TOYCON 2014: The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention

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

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!!

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.

Reporting for Summer Komikon 2014!

The summer komikon is out again for this 2014 at the Bayanihan Center and still drawing crowds and loyal attendees and fans come together for a one day event this summer. People would like to spend this time to indulge on their favorite comics and even meet and talk with the artist themselves.

This awaited event brings together comic creators, exhibitors, fans and even celebrities. Ketchup Eusebio is spotted there in support of the DVD launch of the indie movie "Ang Maskot" by Macoy.  

Summer komikon features new titles like Rodski Patotski by Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre, Abangan The Best of Philippine Comics 2014 co-edited by Bakemono High creator Elbert Or, and Kikoman machine X - ang Ika-sampung mysterio by Manix Abrerra. There is also Sulyap 2, which features budding new indie komiks which have also gained a following among comic fans.

Studio Salimbal Talks About Philippine Comics

Studio Salimbal a newly formed comic group hailed from the best in the comic industry is off for their first collaborative project. As many of its members have created stories and comics that have crossed boundaries and some have been introduced overseas. But they are first focusing on the homecourt which is the Philippines.

They would like to talk for their first project, they wanted to talk about Philippine Comics. Happening on on April 6 (Sunday), 2:30pm at the Forum at Fully Booked Hightstreet. They will have series of open panels where Salimbal members, as well as any creators and fans who would like to come, can talk shop and compare projects and goals for the future and there will be free sketches also.

To get to know the members of Studio Salimbal, you can check their names, their profiles and their websites listed below.

2nd Baguio Komikon This February!

After a successful Baguio Komikon last year (Baguio Komikon: Sirko ng Komiks), it's back for another year with the favorite komiks, artists and many more! Baguio Komikon: Eksena ng Komiks will be happening at BBCCC Building Assumption Road, Baguio City.

February 8, 2014 from 10AM to 5PM

Entrance Fee is P35 only!

Featuring special guests like Carlo Vergara (Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady, Zsazsa Zathurnah), JP Palabon (Puso Negro), Mike David (Kubori Kikiam), Mark Rosario (My Wife is Pregnant) and Randy Valiente (Animen, Army of Darkness).

Baguio Komikon is presented by Komikon Inc., Bag-Iw Art Society, and AHU. Media Partners Hero TV and  Cordillera Today.