TOYCON PH, one of the pioneers of the local convention scene, has another great event in store for geeks of all persuasions. We went there ahead of the crowds, and here are a few things you should check out:

The first TOYCON took place 16 years ago in one of Megamall’s smaller convention halls. The space could hardly fit the husky physiques of all those toy collectors. Despite the cramped space and limited support, that first TOYCON was a hit, and the convention steadily grew through the years. In 2016, TOYCON moved out of Megamall and into more spacious SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia.

The convention gathers over 240 sellers on a giant, sprawling selling floor. What this means for collectors is that it’s both easier and harder to find what they’re looking for. Harder because there’s just so much stuff to sift through. Easier because there’s a greater chance that the rare figure you’re looking for is being sold in someone’s booth.

Photo by -Roy Afable