At the opening of ComicCon International in San Diego Comic Images announced the acquisition of the license to create numerous products based on the Dreamworks film, Shrek II. The computer-animated Shrek II is slated for release during the summer of 2004. Comic Images will produce Shrek II trading cards and a special collector's binder along with numerous other licensed products including a Shrek II Gumball Machine, Shrek II Bobblehead Dolls, and Shrek II Bobble Pens.