For 21 years, TOYCON PH has been one of the premier event destination in the Philippines, dedicated to the celebration and exploration of the dynamic world of toys and collectibles, and that was why they went all out to make their return felt last May 26, 2024 at Parqal Mall. With a multitude of special guests, stage performances, attractions, and exhibitors, the TOYCON Evolution Launch Event was a fun and enjoyable peek on what is to come at their main event on June 14-16, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
This year’s TOYCON PH will be focusing on the evolution of toys and the experience of creative play as it continues to captivate enthusiasts of all ages, and this was already seen at the Launch event. TOYCON continues to serve as a hub where fans, collectors, creators, and industry professionals converge to celebrate the past, present, and future of playthings. This was seen at the many exciting attractions and exhibitors at the launch all around Parqal Mall.
Stage appearances by cosplayers, performances by musicians and bands and games kept the launch attendees engaged and interested in the many attractions that TOYCON will be presenting.
The TOYCON Launch event was also made sensational with appearances by the cast of Voltes V Legacy: Raphael Landicho (Little Jon) and Matt Lozano (Big Bert). They got to address their fans on stage, had games with them, photo opportunities and autograph signings, much to the delight of attendees.
The TOYCON Launch event also hosted the official TOYCON PH 2024 Press Conference where the organizers unveiled the many exciting creators, attractions, special guests, exhibitors, and contests that fans can expect at TOYCON Evolution this coming June 14-16, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
TOYCON PH 2024 is set to transform the SMX Convention Center Manila into a vibrant playground for toy aficionados. The convention will feature an extensive range of exhibits and activities, including exclusive toy product reveals, performances from international Pop idols, panel discussions with toy industry experts and celebrity collectors, toy designing workshops, interactive gaming and tabletop tournaments, cosplay, comics and a bustling marketplace for rare and exclusive collectibles.
Event Highlights
- Be a part of the exciting launch of two new toy brands from MNDSTYL and the creator of Funko Pop
- Take your pick of exciting toy exclusives from Solid Toys, RLux Custom, Armored Komodo, Devil Toys, Omo Collectibles and more than 50 other Designer toy artists
- Enjoy new finds and releases from big toy brands like Hot Toys, Jada, Bandai, PopMart, Funko, Toy City, and so much more!
- Catch the celebration of GMA Network’s 74th anniversary with surprise GMA celebrity appearances!
- View the very first reveal of the 20-foot Voltes V Legacy display of Telesuccess Productions!
- Enjoy performances from International Performers – Bugvel, Chicken Blow The Idol, Kuroguro, and Tenohira El, Voice Actress/Idol – Ai Negeshi, local idols, Pastel Mix and Day Night Explorers and many more surprise international guests!
- Special musical performance by P-POP Sensation G22, the Female Alphas, and beloved OPM band I Belong to the Zoo courtesy of CaliCo Toys.
- Be part of the Mana Underground Table-top Tournaments: Battlegrounds
- Catch the special displays and special spotlight presentations from upcoming movies, “Alien vs Predator: Romulus,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” “Deadpool and Wolverine,” “Friendly Fire,” Horizon: An American Saga,” “Inside Out 2,” and “Transformers One.”
- Enjoy all the spectacle of costume play performances with TOYCON’s Cosplay KO Competition
- Catch the awarding of the Pinoy Pop Culture Icon for 2024. It will be awesome!
- Be a part of more than 100 toy collector groups of the Philippine Toy Groups Association with their collections exhibited at the TOYCON Gallery
- Enjoy the Creators and Artisan Alley and Comic Zone with celebrity graphic artists, authors, crafts people and inventors!
With these and more unveiled at their successful launch event, TOYCON evolution is shaping up to be one of the biggest pop culture events of the years, with even more exciting developments, guests and attractions to be announced in the days lading to the event.
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