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    ToyCon 2015

    It was that time of the year once more for one of the most anticipated events of the year. To be specific, it was the time again for ToyCon, the biggest gathering of toys, comics, collectibles, and other geekery on display and the people who are fond of them. And as usual, SM Megamall was the place to be for this event. As the Urban Roamer has covered this event in the past, there is nothing much else to say about what this is about, though it has occurred to me recently that in a way, this can be considered our country’s answer to the famous annual San Diego Comic…

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    Art, Anime, and History at Ayala Museum

    If you happen to pass by Ayala Museum recently, you may have chanced upon a massive art installation located just outside it. And if you are one of those who grew up during the Martial Law era and loved the Japanese robot animes of the 1970s, especially that certain anime called Voltes V, this artpiece should grab your attention even more. Even if you are neither of those but is someone who is at least familiar with the story of Voltes V in the Philippines, this work by Toym Imao should be of interest.

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    LEGO Lovin’ at Resorts World Manila

    I don’t know about you but to me and many others, there is this certain charm about LEGO toys that is irresistible regardless of the age you belong to. Perhaps it’s the concept of building something from those bricks and their ability to let our imaginations fly that makes them such fun things to play and build with. With such a faithful and growing following over the years, it is but proper that there are events dedicated to this beloved brand. For the first time ever in the Philippines, a Lego-dedicated event was recently launched at Resorts World Manila with the opening of BRICKXHIBIT, which showcases the largest LEGO display…