Lifestyle: Funko Pop Christmas Tree

 

Since we get to call the shots for this year's Christmas Tree I thought of giving it a geek twist and while a specific theme (Star Wars) didn't come to fruition this year (maybe next year?) I thought of using my Funko Pop toys. 

Paul has always been picking on my (very) humble Funko Pop collection, since it's (a) it's not much. (b) it's from a variety of franchises, never really completing one but I still wanted to give it a try. 

 Honestly, I didn't even think that it would work, given the strange shape of the toys, with the head being bigger and heavier than the body, I wasn't sure that we could "hang" them on the tree. 

We ended up just placing the toys within the (fake) pine leaves and well, it worked. It's probably not really secured but we'll just have to make sure that the kids don't mess it up. 

We used the boxes and placed them under the tree. 

Pretty happy with how it turned out! :)  

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Geek Lifestyle: MORE! Batman V Superman from Silverworks

I have finally been able to check out Silverworks Batman V Superman collection and it's as beautiful as I thought it would be! 

The Funko Pops are a nice touch don't you think? I want Wonder Woman! 

By the way, I asked how much the studs are and they are P350.00 a pair. Not bad right?

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Filbar's brings exclusive Toy Collectibles for Asia Pop Comic ConManila 2015

It's not a convention without mouth-watering toy collectibles and Filbar's-the country's one stop shop for all pop-culture needs is sure to bring it's A game to Asia Pop Comic Con Manila 2015 on September 17-20, 2015 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. 

The Hot Toys Booth, powered by Filbar’s or Booth K#19, will delight action figures hobbyists with four Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusives—the Iron Man Mark XXIV Tank, Maria Hill, Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise Version), and Metal Gear’s Raiden (Inferno Armor Version). Special Edition Hot Toys based on Marvel and Star Wars properties are also available for preorder in limited quantities during the event.

Known for its realistic diecast figures, Hot Toys fittingly found its Philippine distributor, Filbar’s, in showcasing its detailed and high quality products. It previously partnered with Filbar’s for its “Avengers: Age of Ultron” exhibition last May.

Exclusive Filbar’s products available at Asia Pop Comicon Manila 2015 include:

Hot Toys

Iron Man Mark XXIV Tank

Expand your House Party Protocol and add this Iron Man armor to your collection. This Heavy Combat Suit features metallic brown and gold-colored armor, Unibeam and thruster effects accessories, LED light-up functions, a dynamic figure stand, and Mark IX and Mark XXVII (Disco) mini collectible figures that are perfect for recreating the iconic Iron Man 3  poster where the House Party Protocol Suits are flying into action. Php14,000

Maria Hill

A great addition to your Avengers: Age of Ultron collection, this movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt, finely tailored outfit, weapon and accessories. Php 10,500.

Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise Version)

Based on Luke Skywalker’s disguise in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope,  this features a newly painted head sculpt, finely tailored Stormtrooper armor, an interchangeable Stormtrooper helmet with mechanically detailed interior, weapons and accessories, and a figure stand. Php11,000

Metal Gear’s Raiden (Inferno Armor Version)

From “Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance,” this figure comes with a highly detailed head sculpt, specially applied metallic red and gold colored armor, meticulously constructed body, a high-frequency blade, a HF Murasama with sheath, an assault rifle, a newly designed visor with digital pattern, and figure stand. Php14,000

Beast Kingdom

Floating Iron Man Mark III 

Shellhead is a flashy, new updated color variant of Beast Kingdom's Floating Iron Man Mark III featuring red and chrome markings. The statue includes an arc reactor base, with Iron Man floating above it in a flying pose. Php 8,500

Star Wars Egg Attack Action Darth Vader

This six-inch limited edition Beast Kingdom rendition of the iconic villain is constructed with compound materials and painted with expert techniques that perfectly capture the texture of Darth Vader's armor and clothing. It also features a light-up LED lightsaber and life-supporting device on the chest.Php 5,500

Funko

Science Bros 

Set of 2: Iron Man Unmasked and Glow-in-the-Dark Hulk

If you love the friendship between Iron Man and the Hulk on screen then you should grab the Science Bros set. This includes two Filbar’s Philippine Exclusives Iron Man Unmasked and Glow in the Dark Hulk.Php 1,600

Keep updated for more surprises from Filbar’s on Facebook (www.facebook.com/filbarsonline) and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@filbarsonline). Join the conversation using the hashtag, #FilbarsAPCC.

About Filbar’s

Filbar’s, the country’s premier store for pop culture goodness since 1979, carries toys, comics, magazines, and young adult novels from both local and international publishers. Filbar’s is an official Philippine retailer of Hot Toys, Diamond Comic Distributors, Marvel, The Wand Company Ltd., Dark Horse Comics, RubberToe Replicas, Beast Kingdom, Funko, Wizards of the Coast, infoThink, Star Ace and Badali Jewelry.  Under the management of Collecticons, Inc., Filbar’s now operates seven major stores and three magazine stands in malls across Metro Manila. 

Funko-POP Haul!: Fisher Mall Edition

The Haul from (L to R) Raven (Teen Titans Go!) Daryl Nixon (The Walking Dead), Hannibal Lecter (Silence Of The Lambs/Anthony Hopkins), Hannibal Lecter (TV/Mads Mikkelsen), Will Graham (Hannibal TV/Hugh Dancy) 

Remember our Big Boys Toystore Funko Escapade at Fisher Mall? (Blog post here)

Well here is our haul from the event - I say haul but actually only Daryl is really ours, the rest are my sisters' and cousins'. Yes we're one big geeky family :P

Generic photoshoot only using a simple white cartolina backdrop. We have been having fun with our more personalized Funko shoots (Daenerys, Daryl and Hatsune Miku - they're up on the Facebook page) maybe we can revisit some of these and get to experiment more :p

Big Boys Toystore: Funko Weekend: Fisher Mall

The Funko Weeekend Fever continues and this time we hit Fisher Mall, we've actually never been but for the love of Funko we made the trip after work :p Again, we were with my sister who's becoming the avid toy collector I must say and with some bilin from my cousin (the certified toy collector-who couldn't make it coz of work) we were on our way.

When we got to the event, there was already a long line, they were only letting people in by batches, I guess for crowd control and let me tell you, standing in line while you see the Funko on the shelves was nerve wrecking, especially when they were only two or three left. 

With nail biting suspense and a little patience we made it in and my sister made a bee-line for the Raven Funko Pop (there was only about two left). Raven has been her favorite since the first Teen Titans series came out. :) 

I was originally planning to get Mikasa Ackerman (Attack On Titan) or Princess Leia (Star Wars) but Princess Leia was at P1,000+ so that wasn't happening. My sister is a big fan of Hannibal (TV series) so of course she had to have Hannibal Lecter and Will Graham because according to her they should go together. My cousin got the Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins-Silence Of The Lambs version. With our haul we made our way to the counter to pay then I saw The Walking Dead figures and picked up a Darly Nixon Pop, after much debate I got Daryl instead of Mikasa (could only get one). Even if Mikasa was just released I went for Daryl since The Walking Dead finale was just around the corner. I'll just be back for Mikasa :P 

My cousin originally wanted The Colossal Titan (Attack On Titan) unfortunately it was already all out when we came and this was just around 11:00 AM. A kid behind us at the line had one, I asked to see it, the kid obviously didn't trust us, I had to convince him that I just wanted to look at it :p

"Now you're being rude, and I hate rude people." -Hannibal Lecter
Preview photo from our Funko Haul Photoshoot.
Hannibal Lecter (TV-Mads Mikkelsen) and Hannibal Lecter (Movie-Anthony Hopkins) 

At P850.00 it was really cute :) and I've read the manga and watched the series and I would never, ever say that a Titan is cute but the Funko version of the Colossal Titan was. Unfortunately for my cousin, he would have to wait before adding that to his growing collection :p 

Since our bill reached P3,000.00 we were given a free stub to try the Big Boys Games which were set up. Think arcade games where you put in a coin and try to get a Funko Pop. I was aiming for Princess Leia after a near success at getting it (the machine let's you think you're about to win) I bought another stub for P50.00 who knows right? Unfortunately I wasn't so lucky that day :(( but three lucky Funko fans did win prizes so congratulations to them! Even Chico Garcia whom we are fans of by the way (been listening to The Morning Rush since we were in High School) :p tried the machine - he's also an avid Funko Pop collector. 

All in all it was another Fun Funko Weekend :) Looking forward to the next - just need to replenish our funds though :p

More photos on our haul here! 

Funko Weekend at Tiendesitas

When the Funko toys first came out, I thought that they looked cute but I didn't immediately jump on it. Fortunately or unfortunately my cousin was starting his own collection and it was growing and growing and growing and of course I saw all of his posts on Instagram and Facebook and slowly I think I wanted to start collecting, then last Christmas my cousin got me a Daenerys Targaryen Funko (Number 25) and well she looked so lonely up on the shelf I thought that getting her a little company would be alright :p

Last weekend, Big Boys Toy Store had their Funko Weekend at Tiendesitas, Paul and I decided to check it out with my sister, of course my cousin gave us his 'buy me the following Funko list'. When we got there at around 11am on a Saturday I was surprised by the number of people there, carrying boxes and putting Funkos in- as if they were candy!

I immediately called my cousin to tell him what were the available Funkos, around me people were also on their cellphones talking and giving reports of what designs were available. My cousin asked for THE BRIDE - from Kill Bill. The rest of The Kill Bill characters were also available. 

The whole cast of Big Hero 6 was also in stock. There was a lot of Baymax Funkos available. It's usually bigger than the the other Funkos, personally I think the Bay,as in the box doesn't look so good but when you bring it out that's where the cuteness comes in! Will definitely get one in the future :) The Staypuft Marshmallow Man from The Ghostbusters is definitely something to get in the future.

Our haul for the day. 

I ended up getting a Hatsune Miku Pop- it was in a glass case and was around P650.00, while my sister got a Batman from The Dark Knight Trilogy around P750.00. It was also in the glass case, which meant it was also only the one there. It was my sisters' very first Funko (she has an order for a Raven that's still in transit). 

We probably won't be grabbing Funko Pops left and right anytime soon, given our working budget and the bills that we have to pay but might be buying/getting a Funko every so often :p 

When people come up my workstation, they ask me why I have my figure on display (Rei Ayanami) I tell them it makes me happy looking at them and helps remove the stress that the demands of the daily workload can give. Yes- a cute reminder of one of your favorite characters can definitely make you smile :p Don't ask me how it works, it's just one of the mysteries of being a Geek I guess :p

And then there were two. Girl Talk between Hatsune Miku and Daenerys Targaryen. 

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