San Diego Comic-Con International

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Set-Up

To promote the upcoming Walt Disney Studios release, TRON: Legacy, Flynn's Arcade returns to Downtown San Diego.

The same location on 6th Avenue was used for the 2009 version of Flynn's Arcade.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Set-Up

A pair of classic arcade consoles are lowered from a moving truck for installation at the 2010 version of Flynn's Arcade.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Classic Consoles

Word Up! The 80's are in full effect as Flynn's Arcade (TRON) is brought to life with arcade consoles, neon signs and air hockey.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Classic Consoles

With rows of classic game consoles, air hockey and a foosball table, Flynn's is every bit the 80's arcade.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Upstairs Office

TRON fans might remember Flynn's upstairs office/apartment.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Space Paranoids

ENCOM programmer Kevin Flynn created video games in his spare time, Space Paranoids was one of five Flynn creations stolen by Ed Dillinger. Dillinger locked Flynn out of the system, presented the work as his own and used Flynn's genius to become an ENCOM Executive.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON Evolution

An entire wall of flat screens introduced gamers to demos for TRON: Evolution.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON Evolution

Mixed in with the classic arcade consoles are playable demos for TRON Evolution, a new TRON-based game to be released by Propaganda Games and Disney Interactive.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON Evolution

Demos for TRON Evolution are playable on this wall of flat screens. TRON Evolution is a new action-adventure game based on the TRON series. Available on all major platforms, the game is slated to be released by Propaganda Games and Disney Interactive.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Entrance

One last look back at the entrance to Flynn's. Guests to Flynn's Arcade were gifted handfulls of Flynn's game tokens.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON Arcade Console

A TRON arcade console and hugh neon sign, inspired by the 1982 Walt Disney Pictures release TRON.

The TRON arcade console was originally released in 1982 by Bally-Midway. Gamers must complete four distinct sectors in each of the games twelve levels; the four movie-inspired games are Grid Bugs, Light Cycles, MCP Cone and Battle Tanks.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON Tour

Guests to Flynn's Arcade are eventually herded towards the back of the arcade and through a secret passage behind the TRON arcade console.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON Tour

Guests are invited to join a walkthrough tour, discovering the rooms and hallways behind the arcade's secret door.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Digitizing Laser

In the original TRON (1982), the MCP uses a high powered laser to pull Kevin Flynn into the ENCOM Mainframe. A similar laser is set-up behind the scenes at Flynn's Arcade.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Digitizing Laser

The digitizing laser is pointed directly at this empty chair and desk.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Digital Hallway

After passing the laser and Flynn's desk, arcade guests are ushered to this long digital hallway, subtly reminiscent of the ENCOM Mainframe.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON: Legacy Trailers

The digital hallway leads to world of TRON: Legacy.

SDCC 2010 -Flynn's Arcade - TRON: Legacy Trailers

This futuristic End of the Line Club seems to transport Users into the digital world of TRON: Legacy.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - End of the Line Club

The End of the Line Club immerses new Users in the digital world of TRON: Legacy. An entire wall acts the the screen for trailers and scenes from the upcoming TRON movie.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - End of the Line Club

A USER prepares a Data Disc in a trailer from TRON: Legacy.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - End of the Line Club

An exciting Light Cycle trailer gives new Users another glimpse into the digital world of TRON: Legacy.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Light Suit

A full size TRON: Legacy Light Suit, on display in the End of the Line Club.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON: Legacy Merchandise

A wide variety of TRON: Legacy merchandise and media was on display in Flynn's Arcade.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON: Legacy Merchandise

A specially themed TRON Legacy Playstation 3, PS3 controller, headset and iPhone application were on display.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON: Legacy Merchandise

The TRON: Legacy merchandise includes action figures, light cycles and a light runner.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - TRON: Legacy Merchandise

More movie merchandise, including hats, sunglasses and a couple pairs of specially lit TRON: Legacy Adidas high tops.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade - Swag

Some of the free swag available during our visit to Flynn's Arcade. Pictured are the August 2010 issue of Empire Magazine (featuring a TRON: Legacy cover), a bottle of Coke Zero, and a plastic pouch of tokens from Flynn's Arcade.

SDCC 2010 - Flynn's Arcade Tokens

The tokens from Flynn's Arcade were engraved with seven different designs, including Home of TRON, Astro Gunner, Kraz-Bot! and Space Paranoids.