STGCC13: Play Imaginative

No one would blame you if this is the first you're hearing of Play Imaginative. Six months prior to attending STGCC I had no idea who this Singapore-based toy company was, but now not only do I own some of their wares, I've got multiple items on my 'to-get' wishlist. In a market where Hot Toys and Enterbay are blowing people away with their high quality replicas of movie characters, Play Imaginative have crept up from the rear and are threatening to overtake the big boys.

Join me below the cut to check out some of what they had on show at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention.

Review: Marvel Minimates Deadpools Assemble Convention Exclusive!

One of the rare treasures that Jacinta brought me back from her recent jaunt to STGCC (Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention) was this exclusive set of Marvel Minimates, previously available at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Entitled Deadpools Assemble it’s a collection of fourth-wall-breaking, fan-favourite, mercenary Deadpool pretending to be some of Marvel’s heavy hitters. (And Cable).

As Marvel’s wackiest, most irreverent character, Deadpool is easy to write terribly and difficult to execute well. But even when I’m repelled by the material itself, there’s been some pretty solid premises - and I can’t help but but endeared by at least the concept of the character (plus it’s Rob Liefeld’s one great design!). (Okay, he may have been trying to draw Spider-Man at the time). Regardless, everybody loves Deadpool to some degree so why not celebrate him in this bizarre way...

Now I might not get all the references but I can provide you with a comprehensive visual guide and tell you what I enjoyed about this set... after the jump!'

STGCC13: Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention

Well, it took a little while, but we finally got here! Being away from your home computer does seriously cramp your blogging ability. But not to worry! I am home from the wilds of Singapore and ready to deliver to you Part 1 of my STGCC coverage. Wait, Part 1? There's going to be MORE?

Consider this your con overview, while in later posts I will delve deeper into some of the companies who were showcasing their goods over the weekend. You've probably already seen some of the Iron Man stuff, right? No way I was fitting all that in one post!

Join me below the cut for my Asian con adventure.

FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for September 9th! Darth Cumberbatch!

This week Luke and Jacinta tackle the Benedict Cumberbatch Star Wars rumours, Fifty Shades of Grey, Transformers 4 and the Robocop reboot! Plus Jacinta gives a full report on Singapore Toy Game, and Comic Convention and fruitlessly attempts to explain Fantasy Football to Luke. Put it in your pretty face! (Via the ears preferably).

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STGCC: Hot Toys Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) Revealed!

A quick follow up to yesterday's Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention post, Jacinta did manage to snap a close up picture of the previously unrevealed Hot Toys Bruce Banner head sculpt, capturing the likeness of Mark Ruffalo in his casual clothes...

Pretty cool, huh? Hopefully there'll be an official gallery and pre-order information shortly. He's going to be perfect to team up with your Tony Stark and get your Science Bros on! The halls will ring with the triumphant sounds of many high-fives. What do you think?

STGCC (Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention) Preview! Whole Lotta' Iron Manz!

I am insanely jealous that fellow FP contributor, Jacinta, is right now enjoying the epic STGCC - Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention! 

Thankfully, she has sent through an early tease of her time there. Feast your eyes on this preview gallery which will have to tide us over until Jacinta gets back and can explain everything she saw. While we wait, I'll do my best to make sense of some of these, starting with this absolutely stunning LIFE-SIZE Hall of Armor from Iron Man 3 (I hear an unlucky stunt double is entombed in one of them)...

And that's just the tip. See more of the wondrous beast that is STGCC... after the jump!