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Disney Stitch Kungfu series from Dragon

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:57:00 +0000

I love Stitch and I guess many does too. Here is a Kungfu series of Stitch from Disney released by Dragon a Hongkong toy brand.

In this series there are 3 sets where the 3.5 inches Stitch will be doing some of the icon Kungfu in movie history.

Stitch doing the Bruce Lee, Enter the Dragon. With the yellow suit and nunchucks and doing the Bruce Lee expression, you cannot go wrong.

Stitch doing the Yong Chun aka IP Man.

This set comes with the accessories of Stitch training with the wooden stand.

Stitch the drunken Master, signature of Jacky Chan early career movie. I notice the red brush on the cheeks. Really drunk.

You can really make Stitch to do the drinking pose too.

If you are a Stitch and Kungfu lover, this sets is a must get!

Isn't Stitch cute doing Kungfu?

Bandai MG RX-78-2 Version 3 coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:33:00 +0000

One of the famous Gundam Mobilesuit RX78-2 will be releasing in 1/100 scale. That is the Master Grade (MG) and it is getting better and better.

The Version 3 of MG RX-78-2 very much inherit the Real Grade in terms of the parts. If you have done RG version, doing this MG would be easier as I remember doing the RG version was quite difficult as the parts are small but the joints and the colors are good.

The official product will comes with a LED to light up the eyes and this is quite rare as in the official model kit comes with a LED.

Below is a video of all the features of the MG version 3 of RX-78-2.

It is really a good model kit to have if you want to get a good original Gundam and it will be releasing in August 2013 and price at 4,725 Yen

ZOIDS Group Build 2013 @ HAW

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:43:00 +0000

A couple of months ago, I was invited to Zoids Group Build event by Toymaker. I was excited as Zoid model making is rare in Singapore. It is refreshing to see what model kit builder in Singapore would do. I head down to Hobby Art Workshop and I was not disappointed with all the entries.

The turn out was good mainly the room was packed with model kit fans. Everyone present get to vote their favorites entries and I had mine. Well I will talk about who I have voted but now let me show you various entries for Zoids Group Build 2013.

There are some GIANT Zoids too but they did not join in the contest as they are seasoned Modeller. Here is Waylander with his King Gojulas

I love the vibrant colors but it was very big!

Organizer Toymaker and his Iron Kong!

Leon Ku also have his contribution and it is a funny one with Kong go Banana!

Kong was chasing Yotsuba who carrying bananas!

Now let's look into the actual entries.

Here is Edwin Lin with the color theme of Iron Man Red and Gold on Zoids HMM Gun Sniper Leena.

Also with weapons like Iron Man Warmachine and the paint job is good and very tidy!

Close up on this zoid.

This Buster Tortoise is from Reginald Ho

This is the only entry that has weathering effect and to me I like it as the effect is just nice.

Close up on details

There are some smaller scale Zoid like this one from Jhay-ar Guansing.

Here is another smaller scale Zoid but it has fine details. The mini-scale Liger in Schneider.

Here are the fine details and I heard this is hand painted

I am quite impressed

Now this is Werewolf from Ng Chern Liang and I love this one for the good color theme, base and pose.

It was so alive and the base is just enough to make the impression. Simplicity at it's best.

Now if you are a Tiger lover, you would love this entry by Reeve Tan which is from Liger zero Jager.

It is fearsome! Hear it's roar?

details of the hand paint tiger stripes.

Here is a white version of Saber Tiger Schwalz

Look like a Snow Sabertooth!

I love the tooth?

Now for Wolf. White, Gold and Red by Jeong Fok's Konig Wolf.

Look like Dire Wolf.

Details on the metallic effects.

This entry is from Stanley Lim.

Many do not know this entry has some special effect during display and they thought it is just a chrome looking purple and orange.

However if it was under UV lighting, it has a life of it own.

Too bad many only notice that after the vote as there were no UV lightnings until later. It glows with fire effect!!

Now here are the 3 winners.

At 3rd position is from Francis Jordan a Liger zero

The leaping action in the mid air properly capture.

The runner up is from Choco Falcon which have two piece ZOIDS of Geno Breaker & Shadow Fox

One end a Shadow Fox

It was painted by Matt paint.

The other end painted in metallic Red.

Two different style ZOIDS at one presentation.

For the First place is one massive active base of ZOIDS hanger "Maintenance dio" by Simon . This has lot of details.

Guiding ZOIDS to park?

The other side also the same but different ZOIDS.

Top Hanger activities.

Hanger activities at bridge.

Base hanger activities.

The base was having Lighting from bottom and side and the whole hanger look so alive and busy.

The event ended with price presentation by Sam from HAG.

Hobby Art Workshop is a workshop from Hobby Art Gallery and although part of it was a workshop for modeller to learn and do model kit, it do sell Model kits and it has many different type mainly mecha.

Beside model kit, there are lots of tools and paints that modeller need.

Everyone at the event were enjoying themselves and I have to say this event is a success. Hope to see more ZOIDS model kits in time to come.

Which is your favorite entry??

LEGO CHIMA Razar NOT!

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:56:00 +0000

The quest for Bootleg Chima continue...what am I saying, I am just reviewing these non-LEGO Chima for just awhile. On our last review, we got Equila, and now is the other side of CHIMA storyline.

The packaging is simple but still look professional as it is decent presentation.

As usual, there are four characters cards in full colors.

As for the main mini-figure, the details are great and the coloring is even.

Every pieces can be hold well together and there are no loose parts.

Helmets. armor, wings, weapons and CHIMA gems.

The packaging presentation is not true to some extend as the weapons are different and notice the character comes with a hook as the left hands but the actual figure do not have the hook.

The weapon would be true to the actual LEGO CHIMA but not the packaging that this figure comes in.

There you have it. Both side of CHIMA. From far it is hard to really tell they are from LEGO or not.

These are certainly a choice for army building for a budget. What do you think?

Kotobukiya Starwars Namecard Holder

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Starwars has been a POP culture in our life and it is now fitting to have Name card holder. Kotobukiya will be rolling out 3 designs from Starwars and they look professional.

We have Darth Vader. I mean come on. Who doesn't know him? If you are a boss, you got to have him for your name card.

Now if you are not the CEO, you would be a professional. So this chrome Storm trooper name card holder is for you!

What if you want to stand out? No sweat. C3PO could be for you as it is gold looking. Very professional.

This series will be rolling out in July 2013 and the expected price is around 3000 Yen.

These would make you look cool in some ways.

Would you consider to get these name card holder and use in your profession?

Transformers Generation Sandstorm Triple Change!

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:06:00 +0000

There are not much Triple change in Transformers history and the upcoming Transformers Generation voyager class will be releasing Sandstorm!

Look remarkable for Robot mode.

Now the double vehicle change for one air and another for the land.

Although the same Tripple change was on the Fall of Cybertron Sandstorm but this look better and bigger. I will be keep my eye on this one.

One for the Autobots!

Grimlock Fall of Cybertron

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:26:00 +0000

After getting Soundwave voyager class from Fall of Cybertron, another voyager line in the latest series was Grimlock. I have been waiting for sometime to get my hand on one and I am so glad to got one.

Grimlock was such a strong character in Autobot team and who would not want to get him?

The Hasbro Grimlock was rather plain with just the basic coloring compare to TakaraTomy version but for the price I got this, I will not complain. OTTi: But you just did!

Out of the package, the front viewGrimlock look well built with big arms and torso.

While on the back view, you see more of the Dino version than a humanoid design.

A close up on the head of Grimlock. I have to say the head look tiny.

Grimlock unlike most Autobots is only having Melee weapon. To make up the disadvantage of range weapon, he was given a shield.

Given a primative nature, Grimlock is one true fearless warrior and let his sword does all the talking.

Now for the transformation.

First you pull the back dino head to the front...

Next change the hands into the Dino mode legs.

At this stage it may look like the Dino mode is complete but it is not. You need to change the legs into the tail of the Dino mode.

You just have to push the legs up exposing the tail.

With that, Dino mode is ready

Now the figure allow the fire glowing effect on the head of Dino mode like breathing fire. You have to activate that on the back of the neck switch.

If you are wandering where is the batteries, it is at the bottom of the neck.

In Dino mode, you can see the Autobot logo on the top of it's head.

Remember the weapons, you can place the sword at the side of the Dino mode legs.

While the shield you can place on the other side of the leg.

Now I have the animated version of the Grimlock and I have decided to have side by side comparison to see if the Fall of Cybertron Grimlock...

As you can see, the Animated version of the Dinobot is more massive than the Fall of Cybertron version...

Even when they face each other in Dino mode, the animated version look more intimating.

That being said, Fall of Cybertron Grimlock look more realistic and I am glad to have gotten him.

Do you love Grimlock too?

LEGO CHIMA Equila NOT!

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:58:00 +0000

After Ninja Go TV series ended, LEGO started a new series without much waiting and it was CHIMA. If there are bootleg Ninja Go would have bootleg figure so would be CHIMA

For the curiosity of many, I would be doing some review on this NOT LEGO CHIMA.

In the CHIMA series, there was never offer for the customer to purchase the character all by itself but this non-LEGO did offer that in a single full color box.

Here is EQUILA, a female character from CHIMA and she is a white Eagle. You will notice the company logo was LELE and not LEGO.

The back packaging shows the figure and the accessories that come with this box set such as weapons and playing cards.

Open the Toy and here are the items that comes with the toy. You have playing cards, Mini-figure, product catalog and the packaging.

The box comes with 4 character's cards in full colors, however the quality of the card does not look really good. These playing cards have some character status and if you know the rules, you can play with it with another player. However the rules was not found in the packaging.

I have an interesting time to look at their catalog and I notice the numbering are so close to LEGO numbering.

Although this is not Original figure, the quality of the figure did look quite good like the original.

Here is Equila with armor and wings on.

With the helmet on, EQUILA is such a beauty..

The wings

Now the whole figure is all set but there are remaining accessories...

I notice the accessories are different on packaging.

The given weapon from the packaging it look different but this was more like the Original LEGO Chima weapon for Equila.

Here is a close but on the detail of this version of Equila.

That's all for this sharing and there will be some more to come.

Do note that this toy in the review are NOT LEGO CHIMA series toys.

Medicom RAH Hatsune Miku Coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Fabulous news for Miku Hatsune's fan. Medicom Real Action Heroes aka RAH is going to release a Miku Hatsune. It's about time as Medicom did a Black Rock Shooter and also a White Rock Shooter.

SEGA has given the rights of Hatsune Miku ( 初音ミク ) -Project DIVA- F to produce a doll figure in January 2014 and it will be priced at 22,762 Yen.

The figure is articulated with real fabric clothing. with these articulation, you can almost pose every poses from the game.

I really love this figure as it is very accurate with the Miku I know from both PSP and PS3 game. Here is a close up.

For accessories, Miku will comes with her keyboard and stand.

Buy me back home said Miku! Will you buy it Miku fans?

If you need to get a 12 inches figure of her, this is the best it going to get.

3D Iron Man Mark VII iPhone 5 Casing

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:30:00 +0000

For Iron Man fans who are using iPhone 5, here is one gadget you will be interested!

Iron Man iPhone 5 casing!!

Unlike some other iPhone casing which are using as wallpaper sticker type, this is a full 3D armor pieces of Iron Man. The casing will not only provide beauty but also offer protection as they are using ABS hard case with metallic Mark VII colored paint application.

Here is the front and back view of the cover.

If you need to activate your camera, you can slide out a armor piece and your camera is expose.

The best part is when you have a SMS or call, the ARC reactor will blink!

Do note you need to set the LED to blink in a certain way under iPhone setting.

This is a limited edition casing and it is selling at USD$49 at the following link

If you are wondering if Tony Stark will be using this, he does not. Because he is Iron Man. But fans of Iron Man will want it. LOL

Play Imaginative Super Alloy 1/12 Iron Man

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:53:00 +0000

The 1/12 scale Super Alloy Iron Man finally has come into light!

First off is Mark XLII in 1/12 scale!

Close up shot.

War Machine 2.0.

Side view of War Machine 2.0.

Iron Patriot from Iron Man 3 movie.

Side view of Iron Patriot.

Iron Man suit named Night Club.

Side view of Night Club.

Close up on Night Club.

Iron Man suit named Shotgun.

Side view of Shotgun.

Close up on Shotgun.

There you have it. 5 1/12 scale Super alloy Iron Man from Playimaginative.

Awesome?

Nerf N-Strike Maverick Sonic Series

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:30:00 +0000

I blog about the Nerf Sonic Series 2 years ago and only last month I finally get a Sonic Series Maverick. Yes I am SLOW but I have other toys I wanted to get you see. :P

This is the second Maverick that I have. My first Maverick was also a translucent but it was colorless. As you can see I love the translucent series and even more so when this is Green.

I fancy the Maverick design for the retro feeling of having the roulette for the bullet.

This Sonic series are only exclusive to ToysRus so you are right that I got this on discount at Singapore ToysRus. :) The packaging is simple and presentable as it only need it in a card wrapper rather than a full box.

For this exclusive series, they throw in 6 suction darts as ammo.

The darts can be loaded from the front into the roulette which has a space for 6. Being translucent, you can see clearing the remaining darts in the chamber if there are any. That should keep you rather safe.

If it was truly covered, you can only see the ammo from the front when you load in but that is a waste of time do you agree?

Did I mention that I find the luminance green goes well with Neon Orange paint. In this case, the Nerf logo standed out well.

If you are familiar with Maverick you get to learn shooting in a good speed to have pulling the slide back to load your weapon for real confrontation.

Here is a side by side comparison of both Maverick.

Since now I have two, I can hold one on each hand... Nevertheless when comes to using it, I still need two hands to load and shoot the weapon.

Star Wars Day at Singapore Philatelic Museum

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:06:00 +0000

Here is another event you can attend on May the Fourth for Star wars fans in Singapore.

The Singapore Philatelic Museum has a host of exciting programmes for fans of the movie from special appearance by Troopers, dress up as characters from the movies, pose in costume to make a unique postcard, special event date stamp, interesting quiz to limited edition merchandise. This event is a fringe programme for “Light vs Dark Exhibition: Stamps and Collectibles” that features more than 2,000 collectibles such as postage stamps and First Day Covers from the Singapore Philatelic Museum’s collection, as well as figurines, fleet of model ships and vessels, and costumes on loan from memorabilia collectors from Singapore. The exhibition runs at the museum from 1 March to 30 June 2013

Details of “May the 4th Be With You”
Date: Saturday, 4 May 2013
Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Tel: 6337 3888
Website: www.spm.org.sg
Admission charge: Adult $6
Free admission for students, children and senior citizens who are Singaporeans and Permanent Residents
Foreign child (3-12 years) $4

Ongoing Activities
Dress Up as Star Wars characters
Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm
Calling all Star Wars movie fans! Come dressed as any character from the trilogies and enjoy free admission.

May 4th Event Date Stamp
Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm
Have your letters cancelled with a special May 4th event date stamp! Charge: 50 cents for each cancellation.
Proceeds will fund the operations of Singapore Philatelic Museum.
Singapore Philatelic Museum is a registered charity and a non-profit organisation.

Sale of Star Wars merchandise
Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm
Take the opportunity to buy Star Wars merchandise such as Star Wars MyStamp book, R2-D2 miniature posting box, Star Wars key chains, and Star Wars collectible toy sets.

“How Strong is the Force” Quiz
Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm
Answer simple questions based on “Light vs Dark Exhibition: Stamps and Collectibles” and win exclusive museum gifts.

Pose and Post
Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Don on costumes to transform yourselves into Star Wars characters and strike a pose. The photograph will be printed on a postcard. The postcard can be sent with the special May 4th event date stamp.
Charge: $10 for two postcards. Includes cancellation of event date stamp and 1st Local stamp. Proceeds will fund the operations of Singapore Philatelic Museum.
Singapore Philatelic Museum is a registered charity and a non-profit organisation.

Special Appearance of Troopers
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your photograph taken with the Troopers at the Pose & Post booth.

Hot Toys Iron Man 3 Singapore Event

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:31:00 +0000

As Iron Man 3 is currently open in theatres in Singapore. Hot toys together with Action city put up their latest display at Bugis Singapore to feed the Iron Man fans' appetite.

Although the display floor space is quite small, the showcase was well display and it would take you more than 5 minutes to take a look at everything.

At the entrance was the full display of Iron Man armory like in Iron Man 3. Here is Tony Stark in the beginning of the Iron Man 3 trying out his Mark XLII.

Robert could be the most head sculpt actor in Hot Toys history so far. Such likeness.

Here is Tony's favorite robot helper of all time. This robot started to be fire control and love spraying on Tony himself. In Iron Man 3, Tony gave it a name as Dummy and at the end of the movie went back to carry this handy robot back with him. You can see how much he love this robot.

On the left for the armory was Mark 1 which was built in the cave when he was in captivity.

Follow by the chrome Mark II. THis was given to US military to be repainted as War Machine later.

Follow by the Mark III.

At the other end of the display was Mark VII

There is a desk for part of Mark XLII and other tools and blue prints.

One of the highlight was the World Premier of Hot Toys 1/6 scale Iron Man 2 Armored Whiplash (Mark II)

It take them such a long time to be releasing this figure as it is Iron Man 3 now...

Some detail shots of the whip joints

The detail of this suit has more details than Iron Monger

Not sure if this release will have Mickey head with the figure or not

Since I talked about Iron Monger, it was also on display. For this they show the head of Obadiah

Close up on Obadiah

Mark I with Tony's head was on display too. It was using the flame thrower.

Somewhere in the certain of the display area, was the break down on Iron Man suit.

This is like a model kit but I am unsure if this can be fully assemble to be a figure or not.

Not forgetting the Iron Man suit in the Avenger where he saved the world by flying through the portal with a nuclear missile.

War Machine which will be having Diecast parts.

Now time for Iron Man 3 series figures as there are some bust of Mark XLII and Iron Patriot.

Iron Patriot display.

Close up for this display.

The damage version of Mark XLII

Even the face of Tony was damaged.

Here is Mark XXXV the Red Snapper.

Mark 35 is a Disaster Rescue Suit so you can see the armor as bigger claw.

Too bad this armor go up with a Bang in the ending of Iron Man 3. We never know if it will appear again since Tony can built another one.

That's all for my coverage of Hot toys Iron Man 3 display and the event will be there till this weekend 5th of May 2013 at Bugis Junction.

These certainly give Iron Man fans happiness.

Celebrate Star Wars Day With Hasbro Singapore

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:54:00 +0000

Brace yourself Singapore as this could be the first time Hasbro is doing some celebration of Star Wars day on May the Fourth!

Organised by Hasbro, the event calls on all brave Padawans and other STAR WARS enthusiasts to join in the celebrations, embracing in all things STAR WARS on this special day. There will be special appearance of some of the most beloved STAR WARS characters who will take to the streets.

STAR WARS DAY
Date: 4th May 2013
Time: 2-6 pm
Venue: Along Orchard Road

Fans can stand to walk away with a special Star Wars Kenner Vintage Series Boba Fett (RRP $19.90) to be given out on that day.

So Red One standing by.

Drop by Orchard on 4th of May and May the force be with you. Always.

Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is in Singapore

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:14:00 +0000

Originally I was told this line of Playmate is not coming into Singapore and now finally it did! So TMNT fans, TMNT toys from the latest Nickelodeon are in retail!

Firstly the regular TMNT which you have to get all four! You can read my review on Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello

April and TMNT's master Splinter

The enemies Shredder and Kraang.

There are bigger size Turtles which comes with articulation and own lines.

Not forgetting the vehicle for one like the bike Rippi Rider (Not shown on the series yet)...

And the Shellraiser which is a really cool vehicle which I will review later.

For kids who like to cosplay (I wanted these when I was young), all four Turtles are up for grabs.

Go and get it Dudes!!

PS: These are spotted at OG Albert Singapore

Turtles POWER!!

Darth Maul Double-Bladed Lightsader

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:06:00 +0000

I was on a regular window shopping with my family and behold I saw a offer poster that originally SGD$49.90 Darth Maul Lightsaber are on special promotion for just SGD$12.00.

You kidding me? I got a further affirmation at the cashier when she scanned the barcode and double checked the price as she exclaimed "Just 12 dollars?". I replied "That's why I bought one."

Now do note that this version of the lightsaber is a version without light and sound (and they still priced it at the SGD$50!). This is just for kids to play and make their own light saber sound effect as they play along..

Here are the feature of the saber. First the blades can be fully collapsible that only show the Lightsaber handle by itself.

Here is how it look out of box with the blades collapsed.

It was said that when the bladed are extended, it can goes to over 5 feet.

Now in order for the blades to be extended, you have to push these button and swing.

If you need to extend both end, you need to press both and swing at the same time.

Here is how I did that.

First hold the lightsaber with your hand and ensure your palm press and hold the two silver buttons in the middle.

Next with one fluid motion, swing or flip the lightsaber and both blade will extend out instantly.

That's how you "Turn on" the Darth Maul's lightsaber like a Boss. :P

Anyway this is really a fun toy to swing and play about. Personally I keep the lightsaber as a collapsed mode as it look decent to be the real lightsaber of Darth Maul.

For just 12 bucks, this is a catch. Only Darth Maul's lightsaber has this collapsed blade version tho.

That's all for today toy review. Do you think this is worth the price?

Bootleg Lego Starwars

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:49:00 +0000

Today I am going to share with you this interesting Bootleg Lego Starwars figurines. These are something that you don't see everyday.

This packaging caught by eyes and for a moment I thought I saw the new packaging of minifigures from Lego. That was until I saw the the brand "BOM BOM" inside of Lego.

At the back of the packaging, there was some photo shots of the toys in the package.

The color quality of the packaging look good. Just look at Yoda illustration.

Now it is time for me to Open the Toys to see in details of the quality of these bootlegs.

First off is Sebulba from Starwar episode where he is a Pod racer and he is holding a tool.

On close up the paint look alright as Sebulba look suitable to have a weathered effect on the paint. However both feet of his cannot fit nicely to any brick parts.

From the brighter color end, the package comes with a X-wing pilot and a Naboo pilot as well. Both of them are given a gun for self defenses.

X-wing pilot get to more details at the back.

From the cloud city comes lobot.

He too have back details and given a gun.

From the Empire comes Tie-Fighter pilot and empire soldier.

Both were given gun too

Since I have a original LEGO Tie-fighter pilot, I decide to share with you a comparison of both.If you are in doubt which one is the original LEGO, it is the one on your right.

On the side it is quite hard to tell which is the original

On closer inspection, you will see there are more colors on the decal of the Tie-Fighter pilot.

At the back you may notice the original have a glossier look on the surface of the figure.

Each figure of this series comes with a stand and they even printed their BOM BOM logo on it.

Although the figures look like original from far, the quality of these figure may not be there.

These legs have some issue fitting into the stand and some of the parts are loose and if you hold the body up,. sometimes the legs will fall off. That being said, each of these bootleg figures cost a little over a dollar.

You don't expect warranty and quality on these figures.

That's all I am sharing.

Iron Man 3 Movie Review

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:51:00 +0000

Yes I am going to review the Iron Man 3 and I have to say this is the best Iron Man movie so far. There will some Spoilers ahead and if you want to experience the first hand of the movie yourself, please turn back now. I will however review the characters in the movie and keep the plot as bare minimal as possible.

Tony Stark
After the Aliens attack the world in The Avengers, Tony felt much insecurity and is spending most of his days gear up for further threats. As we all know the latest suit is Mark XLII which is Mark 42, you can imagine how many suits he had since built.

In this movie, you get to see a down to earth side of Tony as he faced limitation of his resources and left with his talents and wit to tap to whatever he can get his hands on.

The question of what is he without the armor was truly tested. He succeed to win me over at the end of the movie of his sacrifices and deeds.

In the movie, Tony called himself a mechanic but somehow he managed to formulate DNA successful construct and even did some awesome crime scene investigation...Hm...

Pepper the Prefect Woman
In the movie, Tony said Pepper his girl friend whom stood by him since the first Iron Man movie is a prefect woman. I wouldn't agree more for the following (Spoiler alert)

1. Able to take it well when she met another woman who was a one night stand with Tony
2. Went further as a friend to that woman to encourage her even thought it was her who play apart of destroying Tony's house and injured him.
3. Able to shield and stand by for Tony through out the movie without throwing any temper to Tony.
4. Able to kick villain's asses and finish the his man job
5. Never really scream and cried like a weak woman in most Super hero movies
6. Totally cool and never loses her temper with Tony of the following

Supposed to have a dinner date but her boyfriend started dinner without her
when she communicating with him, his mind was at other places doing other stuff and what she was interacting was a empty shell
Met one of the one night stand woman in Tony's house and never gave Tony a cold shoulder

Tell me how prefect woman is this girl friend guys?

Iron Patriot
Iron Man was not alone in Iron Man 2 as he has a War Machine on his side (although War Machine doesn't do much). Somehow the US government decided to repaint and rename the suit under US military to be Iron Patriot having Red, White and Blue theme.

In the comic, Iron Patriot has to do with Iron Man and Captain Amercia but in the movie, it is just a repaint and repackaging.

They spent the time repainting but left the security of the suit out. That mean this suit do not have any verification of the pilot which should be the most important part.

Anyway I do not think James Rhodes (pilot of Iron Patriot) need the suit as he preform much better without it.

The Mandarin
Played by a great actor Ben Kingsley. The Mandarin is a terrorist leader who called himself as the teacher .

In the movie you will see a lot of terrorist videos and most of the videos were well edited to give an impression how ruthless he is. Well edited video makes wonders. ;) No spoiler here.

The Iron Men
If the latest Iron Man suit was Mark 42, just imagine how many suits he got. This should not be a spoiler as in trailers you got to see most of it. Tony's preparation was more for threat from Aliens but in time for emergency everything goes.

How to have a Happy ending
Now if a man need to ask forgiveness to reconcile in any relationship (obviously Tony did pissed off his girl), the one thing he can do to show his sincerity to remove those things that always stand in the way of her. In this case, it was Tony's armor suit. You can see how happy she is when she saw the suits does the fireworks.

It's okay. Tony is Iron Man and he is rich. He can do better one in time to come. Woman would say that man are like Leopard who never change their spots. Good luck for changing man. :)

Doctor Who?
Bonus of the show would be after the ending credits. Tony is opening up himself to a doctor and started to share his most deepest secrets to the Doctor. It get so boring that he felt asleep. Better asleep than pissing him off I say. Or maybe that was what Tony is going for. :)

I highly recommend this movie as to me, this is the best of the trilogy and it is rare to have the best at the last even without a strong villain. Maybe it has to do with the number of Iron Man in this movie or should I say Iron Men?

PS: Special thanks to Play Imaginative for the invitation. :)

Hot Toys Iron Man at Action City

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:56:00 +0000

If you are into Iron Man in Singapore, Bugis Junction is a place you want to check it out. Not only there are Marvel Become Iron Man game and Play Imaginative Super alloy Iron Man on display and pre-order, the Action city shop at the mall is also having display and order of Hot toys Iron Man.

The whole suite of Hot toys Iron were on display in the shop.

One of Hot toys Tony which didn't suit up much.

Face off with Iron Monger and he is huge.

Mark 2 the silver and chrome suit is classic.

The Iron Patriot which will appear in Iron Man 3.

Also the latest suit Mark XLII.

The super deluxe of Mark 7 are also there.

This set has much parts to change including Tony's head and a Hologram Ironman.

There is a 1:1 Iron Man Mark XLII in the shop which many took photo with.

Pop by Bugis Junction soon before the Iron Man 3 promotion is over and have a great time looking and photo taking with all the Iron Man!!

Meanwhile suit up for Iron Man 3 the movie!!

Iron Man Mark 3

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:49:00 +0000

Since Iron Man 3 is opening in this week, it is time for me to review the Iron Man Mark 3 from the first Iron Man movie...

It was still Mint in packaging in my collection. I have been waiting sometime to get this to review as I did review Mark 01 some time back.

The packaging is pretty standard as to have some data of the character and a photo on how the action Launching Repulsor Blast action works.

Mark 3 was one of the best suit in first Iron Man movie

Time to Open the Toy.

Out of packaging the figure look pretty decent and the color scheme and details were good.

To keep the sharp, they use stickers as the eye instead of hand painting. Save them the trouble to have quality works.

As this is the generation 1 of the Hasbro Iron Man, it has come quite a long way in the evolution of the toy series from 6 inches like this one to 3.75 inches... Maybe it is me but looking at this photo, it seems the factory did good painting on most of the parts of the toy.

If you look at the toy today, you would see such figures do not even have much paint on it. Even the back of the figure, you get to see how much coloring was put on these figure. You can tell by the glossiness of the figure.

In fact you can see the amount of glossiness on the figure. Those are really hand painted and I observed that the current series of Iron Man toys, you won't see the amount of paint on the figure.

As for action in action figure, Hasbro has included a spring like missile part that kids can try the features.

I do believe that is not Stark design but it's quite fun.

So this is Mark 03 from Iron Man 1 movies series from Hasbro and is one of the best value for the quality and price. If you are interested to read more, I have blog about the increase of pricing of Iron Man figure from Hasbro sometime back.

Meanwhile for Iron Man fans, go catch Iron Man 3 releasing this week!

Hasbro Transformers Fan Built Bot

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:31:00 +0000

Do you know Transformers is turning 30 next year? Man I feel old!

In preparation of Transformers 30th Anniversary, Hasbro is giving fans an opportunity to have a say in deciding what the fan want.

The “Fan Built Bot” Poll kicks off today, and will run through May 5th at TRANSFORMERS.com/vote. Hasbro invites fans to vote daily to shape this new TRANSFORMERS character. The new character will be made into an action figure featured in the “Thrilling 30” line of toys to celebrate the anniversary next year.

You can cast what you want for “Fan Built Bot” character such as being AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON to its vehicle mode, color, weapons and personality. Each day a person can only do a single vote. The data will be collected and the most popular choice will be chosen. This exercise will create a new TRANSFORMERS character and later Hasbro will be giving fans to name the new character. More details on the naming will be announced soon.

After you have cast your choice, Optimus will thank you personally.

If you try to break the rule by doing more than vote a day, Megatron will tell you to come back tomorrow to vote again.

Why not join in the fun to tell Hasbro how your idea Transformers should be and you never know your choice maybe chosen.

Don't be a Nato. Go have a say at TRANSFORMERS.com/vote.

Become Iron Man & Preview of Super Alloy Iron Man

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:49:00 +0000

In the anticipation of Iron man 3 premiere on 26th of April 2013, Marvel is having a Become Iron Man event at Bugis Singapore.

The event location has setup the look a like of Iron Man armory which is really cool.

The program use video camera to capture and digitally edit Mark XLII suit on any person standing at a certain location.

On the screen, it will display the player like in the movie or the game.

The suit will then pieces by piece wear on the player on screen which includes sound effect.

No long, the whole suit will be applied on a LIVE player.

After the suit up, the program will continue to capture the player movement as he or she will interact some testing like dancing and also shooting mini game.

It is quite an experience as you get to live for a moment of Tony Stark as Iron man. Become Iron Man is an all-new experience from Marvel Studios. Using ground-breaking motion-sensor technology it allows users to assemble and test the new Mark 42 armour, and be immersed in the action of the film.

On a side note, I have to honor by saying I didn't play this game at that location as I felt "Stage fright" as they are many others looking and not to mention there was a dance session in the game. So me and Andy from Toysrevil decided to just do our job which is taking photos and reporting. The organizer Daphne has told us to state that we "chicken out" in our blog post and so now we did. :P

Don't let this stop you tho as it fun and It is FREE! So go and try out!

Adding to the Iron Man experience, fans can also look forward to Play Imaginative’s unveiling of Iron Man Super Alloy Collectable Figures

The preview showcase of our Super Alloy Iron Man product from Iron Man 3 movie.

Including the 1/4 Iron Man Mark XLII.

Just look at the details.

The Pre order of this suit is open for you to order if you are interested and if you did so before 22 April at the event, you will be receiving 2 tickets of Iron Man 3!

The remain suit which you will see below are just preview and in the near future the release date will be announce.

War Machine Version 2.

Iron Patriot.

Close up on the front details.

and the back.

Gemini was quite refreshing to have a White and Gold theme for Mark 39.

Very classy color theme for a Sub Orbital Suit.

One of my favorite suit was the Heartbreaker.

Personally love the shape of the helmet.

If you are into bigger Iron man suit, then this Space Suit Red Snapper is for you

Here are a close up on the helmet of Mark 35 Red Snapper which would be in the credit roll of Iron Man 3 appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy.

Not forgetting 1/6 collectors that there is a figure out in display. I love the lighting LEDS

On 24th of April, there will be unveiling of 1/12 figures of 5 Iron Man suit.

Not forgetting there are Iron Man Disney XD’s video showcase of Marvel Universe

Pop by to Bugis Junction Singapore from 19 April – 5 May 2013 from 10am to 10pm and you would get to see all these Iron Man stuff there yourself!!

SHELL Bags

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

There was a time where carry a Shell on your back look funny but not anymore. Not when the TMNT taken the world by storm in the 1980s, Super Mario and Dragonball manga rock.

Now having a Shell bag look cool! How cool? Check these out!

TMNT Shell bag!

The bag have various compartments to hold different stuff in place such as books and even tablet.

The back of the bag even have the TURTLES sewed on it. Look comfortable. The best part is it comes with 4 color TMNT masks so you can cosplay if you like! More at Think Geek

If you think this could be rather appeal more for children, then you can try getting this King Koopa's Spike Shell Bag

Black leather bag which can hold 16" laptop really can kick some Punks. Don't worry about the Spikes as they are soft. More at ThinkGeek

These are cool bags!

G.I.Joe Sand Viper

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:12:00 +0000

In the team of Cobra, here is Sand Viper from Valor vs Venom series.

Sand Viper is Desert unit specially to operate in the dry and hot extreme environment.

I love the Sand Viper outfit with black and brown team. I bet the uniform keep them cool and warm in the extreme weather of the desert. While the Red symbol of Cobra are right at their chest. A good way for G.I.Joe to aim at them.

The Cobra logo are embedded on their knee which is a good touch.

Here's a close up on the face mask. Look so deadly.

Accessories that come with his operation are a helmet with night sight, a rifles, a semi-automatic gun and a operation back pack.

In the night operation these night glasses is a must have.

Now for the articulation of the figure, this figure lose out to Night Creeper. You can see he is missing wrist articulation.

As for the feet, there is no ankle articulation.

Personally I don't expect this figure to have those articulation as for figure design, he look quite impressive already.

Sand Viper would look good if he stand in numbers. They are not ninja anyway so that will do.

After all the reviews of Cobra, I think I should show some love to the Joe soon.

Do you like this Sand Viper?