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Attention all toy freaks and comic lovers, the first-ever Singapore Toy & Comic Convention will see an annual onslaught of toys (general and designer), comics, animation, gaming, design, licensing and Cosplay on creative minds from all over the world, serving up an eye-popping visual feast and unprecedented variety and innovation in all the closely-related industries on the 27th to 29th June! With the undeniable universal appeal of pop-culture, the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention will be a hotspot fora wide variety of exhibitors, such as Nintendo, Medicom Toys, Hasbro, Lego, Chuang Yi Comics, Blythe, Bandai and many more. They will be exhibiting their latest products and collections during the convention.

It doesn’t stop right there, they will also be having the WALK OF FAME which features some of the biggest names from the industry such as PETE FOWLER (UK), Simone Legno of TOKIDOKI (IT), DEVILROBOTS (JPN), JOSEPH WONG CHAK of Old Master Q (HK) and GARY ERSKINE (UK). Mark your calendar and make it your mission to be part of South East Asia’s first Toy and Comic Convention at SUNTECH CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE, HALL 603

• Friday, June 27 ( FOR MEDIA ONLY)

• Saturday, June 28 (11:00am – 9:00pm)

• Sunday, June 29 (11:00am – 8:00pm

Click on their OFFICIAL WEBSITE for more information

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Just in at Know It Nothing, Singapore, are these collaboration toys between Japanese streetwear brand Ubiq, and cult Japanese toy makers Secret Base. Much like other Secret Base releases, shaking these around a little will make them flicker with light for a while; they don’t do much, but at least it’s one thing more than other vinyl toys can do. You never know, these may save your lives during a power blackout.

Available now at SGD99 per toy at Know It Nothing, SIngapore.

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These 100% Be@rbricks, painted in the colours of the Singaporean national flag and with the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention, will be given away upon admission to the convention from June 28-29, 2008. The gates open at 11am, so don’t be late if you’re heading over as it’s fist-come-first-served.

Source: Toysrevil via Toybeast

The antidote for hype, or the new hype? Vans has seen a sharp rise in popularity within the region lately. The wining formula seems to be a combination of varied designs, affordable prices and unpadded-uppers that are perfect for our sweltering climate. They also happen to pair up nicely with fitted jeans.

Fans will have no doubt come across this huge SK8-Hi chair, made by Coarsetoys, at various official stockists or over the net. The unique piece of furniture can now be purchased at LTD. Having one in your house will show that you’re a certified sneakerhead, saving countless hours of explanation on what you’re into - leaving more time to explain why.

Source: Highsnobiety

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Medicom Toys just updated their be@rbricks collaborations for the coming months. Some of the big collaboration names include Stussy Destiny Skullacons, Queens, Batman & Joker, Naruto and Toki Doki. These bears will soon be released at Medicom Toys stockist in the next few months. Check HERE for their release dates.

Image & Info: Hypebeast

Undefeated have joined forces with Medicom for a 100% and 400% Be@rbrick to commemorate the first anniversary of Undefeated Tokyo.

Available now at the Black Chamber alongside the latest Undefeated apparel collection.

Singaporean vinyl-meister Phu! has just created this custom Mugs Bunny, titled Otto, for a private Vinyl collector. Log on to Phu!’s website for a look at more of his previous private customs, upcoming work and currently available products.

Medicom’s 9th Star Wars Kubrick set gets its inspiration from Episode 2: Attack of the Clones and the characters are

- Clone Trooper
- Jango Fett
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Count Dooku
- Yoda
- Anakin Skywalker
- Padme (nice abs)
- C3PO
- Battle Droid

Expect this set to be released sometime around June/July

Image: ToyBeast