The AsiaPOP Comicon has been a launchpad, or at the very least a liberally curated space to create more buzz, for exclusive or unique merchandise and gaming gear. Here are Super’s favorites.
Mars Ravelo superheroes
What: Quality knickknacks and useful collectibles printed with images of Captain Barbell, Darna and Lastikman, including a new range of designs that feature the Pinoy superheroes as cute and child-friendly.
Price: P175-P475
Where to buy: ABS-CBN Studio Experience, Trinoma; ABS-CBN store, Glorietta; abs-cbnstore.com
Ideal Vision gamer specs
What: It’s called Gamespecs, limited-edition eyewear that’s meant to prevent eyes from drying up and reduce glare and eye fatigue. Its frames are a throwback to the 1990s Italian comics “Diabolik.” There’s also Antepara, a trendy set of eyewear which doubles as gamer specs, in sleek colored frames.
Price: Gamespecs, P3,995; Antepara trendy eyewear P1,995
Where to buy: Ideal Vision Center branches
Vans X Marvel
What: Marvel superhero-themed sneakers and backpacks
Price: P3,600-P5,300
Where to buy: Vans boutiques, major shopping mall outlets
OliveCubes mini backpacks
What: Small backpacks with see-through plastic compartment that’s meant to be customized with knickknacks and cute little OliveCubes plushies
Price: P800-P1,000 for bags; P200-P250 for plush dolls
Where to buy: OliveCubes.com; @olivecubes on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter