Philippine ToyCon 2018: PopLife Fan Experience

The most anticipated, long-running and biggest pop-culture event in the country is back with its ‘whole new playground’!

The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectible Convention (TOYCON) is opening its PopLife Fan Experience this June 8 to 10, 2018 at SMX Convention Center, SM MOA Complex, Pasay City.

/IMAGE TOYCON PH: The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention Facebook page

Jason David Frank known as Green Ranger, Neal Adams prominent for being a legendary comic book artist, and Dante Basco who played the roles Rufio (Hook), Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Jai Kell (Star Wars: Rebels) are only 3 of the 8 celebrity guests that the event has revealed. Four artists are also guesting, 2 of which are Quiccs, an illustrator, toy designer and graffiti artist, and Anatoy, toy designer based in South Korea.

ToyCon aims to be a platform for toy collectors, enthusiasts, designers, suppliers and more. The event showcases talents through this year’s numerous toy contests lined up for you. Customized action and mecha figure, toy diorama contest, cosplay and toy clicks are only few of them. Through their guests from local and international scene of comics and toys, they inspire young artists through and through.

/IMAGE toyconph.com

Tickets are priced Php 300 for kids below 6 years old, Php 600 for regular 1 day pass, Php 1000 for 2 day pass and Php 1,300 for 3 day pass. VIP PASS is also available which gives you a 3-day entrance with freebies and 2 autographs while LEGENDARY PASS offers a 3-day entrance with freebies and 4 autographs. Prices for VIP and Legendary tickets are to be announced. Get your tickets at SM Tickets.  

For sponsorship and partnership, email toyconmarketing@gmail.com. For concerns on cosplay and volunteers for event, email animealliance@gmail.com. For inquiries and media registration, email toyconph@gmail.com or visit www.toyconph.com.  Join the ToyCon beyond playing with toys but also with the community it makes.

Details:

What: TOYCON 2018: PopLife Fan Experience
When: June 8 to 10, 2018
Where: SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila
Tickets: https://www.smtickets.com/events/view/6731#

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Sources: ToyCon website, ToyCon facebook page
Image grabbed from: ToyCon facebook page, ToyCon website
Written by: Maria Vinnise Marcelo, Philippine Primer Intern