News: HENERAL LUNA AND PATINTERO INVADE TOYCON

The cast of the films “Patintero: Ang Alamat ni MengPatalo” and “Heneral Luna” treated legions of pop culture fans with a special Independence Day presentation at the recently concluded ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience. John Arcilla and Mon Confiado of “Heneral Luna” were greeted with loud cheers from the crowd as they officially launched the new “Heneral Luna” deluxe edition DVD last June 12. More importantly, the two leads gave a very timely and rousing message of patriotism to everyone in attendance. Amidst the popular international comic book superheroes, both actors noted and thanked everyone for the overwhelming support and interest for local national heroes in an event such as ToyCon.

 

Meanwhile, the adorable kids of “Patintero: Ang Alamat niMeng Patalo” led by Nafa Hilario Cruz (Meng), WilliamBuenavente (Shifty), Isabel "Lenlen" Farial (Nicay) and Claude Mikael Adrales (Z Boy) and director Mihk Vergaraintroduced the movie and gave an exclusive first-look at the film’s new trailer. “Patintero” was one of the films featured in last year’s QCinema Film Festival. It won the Audience Choice Award and Gender Senstivity Award. The wholesome and heartwarming coming-of-age family filmabout a ragtag group of neighborhood patalo will have its theatrical release this September.

The films’ producers, TBA (Tuko Films, Buchi Boy Entertainment, and Artikulo Uno Productions), had an impressive booth set-up during the three-day event. The booth, designed with a thematic look-and-feel from the filmPatintero, drew in kids and kids at heart with its special coloring book station. Premium items such as stickers, postcards, fans, and a limited edition Patintero coloring book were given away to participants.  

 

The booth also offered cinephiles a chance to sign up at Cinetropa.com. Cinetropa, the first exclusively Filipino-movie streaming site, offers a wide selection of Filipino independent films in HD for film enthusiasts from around the globe to enjoy. As a special treat for ToyCon, those who signed up during the event got a chance to win a free single movie screening at Cinema ’76, the metro’s coolest micro-cinema.

“Heneral Luna” fans trooped the “Heneral Luna” sari-sari store for the film’s official merchandise. Among the store’s bestseller was the film’s deluxe DVD. The special dual disc edition contains never-before-seen cast auditions, behind-the-scenes footage, and commentaries from the director and producers. Fans of the film patiently braved the long lines at the TBA booth last Sunday for a chance to have their copies signed by John Arcilla and Mon Confiado.

 

The “Heneral Luna” deluxe edition DVD is now being soldin all leading record stores and bookstores nationwide.   

Toycon 2016: Reaching Unprecedented Heights

We have been attending Toycon for the past few years and when it was announced that Toycon will be moving from its home of 14 years at the Megatrade Halls in SM Megamall to the SMX Convention Center, I was admittedly a little bit sad since Megamall is close and traveling to Pasay would definitely be longer but I knew it was all going to be worth it and needless to say, Toycon delivered!

Hodor in Manila

Now those are word is never thought I would get to say or write down. I'm a big "Game of Thrones" fan, I've read all the books and consider "Game of Thrones Monday" as sacred and holy. So just imagine my seeking when Toycon announced that they would be bringing Kristian Nairn, who plays the gentle giant in the bit TV show to Manila! 

Not only will Nairn be holding panels, taking pictures with fans and signing autographs but he also played a couple of DJ sets for his Filipino fans. You see, aside from acting, the 6'11 native of Belfast is also a musician, he sings and plays the guitar as well.

As a result of the popularity of "Game of Thrones", Nairn has been traveling the world, playing DJ sets aptly called "Rave of Thrones" and I still pinch myself when I realize that I have been to one, thanks to Toycon 2016 and Pop Life Fan Experience.

Super Man Indeed 

I grew up watching "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" in the 90's. (The series ran from 1993-1997) They used to show it on ABC 5 (before it was TV 5) and yes, before they dubbed everything in Filipino. 

I was really surprised when I saw Dean Cain in person because damn! 

(Ang gwapo parin niya!) - I actually said out loud when he got up on stage. 

He was so nice to the PRESS and Media, remembering each name of the Press who came up to ask him a question. He would address them by name and you can tell that he really wanted to give a personal experience to everyone that was there. Giving hugs and kisses and even a recorded greeting. 

Local Heroes Make Debut in Toycon 

For the longest time, Toycon has been bringing the spotlight to our local talent as well by featuring artists and comic book creators. This year's Toycon was extra special as they were able to celebrate real life heroes in history through the cast of Heneral Luna, where in John Arcilla and Mon Confiado even appeared on the stage dressed as their counterparts, Heneral Luna and Emilio Aguinaldo. The crowds cheered and applauded at them as it was also June 12, Independence Day where they made their appearance-how timely indeed. 

The cast was also present to promote the exclusive DVD launch of Heneral Luna. 

Toys, Toys and Furniture?! 

Of course, a Toycon staple is the many impressive toy displays and there were a couple of new ones this year, such as Stan Lee's very own personal collection being on display and a whole lot of life sized Funko Pops! A booth that I found very interesting was Space Coaster which featured furniture and art pieces inspired from our favorite pop culture movies and TV shows! 

I'd love to have that Star Wars couch in our living room! 

I love that there was actually extra leg room to walk around in and places to sit and rest. Going around Toycon can be tiring but always fun. 

It was nice to see friends all around Toycon, of course each was busy with his or her Cosplay or helping out in a booth and despite being a tiring and challenging experience each and every year, it's something that we all do for the love of our hobbies and passion. 

Congratulations Toycon you really set the bar high up! Can't wait for next year! 

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Experience Toycon 2016

TOYCON PHILIPPINES 

The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention, or TOYCON as it’s more widely-known, is Asia’s longest running convention for collectibles, toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections. The convention has been ongoing since 2002 so it is now on its 15th year of thrilling fans and aficionados alike. It is, simply put, the biggest pop culture event in the country. 

Being a milestone year, the TOYCON reaches new heights as it readies itself to be the first international multi-genre entertainment and hobbies convention based in the Philippines. Held annually in June every year, it has grown in scale and popularity since its humble beginnings and is now regarded as the one of the most anticipated and visited events in the country, with event-goers filling the venue to capacity with close to 40,000 people attending.

TOYCON 2016 & Pop Life FanXperience 

After 14 conventions, TOYCON Philippines is proud to announce its partnership with Pop Life Entertainment to create the ultimate FanXperience for the Filipino pop-culture fans!
ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience will be the biggest celebration of all things associated with pop-culture such as toys, games, movies, cosplay, anime and collectibles. 

FanXperience is the offshoot event of the Salt Lake City Comic Con, the 3rd largest comic convention in the United States with over 125,000 in attendance. Through its global partnership with Pop Life Entertainment, ToyCon 2016 will be the staging-ground of the "ultimate FanXperience for their international fan base with exclusive show merchandise, exhibitions, international cosplay competition COSFANX, celebrity appearances  and much more.

The exhibits will feature some of the world’s biggest brands in entertainment with such licensed properties as Marvel, DC, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Cartoon Network, UFC, Peanuts, Nickelodeon and the NBA to name a few. It will also highlight gaming brands such as Capcom, Namco and DOTA 2. 

The ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience will give ToyCon fans up close and personal FanXperiences with their favorite pop culture icons. These FanXperiences will feature big name local and international celebrity guests from movies, television, music, comics, gaming and anime. Stay tuned for exciting announcements on who will be our featured line-up of guests for the inaugural ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience!

June 10 to12, 2016 
SMX Convention Center Halls 1-4 
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Event highlights include:

1. Stan Lee Excelsior! Exhibit (see attached) 

2. Pop Life Exhibit - exhibit of the newest Funko Pop toy releases, including one of the most anticipated lines, Suicide Squad, the new Cosplay line and possibly prototypes of the new Encantadia line of Funko Pop toys 

3. CosFanX – The biggest and newest international Cosplay competition which pits the best cosplayers in Asia against each other in country eliminations, country finals and regional finals. Top prize in the local finals is P50,000 cash and the chance to represent the country in the championships in Thailand 

4. Suicide Squad Movie Exhibit – Warner Brothers Pictures exhibit of DC Comics newest cinematic blockbuster coming in July 

5. Voltes V Exhibit – It’s Voltes V 40th Anniversary and this exhibit is highlighted by a 20-foot statue of the iconic robot and various memorabilia from the creators of the hit anime series of the 70s and 80s

6. TOYCON Toy Club Gallery – The biggest toy collectors’ exhibit ever assembled under one roof featuring top toy brands, Kotobukiya, Enesco, Bandai, Hero Cross, Hasbro, Mattel, Hot Toys and Lego. This exhibit makes ToyCon one of the most photographed events in the country. 

7. FanX Celebrity photo-ops and autograph-signing - fans meet and greet with the international guests during interactive stage panel interviews, one-on-one photo booths and autograph-signing

8. Artists Alley and custom artwork - fans meet their favorite local and international guest artists for custom sketches, signing and art critiquing 

9. Multi-media entertainment – Interactive booths from top gaming companies, Capcom, Namco and DOTA 2 and also from top subscription video on demand company, iFlix 

10. The biggest dealer floor of around 240 merchants of various pop-culture merchandise, comics, accessories, cosplay merchandise, toys and collectibles

FanXperience International Celebrity Guests 

Confirmed –

Kristian Nairn, actor and musician, known for his portrayal as Hodor from Game of Thrones 

Mario Maurer – Thai pop-star, actor, model and brand endorser. Also known locally for various film projects with local celebrities 

Bronson Pelletier and Kiowa Gordon – Members of the werewolves pack in the Twilight saga: New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn movie. 

Frankie J – R&B/Pop Singer songwriter known for his hits Top 40 hits “Obsession”, “How T Deal” and “That Girl” 

Dean Cain – best known as Clark Kent/Superman in the 90’s series Lois & Clark and now portrays Jeremiah Danvers in the hit new TV show, Supergirl

Daniel Logan – New Zealand actor best known for his portrayal as young Boba Fett in Star Wars Attack of the Clones 

(More celebrities to be confirmed in the coming weeks)

The event is organized by the Asian Comics, Toys & Hobbies Collective Inc. and Pop Life Entertainment

Movie News: Heneral Luna Goes to Toycon!

This June, “Heneral Luna” commemorates Independence Day with a massive and simultaneous multi-media rollout, making the film available in several platforms that include online, free-TV, DVD, theatrical, and participation in ToyCon 2016.

Starting June 2, “Heneral Luna” will have its first global streaming via Cinetropa.com, the first exclusively Filipino-movie streaming site. The world will now get to see the movie online in HD for PhP 288 and $6.99 for those watching outside of the Philippines. In true history-making fashion, “Heneral Luna” carries subtitles in nine languages, including Catalan, Chinese, English, French, Italian and Spanish for its growing global audience.

Those who will watch the hugely successful action epic at Cinetropa will also get two other movies for free—“K’na The Dreamweaver” and “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”. This promo is offered until the end of the month.

Aside from an online platform, “Heneral Luna” and “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” will be available on free-TV for the first time this coming June 11 and June 12 respectively. The back-to-back historical epic and Independence Day commemoration will air on ABS-CBN.

Fans of the movie and the “Heneral Luna” DVD can now enjoy a bigger and more dynamic version with the launch of the new deluxe DVD. This special edition dual disc will contain featurettes, never-before-seen cast auditions, behind-the-scenes footage, and commentaries from the director and producers.    

The promotional launch of the DVD will be held on June 12 at ToyCon 2016 at SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia. ToyCon is the biggest pop-culture event for toys, games, movies, and animation. The producers of the film, TBA (Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Entertainment, and Artikulo Uno Productions), are one of the sponsors of the event. TBA will have a booth set-up where fans can avail of the deluxe DVD and other official merchandise. The film’s cast will be at the event for this celebration.

Finally, “Heneral Luna” and “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” will have a free theatrical screening at the newest and coolest micro-cinema Cinema ’76 on June 12. “Heneral Luna” cast will also drop-by to meet-and-greet moviegoers and sign copies of the deluxe DVD edition.

This unprecedented move is TBA’s way of thanking the fans for their unwavering support and clamor for the film. With this multi-media platform launch, TBA hopes to extend its reach to more audiences who would like to discover “Heneral Luna” both here and in other parts of the world.

For more details and updates on upcoming movies, visit cinetropa.com andwww.facebook.com/cinetropa/

For Cinema ’76 screening schedule, visit www.facebook.com/cinema76fs

Always Something New At Toycon

We've been going to Toycon for the last few years now and despite the annual trip I have discovered that there are always new sights and sounds that give a refreshing take on this annual celebration of our inner child.

While the usual toys, displays, cosplays are always there, I never get tired of looking at them and pointing at finds that either bring back childhood memories or drool in envy. Although lacking the physical strength to stay an entire day at Toycon, since we would come from Friday night we still make the trip and go through the jam packed halls, you might think that it's an inconvenience but we love it. It's like having all your favorite stores and shops in one place. :) you get to see so many different things, some a blast from the past, hard to find old toys bearing their age with pride, others advancements in technology like that 3D printer we've been seeing for the past two years.

Vinyl Hunt at Toycon 2015. 

This year, Paul and I were ecstatic to find Vinyls being sold at the event! And with our recently acquired Motorino Record Player we immediately looked through the records. They were already old and pre-owned but there were classics nonetheless. Thanks to my sister and cousin for my advanced birthday gift which was my Vinyl haul :) that was definitely something new for me at Toycon :) 

As I was going through the different stalls and booths I realized that Toycon is always a great place to swing by every year for geeks and pop-culture lovers alike. Why is that? It's because you get a chance to see everything that is up and coming in the second part of the year. From Coming Soon movies to new apps that will keep your geek heart satisfied you get to see everything at Toycon.

Local Comic Book Artists at the Flipgeeks Booth. 

My Flipgeeks team has their own booth which features our very own local comic book artists. Their works are on display and you can also have drawings and sketches commissioned. This is just another way that Toycon features our very own local talent and in a venue wahere they can be appreciated.

"I'll Be Back." 

We've been going toToycon for the past few years but I can say that we haven't had that ultimate Toycon experience yet. There are always regrets of I should have stayed longer, I should have gone to this booth or I should have watched that band perform. This just makes me more determined to come back the following year ready and prepared to have that ultimate Toycon experience. Of course having an ample budget to go on a satisfying shopping spree is definitely a must to. So no, Toycon isn't the same thing year after year. In fact there are always new things to see and experience. Who knows next year I might finally be able to write about that ultimate Toycon experience. 

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Toycon Philippines 2015: The Country's Biggest Pop-Culture eventCelebrates it's 14 years with Battlefields of Play

Throughout the year there are tons of different conventions and events but Toycon has always been a tradition for my family (sister and cousins, planning to take the nephew next) have always met ang hung out within Megatrade Halls (1, 2 and 3) to scout out great geek finds and revel in amazing collections and displays. 

There is a reason why Toycon is Asia's biggest and longest running convention for toys, anime, comics, Cosplay, gaming and anything & everything related to hobbies and collections. Toycon is now on it's 14th year and it has become bigger and better across the years. 

Here are some of the highlights to look out for this year! Click here for our 2014 Toycon Coverage. 

This year’s TOYCON highlights the World of DC Comics with its colorful characters upholding justice with a grand exhibit from Pacific Licensing.  Also get a chance to own cool licensed DC Hoodies from the Authority Hoodie. I want that Wonder Woman and Harley Quiin hoodies! :) 

Photo taken during the Toycon Grand Launch.
(c) Azrael Colladilla. 

Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service launches in the Philippines, as IFLIX explodes into the pop-culture landscape of the country during the Philippine ToyCon, with unlimited access to its line-up of the most awesome and iconic movies and TV series.  With trial memberships now open, everyone is free to explore and enjoy the vast range of content on iflix.com.  

Walt Disney Pictures brings in the wonder of Star Wars with its new line of merchandise from the original film saga and the new Star Wars Rebels series.  And also, get into the world of the smallest superhero with Marvel’s Antman interactive exhibit.

Also catch future and fantasy fever as Universal Pictures’ Terminator: Genisys and Jurassic World launches in ToyCon with an eye-popping display of the movie’s cinematic artwork and line of collectors’ toys.  

Other movie highlights are the upcoming live-action Attack on Titan from Pioneer Films and Doraemon: Stand By Me the Movie in 3D.  Catch Doraemon and friends live at the ToyCon stage!  

The TOYCON also gives you its biggest battlefield of toys with exhibits from the local toy clubs:

Pinoy Lego users Group exhibit, Planet Krypton, Funko Funatic Philippines, the Coca-Cola Collectibles exhibit, One Sixth Republic and Pinoy Sixth Scale collectors exhibit and the awesome Toycon Gallery exhibit area which showcases the best of the local toy group community.

The TOYCON also features the biggest in Cosplay with the TOYCON’s own Cosplay Universe unleashing a barrage of individual and group cosplayers led by Asia’s Cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao.   Also catch the Star Wars 501st Philippine Outpost parade its new troopers and droids from a galaxy far, far away. 

Revel in opening night festivities with a series of ToyCon Pop Quiz competitions and get your fill of local and foreign comic book artists in the Artist Alley set up by Flipgeeks and Komikon.

And off course, TOYCON would not be complete without the biggest dealer floor of all pop culture merchandise in terms of apparel, collectibles and memorabilia, graphic novels and comics, cosplay paraphernalia, and toys, toys, TOYS!

So let loose the child in you once again by getting ready for war in new battlefields of play! 

The Philippine TOYCON 2015 will then be held on June 19-21, 2015 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.  

This is co-presented by the Asian Comics, Toys and Hobbies- Collective, Inc., IFLIX, and World of DC. It’s sponsored by MaxiCollector, Authority Hoodie, Pacific Licensing, Toy Empire, Walt Disney Studios, Toy Kingdom, Warner Brother Pictures, Warner TV and Toonami.

Also supported by Great Toys Online, Bruder Toys, the Gaming Library, OISHI, PLDT Home DSL and PLDT Home Telpad, Sphero, Big Boys Toy store, Transfer It, Lynelle House of Fashion, Kramer Toy Warden.com, Universal Pictures and Pioneer Films.

With Media Partners, ABS-CBN, HERO, 99.5 Play FM, 103.5 K-Lite, Malaya Business Insight, MTV Pinoy and FHM.

Event partners are Anime Alliance, FlipGeeks, Komikon, Resorts World Manila and Medium 3.  

Tickets are now on sale at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com) til June 18.

Tickets are also available at the event gate on June 19-21. 

For more information on schedule of activities and event details please visit:

www.toyconph.com

www.facebook.com/toyconph

email: toyconph@gmail.com 

What's In Store for You at: Toycon 2014

While most kids get excited because of the start of school in June; the kids at heart (no matter what height, shape or size) get excited once the month of June appears in all our calendars and that's because of Toycon! 

The annual Toy Convention has become a haven for geeks and different enthusiasts alike. And now on it's 13th year - The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention or better known as TOYCON will once more be the place to be for frenzied fans or even the casual onlooker. Needless to say, whichever you are - you will definitely have fun as there is so much to see and so much to do during Toycon! 

Paul and I have been going to Toycon for the past two years - you can check out the blog posts for 2012 here and 2013. 

Toycon is recognized as Asia's biggest and longest running convention for collectibles, toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections. -- Simply put it is the biggest pop culture event in the country. 

While most would expect to see the amazing toys on display and the jaw dropping cosplayers strut their stuff. There are certain highlight each year for Toycon and this year, they will highlight the 75th Anniversary of none other than DC's caped crusader - Batman! There will be a huge Batman display area, as well as a life sized Batpod, a kid's activity area as well as exciting new Batman Merchandise as well as a gallery of art and collectibles of the Dark Knight Detective. Puts a whole perspective to that vernacular saying 'Bahala na si Batman!' eh?  

And since everyone is all a buzz with the Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Sequels, there will be a display of original costumes that were used in the movie! 

Another feature for Toycon 2014 will be Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - there will be awesome displays, sneak peeks at the movie's trailers as well as behind-the-scenes features. There will also be fun fan activities as well as a Marvel roster of superstar artists such as Leinil Yu, Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Roy Allan Martinez and Kim Jacinto. 

Paul and I always look forward to the toy exhibits during Toycon and for this year there will be displays from the following prominent toy exhibits: 

The G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary exhibit, Philippine Lego Users Group exhibit, the Coca-Cola Collectors exhibit, One Sixth Republic and Pinoy Sixth Scale collectors exhibit and of course the awesome Toycon gallery exhibit area which showcases the best and local toy group community. 

If you have been following us you would know that Star Wars has a special place in my heart, especially since I have cousins who are part of the 501st Philippine Outpost. (You can read all about my interview with a Storm Trooper here.) Well they will be present during Toycon as they also celebrate their 10th year Anniversary. There will be a parade of those timeless Star Wars characters: Stormtroopers, Jedi Knights, droids, and of course, the Dark Lord of the Sith himself - Darth Vader! 

I also suggest that you guys check out SuperElite Props booth at Toycon! 

They produce locally made movie props (with the best materials and is made to be as close to the original as possible) so you can actually own your very own Storm Trooper Helmet, ROTJ Lightsaber, TK-E11 Blaster! :)     

Christmas Toyfair 2013

Apologies for the late post and you can actually refer to my personal year posts here and here to get an idea why I haven't been 'on time' with recent blog posts. 

While attending toy and anime conventions have become an annual practice for Paul and myself and this year's Christmas Toy fair was made extra special because of the call to action that the organizers and the participants answered to the call to action in the wake of the devastation that was left behind by Typhoon Yolanda. 

I for one think that a Christmas Toy Fair is the ideal venue to help the thousands of children left without homes and who lost everything. If some people (I know I can't) can spend thousands of pesos on an action figure then surely we (Yes! Count me in!) can also bring a smile to a child's face.

And so the organizers of the Christmas Toy Fair did their social responsibility by organizing a toy drive and auctioning off donated items for the benefit of the children in Yolanda hit areas. 

While I might have been there as a spectator it is nice to know that an organization that you support is doing their part to help those who are in need. 

An Annual Phenomenon: Toycon 2013

Lego Heroes: A display of Super Heroes from different Franchises made entirely out of Lego. 

Would you consider an annual event a phenomenon? Even if Toycon happens every year I still get this 'Wow!' feeling whenever I see the number of people gathered (inside or outside) of Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3. When you pass by for any other convention, you can easily compare the number of people who attend or rather the lack of attendees-nothing compares to Toycon. 

Lines are so long and snake across the 5th floor for miles at a time (no joke), some cosplayers content themselves with just hanging out -outside the convention and pose around for eager photographers and curious onlookers. 

COSPLAY: Supergirl: Lot's of Superman Reference due to Man of Steel 

Unlike last year's Toy Convention were we were able to attend the Opening Ceremonies  (Ribbon Cutting), this year we had a meeting at 10:00 AM so we had to miss the opening ceremonies and arrived well after lunch time. It's a good thing I asked a friend to purchase tickets for us in advance or else we would have been stuck in line for hours ~ not to mention we had another gig at 3:00 PM in Odyssey Megamall (Thirty Seconds to Mars - album buy out - photos and blog post still pending! :P) so yeah - schedule is always full but we just had to squeeze Toycon in :) 

TOYS: It's fun to drool...errr marvel at the many, many, many toys on display. 

Looking at my blog post on Toycon last year - there was an air of regret since we were not able to have the 'ultimate' Toycon experience. Unfortunately it was also the same for this year-if not even more. I know I told myself last year that I would file for a leave on the Friday of the Toycon but with work and all the other events we have ~ things really didn't fall into place but in the spirit of making the most of what was already there - we did our usual stroll around and taking photos but there was one extra special objective that we had for this year's toycon and that was to support my cousins Luis and Beau with their SuperElite Props booth (Luis isn't my biological cousin but we are basically are- in the essence of it). 

If you guys don't remember Luis you can check out my Interview with a Storm Trooper blog post last year! :)  

SUPERElite PROPS 

So apparently SuperElite Props has been a project that Luis has been working on and it made it's debut during this year's Toycon. So what is SuperElite Props all about? Well you can actually own your very own movie props (Storm Trooper Helmet, ROTJ Lightsaber, TK E-11 Blaster) all of which is locally made with the best materials and is as close to the original as possible. 

Reference Boards for SuperElite Props during Toycon