Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention Announces New International Guests and GGXP

Singapore, 17 August 2017 – Singapore
Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) officially announces 16 new guests confirmed to attend the
10th edition
of the convention at Marina Bay Sands this September, along with the Republic
Of Gamers (ROG) Masters 2017 by Asus, taking place at the Good Game Experience
(GGXP) zone for an extended gaming experience.

Joining
the STGCC star-studded guest line-up is James C. Mulligan
(US), one of Disney’s top selling artists, and Marvel Comics editor and
talent scout, C.B. Cebulski
(US). Budding artists hoping to join the ranks of Marvel’s esteemed
artists will get the chance to have their portfolios reviewed by Cebulski
himself. Shortlisted candidates will get to meet Cebulski for a one-on-one
review.

To learn more about portfolio
submission, please click here.

Japanese
pop music fans can look forward to beloved Japanese dance vocal groups Color Pointe
(JP) and Tokyo CLEAR’S
(JP) making an appearance at STGCC, along with composer Yunomi feat. nicamoq (JP),
producer group
REDSHiFT (ID), and DJ MarGenal (JP).

Also
present at the convention is prominent toy designer brand The Beast Brothers
(MX), Sorbet Jungle’s founder DeAnne George
(US), and Japanese toy designers Hinatique
(JP) and Yasu
(JP) both making their first appearance in Singapore.

For the
first time ever this year, STGCC is dedicating an entire hall for the ultimate
GGXP gaming zone, featuring nail-biting eSports tournaments and the latest
gaming and product showcases for visitors to play with.

In
partnership with Gam3.Asia and Asus, three live gaming tournaments – ROG
Masters 2017 – DOTA 2 – Singapore
Qualifier and ROG
Masters 2017 – CS:GO – Singapore Qualifier finals,
and semi-final to finals
Vainglory Championship 2017 –
Southeast Asia – will take
centre stage at the GGXP.

In the ROG Masters 2017 – DOTA 2 – Singapore
Qualifier and ROG Masters 2017 –
CS:GO – Singapore Qualifier, the
top two playing teams will be facing off against each other in a best-of-three
playoff for a chunk of the SGD$20,000
total prize pool (SGD$5,000 for 1st place, SGD$3,000 for 2nd place and
SGD$2,000 for 3rd place in both qualifiers). The champions of the two
qualifiers will also receive a sponsored trip to represent Singapore in the
APAC Regional Qualifiers in Philippines from 26-29 October 2017. One of the
most prestigious eSports tournaments in the world, the ROG Masters will feature
a staggering total prize pool of USD$500,000 between the two games at the main
event. There will also be a livestream of the Singapore qualifiers on the ROG
Masters website.

On 10 September,
mobile gaming fans can look forward to the Vainglory
Championship 2017 – Southeast Asia where
the top four teams in the semi-finals will battle towards the grand finals for
their portion of the USD$5,000 prize
pool. Please click here to register for Vainglory Championship 2017 – Southeast Asia.

Catering
to fervent fans of Star Wars and comic and toy enthusiasts alike, leading
developer of licensed merchandise, Beast
Kingdom, will unveil an exclusive Egg Attack Action EAA-055 Darth Vader
Hologram Version action figure from Star
Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. For Marvel fans, Beast Kingdom
will unveil an exclusive Egg Attack Action EAA-021SG Avengers: Age of Ultron –
Iron Man Mark 45 Special Edition. Beast Kingdom will also delight DC comics’
enthusiasts with the brand-new 1/9th scale film accurate collectible figures
from the DC Universe.

Singapore-based
collectibles retailer ActionCity
will also release limited edition collectibles exclusively for the STGCC’s
10th birthday, such as Mr. Kiasu Stylised Art Toy, tokidoki Unicorno Porcelain
Art, and a 1.2m tall Daruma featuring a uniquely Singaporean design.

Tickets to STGCC are
available here.

For fans who just can’t get
enough of the Star WarsTM: Experience the Force Singapore festival at

Orchard Road, there will be
an entire experiential zone at STGCC this year specially dedicated to

Star Wars! Fans will be offered an immersive experience
of getting up close and personal with fan-built

vehicle replicas, games, and
collectibles.

Be
transported to a galaxy far, far away by a replica of Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the first of
its kind in Southeast Asia.

In
addition, larger-than-life fan made props have been flown in specially for this
exhibition, including Rey’s Speeder,
signed by film director J.J. Abrams, and a film replica of the interior of the Millennium Falcon.

Fans can
also get to meet and interact with the most adorable droid in the galaxy, BB-8,
through a virtual reality experience at STGCC.

The latest addition to Star Wars’ ever-expanding mobile gaming
family will also be featured at STGCC.

Fans are welcome to take aim
and compete with one another in real-time demos.

Tickets to
STGCC will also be available for purchase at the Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore event at Orchard Road, as
well as on STGCC’s website.

Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore festival
is one of the initiatives supported under the three-

year collaboration between
Singapore Tourism Board and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

Beyond the Star Wars events
this year, Disney fans can also look forward to more unique Marvel and

Disney Animation/Disney Pixar
activities that will be taking the spotlight in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

For more
information about Star Wars: Experience
the Force Singapore, please visit http://www.experiencetheforce.sg/.

The fun doesn’t end at Marina Bay Sands Expo! STGCC goes full force with
their Official After Party set to take place at VLV Singapore. On 10 September
from 9pm onwards, the post-STGCC celebrations will feature four popular
Japanese guest DJs – Camellia, kors k, kradness, and Ryu☆ – to end the
convention’s 10th birthday on a high note.

Entry tickets sold at VLV.

Cover
charge is priced at $35, show up at the after party with STGCC’s wristband to
enjoy $10 off and enter at $25!

Date: 9 & 10 September

Time: 10am – 8pm daily

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo (Halls D, E, F)

The
Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention is an eclectic mix of pop culture
from the East and the West. Into its tenth year, latest pop culture releases
and non-stop stage entertainment. Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention is
within the ReedPOP portfolio which includes New York Comic Con, Chicago Comic
& Entertainment Expo, OZ Comic Con, PAX and Star Wars Celebration.

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