Singapore's very own toy and comic convention

John Chan | Apr 17, 2008

If you love gadgets, chances are you will fancy comics and toys as well. It's one of those geek things that seem to come together. Fans will be delighted to know that there will be a Singapore Toy and Comic Convention happening in June. Now, while you can't expect the scale of the famous Comic-Con International held in the US, this localized convention will have its own appeal.

For one, manga (Japanese comics) will probably be more prominent than the western superhero comics. Toys that are popular in Asia, like those from Kubrick, will also feature strongly. Though held in the Republic, companies from around the region, including Taiwan, Malaysia and Japan, will be exhibiting their products. This will be more of a business opportunity for them as they seek out distributors, though it will also be a feast for the public's eyes as toys that might have never reached Singapore get showcased.

One interesting tidbit--Maxsoft, Nintendo's distributor in the region, will be showcasing its newest games including Wii Fit. This Wii game has a health slant to it and will be released in the US at the end of May. Chances are, it will already be available for sale before Maxsoft showcases it at the convention, but at least we now know the console game will be arriving for sure.

The Singapore Toy and Comic Convention will be open to the public on June 28 and 29. It will be held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre with no admission charges.

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