Hobbies and Collectibles Convention

Happy 70th Birthday Thomas!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

     Happy Birthday Thomas! Kenzo was so excited when he heard the news. We're going to Thomas' 70th birthday celebration at SM Mall of Asia. At first, I was hesitant to bring him there because we'll be travelling all the way from North to South but his dad agreed that he'll accompany us. Yay! Great news for Kenzo :) He was so excited to see Thomas and the gang. He was counting how many nights 'til the big day. After a week, his dream of joining Thomas' 70th Birthday Celebration came true!

   We we're fortunate that we made it to Thomas the Tank Engine's 70th Birthday Bash last September 27, 2015. Kenzo was very happy! When we arrived at the venue, all the kids we're wearing Thomas and Friends costumes and we're also happy and excited to join the celebration. More photos on what happened during Thomas 70th Birthday below :)
Happy 70th Birthday Thomas!
Kenzo and his ticket 
     During the event, Thomas and his friends prepared a lot of activities to all the kids who were present in the venue. Thomas' crew also encouraged all the attendees to wear costumes and join the contest. We saw awesome costumes of Thomas the Tank Engine. The kids wore different designs and some were created by their parents.
Happy 70th Birthday Thomas!
Kids who joined the best in Thomas costume contest
     The event was open to public. The kids were so happy that day, the venue was full of Thomas and Friends merchandise including toys, clothes, play sets, and other collectibles. Aside from the program, there were play stations and booths inside the venue so that other kids who did not join the contest have other things to do. Thomas and Friends carnival-themed party includes a play area, arts and crafts area, face painting and photo booth.
Happy 70th Birthday Thomas!
Thomas and Friends activity areas
     Thomas and his friends also prepared a storytelling session for all the kids before they announce the winner of the best in Thomas costume contest. All the kids were behave listening to the story. 
Happy 70th Birthday Thomas!
L- storytelling
 R- announcement of winners
     Everyone was so excited to see Thomas but he wasn't able to make it that day. But sir TopHam Hat also known as the Fat Controller arrived and performed a dance number with the train crew. The program ended with the announcement of winners. There were three winners for the best in Thomas the Train costumes. I can say all the winners were deserving to win because if you'll look closely, the costumes were made with passion by their parents. It's creativity at its finest!
Happy 70th Birthday Thomas!
L- Thomas' Birthday Cake
R- Sir TopHam Hat and Kenzo
     I would like to say thank you so much to mommy Glaiza of www.moomymusings.com, RichPrime and Toy Kingdom for this once in a lifetime experience of celebrating Thomas' birthday. I'm inviting everyone to see the entire Thomas and Friends toys and collectibles at all toy Kingdom and Toys R Us stores near you! Happy 70th Birthday, Thomas! We love you!!!

Good Times!~

DC Pocket Cosplay at SM City Fairview

Monday, April 13, 2015

     Yesterday, superheroes came to life as cosplay afficionados gathered and showed their charm at the event center of SM City Fairview wearing their favorite DC Comics superhero costumes for the last leg of DC Pocket Cosplay. This event is in preparation for the DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event that will be happening this April 18, 2015 at The Block Atrium, SM City North EDSA. Yay! this will be the biggest gathering of cosplayers, DC Comics addict, DC video gamers, DC toy collectibles and everything in between.

     According to Alfonso who hosted the event yesterday, the number of cosplayers who joined at SM Fairview was one of the biggest. There were 11 contestants who displayed their DC superhero costumes, some were shy because it's their first time joining this kind of contest while others entered the stage loud and proud. Click CONTINUE READING to see the DC Pocket Cosplay contestants plus get to know the winners from DC Pocket Cosplay SM City Fairview!
DC Pocket Cosplay at SM City Fairview

The Philippine TOYCON: The Biggest Pop Culture Event in the Philippines celebrates its 13th year

Thursday, June 12, 2014

     Hello to all the kids and kids at heart! Another exciting event will happen next weekend and I'm sure you're all been wanting to see you favorite toys, collectibles, gaming and the like. Name it and I'm sure TOYCON has it! Are you ready to know more about one of the biggest pop culture event on the country? 

   What’s bigger than dinosaurs? Giant robots. What’s bigger than giant robots? Godzilla. What’s bigger than Godzilla? Freakin’ outer space! Where a bunch of aliens are busy guarding the galaxy.

    There’s nothing that can compare with bigness. But sometimes, even the thought of “bigness” is an understatement when you find something that can contain all these things and add in a huge dose of fun and thrills. Prepare for the biggest one yet! It’s time for TOYCON 2014!! Click CONTINUE READING for more details and see you there!
The Philippine TOYCON: The Biggest Pop Culture Event in the Philippines celebrates its 13th year
     The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention, or TOYCON as it’s more widely-known, is Asia’s biggest and longest running convention for collectibles, toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections. The convention has been ongoing since 2002 so it is now on its 13th year of thrilling fans and aficionados alike. It is, simply put, the biggest pop culture event in the country. 

     This year’s TOYCON will highlight the 75th Anniversary of DC Comics’ caped Crusader, Batman with a huge Batman display area, a life size Batpod, a kids’ activity area, exciting new Batman merchandise, and a gallery of art and collectibles of the Dark Knight Detective.

     Also catch the Samurai X fever as Warner Brothers previews the Rurouni Kenshin live-action film trilogy Parts II and III with a display of original costumes from the sensational Japanese hit movie.

    Get ready to be blown into space with Marvel’s latest epic movie, The Guardians of the Galaxy, with awesome displays, sneak peeks at the movie’s trailers and behind-the-scenes, special fan activities, and the Marvel roster of superstar artists like Leinil Yu, Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Roy Allan Martinez and Kim Jacinto.

    The TOYCON also gives you the biggest gathering of toy collections with the following prominent toy exhibits – 

     The G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary exhibit, Philippine Lego Users Group exhibit, the Coca-Cola Collectibles exhibit, One Sixth Republic and Pinoy Sixth Scale collectors exhibit and the awesome Toycon Gallery exhibit area which showcases the best of the local toy group community.

   Fans of a galaxy far, far away unite with the 10th Anniversary of the Star Wars 501st Philippine Outpost. Enjoy a parade of your favorite Star Wars characters, Stormtroopers, Jedi Knights and droids and, of course, the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader as they invade the Philippine ToyCon stage.

     The TOYCON also features the biggest in Cosplay with the Philippine Finals of the World Cosplay Summit happening at the event and TOYCON’s own Cosplay Universe unleashes a barrage of individual and group cosplayers led by Asia’s Cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao. 

     Gaming takes center stage also at the TOYCON with the biggest game companies, like Level-Up, War Gaming, Cherry Credits and Uplink releasing the latest versions of their top games.

      And off course, TOYCON would not be complete without the biggest exhibitor floor of all pop culture merchandise in terms of apparel, collectibles and memorabilia, graphic novels and comics, cosplay paraphernalia, and toys, toys, TOYS!

      The Philippine TOYCON 2014 will be held on June 20-22, 2014 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. 

      This is co-presented by Collectibles Unlimited and the SM Megatrade Halls, and sponsored by Maxi Collector, Toy Kingdom, Toy Empire, Warner Brothers Pictures and Pacific Licensing. With special thanks to Big Boys Toy Store, Great Toys, Arigatoys, Authority Hoodie, Transfer It, Otaku Asia, War Gaming, Uplink, Level-Up, Cubizone, Canon, Level-Up, Cherry Credits, CIIT, Loctite, Walt Disney Studios, gaming Library and Resorts World Manila. With media partners, ABS-CBN, Flip Geeks, Reimaru Files, WheninManila.com, Chalk Magazine, UNO Magazine, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer.net and 99.5 PLAY FM. Also supported by Anime Alliance and World Cosplay Summit.

Tickets are now on sale at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com)
For more information on schedule of activities and event details please visit:
www.toyconph.com
www.facebook.com/toyconph

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