Singapore Comic Con 2022 (Dec 10-11) @ Sands Expo & Convention Centre
EVENT PRESS: 'Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) is Southeast Asia’s ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture. From toys, collectibles, comics and esports to cosplay, there is something for everyone to experience!
This year, Singapore Comic Con has expanded to four exhibition halls (200,000 sq ft), across two levels (Level 1 and B2) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. SGCC 2022 features more than 350 exhibitors and 420 brands such as Mighty Jaxx, Mediacorp, Bandai, OSIM, Moducase, Beast Kingdom, Infinity Studios, Collectors Ark, Lego by Brickshop, 52 Toys, Queen Studios, Genshin Impact by HoYoverse and many more, some of whom will be part of SGCC for the very first time.'
Here are a few things you should know about this year's Singapore Comic-Con
[FEATURES on TOYSREVIL]:
DAY/DATE/TIME:
*Saturday, December 10, 2022 (10am to 8pm)
*Sunday, December 11, 2022 (10am to 8pm)
VENUE: (Marina Bay) Sands Expo & Convention Centre @ 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956.
TICKETED ENTRY:
*Purchase entry tickets to SGCC online via Klook.
*Please note: All ticket purchases are done online.
There will be no ticketing booth at the show.. <<< Not too sure if folks know about this, and there might be tons of disappointed and angry folks at the venue...
Do Note *all kids below 12 years enter for FREE. They just have to be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
Beware of prams ... unless they cosplay the kid as "Grogu" / "Baby Yoda", and dad/mum is "The Mandalorian" lor ... LOL
SGCC SOCIAL MEDIA:
As far as I am concerned, there are two main sources to consider for promotions and updates: their instagram.com/sgcomiccon and facebook.com/SGComicCon.
Do not expect much by way of "engagement", if immediate information is what you need, I'm afraid. All I read in comments are unanswered questions and complaints.
Stand-outs in the "FAQ & POLICIES" are:
01. Covid Guidelines: "Masks are optional however, stay home if unwell."
06. Peace & Security: Bag checks will be conducted at entry points at both levels (B2 & L1).... This happened at AFA when I went, and it does take up time, but folks were diligent enough to open their bags no fuss when prompted.
12. Autographs: SGCC guests will only sign official licensed merchandise. The number of items may vary depending on the queue situation and this will be sensibly determined by the SGCC staff.
The above Point 01 seems to contradict this post on another page under "COVID GUIDELINES".
Masks should be worn at all times. Stay home if you feel unwell.
Bring proof of Vaccination Check via TraceTogether or Health Hub. All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Oh daymn, I haven't checked if my Trace Together Token still has battery (I have not downloaded via my mobile)!
This year's SGCC is spread out to TWO floors: Level 1 and Basement 2 (See floor plan below). You can download the Layout Plans here, but I have not attempted to do so tho. Images here lifted from their www, cheers.
LEVEL 1 (Street Level) will house the Main Exhibitor booths, including Mighty Jaxx (with the biggest zone, as well housing Kinetiquettes), Bandai Namco, and surrounding the Main Stage are Mediacorp, OSIM, 52Toys and tokidoki, among others. I am so looking forward to the classic manhwa nostalgia the Tony Wong Art Gallery will present...!
The Artist Alley averages 1/3 of the space in Hall 1&2, while the Guest Zone is on the far end of the Main Stage. I have since featured a number of names - both comicbook and toys, including:
TOYS:
TOYS TOYS TOYS FOR SINGAPORE COMIC CON 2022
SOMA PAWS (Booth L1-AA93)
VINCENT TRINIDAD (Booth # Unknown)
RUSHO TOYS & MIKU TOYZ (TOIDEN Booth L1-AA65 & L1-AA66)
MONSTERLITTLE (Booth L1-AA94)
COMICS/ILLUSTRATION:
RAD COMICS (Space Cat) (Booth AA14A)
ELIZABETH THE SEVERE (Booth L1-AA43)
JAMES LEONG (CS Comics AA31-AA33)
KELVIN CHAN (CS Comics AA31-AA33)
ELVIN CHING (CS Comics AA31-AA33)
Every year had always been about "noise", or to be precise the sound of thumping music from the main stage, which results in folks shouting to each other LOL ... I understand the need to keep folks spirits and energy up, but I certainly hope not to be shouting at my friends, cheers.
BASEMENT 2 will house Super Play Asia zone and Gamer Pro Shop, and a Common Gaming Zone. Besides eGames, Gamersaurus and Magic The Gathering zones are massive in size too.
A addition to this year's show is a dedicated "The Pop Culture Food Zone" offering crossover and co-branded food. Unknown if there will be seating / dining areas, or if it will be similar to AFA where only counter table tops will be available for standing to dine only.
I'll miss the cafeteria with over-priced food of previous years, as at least they had seating, and where I can rest my weary feet and recharge my mobile.
Other Exhibitors located in B2 include: Imaginarium, Nickelodeon, AUX Media, Clawsome Singapore, PFAC, Momentus, 18 Underground, and Boom Media.
ABOVE: MAIN STAGE SCHEDULES for Dec 10-Dec 11
BELOW: W.I.P. LABS SCHEDULES for Dec 10-Dec 11
Last but not least, the TOYSREVIL-blog will not update over the weekend, save for all things Singapore Comic Con - which more likely will first happen on my instagram.com/toysrevil = Be it LIVE videos, reels or IGuploads or slideshows, and post-event updates and posting here, cheers.
There also a dedicated hashtag at #toysrevilsgcc2022, but "hashtags" are pretty wonky these days, so don't bet on it too hard, sorry :p
I plan to be on the grounds after lunch (2-3pm-ish), and perhaps lasting thru evening. And if I don't tire myself out too much, will come back again on Sunday, after 3-4pm-ish, cheers.
Have a fab Comic-Con, folks!
Andy TOYSREVIL
[SGCC2022 FEATURES on TOYSREVIL]:
This year, Singapore Comic Con has expanded to four exhibition halls (200,000 sq ft), across two levels (Level 1 and B2) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. SGCC 2022 features more than 350 exhibitors and 420 brands such as Mighty Jaxx, Mediacorp, Bandai, OSIM, Moducase, Beast Kingdom, Infinity Studios, Collectors Ark, Lego by Brickshop, 52 Toys, Queen Studios, Genshin Impact by HoYoverse and many more, some of whom will be part of SGCC for the very first time.'
Here are a few things you should know about this year's Singapore Comic-Con
[FEATURES on TOYSREVIL]:
DAY/DATE/TIME:
*Saturday, December 10, 2022 (10am to 8pm)
*Sunday, December 11, 2022 (10am to 8pm)
VENUE: (Marina Bay) Sands Expo & Convention Centre @ 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956.
TICKETED ENTRY:
*Purchase entry tickets to SGCC online via Klook.
*Please note: All ticket purchases are done online.
There will be no ticketing booth at the show.. <<< Not too sure if folks know about this, and there might be tons of disappointed and angry folks at the venue...
Do Note *all kids below 12 years enter for FREE. They just have to be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
Beware of prams ... unless they cosplay the kid as "Grogu" / "Baby Yoda", and dad/mum is "The Mandalorian" lor ... LOL
SGCC SOCIAL MEDIA:
As far as I am concerned, there are two main sources to consider for promotions and updates: their instagram.com/sgcomiccon and facebook.com/SGComicCon.
Do not expect much by way of "engagement", if immediate information is what you need, I'm afraid. All I read in comments are unanswered questions and complaints.
Stand-outs in the "FAQ & POLICIES" are:
01. Covid Guidelines: "Masks are optional however, stay home if unwell."
06. Peace & Security: Bag checks will be conducted at entry points at both levels (B2 & L1).... This happened at AFA when I went, and it does take up time, but folks were diligent enough to open their bags no fuss when prompted.
12. Autographs: SGCC guests will only sign official licensed merchandise. The number of items may vary depending on the queue situation and this will be sensibly determined by the SGCC staff.
The above Point 01 seems to contradict this post on another page under "COVID GUIDELINES".
Masks should be worn at all times. Stay home if you feel unwell.
Bring proof of Vaccination Check via TraceTogether or Health Hub. All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Oh daymn, I haven't checked if my Trace Together Token still has battery (I have not downloaded via my mobile)!
This year's SGCC is spread out to TWO floors: Level 1 and Basement 2 (See floor plan below). You can download the Layout Plans here, but I have not attempted to do so tho. Images here lifted from their www, cheers.
LEVEL 1 (Street Level) will house the Main Exhibitor booths, including Mighty Jaxx (with the biggest zone, as well housing Kinetiquettes), Bandai Namco, and surrounding the Main Stage are Mediacorp, OSIM, 52Toys and tokidoki, among others. I am so looking forward to the classic manhwa nostalgia the Tony Wong Art Gallery will present...!
The Artist Alley averages 1/3 of the space in Hall 1&2, while the Guest Zone is on the far end of the Main Stage. I have since featured a number of names - both comicbook and toys, including:
TOYS TOYS TOYS FOR SINGAPORE COMIC CON 2022
SOMA PAWS (Booth L1-AA93)
VINCENT TRINIDAD (Booth # Unknown)
RUSHO TOYS & MIKU TOYZ (TOIDEN Booth L1-AA65 & L1-AA66)
MONSTERLITTLE (Booth L1-AA94)
COMICS/ILLUSTRATION:
RAD COMICS (Space Cat) (Booth AA14A)
ELIZABETH THE SEVERE (Booth L1-AA43)
JAMES LEONG (CS Comics AA31-AA33)
KELVIN CHAN (CS Comics AA31-AA33)
ELVIN CHING (CS Comics AA31-AA33)
Every year had always been about "noise", or to be precise the sound of thumping music from the main stage, which results in folks shouting to each other LOL ... I understand the need to keep folks spirits and energy up, but I certainly hope not to be shouting at my friends, cheers.
BASEMENT 2 will house Super Play Asia zone and Gamer Pro Shop, and a Common Gaming Zone. Besides eGames, Gamersaurus and Magic The Gathering zones are massive in size too.
A addition to this year's show is a dedicated "The Pop Culture Food Zone" offering crossover and co-branded food. Unknown if there will be seating / dining areas, or if it will be similar to AFA where only counter table tops will be available for standing to dine only.
I'll miss the cafeteria with over-priced food of previous years, as at least they had seating, and where I can rest my weary feet and recharge my mobile.
Other Exhibitors located in B2 include: Imaginarium, Nickelodeon, AUX Media, Clawsome Singapore, PFAC, Momentus, 18 Underground, and Boom Media.
ABOVE: MAIN STAGE SCHEDULES for Dec 10-Dec 11
BELOW: W.I.P. LABS SCHEDULES for Dec 10-Dec 11
Last but not least, the TOYSREVIL-blog will not update over the weekend, save for all things Singapore Comic Con - which more likely will first happen on my instagram.com/toysrevil = Be it LIVE videos, reels or IGuploads or slideshows, and post-event updates and posting here, cheers.
There also a dedicated hashtag at #toysrevilsgcc2022, but "hashtags" are pretty wonky these days, so don't bet on it too hard, sorry :p
I plan to be on the grounds after lunch (2-3pm-ish), and perhaps lasting thru evening. And if I don't tire myself out too much, will come back again on Sunday, after 3-4pm-ish, cheers.
Have a fab Comic-Con, folks!
Andy TOYSREVIL
