Celebrate 20 Years of TOYCON PH!

If you're a toy collector and live in the Southeast Asian region, there's certainly one event that you should look forward to go to in the Philippines. They're celebrating their 20th year, TOYCON PH, the longest existing pop culture event in the Philippines.

From its humble beginnings of just a single a room, it now is being held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila with all sorts of toy brands showcasing their wares for toy lovers everywhere! This includes exclusive toys that will be released just on this occasion courtesy of toy designers from the region and the US. These limited edition TOYCON items won't be seen anywhere but here, so if you're seriously considering getting them, come to the show.

Brands like Funko, Lego, Bandai, Hot Toys, Pop Mart, JoyToy, tons of others are going to be seen in the event plus exclusive releases of Quiccs, Wetworks, Creaon Chknhead, Arman Kendrick plus a whole enchilada of artists that only will release their merch on the 20th edition of TOYCON PH. Globe is also their co-presenter, and will dedicate a Globe Playboxx Booth where Globe susbcribers will be treated to VIP status if you get Premium and VIP passes. You'll get access to Creon Chknheads CCW Buck Philippine Colorway and Punk Drunkers Pops, which would be relatively hard to find in these conferences.

For classic fans, Voltes V Legacy artists, and their Director Mark Reyes will be there too. Aside from that, Masked Rider Black and Black RX star Tetsuo Kurata or Robert Akizuki will be in the Philippines to grace the event. If you're also a fan of Maskman, Ryosuke Kaizu who played Red Mask in Hiraki Sentai Maskman will be at the event via the Toku Spirits Booth. There will also be a Cosplay event plus a Cosplay Photography Workshop done by Jay Tablante if you're into that.

All of these will happen on July 7 to 9 at the SMX Convention Center, and this will surely be BIG since this is their 20th year. Make sure you use the hashtag #TOYCON20NA if you are posting on social media, to become part of the fun. Tickets are sold via SMTickets.com or on the event location, so head on to SMX Convention Center on this dates! Globe Premium Passes are going to be via Tickelo.com. See you on TOYCON 20!

The SMART Powered Bigger Better ToyCon A Resounding Success!

Thousands of people flocked to SMX Convention Center for the SMART Powered bigger and better ToyCon 2016 this weekend. I have seen tons of change since the last time I went to the event because if you compare what happened this 2016 to the ones before that, it's just unbelievable. From the whole Pop Life and Fan Experience to the displays that lined up on the right side of the hall, this event has really gone international.

Smart was also there to give tons of prizes, plus free photos for those who posed on their booths during the three day Toy event. Aside from that, they also offered Smart's best deals for Postpaid and Prepaid packages during the Toy Convention.

I was there Friday during the small press conference and Saturday where they also unveiled the largest Voltes V robot this side of the world. It came from China and they shipped the whole thing piece by piece then assembled them Saturday. I saw parts of the process and they needed 50 people to actually do it. For safety reasons, they didn't remove the scaffolding anymore so if ever anything happens, they would keep the robot standing without any danger. My memories of watching Voltes V came crashing back to me, there were also tons of memorabilia sold on the floors which covered almost half the venue.

The Stan Lee display was also something to note of. It's the first time that they brought it outside of the US and it's so nice that the Philippines had that privilege. I love the memorabilia from the actual stars of Avengers and this huge Iron Man suit behind me. I could imagine driving this one for real but it probably won't fit me ha-ha! Anyway, there are also tons of magazines, toys and trading spots which was quite busy on that day. I documented the first day on video which includes the interview for HODOR, Superman Dean Cain and Young Boba Fett Daniel Logan. I also will be showing the organizers so you could get to know how all of these things happened!

Here's how I spend Day 2 where I followed Asian Superstar Mario Maurer after  his interview. He shopped for toys, he also got a Krusty the Clown figure while he shopped that afternoon.

Thank you so much to SMART, the ToyCon 2016 organizers for having me cover your event. I've had so much fun and I hope this won't be the last time we'll be in ToyCon. The organizers mentioned that it would actually be even BIGGER next year and they've already got dates for it. Can't wait to see that come true! This was a BIG success!

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SMART Powers Up ToyCon 2016 and Pop Life FanXperience

The country's BIGGEST network Smart Communications is bringing you closer to your ToyCon 2016 dream and Pop Life FanXperience by bringing awesome prizes for Smart Subscribers this coming June 10-12 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. It'll be an awesome 3 days full of toys, goodies, collectibles, celebrities, iconic anime shows, plus a lot more as they also dedicate this year to Chōdenji Machine Voltes V. You'll get to reconnect with Steve, Big Bert, Little John, Mark and Jaime all over again plus tons of international stars in Manila courtesy of our friends from Smart. 

Get a chance to win tickets by dressing up as your your favorite character or posting a photo of your favorite video games via IG or Twitter if you include the hashtag #SmartTOYCON from hereon everyday! You can also win tons of swag if you register at the ToyCon's Smart Zone so you could win Smart Bro Pocket Wifi Units, limited edition Jackets, gaming gears and a whole lot more! At the same time, you can purchase Smart SIM cards, Prepaid Load, or subscribe to the latest Postpaid offers right at the venue.

Expected guests are Superman himself Dean Cain, Daniel Logan of Star Wars, Bronson Pelletier and Kiowa Gordon of Twilight, Thai Superstar Mario Maurer and artist Frankie J.! You'll also get to see a 25 foot Voltes V, the Stan Lee Excelsior exhibit, themed showcases from brands the world over! It's gonna be so hard not to go there!

Follow @livesmart on IG, Twitter or visit the Facebook page for a chance to win tickets to the event FREE! 

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