9th Toycon 2010 Bonding

I was yesterday with Jennifer de Asis, Chloebelle de Asis and Paolo Fresnoza at Megamall to attend the 9th Philippine Toycon convention. When Chloebelle told me about this event a few weeks ago, I immediately agreed to go with them since I haven’t been into any anime / toy / cosplay related convention for years! As much as I know how much could have changed through those years, I knew the same expected fun things will be there… like tons of toys, amazing cosplays, anime and manga related products and mingling with fellow ‘geeks’. Haha!

When we arrived at Megatrade Hall, there was already this long line of attendees which started from the entrance, went to a loop around one of the floor’s elevator then down the stairs of lower levels. Yes, that was how long it was. Fortunately, it didn’t take a long time for the line to move since it was morning and the place wasn’t as jam packed as expected compared to later in the afternoon and evening.

Inside, while my companions were waiting for Chloebelle to register her toy photography entry, I went around to get shots of the stuff found inside (while I still could tolerate the slowly congesting wall-to-wall bodies and smells).

Even if I was never an action figure or toy collectible enthusiast, my eyes oogled over the tons of merchandise displayed and sold. It wasn’t the toy quantities which amazed me but more of the variety of options for various personalities to choose from and from exquisite details crafted on many displays.

Regardless that Toycons are made to largely display action figures and collectibles, which usually market to boys, there were merchandises for girls such as clothes, hats, cute plushies, etc. No one will feel left out in not buying an item for I’m pretty sure anyone could get something from there.

Only I ended up not buying anything. Hahaha! I’m proud to have stopped myself from purchasing or I might have ended up no money for food!

Of course, there were tons of cosplayers roaming the place but there was this one particular group that caught my attention. They were just awesooooooome! Sure enough, a crowd formed around them as fans took many pics while they did a lot of poses. Just imagine a semi-circle of crowd fawning over stars. They were like the “untouchables”. XD Unfortunately, I don’t remember the title of the series they were cosplaying. If anyone can help me remember, please don’t hesitate to comment.

After being on a fan-mode for a few minutes, we decided to take a break from the Toycon and have some late lunch at Luk Yuen found at the lower ground of Megamall.

And as everyone in the group agreed, it was a time for gluttony. Near the end of our lunch feast, we then made a session of fortune telling. Jenny reminded me beforehand to bring my Titania fortune telling cards to have her fortune told. In doing so, and since we were already there, I did readings for all of them and we guffawed in laughter from making up hilarious divinations ranging from wishing on a genie to being locked in a castle tower by a dominatrix.

On a serious note, all readings I did made everyone ponder since I seemed to have pointed out stuff that they themselves only thought about and knew and was suddenly brought out in the open because of my readings. Wow… I must be getting good at this. ^_^

We also did this funny video of Paolo making a “tindera” or “waitress” impersonation. ^_^ What a funny guy!

After lunch and meeting some of my friends’ cosplayer friends, we went back to the Toycon to view the toy photography entries which included the one Chloebs submitted earlier. I never thought the concept of toy photography even exited but seeing the entries made me wonder if I could try my hand on one… provided I could find the toy that would “speak” to me so I will be inspired. :)

By this time though, Megatrade hall was so congested, I became woozy from the slight heat, smells, jostling of bodies etc. After taking a few more shots of the place, viewing the photo entries, we decided to get out and breath! LOL It was sardines in there seriously.

Jenny and I decided to leave the place since she has to go somewhere else and I seriously needed to rest. Paulo and Chloebs stayed to meet some friends.

Whew! It was a very tiring but at the same time accomplished day of Toycon, bonding and food trip! I can’t wait for the next one! See you soon again guys! :D