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This year, I turned 40. And I decided to celebrate that milestone by becoming a kid again. So, I packed my things and headed out to the 22nd Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention last June 14. And it was definitely a blast for the 40-year-old me. Toys For All Ages You know that “rule” where you’re supposed to leave behind toys when you become an adult? Well, at the Toycon, that rule gets thrown out the window. Here, 40-year-olds and older get to gush about toys of all sorts alongside the actual kids. And as always with Toycon, there are tons of toys to gush on. There were the dinosaurs, robots, and superhero action figures for the young and old boys. Meanwhile, the young and old girls feasted their eyes on Barbies, Sailor Moon, and other heroines. There is also the meeting of the old and the new, as popular franchises get more toys courtesy of both seasoned and up and coming manufacturers. Voltes Five, that giant robot 40-year-old and older Filipino kids still adore, w...

 We are taking over the Summer of 2025! The TOYCON SUMMER PRELUDE marks the start of our 22nd year, and the entire TOYCON PH community is heading to the Okada Manila's Crystal Pavilion on March 29 and 30, 2025! TOYCON's very first summer event brings together toy enthusiasts, collectors, and creators to celebrate the artistry and nostalgia behind various toys and collectibles. Mingle with amazing Sentai celebrities and voice actors from your favorite Japanese shows, catch cosplay stars both homegrown and international, jam with local musical performers, join exciting onstage games, panel discussions and buy from more than 100+ dealers in our amazing dealer floor! And best of all, Admission is 100% FREE!! Co-presented by: Okada Manila, Mana Underground, MINDstyle and GreatToysOnline.com. Thank you to our sponsors: CaliCo Toys, Hubbyte, GMA Store, Courtside, Bigboys Toy store, Cutting Edge, Gaming Library, Aezer, Solid Toys, Legendary Beast Studios, Hobby Stadium, Puzzlebox 3D, R...

  The Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectible Convention held its 21st iteration last June 14-16. And it promised a whole new evolution in the con. As a regular, I needed to find out what was in store, so I put on my backpack and headed to the SMX Convention Center.  Throughout its run, Toycon has been, well, about toys. But it was often the big brands that dominated the event, be it Western brands like McFarlane or Marvel or Japanese brands like Bandai and Good Smile Company. They were there. This time, though, the event highlighted independent toy creators. Some of the top toy designers from around the world attended to share their knowledge. MNDSTYL, the creator of Funko Pop, shared some handy knowledge on how budding creators can create incredible designs.  Local brands also get to show off their latest collectible merch. Fast food chain Jollibee and renowned designer Quiccs Maiquez drew a crowd with their new JolliTEQ collectible figures.  Meanwhile, local V...

 Deck the halls with toys and hobbies! The season’s cheer comes your way once again with pure enjoyment brought you by TOYCON PH and their brand of creative show with games, hobbies, collectibles and pop-culture merchandise! This coming holiday weekend, all roads lead to the 16th Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair 2023 to be held on December 15 to 17 at the SM Megatrade Halls, 5th floor Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Event Highlights include: • MINDStyle Trade Show and Toy Expo • Horie Mitsuko, Anime performer and singer Live Meet & Greet c/o TokuSpirits • Shonen Anime Voice-actors Meet & Greet c/o CaliCo Toys • Philippine Toy Group Association (PTGA) Celebrity Cosplayer Panels • CreatiVoices X Voice-dubbing Competition • GMA Kapuso Talents Guest appearance • Exclusive designer toys and Limited-Edition releases • The Christmas Cosplay Competition • Live charity auctions by TOYFAIR Exhibitors • The Annual toy drive for our chosen children’s charities • Stage ga...