The Fantasy Zone of OMQ at Taipei Toy Festival 2011

"The Fantasy Zone of OMQ" is an exhibition at Taipei Toy Festival showcasing different artists and designer's interpretation of Old Master Q and his friends. Predominantly known as "老夫子", his is a classic comicbook character of my childhood, even before the advent of 4-colored superheroes from the West. He's my ever-Eastern-hero!


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Shown here are previews snaps of artwork from Shin Tanaka, Kenny Wong, Fiona Ko, Satoshi Yoshioka and more [Artwork images via J.ME.] - also expect crossover-work from Winson Ma, James 'ULTRAMAN' FOng, Husky Kevin, Kaising Lung, Steven Chui, Gary Cham etc. OMQ is also the main protagonist showcased on the poster-image of the event, as designed by OMQZMEDIA LTD.

WHO: Old Master Q is a popular Chinese manhua created by Alfonso Wong. The cartoon first appeared in the newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong in 1962, and later serialized in 1964. The comic is still in publication today.

The series features the now well-known characters such as Old Master Q and Big Potato, as well as Mr Chin, Mr Chiu and Miss Chan, in many different hilarious situations. They are usually portrayed in a variety of social statuses, professions and time periods, ranging from beggars and office workers to actors and ancient warriors, allowing a wide variety of settings and ideas. More outlandish scenarios include close encounters with aliens, ghost sightings and the afterlife. [via Facebook]