The 16th edition of ToyCon takes center stage on June 30 - July 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, with much awaited surprises that goes to infinity and beyond.
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| During the recent press conference held at Uptown Mall Bonifacio, the ToyCon organizers were excited to present the celebrities who will grace the occasion. |
Asian Comics, Toys & hobbies Collective, Inc. in partnership with Pop Life Entertainment promises another ultimate experience for the Filipino pop-culture fans. This year, the TOYCON POPLIFE FANXPERIENCE 2017 brings in a whole new playground for the digital generation.
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| Mr. Potato Head returns as a valuable collectible at the ToyCon 2017 on June 30-July 2, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. |
Gone were the days when one would think of toys and collectibles were just for children. That notion has also grown up, with the likes of the success of DC and Marvel films with the movie-going public. It is not a wonder why the Philippines is among, if not one of the best countries in staging of such conferences.... with all the toys, comic books, hobbies and collectibles under one roof. But wait... there's more.
Not to be missed are the seven international celebrities flying in to meet and greet their Filipino fans:
Carla Perez – Rita Repulsa in the Power Rangers 90s TV Series
Charlie Bewley – The Vampire Dmitri, from the Twilight movie franchise
Lindsay Mckeon – Tessa the Reaper from the hit TV series, Supernatural
Karen Fukuhara – Katana of the Suicide Squad
Stefan Capicic – Colossus in the Deadpool Movie
Cas Anvar – the voice of Altair in Assassins Creed:Revelations
Kevin McNally – Joshamee Gibbs in all 5 Pirate of the Caribbean movies
Plus, this year’s highlights include:
Japan’s top toy brand, Kotobukiya, displays its latest line of Marvel, Star Wars and
DC figurines along with the launch of the Frame Arms Girl Anime and merchandise.
Warner Brothers features its movie exhibit of its upcoming line of hit movies, IT,
Ninjago, Justice League and the original movie prop doll of the horror cult classic,
Annabelle.
Mars Ravelo’s Superheroes are featured in their classic art and comic form courtesy
of the Mars Ravelo Estate and ABS CBN Licensing.
The TOYCON Toy Club Gallery – The biggest toy collectors’ exhibit ever assembled
under one roof featuring top toy brands, Kotobukiya, Enesco, Bandai, Hero Cross,
Hasbro, Mattel, Hot Toys and Lego. This exhibit makes ToyCon one of the most
photographed events in the country.
Artists Alley and custom artwork - fans meet their favorite local and international
guest artists for custom sketches, signing and art critiquing
The biggest dealer floor of around 240 merchants of various pop-culture
merchandise, comics, accessories, cosplay merchandise, toys and collectibles
Other event highlights include:
The grand finals of the World Cosplay Summit Philippine Championship and our very
own TOYCON Cosplay Competition
The awarding of the very first Pinoy Pop Culture Awards
Musical performances by British electronic duo, Addictive TV and top local bands
ToyClicks toy photography competition and the Toy Customization contest
Remember the dates:
June 30 to July 2, 2017
SMX Convention Center Manila
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
The event is organized by the Asian Comics, Toys & Hobbies Collective Inc. and Pop Life Entertainment and co-presented by GLOBE.
With sponsors MaxiCollector, Arigatoys, the Gaming Library,
Warner Brothers Pictures, Bankee, Toy Empire, Ano Toys, Great Toys Online, Hygienix,
Bully Boys Collectibles, Big Boys Toystore, Hubbyte, Kramer Toy Warden, Devant, Mogu-
Mogu, and Bruder Toys.
With media partners, ABS-CBN, History Channel, Psicom, Manilascape, PBNet and Retro
105.9 DCG FM.
For details contact:
ToyconPh@gmail.com
toyconmarketing@gmail.com
Cholo Mallillin (Marketing Head) – 0917-8248176
Vic Yap (Head of Operations) – 0906-5067616
Azrael Coladilla (Digital Content Manager) – 09087568622
For event details go to:
www.toyconph.com
www.facebook.com/ToyConPh
Tickets are available online at SMTickets.com
