I first discovered the event thru Facebook (I think it was an ad) and eventually thru television. For someone who loves action figures and model kits, I surely wouldn't let this event slip!
And so I went there....
The 13th ToyCon 2014 (or The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2014 if you want the longer version of it) is a three day event that happened last June 20-22 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall. It caters merchants of collectible figures (palm to life-size), model kits, cosplay materials, several online games and not-so related items. Besides that, you will also enjoy gazing at the cosplayers (not to mention some hot promo girls) who are ever so eager to pose on camera!
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| Entrance fee: Php 130.00 only. |
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| Feeling the urge to eat? Food stalls are here to fill you up! |
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| Commemorative shirts are also available with various designs to choose from. |
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| Some of the sample shirts that one may choose from. |
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| Portion of the event showing movie clips from all Batman movies and series. |
Merchandise
ranges from Japanese-related influences such as manga and anime, games;
Western-related influences such as comic book heroes, movie-related such as
Star Wars and Aliens both new and second-hand at reasonable and bargain
prices. Feeling your growling stomach? The venue also serves snacks and meals
for the ever so hungry aficionado. Batman’s 75th Anniversary and Rurouni
Kenshin live action movie also finds it way at the event.
Let’s see some
more in pictures...
Japanese-related
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| One of the first items that I saw. From Goggle Five. |
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| Here are some of the mecha from various Super Sentai series. |
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| Attack on Titan figures |
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| Affordable figures of manga and anime characters. |
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| Bit expensive chibi figures. |
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| Gunpla model kits are also sold. Not that much variety though. |
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| Some of the model kits on display. From Gundam Wing. |
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| Ryo Saeba and Saeko Nogami figures. From City Hunter. |
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| I am happy to report to our dear cosplayers that there are available ready-to-wear costumes here! |
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| There are also wigs as well! |
Western-related
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| If you love Liam Neeson, this figure is just for you! |
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| Some gory figures. Not my liking personally. |
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| One of my favorites! Gypsy Danger from Pacific Rim. |
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| Some eye-candy from the Marvel comics! |
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| Sabertooth and Wolverine |
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| Scary smile! |
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| Cyclops |
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| Gambit |
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| Galactus and Siver Surfer |
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| Wolverine solo pose. |
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| On the far other side of the venue.... |
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| Wolverine and Colossus |
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| Robin and Green Lantern with the same pose. |
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| Oh let's not forget Tony Stark! |
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| Iron Man |
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| Let's go to the dark side! |
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| And I thought that he would die without his mask on. Darth Vader from Star Wars trilogy. |
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| The price to pay.... Oh dear.... |
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| I don't know this dude, oh well.... |
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| A minor character from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. |
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| Life size figures. Who do you think is the odd one? |
For the women (yes, we didn't forget you guys)
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| Earrings and Earphone plug and jack covers. |
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| Earrings of various sizes and design. |
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| Don't forget guys to take home some stuff toys for your girlfriend(s). |
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| One of the odd booths here at the event. Dolly Wink. |
Cosplayers and Promo Girls
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| One... |
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| Two... |
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| Three! Four? Five? Sadly, my battery was drained already. Sorry Guys. |
Batman 75th Anniversary and related
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| Batman's 75th Anniversary logo |
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| A pretty realistic figure of Batman. From Batman. |
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| Close-up inspection of the figure. |
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| Batmobile from Batman and Batman Returns. |
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| Batmobile's side view. |
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| Batmobile's rear view. |
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| Several Batman bust figures from movie and comic book iterations. |
Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie
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| Rurouni Kenshin live action movie booth |
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| Let's take a closer look.... |
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| Photo clips from behind the scenes. |
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| Kenshin Himura |
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| Makoto Shishio |
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| Actual costumes for Kenshin, Sanosuke and Aoshi were also on display. |
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| Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno - August 20 Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends - September 24 |
Local Flavor
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| OMG, the one and only Dolphy and Efren "Bata" Reyes! |
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| Unique musical instrument figures from Guitar Bulilit! |
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| Some of their offerings. Great gift idea for musicians out there! |
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| Pretty old technology, but at least were catching-up. |
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| Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde School of Design and arts showing some demo. |
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| Here it is.... |
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| Batman suit from Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy. By The Art Department Studios. |
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| They also made a figure of our beloved Fernando Poe Jr. Pretty nice! |
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| Some of Alfredo Alcala's works. |
Some Other Stuff
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| Planet X Comics and Comic Odyssey stall selling comic books at bargain prices. |
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| I think you get what I mean. |
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| Missing some toy parts or wanting to pump-up some of your toys. Surprisingly, there is a stall just for that! |
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| You never know if you'll need some parts! |
That's all folks!
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| Noooo!!! Missed the event? There's always next year guys! |
Please look forward to another blog review! Ikimashou!
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