Toycon 2022: Back With A Bang
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Toy, Hobbies, And Collectibles Convention is back on stage. And it delivers a grand experience for toy lovers once again. Going Back To Its Roots In 2001, Toycon started as a simple gathering of toy enthusiasts at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall. Now, on its comeback after the pandemic, the organizers decided to return to the venue for this year. During the last few years, Toycon has held its event at the Mall Of Asia grounds. In fact, its 2020 iteration was already set to happen at MOA before being canceled due to the lockdowns. Thus, when I heard that they are holding the event once again at Megamall’s Megatrade Hall, I decided to come out of my own lockdown and head out. And it really felt nostalgic stepping into the Toycon halls again after two years. Despite the con essentially starting anew, supporters came out in full force. Various corporate sponsors set up their booths at the center of the...