As the year comes to an end, it’s time to bask in the festivities, but that may vary depending on who’s being asked. For fans of anime, games, and comics (abbreviated as ACG), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) has always been a gathering ground to honour all things geeky, and the 2025 iteration will continue in that spirit.
Held from 5 to 7 December, the annual event drew a throng of attendees after its first-ever preview night, with excited crowds flocking to the stage area and artist alley throughout the day. But the buzz was palpable from the start, as the convention’s biggest year yet exhibited impressive showpieces right at the entrance – busts and statues from Infinity Studio, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on the show floor.
The life-size Darkseid statue may be the immediate attention-grabber, but the smaller figures of Harley Quinn, modelled after Margot Robbie’s character in 2021’s The Suicide Squad, as well as Arcane‘s Jinx and Vi, both decked out in their signature weapons, are no less intricate.
Over at Queen Studios, the statue splendour takes three different forms: a Catwoman build based on Anne Hathaway’s portrayal, a Superman standee featuring Henry Cavill’s likeness, and a bust of the Destined One from Black Myth: Wukong, all dripping in glorious, meticulous detail (to the point that it can feel like the uncanny valley).
Where illuminated, combat-ready lightsabers were the sole highlight at the SaberMach booth, Star Wars enthusiasts can now look forward to the debut of life-size busts, premium statues, and 1:1 prop replicas here. The Force isn’t only strong with Ahsoka and the N-1 Starfighter, and more, as a 1/4 custom figure of Darkstorm and Lexor from the Visionaries: Knights of the Magic Light franchise calls for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
For collectors of scaled-down figures, Tamashii Nations returns with a handful of SGCC 2025 exclusives, including the S.H. Figuarts Ultimate Shining Ultraman Zero (Ultraman New Generation Stars Ver.), a gold and silver-tinted variant of the iconic hero, and the S.H. Figuarts Son Goku & Dragon – 40th Anniversary Edition, which recreates the cover art of Dragon Ball Vol. 01.
Heat Boys, meanwhile, caters to the non-anime niche. The 28cm-tall, die-cast HB0083 MechaHeat Stellar Expansion Spartacus centrepiece, featuring over 50 points of articulation, shares the spotlight with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Enter the HB0095 MechaHeat Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael 40th Anniversary Ver, sporting two intimidating mecha dragon-head cannons on each shoulder and a deadly Cross Spear inspired by his classic twin Sai, and the HB0103 HEATFIG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo that brings its iconic appearance and classic accessories to life.
Gunpla has always been a mainstay of SGCC, but this year brings a special Gundam Base pop-up booth to the show floor. Ahead of its arrival at Jewel Singapore in early 2026, builders can expect more than 30 event-exclusive offerings, such as the MG Unicorn Gundam (Luminous Crystal Body), MG Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility, and the Mega Size 1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam (Metallic Gloss Injection).
Swing by the main stage, and that’s when the energy hits a fever pitch. FightSaber and the PAssion AudioImage Wind Ensemble marked their highly anticipated return with lightsaber choreography inspired by a galaxy far, far away, and a musical journey through Star Wars, MapleStory, Hollow Knight, Baldur’s Gate III, Final Fantasy XIV, and animated darling KPop Demon Hunters, respectively.
The first-ever Godzilla showcase at SGCC 2025 also proved to be a hit, taking attendees through its history and an epic showdown against various versions of Ultraman, including Ultraman Omega, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Tiga, and more. Following a fried race eating contest, a mass sing-along of “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters saw the crowd, especially children, belting out the lyrics and taking part in a Kahoot! contest.
Speaking of Netflix and Sony Animation’s breakout hit, a dedicated booth saw fans pledging their allegiance to either Huntr/x or Saja Boys by pre-ordering their fandom’s official membership kit and becoming part of the fan community.
Rounding out the show floor experience are tabletop and trading card game (TCG) areas, as well as the SG60 Games booth that puts made-in-Singapore titles into focus. For those who attended the Ultimate Preview Night on 5 December, illustration was the main highlight, presented through live art showdowns and behind-the-scenes talks featuring over 50 guest appearances. The shared enthusiasm for art continued throughout the event, with sketches filling the drawing wall, queues forming for artist meet-and-greet sessions, and steady footfall for the artist alley.
Alongside the cosplay sights, SGCC 2025 has no shortage of offerings for geeks from all walks of life, maintaining the momentum from Anime Festival Asia, which took place one week prior. The cosplay competition finals and POPPA Ani-Idol semi-final performances will wrap up the last event day with a flourish, notching another successful run for the history books.
Till next year!
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
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