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Anime Festival Asia 2008 (AFA'08) 23-Nov-2008

I always believe no expectation is better than having any...my belief worked out quite well today and I was quite surprised at the heavy turn-ups and queues even though there's an entrance fee charged. So, it proves there still "hope" for Singapore's own Anime and Toys fans :P Hopefully we will have AFA back in 2009 (thumbs up~~)

Overall, I can't compared this to STCC 2008 because as the theme suggest, it's focus heavily on Anime. I believe it's suffice to satisfied all the Anime fans as the top names/celebrities in Japan Animation Industry were there to support this event.

Bandai has the biggest booth in this show, you can see them as soon you entered the hall.

Impressive and huge gundam on display

Bandai SOC Tetsujin 28 released exclusively in the show?!!~~how to resist??

In the end, i had to hypnotised myself to just buy this single figure set as I've already pre-ordered my Twin pack from my toyshop :(

The medicom booth (by Toys N Toys) was more impressive this time round with more prototype on display. My favorite top-of-the-list is as follows:

NEW 12inch captain harlock (die la, damn chio...pay $$$~!!)

12inch Dragonball Z - Piccolo

12inch Dragonball Z - Son Goku (Super Saiya version)

and these 2 gorgeous babes :P...no la, they were promoting an exclusive AFA's Exclusive "Armoured Core" Model kit. Too bad i don't do models hahaha...

Others includes many toys on clearance sale in which I've already had it in my collection, damnit...a lot of medicom 12inch were selling for only SG$150 manz!!

But not every show is perfect, just a small matter which i must highlight to the organiser :P Kindly have some drinks or snack booth next time, too much walking and googling makes fans, like myself very thirsty and hungry, especially the only drinking vending machine in both halls were all sold out of H2O,  it will be considerate if there's some drink booth next year :P
 
For more photos of AFA'08, check out my flickr set HERE

There's also an extensive review and photos over at the following links:

Complimentary AFA'08 pass from ANIMAX

Thanks to ANIMAX for mailing these pair of Complimentary 1-Day Pass today for AFA'08
Comes with a auspicious set of serial numbers as well 0888 & 0887. Going to buy 4D lottery this Fri wahahahah :P

AFA'08 - Anime Festival Asia (22-23 Nov 2008)

Counting down to AFA'08 this month...1 day pass at $5 while 2 day pass is at $8.
I am going, will you be there?

Advance ticketing is now on sale HERE

Anime Festival Asia 2008

(I-M-FANTASY-O) I really hope the babes photgraphed below comes with the show hahahhaha...manz, i will 100% be there :P)

(AFA'08 article below are extracted from: The FØØL’s Progress)

Come November, Singapore will be hosting Southeast Asia’s biggest anime convention, ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA! From 22 to 23 November at Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre, fans of anime and manga and character goods can immerse themselves in this microverse of  Japanese (*otaku*) pop-culture.

This event is organised by i-Promo in collaboration with Dentsu Singapore, supported by the Japan Creative Centre. Bandai Asia is the title sponsor for this inaugural event, withAnimax as the official media partner. The mascot, AFA-chan, is designed by TEI of Furi Furi.

AFA 2008 is a festival targeted at both consumers and industry players. The organisers expect a turn out of 80,000 people from Singapore and around the region walking through Hall 403 & 404 (covering 5,000 sq metres of exhibition space) at Suntec. Visitors can get a day pass for S$5, and a two-day pass at S$8. Kids (6 years and below) get to enter for free.

Anime Festival Asia will be positioned as a key regional event on the calendar, much like Japan’s Tokyo International Anime Fair and US’ Anime Expo - this Singapore-hosted festival is THE official business platform that industry players and fans from around the region and beyond must attend.

The organisers want to position Singapore as the hub to launch new shows and products in Southeast Asia. Although the MDA is not credited as one of the partners or supporter of this event, AFA fulfils the vision of Media 21 - MDA’s strategic thrusts to transform Singapore into a Global Media City.