The time has come once again for the Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), an annual celebration of all things geeky, and this year, things have been stepped up a notch, with two floors filled to the brim with sights, sounds, and of course, merch to drop your cash on! With so much to see and explore, here’s a quick rundown of the event’s must-see highlights.
2024 certainly marks a good time to be a Transformers fan, with multiple appearances from the legendary robots in disguise across multiple booths such as ThreeZero (L1-D05), Blokees (L1-F01) and Mighty Jaxx (L1-F02).
In the market for premium collectible Transformers statues? Head down to ThreeZero’s booth and feast your eyes on its intricate figures based on characters from the various live-action movies in the franchise like Transformers: The Last Knight and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. What’s more, preorders are open for the Transformers: Age of Extinction DLX Lockdown, a stunning rendition of the infamous bounty hunter and assassin, which will be released in 2025.
If model kits are more your style, then Blokees has got you covered with a vibrant booth showcasing not only released products, but also fan design submissions, including an impressive Optimus Prime figure repainted to fit the colour scheme of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam. Model kits from the Transformers, Marvel, and Three Kingdoms franchises are also up for sale, including the limited edition event exclusive Pink Optimus Prime, with only 999 units up for grabs.
Capping off the Transformers experience is Singaporean toy company Mighty Jaxx and its extensive collection of collectibles across different ranges for collectors of all ages. Event attendees are in for a special treat, as its Superkraft Lab sub-line is showcasing two of its luxury collectibles, the Till All Are One Transformers Diorama, specially lit up for the occasion, and the first-ever official reveal of its newest Batman masterpiece, The Birth of Justice.
Tokidoki (L1-F03) makes a return too, once again showing off its eye-catching booth design filled to the brim with its various characters and charming pop aesthetic. Don’t miss out on your chance to catch Italian artist and creator Simone Legno for a product signing and photo-taking opportunity!
For fans of Gunpla, Bandai Hobby (L1-C01) and Banpresto (L1-C01A) offers a wide range of model kits to choose from, including the newest additions from Netflix’s Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, alongside a special Gunpla-building workshop, held in multiple shifts throughout the event’s two days, where newcomers can enjoy a relaxing building session with a choice of either the RX-78-2 Gundam or Pikachu model kits. The casual session serves as a great starting point to kick off a potential new hobby, and even make some new friends along the way, but be quick – there are only limited slots available.
Similarly, Tamashii Nations (L1-D03), located just next door, features a wide range of action figures from their S.H.Figuarts and The Robot Spirits lines. Centred on popular franchises like Gundam, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider, these models present a more playable and posable alternative for fans of the franchises.
Determined not to be one-upped, Infinity Studio (L1-A01) boasts a collection of intricate figures and busts across different major IPs, such as the Crimson Typhoon and Cherno Alpha Jaegers from Pacific Rim, the Robocop 1/2 scale statue, and its original statue line, Angel Force.
The true highlight, however, is undoubtedly its collection of detailed life-sized busts, including Neytiri from Avatar and Sylvanas from World of Warcraft.
If the force is strong within you, head down to Sabermach (L1-B03), Singapore’s very own commercial manufacturer of illuminated sabers and replicas, and arm yourself with your choice of lightsaber hilt, with colour-changing LED blades to bring out both the light and dark side of the force. Visitors can also check out the Green Hero Dagger Flute replica, inspired by the iconic weapon wielded by the original Green Power Ranger, a limited-run collectible not to be missed!
Once you’ve had your fill of all things collectibles, head down to the Artist Alley, where there’s certainly something for everyone, from comic collections spanning multiple popular entries in the Marvel and DC universes, to enamel pins, keychains and other knick-knacks hailing from talented artistes both local and abroad.
The tabletop scene has always been huge at such conventions, and this year is no different, with a large variety of booths like Table Minis (B2-C01A) and Sambal & Mages (B2-C03) offering immersive gaming sessions from popular franchises like Warhammer 40,000 and Dungeons & Dragons for fans of all skill levels, with instructors on hand to guide newbies through their first tabletop gaming experience. For those seeking a bit of artistic fun, miniature painting workshops are the cure to satisfy the itch.
From comic books and video games to other aspects of pop culture, SGCC 2024 opens its doors to geeks from all walks of life. There’s still plenty to experience on the show floor, so don’t miss out on the chance to bask in the annual celebration before it ends on 8 December. To keep note of the major event highlights, here’s our quick guide to navigating the show floor.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
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