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Showing posts with label Ban Kee Toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ban Kee Toys. Show all posts

Thursday, November 2, 2023

TK Toy Warehouse Sale | Unexpected Turn Out

Toy Kingdom is truly an amazing toy store, and it’s not just about the toys for everyone. SM Retail which manages the sub-stores that also include Pet Express is also participating in this year’s Warehouse Sale as the growth of local pet owners has become part of the brand.

This year’s return of the Toy Kingdom Warehouse Sale after a brief hiatus brings back not only the annual event that began in 2007 but also expands a variety of diverse interests that is for the whole family, and not just toy hobbyists and those looking for their early Christmas gift shopping a month ahead of the Holiday season.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Dream Tomica | Lupin The 3rd Fiat 500

02.18.2020 – With the resurgence of Lupin the Third due to the recent film’s “Lupin III: The First” long-time fans and those recently introduced to the franchise will probably look for merchandise tie-ins or previously released collectibles based on the characters or even the iconic car that Jigen and Goumon has driven in the film.

Your worries are immediately forgotten as Tomica, a diecast toy brand has produced the iconic Fiat 500 car that appears in the Lupin the Third franchise from television series, Manga, and the recent film under the Dream Tomica sub-brand!

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Playmobil Series 14 | Cyborg

08.18.2019 – Not all Playmobil Figures are created equal as there are A LOT of unique characters that suit every child or collector out there. With Playmobil Series 14 there still some favorites out there that casual fans might find it interesting that seemed under their radar of interest.

By now everyone are focused on the latest figures from Series 15 that has been available at the same time the Playmobil the Movie blind bags has arrived. So far Series 14 seemed to be ignored when the new blind bags has arrive. There is surely a favourite in this series and one of them is this Cyborg!

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Playmobil Series 14 | Ninja Girl

08.07.2019 – Playmobil Series of figures from blind bags are an interesting as the previous ones. It has been the favourite for most kids and collectors due to the surprise they get with each mystery bag. But for those who are up for the challenge getting the feel of every pack is worth the find if you get it right.

Of course you’re fully aware what character would that be and that’s where the challenge lies ahead in getting that one figure you hope for either a win or a fail. The Series 14 for Girls doesn’t much of a good selection in comparison to the Boys set for those who are not into a completing a set, but this Ninja Girl looks promising!

Friday, May 24, 2019

Playmobil Series 14 | Queen Bee & SWAT Police

05.24.2019 – Playmobil has a come a long way from mistaken for another construction toy brand and being a knock off.

There have been changes made to make the brand relevant again which makes it more interesting for some to start collecting the sets.

But what makes it interest are the happy-faced Playmobil Figures.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Playmobil Action | Biker & Hiker

09.24.2018 – Playmobil Action is a theme that depicts adventurous sets from camping, rescue and anything in-between that has the word “Action” next to the brand name. It does appear to be not specific on this theme, but defines more of the "Action" and adventure setting.

Some of this sets has slowly appeared on retail in late 2017, and most of depiction of sets being presented are rescue and adventure scenes. Most of these were set in countrysides, but one basic set doesn't appear in any danger and this is the set number 9129 featuring a Biker and Hiker.

Friday, September 9, 2016

The Next Best Capsule Toys at Toy Kingdom!

09.09.2016 – Capsule toys are fun and addicting which depends on what type collectible you’ll be interested. If you’re a minimalist you’ll definitely like the little surprises that come out of the capsules much like mystery bagged toys.

Previously featured best Capsule toys where quite interesting and just like the last ones these might capture your attention. They all can be found at Toy Kingdom’s flagship store in SM Megamall and if you look further there’s more surprises waiting.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Ban Kee Trade Show 2016 | Tomica

09.07.2016 – Tomica is one of Takara Tomy’s brands that continue to be relevant in producing the best high quality die cast collectible in the market. They’ve been able to spinoff and produce license properties like Dream Tomica and Disney Motors. Now they are expanding to a different genre namely die cast action figures.

This was evident when the height of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as a brand is being highly promoted. With that Tomica has acquired rights for the Star Wars property, but also have access to Marvel and other Disney licenses.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Ban Kee Trade Show 2016 | Playmobil

09.06.2016 – “Playmobil” continues to expand their product availability through Ban Kee Trading Inc, the current distributor from the German-based toy company. The recently concluded Ban Kee Trading Trade Show revealed what’s the latest that line for 2016 that are already available from the local stores.

This exhibition reveals some of the ranges of figures and sets that weren’t given spotlight when it was revealed at the Toy Expo 2016. But if you have an eagle eye to spot these sets surely you might be excited for more Playmobil.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Ban Kee Trade Show 2016 | Metals Die Cast

09.05.2016 – There have been a lot of cbaby products, collectibles, and merchandise to go around during the Ban Kee Trading Trade Show that occupied a huge ballroom inside Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. It’s their version of the New York Toy Fair in a small scale for the fall release for some upcoming soon-to-be available items.

These are mostly the product line Ban Kee Trading exclusively distribute in the Philippines and one of these range of products are from JADA Toys, which is their Metals Die Cast line of collectible figures revealed in full regalia.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Sights & Highlights | Ban Kee Trade Show 2016

09.03.2016 – The Ban Kee Tradeshow is an annual private event, where they launch upcoming products of toys, baby products, and other brands that they exclusively distribute in the Philippines. Some of the merchandise and toys they reveal won’t be available which a preview for the fall and Holiday release.

They are primarily known to be the exclusive distributor for brands Bandai namely Gundam and Power Rangers, JADA Toys’ Metals Diecast, Takara Tomy’s Tomica die cast brand, Epoch’s Sylvannian Families and many more.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Toy Expo 2016 | Metals Die Cast

08.22.2016 – This year’s Toy Expo focus on the latest brand that’s either about to be available at Toy Kingdom or its already out you just don’t have any idea since you missed passing by this event. But kidding aside this was weekend event for everyone.

One of the exhibitors for this year is JADA Toys best known for high quality die cast and remote control cars. But this is their first to enter the figure line featuring license properties from DC, Marvel, Ghostbusters, TMNT, and a lot more as they also introduced new figures for young adult collectors.

Toy Expo 2016 | Playmobil

08.22.2016 – Yesterday was the last day of Toy Kingdom’s ‘Toy Expo 2016’, which is their third major event since it was introduced in 2012 as this is held alternately every year. The last day was filled to the brim with parents and with kids in tow.

This is the event not only for the kids but also for those are kids at hear. Playmobil was also at the event with their new displays and range of themes that is also now available at Toy Kingdom, where they added the Knights and Pirates sets that is definitely the newest themes to het it now…

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The Best Capsule Toys at Toy Kingdom

08.03.2016 – Gashapons are an addicting hobby that has been popular in Japan and has become known is some parts of the world. They have been considered also as a blind trade-in-box where some are available in sets besides found in vendo machines.

In the Philippines this hobby has not only attracted kids, but also their parents and adult collectors. You can find these capsule type machines at flagship stores like in Toy Kingdom.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Toy Sightings | The Grossery Gang

07.18.2016 – The ‘Grossery Gang’ is a spinoff from the ‘The Trash Pack’ series of collectibles from the same company that brought the popular Shopkins line of toys for girls. With ‘Grossery Gang’ you open a new line of collectibles for everyone.

They’re busting out the first wave of collector packs and other sets that would comprise of ‘Grossery Gang’ based from a place called Cheap Town. For those who haven’t seen these colorful collectible junkies check these out…

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Dream Tomica | Speed Racer's Mach 5

07.14.2016 – The ‘Mach 5’ is an iconic car that appeared in Speed Race an anime series that was originally known as Mach GoGoGo in Japan. This was serialized in print in Shueisha's 1966 Shōnen Book.

From April 1967 t0 March 1968 it aired 52 episodes on Fuji TV, which was later re-broadcast on Tokyo MX from July 1 to September 25, 2008. It was popular in the US and has spawned a movie in 2008 a successful franchise up to now.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Playmobil Figures Series 8 | Rock Star

07.04.2016 – The mystery bag for Playmobil Figures Series 8 has more interesting characters than its previous predecessor. This is due to that Series 7 never has sets for girls available in the Philippines the same goes with the boys set.

There’s limited stock of Series 8 even though they’re the girls set of figures. But in those set you get not just a mix bag of characters, but way something more you’ve never seen in other waves like this female Rock Star.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

PLAYMOBIL to Launch Ghostbusters Toy Line!

06.22.2016 – The “Ghostbusters” is set to return in cinemas next month featuring the four women tasked in trying to save New York. The iconic franchise has become part of a pop culture that had licensed tie-ups with merchandise.

In 2017 there will be more “Ghostbusters” to go around as it has partnered with German-based Toy Company geobra Brandstätter Stiftung & Co. KG, who produced the popular PLAYMOBIL. The details where official announced with more here…

Friday, June 17, 2016

New Metals Die Cast of TMNT, Suicide Squad & More!

06.17.2016 – If you’ve started collecting the Metals Die Cast from JADA Toys you’ll probably be surprised to see how they expand their line with the addition of the Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Suicide Squad.

JADA Toys’ first line of Metals Die Cast is from DC Comics’ “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”, which was the only merchandise aside from the ones Mattel has produced. These new figures are not just from the movies you’ll be surprised…

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

X-Wing & Star Destroyer in Small Scale!

06.15.2016 – The Star Wars brand is full steam ahead now that the franchise resurgence thanks to “The Force Awakens” merchandise of anything is expanding not that you won’t mind getting all of them.

But if you’re into model kits it must be a great time to be a fan as previously sighted set of ships from Bandai has finally made it to local stores, but now they’re adding a few more in a smaller scale...