I went to Collecticon and all I have to show for it is

A photo.

Nothing more. I took my camera out to shoot, and it kept conking out on me. So I only got a couple of shots of the same thing. Here’s the photo. They are customs of X-men figures and were displayed at one of the sellers’ booth. These are so amazing! I really love that paint job on Storm. Probably the highlight of my day at Day 1 of Collecticon.

X-men customs by BinoBoi Customs

New Toys: Last Weekend's Haul

I went out for errands last weekend and ended up getting stranded at this mall I go to. It was raining hard and  I couldn't go home. So what did I do to pass the time? I went toy hunting!  I hit my favorite toy shops that are considered "secondary markets" (something I picked up from Joint Junkie) that sell a mix of brand new and previously-owned toys, most of which have been marked down. The toys these shops I frequent sell mostly stuff from Japan, but one of them sell a lot of US action figures.

That weekend  I found several nice things, but ended up going home with these three cats.

I Went To TOYCON 2013 And I Got A Bunch Of Stuff

And some pics, too. I haven't finished sorting through them yet, even though it's been a week since TOYCON wrapped up. Now in it's 12th year, TOYCON was still held at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall from July 14th-16th. I wasn't able to go on the first day with my toy pals since I had to be somewhere else, but I managed to drop in during the last day. I went around for a bit going through the merchandise in the stalls and I found some pretty cool things to take home.

And here they are.

Jollibee and Friends Speed Thrills Collection

Jollibee, Hetty, Yum, Popo, and Twirlie invite fun-loving kids to an exhilarating speed quest with the Jollibee Kids Meal Speed Thrills Collection.

Youngsters who love cars and challenging race tracks will never get bored with the Happy Loops, Fun Stunt Track, and Ring-O-Fun, featuring none other than their favorite Jollibee and Friends characters. Turn Hetty’s world upside down with the Happy Loops. Connect the track pieces together, press the button, and watch the car take Hetty in circular motion around the loops.

7TH TAGCOM Toys & Hobbies Convention

Speaking of TAGCOM:

12 days to go till the next one!

I Went To TAGCOM 2012 and I Got A Bunch Of Stuff

TAGCOM 2012 came and went and here I am posting this very delayed post (I'm seeing a pattern here.).

It was held for 3-days almost a year ago at the Atrium of Robinson's Place Ermita.  I went in early in the afternoon of March 31st but wasn't planning to stay longbecause I had a birthday party to go to after. That, and my brother and his family were arriving later that evening. With toys and comics for me!

I set a budget for spending at a con, something I usually do,  that  includes money for purchases, fare and food expenses. I wasn't really planning on buying a lot of stuff to begin with, because I know that later that day, I had some toys waiting for me at home. I also had a couple of things that I wanted to get, which I knew would be available at TAGCOM, because I knew beforehand which sellers would be there. It was just a matter of finding them.

I Went To Collecticon 2012 and All I Got Was a Lego Mini Fig

And a free pin badge, too!

Collecticon 2012 has come and gone, and here I am just posting about it. I went with a couple of friends as early as we could. My buds arrived earlier and I think I got in around noon. The con was held from October 6-7, 2012  at it's usual venue at the Atrium of Robinson's Place Ermita. Here are some pics from the event. Pics after the jump.