What is it? Technically, it’s a free two-day showcase of toys, video games, animation and comics, the first of its kind in Singapore. Simply put, it’s a 40-year-old virgin’s dream. The finalists from the Mikoishi Animation Competition and the Singapore Polytechnic Toy Design Competition will be featured. Plus, you’ll have the chance to rub shoulders with famous animation artists such as Joseph Wong Chak, the creator of long-running Chinese comic series Old Master Q, as well as Japanimators galore.

Is it worth the hype? You bet. The latest Nintendo games will be on display; you’ll even get to preview the brandnew Wii Fit gaming peripheral, which includes a Wii Balance Board for virtual aerobics and yoga.

Will the Force be with me? You’ll feel it growing stronger as you approach the Hasbro exhibit for a sneak peek at the latest addition to the sci-fi saga, the soon-to-be-released Star Wars: The Clone Wars (due out 26 July). Also worth checking out: 30 years’ worth of Star Wars collectables and the Star Wars quiz show (go on, you know you want to compete. You even know how old Yoda is when he meets his demise).


What should I wear? Any old cape, tights and pair of thigh-high patent leather boots will do. That is, if you want to compete in CosCon, the costume contest that will have wannabe superheroes dressing up like their favorite anime and film characters and competing for world domination (translation: ‘cool prizes’). Otherwise, your vintage Space Invaders T-shirt will do just fine.

Will there be LEGOs©? What would a toy show be without little bits of classic plastic? The shortlisted candidates from the local LEGO© competition between upper primary school students will show off their renderings of ‘Icons of Singapore’. LEGO© Merlion, anyone?

Will anyone be kung fu fighting? Keep an eye out for costumed daredevils breaking into action sequences from popular films – but don’t try the moves at home. These are professionals, after all.

Can I shop? C’mon. This is Singapore.

Further information about the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention.