Meet the toy collector in Singapore who turned his passion into a thriving lifestyle
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Benjamin Wong is a toy collector in Singapore who turned his passion into a thriving lifestyle.
By Clement Teo
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Growing up, the vibrant world of cartoon series like He-Man, Mask and Dinoriders captivated his imagination.
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His collection includes a lot of Transformers figurines.
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He also collects Marvel merchandise such as these.
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“Back in the day, when you tell people you like toys and collect them, they’d give you a strange look,” he recalled.
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Wong's true dive into the world of tangible play began during his Polytechnic days, when Gundam model kits became his chosen medium.
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His growing stature among toy collectors has also led to collaborations with Ikea Singapore and MyRepublic.
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His journey is a testament to how a childhood passion, nurtured with dedication, can blossom into a fulfilling endeavour.
By Clement Teo
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