Geek out on Voltron, 'Luxury' Transformers and hantus: The must-have toys at STGCC 2018
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Geek out on Voltron, 'Luxury' Transformers and hantus: The must-have toys at STGCC 2018
Embrace your inner geek – CNA Lifestyle picks out the coolest and strangest things y'all can buy at the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention this weekend.
XM Studios are showcasing some loftier-end Transformers and Crimson Rangers pieces at the STGCC 2018. (Photo: XM Studios/Hasbro/Saban)
SINGAPORE: If you're into all things pop civilization, then the annual Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) is the place to be. And this year's edition, which runs this weekend at Marina Bay Sands Expo, has got a lot in shop.
Cosplay enthusiasts can look forward to the STGCC Championships Of Cosplay and Kids Cosplay Parade events, while comics, superhero movie and anime fans will go a chance to meet the folks behind their favourite titles.
The convention is also going large on gaming this yr with the Proficient Game Experience, where visitors have their pick of things to see and practice, whether it's electronic console gaming or good ol' erstwhile-fashioned table-pinnacle games.
And and so there are the toys. Lots of them.
For sure, wandering effectually STGCC to soak in the sights is well and good, only what'due south the point of inbound this geek wonderland without at least checking out the stuff on offer?
1. LEGO VOLTRON
If yous're a fan of the original 1980s blithe series, you'll love Lego's Voltron. Described as the biggest buildable Lego mech ever, the gear up includes two,321 pieces and when assembled, the robot will be over 15 inches alpine – and that's later on you're done working on the five lions that combine to make up your favourite Defender of the Universe. The prepare is priced at Due south$299.
And in case you're more than into wizards than robots, Lego's also launching its Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle set, which is overnice - just you can't really make a building pose, can you lot?
two. HANTU FIGURINES
Some people may adopt Star Wars or GI Joe activeness figures but we call back GoodGuysNeverWin'southward figurines of regional ghastly creatures are manner cooler. The Indonesian toy visitor is making its debut at STGCC with, amongst others, its Setan Lokal – or "local demons" – series. Choose from the likes of the pocong (a ghost wrapped in a shroud), pontianak, toyol (freaky infant ghosts) and banana tree spirit, among others. There are also Singapore exclusives such as a "educatee ghost".
Since 2005, the visitor has been specialising in quirky iii.75-inch figurines of Asian ghosts, villains and heroes – past creations include a Crispy Rendang Chef (a strange humanoid covered in rendang sauce with a chef's hat) and a GIJojek (a GI Joe spoof of Indonesia's Get-Jek drivers). The resin figurines are limited to only 300 pieces each and start at S$17.
iii. SINGAPORE MINIATURE VEHICLES
Local toy company Masterpiece Collectibles is back at the convention with its series of intricately designed local vehicles and figures such as LTA traffic police bikes, SCDF trucks, old school buses, NSF soldiers and lots more than. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, owner Dickson Ng said they'll also be showcasing some dioramas too. Prices vary according to product – a retro passenger vehicle is priced at S$280 for example, while a traffic police bike is S$100, and figurines price Southward$29.
READ: From buses to soldiers: Uniquely Singapore toys for the large boys
4. AMIGURUMI AVENGERS
Amigurumi is a term to draw the art of knitting pocket-size, stuffed creatures. And if you like your superheroes cute, Pocket Yarnlings' creations are for you. The Singapore company has created more than 200 yarnlings inspired by pop culture characters, including Marvel and DC superheroes likewise as those from Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings and more than. And they're quite detailed, too. Each piece is manus-fabricated from acrylic yarn and is approximately 5cm. Prices range from South$35 to South$45.
five. Sad UNCLE MERMAIDS
Yes, you read that right. Korean design company Handsome Studio creates "kidult" products, and its Uncle-Mermaid serial has got to be the most amusingly bizarre matter existence sold at STGCC. The pudgy, baldheaded, naked one-half-fish man comes in unlike poses depicting diverse states of truly depressing moments in the life of a male adult – "impotence", "divorce", "hair loss", "unemployment" and more than. The resin figures are supposed to symbolise the loss of innocence only nosotros call up it's just plain genius. Prices start from S$56.
6. Pop Civilization-MEETS-ASIAN MYTHS
Singapore sculptor Daniel Yu creates unique figures that are influenced by pop culture and regional folklore. Among his recent pieces are the Jiangshi Acolyte, which is inspired by both the Asian hopping vampire and Western zombies; the Lunar Creature, which is based on the panthera leo dance; and the Buddha-inspired Lunar Cleric.
He has also collaborated with Japanese artist Mark Nagata on Lunar Cat and Space Deity figures.The resin or vinyl pieces range in size from three to 8.5 inches tall. The cheapest costs S$twenty; the more than expensive pieces can go upward to more than S$250.
7. 'LUXURY' TRANSFORMERS
If yous're cracking on something a bit more high stop, XM Studios' premium collectibles are it, from Marvel and DC superheroes to Star Wars sculptures. Over at STGCC, the Singaporean luxury collectible maker will be unveiling a few statue collectibles for the first time, including pieces from the Ten-Men, Guardians Of The Galaxy and Blob Transformation series.
Too for sale are some fancy Transformers pieces, including Optimus Prime number, Starscream and Megatron. They're non cheap though – each costs around S$2,000 plus. If you lot're a Power Rangers fan, you can also catch a glimpse of this series - simply unfortunately, those aren't for sale.
STGCC 2022 is on Sep eight and ix at Marina Bay Sands Expo. For more details, visit https://www.singaporetgcc.com
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