Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2017 Prelude
Singapore Toy,
Game & Comic Convention Celebrates 10th Birthday At Marina Bay Sands STGCC
celebrates the best of pop culture with international guests from America,
Japan, Taiwan and more! SOUTHEAST ASIA, 13 July 2017 - Singapore Toy, Game
& Comic Convention (STGCC) returns to Marina Bay Sands this September with
its biggest party yet, in celebration of its 10th birthday.
Happening
between 9 and 10 September, STGCC promises an entertaining weekend of pop
culture and comic wonderland for both fun-loving families and passionate
gamers, featuring the best of local and international toys, games, comics,
anime and collectibles, topped with an exciting line-up of guests and
personalities. On top of the usual line-up of activities, STGCC will also be
introducing a host of new zones specially catered to the ever-growing community
of pop culture lovers. For the first time ever, STGCC is hosting the Good Game
Experience (GGXP), offering gaming fans an exhilarating programme of
entertainment and tournaments.
Taking up an
entire exhibition hall, GGXP features a host of local and regional game
publishers - supporting and celebrating their love for games, and honouring
outstanding Indie Game Developers through the Good Game Awards (GGA) 2017.
Attendees can get to try their hands on new and unreleased games on-site, from
card games such as Pokémon Trading Card Game, Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
& Yu-Gi-Oh!, to immersive VR games, and take part in casual competitions
happening through the day. Not to be missed is the Akiba Zone, a zone inspired
by Tokyo’s famous Electric Town, giving Japanese subculture and cosplay fans
the chance to indulge in their hobby, get up close with their favourite idols
and cosplay guests, catch exciting stage performances and win attractive
prizes. Experiencing a cosplay wardrobe malfunction? Costume repair service is
also available in this zone.
To view
what’s new at STGCC 2017, please click here. Along with its return, STGCC
today also revealed its line-up of guests to the public. The convention will be
headlined by renowned illustrator and animator Hiro Kanzaki (JP), making
STGCC his first ever convention outside Japan. Other international star
attendees include beloved cosplay stars Iori Moe (JP) and Siu Tao (HK), returning
fan favourites such as Marvel comic book artist, Adi Granov (US), rising star
and DC Comics artist, Mirka Andolfo (IT), and American comic book writer and
artist David Mack (US). Hailing from our home ground, 6 Eisner Award Nominee
Sonny Liew (SG) will also be making an appearance at STGCC. Playing the
soundtrack of Akihabara’s subculture, music fans can look forward to acclaimed
composers and DJs, such as ARM/IOSYS (JP) and Taku Inoue (JP).
Comic fans
will also get to meet and view the creations of American comic cover artist and
writer Arthur Adams (US), comic book writer and illustrator Frank Cho (US),
comic book illustrator Joyce Chin (US), professional cosplayer, stuntman and
model Leon Chiro (IT), Taiwanese cosplayer, Shimo (TW), and co-founder of
Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand, tokidoki, Simone Legno (IT). Also present
at the convention are prominent toy makers and other well-known artists. To
view the complete line-up of guests for STGCC 2017, please click here.
Written by Max
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