Hong Kong

Waaah!!! That's soooo cool!!! My friends and I were going to go there, but then decided it was waaay too dangerous for us teenagers, so now we're gunna go to Seoul!!! The 3 most expensive city in the world! yey money blowing! Lol. So how was your trip? Anything disturbing/different/cool there?! I hear there's lots of English and Russian speaking people, Is that so?

Waaah!!! That's soooo cool!!! My friends and I were going to go there, but then decided it was waaay too dangerous for us teenagers, so now we're gunna go to Seoul!!! The 3 most expensive city in the world! yey money blowing! Lol. So how was your trip? Anything disturbing/different/cool there?! I hear there's lots of English and Russian speaking people, Is that so?

Waaah!!! That's soooo cool!!! My friends and I were going to go there, but then decided it was waaay too dangerous for us teenagers, so now we're gunna go to Seoul!!! The 3 most expensive city in the world! yey money blowing! Lol. So how was your trip? Anything disturbing/different/cool there?! I hear there's lots of English and Russian speaking people, Is that so?

Waaah!!! That's soooo cool!!! My friends and I were going to go there, but then decided it was waaay too dangerous for us teenagers, so now we're gunna go to Seoul!!! The 3 most expensive city in the world! yey money blowing! Lol. So how was your trip? Anything disturbing/different/cool there?! I hear there's lots of English and Russian speaking people, Is that so?

Lol creepy, I know everywhere where you went from my trip last month lol. I have walked down pretty much all those streets you took a picture of.

Lol creepy, I know everywhere where you went from my trip last month lol. I have walked down pretty much all those streets you took a picture of.

Lol creepy, I know everywhere where you went from my trip last month lol. I have walked down pretty much all those streets you took a picture of.

Lol creepy, I know everywhere where you went from my trip last month lol. I have walked down pretty much all those streets you took a picture of.

One city I would like to visit some day thats for sure

One city I would like to visit some day thats for sure

One city I would like to visit some day thats for sure

One city I would like to visit some day thats for sure

ah siew yook fan, I think it's called roasted pork rice. I haven't have a good one for quite a while.

ah siew yook fan, I think it's called roasted pork rice. I haven't have a good one for quite a while.

ah siew yook fan, I think it's called roasted pork rice. I haven't have a good one for quite a while.

ah siew yook fan, I think it's called roasted pork rice. I haven't have a good one for quite a while.

Some nice pictures you have got that. The water over at the harbour looks lovely ^^

I think Siew Yook Fan/Siew Yuk Fan is roast pork. It's really delicious buy fattening ^^;

Some nice pictures you have got that. The water over at the harbour looks lovely ^^

I think Siew Yook Fan/Siew Yuk Fan is roast pork. It's really delicious buy fattening ^^;

Some nice pictures you have got that. The water over at the harbour looks lovely ^^

I think Siew Yook Fan/Siew Yuk Fan is roast pork. It's really delicious buy fattening ^^;

Some nice pictures you have got that. The water over at the harbour looks lovely ^^

I think Siew Yook Fan/Siew Yuk Fan is roast pork. It's really delicious buy fattening ^^;

LOL..well your one better than me. I can only seem to remember figure release dates these days.

Nice pictures too ^^ I would love to visit a foreign country. I've yet to travel out of the US.

LOL..well your one better than me. I can only seem to remember figure release dates these days.

Nice pictures too ^^ I would love to visit a foreign country. I've yet to travel out of the US.

LOL..well your one better than me. I can only seem to remember figure release dates these days.

Nice pictures too ^^ I would love to visit a foreign country. I've yet to travel out of the US.

LOL..well your one better than me. I can only seem to remember figure release dates these days.

Nice pictures too ^^ I would love to visit a foreign country. I've yet to travel out of the US.

Danny, the poster with the two girls, the one to the left is Gillian, and the right is Charlene.

Danny, the poster with the two girls, the one to the left is Gillian, and the right is Charlene.

Danny, the poster with the two girls, the one to the left is Gillian, and the right is Charlene.

Danny, the poster with the two girls, the one to the left is Gillian, and the right is Charlene.

if tokyo has their akihabara, hong kong has their Mongkok area, HK's toy district ^^

got this article from a local filipino toy collecting group, Pinoy Toy Kolektor (http://ptk.14.forumer.com/)

Anyway, in Hong Kong island itself, there are 2-3 main areas to shop, all streets can be located from the free tourist maps you get from the airport, BUT if you have to ask a local in English, be prepared for some blank stares. The police are pretty obliging though, if you can spot one in the crowded streets.

VERY IMPORTANT: The shops don't open early. Shops on HK island open around 11~12pm. Shops in Mongkok open around 2~4pm. You can set out early to locate the shops first, but you'll have to wait till afternoon before you can open your wallet. Ask for the price politely, and DON'T BARGAIN unless you're serious about buying the toy. Rule of thumb: You see the price tag and can afford it, ask for a better price and don't haggle too much. You see no price tag? It's gonna cost you at least HK$1500 and up. It doesn't help if you're recognizably non-local... so stick to toys with price tags unless you're seriously gonna splurge.

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Causeway Bay branch. This great discount store is located behind SOGO on Lockhart Rd. I don't have the exact address, but all you have to do is lookout for a signboard with a Gundam head on it, The entrance is a dimly lit stairway, but the store has plenty to offer the bargain seeker. Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!Smile

I've heard stories of shops(entire buildings rather ) in Japan's Akihabara district(the techno-geeks dream heaven dito!) that have much much much more to offer in terms of display.... scary.

Other sources of information

- Hotel Yellow pages.. it has a 5- page directory listing of toyshops... have fun trying to call them up one by one and then try to get them to describe how to get to their shop...hehe... I didn't have the time to try this while I was there.

- Hongkong Local Toy Magazines. These are availble at NEwstands but sell out rapidly. They often contain advertisements by HK toyshops as to where one can find them. If the text in the ad is in Mandarin, have the Hotel reception Staff write a translation for you the address.

There are 2 types of mags, one is Hyper Model, containing only coverage of Model kits such as Gundams, Resin kits of Anime characters etc---- easy to find. The second Mag is the one to hunt down. Sells out really fast but has coverage of mostly everything involving Japanese toys. Gashas, Bots, busts, lifesize anime porn love dolls(no joke!)... each mag sells at 120 HK$ ... roughly 840 Php... but has lots of pics and custom jobs

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

4. Kahilera ng street where TOYZONE HK (Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St) is Causeway Bay Shopping Center. Sa basement floor nun, you will find ANIMATE and some other shops. There are some toy and comic shops sa second and third floor.

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

8. ComixBox 2 is also located at the unit 5 basement of China Minmetals tower, 79 chatham road south, tsimshatsui, Kowloon - there's a lot of DC Direct stuff there.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!

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here are some toy shopping hot spots courtesy of V2 of Mechapinoy (http://www.mechapinoy.net)

Toy shopping spots in Hong Kong:

Causeway Bay:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-causeway-bay/

Wanchai:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-wanchai/

Mongkok:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-mongkok/

Sham Shui Po:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-sham-shui-po/

hope this helps ^^

if tokyo has their akihabara, hong kong has their Mongkok area, HK's toy district ^^

got this article from a local filipino toy collecting group, Pinoy Toy Kolektor (http://ptk.14.forumer.com/)

Anyway, in Hong Kong island itself, there are 2-3 main areas to shop, all streets can be located from the free tourist maps you get from the airport, BUT if you have to ask a local in English, be prepared for some blank stares. The police are pretty obliging though, if you can spot one in the crowded streets.

VERY IMPORTANT: The shops don't open early. Shops on HK island open around 11~12pm. Shops in Mongkok open around 2~4pm. You can set out early to locate the shops first, but you'll have to wait till afternoon before you can open your wallet. Ask for the price politely, and DON'T BARGAIN unless you're serious about buying the toy. Rule of thumb: You see the price tag and can afford it, ask for a better price and don't haggle too much. You see no price tag? It's gonna cost you at least HK$1500 and up. It doesn't help if you're recognizably non-local... so stick to toys with price tags unless you're seriously gonna splurge.

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Causeway Bay branch. This great discount store is located behind SOGO on Lockhart Rd. I don't have the exact address, but all you have to do is lookout for a signboard with a Gundam head on it, The entrance is a dimly lit stairway, but the store has plenty to offer the bargain seeker. Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!Smile

I've heard stories of shops(entire buildings rather ) in Japan's Akihabara district(the techno-geeks dream heaven dito!) that have much much much more to offer in terms of display.... scary.

Other sources of information

- Hotel Yellow pages.. it has a 5- page directory listing of toyshops... have fun trying to call them up one by one and then try to get them to describe how to get to their shop...hehe... I didn't have the time to try this while I was there.

- Hongkong Local Toy Magazines. These are availble at NEwstands but sell out rapidly. They often contain advertisements by HK toyshops as to where one can find them. If the text in the ad is in Mandarin, have the Hotel reception Staff write a translation for you the address.

There are 2 types of mags, one is Hyper Model, containing only coverage of Model kits such as Gundams, Resin kits of Anime characters etc---- easy to find. The second Mag is the one to hunt down. Sells out really fast but has coverage of mostly everything involving Japanese toys. Gashas, Bots, busts, lifesize anime porn love dolls(no joke!)... each mag sells at 120 HK$ ... roughly 840 Php... but has lots of pics and custom jobs

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

4. Kahilera ng street where TOYZONE HK (Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St) is Causeway Bay Shopping Center. Sa basement floor nun, you will find ANIMATE and some other shops. There are some toy and comic shops sa second and third floor.

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

8. ComixBox 2 is also located at the unit 5 basement of China Minmetals tower, 79 chatham road south, tsimshatsui, Kowloon - there's a lot of DC Direct stuff there.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!

=====================
here are some toy shopping hot spots courtesy of V2 of Mechapinoy (http://www.mechapinoy.net)

Toy shopping spots in Hong Kong:

Causeway Bay:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-causeway-bay/

Wanchai:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-wanchai/

Mongkok:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-mongkok/

Sham Shui Po:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-sham-shui-po/

hope this helps ^^

if tokyo has their akihabara, hong kong has their Mongkok area, HK's toy district ^^

got this article from a local filipino toy collecting group, Pinoy Toy Kolektor (http://ptk.14.forumer.com/)

Anyway, in Hong Kong island itself, there are 2-3 main areas to shop, all streets can be located from the free tourist maps you get from the airport, BUT if you have to ask a local in English, be prepared for some blank stares. The police are pretty obliging though, if you can spot one in the crowded streets.

VERY IMPORTANT: The shops don't open early. Shops on HK island open around 11~12pm. Shops in Mongkok open around 2~4pm. You can set out early to locate the shops first, but you'll have to wait till afternoon before you can open your wallet. Ask for the price politely, and DON'T BARGAIN unless you're serious about buying the toy. Rule of thumb: You see the price tag and can afford it, ask for a better price and don't haggle too much. You see no price tag? It's gonna cost you at least HK$1500 and up. It doesn't help if you're recognizably non-local... so stick to toys with price tags unless you're seriously gonna splurge.

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Causeway Bay branch. This great discount store is located behind SOGO on Lockhart Rd. I don't have the exact address, but all you have to do is lookout for a signboard with a Gundam head on it, The entrance is a dimly lit stairway, but the store has plenty to offer the bargain seeker. Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!Smile

I've heard stories of shops(entire buildings rather ) in Japan's Akihabara district(the techno-geeks dream heaven dito!) that have much much much more to offer in terms of display.... scary.

Other sources of information

- Hotel Yellow pages.. it has a 5- page directory listing of toyshops... have fun trying to call them up one by one and then try to get them to describe how to get to their shop...hehe... I didn't have the time to try this while I was there.

- Hongkong Local Toy Magazines. These are availble at NEwstands but sell out rapidly. They often contain advertisements by HK toyshops as to where one can find them. If the text in the ad is in Mandarin, have the Hotel reception Staff write a translation for you the address.

There are 2 types of mags, one is Hyper Model, containing only coverage of Model kits such as Gundams, Resin kits of Anime characters etc---- easy to find. The second Mag is the one to hunt down. Sells out really fast but has coverage of mostly everything involving Japanese toys. Gashas, Bots, busts, lifesize anime porn love dolls(no joke!)... each mag sells at 120 HK$ ... roughly 840 Php... but has lots of pics and custom jobs

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

4. Kahilera ng street where TOYZONE HK (Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St) is Causeway Bay Shopping Center. Sa basement floor nun, you will find ANIMATE and some other shops. There are some toy and comic shops sa second and third floor.

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

8. ComixBox 2 is also located at the unit 5 basement of China Minmetals tower, 79 chatham road south, tsimshatsui, Kowloon - there's a lot of DC Direct stuff there.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!

=====================
here are some toy shopping hot spots courtesy of V2 of Mechapinoy (http://www.mechapinoy.net)

Toy shopping spots in Hong Kong:

Causeway Bay:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-causeway-bay/

Wanchai:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-wanchai/

Mongkok:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-mongkok/

Sham Shui Po:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-sham-shui-po/

hope this helps ^^

if tokyo has their akihabara, hong kong has their Mongkok area, HK's toy district ^^

got this article from a local filipino toy collecting group, Pinoy Toy Kolektor (http://ptk.14.forumer.com/)

Anyway, in Hong Kong island itself, there are 2-3 main areas to shop, all streets can be located from the free tourist maps you get from the airport, BUT if you have to ask a local in English, be prepared for some blank stares. The police are pretty obliging though, if you can spot one in the crowded streets.

VERY IMPORTANT: The shops don't open early. Shops on HK island open around 11~12pm. Shops in Mongkok open around 2~4pm. You can set out early to locate the shops first, but you'll have to wait till afternoon before you can open your wallet. Ask for the price politely, and DON'T BARGAIN unless you're serious about buying the toy. Rule of thumb: You see the price tag and can afford it, ask for a better price and don't haggle too much. You see no price tag? It's gonna cost you at least HK$1500 and up. It doesn't help if you're recognizably non-local... so stick to toys with price tags unless you're seriously gonna splurge.

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Causeway Bay branch. This great discount store is located behind SOGO on Lockhart Rd. I don't have the exact address, but all you have to do is lookout for a signboard with a Gundam head on it, The entrance is a dimly lit stairway, but the store has plenty to offer the bargain seeker. Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

-------

In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!Smile

I've heard stories of shops(entire buildings rather ) in Japan's Akihabara district(the techno-geeks dream heaven dito!) that have much much much more to offer in terms of display.... scary.

Other sources of information

- Hotel Yellow pages.. it has a 5- page directory listing of toyshops... have fun trying to call them up one by one and then try to get them to describe how to get to their shop...hehe... I didn't have the time to try this while I was there.

- Hongkong Local Toy Magazines. These are availble at NEwstands but sell out rapidly. They often contain advertisements by HK toyshops as to where one can find them. If the text in the ad is in Mandarin, have the Hotel reception Staff write a translation for you the address.

There are 2 types of mags, one is Hyper Model, containing only coverage of Model kits such as Gundams, Resin kits of Anime characters etc---- easy to find. The second Mag is the one to hunt down. Sells out really fast but has coverage of mostly everything involving Japanese toys. Gashas, Bots, busts, lifesize anime porn love dolls(no joke!)... each mag sells at 120 HK$ ... roughly 840 Php... but has lots of pics and custom jobs

WANCHAI AREA
1. Tai Yuen St, just opposite the road from the exit of Wanchai MTR station. At least 3~4 shops selling mostly current toys, including most Bandai, Yamato etc releases. Look overhead for the signboards, ignore the unappealing store fronts and go right INSIDE for the goodies.

2. Wanchai Rd, there are 2 to 3 dept stores with toy shops inside as you walk along towards the direction of Causeway Bay. Look out for In-Zone building on the right side of the street, store on 2nd floor, and later, "Dong Fong 188" building on the left. You may not recognize the characters for "Dong Fong" but you can't miss the "188". Beware of staggering amount of porn vendors amidst the toy shops!

3. Right after Dong Fong 188 as you approach the junction, turn left towards Hennesy Road and you'll find the building numbered 302-308. There's a fantastic shop inside with loads of vintage toys, but little current stuff.

CAUSEWAY BAY
1. After Wanchai, head towards Causeway Bay (CWB) on foot, 'coz you'll be halfway between either nearest MTR stations anyway. At CWB, don't miss out SOGO, Mitsukoshi and Seibu dept stores - they might have some old stuff not carried by the usual toy sellers.

2. Kanto Hobby, Their main store in Mongkok, Kowloon is another great place to shop. Credit cards accepted.

3. Toyzone HK, 16th Floor Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St (or "Tong Kai" in Cantonese). If you love vintage Japanese toys, you MUST NOT MISS this shop... They are stacked to the ceiling with old toys... I went there 3 times in 6 days and found great buys each time. Friendly people too. Highly recommended!

4. Kahilera ng street where TOYZONE HK (Causeway Bay Commercial Building, Sugar St) is Causeway Bay Shopping Center. Sa basement floor nun, you will find ANIMATE and some other shops. There are some toy and comic shops sa second and third floor.

Now for KOWLOON... specifically, MONGKOK. If you're strapped for time, all you need to do is concentrate on Mongkok, specifically, the area bordered by Sai Yeung Choi Rd South, Dundas St, Soy St and Nathan Rd. This one square block of shops has enough toys inside to sate your every appetite.

1. On the side facing Nathan Rd, lookout for SINO CENTRE(Important note here!! As there are more than 9 MRT Exits from this station ---Take MRT "Exit E2"). On the ground floor is the store front for Kanto Hobby. Lots of bargains for current toys (like US$90 for a 1/48 Yamato). but the bigger surprise is when you take the lift to the 12th floor where they have a bigger room with more goodies on show. Unfortunately, the M&M reissues are not at very good prices... HK$1400 a pair. Almost everything else is a bargain. Don't wipeout your budget at one go!

2. After SINO, at the junction of Dundas St is TRENDY ZONE. The stores upstairs is a mish mash of fashions and collectibles, but the basement is where all the cool toys are. I got a VF-1S Super Valk reissue for only HK$300 there...

3. Turn the bend towards Sai Yeong Choi Rd South and you'll find CTMA CENTRE. Another treasure trove of toy shops, too many to single out. About 4 floors up and 2 floors below. This place is fantastic, but the shops open from 4pm onwards. Some don't open till 8 or 9!

4. Across CTMA, there's a manga/magazine shop. Above it is a toy shop called ANIMATE. Some bargains to be found, but not terribly fantastic.

5. Just round the bend from CTMA on Soy St, before the Subway entrance (not an MTR entrance), is a colorfully neon'd out building called CHIC something-or-other. Go in and look around, some cool things are to be found, but not much of a bargain place.

6. If you still have strength in your legs, haul yourself down along Dundas St past the stinkingly bad smells of the fermented toufu eateries on the left. After a while you'll notice an amazing amount of airsoft toy gun replicas on display. There are also lots of model kit shops in an alleyway along Dundas St. I bought a Kyosho r/c Gunwalker for HK$600... cool fun for that price!

7. After Dundas, you'll hit Kwong Wah St. Yet another street with r/c and model kit shops on both sides of the road, all the way till the end. Some vintage kits (not much), and a sprinkling of toys amidst the plethora of HG/MG/PG/Bandai/Tamiya etc.

8. ComixBox 2 is also located at the unit 5 basement of China Minmetals tower, 79 chatham road south, tsimshatsui, Kowloon - there's a lot of DC Direct stuff there.

That's it... there's actually a couple more places in Mongkok, along Argyle St, but you might have trouble finding them. Also remember, you need a STRONG BLADDER to shop around in Hong Kong. There aren't many public toilets, not even in hotels or shopping centers (except the really big, brightly lit ones, with no toys inside). Your best bet is a KFC, McDonalds or any other fastfood place if you need a toilet break.

While in Mong Kok, there's a couple more shops to look out for. Walk along ARGYLE ST towards SAI YEE ST. Keep to the left side of the main road.

1. First you'll encounter SING TAT Building, just after the junction for Tung Cho St. SING TAT's ground floor is full of mobile phone stalls and accessories dealers. Proceed to the 3rd floor for a couple of toy shops. WARNING: The 2nd and 3rd floors are also filled with porno dealers. Not good if you're with kids or squemish companions.

2. Continue down Argyle St and just before the junction of Sai Yee St, look up and see a HUGE signboard that says "111". You might miss it during the day because it isn't lit up and the signs are all so crazy. But "111" is a great place not to be missed!

Nothing on the 1st floor, but the 2nd floor has quite a few great shops with plenty of old and new toys. Don't forget to check out the BASEMENT of "111" either. It's a warren of toyshops down there!

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In Summary, if you're in a hurry or with other family members while traveling, just make a beeline for Sino Center and CTMA at Mongkok.... CTMA has "Superman Toys" toystore at the top floor. Contrary to the name, it does not sell any DC related items but rather it boasts an INCREDIBLE store display of Astroboy, Kamen Rider, ULtraman, SOul of Chogokin from the owner's own collection. It's a proverbial Toy Museum!! From Lifesize statues to busts, Japan action figures, boxed and loose.... the works!!! I guarantee you'll get stuck there staring at it for at least 30 minutes!

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here are some toy shopping hot spots courtesy of V2 of Mechapinoy (http://www.mechapinoy.net)

Toy shopping spots in Hong Kong:

Causeway Bay:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-causeway-bay/

Wanchai:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-wanchai/

Mongkok:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-mongkok/

Sham Shui Po:
http://www.afhub.com/toy-shopping-in-hong-kong-sham-shui-po/

hope this helps ^^

btw, if you want a HK map containing some toy shops in Mongkok...just click over here ^^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/newtypev2/Miscellaneous/mongkok_map2.jpg

side notes:
1. the sin tat building (3rd-4th floor) is the best place to get model kit spare parts and accessories.

2. the kwong wah area is the mecca for model kit shops. also its better to check each shop's prices first before purchasing a particular kit. the price differences is highly notable.

3. the shops definitely open around 4pm.

btw, if you want a HK map containing some toy shops in Mongkok...just click over here ^^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/newtypev2/Miscellaneous/mongkok_map2.jpg

side notes:
1. the sin tat building (3rd-4th floor) is the best place to get model kit spare parts and accessories.

2. the kwong wah area is the mecca for model kit shops. also its better to check each shop's prices first before purchasing a particular kit. the price differences is highly notable.

3. the shops definitely open around 4pm.

btw, if you want a HK map containing some toy shops in Mongkok...just click over here ^^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/newtypev2/Miscellaneous/mongkok_map2.jpg

side notes:
1. the sin tat building (3rd-4th floor) is the best place to get model kit spare parts and accessories.

2. the kwong wah area is the mecca for model kit shops. also its better to check each shop's prices first before purchasing a particular kit. the price differences is highly notable.

3. the shops definitely open around 4pm.

btw, if you want a HK map containing some toy shops in Mongkok...just click over here ^^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/newtypev2/Miscellaneous/mongkok_map2.jpg

side notes:
1. the sin tat building (3rd-4th floor) is the best place to get model kit spare parts and accessories.

2. the kwong wah area is the mecca for model kit shops. also its better to check each shop's prices first before purchasing a particular kit. the price differences is highly notable.

3. the shops definitely open around 4pm.

Wow losta nice photographs. I was wondering I never see you take any IR photos before.

I really like roast pork rice too, and fortunately I have a food stall near my house that sells very delicious roast pork rice.

Wow losta nice photographs. I was wondering I never see you take any IR photos before.

I really like roast pork rice too, and fortunately I have a food stall near my house that sells very delicious roast pork rice.

Wow losta nice photographs. I was wondering I never see you take any IR photos before.

I really like roast pork rice too, and fortunately I have a food stall near my house that sells very delicious roast pork rice.

Wow losta nice photographs. I was wondering I never see you take any IR photos before.

I really like roast pork rice too, and fortunately I have a food stall near my house that sells very delicious roast pork rice.

Great pics, Danny. Made me miss and think about HK, since I haven't been back there for over 3 and a half years now.

Siew Yook Fan is yum! I love going to HK and eating!! Even their milk taste different to the stuff here in Oz (your recent Japanese milk post makes me wonder if it tastes the same as HK milk).

Yeah, that cute girl on the right of the teen pop group, Twins, is Charlene or Ah Sa as she's more commonly known.

Great pics, Danny. Made me miss and think about HK, since I haven't been back there for over 3 and a half years now.

Siew Yook Fan is yum! I love going to HK and eating!! Even their milk taste different to the stuff here in Oz (your recent Japanese milk post makes me wonder if it tastes the same as HK milk).

Yeah, that cute girl on the right of the teen pop group, Twins, is Charlene or Ah Sa as she's more commonly known.

Great pics, Danny. Made me miss and think about HK, since I haven't been back there for over 3 and a half years now.

Siew Yook Fan is yum! I love going to HK and eating!! Even their milk taste different to the stuff here in Oz (your recent Japanese milk post makes me wonder if it tastes the same as HK milk).

Yeah, that cute girl on the right of the teen pop group, Twins, is Charlene or Ah Sa as she's more commonly known.

Great pics, Danny. Made me miss and think about HK, since I haven't been back there for over 3 and a half years now.

Siew Yook Fan is yum! I love going to HK and eating!! Even their milk taste different to the stuff here in Oz (your recent Japanese milk post makes me wonder if it tastes the same as HK milk).

Yeah, that cute girl on the right of the teen pop group, Twins, is Charlene or Ah Sa as she's more commonly known.

hey Danny, how did you get a picture of Siew Yook Fan? Do they allow picture taking in the restaurants?

hey Danny, how did you get a picture of Siew Yook Fan? Do they allow picture taking in the restaurants?

hey Danny, how did you get a picture of Siew Yook Fan? Do they allow picture taking in the restaurants?

hey Danny, how did you get a picture of Siew Yook Fan? Do they allow picture taking in the restaurants?

I have not been to hong kong, but it is neat to see some of the products that make it to the states go through this city =)

I have not been to hong kong, but it is neat to see some of the products that make it to the states go through this city =)

I have not been to hong kong, but it is neat to see some of the products that make it to the states go through this city =)

I have not been to hong kong, but it is neat to see some of the products that make it to the states go through this city =)

Oh you like that dish as well? My parents are also fond of that dish, though we only have it occasionally. It's hard to find a good restaurant that serves it.

I'm assuming this is vietnamese, (my parents are mixed, and they have a habit of speaking both chinese and viet at the same time..-_-) but I always hear it referred to as something that sounds like "Tet Way", no idea how to spell it, but when you get a good batch over here, it really is good.

Oh you like that dish as well? My parents are also fond of that dish, though we only have it occasionally. It's hard to find a good restaurant that serves it.

I'm assuming this is vietnamese, (my parents are mixed, and they have a habit of speaking both chinese and viet at the same time..-_-) but I always hear it referred to as something that sounds like "Tet Way", no idea how to spell it, but when you get a good batch over here, it really is good.

Oh you like that dish as well? My parents are also fond of that dish, though we only have it occasionally. It's hard to find a good restaurant that serves it.

I'm assuming this is vietnamese, (my parents are mixed, and they have a habit of speaking both chinese and viet at the same time..-_-) but I always hear it referred to as something that sounds like "Tet Way", no idea how to spell it, but when you get a good batch over here, it really is good.

Oh you like that dish as well? My parents are also fond of that dish, though we only have it occasionally. It's hard to find a good restaurant that serves it.

I'm assuming this is vietnamese, (my parents are mixed, and they have a habit of speaking both chinese and viet at the same time..-_-) but I always hear it referred to as something that sounds like "Tet Way", no idea how to spell it, but when you get a good batch over here, it really is good.

After i've been to Japan this year, Hong Kong is the next destination on my list. It looks like an amazing city and according to a relative of mine, the people are really friendly and at night its full of life. Sounds good so i have to go sometime. And, a Gundam shop? The prices may be better than the Gundam prices in Japan. A lot of HK based websites that sell Gundam do sell them slightly cheaper than sites based in Japan it seems.

After i've been to Japan this year, Hong Kong is the next destination on my list. It looks like an amazing city and according to a relative of mine, the people are really friendly and at night its full of life. Sounds good so i have to go sometime. And, a Gundam shop? The prices may be better than the Gundam prices in Japan. A lot of HK based websites that sell Gundam do sell them slightly cheaper than sites based in Japan it seems.

After i've been to Japan this year, Hong Kong is the next destination on my list. It looks like an amazing city and according to a relative of mine, the people are really friendly and at night its full of life. Sounds good so i have to go sometime. And, a Gundam shop? The prices may be better than the Gundam prices in Japan. A lot of HK based websites that sell Gundam do sell them slightly cheaper than sites based in Japan it seems.

After i've been to Japan this year, Hong Kong is the next destination on my list. It looks like an amazing city and according to a relative of mine, the people are really friendly and at night its full of life. Sounds good so i have to go sometime. And, a Gundam shop? The prices may be better than the Gundam prices in Japan. A lot of HK based websites that sell Gundam do sell them slightly cheaper than sites based in Japan it seems.

About the dish, in Australia they said it is Crispy roast pork.

Well, Hong Kong is a good place to find electronic stuff (like console and handheld).

About the dish, in Australia they said it is Crispy roast pork.

Well, Hong Kong is a good place to find electronic stuff (like console and handheld).

About the dish, in Australia they said it is Crispy roast pork.

Well, Hong Kong is a good place to find electronic stuff (like console and handheld).

About the dish, in Australia they said it is Crispy roast pork.

Well, Hong Kong is a good place to find electronic stuff (like console and handheld).

Nice pic from the Peak, what did you use at what setting? I am hoping to invest in a wide-angle lens later this year. My friend took a picture from the same spot during the day, it's quite a sight. The evening scene is more dramatic and spectacular though.

I hope to go back for a visit soon.

Nice pic from the Peak, what did you use at what setting? I am hoping to invest in a wide-angle lens later this year. My friend took a picture from the same spot during the day, it's quite a sight. The evening scene is more dramatic and spectacular though.

I hope to go back for a visit soon.

Nice pic from the Peak, what did you use at what setting? I am hoping to invest in a wide-angle lens later this year. My friend took a picture from the same spot during the day, it's quite a sight. The evening scene is more dramatic and spectacular though.

I hope to go back for a visit soon.

Nice pic from the Peak, what did you use at what setting? I am hoping to invest in a wide-angle lens later this year. My friend took a picture from the same spot during the day, it's quite a sight. The evening scene is more dramatic and spectacular though.

I hope to go back for a visit soon.

I actually have no interest there compared to Seoul, Taiwan and Japan at the moment.

Though my most vivid memory of Hong Kong is Shenmue 2 ^^;

I actually have no interest there compared to Seoul, Taiwan and Japan at the moment.

Though my most vivid memory of Hong Kong is Shenmue 2 ^^;

I actually have no interest there compared to Seoul, Taiwan and Japan at the moment.

Though my most vivid memory of Hong Kong is Shenmue 2 ^^;

I actually have no interest there compared to Seoul, Taiwan and Japan at the moment.

Though my most vivid memory of Hong Kong is Shenmue 2 ^^;

Excellent pics - so colourful and built up!
Id love to go to HK, but every time i get some free time and money to spend, i just want to go back to Tokyo! >_

Excellent pics - so colourful and built up!
Id love to go to HK, but every time i get some free time and money to spend, i just want to go back to Tokyo! >_

Excellent pics - so colourful and built up!
Id love to go to HK, but every time i get some free time and money to spend, i just want to go back to Tokyo! >_

Excellent pics - so colourful and built up!
Id love to go to HK, but every time i get some free time and money to spend, i just want to go back to Tokyo! >_

中国返還前の香港に何度か行ったことあります。
ちょっと湿度が高くて暑いけど大好き。
GIORDANOで安いシャツをいっぱい買ったり、
ゲームやPCパーツ見たりした。
ピーク･トラムに乗ったり、一人で海水浴場に
行ったりもしました。＜レパルス・ベイ

カメラを覚えたのは最近なので、写真撮りに
行ってみたいですね(*'д'*)っ

中国返還前の香港に何度か行ったことあります。
ちょっと湿度が高くて暑いけど大好き。
GIORDANOで安いシャツをいっぱい買ったり、
ゲームやPCパーツ見たりした。
ピーク･トラムに乗ったり、一人で海水浴場に
行ったりもしました。＜レパルス・ベイ

カメラを覚えたのは最近なので、写真撮りに
行ってみたいですね(*'д'*)っ

中国返還前の香港に何度か行ったことあります。
ちょっと湿度が高くて暑いけど大好き。
GIORDANOで安いシャツをいっぱい買ったり、
ゲームやPCパーツ見たりした。
ピーク･トラムに乗ったり、一人で海水浴場に
行ったりもしました。＜レパルス・ベイ

カメラを覚えたのは最近なので、写真撮りに
行ってみたいですね(*'д'*)っ

中国返還前の香港に何度か行ったことあります。
ちょっと湿度が高くて暑いけど大好き。
GIORDANOで安いシャツをいっぱい買ったり、
ゲームやPCパーツ見たりした。
ピーク･トラムに乗ったり、一人で海水浴場に
行ったりもしました。＜レパルス・ベイ

カメラを覚えたのは最近なので、写真撮りに
行ってみたいですね(*'д'*)っ

my friends says that there are quite a number of manga shops around HK and gundam must be one of them..but it's like you say, no idea where they are.

my friends says that there are quite a number of manga shops around HK and gundam must be one of them..but it's like you say, no idea where they are.

my friends says that there are quite a number of manga shops around HK and gundam must be one of them..but it's like you say, no idea where they are.

my friends says that there are quite a number of manga shops around HK and gundam must be one of them..but it's like you say, no idea where they are.

Beautiful pictures! I'm fond of the one with tall buildings seen from above. With that sky and those colors, it really looks like an apocalyptic scenario haha ;)

Beautiful pictures! I'm fond of the one with tall buildings seen from above. With that sky and those colors, it really looks like an apocalyptic scenario haha ;)

Beautiful pictures! I'm fond of the one with tall buildings seen from above. With that sky and those colors, it really looks like an apocalyptic scenario haha ;)

Beautiful pictures! I'm fond of the one with tall buildings seen from above. With that sky and those colors, it really looks like an apocalyptic scenario haha ;)

The two girls are from a chinese pop group called Twins. The one on the left is Gillian and the one on the right is Charlene.

They are pretty big in HK, but too bad most HK artists can't really sing.

The two girls are from a chinese pop group called Twins. The one on the left is Gillian and the one on the right is Charlene.

They are pretty big in HK, but too bad most HK artists can't really sing.

The two girls are from a chinese pop group called Twins. The one on the left is Gillian and the one on the right is Charlene.

They are pretty big in HK, but too bad most HK artists can't really sing.

The two girls are from a chinese pop group called Twins. The one on the left is Gillian and the one on the right is Charlene.

They are pretty big in HK, but too bad most HK artists can't really sing.

I've been to Hong Kong but that was uhm...10 years ago, more or less. heheheh! I don't think it's the same hong kong from back then. hahah! Would love to visit again though. ^^

I've been to Hong Kong but that was uhm...10 years ago, more or less. heheheh! I don't think it's the same hong kong from back then. hahah! Would love to visit again though. ^^

I've been to Hong Kong but that was uhm...10 years ago, more or less. heheheh! I don't think it's the same hong kong from back then. hahah! Would love to visit again though. ^^

I've been to Hong Kong but that was uhm...10 years ago, more or less. heheheh! I don't think it's the same hong kong from back then. hahah! Would love to visit again though. ^^

lol glad u went to hong kong. nice pix you took btw umm you can find a ton of models selling in mongkok including all kinds like tamiya, bandai etc. you can also buy bb guns too we call it the "gun street'

lol glad u went to hong kong. nice pix you took btw umm you can find a ton of models selling in mongkok including all kinds like tamiya, bandai etc. you can also buy bb guns too we call it the "gun street'

lol glad u went to hong kong. nice pix you took btw umm you can find a ton of models selling in mongkok including all kinds like tamiya, bandai etc. you can also buy bb guns too we call it the "gun street'

lol glad u went to hong kong. nice pix you took btw umm you can find a ton of models selling in mongkok including all kinds like tamiya, bandai etc. you can also buy bb guns too we call it the "gun street'

Siew Yook Fan is crispy pork rice
Char Siew Fan is barbeque pork rice
In Australia Siew Yook Fan is better than Char Siew Fan in my opinion
In Malaysia, there's this place back in my hometown called Ipoh, Gourmet Square (Aneka Selera) served this delicious Char Siew... oh god now i want to go back for some T_T

I have been to HK once with my family and aunties. We had 2 small rooms and it was super hilarious. It was so small until when I was baking chocolate cake (if you know what I mean ^_~) both rooms smell!! LOL!

It is a nice place to visit, don't mind going there for some cheap gadgets and some dim sums :)

Siew Yook Fan is crispy pork rice
Char Siew Fan is barbeque pork rice
In Australia Siew Yook Fan is better than Char Siew Fan in my opinion
In Malaysia, there's this place back in my hometown called Ipoh, Gourmet Square (Aneka Selera) served this delicious Char Siew... oh god now i want to go back for some T_T

I have been to HK once with my family and aunties. We had 2 small rooms and it was super hilarious. It was so small until when I was baking chocolate cake (if you know what I mean ^_~) both rooms smell!! LOL!

It is a nice place to visit, don't mind going there for some cheap gadgets and some dim sums :)

Siew Yook Fan is crispy pork rice
Char Siew Fan is barbeque pork rice
In Australia Siew Yook Fan is better than Char Siew Fan in my opinion
In Malaysia, there's this place back in my hometown called Ipoh, Gourmet Square (Aneka Selera) served this delicious Char Siew... oh god now i want to go back for some T_T

I have been to HK once with my family and aunties. We had 2 small rooms and it was super hilarious. It was so small until when I was baking chocolate cake (if you know what I mean ^_~) both rooms smell!! LOL!

It is a nice place to visit, don't mind going there for some cheap gadgets and some dim sums :)

Siew Yook Fan is crispy pork rice
Char Siew Fan is barbeque pork rice
In Australia Siew Yook Fan is better than Char Siew Fan in my opinion
In Malaysia, there's this place back in my hometown called Ipoh, Gourmet Square (Aneka Selera) served this delicious Char Siew... oh god now i want to go back for some T_T

I have been to HK once with my family and aunties. We had 2 small rooms and it was super hilarious. It was so small until when I was baking chocolate cake (if you know what I mean ^_~) both rooms smell!! LOL!

It is a nice place to visit, don't mind going there for some cheap gadgets and some dim sums :)

You are now my sworn enemy for liking, nay, mentioning twins

You are now my sworn enemy for liking, nay, mentioning twins

You are now my sworn enemy for liking, nay, mentioning twins

You are now my sworn enemy for liking, nay, mentioning twins

Great info there, Henry. Will be looking out for those stores when I go there in December.

But I understand building / store in Hong Kong change so frequently that it hard to find a place not having any construction or renovation work being carried out.

Great info there, Henry. Will be looking out for those stores when I go there in December.

But I understand building / store in Hong Kong change so frequently that it hard to find a place not having any construction or renovation work being carried out.

Great info there, Henry. Will be looking out for those stores when I go there in December.

But I understand building / store in Hong Kong change so frequently that it hard to find a place not having any construction or renovation work being carried out.

Great info there, Henry. Will be looking out for those stores when I go there in December.

But I understand building / store in Hong Kong change so frequently that it hard to find a place not having any construction or renovation work being carried out.

The camera settings on the peak was an ISO at 1600 with WB set to auto.

KTLam,
Thanks ^^

IvanHoeHo,
Cute no?

jimmie,
No - just played around with some filters in Photoshop.
I dont know much about HDR but it looks like I need to take 3 shots with different exposure? Difficult without a tripod.

よしむさん、
食事しにも行きたい^^;

NGEunit01,
No probs with pics.

Henry,
Thats the longest comment so far ever ^^; (congrats ^^;)

The camera settings on the peak was an ISO at 1600 with WB set to auto.

KTLam,
Thanks ^^

IvanHoeHo,
Cute no?

jimmie,
No - just played around with some filters in Photoshop.
I dont know much about HDR but it looks like I need to take 3 shots with different exposure? Difficult without a tripod.

よしむさん、
食事しにも行きたい^^;

NGEunit01,
No probs with pics.

Henry,
Thats the longest comment so far ever ^^; (congrats ^^;)

The camera settings on the peak was an ISO at 1600 with WB set to auto.

KTLam,
Thanks ^^

IvanHoeHo,
Cute no?

jimmie,
No - just played around with some filters in Photoshop.
I dont know much about HDR but it looks like I need to take 3 shots with different exposure? Difficult without a tripod.

よしむさん、
食事しにも行きたい^^;

NGEunit01,
No probs with pics.

Henry,
Thats the longest comment so far ever ^^; (congrats ^^;)

The camera settings on the peak was an ISO at 1600 with WB set to auto.

KTLam,
Thanks ^^

IvanHoeHo,
Cute no?

jimmie,
No - just played around with some filters in Photoshop.
I dont know much about HDR but it looks like I need to take 3 shots with different exposure? Difficult without a tripod.

よしむさん、
食事しにも行きたい^^;

NGEunit01,
No probs with pics.

Henry,
Thats the longest comment so far ever ^^; (congrats ^^;)

Wow, your pics are just in time! I'm going to Hong Kong in 4 days, and I'm so excited about traveling to a new place!

Wow, your pics are just in time! I'm going to Hong Kong in 4 days, and I'm so excited about traveling to a new place!

Wow, your pics are just in time! I'm going to Hong Kong in 4 days, and I'm so excited about traveling to a new place!

Wow, your pics are just in time! I'm going to Hong Kong in 4 days, and I'm so excited about traveling to a new place!

lol awesome, did u like the Golden Shopping Arcade in Sham Shui Po? I'm currently visiting my relatives there right now :p

lol awesome, did u like the Golden Shopping Arcade in Sham Shui Po? I'm currently visiting my relatives there right now :p

lol awesome, did u like the Golden Shopping Arcade in Sham Shui Po? I'm currently visiting my relatives there right now :p

lol awesome, did u like the Golden Shopping Arcade in Sham Shui Po? I'm currently visiting my relatives there right now :p

While at Hong Kong be sure to visit Macow... Great food and great price XD. Siew Yoof Fan ho sic

While at Hong Kong be sure to visit Macow... Great food and great price XD. Siew Yoof Fan ho sic

While at Hong Kong be sure to visit Macow... Great food and great price XD. Siew Yoof Fan ho sic

While at Hong Kong be sure to visit Macow... Great food and great price XD. Siew Yoof Fan ho sic

Was over in Hong Kong in 1996 , 1 year before the chinese return date. I saw a lot of families trying to sell their apartments and move to the UK, Canada, & the States. There were small display rooms around Hong Kong where prospective HK buyers would look at models and blueprints of complexes in Vancouver. The salesman pointed out how similar Vancouver looked at night, being on the water etc. He also bribed interested buyers with tales of the best Chinese food outside of HK.

Danny, you are returning to Okinawa ?

Sounds great, its the most beautiful part of Japan!

Was over in Hong Kong in 1996 , 1 year before the chinese return date. I saw a lot of families trying to sell their apartments and move to the UK, Canada, & the States. There were small display rooms around Hong Kong where prospective HK buyers would look at models and blueprints of complexes in Vancouver. The salesman pointed out how similar Vancouver looked at night, being on the water etc. He also bribed interested buyers with tales of the best Chinese food outside of HK.

Danny, you are returning to Okinawa ?

Sounds great, its the most beautiful part of Japan!

Was over in Hong Kong in 1996 , 1 year before the chinese return date. I saw a lot of families trying to sell their apartments and move to the UK, Canada, & the States. There were small display rooms around Hong Kong where prospective HK buyers would look at models and blueprints of complexes in Vancouver. The salesman pointed out how similar Vancouver looked at night, being on the water etc. He also bribed interested buyers with tales of the best Chinese food outside of HK.

Danny, you are returning to Okinawa ?

Sounds great, its the most beautiful part of Japan!

Was over in Hong Kong in 1996 , 1 year before the chinese return date. I saw a lot of families trying to sell their apartments and move to the UK, Canada, & the States. There were small display rooms around Hong Kong where prospective HK buyers would look at models and blueprints of complexes in Vancouver. The salesman pointed out how similar Vancouver looked at night, being on the water etc. He also bribed interested buyers with tales of the best Chinese food outside of HK.

Danny, you are returning to Okinawa ?

Sounds great, its the most beautiful part of Japan!

OH MAN you are a legend! I was born there! but now live in the UK...¬_¬"

OH MAN you are a legend! I was born there! but now live in the UK...¬_¬"

OH MAN you are a legend! I was born there! but now live in the UK...¬_¬"

OH MAN you are a legend! I was born there! but now live in the UK...¬_¬"

Its funny how your drink has its own bowl of ice to chill it :D

My favourite things to eat in Hong Kong is pork rice cooked in clay pots over coals on the street, and egg waffles! We bought bags from 4 separate stands, trying to differentiate the quality..

I was back there in February for the first time in ten years!

Its funny how your drink has its own bowl of ice to chill it :D

My favourite things to eat in Hong Kong is pork rice cooked in clay pots over coals on the street, and egg waffles! We bought bags from 4 separate stands, trying to differentiate the quality..

I was back there in February for the first time in ten years!

Its funny how your drink has its own bowl of ice to chill it :D

My favourite things to eat in Hong Kong is pork rice cooked in clay pots over coals on the street, and egg waffles! We bought bags from 4 separate stands, trying to differentiate the quality..

I was back there in February for the first time in ten years!

Its funny how your drink has its own bowl of ice to chill it :D

My favourite things to eat in Hong Kong is pork rice cooked in clay pots over coals on the street, and egg waffles! We bought bags from 4 separate stands, trying to differentiate the quality..

I was back there in February for the first time in ten years!

Did you have stink tofu? ^_^

Did you have stink tofu? ^_^

Did you have stink tofu? ^_^

Did you have stink tofu? ^_^

Looks like you had a blast, maybe I'll be able to go to HK in a cuppla' 'o' years~

HK is def. one place I must visit.
Btw Danny, Nagasaki is a great place to visit if your after authentic Chinese food.

Sweet i was born in Hong Kong.
but..though the place is great and all, the worst part would be the constant heat.
i would go out of an air conditioned shop an onto the streets, as the warm and cold air meet; my glasses completely fog up.
The night view of the city on a boat is the best.
And i remember during new years, part of the population would just migrate to the docks to see the new year fireworks.

Sweet Mother McRae, Danny. Your photos just make the best damn wallpapers ever. Cities just really come to life through your lens. Of course "cubicle trooper" was my wallpaper for the longest time at work--people used to beg me for copies of it.

That my home town i play around there only i faile school there too hard x_x, and my father came canada !!SO much fun when i was lito!!

I go back everytime i juste need faile my study i can go back too hk

"Another I-have-no-idea-where-I-am. All I seem to remember nowadays are unix commands and figure release dates"
LOL.

Been several times ^^
Because my parents are from there, I live in the UK though so can't make trips there often to visit family.

Siew Yuk Fan is great! When I go I always have 3 Siew Fan. Which has the Cha Siew, Siew Yuk, and Duck with the Rice ^^ and usually with teh Choi you see in the picture.

It is very hard to find ones as nice in england!

Because of prices... I've only been to Shenzhen, haha. I suppose there is much I've missed out on though.

can anyone tell me the specific location of the stores you buy kits? thank you in advance. nice pics Danny:D.
i remember the time i got lost because i went down the wrong station. the night stall are real cool

Going to HK in two months( school trip)....... hope I have fun

I buy my stuff from the playasia store there ( import ), never had a problem. Jackie Chan had a tour of HK not too long ago somewhere on my directv channels it was really good. I would probably freak out if I went because of so many people and buildings in such a small space. Its really amazing from what I have seen from what others have posted and videos.

I went to HK several years ago with my mom and my brother. It was a pretty fun experience since it was my first time there. :D It's interesting to see how much life differs over there compared to here in the US. I'd love to go back some day and maybe go to mainland China too since I haven't been there before ^^" My mom's actually going again with my dad in a few months...

Went thee since 2 years ago. An d I didn't find any figures or goodies stores >.<

Danny~~ if u like siew yuk fan... KL 1 is better than penang...

i stayed at the YMCA in Kowloon when i was there
little did i know that only 2 streets away, there was an entire street devoted to airsoft

i crap my pants when i found it - Dudes walking around in woodland green and urban grey like it's normal - weapons testing down empty sideways - it was like a warzone full of friendlies
Anyone know where i'm talking about?

I love Hong Kong. Parents were born there and alot of my family live in Hong Kong. So I visit every so often. Got the newest Hong Kong ID with thumb print and photo on so when I enter Hong Kong airport I insert the card and it scans my thumb and I can get pass immigration. No waiting in queues or filling forms waiting for them to check your passport and papers which is good.

I'd like to visit. I wish I could travel more.

I wish they had Cafe de Coral here in California... siuyokfan is so good.

Hey Danny wow i havent commented on here for a long time lol xD but anyways one of the streets you were on that you didnt know the name of was Mong Kok's Sneaker street or "shoes street" where its a street full of stores that sells shoes and a big nike store lol xD. Also another good place to buy gundams are in Kowloon a place called Whampoa Garden theres a store there called Wonderland and they usually over stock on figures and gundams so alot of times they sell for a cheaper price ^_^ btw i am going to HK again this summer im so excited hahaha xD

Lol HK.. I wouldn't mind goin there one day ^^

All I know is that their land are extremely expensive...

Siew Yook Fan - Crispy Pork on Steamed Rice, or so it is written down in many a restaurant here in Melbourne.

Keep a little daily travel diary to help you remember things. That's how I managed to keep blog entries of my long holidays in line^^

Mong Kok is the place to go if you want your anime figures. Shin wor has unending floors of them but you have to keep your eyes peeled for bootlegs. If it's EXTRA cheap, you know where this is going.. But HK is an awesome city. Once you've lived there for a while, you'll always say you're "going back" to HK no matter where you're from lol. The chick on the right is Charlene.

Do come back to Hong Kong again Danny. I would welcome you and anyone else on blogosphere interested in going there.

"Some place with tall buildings." <---That could be anywhere in HK ^^;
There's a lot of old buildings around, but they're all giving way to new developments. It's hard to preserve land in Hong Kong because there's no room to grow but UP! Buildings just go taller and taller every year. I don't think there's anywhere in the world with Apartment (not commercial) buildings 40+ stories everywhere.

I love Hong Kong! <3 Wow Danny, you sure travel a lot.

I love Hong Kong. It's the perfect mix of city and mountains. It's really nice to drive out of the city part into the nice greenery when you need a break. Also, I love the Hong Kong night clubs. Had a lot of fun last time I went there. The night life is just awesome. Too bad they got rid of the night food markets.

The last picture looks like a lots of advertisement on it. Never been to HK but would like to visit it I can.

I love HK, lived there for many years, near Mongkok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Shatin.
I am going there in 10 days time. Always miss it.

Maybe I will shoot some video with my new Samsung HD video cam and post it here.

Ah, Hong Kong... Been going there since I was a kid. Great food, nice sights, and an awesome selection of toys (if you know where to look). Last time I went there was last Christmas (bought me a PG Zeta for only $100++). Been slowly expanding my search radius everytime I go there, and I'm always disappointed I didn't save enough cash, hahaha! Dunno if I'll ever visit it again considering the current economic crisis...

Mmmmm... Crispy roast pork on rice, served with Char Siu sauce... Personal favorite from HK would be the Shrimp cooked in Egg Whites from a little tea house called "Happy Garden". Was sad and disappointed that they lost their lease when we went there... Anybody knew this tea house? Was across the Marco Polo hotels.

definitely mong kok since its so busy!

About image ID#15426; you have no idea where it is?
Well, obviously it's Great George Street!

I really like Hong Kong, I always commute through there on my way to Saudi. The atmosphere is really good, and there are just people everywhere even during the night. It's a good place to buy clothing and food and stuff as well. I'll be transferring through there in a weeks time, should be good.

Never been, believe my parnets where there when they were in the forces. Really like those curved corner on the buildings.

Is something wrong w/ the rss feed? I don't normally use the main site navigation though, so not sure if the issue has been addressed. But all these necro bumps?

Anyways, I've been to hk once. Had some relatives there I saw for the first time, but now they moved where I live, so I haven't been there since.

I spot Olli Kahn on that soccer ad!

That picture on the boat is awesome! I love the way the water looks.Its like liquid and at the same time solid.Kinda slime like Cool!

Nice pics Danny!I have been in Hong Kong and Kowloon(Bruce Lee place,right?) in 1997.I was 9 years old XD..a kid,but my parents always love to travel:-).It's so beautifull place.I love HK!Great Danny!

The picture on the boat is awesome,yeah!Is the boat the JUMBO?I have been on the JUMBO too,is really cute!

What a transformation. Next Wednsday, 12 years since the birth of their second Special.Administrative.Region. since Macau

!st of July 1997, was Britain's saddest moment on wich they handed over the territory to Chinese rule. The Brit's first encounter of Hong Kong was in the ealry 18th century commerce for the same spices of always, on which the 19th century went belic because of that, and in 1842, WENT THEIRS!!!

By 1982, after signing the '82 treaty between Great Britain and the People's Republic of China, PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In 15 years time, they'll lose their protector on which they adapted since then. And as a result, a third of the HK population had fled away to the Uk to secure and settle themselves there. And as for the closing weeks of June 1997, it's all over for Britain, the birth of the HKSAR was persistent and imminent at the same time, and it still does in the present, since 1997 was the year that i have been influenced by the media(TV, Radio, prints, videogames, internet, etc.)

You make me want to go there again.