Nov 30th, 2009
by reynard.
Hero Nation 2009, which is essentially the repackaging of Hero TV’s Hataw Hanep Hero event was very well attended. A bit too attended, unfortunately, since by 3 pm they weren’t letting people in anymore because they were out of tickets, and they’ve reached the venue’s 2,000+ capacity limit.
Of course, that didn’t stop many of the hopeful attendees, cosplayers and costrippers to hang around outside the event area. Which was a good thing, since I was able to take some photos, at least :P.
Hopefully the organizers will choose a much bigger venue next year.
Here are a few pics from Hero Nation 2009, and more at the photogallery.
Posted in: cosplay, events.
Tagged: cosplay philippines · hero nation
Sep 13th, 2009
by reynard.
Just got back from Cosplay Mania 2009 at the Megamall, and from what I can tell, it was a huge success. Considering that the organizers opted to get two of the trade halls and a function rooms, the event venue was packed, and there were a lot more people outside the hall.
As usual, here are a few pics from the event. More photos from Cosplay Mania 2009 at the photo gallery.
Posted in: cosplay, events.
Tagged: cosplay mania · cosplay philippines · cosplay pics
Aug 4th, 2009
by reynard.
credit: Kobe Tetsujin Project
Of course, because having just one giant robot isn’t enough, Japan is building yet another one. This time, the life-sized statue of Tetsujin 28-go (aka, Gigantor) is being built in Kobe, which will be inaugurated this October.
The project - which costs 135 million yen (roughly $1.4 million) - aims to honor the artist who created the Tetsujin manga, Mitsuteru Yokoyama, who was also a native of Kobe.
Now, if those suckers start moving (driven by joushikousei, of course), the wife and I will want to move to Japan.
Posted in: geeky.
Tagged: giant robot · gigantor · only in japan
Jul 5th, 2009
by reynard.
I had the chance to attend last week’s Cosplay Fusion at the Power Plant Mall in Makati. The event was organized by the Cosplay Circle and was hosted by Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao, and Marcelle Fable.
As to be expected, there were lots of familiar faces and new ones among the cosplayers. And considering that the venue was a fairly unusual choice for a cosplay event, it was very successful. Successful enough that the group has anounced Cosplay Fusion 2 this coming November.
Here are few pics from the event. I wanted to shoot more, but there were simply too many other geeks with cameras like me :-P. Click on the images to view a larger version, or go to the photo gallery for more pics.
Posted in: cosplay, events, pictures.
Tagged: cosfusion · cosplay fusion · cosplay philippines
