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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Thank You!

To All of Our Toy Loving Friends,

We would like to thank all of the exhibitors, partners, volunteers and of course, attendees who came out to support the first ever Octoyberfest show.

We saw around 500 attendees and raised $800 for Kerry's Place Autism Services, mainly due to our extremely generous item donations by our exhibitors for the hourly prize raffle. Thanks to VGX, Toronto Joker, Spirit Halloween and Happy Worker for assisting in running various competitions (video game tournaments, costume contest and custom figure contest). Winners of our custom figure contest will be announced and a photo gallery will be posted shortly. Furthermore, thanks to Nicole Bontoft and Unplugged Expo for providing additional fundraising help with the Geek Photo Booth and Sword of Omens photo ops. We further appreciate the fine folks from the 501st taking shots from the cameras and at the Blaster Range, your commitment to create an awesome fan experience and helping worth causes is truly an inspiration! Our show exclusive custom figures were hits and we thank both Mast-Er-Custom and Mego Ed for their efforts to bring these instant collectibles to fans! Huge thanks Boston Pizza Vaughan, Dave & Busters and Canadian Toy Con for their cross promotional efforts and finally and certainly not least of all,  the Canadian Nerd Show for providing us with pre-show event coverage and ongoing support!

We are taking stock of the day's events and will be looking at ways of improving our shows for the future. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please email us at totoyfair@gmail.com so that we can continue working towards delivering shows that you and your family will enjoy.

Sincerely,

Toronto Toy Fair Team

















Monday, September 23, 2013

Octoyberfest 2013 Just Around The Corner!


HAPPENING TODAY!
Check out this awesome video sneak peek courtesy of Canadian Nerd Show!
For a chance to win a free all day pass to the show, take part in our daily Share To Win draw on Facebook.
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TORONTO TOY FAIR MAY 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
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Please note that all exhibitor and dealer spaces have been filled. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please email us at totoyfair@gmail.com

Octoyberfest 2013 Exclusive Retro Mego Style "Guardian" Figure

We are pleased to officially announce our next show exclusive, the limited edition (20 total) custom retro Mego-style Guardian 8" figure! 

The leader of Alpha Flight is dressed for action in his distinctive attire, with a fully articulated body! Designed and built by Mego Ed, this true north hero fits in perfectly with the rest of your Mego Superheroes collection and features card art by Toronto artist Christopher Yao. Once again, this figure will be available only at Octoyberfest 2013 at the Mego Museum area (tables 8 and 9, please see floor plan for exact location).

Price for this instant collectible will be $50 at the show. We will be taking limited pre-orders of the figure for those attending the show (conditions apply, we will make an announcement if the figure is pre-sold out). Please email totoyfair@gmail.com to reserve yours today!

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Octoyberfest 2013 Event Schedule

Octoyberfest 2013 Event Schedule*

9:00 am:
Early bird admission ($10)
Show floor opens to early bird attendees
Exclusive custom He-Man and Guardian figures available for sale
Custom figure contest entries/ drop off 
Video game tournaments registration opens 
Hourly prize raffle ticket sales begin
Costume contest registration opens

10:00 am:
General admission ($5)
Show floor opens to general admission attendees
Geek photo booth opens
Blaster range opens

10:45 am:
Video game tournament registration closes
Hourly prize raffle draw

11:00 am:
Video game tournaments begin

11:45 am:
Hourly prize raffle draw

12:45 pm:
Hourly prize raffle draw

1:45 pm:
Hourly prize raffle draw

2:45 pm:
Hourly prize raffle draw

3:00 pm:
Video game tournaments end and awards
Custom figure contest closes
Geek photo booth closes
Blaster range closes

3:15 pm
Custom figure contest judging and awards

3:30 pm
Costume contest judging and awards

3:45 pm
Hourly prize raffle draw
Door prize draw
Custom figure contest entries pick-up

4:00 pm
Show floor closes to all attendees

*Schedule subject to change

Octoyberfest 2013 Prize Raffle Schedule

Prize/ Charity Raffle Schedule Revealed!

Plan your visit to the upcoming Octoyberfest 2013 to win the prizes you want most!

Every paid admission will entitle you to one ballot (two ballots for early bird attendees) for a chance to win the Lego Star Wars Exclusive Ultimate Collector Series R2-D2 (brand new, in box; draw will be at end of show, at 4pm; must have valid email address to confirm prize).

Charity Prize Raffle Rules (all proceeds will be donated in support of Kerry's Place Autism Services). You can purchase as many entries as you want ($2 ea, 3/$5, 8/$10, and best value is 20/$20) but you must be there to claim your prize in person (within 10 min. of number being called and posted, after which time a new number will be drawn and posted).

For item photos and descriptions, please click here.

Times/ Prizes are as follows:

10:45 am: Sailor Moon and Robots in Disguise
Draw 1: Ultra Magnus Platinum Edition (MSRP $69.99) 
Draw 2: Unplugged Expo Ultimate Prize Pack (MSRP $169)
Draw 3: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-17 Prowl Figure (MSRP $90)

11:45 am: Monsters of the Big & Small Screens
Draw 1: Vintage 1978 Close Encounters of the Third Kind Trading Card  Box (MSRP $40)
Draw 2: Shrek 2 Collectible Bust (MSRP $39.99)
Draw 3: True Blood Bill Compton Bust (MSRP $69.99)

12:45 pm: Family Fun
Draw 1: $50 Boston Pizza  Gift Certificate
Draw 2: Dave & Busters Gift Basket containing tickets, prizes, power cards and more ($75 Value)
Draw 3: 11 passes to Laser Quest (valid at any location) ($93.50 Value)  

1:45 pm: Jet Packs and Proton Packs
Draw 1: Mega Mandalorian Prize Pack (MSRP $120)
Draw 2: Ghostbusters II 2-Pack with 12" Ray Stanz and Egon Spengler Figures (MSRP $119.99)

2:45 pm: Diabolical Delinquents and Death Defying Heroes
Draw 1: Arkham Asylum Deluxe Killer Croc Figure (MSRP $69.99)
Draw 2: Play Arts Kai Arkham City Harley Quinn Figure (MSRP $64.99)
Draw 3: Death and Return of Superman Omnibus hardcover 1st printing (MSRP $99.99)
Draw 4: Green Lantern Emerald Knights Sinestro Maquette (MSRP $99.99)

3:45 pm: Simply Marvel-ous! 
Draw 1: Magnificent Marvel Entertainment Prize Pack (including Marvel Heroes DVD Collection, MSRP $60 and Essential Amazing Spiderman Vol. 8, MSRP $27.25)
Draw 2: Kotobukia Captain America Statue (MSRP $225)

Octoyberfest 2013 Costume Contest

We are pleased to announce our Octoyberfest 2013 Costume Contest Sponsor, Spirit Halloween!



Show off your coolest, scariest or cutest costume for a chance to win a FREE costume* from Spirit Halloween!

Strut your stuff before our special guest judge, the Toronto Joker himself, in a fun-for-all-ages competition to see who will take home the first ever crown for Best Costume at Octoyberfest!

Toronto Joker
Octoyberfest 2013 Costume Contest Guest Judge
http://www.thatjokerguy.com
The contest will take place at 3:30pm in the show lobby area (please see floor plan for location)
There are two top prizes to be given away; One each for the adult (13 and over) and child (12 and under)
categories.

Meanwhile, for all of your Halloween costuming and decorating needs, visit http://www.spirithalloweentoronto.com

*Terms and conditions apply. Prize certificates valid only at Spirit Halloween North York (2625 Weston Rd.) and Woodbridge (25 Woodstream Blvd.) locations through the end of October 2013. Prize certificates are non-transferable and have no cash value. 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Octoyberfest 2013 Official Floor Plan and Exhibitor List


Please note that all exhibitor and dealer spaces have been filled. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please email us at totoyfair@gmail.com

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Please note that all exhibitor and dealer spaces have been filled. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please email us at totoyfair@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Hourly Prize Raffle In Support of Kerry's Place Autism Services

Octoyberfest is set to deliver our greatest prize offerings yet, with a combined value of over $1500!

We are pleased to announce these amazing items which you can win in our hourly charity raffle, in support of Kerry's Place Autism Services! These draws will be starting at 10:45 am and will be running every hour after that until our final draw at 3:45 pm. For a complete raffle schedule and official rules, please click here.


Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-17 Prowl Figure (MSRP $90)
Draw at 10:45 am
Donated by Imperium Games and Collectibleshttps://www.facebook.com/imperium.collectibles

Ghostbusters II 2-Pack with 12" Ray Stantz & Egon Spengler Figures (MSRP $119.99)
Draw at 1:45 pm
Donated by Temple of Toys
https://www.facebook.com/TempleOfToys 

The Essential "Amazing Spiderman" Vol. 8 (MSRP $27.25)
Draw at 3:45 pm
Donated by Underdog Toys
https://www.facebook.com/UnderdogToys

Full box (36 mint sealed packs) of vintage (1978) Close Encounters Of The Third Kind trading cards (MSRP $40)
Draw at 11:45 am
Donated by Fastball Collectibles
http://www.fastballcollectibles.com
Green Lantern Emerald Knights Sinestro Maquette (MSRP $99.99)
Draw at 2:45 pm
Donated by Comic Book Lounge and Gallery
http://comicbooklounge.com/


Marvel Heroes DVD Collection (MSRP $60)
Draw at 3:45 pm
Includes X-Men, X2, X-Men 3: The Last Stand, Fantastic Four,
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Daredevil and Elektra
Donated by Prime Time Fashionz 

Shrek 2 Collectible Bust (MSRP $39.99)
Draw at 11:45 am
Donated by Gotham Central Comics & Collectibles
https://www.facebook.com/gothamcentral

True Blood Bill Compton Bust (MSRP $69.99)
Draw at 11:45 am
Donated by Gotham Central Comics & Collectibles
https://www.facebook.com/gothamcentral
Play Arts Kai Arkham City Figure No. 5 Harley Quinn (MSRP $64.99)
Draw at 2:45 pm
Donated by Gotham Central Comics & Collectibles
https://www.facebook.com/gothamcentral

Ultra Magnus Platinum Edition (MSRP $69.99)
Draw at 10:45 am
Donated by the Toy Society
https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeToySociety

Kotobukia Captain America Statue (MSRP $225)
Draw at 3:45 pm
Donated by Paradise Comics
http://paradisecomics.com/

Mega Mandalorian Prize Pack (MSRP $120)
Draw at 1:45 pm
Titanium Series Ultra Die Cast Slave 1
Power of the Force "300th Figure" Boba Fett
11 x 17 Boba Fett Lithograph signed by Star Wars
Original Trilogy actor Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and
artist Shane Kirshenblatt
Donated by Temple of Toys
https://www.facebook.com/TempleOfToys
Shane Kirshenblatt
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shane-Kirshenblatt/273576889321820

Death and Return of Superman Omnibus (hardcover, first printing, MSRP $99.99)
Draw at 2:45 pm
Donated by 3rd Quadrant
https://www.facebook.com/pages/3rd-Quadrant-Comics/157012607674893 
Deluxe Arkham Asylum Killer Croc Figure (MSRP $69.99)
Draw at 2:45 pm
Donated by Dragon's Realm
9661 Jane St  Vaughan, ON L6A 3X5
(905) 879-9636

Unplugged Expo Ultimate Prize Pack (MSRP $169)
Draw at 10:45 am
Two weekend passes to Unplugged Expo
Exclusive Sailor Moon poster signed by original cast members
Donated by Unplugged Expo
https://www.facebook.com/unpluggedexpo

Dave & Busters Gift Basket with tickets, prizes power cards and more! ($75 value)
Draw at 12:45 pm
Donated by Dave & Busters
http://www.daveandbusters.com/default.aspx
Boston Pizza $50 Gift Certificate
Draw at 12:45 pm
Donated by Boston Pizza Vaughanhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-Pizza-Vaughan/356064891077511
11 Passes to Laser Quest (valid at any location, $93.50 value)
Draw at 12:45 pm
Donated by Laser Questhttp://www.laserquest.com/

Raffles will be running all day (starting at 10:45 am) at Octoyberfest! For the raffle schedule and official rules, please click here.



Friday, September 6, 2013

Octoyberfest 2013 Video Game Tournaments by Video Games Express

We are pleased to announce that registration for our video gaming tournaments (hosted by Video Game Express) at Octoyberfest 2013 is officially open. 

After an online poll to determine which games would be most popular, we have decided to run tournaments featuring Mario Kart Wii, Super Street Fighter II (SNES) and Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube). 

The tournaments will start at 11 am, giving early bird and regular attendees an opportunity to shop both before and after the tournaments run. As a matter of fact, the winner of each tournament will have the opportunity for some extra shopping as we will be awarding a $50 Octoyberfest voucher (which can be spent at any exhibitor booth at the show) as top prize!

The entry fee for each tournament is $5, to be paid at the show upon registration. The tournaments will be open to participants of all ages (all must have a valid show admission for Octoyberfest), though anyone under the age of 18 must have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. 

Pre-registration can be done either online (send your first and last name along with your choice of game via email to totoyfair@gmail.com, Subject: Video Game Tournament 2013) or in person at Video Game Express (10737 Yonge St. #12, Richmond Hill). Walk-in registrations are also welcome the day of the show, but you must register no later than 10:45 in the VGX Video Gaming area. Limited spaces are available for each tournament and we will announce if any are full prior to the show.

VGX will also be hosting gaming demos throughout the day and offering their huge selection of games for systems both retro and new. Want to request a specific game for the show? Visit http://www.facebook.com/VGXgaming

Three $50 Octoyberfest 2013 prize vouchers up for grabs!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Octoyberfest 2013 Partners with Boston Pizza and Dave & Busters

We are pleased to announce the newly formed partnerships with Boston Pizza, Dave & Busters and Spirit Halloween Toronto!



Boston Pizza Vaughan (at 50 Interchange Way, just a 2 min walk from the Toscana Banquet Hall) will be awarding the first 150 attendees with a coupon for $5 off (with a meal purchase of $25 or more) and for the first 150 children under 10 (who already get free admission to Octoyberfest with a paying adult), a "Kids Eat Free!" coupon! They have also generously donated a $50 gift certificate for our raffle, in support of Kerry's Place Autism Services.
Boston Pizza Vaughan Official Facebook Page




Dave & Busters (at 120 Interchange Way) is also just a hop, skip and jump away and is the perfect place to continue the fun when Octoyberfest is done! The D&B Street Team will be bringing their own brand of fun to the event, plus a coupon that will give you $10 free game play with the purchase of a $10 power card. Want to get a head start? D & B has donated a gift basket with tickets, power cards, prizes and more ($75 value) which will be up for grabs during our raffle!
 Dave & Busters Official Website




Spirit Halloween Toronto will be sponsoring our costume contest (details to be announced) and providing on-site coupons for 20% any one item (in store) at their North York and Woodbridge locations.
Spirit of Halloween Toronto Website






Thursday, August 29, 2013

Intoystellar 2015 Custom Figure Showdown by Happy Worker

Back by popular demand, Toronto Toy Fair and Happy Worker (Toronto-based toy maker) are pleased to announce our next Custom Figure Showdown, taking place at Intoystellar 2015 (Sunday October 25, 2015 at Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Avenue, 12 - 5 pm).

Show off your toy-crafting, creativity and customization skills in a fun-for-all competition, now with categories for both adults and kids!

Print out the information sheet below (optional)



Figure award categories:

Adult Categories 
(Participants 15 and up)

 Best Variant Figure
Using an existing figure of your choice, create a never-before-seen variant! The final product must still be recognizable as the chosen
character (don't transform into a completely
different character!). Judging criteria will be based on originality of design ("before photos" must be provided) and execution (paint and sculpt).  Bonus marks for playability and toy awesomeness!

Best Original Figure
Create a figure based on a character that has never previously been available as a toy! This can be an existing character or one that you have created yourself. Judging criteria will be based on creativity and/or accuracy (if original concept, please provide examples of
reference and thought process; if based on an   existing unproduced character, provide
reference images of character) and execution (paint and sculpt).  Bonus marks for playability and toy awesomeness!

Kids Categories 

Best Figure (Ages 11-14)
The sky is the limit! Create a figure based on your favourite character (from comics, films, tv or video games), a totally new variant, or one from your own imagination!
Judging criteria will be based on creativity and execution (paint and sculpt).  Bonus marks for playability and toy awesomeness!


Best Figure Design (Ages 7 - 10)
Create your very own character as a full colour drawing and write a backstory (no more than one page) for a chance to win a figure of that character built/sculpted and painted by one of our very own professional customizers!

 Prizes
Adult contenders in each category will be  competing for a medal of honour and a $50 gift card from Deserres.

 Winners from the kids categories (one per age group/ category) will receive a medal of honour and a $25 gift card from Deserres.

Visit our Custom Corner page for advice on materials, tools, techniques, local supplier info

To enter, bring your contest submission to the Intoystellar event at any time from the start of the show (early bird admission $10 at 11 am, general admission $5 at 12 pm) until official judging takes place at 4:15 pm. All participants must have paid admission (or for kids aged 7-10, be accompanied by an adult with paid admission) to be eligible for prize consideration.

Contest Rules:

1. Contest open to entries of all figure formats and sizes (including Pop! Vinyl Customs) and each participant may submit as many entries per applicable category as desired.

 2. Any entries depicting nudity, sexual content, foul language, representations of drug and/or alchohol use, or discrimination of any kind (i.e. race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) are prohibited and will be immediately disqualified from the competition.

3. Both articulated (poseable) and posed (statue) entries welcome. Unless specified in the contest category description, figures can be either built from scratch or by combining/ modifying existing figures. For those new to customizing, visit our Custom Corner page for advice on materials, tools, techniques and local supplier info

4. Custom figure area will be supervised during the duration of the event, however, Toronto Toy Fair assumes no responsibility for accidental breakage or loss during this time.

5. Contact info must be provided at time of submission. Participants do not have to be present during judging, however, figures and prizes not collected at the end of the show must be picked up from a Richmond Hill location at a time to be arranged with show management. In the event that the participant is unreachable by the contact info provided within one week following the event, entries will be destroyed and prizes (if applicable) will be awarded to the next runner up.

6. By entering the contest, you agree that any photos of your entry may be used in conjunction with promotional efforts carried out by Toronto Toy Fair or its associates.

7. While team entries are permitted (provided that each member is within the specified age bracket of the category in question), only one prize will be awarded per category/ entry.

8. With respect to intellectual property/ artistic integrity and the creativity criteria of the competition, any work found to be copied directly from an custom figure by a different artist will be disqualified.

9. Sale of contest entry or entries is prohibited at Intoystellar, with the exception of those who have rented exhibition space (Secure online applications and mail-in form requests can be found here.)

Please feel free to email us at totoyfair@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Monday, July 29, 2013

*Pre-Sold Out* Octoyberfest 2013 Exclusive "Fright Zone He-Man" Sneak Peek

*Updated Oct. 5, 2013

*Pre-Sold Out* Please note that at this time, the allotted number of "Fright Zone He-Man" figures created specifically for the show have all been pre-sold and accounted for. However, Mast-Er- Custom has let us know that he is currently working on a few additional figures, which can be pre-ordered directly from him at the show between 11 am-2pm.

*Updated Sept. 19, 2013*

We are pleased to give you the first glimpses of our exclusive limited edition custom figure, available only at the upcoming Octoyberfest show: Fright Zone He-Man (sculpted and painted by Mast-Er-Custom and conceived in partnership with the Octoyberfest team).

This highly detailed figure is fully articulated, fitting in perfectly with the rest of your Masters of the Universe Classics collection. It will feature interchangeable heads (the Slime Pit skull which is also compatible with Demo-Man!), a branch back-plate, Fright Zone Power Sword, battle axe, shield and armour and presented in a custom MOTUC package. There will be a very limited quantity available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Price for this instant collectible will be $130 at the show. We will be taking limited pre-orders of the figure for those attending the show (conditions apply, we will make an announcement if the figure is pre-sold out). Please email totoyfair@gmail.com to reserve your figure today!


Actual packaging may vary slightly


Close-up



Included accessories



Front View



Back View



Remove armour to reveal branding by the Evil Horde!



Alternate Slime Pit head!




Alternate Slime Pit head also compatible with Demo-Man!




Character bio on back of card
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