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Ayame Apricot at Akiba Stage, STGCC 2017 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

We are just 2 weekends away from Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2018 . Returning on the 8th to 9th of September 2018 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center . Here is what is to be expected at Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention 2018 (STGCC 2018). This is a Developing article to check back for more updates from time to time!

STGCC 2018 Guest Lineup

Entertainment Guest-TAM

TAM, STGCC 2017 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

TAM is the representative of TAMusic. Possibly known as the world's first Anime & Game specialised violinist, TAM’s online videos have over 50 million views. He has released 173 CDs till date and toured 10 countries within a year for live performances. Related Anime Works:Atom: The Beginning, Key / Rewrite, Girlish Number, others. Related Game Works: Atelier Series (KOEI TECMO GAMES / GUST), Key, others Related Artistes: Lia, Kurosaki Maon, Yoshino Nanjo, Tanemura Arina, others.

Entertainment Guest-Akai Ryuusei

Akai Ryuusei, STGCC 2017 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

Akai Ryuusei is the Arranger, Pianist, Mixer, Producer and also the Founder of the famous doujin circle “Tokyo Active NEETS”. The circle started with uploading video clips of their performance medleys on NicoNico Douga back in 2008 and they have since been releasing video actively till today. Known for their high energy jazz arrangement of famous tunes from Touhou, Kancolle, Vocaloid and others. AkaiRyusei is actively performing in both Japan and international stage with other doujin artistes.

Entertainment Guest-chuLa

ChuLa (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Making their debut in 2017, ChuLa, is a Shibuya Harajuku styled "Kawaii x Fun x Idol Unit!". Known for their 200BPM and above high tempo repertoires, they aim to spread their energy to fans through their performance. They held their 1st Solo LIVE at Aoyama Rizm in 2017 and 2nd Solo LIVE at Shinjuku ReNY in 2018. chuLa means "Lovely girl" in Spanish. Member profile: Emika Fujii (Red) Emina Sakurai (Pink) Misaki Natsume (Blue) Marin Sato (Purple) Ayano Watanabe (Orange)

Entertainment Guest-Kana Ueda

Kana Ueda (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Ueda Kana debuted as Voice Actress in 2001, providing voice work as Cyborg 001/Ivan Wisky in "Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier" and as Herba in "Final Fantasy: Unlimited". From there on she has been voicing many fan favourites such as Miyanaga Saki from "Saki", Yagami Hayate from "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha" series and also Tohsaka Rin from the popular "Fate" series. An active personality, her hobby includes playing video games, mahjong, and skiing.

Creator Guest-YUC'e

YUC'e (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Started her career in 2015, YUC'e is well-known as a multi-talented musician who composed,edited, sang, mixed and wrote the lyrics for her own songs. Releasing her first self-produced album in October 2017, her hit song “Future Cake” topped theViral Chart of Spotify for a total of 11 days.While being busy with the official remixes for animation music such as “Bakemonogatari” and “Aikatsu!”, and artistes such as m-flo and Deen Fujioka, she also provided songs and vocals for popular rhythm game such as “beatmania IIDX” by KONAMI and “CHUNITHM” by SEGA. Other than being active in the live music scene in Tokyo, YUC’e have performed in Chicago and Los Angeles for Anime Expo in July 2017.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Ryan Meinerding

Ryan Meinerding (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Ryan Meinerding is the Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios. He has been with Marvel Studios since the early days of 'Iron Man,' helping to design the look and feel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He studied Industrial Design at the University of Notre Dame and Illustration at the Art Centre College of Design. In his last semesters at Art Centre, he had the opportunity to leave school to work on a project with one of his heroes, Iain McCaig. It was ultimately because of this project that he met Jon Favreau. Jon hired Ryan to work on Iron Man as an illustrator and then subsequently Iron Man 2 as a lead character designer. After this time, he stayed to work on concept designs for Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger. Marvel Studios was growing and was about to go into production with Avengers. In order to keep up with the character design work, the Visual Development department was created. Headed by Ryan and Charlie Wen at that time, they led a team of artists to accomplish the character design for Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron. In the last few years he has had the opportunity to work on one of his favourite superheroes for Spider-Man: Homecoming, as well as revisited the Avengers for Infinity War and ventured into the new world of Black Panther. He is currently working on new Marvel Studios projects.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Range Murata

Range Murata's artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Born in 1968, Range Murata started as a character designer for the fighting game Power Instinct (Atlus) series in 1993. From 1994, he started to gain public attention and fame after he was asked to provide the cover illustration for Comic Kairakuten (Wanimagazine) and Ultra Jump (Shueisha). He resigned from the game company in 1996, began his career as a freelance illustrator and released his first artbook 『LIKE A BALANCE LIFE』(Wanimagazine) within the same year. In 1999, under his supervision as an editor, Range Murata released a full colored comic magazine 『FLAT』(Wanimagazine) which won the 34th Japan Book Design Awards in the Comic category. In 2001, he initiated the art gallery, GoFa, that began the trend of physical art gallery for its kind and it led to his first gallery, the 『fa RANGE MURATA collection 001』in 2003. As his portfolio as a product designer increased, he won the 38th JapanBook Design Awards with his second art book 『futurhythm』(Wanimagazine) subsequently the prestigious 37th Seiun Award in 2007. Range Murata started gain popularity overseas as the full color comic『robot』 got translated into various languages such as English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Korean. As both the editor and the covert art illustrator, Range Murata was invited to many conventions and art gallery worldwide as fans overseas started to know more about his works. In 2010, he released his first artbook based on his animation work 『PRISMTONE RANGE MURATA ANIME WORKS 1998-2006』(Wanimagazine). Aside from his busy work schedule, he also teaches at Kyoto Seika University in the character design course and is also actively participating as a doujin circle in Comiket as “PASTA'S ESTAB.”. Known for his originality for character design and also his retro-look feature within his design, Range Murata reputation skyrocketed globally with his work as character designer for OVA “Blue Submarine No.6”, TV Anime “LASTEXILE”, TV Anime “LASTEXILE – Fam, The Silver Wing”, and TV Anime “Shangri-La” by GONZO. Recently, he has worked on the original character design for Anime ID-0 (SANZIGEN). Some of his other works consist of the cover illustration for the children book “Tara Duncan” (Media Factory), and also illustrations for “Garaku.mag” (HomeSha) and “Kikan Ace” (Asuka Shinsha). In Feburary 2018, he released his fourth artbook,『futurelog - standard edition-』(Wanimagazine), and held his first celebratory art gallery at space caiman from March to May 2018. He held the same art gallery in Taipei d/art as well. From illustrating innocent-looking female characters to cool male characters, the attention to details enabled him to bring the texture of his art to life. Range Murata continues to charm all fans around the world through his unique illustration style beyond everyone’s imagination.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Mark Brooks

Mark Brooks (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Mark Brooks is an Eisner Award nominated comic illustrator and designer known most recently for his acclaimed interior work on Marvel Comics’ Star Wars Han Solo. He’s currently the cover artist for Marvel’s X-Men eXtermination and DC Comics’ iconic Batman series, Detective Comics. Recently, he was the cover artist to Marvel’s 2017 summer event, Secret Empire. Starting in 2017, Sideshow Collectibles began producing a Mark Brooks signature series of high-end collectible statues featuring the most prominent characters in the Spider-man universe including Spider-man himself, Spider Gwen and more. Previously, Mark completed popular runs as the cover artist for Avengers: No Surrender, Deadpool, Ant Man, Fearless Defenders and X-Men Legacy. Past interior work includes Wolverine and the X-Men: Alpha & Omega miniseries, the critically acclaimed Uncanny X-Force, Thor, Avengers & X-Men: Consequences, Amazing Spider-man, Young Avengers and many more. His work can also be found on various other projects for video games and toy packaging for such companies as Hasbro, Lucasfilm, Disney, Capcom and Sega on properties including Transformers, Robotech, and Street Fighter.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Joyce Chin

Joyce Chin's artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Joyce Chin has been working in comics since 1995 when she pencilled her first works,

Supergirl, Guy Gardner: Warrior, Legion, and Superman for DC.

Since then, she has been working on many other titles, both interiors and covers on stories for

the Hulk, Spider-man, Green Lantern, Witchblade, Vampirella, Red Sonja, Xena and many others through various publishers. She’s also worked on book, game, magazine and toy packaging illustrations.

Currently, other than pencilling and inking a multitude of covers for a variety of companies, but mostly for Marvel, she’s also working on a creator owned project.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Frank Cho

Frank Cho (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Frank Cho is a Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed writer and illustrator. He is known for his newspaper comic strip series, Liberty Meadows, as well as for books such as Mighty Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men, Shanna the She-Devil, the Hulk and Savage Wolverine for Marvel Comics. He is now the cover artist for Harley Quinn and Batman at DC Comics. Frank Cho is noted for classical and energetic figure art, beautiful illustrations of women, humorous writings and adventure stories. Presently, Frank Cho wrapped up his fantasy action book, Skybourne at BOOM! Studios. He is currently working on several creator-owned projects, Fight Girls, Guns & Dinos at Image Comics, and War Witch with novelist Tom Sniegoski for Big Wow Publications. When he’s not writing and drawing, Frank Cho is napping.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-David Finch

David Finch (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

David Finch is a Canadian-born comics artist known for his work on Top Cow Productions’ Cyberforce, as well as numerous subsequent titles for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, such as The New Avengers, Moon Knight, Ultimatum, Brightest Day, Wonder Woman and Batman.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Arthur Adams

Arthur Adams (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Arthur Adams, a self-taught artist, became a fan favorite at the age 19, when he pencilled the critically-acclaimed Longshot limited series. Longshot, written by Ann Nocenti and published in 1985 by Marvel Comics launched Arthur’s career, and he has been in high demand as an artist since.In his career, Arthur has worked on many stories for books as diverse as; Batman, Superman, Spiderman, X men, New Mutants, Godzilla, Fantastic Four, Vampirella, Rocketeer, the Authority, Danger Girl, Excalibur, and the Hulk. He also launched his creator owned, written, and drawn series Monkeyman and O'Brian in 1993 with Dark Horse Comics "Legend" imprint. He also had a ten-issue run on an anthology series featuring the character Jonni Future, then Ultimate X for Marvel Comics with writer Jeph Loeb. Adams has provided cover images for issues of the Justice League of America, Appleseed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Green Lantern, Hulk, Avengers, X Men, Red Sonja, Superman, Batman, New Mutants, Fathom, Black Panther, Fantastic Four, and Vampirella, among other titles. In addition to his work in comic books, he has also produced popular commercial art, such as numerous illustrations for trading cards, posters, shirts, and various other comics-related merchandise. Outside the field of comics, he has also provided illustrations for various magazines, movies, video games, and worked in toy design, packaging art, and even a series of X-Men-themed Campbell Soup cans.

Comic, Manga & Art Guest-Agnes Garbowska

Agnes Garbowska (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Agnes Garbowska was born in Poland and came to Canada at a young age. Being an only child she escaped into a world of books, cartoons, and comics. She currently resides in California. She is best known for her work on DC Super Hero Girls (DC Comics) and My Little Pony (IDW Publishing). She has worked on many all-age titles including, Jem and the Holograms (IDW Publishing), Transformers (IDW Publishing), Grumpy Cat (Dynamite Entertainment), Boo the World’s Cutest Dog (Dynamite Entertainment), and Sonic Universe (Archie) just to name some.

LEGO activities at STGCC

It’s a pop culture party at STGCC, with LEGO bringing a suite of beloved characters including Voltron and Harry Potter to the two-day extravaganza. What’s more, exciting collections for the two franchises will be debuting at the conventionthis year, giving fans a chance to interact with their favourite figurines.

Voltron: Defender of the Universe

Top-rated children’s show Voltron: Defender of the Universe will be unleashing its mighty powers at STGCC’s LEGO zone. An American remake of the cult Japanese original, Voltron: Defender of the Universe is the story of a group of enterprising cosmonauts who traverse the universe in a gigantic robotic structure of the same name. Five interactive Voltron-themed lion figurines that transform into robotic lions will be unveiled to the audience at STGCC. Fans can also expect episodes of the series to be streamed on large screens for an immersive experience. Whether they belong to Team Lion Force or Team Voltron Vehicle Force, Voltron fans can enjoy getting their hands dirty with a hands-on building experience with LEGO bricks. Lovers of LEGO and Voltron looking to show off their skills will have a chance to prove their expertise at the Speed Building Challenge, where a full-size Voltron model must be assembled with LEGO bricks within a specified time limit. The winner gets to walk away with a limited-edition autographed LEGO Voltron set. Fans not keen on competing can still get to have a good time at the FUN Hands on Building Area where people can build their own version of Voltron figures at their own pace and marvel at the intricate displays made solely from LEGO bricks. The man of the hour, Voltron - Defender Of The Universe’s designer Leandro Tayag, will be making a special appearance at STGCC to sign Voltron merchandise for fans. An avid collector of toys and figurines himself, the software architect is a part of the LEGO Ideas 10K Club, a collective which allows creators to conceptualise and create figurines and projects made from LEGO bricks.

The Harry Potter Universe

Harry Potter fans who never got their Hogwarts acceptance letters can now revisit the sprawling campus constructed entirely from LEGO bricks at STGCC. The Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle which officially launches on 1st September, consists of a whopping 6,000 LEGO bricks, and will be available in limited quantity at STGCC. Woven into this mystical architecture is a massive interactive diorama consisting of minifigures and micro figures from the Harry Potter universe. Dementors will make appearances, so fans are advised to have their protective Patronuses on the ready. Both adults and children are cordially invited to revisit the magic of the franchise by using LEGO bricks to build their favourite Harry Potter characters, creatures, locations and artefacts. On top of this, Harry Potter merchandise will be available onsite for purchase, including the Harry Potter brickheadz x Go Brick Me collections, which will allow people to construct their own renditions of the Chosen One and his companions using Brickheadz materials. They may then be photographed with their creations at the official Harry Potter backdrop, with the option to receive a hard copy of the picture.

Shining a Spotlight on Cosplaying

Cosplay Guest Iori Moe as Megumi from the anime how to raise a boring girlfriend, STGCC 2017 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

Cosplaying or dressing as your favourite character, is an essential part of attending STGCC. This year we’re kicking things up a notch by collaborating with SINGER® to give fans the opportunity create and produce their very own fantasy ensemble. SINGER® Sewing Company’s Experience Zone has a number of treats lined up for STGCC 2018 attendees blessed with nimble fingers. Just like Clark Kent’s swift transformation into Superman, fans can quickly assemble their own geek superhero cape in any of the four Singer® telephone booths. The complimentary activity will provide up to 1,000 capes for fans to sew together and flaunt their geek powers. Fans are also invited to snap a photo at the SINGER® Experience Zone in their best cosplay outfit and post it to Instagram with the hashtag #cosplaywithSinger. Fans stand a chance to win prizes sponsored by SINGER® in the following categories, “Best Cosplay Outfit”, “Best Cosplay Pose” and “Wittiest Comment”!

Watch your Favourite Characters Come to Life at the STGCC Championships of Cosplay presented by SINGER®

Winners of STGCC 2017 Championships of Cosplay (File photo: Speedknight.com)

STGCC 2018 attendees with a flair for the dramatic and a love for over-the-top costumes, can look forward to the STGCC Championships of Cosplay presented by SINGER®, comprising of a pre-event judging session and stage display. Participants may seek inspiration from comic books, movies and television, video games, anime and manga, and fantasy characters when conceptualising and creating their costumes. They will be judged on the following criteria: needlework, armour, special effects and theatricality. Prizes for first place include direct entry into the 2019 Crown Championships of Cosplay finals to be held in Chicago, a fully sponsored trip to Chicago including two-way flight tickets and a two-night hotel stay, Grand Champion medals SINGER® sewing machines and a cash amount of 1000 SGD. Prizes for second and third place include cash amounts of 500 SGD and 300 SGD respectively, medals, SINGER® sewing machines and VIP packages and passes for STGCC 2019. Application for STGCC 2018 Championships of Cosplay presented by SINGER® ends on 12 August 2018, 2359hrs. Public can to apply for the STGCC Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER®.

The Coolest Fancy Dress Party is at STGCC 2018

Kids Cosplay Parade Participant STGCC 2017 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

STGCC’s Kids Cosplay Parade is a platform for kids to dress up as whatever their hearts desire: be it a fierce princess warrior or a scheming villain. Both store-bought and handmade costumes will be accepted. Children aged 5-12 years old can let their imaginations run wild at the Parade on 9th September 2018 (Sunday). Parents can simply show up with their children at the Parade for free, as the second day of STGCC (9th September 2018) is aimed at fans with families.

Make the World your Canvas at the STGCC 2018 Comics Cover Art Contest

STGCC 2018’s official artwork features the mammoth-sized monster Merzilla, whose defeat can only be guaranteed by superheroes. Until 27th July 2018, artists will receive the opportunity to fashion their original interpretations of this terrible creature and the chosen champions destined to defeat it. Any medium of expression is acceptable- pens, paints, pencils or digital. This competition is open to all irrespective of country of residence.

Access exclusive merchandise at STGCC 2018

STGCC is giving all attendees an opportunity to unleash their inner hero, with a dedicated STGCC x Heroes merchandise collection which features T-Shirt, posters, sticker packs and lanyards.The VIP Loot Pack, curated specifically for pop culture connoisseurs, comes with early access to the convention, 3 VIP Fast Passes with access to the much-anticipated Walk of Fame festivities, VIP merch such as T-Shirts, lanyards, badges as well as a VIP tokidoki x STGCC sports towel. In a bid to give fans a little extra love, the VIP Loot Pack also comes with a mystery T-Shirt. Fans of Tokidoki’s iconic characters should stay tuned for the brand’s collaboration with STGCC 2018. More details will be announced at a later date. Click here to view the full list of merchandise.

Get Your Game On at GGXP with the most scintillating esports event of the year: World Electronic Sports Games

GGXP, also known as Good Gaming Experience, provides a stellar gaming experience for one and all. Touted as the “Olympics of esports”, the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) supported by Alisports (Alibaba Group’s sports branch) and local esports initiative Singapore’s Cybersports & Online Gaming Association (SCOGA) is working with SEA organiser Agri Mind to host its Singapore qualifier at GGXP this year. Hardcore gaming athletes hungry for a taste of action will get to battle it out via games such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Dota 2, Starcraft II and Vainglory. Spectators can lend support to their favourite local esports teams as they fight for the chance to represent Singapore on the global esports stage. Selected teams will go on to compete at the Regional Finals in Kuala Lumpur, and subsequently at the Global Finals in Shanghai. A prize pool of USD 5.5 million is at stake for winners. Registration for the qualifiers are now open at sea.wesg.com/registration Dennis Ooi, Honorary Secretary of SCOGA said: “We’re thrilled to be involved in STGCC this year to present the esports segment at GGXP. Gaming and esports are growing rapidly in the region, and we have faith that GGXP has what it takes to further elevate the local gaming scene.” Those feeling extra adventurous can try their luck at the trading card and table-top tournament sections. Thrilling trading card titles includes names such as Pokemon GO and Dragon Ball Super Card Game, while tabletop aficionados will find themselves spoilt forchoice with titles such as Team Yankee, TANKS!, Warhammer and X-Wing: Miniatures.

STGCC 2018 Featured Exhibitors

The Secluded Spot X Darren Tan

Sample Artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Short Introduction - We are technically not a company, but 2 artists collaborating/sharing the booth for this STGCC - Both of us are local illustrators here in Singapore Leos Ng Okita is the digital illustrator of The Secluded Spot. He has worked on a wide range of projects from Warhammer to the Legend of Cryptids. Currently he is focused on developing his own works. https://www.deviantart.com/luches https://www.instagram.com/leos_okita_ng/ Darren Tan is a full-time freelance digital illustrator who regularly works with Fantasy Flight Games. His art can be found in popular Star Wars tabletop games such as X-Wing Miniatures, Star Wars Armada, and Star Wars Destiny. https://www.artstation.com/wraithdt https://www.instagram.com/wraithdt/

Daniel Yu

Daniel Yu (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Daniel Yu's Sculpts (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Daniel Yu is a Singaporean sculptor who works primarily in the medium of clay and resin. Heavily influenced by an upbringing steeped in local tradition, as well as pop culture ephemera; his works combine both worlds of imagination. His works offer a means of escapism from the real world, yet remain largely shaped by his personal experiences. Daniel’s fictitious characters see a cult following amongst the urban and subculture art scene in both Singapore and abroad. http://www.thedanielyu.com/

Purballs

Purballs Products (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Purrballs is an original creation about the adventures of a group of cats inspired by the community cats who reside in our sunny island, Singapore. We create original cat themed merchandise such as enamel pins, handmade accessories, plush toys, stationery and card games for cat lovers.

Pocket Yarnlings

Pocket Yarnlings Logo (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Lord of the Rings Yarnlings (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Marc & Dotty

Sample Artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

With a shared love for illustration and painting, Marc Lee and Dorothy J. Hwee are both Concept Artists with a combined experience of over 10 years in the creative industry and video game industry. Marc is a digital artist and specializes in military illustrations revolving around the world's Special Operations community. Not to be missed is Dorothy's premier artbook - Journey, a compilation of plein-air paintings and digital art inspired from her travels around the world and right here in Sunny Singapore. They will be showcasing and selling a wide range of artworks and artprints from traditional paintings to digital art, plein-air paintings, military art and more! Swing by their booth to check out the amazing artwork or even just to say hi!

Hai Hoang & Do Thai Thanh

Sample Artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

We are a team of two artists from Vietnamese specializing in illustrations and concept for games, books and collectibles. Our clients including: VNG Corporation, Paizo Publishing, Fantasay Flight Games and HEX Entertainment. Our portfolio can be found at: https://vncchildren.artstation.com/ and https://dothaithanh.weebly.com/

Graphicurry

Prasad Bhat (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Prasad Bhat's Work (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Graphicurry is the sole proprietorship of artist Prasad Bhat who hails from Bangalore. Founded in 2010, this company showcases and sells his creations of art and design. With his almost a decade of self-learnt design experience he has catered to thousands of clients from all over the globe who are looking for unique designs and quirky yet elite caricature making service. The company focuses on exhibiting and selling the artwork created by Prasad Bhat internationally. While his collection has received phenomenal recognition on several online forums, his unique style of making caricatures has brought in a massive international clientele who are looking to gift something different. His collection was awarded at the Middle East Comic Con 2016 held in Dubai as the most unique one and the artist has been nominated twice successively for the most prestigious Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in India to showcase his collection. An engineer by education and an artist at heart, Prasad Bhat formed Graphicurry in 2010 to pursue his dreams of being an independent artist. Graphicurry was the brand name that brought forward his creations in the form of art collectibles and design services to clients globally. He has been featured by many forums as one of the leading and trend setting Illustrators across the globe right now. His art form is created in Vector format; which makes the work size independent, animation friendly and camera ready! Prasad Bhat’s unique style of making caricatures is called Classic MugShots which has the subjects staring back to you in their quirky but natural smiling forms. The attention to details and the accurate likeness while retaining the true spirit of caricature is what has struck a chord with the audience. While he has been collaborating with several agencies and individuals for creating various forms of work like animation graphics, advertisement visuals as well as branding illustrations, caricature making has been his forte which is evident in all his forms of work. His entire collection can be seen at www.graphicurrystore.com and his various projects can be visited at https://www.behance.net/graphicurry.

Carlo Jose San Juan

Carlo Jose San Juan's Comic Strip (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Dr. Carlo Jose San Juan is the author of newspaper and webcomic daily comic strip, "Callous". His work on the long-running series earned him several Filipino Readers'Choice and Komikon Readers' Choice Awards nominations. He is also the co-creator and writer of "M.O.U.S.E. - Multiple Ordnance and Utility Synthetic Entity"at mousecomic.com and "Immortal Wings" at Antarctic Press. He is a member of Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (Philippine Cartoonists Association) and is also a licenced practicing physician. Rod Espinosa's work on "The Courageous Princess" at Antarctic Press earned him a nomination for Promising New Talent and Best Artist for the 2000 Ignatz Awards and a 2002 Eisner Award nomination for Best Title for Younger Readers. As both writer and artist, he authored the "Neotopia" series which was published in graphic novel form. In 2006, its German edition, "Novotopia", got a nomination for the Max und Moritz Prize in the Best Comic Book for Younger Audience category. His work is also featured in a series of American history comic books dealing with the subjects of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Lewis and Clark, The Boston Tea Party, The Alamo, Jackie Robinson, the Underground Railroad, Abraham Lincoln, Patrick Henry, Cesar Chavez, The American Revolution, the Transcontinental Railroad, and Clara Barton. Espinosa's latest endeavor is creating, developing, drawing, and self-publishing his own game board, titled Adventure Kingdom. He recently co-created and illustrated "Immortal Wings" and currently authors the action/fantasy story "Adventure Finders". Some sample pages provided by Antarctic Press of "Immortal Wing" on their Facebook page. Immortal Wings #1: https://www.facebook.com/pg/antarcticpress/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10153918674089085 Immortal Wings #2: https://www.facebook.com/pg/antarcticpress/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10153912268709085 Online portfolio here: https://www.cartoonistcaz.com/portfolio.php

Asiapac Books

Lieutenant Adnan and the Last Regiment (Source:Asiapac Official Website)

Hua Mulan: Legendary Woman Warrior ((Source:Asiapac Official Website)

Company profile: Established in 1983, Asiapac Books is Singapore's leading independent publisher of educational comics and illustrated books. We publish comics in many genres, in particular Asian classics,philosophy, history and culture. We believe in employing comics to convey ideas in a simple manner, with light-hearted writing and fun illustrations, for international readers young and old. On Asiapac Books' participation in 2018 STGCC: As a longtime supporter of the Asian comics community, book publisher Asiapac Books is pleased to announce our participation in the 2018 STGCC. In a collaboration with Singaporean comic artist, Zaki Ragman, we will showcase a selection of comic books and artwork related to legendary heroes of Singapore and Asia. Our booth will host several events, including launches for our new titles, book signings, and drawing demonstrations with local comic artists. Having been in the illustration and design field for 20 years, Zaki's extensive career has included various roles including graphic designer, game and storyboard artist, animation director, advertising creative, and most recently, art educator. His unique drawing style is influenced by a diverse range of books he has enjoyed reading since childhood, including Japanese and American comics. He enjoys drawing imaginative fantasy characters. His many works include directing Singaporean cartoon series The Adventures of Nano Boy by Scrawl Studios, and illustrating comic bestsellers such as Legendary Tales of Singapore and Lieutenant Adnan and the Last Regiment. Past/Current/Upcoming Works 1. Lieutenant Adnan and the Last Regiment ( http://asiapacbooks.com.sg/Book/304/Lieutenant-Adnan-and-the-Last-Regiment) Lieutenant Adnan bin Saidi was a man who fought valiantly to defend Singapore during the Japanese invasion in February 1942. He, along with the rest of the Malay Regiment, battled the Japanese soldiers on Bukit Chandu. These great men were Singapore's last defence and fought bravely to the end, despite being captured, and even tortured. Narrated by the son of Lieutenant Adnan's son, Mokhtar, this comic book tells the story of Lieutenant Adnan's life - not only depicting the infamous Battle of Bukit Chandu, but also the events before the critical battle and itsrepercussions thereafter. Through this book, readers would gain a deeper insight into Lieutenant Adnan's admirable character, as they will be given a glimpse of who he was, beyond his role as a soldier: a husband and father. 2. Hua Mulan: Legendary Woman Warrior ( http://asiapacbooks.com.sg/Book/312/Hua-Mulan-Legendary-Woman-Warrior ) This comic book tells of the inspirational story of Hua MuIan, the legendary Chinese female warrior who pledges to fight for her family and country in the most unusual way: by disguising herself as a man – a filial "son" who takes the place of her aged and sick father at the battlefront. Quick-witted and well-skilled in martial arts, Hua MuIan fights valiantly and scores many victories throughout her many years in the army, never once having her real identity revealed. It is only until after the war, however, that our heroine reveals the truth. Stunned by the revelation and greatly moved by her story, Mulan's comrades express their utmost respect and admiration for her great courage and skills, not least her loyalty and devotion to family and country. The story of Hua Mulan has inspired countless generations through the centuries. With stirring and unforgettable scenes brought vividly to life by creators Xu Deyuan and Jiang Wei, this comic book captures the legendary Chinese heroine at her most brilliant, ensuring that the legend of Mulan, that most enduring symbol of loyalty and filial piety, continues to live on. More company information available at www.asiapacbooks.com

Art of Rachta Lin

Rachta Lin STGCC 2017 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

Sample Artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Rachta's fascination with manga and animation got her bit by the geek culture bug early. Since leaving her corporate life behind, this artist, with her traditional & digital art, has been traveling around the world, attending events and meeting fans – proving that the ability to create is within all of us.

Ah Boy & Tek

Ah boy & Tek logos (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

One of Tek Merchandise (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Short Introduction about our company AHBOY AHBOY is a character-based inhouse brand of JNJF Design created by Jefferson in year 2011. Ah Boy is a shy and not confident little boy because of the little mole near his mouth. He always transforms himself by dressing up in different costume to build up his self-confident meeting with people. TEK TEK was started making art toy in 2016 by Teng Jia Ying. In 2017, TEK releases his first vinyl figure, Hippo Guy. This chubby, relaxing Hippo able to bring joy to anyone.

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Sample Artwork (Source: STGCC 2018 Press Release)

Commericial Booth Merchandise & Activities

XM Studios

Booth A11-Simply Toys X Bimtoy

Booth B3, B4-Zeus Hardware

Booth C13-Royal Selangor

Booth D9-Kinokuniya

When & Where

8-9 September 2018

Marina Bay Sands Convention Center

Ticket Prices

Online Exclusive Prices (Click here to buy)

Price at Door

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