf | Live from NYCC w/ Suspiria Rocky Horror Picture Show Drop + more! | Modern Comics |
Best of Beyond The Con
Whatnot’s “Best of” list has 61 shows from 22 sellers. Most stream from their own studios, not the booth, and the list leans toward toys, Funko, Thrilljoy blind boxes, LEGO, and Loungefly. New to blind boxes? Start with our review of the blind-box seller we tested.
Thursday, October 8 (20 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:18 AM | popbroscollectibles | Pop Bros Live from NYCC w/ Thrilljoys | Thrilljoy |
| 9:01 AM | we_r_toys | STOP NOW! Toy Liquidation Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Melissa & Doug | Other Toys |
| 11:00 AM | theoverstocktoyshop | LEGO EXCAVATOR GIVEAWAY & New Toy Pulls! | Baby & Kids Toys |
| 12:30 PM | stranger_pops | $1 Starts NYCC DAY 1 THRILLJOY | Thrilljoy |
| 1:00 PM | toy_temple | NYCC TOY TEMPLE EXCLUSIVES!!! | Thrilljoy |
| 3:00 PM | j4zma | Flash sales and $1 starts Disney | Disney |
| 3:00 PM | chalicecollectibles | Fun with Funko + Giveaways! | Funko |
| 3:00 PM | chalicecollectibles | GOKU…. Release Party!!! | Funko |
| 3:00 PM | darklord_thecollecter | Whatnot Exclusive Release from the Whatnot Stage at NYCC! | Modern Comics |
| 3:01 PM | we_r_toys | Action Figures Star Wars Horror Marvel DC Spawn | Action Figures |
| 4:00 PM | evend | FUNKO 4 DAYZ – Gets your POPs here! | Funko |
| 4:36 PM | stranger_pops | $1 Starts NYCC DAY 1 FUNKO | Thrilljoy |
| 5:00 PM | mattysminifigures | Lego DC Batman and FREE $300 Arkham! | LEGO |
| 5:30 PM | 707street | BEYOND THE CON: NYC!!! / $1 STARTS / GIVEAWAYS! | Loungefly |
| 7:00 PM | evend | THRILLJOY PARTY RIP OR SHIP | Thrilljoy |
| 7:00 PM | toytemplerips | New York Comic Con!!! | Thrilljoy |
| 7:30 PM | squishmallowsofficial | Squishmallows x HopeScope | Plush |
| 9:00 PM | 707street | BEYOND THE CON: NYC!!! / $1 STARTS / GIVEAWAYS! | Loungefly |
| 9:00 PM | occelebritymarketing | Live signing with Todd Haberkorn (VA for Boruto Shikadai Nara, Fairy Tail Natsu and more) | Funko |
| 10:00 PM | evend | POPs on POPs on POPs FREE EXCLUSIVES | Funko |
Friday, October 9 (22 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | theoverstocktoyshop | LEGO EXCAVATOR GIVEAWAY & New Toy Pulls! | Other Toys |
| 9:01 AM | we_r_toys | Funko Disney Star Wars Marvel DC Anime | Funko |
| 11:00 AM | evend | Funko Blessings NEW STOCK ENDLESS POPs | Funko |
| 12:15 PM | 707street | FREE LOUNGEFLY BACKPACK GIVEAWAYS! / BEYOND THE CON: NYC!!! / $1 STARTS | Loungefly |
| 12:30 PM | stranger_pops | $1 Starts NYCC DAY 2 THRILLJOY | Thrilljoy |
| 1:00 PM | toytemplerips | Thrilljoy NYCC Exclusives and More!! | Thrilljoy |
| 1:00 PM | toy_temple | NYCC TOY TEMPLE EXCLUSIVES DAY2!!! | Thrilljoy |
| 1:01 PM | we_r_toys | Brand New Toy Pallet Pulls | Other Toys |
| 3:00 PM | j4zma | Flash sales and $1 starts Disney | Disney |
| 3:00 PM | chalicecollectibles | Fun with Funko + Giveaways! | Funko |
| 3:00 PM | popbroscollectibles | Pop Bros Live from NYCC w/ Funkos | Funko |
| 3:15 PM | jedimindbricks | $100 SET GIVY! AND BRICK BUILDER!! | LEGO |
| 5:00 PM | trinitycomics | NYCC Exclusive Drops! | Modern Comics |
| 5:00 PM | mattysminifigures | Lego giveaways and polybags! All themes! | LEGO |
| 5:30 PM | 707street | BEYOND THE CON: NYC!!! / $1 STARTS / GIVEAWAYS! | Loungefly |
| 6:59 PM | thecarcollector | DIECAST GRAILS | Diecast |
| 7:00 PM | bricksindemand2 | $5K FREE / 150K FOLLOWERS / $1 STARTS / DARTH MAUL | LEGO |
| 7:36 PM | stranger_pops | $1 Starts NYCC DAY 2 FUNKO | Funko |
| 8:00 PM | evend | Funko PSA Blow-Out!! The Home Of PSA POP! | Funko |
| 9:00 PM | 707street | STORAGE FINDS / BEYOND THE CON: NYC!!! / $1 STARTS / GIVEAWAYS! | Loungefly |
| 9:00 PM | darklord_thecollecter | $2 start on all exclusives! | Modern Comics |
| 11:00 PM | evend | FREE EXCLUSIVES – Funko Deals Happening NOW – Get your POPs | Funko |
Saturday, October 10 (15 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:01 AM | we_r_toys | STOP NOW! Toy Liquidation Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Melissa & Doug | Everyday Electronics |
| 10:00 AM | jedimindbricks | NYCC SHOW! | LEGO |
| 11:00 AM | theoverstocktoyshop | NEW Toy Pulls! $7.75 Max Shipping. | Other Toys |
| 12:00 PM | mandrproductions | BEYOND THE CON: LEGO COMIC-CON MINIFIGS/RARE STAR WARS! | LEGO |
| 12:30 PM | stranger_pops | NYCC DAY 3 | Funko |
| 1:00 PM | toytemplerips | Thrilljoy NYCC Launch Weekend!! | Thrilljoy |
| 3:00 PM | chalicecollectibles | Fun with Funko + Giveaways! | Funko |
| 4:00 PM | trinitycomics | NYCC 2026! | Modern Comics |
| 4:01 PM | we_r_toys | Action Figures Star Wars Horror Marvel DC Spawn | Action Figures |
| 4:36 PM | stranger_pops | NYCC- THRILLJOY DAY | Thrilljoy |
| 6:59 PM | thecarcollector | BOOKMARK THIS SHOW | Diecast |
| 7:00 PM | toy_temple | NYCC Toy Temple Exclusive Launch Day 3!!! | Thrilljoy |
| 7:30 PM | stranger_pops | NYCC | Funko |
| 9:00 PM | darklord_thecollecter | $2 start on all exclusives! | Modern Comics |
| 10:00 PM | evend | FREE EXCLUSIVES FUNKO TIME We have EVERYTHING you NEED | Funko |
Sunday, October 11 (4 shows)
| Time (ET) | Seller | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | theoverstocktoyshop | LEGO EXCAVATOR GIVEAWAY & New Toy Pulls! | Other Toys |
| 12:00 PM | plasticempire | Funko $3 Starts On Dents and Dings Chases, Exclusives & Giveaways! | Funko |
| 12:31 PM | studstache | BOBA FETT GIVEAWAY Beyond The Con: Star Wars $1 starts | LEGO |
| 6:45 PM | _savagepops | Savage Sundays Beyond the Con: NYCC Huge Giveaways! | Funko |
How to Tune In
You don’t need a badge to shop NYCC this year. Open the Whatnot app, search “Beyond the Con,” and bookmark the shows you want so you get a reminder when they go live. Looking for who to follow after the con? Start with the sellers we’ve personally tested.
All times are Eastern, taken from each show’s Whatnot listing on October 6, 2026. Sellers can add, move, or cancel shows, so check the seller’s page before tuning in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond the Con: NYC?
Beyond the Con: NYC is Whatnot’s online live-shopping event for New York Comic Con 2026. Every show from Whatnot’s Liveplex booth at the Javits Center streams on the Whatnot app, alongside hundreds of shows from sellers’ own studios.
When is Beyond the Con: NYC 2026?
It runs Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. All show times in this post are Eastern.
Where is the Whatnot Liveplex at New York Comic Con?
The Whatnot Liveplex is inside the Javits Center in New York City. It’s a 5,000-square-foot space modeled on a shopping mall, with specialty shops, an arcade, and live stages.
Do I need an NYCC badge to shop Beyond the Con?
No. All of Whatnot’s NYCC programming streams on the Whatnot app, so you can watch and buy from anywhere without a convention badge.
Who is appearing on Whatnot at NYCC 2026?
Announced guests include Todd McFarlane, Peach Momoko, Ryan Ottley, Brett Bean, Clayton Crain, and Gary Vaynerchuk. Mass Appeal’s storefront features Nas, Slick Rick, Havoc, Busta Rhymes, Anderson .Paak, and Cordae.
What exclusives are available during Beyond the Con: NYC?
Whatnot says sellers and partners will offer more than 500 exclusive drops. Highlights include an Amazing Spider-Man #1001 variant celebrating Jalen Brunson, a Whatnot-exclusive Bloo PIX! figure from Thrilljoy, and a New York Mets edition Macho Man Randy Savage figure from Collect Major.