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Lo and behold, there came a time when Pinoy kids could come home every day and watch a Japanese super robot mecha anime dubbed into English by Filipinos every weekday! It was a super alloy reward for a long, dreary day at school. It was the tail end of the 1970s, and it was the …
How do you combine two of the things that drive Filipino collectors absolutely crazy? By combining the collectible of the moment with a cultural property that’s been ingrained in Filipino pop consciousness since 1978. We are talking, of course, about the Big Boys Toy Store Exclusive Funko Pop! Voltes V figure, available—seriously—in the Philippines! In …
The incredibly detailed, 1,376-piece set is the first-ever Sesame Street product from Lego Since 2008, Lego Ideas has allowed Lego fans from all over the world to submit their dream project in hopes of having them turned into actual Lego sets that would be made available commercially. It’s not an easy process, especially not …
This Lego set, designed by a Filipino, sells out in a day Read More »
Hong Kong-based artist and toy designer Jim Dreams has a passion for creating chubby characters including one inspired by Jollibee “Please please please pick me! I ate three Jolly Hotdogs yesterday for good luck.” That was the email I sent to Toysoul, the Hong Kong toy expo, to get …
Even though it is a Japanese creation, Voltes V is a Pinoy pop culture treasure, the national super robot, so to speak. As you’ll find out in the newest episode of the “Super Random” podcast, Voltes V’s connection to the Philippines is a fascinating tale of Japanese animation company Toei Col. LTD., Filipino licensing company …
‘Super Random’ Episode V: How ‘Voltes V’ became No. 1 in PH before it was banned Read More »
Everyone knows Michael Jordan is the GOAT and now the latest Michael Jordan figure from Funko POP! is coming exclusively to Filbar’s. This brand new NBA POP design features Jordan in his iconic Chicago Bulls warm up outfit as he would be right before a big game. You’ll need more than one hand to show …
Michael Jordan Funko POP! warms up exclusively at Filbar’s Read More »
The Philippines is the location of the action in the next “Mobile Suit Gundam” animated film, a convergence that will be very welcome to the republic of “Gundam” fans in the country. “Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway” was supposed to be released in Japan on July 23 by Bandai and animation studio Sunrise and is the …
PH is the setting of next ‘Gundam’ anime; but release delayed indefinitely Read More »
How long does it take for a comic book character to get a toy? How about 33 years? In 1986, Hasbro’s Transformers toys were truly sunstorm-hot, and aside from the “Transformers” series Marvel Comics was publishing in the US, Marvel UK was publishing its own line of “Transformers” comic books with its own continuity. It …
The impact of ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron–Siege’ Impactor Read More »
Because of the pandemic, Reddit user sloop_jb and his wife decided to celebrate it in Animal Crossing instead. He documented the festivities with a beautiful video. It began with an invitation from Mari for Harold to visit her island. “Wear a suit,” she wrote. But she didn’t specify what kind and saw he showed up …
Couple celebrates anniversary in Animal Crossing and it’s the cutest thing ever Read More »
Jollibee. Hetty. Darna. Manny Pacquiao. Aswang. Siokoy. White Lady. Jo Koy? Yup! The Filipino-American comedian is the latest Filipino icon to be immortalized in Funko Pop! form. “Funko, you really killed this one,” Jo Koy said. Jo Koy unveiled his Pop! in a YouTube video. “I’m in LA, I’m in my house, I’m being safe, …
LOOK: Jo Koy now has his own Funko Pop and we need to have it Read More »