Christmas With Tokidoki At NEX Mall

Hi Huneybees,

Christmas definitely came early for ME! Simone Legno was in town for several events, and this tokidoki fan is super stoked. Other than the ART NOW gallery exhibition we attended last week, he also made an appearance at NEX Mall Serangoon.

I was so happy I  managed to get my Upsized Donutino autographed and also this lovely pink Unicorno that I just received that day in the mail. It's from a blind box series that just launched recently in China, and it's so new that even Simone had to grab a shot himself! 😀 

Back to the event, this December, NEX mall has turned tokidoki-themed and there are tons of activities for fans of all ages. 

At the NEX Atrium, located on level 1 of the shopping mall, the kawaii tokidoki characters such as Donutella, Kaiju, Unicorno, Cactus Friends, and Mermicorno, are out to play. You can post for those insta-worthy photo shots with them and be sure to stand by as Sandy and Donutella mascots will make an appearance too!e
* From 1 December to 11 December, 11am to 9pm.

On selected days (2-4 and 9-11 December), the mascots will be having photo sessions at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm. Take note that these sessions are only open to the first 30 groups of 4, so be sure to be early! During these dates, NEXrewards members are also entitled to an exclusive custom caricature portrait of themselves and a friend, with a minimum spend of S$50 at participating stores.

Don't forget to visit the pop-up store on the side to purchase exclusive tokidoki merchandise too! There are new add-ons like embroidered cardigans and jackets from L'zzie, lunch bags and lunch boxes from My Chill Kitchenette as well as newly updated t-shirt prints!

From now till 26 December, there are also limited-edition tokidoki Eco Bags for NEXrewards members to redeem with a minimum spend of S$150 at participating stores. Available in 4 different collectible designs, a new design will be introduced each week.

And before you go, don't forget to check out the tokidoki Christmas tree right outside Food Junction! Wish I could bring it home. 😂

    

For more information, you can visit the NEX website and Facebook page. 
Simone Legno will be back at SGCC from 10 -11 December 2022, have you gotten your tickets yet?

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(SGCC 2022) An Interview With Boey - Author of When I Was A Kid Series

Hi Huneybees,

Photo credits: Boey

It's December and I'm super stoked the annual Singapore Comic Con (SGCC 2022) is finally back physically this year after the pandemic break. I'm always there every year, checking out the artists' works, and what's new in the comic/art/gaming scene as well as snagging the latest collectibles to add to my collection and this year will be no exception.

There was a prelude back in October 2022 at City Square Mall and getting to experience what's upcoming got me all riled up. Are you ready for it?

Anyway, before the event happens in December, I managed to have a little interview with one of the featured artist - Cheeming Boey.

Q: Where do you get inspiration for your webcomic creation given that you update every couple of days?

My comics used to be a daily update till about three years ago when I realized I can't keep up with it and not get paid. Social media has allowed for greater exposure of any kind of comic artist but has also taken away the ability for a lot of artists to get paid since so much of it is free. Going back to the question, most of what I write is about my day-to-day, and documenting it isn't hard. It is making sure the series of events are told in a manner that is intriguing that is. 

Q: It’s been a while since we last saw your foam cup art, will you start a series again?

If I ever go back to the art of cups it would only be for fun. People move on, and I move on. It was a cool little thing I did but there's much more to be done. 

Q: We are almost at the end of 2022, how has 2022 been for you?

2022 has been a learning experience. I put a new book out (when I was a kid 7), and I've learned to not try to top myself every time. The pressure from writing so I meet the expectations of the public has also eased a lot more. And I've learned how the book industry works from my experience with switching distributors. So it was good. Not many ppl get to experience that. :)

Q: What’s new for 2023?

A: 2023 is going to be great. I have plans but I can't say what they are yet. 

Photo credits: Boey

Better known as Boey, he first caught my attention with his intricate works on styrofoam cups. I was into doodling then and whilst doing some research online, I chanced upon his works on social media. He has since moved on to posting his webcomic - "I Am Boey" and even published his autobiographical graphic novel -"When I Was A Kid", with book 7 launched recently.

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The stories in the novels are a reflection of his childhood spent growing up in Johor Bahru, with simple doodle-style graphics and little words, Boey is able to bring out the little humour in life, and jog up the childhood memories of those pre-social media days.

SGCC 2022 will be taking place from 10 to 11 December at Sands Expo & Convention Centre,  featuring more than 350 exhibitors and 420 brands across four halls on Level 1 and B2. There are loads of collectibles and fun activities for all fans with a new Food Zone - featuring pop-up stores from LiHO, Gopizza, Blanco Court Beef Noodles, and Cat and the Fiddle.

The Artist Alley will have more than 100talented artists with highlights - Seth Adams, Rachta Lin, ComxNaut Studio, Bobblejot, Beatrice (Winter’s Tales), and Club Comix AX.

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Comics fans must also be there early for exclusive comics from Pinkponkcomics, Comics Grail Vault, and Crimson Star, Legionaries.

So hurry get your tickets if you have not done so, and do follow SGCC 2022 for more updates!

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Singapore Comic Con 2022 Returns Big In December

Hi Huneybees,

The annual affair that is Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) will be making a glorious return to the event scene, as it ushers in its biggest convention yet. Taking place on 10 and 11 December 2022 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, SGCC 2022 is expanding to four exhibition halls across two levels, with more than 350 exhibitors and 420 brands in attendance.

A major party to grace the show floor is key sponsor integrated future culture platform Mighty Jaxx, who are releasing a limited run of 500 NFT (non-fungible tokens) / digital tickets called the SGCC XPass. Available as an exclusive in-app brand product, they will retail at US$109 each and offer the following perks:

• 1-day SGCC pass
• Early bird entry into SGCC 2022, 30 minutes before doors open
• Two blind boxes, redeemable at the Mighty Jaxx booth during SGCC 2022
• Participation in a giveaway for a unique collectible / commissioned art by a Mighty Jaxx
• partner artist
• 15% discount on entry into the next 2 SGCC editions (2023, 2024)
• 20% off the retail price of one (1) SGCC Mascot T-shirt, with 3 free-size designs available
• A place on the whitelists for selected future launches of Mighty Jaxx’s digital and phygital
• collectibles
• Communications and participation around giveaways, digital collectible sales and events
• Recurring giveaways
• Access to the Mighty Jaxx Metaverse

Those who miss out on the digital tickets can redeem one free SGCC XPass fragment that lands visitors a chance to secure their place on the whitelists for selected future launches of Mighty Jaxx’s digital collectibles, and stand a chance to win one of Mighty Jaxx’s giveaways (blind boxes, single releases and more) during the SGCC show days.

For figure collectors, Collectors Ark will be displaying limited-edition statues, busts, intricate figures, and film prop replicas of legendary characters, and icons from Marvel, DC Comics, Lord of the Rings and many more in a wide range of scales. 

A close partner of renowned brands like Prime 1 Studio, Queen Studios, and Infinity Studio, it has some impressive artworks under its belt, including lifelike life-size busts of the Joker and Harley Quinn from Infinity Studio.

A huge part of SGCC has always been fostering the community spirit, and this year’s iteration will build on previous versions of the Work In Progress (W.I.P) program to present a comic submission competition, talks by industry professionals, and award-winning creators from over 28 countries. A new Food Zone has also been added to B2, featuring pop-up stores from LiHO, Gopizza, Blanco Court Beef Noodles, and Cat and the Fiddle.

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Tickets for SGCC 2022 are now available on Klook, with prices starting at S$25 (excluding S$2 booking fee per ticket). Alternatively, visitors can opt for any of three ticket bundles, with the first packing in a 2-day access pass and an exclusive Gundam RX7-8GP01 First Touch figure for S$108.

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The second one includes the same 2-day access pass, but with a different exclusive item from Tamashii Nations. Fork out S$138, and fans will be able to get their hands on an accompanying Gundam RX-78-2 Clear Colour figure. Lastly, the S$85 Mystery T-shirt Bundle consists of a 2-day event pass and any one out of three mystery shirt designs.

SGCC 2022 runs from 10 to 11 December, and there will be more information about its guests and exhibitors nearer to the date.

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