For the 19th year of TOYCON, Voltes V takes center stage again to be an awesome treat for long-time fans of the annual event as it goes live on face-to-face since the pandemic started.
The iconic robot has never missed a spot among the collage of colorful characters on our poster since the very start, and on special milestone years, it has even become the central symbol of our show, with the huge Voltes V statue in 2016 when we first moved the convention to the SMX in Pasay, the fleet of Voltes V ships gracing our 2017 merchandise, and TOYCON’s launch of the Tamashii Nations Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V, Bandai Spirits DLX Soul of Chogokin in 2020.
It’s been too long since the community of pop culture fans and collectors has come together since the pandemic struck. For many, this long drought without any gathering to celebrate our common love for all things creative, innovative, and collectible has gone on way too long. And so with the effects of COVID-19 winding down, we just cannot wait to see you all, our fans and loyal community, finally come home.
Back to Basics
TOYCON was started as a gathering of people of like minds, and this year as it has been every year, it is a collaboration of many to put together the biggest pop culture event in the country and in Southeast Asia. It is an alliance, which this year, goes back to its roots, as we put on a TOYCON which feels familiar but still is the cutting-edge show it has been which other shows have imitated but never duplicated.
What to Expect in TOYCON PH 2022?
- The most extensive Voltes V Licensing and merchandise exhibit in collaboration with Telesuccess Productions Inc.
- Surprise Celebrity appearances (to be announced soon!)
- Funko Funatics Philippines release of exclusives and celebrity signings
- Top toy studios and designers from the region on exhibit
- TOYCON Creator’s Alley – co-organized by the Bulletpunk Network where the top Filipino toy creators meet the up-and-coming young upstart creators
- Artist Alley – co-organized by Komiket with some of the Philippines’ top comic book artist/s assembled for signing and sketching
- The TOYCON Collectors Gallery c/o the Philippine Toy Groups Association
- Toy Art and Toy Customizing competition
- ToyClick and Cosclick Photography contest
- The TOYCON Cosplay Competition and the World Cosplay Summit
- Collectors and Customizers Panel discussions
- The Pinoy Pop Culture Icon Awards
- And the Biggest collectibles retail floor of more than 250 booths
What’s New for TOYCON PH 2022?
- Online selling seminars, live auctions, and livestreams brought to us by Lazada
- VIP access, NFT workshops, and Bulletpunk BitWars art brought to us by Smart Signature
TOYCON PH 2022 happens from 08 to 10 July 2022 at Megatrade Halls, 5/F of the SM Megamall Building B. The event is organized by VLAC Event Management Inc and co-presented by Lazada and Smart Signature.
Event sponsors include Telesuccess Productions, MaxiCollector, Great Toys Online, Legendary Beasts Studios, EC Collectibles, Filbars, Toy Empire, Bully Boy Collectibles, and DHL; in cooperation with Vans, Yori, Funko Funatic Philippines, Warner Brothers, and The Linden Suites.
Official TOYCON Media Partners are ABS-CBN, 106.7 Energy FM, and FPS PH.
Event partners Anime Alliance, Ex-Link Events, Komiket, PICOF, and the Philippine Toy Group Association. Please visit www.toyconph.com and like ToyConPh on Facebook and Twitter for the latest information.