STGCC 2012 ANNOUNCEMENT

STGCC announces new heavyweight comic and toy personalities
Leading comic book writer, Andy Diggle, and celebrated Hot Toys sculptors in Singapore for the first time to meet fans

Singapore, 8 August 2012 - With the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) 2012 around the corner, Reed Exhibitions has announced more top-notch personalities joining this year's line-up that will delight pop culture fans in Singapore and the region. Coming to Singapore for the first time are leading British comic book writer, Andy Diggle, rising Japanese singer Piko and HuskyKevin, creator of the popular Hong Kong-based merchandise brand, Husky x3. World-renowned collectible production company, Hot Toys, will also be returning to STGCC with 2012 Toy Fairs Exclusive limited edition figurines of iconic characters from The Dark Knight, Captain America: The First Avenger and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. For the first time, Hot Toys will also be bringing in a team of celebrated sculptors to meet fans in Singapore.

Influential British comic book writer, Andy Diggle, will be in Singapore for the first time to meet comic fans at STGCC. Currently writing Doctor Who for IDW Comics, which also features the art of Eisner Award-winning artist Mark Buckingham, Andy has penned the storylines of Marvel Comics' Shadowland and Six Guns and DC Comics' Batman and Swamp Thing.

Andy is best known for his Vertigo action thriller The Losers, which was adapted into a major Hollywood movie in 2010. Another one of his works, Green Arrow: Year One, is being translated from print to screen in Warner Bros' forthcoming TV show Arrow, which is expected to air in the US in October 2012.

Joining the Eastern line-up at this year's STGCC is popular Japanese singer Piko, who captured fans with his stunning performances of the theme songs from popular anime like One Piece and Fullmetal Alchemist. Known for his exceptionally broad vocal range, Piko has staged performances in Europe, Taiwan and Hong Kong. He will be performing live for the first time in Singapore at STGCC.

HuskyKevin, the creator of popular Hong Kong-based brands Husky x3 and Husky Rescue is also attending this year's STGCC, bringing with him the brand's latest merchandise, including STGCC exclusives – Aome Husky Clown and Hangout with You Plushier. He has also worked with international brands like Coca-Cola and Nokia to coorganise exhibitions and promotional projects.

In collaboration with local retail chain Action City, Hot Toys will bring in three 2012 Toy Fairs Exclusive limited edition figurines to this year's STGCC:

• Captain America Limited Edition Collectible Figurine from Captain America: The First Avenger
• Lt. Jim Gordon Collectible Figure from The Dark Knight
• Angelica Collectible Figure from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

These highly-detailed and movie-accurate figurines are only available at selected international toy fairs such as the San Diego Comic Con, Ani-com & Games Hong Kong and STGCC.

Hot Toy fans will also have the rare opportunity to meet the team of sculptors behind these masterful creations. Based in Hot Toys' secret base in South Korea, fans will get to meet

• JC Hong, Production Director & Chief Painter, responsible for the jaw-dropping intricate paintwork of figures such as the Bank Robber Joker from The Dark Knight;
  
• Chief Sculptor Yulli Choi, who has created impressive head sculpts of Terminator 2: Judgment Day's DX T-800 robot, Black Widow from The Avengers and Harvey Dent Two-Face from The Dark Knight;
  
• Sculptor Kojun, whose highly raved works include the greatly sought-after DX Batman/ Bruce Wayne from The Dark Knight Rises and Nick Fury and Thor from The Avengers;
  
• And sculptor K.A. Kim, whose recent works include the three Hot Toys exclusive figurines available at this year's STGCC, as well as Black Widow and Hawkeye from The Avengers.
  
  They will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the STGCC Walk of Fame on 2 September 2012, 3pm to 4pm.

STGCC 2012 - Hot Toys Exclusives

For die-hard Hot Toys fans, STGCC will open online ticketing for Pre-sale tickets. Each ticket is priced at S$50 and only 400 tickets are available. For details on Pre-sale tickets, visit www.singaporetgcc.com/buy-tickets.

STGCC 2012 takes place 1-2 September 2012 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

For the latest STGCC news, visit www.singaporetgcc.com!

Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser, with 500 events in 39 countries. In 2011 Reed brought together six million active event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organised by 33 fully staffed offices.

Reed organises a wide range of events, including trade and consumer exhibitions, conferences and meetings. Its portfolio of 500 events serves 44 industry sectors, including:
Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, beauty & cosmetics, broadcasting, building & construction, electronics, energy, oil & gas, engineering & manufacturing, food service & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design, IT & telecoms, jewellery, life science & pharmaceuticals, machinery, marketing, business services & training, medical education,printing & graphics, security & safety, sports & recreation, travel.

Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.

Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a publisher and information provider. In 2010, Reed Elsevier made an adjusted profit before taxation of £1,279 million on turnover of £6,055 million.

The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention combines the best of pop culture from East and West to Asia, uniting the worlds of comics, anime, toys, collectibles and games. It is the pre-eminent event in the Asian market that fits with other shows in the Reed pop culture portfolio, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Star Wars Celebration and New York Anime Festival.

STGCC will reach out to a whole new world of fans in Asia and opens a vast market with exciting opportunities for companies to break into the Asian market and/or reinforce a growing presence. Fans will experience a showcase of pop culture's coolest and latest products, and be thrilled by personalities and characters from the worlds of superheroes, villains and realms of fantasy.

STGCC's vision is to deliver quality content and spread the currency of cool in Asia and aims to be the leading catalyst for the pop culture industry.

ANNEX A – SINGAPORE TOY, GAME & COMIC CONVENTION 2012 EXCLUSIVES

	1/6th scale Captain America (Rescue Uniform Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine Exhibitor Name Hot Toys Product Description From the Captain America: The First Avenger movie, Hot Toys has brought in the Captain America (Rescue Uniform Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine. Specially crafted based on the image of Chris Evans as Captain America/ Steve Rogers in the movie, the 1/6th scale collectible is a vivid expression of detailed sculpting.
	1/6th scale Lt. Jim Gordon Collectible Figure Exhibitor Name Hot Toys Product Description Batman's hero, Lt. Jim Gordon, was brought to life in 1/6th scale collectible with Hot Toys' recent release of the Lt. Jim Gordon Collectible Figure (S.W.A.T. Suit Version) from The Dark Knight movie. The movie-accurate figurine takes on a flawless depiction of actor Gary Oldman, complete with evocative facial paintwork and creative use of tones and washes.
	1/6th scale Angelica Collectible Exhibitor Name Hot Toys Product Description Following the overwhelming response to Hot Toys' female collectibles, the company brings to the table Angelica Collectible Figure from the much raved Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides movie. With her uncanny resemblance to Penélope Cruz in the movie, the highly articulated 1/6th scale collectible is ready to take life on shelf in any dynamic pose.
	STGCC Baby Treeson Exhibitor Name Ozzo Collection Product Description Exclusive to STGCC, Crazy Label and Ozzo proudly present a pair of flocked limited edition Baby Treeson!
	New 8-inch Dunny Exhibitor Name Ozzo Collection Product Description World premiere of the latest 8-inch Dunny creation by Kidrobot.
	Hell Lotus Exhibitor Name Mighty Jaxx Product Description Hel Legnor, once part of the Enlightened Ones, had devoted his lifetime to the dark arts of Stravius. Joining forces with Lord Richtof, Hel strikes fear into the bravest of men, conquering the universe, planet by planet. Banished by the Enlightened Ones, he is now feared as the unforgiving Hell Lotus. Collaborating with one of the finest urban artist in Singapore, Clogtwo teamed up with Mighty Jaxx to produce our first art figure, the Hell Lotus. Hell Lotus is an 8 inches premium vinyl art toy with deluxe packaging. Limited to only 25 pieces at the STGCC 2012, a new colourway will be launched. A limited edition signed original art print will be given for every purchase.
	Dodi Exhibitor Name 8-Bit Media Product Description Sharpie golden boy Gabby Tiongson will be releasing his much awaited figure at STGCC. Due to the overwhelming response since the public caught eye of his Squidward inspired artwork, VTSS and Vinyl On Vinyl have teamed up to make this one-of-a-kind Kaiju toy. Towering at 10" tall, Dodi is set to release at STGCC along with a limited edition STGCC colour way exclusive. "Dodi is a negative fellow in the Humboldt. He loves disrupting others for his enjoyment n uplifting. He is a good example of what NOT TO BE in society. With that, he has taught me to keep life simple. No time for bad trips." - Gabby Tiongson
	Kaiju Dualos Exhibitor Name Max Toy Company Product Description Kaiju Dualos soft vinyl figure by Max Toy Company is cast in Japan by craftsmen with 50+ years in the Kaiju toy world. Each is hand-painted by Mark Nagata in gold, red, blue and green sprays on a brown based vinyl. Limited to only 7 pieces for STGCC.
	Lord of the Rings Middle Earth Map Exhibitor Name POPCORNPOP Product Description This EXCEPTIONAL rendering of Middle Earth has been printed on "aged" parchment-like paper. It is not a flat, glossy poster, but rather a highly textured print, meant to replicate an ancient, long-lost map. Vintage Parchment Print Map Of Middle Earth (from Lord Of The Rings) Size: 26" x 18" A red line through the map traces Frodo's Journey to Mordor *Framing not included.
	Custom One-off Toys Exhibitor Name TOYSREVIL Product Description The TOYSREVIL-army rolls forth with new 'recruits' in the battlefield, featuring hand-painted customs on the 3" Yoka toy (from AdFunture). Limited to less than 10 pieces. Disclaimer: Final product colours may vary. But the awesomeness remains the same!