Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2025 Weekend Magic: The Biggest Shows, Battles, Music & Cosplay Moments

Hi Huneybees,

The SGCC 2025 hype train is FULL SPEED AHEAD! 🚂✨**

It’s here it’s HERE!!! As we count down to the big weekend, I’ve got even more exciting updates to share about Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2025. If you’ve already checked out my previous post (where I covered the big highlights + ticketing details), get ready as this one dives deeper into what the exhibitors, creators, and showfloor have in store for us!

Grab your bags, charge your power banks… because SGCC 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest, boldest pop-culture celebration yet! 💥

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A Weekend of Pop Culture Madness

Across a massive 250,000 sq ft showfloor, you can expect an electrifying mix of:

✨ International comic artists making rare appearances
✨ Exclusive toys, first-look collectibles & con-only releases
✨ Gaming zones, tournaments & chill play corners
✨ Workshops, talks, creator panels & meet-and-greets
✨ Immersive brand activations & photo spots

This year, Level 1 takes over Halls A, B & C with the largest SGCC showfloor ever, while Basement 2 becomes a full-on Tabletop Takeover - board games, TCGs, mini painting, tournaments… basically tabletop heaven!

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Main Stage Programme Highlights

The full weekend lineup is STACKED, so plan your route...
*View full stage programme: www.singaporecomiccon.com/mainstage

📅 6 Dec, Saturday

10.30am – SPF Anti-Scam Talk Show
Fun skits + real-life scam scenarios + Q&A = stay safe while having a laugh.

11.30am – Fabula Ultima Live TTJRPG
Cinematic JRPG storytelling on stage — and YOU get to influence the story live. 

12.30pm – Satoyu Fan Meeting
Villain TikTok king Satoyu meets fans! Expect chit-chats, games, signatures & maybe chaos.

2pm – FightSaber Singapore: Bilateral Business
Lightsaber battles, Jedi vs Sith action, martial arts choreography… the works!

2.30pm – Symphonic G-On 2025
75-member ensemble playing MapleStory, Sonic, Hollow Knight, FFXIV & more… in COSPLAY. Yes, cosplay. Keep your cameras READY.

4pm – Godzilla + ULTRAMAN Live Stage
First-ever Godzilla showcase at SGCC + Ultraman battle spectacle. BIG MONSTER ENERGY.

5pm – Food League Eating Championship
30 minutes. Fried rice. Eight challengers. Pure carb-fuelled drama.

6.15pm – HUNTR/X Live
Singalongs, dancealongs, fan interaction, golden energy — plus meet & greet after!

📅 7 Dec, Sunday

10.30am – Live Performance by Nadia Ongkowidjaja

11.30am – Symphonic G-On 2025 Encore
Yes, it’s back — music + cosplay extravaganza part 2!

1pm – Fabula Ultima Live Show (Encore)

2pm – FightSaber Singapore (Encore)

2.30pm – TikTok Anime Quest Final Battle
Finalists vs Satoyu the Final Boss — and epic prizes like iPads & Japan trips.

4pm – Godzilla + Ultraman (Encore)

5.30pm – SGCC 2025 Cosplay Competition Finals
The ultimate showdown of craftsmanship, performance, and the biggest cosplay moments of the year!

7pm – POPPA Ani-Idol Semi-Finals

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W.I.P. Lab Schedule — Now Live!

Singapore Comic Con is thrilled to announce that the W.I.P. Lab schedule is now live, featuring two full days of creative showcases, workshops, and industry conversations.

“Monster and Beast” with Simon Bisley Legendary comic artist Simon Bisley will host an intimate, paid live workshop where attendees can watch his raw sketching process up close, engage in personal interaction, and participate in an open Q&A. Tickets are priced at $288 with limited seats available. This workshop includes an autograph and photo opportunity.

*View full W.I.P. schedule: www.singaporecomiccon.com/thewiplabschedule.

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Exhibitor Exclusives & Showfloor Highlights

Now the part I know many of you LOVE! Con exclusives and merch drops! Here’s what’s new:

Threezero (L1-B02)

Three SGCC Exclusives:
– ROBO-DOU Scopedog Heavy Weathering
– DLX Optimus Primal (Beast Wars Universe Edition)
– DLX Nemesis Prime

Yolopark
Transparent Starscream AMK Pro Series (SGCC Exclusive!). 19cm tall, gorgeous details.

The Loyal Subjects (L1-B02)

Two M.A.S.K SGCC Exclusives — including a 40th Anniversary Black & Gold edition.

KenShop (L1-C02)
FIRST LAUNCH collectibles featuring:

• ComfortDelGro Toyota Prius Taxi (with lights!)
• NEL C851E MRT Train (sound, lights, opening doors!)

 Faceless Toys (L1-C02)
Art toys inspired by the Three Kingdoms, including:

• Zhuge Liang SGCC Exclusive (only 180 pcs!)
• Hot Blooded Series Blind Box
• Caocao 300% figure (36cm)

Ichiban Kuji (L1-B04)
Kuji draws, top-tier prizes, A-tier figures — you know the drill. Go early!

Furyu (L1-B08)
Noodle Stoppers galore! Including FGO + Hatsune Miku editions.

Bushiroad Creative (L1-B09)
Cute merch, PalVerse displays, PALE series, Pingurumi plushies & event bundle deals!

Bushiroad (L1-B06A)
Join demo sessions + get promo cards, or sign up for BushiNavi for more freebies!

b.stage (L1-B14)
The ONLY place to preorder the Huntr/x & Saja Boys Official Membership Kits.

Bandai Card Games Fest (Basement 2, Hall E)
New Gundam Card Game championships + side events + exclusive merch.

Collexi-Con (Basement 2)
Trading cards + artists + merch + cosplay vibes = tabletop paradise.

Ultraman Card Game (L1-B06B)
Introducing Ultra Deck 01 — tournament-ready and packed with exclusive game tokens.

Avatar: Fire & Ash (L1-B12)
Snap a photo, get special movie premiums! Avatar 3 opens 18 December.

Sabermach (L1-A08)
FIRST-EVER debut of life-sized busts, premium statues & prop replicas. 

Digital For Life (L1-B19)
Bitty-themed quest + Gachapon prizes + GGMobile gaming truck

INART (L1-C05)
SGCC Exclusive 1/12 TDKR Batman Accessory Pack — extended preorder only at the event.

Queen Studios (L1-C05)
Life-sized Wukong Great Sage Armor statue. A MONSTER centerpiece.

The Legend of Runa (L1-A10a)
Official launch! Character Guide Book, art prints & fun booth activities.

Vincka San (L1-AA189)
Debuting her first Transformers artbook — 31 traditional illustrations!

Genforcer (L1-AA205)
Preorders open for Issue #0 of Genforcer: Condition Zero.

*Of course the list goes on and click here for the full exhibitor list: www.singaporecomiccon.com/exhibitorlist2025

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Other fun happenings also include the highly anticipate Tabletop Frenzy. More vendors, more games, more con-only releases than ever before. Whether you're a TCG grinder or a curious newbie, Basement 2 will be BUZZING.

 

The Pop Culture Food Zone will see Beard Papa’s return as the Official Pastry Partner with SGCC-only flavours… plus many more themed snacks to keep us fuelled! I'm looking forward to fill my tummies with some yummies.

Get ready to interact with top local & international creators at the Creators Con 2025 — there will be tons of content sharing, meet-and-greets, and stage segments.
*Full list of appearing content creators here!

Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2025
📍 Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1 & B2
📅 5 Dec 2025 – Platinum/VIP + Media (6pm–10pm)
📅 6–7 Dec 2025 – Public Days (10am–8pm, Early Access 9am)
🎟 Tickets - sistic.com.sg/events/sgcomic1225
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Countdown to SGCC 2025: A Fan’s Look at the Biggest Comic Con in Southeast Asia

Hi Huneybees,

Fellow geeks and pop culture lovers! It’s almost that time of year again! Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2025 is returning this December 6–7 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, and this year’s edition is shaping up to be massive. I’m talking five exhibition halls spanning Level 1 and Basement 2 which is over 250,000 square feet of pure fandom paradise!

Expect over 400 exhibitors and brands from all around the world, from collectibles and comics to cosplay, gaming, and everything in between. SGCC has always been the highlight of my year — where I meet creators I admire, see the most amazing cosplays, and geek out over collectibles I never thought I’d see in person.  So, whether you’re here to hunt exclusives, meet your heroes, or just geek out with your crew, this is THE weekend you don’t want to miss.

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🌟 Who’s Coming?

The exhibitor list this year is stacked! We'res talking Bandai Namco, Banpresto, Heatboys, INART, Threezero, Yolopark, Infinity Studio, Bushiroad, Furyuu, Queen Studio, and so many more. Basically, if it's cool, collectible, or creative, it's going to be there!

Hightlights include:

• Exclusive collectibles and hands-on fun at Bandai (Booth L1-B07)! Explore limited-edition merchandise and join the Gunpla Workshop Activities to build your own model kit. Don’t miss special releases like the S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SHINING ULTRAMAN ZERO [ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS Ver.] and the S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU & DRAGON – 40th Anniversary Edition, celebrating four decades of Dragon Ball magic!

• COL Group, in collaboration with Genesis Frontier, will unveil a brand-new range of Luo Xiao Hei merchandise - available first and exclusively in Southeast Asia at Singapore Comic Con (SGCC). 

• At HEATBOYS (Booth L1-C05) find exclusvie figures - HB0083 MechaHeat Stellar Expansion Spartacus, HB0095 MechaHeat Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael 40th Anniversary Ver. and HB0103 HEATFIG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo.

• KAYOU will be debuting for the first-time at SGCC, spotlighting Free Fire and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) trading card collections  which is part of its push to expand globally and strengthen regional IP collaborations.

• The Falcon’s Hangar will feature top brands like Hasbro, Jada, Killerbody, The Loyal Subjects, Threezero, Yolopark, and ZD Toys, plus local partners Arielle Models SG, Kenshop SG, and Otakaraya.

• At the Gattai Makers (Booth L1-AA154), celebrate the arrival of the Red and Pink Time Force Rangers with new Power Rangers Time Force fan art prints and stickers, plus exclusive anime fan art debuting only at SGCC 2025 — with freebies and discounts up for grabs!

• Vincka San (Booth L1-AA189) will be debuting her first Transformers artbook featuring 31 traditional IDW-style illustrations, along with art prints of fan-favourite characters from Marvel, DC, and Top Cow Productions.

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💥 5 DEC: The Ultimate Preview Night (Platinum-Only!)

If you’re lucky enough to snag a Platinum Ticket, your SGCC adventure starts early on Friday, 5 December, with the Ultimate Preview Night which is an exclusive evening for Platinum holders, media, and invited guests only.

This is where the magic begins: world-famous artists, nostalgic reunions, and creative showdowns all happening before the main crowd arrives. And let’s talk about that Platinum Pack - it’s the stuff of collector dreams. Each one is filled with exclusive merch, event-only goodies, and even sure-win prizes! Inside, you’ll find things like:

• Big Time Collectibles exclusive variant covers
• SGCC x Artgerm or SGCC Limited Edition Bomber Jacket (randomly packed!)
• Exclusive Kang Jing Art Print featuring Jason Faunt & Erin Cahill
• Retro Power Rangers A4 print
• Kuji Ticket for a guaranteed prize at the SGCC merch booth

But here’s the kicker... every Platinum Pack doubles as a Super Lucky Bag, which means some fans will score ultra-rare collectibles like:

• Sabermach N-Pixel Saber
• Infinity Studio Dragon Ball Z Future Trunks Statue
• or Epic Dreams signed prints by Simone Di Meo and Simone Bianchi.

If you love surprises and limited drops, the Platinum tier is basically a golden ticket to geek heaven.

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🧠 5 DEC (2PM): Industry Day Zero

Before Preview Night kicks off, SGCC is also hosting Industry Day Zero which is a free networking and learning day for creators and brands (registration required). It’s a great space to learn about the business of pop culture - from monetization tips to industry insights. Perfect if you’re an artist, indie game dev, or anyone trying to turn passion into profession.

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🌟 6 – 7 DEC: Two Epic Days of Pop Culture Madness

Once the main doors open, brace yourself for two full days of non-stop action! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening:

• Cosplay Competition & Ani-Idol Performance - show off your moves, voice, or craftsmanship.
• Ultraman Stage & Godzilla Appearance - yes, the kaiju king himself is coming!
• Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.) Programme - creator panels, comic pitches, and insider talks.
• Tabletop Takeover - Bandai Card Fest and Collexi-Con are back, filling Basement 2 with card battles, demos, and community meetups.

And for those who collect exclusives (guilty!), this year’s lineup is a treasure chest:

• Jason Faunt Meet & Greet
• Artgerm x SGCC collab merch
• and exclusive Bandai Ultraman & Dragon Ball Z figures 

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🎟️ Ticket Tiers & Perks

Here’s the lowdown on ticket options this year (so you can plan your loot accordingly):

Platinum (S$288) - 2.5 days of VIP treatment:

• Access to Ultimate Preview Night (Dec 5)
• Early entry both days (9AM)
• VIP lounge
• Exclusive Artgerm x SGCC T-shirt & Bomber Jacket
• Premium goodie bag

Diamond (S$198) - 2-day early access, T-shirt, maroon bomber, and tote bag

Gold (S$108) - 2-day early access + SGCC T-shirt

2-Day Ticket (S$68) - full weekend access
1-Day Tickets - from S$38 (early access options available)
T-Shirt Bundles - from S$70

*Kids under 8 enter free with a paying adult, so bring the family!

🎫 Get your tickets now at sistic.com.sg/events/sgcomic1225!

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If you’re a fan of comics, anime, gaming, or pop culture in any form, SGCC 2025 is going to be unforgettable. Whether it’s your first time or your annual pilgrimage, make sure you’ve got your tickets (and camera) ready. See you all at Singapore Comic Con 2025, fellow fans — let’s make it legendary! 🦸‍♀️💫

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I Had an Amazing Time Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2023

Hi Huneybees,

The Anime Festival Asia (AFA) has been an annual highlight for anime fans and cosplay lovers since it began in 2008, quickly establishing itself as one of the largest events on the calendar. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, AFA 2023 last weekend continues to draw massive crowds, with fans flocking in to experience the festivities.

Walking through the event, I was completely immersed in the vibrant atmosphere as impressive cosplays brought beloved anime characters to life. The dedication was incredible, especially among the pros—fans eagerly lined up at their booths, waiting for a meet-and-greet with their "idols." Watching everyone embody their characters with such confidence made me want to dive in and join the fun myself! The energy was contagious, with fans snapping photos and sharing unforgettable moments together.

These Pokemon terrariums are so adorable! You can see the monster in their "natural habitat"!

AFA also offers fans a chance to snag rare collectibles, from licensed merchandise to unique fan art. Beyond figurines, there were booths filled with keychains, button badges, clothing, and even special "lucky bags" with anime-themed surprises. Some vendors even had Ichiban Kuji—a popular lottery-style game where each pull guarantees a prize.

This year, AFA introduced a new sponsor, Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming platform, which brought the JUJUTSU KAISEN Experience to the festival. Inside the immersive 360-dome, I enjoyed key scenes from the hit series in a secluded space, away from the crowds. Crunchyroll also shared exclusive news about upcoming anime events and hosted the SACRA Music Festival, featuring iconic artists like FLOW (famous for “GO!!!” and “Sign” from Naruto), ASCA (known for “RESISTER” in Sword Art Online: Alicization), and performances by halca, spira spica, and Nami Tamaki. Here’s hoping for even more artists next year.

HoYo FEST 2023 was another major attraction. This year, instead of being a separate event, HoYo FEST partnered with AFA to bring together all six HoYoverse titles at one booth for the first time. Fans could explore dedicated sections for Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero, with demo gameplay, interactive activities, quizzes, and more. Each area was packed with fans; completing a mission felt like a quest in itself!

The Genshin Impact section recreated the enchanting scenery of Mondstadt, while the Honkai: Star Rail area showcased the Xianzhou Luofu. Fans also got a sneak peek at Zenless Zone Zero’s gameplay and storyline in the demo area.

I also stopped by the much-talked-about TENGA booth, which sparked some debate about whether such products were suitable for a younger crowd. To address these concerns, the booth had tight security, ensuring only those of age could enter. Qualified without question, I walked in confidently, curious to see what the fuss was about. Honestly, there's nothing shameful about exploring and understanding one’s own body, and after seeing the range of products TENGA offers, it’s clear they can bring an extra layer of fun and connection to relationships when used thoughtfully. There’s no need to be shy—if we prioritize healthy sexual education, there’s absolutely no reason why topics like these should be hidden away.

Bushiroad Expo Asia 2023 offered a full roster of trading card tournaments, including the Bushiroad Championship Series 2023 Regional Championship and the Shadowverse: Evolve World Invitational 2023 Regional Qualifier. For casual attendees, there was plenty to explore, from merch and video game demos to learn-to-play sessions and an exhibition photo booth area dedicated to fans.

A major highlight this year was the inclusion of World Wonder Ring Stardom, or STARDOM, Japan’s popular women’s pro wrestling group. Yes, AFA 2023 featured an actual wrestling ring! Unfortunately, I missed the live action while exploring other sections of AFA.

In a special collaboration with Ultraman, I also got to experience the exclusive launch of the Ultraman trading card game by Tsuburaya. While the game is still awaiting release, I scored some exclusive cards for my deck! Live Ultraman appearances brought the characters to life on stage with thrilling fight scenes, giving us a sneak peek of the upcoming game.

What do you think about my new fan? Created with Pentel markers...

Anyone knows what C-anime is this? Seems like it has lots of fans...

AFA 2023 was an unforgettable celebration for fans, and I can’t wait to see what surprises await next year! Here's leaving the most with more of the amazing cosplays I saw around the AFA 2023 grounds.

 

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