eFX Inc. will offer a replica of Agent Phil Coulson's S.H.I.E.L.D. badge as a New York Comic Con 2013 exclusive. However, fans can deputize themselves into S.H.I.E.L.D. by preordering the badge on Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. Pacific/noon Eastern from efxcollectibles.com. Those that preorder can provide a photo, name and birth date to add an extra layer of personalization to the included ID card, as opposed to just getting Phil Coulson's. Badges must be picked up on site at New York Comic Con (Oct. 10-13).

According to eFX, S.H.I.E.L.D. badges are made from the "original master molds of the screen-used badge," while the ID card is made from the original digital files. The personalized ID cards are only available through pre-order. Each badge is $50 and part of a 1,500-unit run.

Beyond inducting yourself into S.H.I.E.L.D., personalized ID cards also present an ample opportunity for cosplayers to put their favorite obscure character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe's peacekeeping force. Personally, I can't wait to see an ID badge with Amadeus Cho's name and photo on it.