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Collectors Con 2024: Pop culture patrons find their tribe at SM North EDSA

July 22, 2024 - 2:00pm

Promising the ultimate collector’s adventure in the North, Collectors Con is back at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA...

Arts and Culture

New Apo Whang-Od, Bigboy Cheng Funko Pop launched at Toycon 2024

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | June 18, 2024 - 10:23am

Thousands of cosplayers and toy enthusiasts from all ages trooped to Toycon (Toy convention) last weekend in SMX Convention...

Arts and Culture

LIST: Concerts, events this June 2024

By Kristofer Purnell | June 5, 2024 - 11:49am

June promises a lot of exciting events and concerts that are sure to battle the sweltering heat.

Entertainment

'Iron Strange,' Iron Man armors, other figurines for sale at 20th Toycon

By Kristofer Purnell | July 8, 2023 - 5:41pm

Pop culture fans will have a weekend to enjoy as Toycon returns for its 20th year, bringing together collectors and collectibles...

Arts and Culture

Local collectors display beloved items at Toycon 2023

By Kristofer Purnell | July 7, 2023 - 7:37pm

Celebrating its 20th year this year, Toycon's two decades are a milestone for the convention that has brought together people...

Arts and Culture

ToyCon 2022: The good, the bad, tips to get best deals

By Redrick Oh | July 11, 2022 - 2:23pm

Was it worth braving the traffic, the hours-long wait for parking, and risking your health to find your personal grails?

Shopping Guide

Buhaton ni Luigi sa unang 100 ka adlaw

By Alixandra Caole Vila | May 25, 2016 - 12:00am

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Banat Balita

Supreme agenda

By Koji Arsua | June 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Who knew that a band known for their kitschy and “baduy” songs would make a theatrical sensation?

Supreme

Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao meet fans at ToyCon 2012

July 15, 2012 - 12:00am

F’g Freshgear brand ambassadors Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao treated their fans to a meet-and-greet session at the recent Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention or ToyCon 2012.

Sunday Lifestyle

Kapamilya stars grace Toycon

June 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Zaijian Jaranilla and Martin del Rosario, ambassadors of the Larunungan: Kalinga Kapamilya Toy Drive, and Lauren Young recently graced the unveiling of this year’s Toycon, Asia’s biggest annual toy event,...

Entertainment