The annual East Coast geek celebration New York Comic Con is swiftly approaching, with the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC set to fling its doors open to attendees October 5-8. So what cool stuff will be there?

This festive geek gathering drew an estimated 180,000 visitors last year and is quickly becoming a prime venue for releasing juicy Hollywood teasers and clips showcasing the most desirable new movies and TV shows, unveilings of collector statues, glimpses of limited-run toys, announcements for comic-book crossover events, and curtain pulls for coveted video games, second only to the yearly maelstrom in San Diego.

Must-see unveilings are popping up daily, so we've rounded up a few of the choicest newly announced sneaks and surprises to sprint for if your schedule allows, from the King chaos in Hulu's Castle Rock; Keanu Reeves' sci-fi thriller Replicas; and Funko novelties for Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, and Westworld to an early glimpse of Pacific Rim 2; a gab session with Gotham's creative gang; an intriguing look at the fresh season of Fox's The X-Files; and a whole lot more.

More are bound to appear before opening day, and we'll keep you posted on additional NYCC enticements.

Pop on in and tell us what piques your interest!