Thursday, August 23, 2012

Loads of Toys and Fun at the Toy Expo!



Yesterday I went to the first ever Toy Expo at the SMX Exhibition Halls at the SM Mall of Asia.  Staged by Toy Kingdom, the expo was loaded with brand new line of toys, big discounts and fun games.  The expo carried the same brands you can find at any Toy Kingdom stores but shoppers will get to preview and buy new models and sets of their favorite toy brands.

Ivory Ice Crystal Lalaloopsy doll
 I gravitated first at the Lalaloopsy booth and found the first Ivory Ice Crystal Lalaloopsy doll on display (around P2000).  The sales attendant told more characters will be coming soon.  I also happen to spot a smaller version of the Lalaloopsy doll priced around P1000.

The sales attendant also showed me the Moxie mermaid doll equipped with a sensor so the doll swims on its own when submerged in water.

The Hello Kitty was surreal with pink walls and displays.  Shoppers can get real close to the Hello Kitty mascot and take photos with her.

A couple of shoppers were fun to watch as they struggled to copy the dance moves on the new Xbox.  They tried to copy Lady Gaga’s dance routine (yikes!).  The interactive display that responded to the players’ movements really showed the awesome technology the Xbox carried.

There were new models of Transformers, Ben 10 merchandise and even a display of the “new” Bumblebee car, the Chevy Camaro!

I also checked the latest LeapFrog mini tablet.  The sales attendant impressed me with an application the taught kids to write the cursive alphabet.  A bundle of a first generation LeapFrog with two cartridges was up on sale for P8000.  The sales attendant said it was a steal with a total savings of P2000!

Zoobles twin pack
There were big discounts of Zoobles that sell for P100 a piece or a twin pack for P200.  The same twin pack was sold round P500 last Christmas.

If you're interested in the Trash pack, they came out with new gummy soft characters and a starter kit sells for P100 a pop!

I also saw a Justice League set with a 50% price-off.  Moreover, almost all booths carried discounted items from 50 to 70% off!

There was serious fun at the Nickelodeon booth where I played games and won cute items.  The first was the “Guess the Mess” game.  Curious and anxious at first, I thought I would be touching slimy and mushy stuff but won the game outright.  (Spoiler alert! I felt sand, powder and zippers!)  I also played a life-size board game and won more stuff from Nickelodeon.

Be sure to bring your kids this weekend at the SM Toy Fair.  Lots of character mascots will be dropping by for the ‘greet and meet’ sessions with shoppers.  Not bad for an early Christmas shopping trip if you’re up to it!
Moxie mermaid dolls

Trash pack set

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