Singapore 30th Anniversary exhibit

[griffin]

In Singapore from November 1st to March, at the Science Center (western side of Singapore), is a Transformers exhibit that looks to be set up and run by Hasbro... but isn't a huge exhibit, so is more for those familiar with Transformers from the Movies and kids, than hardcore collectors.
A video can be seen here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/transformers-30th-anniversary-exhibition-is-now-open-181454/), and photos and a written account can be seen here (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1006892-transformers-30th-ann-exhibition-singapore-coverage.html).

If you are in Singapore in the next five months, keep it in mind... and post up photos for the rest of us to check out.


Looks like most major countries have had a Hasbro or TakaraTomy exhibit or convention for the 30th Anniversary except us. :(
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[drifand]

Hehe hasbro Asia exclusive .

[millhouse]

Looks like I'll be in Singapore in February... Might have to sneak away from the gf from a wander through this one!

[millhouse]

And yup, I'll definitely be hitting this one up, as well as another visit to Universal Studios.

[Bladestorm]

This is the same Expo that was in Macau for the 30th anniversary (https://lisamaree.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/transformers-30th-anniversary-expo-macau/) minus some of the displays.
It's a bit more pricy in Singapore but if you are over there it might be worth a visit.
If anyone does go can you tell me if the store has any exclusives?
Macau has the Kidslogic transparent mini figures which were a Venetian exclusive so curious to see if Singapore has their own unique item for the event.

[drifand]

You guys should rock up at China Square on Sunday in Singapore, my 2 cents, probably has heaps of things you are after as its a flea mart as well. Lots of Japanese toy stores there.

I think I was told Golden Megatron was Sing $180 or something like that.

[millhouse]

I've already set aside my Sunday morning in SG for CSC. Was great last time I was there.

[drifand]

I've already set aside my Sunday morning in SG for CSC. Was great last time I was there.

No worries, there is a nice beef noodle place nearby if you are into asian food. :)

[millhouse]

No worries, there is a nice beef noodle place nearby if you are into asian food. :)

This sounds good to me.

[griffin]

Some info and maps of mine from 2012 of China Square, and some other Toy locations (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/universal6.html) that might still be around in Singapore.
Just like in Hong Kong, most don't open before 1-2pm... so best to do something touristy in the mornings first (or have late nights and just sleep in late).

If the Toy Museum still exists (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/universal5.html), it is worth checking out too. It is mostly pre-1980s, so don't expect to find much on display of the last 30 years... but a great history of toys over the 20th century.

And if you want to familiarise yourself with Universal Studios (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/universal4.html) before you go... or Singapore in general.
(http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/universal3.html)

[millhouse]

Cheers sir!

[drifand]

Thats true for toy shops opening late but for the Sunday Flea mart, they are open earlier, so be ther 11am onwards.

For Universal studios, I would pre-purchase online, you skip the heck of a queue.

And if you dont have kids with you, don't be silly and line up for the wrong rides. Also very often if you are taking the ride as single you get to be put in advance of everybody as there are groups with odd numbers in rides.

[millhouse]

Thats true for toy shops opening late but for the Sunday Flea mart, they are open earlier, so be ther 11am onwards.

For Universal studios, I would pre-purchase online, you skip the heck of a queue.

And if you dont have kids with you, don't be silly and line up for the wrong rides. Also very often if you are taking the ride as single you get to be put in advance of everybody as there are groups with odd numbers in rides.

Last time I was there, I bought a fast pass. Well worth the money! Good advice for the pre-purchasing of tickets though.

I hit CSC last time pretty early. Will plan the same this time around too.

[drifand]

Last time I was there, I bought a fast pass. Well worth the money! Good advice for the pre-purchasing of tickets though.

I hit CSC last time pretty early. Will plan the same this time around too.

is a give and take thing, as some flea mart stalls may set up a bit late but you can catch a bargain sometimes.

[griffin]

I recommend at any Universal Studios park (Singapore, California, Florida) to go mid-week like Tuesday or Wednesday. I've been to all three mid-week and the queues are half what they are on a weekend. A Fast-pass is good for the bigger parks (Singapore is still very small), if you want to go through most rides in one day. The singles queue is also recommended if the ride has one, even if you are there with a friend, because most rides you can't interact much while on the ride, so if you end up separated, it doesn't matter so much. (better that than spending an hour in a queue just so you can be on the same car on a ride and not be able to say much to each other anyway)

The only time it wasn't reliable was once at Florida and the Transformers Ride was only open for a week, so even the singles queue was over an hour long (the regular line was capped out at over 2 hours long!!). Otherwise, some rides (like the Transformers Ride at all three Parks), the singles queues bypass the displays and props that line the regular passage.
Since the Singapore Park and Transformers Ride was the quietest of the three for me, I recommend getting there as soon as it opens and go through the regular line even if you are on your own, just to see all the Transformers props and video clips. Then when you go back to re-do the ride, just use the singles line to be quicker.
(for a 5 minute ride, waiting more than 5 minutes for it is just a waste of your time)