We are just under 2 weeks away until NYCC returns to the Javits Center, and today a new offsite was announced to coincide with the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps now being available on digital.
The Baxter Building pop-up experience will take over Hudson Mercantile and give attendees a chance to see some of the costumes from the movie, as well as take a photo with H.E.R.B.I.E. while they are.
Full details are below courtesy of their press release!
BE THE FIRST TO STEP INSIDE THE ICONIC BAXTER BUILDING AT THE FANTASTIC FOUR IMMERSIVE POP-UP EXPERIENCE
TAKING OVER NEW YORK CITY DURING COMIC CON WEEKEND

Explore Iconic Sets Recreated From the Film, See Authentic Costumes Worn By the Cast, and Snap a Photo With
The Fantastic Four’s Beloved Sidekick Bot H.E.R.B.I.E.
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available on Digital, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD October 14

WHAT:
In time for New York Comic Con weekend, the film’s well-known Baxter Building is coming to life, inviting fans to explore inside its legendary walls. Guests can experience the team’s headquarters like never before, from peeking into the kitchen where Ben Grimm tries his hand at cooking, to relaxing in the family’s living room, where they can grab a photo with beloved sidekick H.E.R.B.I.E. Visitors can also browse the First Family’s iconic costumes and discover a digital store filled with surprises. Finally, capture more unforgettable moments in a dedicated photo lounge, where fans will be digitally transported into a photo with the Fantastic Four!
The experience is free for fans of all ages, offering an exclusive chance to step inside the world of Marvel’s First Family and explore and experience the Baxter Building through interactive rooms, eye-catching displays, and Instagram worthy photo opportunities.
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available at digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango), and arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD October 14.
WHEN:
October 9-11 – 10am-6pm
October 12 – 10am-2pm
WHERE:
Hudson Mercantile
500 W 36th St.
New York, NY 10018
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