I was interview by Ronald Panis months ago after the ToyCon event and said that its for a US based Pinoy newspaper called The Philippine News. Then after checking weeks after weeks in their website, I just realized that my short interview will not yet appear. Then while ago after reading some West Side comics strip, I saw a link of the newspaper and after clicking it, I was surprised that they already featured it! wohohoh! thanks Ronald!!!
MANILA — In these times when contemporary pop culture is rife with superheroes, intergalactic knights and wizards, it's no wonder toys and collectibles have become more than just playthings. Just ask the growing number of adolescents and adults aggressively invading the realm of toy collecting once tagged 'for kids.'---- snipps..----
One of the five organizers of the annual Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention (ToyCon, www.toycon.blogspot.com), which celebrated its sixth year last June, Azrael Coladilla notes how the perception about toys have transcended the notion that they're just for kids. A collector since he was a kid, Azrael points to the deluge of adult fanatics who grace their yearly event. Families are actually the target market.
This is why, Coladilla points out, there are numerous toy stores mushrooming across Manila. There are even those selling items online, especially since many foreigners go gaga over locally made models unavailable in their countries. For example, the Transformers toyline available in Jollibee kiddie meals was purchased by a foreigner for only P500.
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Let's see that price skyrocket 10 or 15 years down the road, especially if that toyline is discontinued by the manufacturer, making it truly a rare and unique find.
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