Must-Have Disney Toys At Toy Kingdom’s Toy EXPO 2018

Calling all kids and kids-at-heart: Get ready to shop for your favorite Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters at Toy Kingdom’s Toy Expo on August 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. Be the first to see – and own – the newest Disney toys, debuting exclusively at the much-awaited annual event.

Read on for the top must-have Disney toys at the Toy Kingdom Toy Expo 2018:

• Vampirina: It’s an early Halloween treat with the all-new toy collection from Disney Junior’s Vampirina! Have a bat-tastic Vampirina time with the talking Vee doll and her pet, Wolfie. You can also get creative with your own friendly vampire adventures using the Scare B&B playset. 

Vampirina Bat-tastic Talking Vee & Friend (Php 3, 099.75)

Vampirina Scare B&B (Php 5,699.75)

• Puppy Dog Pals: When Bob’s away, the pups will play! Get your hands on these new toys from Disney Junior’s Puppy Dog Pals.Join Bingo, Rolly, and their friends on a playdate mission in the doghouse or get cuddly with your favorite pet pals by hugging the Puppy Dog Pals plush toys. 

Puppy Dog Pals Plush (Php 1, 999.75)

Puppy Dog Pals Doghouse Playset (Php 2, 799.75)

Catch Vampirina and Puppy Dog Pals on Disney Junior.

• Marvel Studios - The First Ten Years: Legends Series: Complete Marvel Studios’ Legends Series by Hasbro in celebrating Marvel Cinematic Universe’s successful first ten years. 

Iron Man Mark L /// Thanos /// Doctor Strange, PHP 5, 999.75 (From Avengers: Infinity War, 2018)

Thor /// Sif, PHP 2, 799.75 (From Thor: The Dark World, 2013)

Ant-man /// YellowJacket, PHP 2, 799.75 (From Ant-man, 2015)

• Disney Princess Dolls: Always a girl’s best friend, continue the magic and live out your own fairy tale with the latest and widest selection of Disney Princess collection from Hasbro. 

Cinderella (Php 500.00)

Belle (Php 500.00)

Mulan (Php 500.00)

• Star Wars Lightsabers:  Unleash the inner Jedi in you with these Star Wars Electronic and Extendable Lightsabers!    

Star Wars Electronic Lightsaber (Php 500.00)

Star Wars Extendable Lightsaber (Php 200.00)

Besides these must-have toys, there are also fun booths with games, themed areas with life-sized character statues, and exciting activities where kids can explore and play with their family and friends at the Toy Kingdom Toy Expo. So head on over to the SMX Convention Center on August 24 to 26 for the perfect weekend treat! 

The Walt Disney Company Philippines

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Parks and Resorts, Media Networks, and Consumer Products and Interactive Media.  The Company first launched Disney Channel in the Philippines in 2000, and has since expanded with an office in the capital Manila with businesses spanning Studio Entertainment and Distribution, TV Networks, Interactive Media, Mobile Content, Consumer Products and Publishing.  Building around core brands Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, the organization is dedicated to creating high quality branded entertainment experiences for consumers in the region.   In October 2017, TWDC Philippines merged under a South Asian hub integrating TWDC Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and India.  In 2015, The Walt Disney Company was ranked #1 in the category of effectiveness in conducting a global business in Fortune Magazine’s Annual World’s Most Admired Companies survey– a testament to the Company’s strategy to successfully expand the brand and its franchises beyond North America.  For more information about The Walt Disney Company please visit: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Lifestyle: All Things Summer At Toy Kingdom

Toy Kingdom celebrates all things summer with all the amazing stuff for kids as they plunge into the pool, explore the great outdoors or simply have fun in the sun with family and friends.

Splash in style in stylish flamingo and seashell designed islands; and join in the fun with unique inflatable pools and mattresses with LED lights perfect for exciting pool parties.

Invite your friends and play grown up with fun and contemporary playhouses like Food Trucks, Go Green Playhouses and Fun Rocker n’ Benches. Meanwhile, kids can explore their neighborhood with trendy bikes, scooters and protection sets in various Disney inspired characters.

Summer is more fun and exciting this year with Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine Mall Show happening first in the Philippines at SM North Edsa on May 5-6, SM Lanang on May 11 and SM Cebu on May 13. Kids will have the chance to meet and sing along with Shimmer and Shine Live!
         
Have fun under the sun this summer and grab these amazing summer treats available at all Toy Kingdom Express outlets in The SM Stores and Toy Kingdom stores in most SM Supermalls. Also visit www.toykingdom.ph and follow ToyKingdomPH at Facebook for more updates.

Have a lot of tropical fun splashing in style in this Mega Flamingo Island. Available in selected Toy Kingdom stores.	Pizza lovers will surely love plunging in the pool with this exclusive Pizza Slice Mat inflatable. Available in selected Toy Kingdom stores.	Bring your own mermaid throne in the beach with this Seashell Island inflatable. Available in selected Toy Kingdom stores nationwide.
This Peacock Island will color and splash to your summerizing. Grab yours in selected Toy Kingdom stores.	Your swimming party can safely go on after sunset with this exclusive Lighted Rectangular Pool with LED lights on the side. Your kids will also love the Barbie Long Sleeved Rashguard Set with UPF 50	Lay back and relax this summer in this LED Lighted Air Mattress. Available at Toy Kingdom
Dive into the water with this fun and colorful Lighted Swimming Ring.	Try out a new water adventure in tandem with this Riverland 2-Person Water Sofa.	Play a little mermaid for a day with this vibrant Mermaid Tail. Available at Toy Kingdom.
This Snorkle Mask will let kids explore the fascinating underwater world of corals and reefs.	Invite your beach friends create your dreamy sand castles in this Naturally Playful Sand Table. Available at Toy Kingdom.	Go on a fun swimming party with your friends using this H20GO Blobzter inflatable with a wet and cool surface.
This Wet & Dry First Slide is perfect for both land and water activities. Just attach a hose to spray water on the mat and you can slide all you can!	Go around the park in style with this fab Little Swan with Carrier Bike. You can also wear these stylish Disney Frozen inspired protection set for a safer ride	This Princess Horse & Carriage is perfect for your own little princess. Available at Toy Kingdom.
Hop n Bounce Unicorn and Dragon available at Toy Kingdom.	This Ferrari 2 Wheel Scooter will take you places this summer. You can also grab these Disney Cars inspired Protection Set for a fun and safe ride.	This 2 in 1 Fun Rocker n’ Bench is the perfect table for family picnic. You can also transform the bench and play seesaw with your friends..
Kids will learn more about gardening and solar power with this Go Green Playhouse that features a solar light, real working sink and other eco-friendly activities.  Available at Toy Kingdom.	It’s never too early for kids to know about business with this 2 in 1 Food Truck Playhouse which features a kitchen, cash register, serving counter as well as 40 play food accessories. Available at Toy Kingdom.  It’s never too early for kids to know about business with this 2 in 1 Food Truck Playhouse which features a kitchen, cash register, serving counter as well as 40 play food accessories. Available at Toy Kingdom.

Toys: Transformers: The Last Knight At Toy Kingdom

Toy Kingdom AVP-Marketing Pearl Datiles and Hasbro Commercial Manager Peter Chua.

Just in time for the Philippine run of Transformers: The Last Knight, Toy Kingdom recently held an exclusive toy launch at SM Mall of Asia Atrium.

Toy collectors of all ages and Transformers enthusiasts joined in the fun and action to get a first look at toys inspired by this exciting film. There were action figures and life-sized Transformers statues inspired by the newest film, as well as new edition toys inspired by well-loved Transformers characters like Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Leadfoot, and Brains.

Transformers: The Last Knight Premiere Edition Grimlock, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee

Transformers: The Last Knight is the fifth installment of the live-action Transformers film series and a direct sequel to 2014’s Transformers: Age of Extinction. Directed by Michael Bay,the film features Mark Wahlberg returning from the Age of Extinction along with Josh Duhamel and John Turturro reprising their roles from the first three films, with Anthony Hopkins joining the cast.

In the film, which is showing at SM Cinemas nationwide, humans are at war with the Transformers and Optimum Prime is gone.  The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, the hidden story of the Transformers on earth. Now it’s up the unlikely alliance of Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English Lord, and an Oxford professor to save the world.
Transformers: The Last Knight toys by Hasbro, on the other hand, are available at all Toy Kingdom Express outlets in SM Department Store, as well as Toy Kingdom stores in most SM Supermalls. Also visit www.toykingdom.ph.

Azekiel Mendizabath felt excited with his new Trasformers: The Last Knight toy.

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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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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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.