The 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2010

Visit their booth at the event and show your portfolio to the SAM head artists

Suspended Animation Media (SAM)

To those who haven’t encountered our humble abode, allow us to fill you in.
We are Suspended Animation Media (SAM)

Suspended Animation Media is a team of Filipino artists and one Latino.
It’s a studio dedicated to doing pre-production and concept design art for Film, 2d/3d animation, Cartoon, video game, comics, web design and more.

Empowered by our skills and talent, and fueled by determination,
The team of SAM aims to bring the most experienced
and skilled talent in the country, and together we will develop and
execute the optimum solutions in Pre-production

SAM is a place where imagination, creativity, expression and innovation is encouraged, nurtured and expected.
Our policies are focused on truth, honesty and trust.
And our values only regard that artists are treated right, respected and welcomed.

In Asia, Philippines is the capital of creativity and imagination. And we are here to show and acknowledge that artists and talents of Asia are in fact in this country.

As SAM is growing and expanding, the need for new artists is necessary, therefore we are on the lookout for new talents to be part of a movement that is a force to reckon with.

We will be scouting and interviewing artists such as: Pencilers/Comicbook Artists, Digital painters, Graphic designers, Animators, and anyone with great visual imagination.

WWW.SUSPENDEDANIMATION-MEDIA.COM

Create and design your cosplay inspired fashion! Create and Re-create character costumes into a wearable modern fashion.

1.This contest is open for beginners and amateurs in fashion designing.
2. Design should be inspired from any character costume in anime, comics, gaming, toys, superheroes and villains.
3. Actual fashion wardrobe should be presented on stage on June 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM
4. 1 entry per person only.
5. Sample artwork of your design should be emailed first at info@toyconph.com for approval. Containing your name, where it is inspired from and fashion art sketches design.
6. After being approve, you may now work on your entry and participants should be present at the event.
7. Participants should have their own models.

Criteria:
1.  Garment to be made must be an original piece. Hand or machine stitched or glued.
2.  Garment should not have been used or photographed previous to any other event like a Cosplay, fashion show, school project, exhibit, children’s costume party, tv show, internet social website and the like.
3.  Garment entry may be : a TOP , a BOTOM or  a combo of  a TOP with a BOTTOM, Read More »

TIM TSUI

As one of the hottest Hong Kong figure and artist illustrators, Tim Tsui does it all: designing everything from sneakers to toys to comics. He has mastered the combination of bling and figurines. He actively particiaptes in cross discipline creative projects globally.  Recently, Tim amazed fans with his ground breaking creative concepts. he has exhibited around the world. It’s no wonder he has worked with so many major brands including Adidas, MTV, Coca Cola, Collete and others.

www.teamzero.com.hk
TOBY HK

A native Hong Kong-based artist, Toby HK works with an international sensibility as his creations are not limited to any one form which range from graphics, illustrations, web designs, characters or vinyl figures. As the creative director for MINDstyle, Toby is able to create a vision with global appeal. He has participated and explored collaborations in creative events with Disney, BMW, Starbucks, Vans and Quicksilver to name a few. With his passion for art, creative growth and a commitment to style, he recently launched his own trendy brand, skullove!

www.tobyhk.com
www.skullove.com

MINDstyle’s MONO by Colorblok x Tim Tsui
Version: Artists Series Crossover
Size: 10 Inches Tall
Edition Size: 300 Pieces Worldwide
Material: Vinyl
SRP: USD $94.99 Per Figure (TOYCON 2009: PROMO Php 1,000)

About The Artsits:
COLORBLOK (Juliana Pedemote, Argentina)
Illustrator & designer from Argentina dedicated to the creation of stimulating visual experiences. Colorblok, a.k.a. Juliana Pedemonte, solves motion graphics projects, provides art direction and illustration work for clients such as TL5G, MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon Latin America. She has also created a designer toy – MONO and is constantly involved in Art Shows, design conventions and projects all over the world.

TIM TSUI (www.teamzero.com.hk), a hot figure artist and illustrator from Hong Kong, actively participates in cross discipline creative projects, local and worldwide, amazed the world with his talent in illustration, character design, figure and advertising development.

www.colorblok.com
www.teamzero.com.hk

Jack TV Animation Festival 2009
May 16, 2009 ( Saturday)
10AM-12 Midnight
SM City Amphitheater, SM North Edsa
(located near the Sky Garden, SM North Edsa)
FREE ENTRANCE

At last! I’ve posted this event and it appeared first in my blog, more updates will be posted soon and I suggest you watch Jack TV and visit their website for some information to be posted there.
They have various activity set-ups as well like Skatepark, Wall Climbing, Art doodle space, photo booth area, exhibits, cartoon screening and TOYS – COMIC Exhibit.

There’s also a cosplay contest and I like to invite everyone to join and participate in a cosplay contest portraying any of their favorite cartoon character of Jack TV or WWE wrestlers. Read the rules below, and if you are interested to join the cosplay contest, feel free to post a comment for inquiries here in my blog. ^__^

btw, Toy Con 2009 Roadshow officialy begins here.

Read more below for cosplay rules and guidelines.
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1. Booth exhibitors are allowed to join

2. Contest are for females only, and an official member of booth exhibitors or sponsors of ToyCon

3. Booth babes can wear costumes or in cosplay, in cute, or sexy outfit, too much flesh exposure are not allowed.

4. Our marshals will approach the booths for any possible entry of the booth exhibitor for booth babes.

5. judging of booth babes will be according to votes by customers and booth attendees

6. Booth Babe contest will be judged on June 13, 2009

for previous Booth Babe winners, please visit the link below

http://toycon.blogspot.com/2007/06/contest-winners-list-part-2.html

http://toycon.blogspot.com/2006/07/convention-booth-babe-2006-contest.html#comments

Draw GI JOE characters as a fan art. It can be a a group or individual characters.

It can be either in a pose, action or in a scene.

Artworks should be in size of 11X17, mounted on a 1/4 black illustration board.

Fan Artworks of GI JOE can be in colored, pencils, inked and digitally colored.
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1. Contest is open to anyone.

2. Take a photo of your Cosplay model in a creative or diorama way.

3. Each person should have one entry only.

4. Entries can be shot in digital or film. Digital Photo manipulations are not allowed.
Colored or black and white photos are accepted., backgrounds can be in a studio, outdoor, indoor etc.

5. Entries must be printed in 8R photo paper.
Include a label size 2 X 5.5″ , printed in a white paper and paste it below your photo artwork that contains:
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1. Contest is open to anyone.

2. Create your own photo diorama involving action figures.

3. Each person should have one entry only.

4. Entries can be shot in digital or film. colored or black and white are accepted.
** Digital Manipulation or any enhancement are not allowed **
but other adjustments are allowed (like brightness, contrast, etc.)

5. Entries must be printed in 8R photo paper.
Include a label size 2 X 5.5″ , printed in a white paper and paste it below your photo artwork that contains:
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1. Create a fan film inspired by any existing local or international titles of anime,comics,games, novels, fantasy-scifi, or tv-movie.

Fan film can be in any style of comedy, action, parody and spoof, or in movie trailer style, commercial or movie.
Live action, Cosplay and animation are accepted.

3. Running time of each entry should not exceed 15 minutes. End credits are not included in the running time.

4. Language can be in English or Filipino, if your film will be in other foreign language, english subtitles are required.
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1. Design your own Toy Designer figure

2. It can be in vinyl, resin, plastic, plush or cardboard

3. Provide a toy design on paper with turn around illustrations or sketches, and also don’t forget to name your toy design.

4. Bring two mock up design of your Toy Design at the event. One mock up sample will be for the presentation of the contest and it will be returned to you while the other sample will be our copy for archiving.

5. All mock up samples should be final, with colors, design, label branding. It is optional if you want to make your own packaging or box design.

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1. Customized or Dress Up 1/64 scale Die Cast Car (any brand).
2. Customized or Dress Up 1/18 scale Die Cast Car (any brand).

Rules and Regulations:
1. All Entry/Entries should be submitted between 10am-4pm on June 13-14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.

Action Figure, Die Cast and Mecha entries will be submitted on June 13, 2009 only.

While Diorama and Scale model entries should be submitted on June 14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.
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1. Diorama Making (Open Category for Mecha category, action figure and scale models)

Rules and Regulations:
1. All Entry/Entries should be submitted between 10am-4pm on June 13-14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.

Action Figure, Die Cast and Mecha entries will be submitted on June 13, 2009 only.

While Diorama and Scale model entries should be submitted on June 14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.

Judging will start at 4pm and annoucement of winners will start at 5pm or 6pm
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RULES BELOW FOR SCALE MODELS ARE NOT YET FINAL

1. Scale Models 1/35 Scale Armor (open)

2. Scale Models 1/35 Scale Figure (open)

3. Scale Models 1/24 Scale Cars or Automobiles (open)

4. Scale Models 1/48 Scale Air Craft (open)

Rules and Regulations:
1. All Entry/Entries should be submitted between 10am-4pm on June 13-14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.
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1. Customize mecha any scale for Gundam, TransFormers, ZOIDS, Sentai Robots etc.

Rules and Regulations:
1. All Entry/Entries should be submitted between 10am-4pm on June 13, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.

Action Figure, Die Cast and Mecha entries will be submitted on June 13, 2009 only.

While Diorama and Scale model entries should be submitted on June 14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.

Judging will start at 4pm and annoucement of winners will start at 5pm or 6pm
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1. Customized 3 1/4 to 9 inches action figure (superhero, anime or movie character)

2. Customized 10 to 20 inches action figure (superhero, anime or movie character) must be rework.

Rules and Regulations:
1. All Entry/Entries should be submitted between 10am-4pm on June 13, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.

Action Figure, Die Cast and Mecha entries will be submitted on June 13, 2009 only.

While Diorama and Scale model entries should be submitted on June 14, 2009 at the ToyCon venue, Megamall Megatradehall 3.
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1. ToyCon Cosplay contest is open to all ( Kids, Teens and Adults)

2. ToyCon cosplay contest has 6 categories for the individual cosplay contest.
- Cosplay Anime and Manga
- Cosplay Comics
- Cosplay TV and Movie
- Cosplay Video Game
- Cosplay Toys
- 3rd Philippine Game Girl

3. ToyCon cosplay event will be held for two days (June 13-14, 2009).
REGISTRATION STARTS at 10:00AM up to 3:00 PM only. Cosplay CATWALK will start at 4:00pm
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MECHANICS FOR VOICE ACTING COMPETITION

1. Open to all individual ages 16 and above.
2. Participants will partake in a live voice acting competition on stage featuring characters from their favorite anime.
3. A pre-registration form for those who will be joining will be made available online thru the company’s website and its affiliate organizations.

www.toyconph.com and www.creativoices.net

1. A Pre-screening session will take place on June 8th starting at 10:00am at CREATIVOICES Productions Studios. Read More »

Toyconph.com is now updating..pls check the site this Friday
May 8, 2009.