Collectors and Hobbyists Assemble: Get up to 80% off on Must-Have Toys and Collectibles at Shopee Collector's World

MANILA, AUGUST 10, 2021 - Collecting toys and trading cards was a valuable part of childhood for many of us. There’s something wonderful about sharing a special camaraderie with fellow players and collectors in the community, enjoying the thrill of hunting down a much-coveted piece, or simply finding happiness in small things. As we spent more time at home over the past year and a half, a lot of us turned to childhood nostalgia for comfort, rekindling and deepening our passion for these interests. 

This August 9-22, check out Shopee Collector’s World, where you can find hard-to-find and specialty items for a wide variety of fandoms and communities while enjoying discounts up to 80% off. 

Join the card collecting hype which recently made a big comeback during Trading Cards World on August 12-13, find cute and colorful vinyl figures for all your fandoms during Funko Pop World on August 14-15, and immerse yourself in your favorite movie franchise by getting collectibles during Movie Merch World on August 16-17. Meanwhile, support your favorite anime and manga creators during Anime Merch World on August 18-19 and complete your album, photo card, and lightstick collections during K-Pop Merch World on August 20-21. Find discounts on all these merchandise and more during the category-wide sale until August 11 and again on August 22. 

You can also enjoy shopping for Shopee-exclusive items from top collectibles shops such as Big Boys, Bully Boys, Hobbiestocks, Comic Odyssey, Monster Pulls, Gundam, Hubbyte, CNA, NCAT, and a lot more. 

Check out our top picks: 

For the otakus

Recreate your favorite Naruto scene with Hubbyte Toy Store’s Shopee-exclusive Nendoroid Deidara Action Figure. Join the destructive member of the infamous Akatsuki clan on his adventures. 

For K-Pop stans

Smooth like butter, like a criminal undercover~ N.Cat’s BTS Butter Album is a must-have for all ARMYs. Aside from the album, it also contains a poster. Choose between the Cream or Peaches version, or get both for your K-Pop shrine! 

For trading cards buffs

Relive the magic of the card games of your childhood with these Mayday Games Card Sleeves. Each sleeve is expertly crafted to fit all of your favorite games with cards sized 63.5x88mm. Use it for A Game of Thrones LCG, Dominant Species, and more. 

For Funko Pop collectors

Hardcore NBA fans, don’t miss out on the chance to get this vinyl Michael Jordan Funko Pop. Build your dream team by adding your other favorite basketball players to your collection. Get this piece from Hobbiestock for an exclusive discount of only ₱810 from August 13-22.

For the superhero movie fans

No DC fan’s collection is complete without this Shopee-exclusive Batman Action Figure. With 22 moving parts, you can set this figure into a variety of dynamic action poses. It’s also highly detailed, featuring a Grapnel Launcher and Batarang that brings the DC superhero to life.

Grow your collection from home with more action figures, trading cards, and merchandise at https://shopee.ph/m/collectors-world. 

Or if you’re a hobbyist looking to help others build their own collections, sign up as a Shopee seller at https://bit.ly/ShopeeSellerSignUp. 

Stay safe at home by going cashless with ShopeePay, your all-in-one e-wallet which you can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at multiple merchants nationwide. Top up your ShopeePay wallet through your debit card and online banking to enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 50% Bills Cashback when you pay for Meralco, Maynilad, and more; discounted load up to 50% off; ₱10 mobile data for only ₱1; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

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About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

About Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

Tsinelas to Superheroes: The Elmer Padilla Story

From salt-powered lamps to the legendary karaoke machine, stories of Filipino ingenuity and creativity have always inspired us, as well as people all over the world. Now, we take a look at the latest among our countrymen to be recognized on the international stage for his brilliance.

Last September, Elmer Padilla made headlines when his handmade action figures, made of recycled tsinelas, were posted on Facebook. He has since made an appearance on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, and his work was even handed to Thor: Ragnarok actors Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, who praised Elmer’s depictions of their characters.

Elmer has always loved action figures, though he could never really afford them as a child. He turned to his creativity at a young age so that he could make his own. “Nine years old po ako noong magstart ako sa paggawa. Hindi pa po character ang mga ginagawa ko noon. Bangka-bangka lang po gamit ang mga tsinelas na sira hanggang sa nakakabuo na ako ng mga robot sa sarili kong imahinasyon. Hanggang sa nahilig ako sa mga action figures sa movie. Sinubukan ko na po gumaya ng mga action figures. (I was nine years old when I started making these. At the time, I didn’t make characters. I just made boats out of broken flip-flops until I was able to make robots of my own imagination. Then, I began taking an interest in action figures from movies. At that point, I tried imitating action figures.),” he said.

Originally hailing from Samar, Elmer, his wife, and two daughters recently moved to Imus, Cavite to try and fulfill his dream of making and selling action figures. It was here that he was discovered selling his tsinelas action figures on the streets, and from there, his fame skyrocketed.

Today, Elmer receives guidance from Jerry Santos, a toymaker who makes life-sized statues for his store, Jerry’s Life-Size Statues and Collectibles. Orders for his work have piled up so much, he can barely keep up with demand. “Actually, sa isang araw, nakakatanggap kami ng 70 orders. Yung iba hindi na niya nasasagot sa social media dahil nga medyo busy na rin talaga. Akala nila suplado si Elmer pero talagang marami lang talagang dating ng order. (Actually, in a single day, we can receive up to 70 orders. He can’t respond to the others on social media because he’s really busy. They think Elmer is being snobbish, but really, there are just so many orders coming in.),” Jerry Santos said.

Elmer’s primary expense in making his action figures has been the purchase of MIGHTY BOND. Sometimes, when he runs out of money, he’d just buy ordinary shoe glue, but this lowers the quality of his work. “Kapag ordinaryong shoe glue lang talaga, madaling matanggal ang dikit kapag natutuyo na. Kapag MIGHTY BOND ang gamit ko, mabilis dumikit at matibay kahit na yung sa mga parte pa ng action figures na mahirap dumikit gaya nung mga wires at plastic. (When I use just ordinary shoe glue, the stickiness easily fades when it dries. When I use MIGHTY BOND, it sticks quickly and it stays sturdy, even with the parts of the action figures that are hard to glue like wires and plastic.),” he said.

Right now, Elmer’s income from his craft remains a little slow, as it’s just him working on fulfilling the orders. Already, though, he’s being courted by international flip-flop brands hoping to become his supplier. And in the coming days, he’s going to personally hand action figures to President Duterte and President Trump, during the ASEAN Summit.

In spite of rising fame and fortune, Elmer’s dreams remain squarely grounded at home. He wants to be able to buy a house for his family, and buy whatever they need. With all the hard work he puts in for his family, he truly is as good as the superheroes he depicts.