ToyCon 2017 POP LIFE FANXPERIENCE

Big international celebrities last ToyCon 2017 POP LIFE FANXPERIENCE. Filipino fans, collectors, media, young and old enjoyed an up close and personal encounter with 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.

Collectors, like me, were able to buy hard to find toys! Some of the biggest exhibits in the world of popular culture highlighted the event such as 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 featured 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 were all there to support the longest and most popular toys and hobbyists event.

For this, I am ever thankful to Az the man of Azrael's Merryland and my wife Joy of Occasions of Joy for including me in the list although I am a reluctant (choosy) blogger. Choosy in a sense that I'm mostlt happy in events that involves my hobbies, photograpy, toys, cars, gadgets.

Until next year, see at ToyCon 2018!

For videos, please watch it at my wife's blog, here are the links

http://www.occasionsofjoy.com/2017/06/toycon-2017-day-1.html

http://www.occasionsofjoy.com/2017/07/toycon-2017-day-2.html

http://www.occasionsofjoy.com/2017/07/toycon-2017-day-3.html

ToyCon 2017

Now on its 16th year, The Philippine TOYCON,  in partnership with Pop Life is bringing SEVEN big international celebrities for the Filipino fans to enjoy an up close and personal encounter! These include: 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.

ToyCon 2017, entitled ToyCon PopLife FanXperience will be held at SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, from June 30 to July 2, 2017.

WHAT NEW FOR THIS YEAR’S CONVENTION?

• Pop Life Entertainment brings your ideas to life in the Creator Stage! All digital content creators and online celebrity aspirants can make their mark on the digital stage by creating their own content right at the Pop Life Creator Stage at the 2nd level of the SMX Convention Center. Share your genius and get a chance to be part of a global leader in multi-channel networks, Pro Am Studio!
• The TOYCON also boasts of some of the biggest exhibits in the world of popular culture and 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-culturemerchandise, comics, accessories, cosplay merchandise, toys and collectibles.
•  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

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 event details go to: www.toyconph.com and www.facebook.com/ToyConPh