Following its participation in several major designer toy and collectibles exhibitions across Singapore and Thailand, the SWAPBOXO founding team continued its Southeast Asia market journey by attending ACX 2026 (Anime & Cosplay Expo) in Manila on July 19. The visit provided an opportunity to further engage with the local anime, designer toy, and collectibles community while connecting with collectors, creators, retailers, and industry partners from the Philippines and beyond.
While previous international exhibitions gave the team a broader understanding of the Southeast Asian collectibles market, ACX 2026 offered a deeper perspective into the Philippine collecting community. Through direct conversations with collectors and industry participants, the team gained valuable insights into local collecting habits, the challenges of secondary-market transactions, and the unique characteristics of the country’s growing collectibles culture.
Throughout the event, the team observed that the Philippines has developed a vibrant and highly engaged community of collectors. From blind boxes and designer toys to anime figures and limited-edition collectibles, demand for buying, selling, and trading continues to grow. At the same time, collectors consistently highlighted the importance of authenticity, product condition, transaction security, transparent pricing, and a marketplace they can trust.
These first-hand market insights closely align with SWAPBOXO’s long-term vision and further reinforce the company’s commitment to building a professional, trusted marketplace dedicated to pre-owned designer toys and collectibles.
SWAPBOXO believes that a successful secondary marketplace should be more than simply a platform connecting buyers and sellers. It should serve as an ecosystem that supports collector communities, encourages meaningful engagement, and promotes sustainable value within the collectibles industry. Looking ahead, the company will continue enhancing its transaction protection system, community features, and cross-border trading capabilities to provide collectors worldwide with a safer, more transparent, and more efficient trading experience.
By participating in major industry events across multiple countries, SWAPBOXO has developed a broader and more comprehensive understanding of the Asian collectibles market. Despite differences in collecting cultures across regions, one common trend has become increasingly clear: collectors everywhere are seeking a trustworthy platform that enables secure, transparent, and convenient transactions. Addressing these shared needs will remain a key priority as the company continues to develop its platform.
For SWAPBOXO, ACX 2026 represented more than another industry exhibition—it marked another meaningful step in the company’s global expansion journey. The team will continue participating in leading designer toy and collectibles events around the world, working closely with brands, creators, collectors, and industry partners while continuously gathering market insights to refine its products and services.
Guided by market demand and a user-first philosophy, SWAPBOXO remains committed to advancing the global pre-owned designer toy marketplace. The company aims to build a trusted platform that connects collectors worldwide, making it easier for every treasured collectible to find its next appreciative owner.