2014 Collecticon

Collecticon is one of the most anticiated toy conventions in the country alongside Toycon and Tagcom. Now on its 7th year, the organizers transferred the venue from Robinsons Place Manila to SM Megamall. The 2-day event was jam packed with these activities:

- Top comic book artist sketches and commission
- Gundam Caravan
- Customizer's Clinic featuring top local customizers
- Guardians of the Galaxy Cosplayers
- Toy Display by different Toy Groups
- Toy Diorama by Toy Soldier 1:18
- Statue and Lifesize Display
- Toy Groups Trivia Contest & Discussions
- 1/6 Scale Customizing Contest
- Toy Photography Contest
- K-Zoned featuring KPop Group NOM/Dance


 I have been going to Collecticon since its debut 7 years ago and has been joining the photo contest for the past 6 years. I exhibited my He-Man collection as well 2 years ago and it is always a treat meeting fellow toy and comic book enthusiasts. I just want to share some photos that I took during the 2-day event held at the Megatrade Hall 3 on September 27-28, 2014.

From the entrance, the guests were greeted by the amazing toy displays from various local toy collectors:

Custom figure by Myke Dela Paz

Custom figure by Myke Dela Paz

Custom figure by Myke Dela Paz

Custom figure by Myke Dela Paz

PinoyLUG's first toy display. www.facebook.com/groups/PinoyLUG

PinoyLUG's toy display.

Star Wars Lego display by PinoyLUG.

Flash by Riverspoons Studios

Green Arrow by Riverspoons Studios

 

Funko display by Funko Funatics Phil.

Gundam Caravan

Gundam toy display

  

The entire half of the hall was dedicated to selling and some really cool finds! Was able to take home a few comic books, old and hard-to-find toys:XD

 

 

Cool toys were auctioned during the event. A lot went  home with empty pockets but, happy as a kid. Haha!

The crowd was also treated by the Guardians of the Galaxy cosplayers.

And my fave, toy photography contest. Got really lucky and won 1st place in the Edited Category. My 4th win and ticket to Collecticon's Hall of Fame. Ending my toy photo stint with a bang -- Guardians of the Galaxy way. Thank you, Collection! Until next year.

I missed a lot of events during the con like the Marvel trivia contest, Figure Custom Clinic and 1/6th Custom contest because I was busy roaming around with fellow toy geeks chatting and hunting for toys. Ha! Well, there will always be next year. :)

My winning entry. We Are The Guardians of the Galaxy.

-Fin-

2013 Collecticon

2013 Collecticon.

The best Collecticon ever! For me at least because I bagged 2 awards. For the 3rd year now, won in the toy photography contest and a surprised 3rd place win for the new category (on-the-spot photo) sponsored by Maxi Collector.


3rd Place on-the spot toy photography contest. Iron Patriot by Play Imaginative.

My other entry for the on-the spot photography contest. War Machine by Play Imaginative.

My winning entry in the edited category. Uhura and Spock:

It was an amazing event held in Rob Place, Manila on September 19-20. Great toy bargains and amazing toy displays. 

The attendees were also treated to a rare opportunity to watch master customizer Myke dela Paz share his skills. Here are some of Myke's amazing works displayed during the event:

I would also like to congratulate my fellow toy photographer, Christopher Diones and Leslie Araujo for making the event's amazing poster:

Me winning 1st place in the edited category (with the host and Sir Jojo)

Me and my prize for winning 3rd place in the on-the-spot photo contest.

Christopher Diones winning 1st place for the unedited category.

Me and Leslie Araujo. 

Until next year! :)