Space, glorious space

The first thing I noticed when I entered the convention hall was the generous amount of space. The event was held at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Halls 401 and 402. The area kinda reminded me of our convention center at the World Trade Center in Manila. It was certainly smaller than the Moscone Center in San Francisco but was definitely a behemoth compared to the can-of-sardines Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall where we usually hold our own local comic con.

What I liked about the floor plan were the pedestrian-friendly aisles in between booths. These provided ample space not only for curious passers-by but also for those who loitered around, like stubborn mules firmly planted in the middle of the road. Of course, at WonderCon ample space was an understatement but sufficient breathing space at STGCC was certainly a pleasant surprise. Unlike during our conventions in Manila where our fire marshals (Do we even have these?) struggle with having nightmares and where our physicists boggle at the occurrence of how two separate bodies can occupy the same space at the same time - with all those people crammed in such tiny confinements. Hand to crotch and face to armpit action. Haay, kaka-miss ang ToyCon natin.