End Of Year (EOY) Cosplay Arts Event 2010

Another event which clashed with STGCC over the weekend. However, there are some slight similarities and differences between these 2 events. Similarities include having cosplay events and competitions and the main difference would be the focus of each event. STGCC has a wider variety of games, comics and toys whereas EOY is mainly on cosplay and Japanese subculture.

As usual, since I had sometime, I decided to pop by to take a look since it was held at Republic Poly. I am kind of turning into a cosplay event photographer. After a while, I even find these cos-ers familiar....

Let the photos do the taking then...

My ticket - pretty nice serial number eh?
Cost $16 though

My first time to Republic Poly, my first impression of this place was that the buildings look pretty cool than the other tertiary centers that I've been to.

I guess i was still quite early so there weren't too much cos-ers then. Took a walk around the place first and check out the booths.

A bird (fish) eye view

Some products on sale

Miku is out on display

Mio is here too~

Calling out to you?

As usual some of my preferred photos.. keke..

Kon?
Very cheerful character

These 2 were funny, trying to stand on 1 leg and pose, but don't know where to look at the same time.

Different version of Mios

Mmm.. Maid with camera..

iLike the snow miku's wig

Vocaloids seem to be a fav with cos-ers

This iLike

Just to prove that I really did go!

More photos can be seen : EOY 2010

All these were taken indoor. It was a pity that it was too hot during the period that I was there, the scenery outside is much better for phototaking. Didn't have enough time to stay till late evening. More and more cosplayers arrive by the time I was leaving.

Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention 2010

Attended 2 events over the weekend, I shall write about STGCC first. Well, in the end I've decided to pay and take a look at the actual event to see what's the difference between this year and last year.

Actual day ticket price was $15/pax, if you have POSBank or Safra card then you get $2 off.

My ticket

Saw some cosplayers along the way and decided to walk around and take some photos first. It feels as though AFAX was still around... Here are some photos..

Soon it was time for a simple meet the fans session by AKB48. So I had to stop what I was doing to go take a look.

There were only 3 of them.

Since its free, seeing 3/48 isn't too bad right? Its like trialware, you only get limited features.

They put up 2 short performances too, I only had time to upload one of them first. Not sure what song is this anyway, any kind souls wiling to enlightened me?

Now, time for some photos from the actual event.

Some freebies

For the gamers

Cute Singas

So many capsules stations, you can turn until siao...

As usual, you can try out some console games.

Vocaloids, the usual gang

Toys were pretty much the same as what you see during AFAX.
Then there was a fashion show which showcased these models which dressed up like real size dolls.

I thought the shoes look cool

Like the feel of this

After this, there was a cosplay competition (individual) and the winner belongs to this cool machine.

The cosplay champion

After the competition, it was quite late already, I moved on to the gaming section and I saw this.

Rather innovative idea, I must say... lol...

Will stick to taking photos of her rather then trying to save her out.. =P

Try to get out and see what else is available outside, and to my shock, most of the cosplayers had already gone home and it was like only 7pm... oh man.. Took a last shot and went home after that.

My last prey for the day

More photos can be view here: STGCC Day 1

My thoughts about this event: Even though it was supposed to be a large scale event, there wasn't as many people as expected. I had lots of free room to move around all the time, unlike AFAX. The extra entrance fee may have put some people off as it was free last year. Even after paying for the entrance fee, I wasn't impressed much by what was showcased during the event and that is why I've just decided not to go again for the next 2 days.