Bots N Dolls

Review: TFP Wheeljack

2012-03-03T17:50:00.001+08:00

Wheeljack only appeared in one episode of TF Prime season 1 (episode 8 "Con Job"). But his character proved popular enough to warrant a toy in the first wave of TF Prime Robots in Disguise.

The design of TF Prime Wheeljack is obviously based on the G1 version, with similar face and colour scheme.

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Autobot Swordsmen [Flickr]

2012-03-02T07:52:21-08:00

kelvin255 posted a photo:

Or should they be called swordsbots? ;)

Besides the familar face, TFP Wheeljack has nothing in common to his G1 namesake. In fact, his character is closer to Drift.

TF Prime Wheeljack bot mode [Flickr]

2012-03-02T07:52:12-08:00

kelvin255 posted a photo:

Much as I like Wheeljack's sports car alt mode, his bot mode is a different matter. Those long arms, together with that face, makes him look like an ape!

Cybertron Con 2012 event schedule

2012-03-02T21:19:00.002+08:00

If you have been waiting impatiently for the event schedule to plan your activities, Cybertron Con has finally released it!

Wheeljack sports cars [Flickr]

2012-02-28T05:46:36-08:00

kelvin255 posted a photo:

My Wheeljacks so far:
Superlink, TF Prime, G1, TF United

TF Prime Wheeljack [Flickr]

2012-02-28T05:46:28-08:00

kelvin255 posted a photo:

His angular lines design is reminiscent of a Lambo.

TF Prime Wheeljack [Flickr]

2012-02-28T05:46:22-08:00

kelvin255 posted a photo:

We have not seen TFP Wheeljack's alt mode in the anime yet, but this is a nice, sleek sports car mode for him.

Pullip Snow Miku 2012?

2012-02-25T20:00:00.000+08:00

I know I'm late in posting this. This Pullip Snow Miku based on the 2012 version was displayed during the Sapporo Snow Festival this year.

Review: TFP Soundwave

2012-02-18T19:04:00.000+08:00

The new Robots In Disguise series of Transformers Prime toys is just being released in mass retail. One of the most iconic Decepticon character - Soundwave - is in this series.

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Nasu Highland Park - LEGO pavilion (part 3)

2012-02-15T22:02:00.000+08:00

Continued from Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Lego Model House (showcasing some awesome MOCs)

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Love is...

2012-02-14T09:18:00.000+08:00

Love is always having each other's back.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Nasu Highland Park - LEGO pavilion (part 2)

2012-02-11T16:55:00.000+08:00

Continued at Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Star Wars display

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Nasu Highland Park - LEGO pavilion (part 1)

2012-02-10T10:46:00.000+08:00

During my holiday to Tokyo in Nov-Dec 2010, I met up with a friend living there and we drove up to Nasu Highland Park. One of the attraction is the LEGO pavilion! Not as big as a whole Legoland, but still nice. Here are some pics I took.

Entrance to the park and the pavilon

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Pullip Vocaloid Meiko

2012-02-09T12:01:00.000+08:00

After teasing us with blurred preview photos last year, Groove has finally released clear photos of Pullip Meiko!

Transformers Cybertron Con in Singapore

2012-02-02T10:12:00.000+08:00

Some exciting news for Transformers fans in Singapore and the region.

Review: LEGO 10220 Volkswagen Camper Van (part 2)

2012-01-31T23:40:00.000+08:00

Continued from Part 1

My completed right-hand drive camper van! The iconic front is instantly recognizable. I'm not sure if the gas cap and exhaust are mirrored, or on the same side as the left-hand drive versions. Any experts can advise?

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Review: LEGO 10220 Volkswagen Camper Van (part 1)

2012-01-29T17:08:00.002+08:00

LEGO Set No. / Name
10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van

Where you got/bought it from
A local Lego store

No. of Minifigs
Zero

Parts
1332 + 2 sticker sheets

TFC Hercules

2012-01-24T02:41:00.000+08:00

The last 2 components for TFC Hercules - Neck Breaker (Bonecrusher) and Mad Blender (Mixmaster) - were released just before Lunar New Year. I'm glad to have gotten them and to finally assemble Hercules aka Devastator!

"Prepare for... DEVASTATION!"

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Review: Transformers KRE-O Megatron truck mode

2012-01-19T12:01:00.000+08:00

As mentioned in my review of the bot mode, I had to disassemble the Megatron bot mode before fixing up his alt mode. I must say, I'm glad the parts are compatible with Lego's Brick Separator. Really saved my fingernails!

Here is Megatron in his tractor unit alt mode! Similar to his DOTM alt mode.I didn't include the front spikes on the crash bar because I like this better, looks more 'realistic'.

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Review: Transformers KRE-O Megatron bot mode

2012-01-12T23:16:00.000+08:00

My review from Open The Toy

After Kre-O Mirage, I bought a second Kre-O - MEGATRON! - and counldn't wait to fix him up.

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Review: Pullip Megurine Luka

2012-01-09T23:15:00.001+08:00

Meet Megurine Luka, my second vocaloid Pullip after Hatsune Miku. She arrived in Nov-2011 but I just started to take her photos this year. Slacker me!

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Review: Transformers KRE-O Mirage

2012-01-05T00:36:00.000+08:00

My review from Open The Toy

Curiosity got the better of me. I bought one Transformers Kre-O set just to see how it is and compare it with the other "leading brand" aka Lego. I chose to get Autobot Mirage because it is the cheapest set (hee!), and it looks the most compatible with Lego City cars.

Contents of the Autobot Mirage Kre-O set. As can be seen on the box label, all the parts "works with leading brands". The 2 Kreons minifigs are packed separately. Argh, sticker sheet! :(

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Happy New Year 2012!!

2012-01-01T00:55:00.000+08:00

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous year ahead!

Christmas photoshoot under construction

2011-12-24T17:07:00.000+08:00

Due to my busy-ness/lazy-ness/whatever I didn't have time for Christmas photoshoot this year. (>__<)

Hope everyone is having a great holiday!

K-ON at Animate Ikebukuro

2011-12-14T22:06:00.000+08:00

I visited Animate アニメイト at Ikebukuro yesterday, and they were having K-ON exhibition on the top (9th) floor.

Entrance to the exhibit

Review: DOTM DA-28 Striker Optimus Prime

2011-12-04T10:04:00.001+08:00

I'm generally not a fan of the Bayformer Primes; didn't get the Buster, Jetwing or ~~Butterfly~~ Ultimate versions. Somehow I'm attracted to the Vehicle Battle Mode of this Prime. And when I saw it while on holiday in Tokyo (at cheaper-than-retail price!) I decided to get it.

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Akihabara Radio Kaikan

2011-12-03T00:00:00.000+08:00

My favourite place in Akihabara - the original Radio Kaikan building - closed down this summer for renovations. While I'll admit that place was old, cramp and rather unsafe during an earthquake, it has a certain charm.

Radio Kaikan building - Dec 2010

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Doll Carnival 2011 - vendors' booths

2011-11-27T15:26:00.001+08:00

More photos from Doll Carnival 2011! Apart from the custom dolls and prototypes/future release displays, another highlight of the doll carnival is the vendors' booths. Their store displays were beautiful, with dolls dressed in the clothes and accessories they were selling.

Photos are from my wife's flickr. But I took most of the photos as she was busy buying their stuff LOL

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Doll Carnival 2011 - custom dolls by collectors

2011-11-26T17:16:00.001+08:00

More photos from Doll Carnival 2011! These are customs sent in by doll collectors and displayed during the carnival.

Photos are from my wife's flickr.

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Doll Carnival 2011 - custom dolls for auction

2011-11-26T00:11:00.001+08:00

More photos from Doll Carnival 2011! These are customs by renowned doll customizers, and are available for purchase via auction.

Photos are from my wife's flickr.

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