Open The Toy

Transformers Animated Blurr

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000

In Transformers Animated, Blurr was a Autobots Elite Intelligence and as I am a big fan of the Animated series, I got to have my hands on this unique Autobots.

For a Transformers fan, both robot and vehicle mode must be something that interest me and for Blur is one of those few Transformers who look good in both mode. Let's start with his vehicle mode.

Blurr vehicle form is all about sleek and futuristic. The vehicle design remind me very much of Tron with hollow wheels and illuminate outlines.

The vehicle design fit Blurr for speed and sleekness.

It is after all important for a Elite Intelligent to have the speed and grace for going into enemies area and collection intell. I just cannot get enough of the Tron looking hollow wheels.

Even the back of the vehicle is empty leaving just the head of Blurr disguised in it.

The sigma of Autobots Elite guard can be found displayed proudly in front of it bonnet

From the view from the top, Blurr look sharp!

If you begin the Transformation, the first thing to remove in Vehicle is the bonnet.

The bonnet can transformed into Blurr melee weapon as a Saw.

Blurr robot mode is tall and sleek. He should be one of the tallest figure in deluxe class.

The weapon can be fixed on his arm if you need Blurr to go into battle.

On the close up of the figure, it resemble well of Blurr in the animation

Here is a clip of Blur talking non-stop for your reference.

Regardless of his skinny legs, this Blurr toy can pose well and isn't as hard as I thought it would be for keeping itself balance.

I have never regret to get Blurr into my Transformers Animated toys collection as he is one interesting Autobots with a personality of a class of it's own.

Do you like Blurr too?

Custom Killer Bumblebee by Waylander

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:57:00 +0000

I have the pleasure to introduce a custom Bumblebee built and conceptualized by my friend Waylander who also run a blog of his own.

His version of Bumblebee is a good mixed of the movie Bumblebee and the War of Cybertron version of Bumblebee.

You can get to see his building post from the concept to the actual model.

Waylander is one of the winner for his work in last year Bandai Model kit World Cup last year and this is his first work on Transformers. Really proud of him..

WIPs here:

Guess the coming Cybertron Convention in Singapore is getting everyone excited about Transformers. :)

Qui-Gon Jinn, A Great Jedi Master

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +0000

Beside the Jedi Master Yoda, one of the Jedi Master that I like is Qui-Gon Jinn. That is the reason why I got a action figure of him.

I love his style of dressing in Jedi robe and his leather boots.

I never believe a Jedi would have long hair as the old saga all Jedi training are discipline and neat.

Just like other figure in the series, Qui-Gon has his own Chip for Commtech. A good looking photo of Qui-Gon himself.

The figure was one of those who gave a lightsaber without blade for it to put on his belt. A good concept and improvement.

Now for the blade of the lightsaber in green which resemble very much of Luke Skywalker built of his lightsaber.

Qui-Gon look good with the lightsaber.

The reason why I like Qui-Gon as a character as he is one of the Jedi who is unconventional and grounded. He follow his instinct while not forgetting his wisdom in the way he handle matters. Young Obi-wan on the other end was very strict and only wanted to do the right thing going by the book and being political correct.

In contrast, Qui-Gon ways and view are more balance. He even use mind trick on individual in order to complete his object a way that I think some Jedi will not do.

Greed can be a very powerful ally.

Of course one mistake he did was to assign young Anakin to Obi-wan at his death bed. Somehow I believe if Qui-Gon would trained Anakin, maybe the result will be different.

When it comes to stupidity, Qui-Gon is equally helpless. LOL

Jar Jar Binks Mini

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:18:00 +0000

If you think the hate list of villain in Starwars Episode 1 was Darth Maul or Darth Sidious, you are gravely mistaken. The Public enemy in number one spot is Jar Jar Binks!

Jar Jar originally was a outcast from his Gungan community and all that took a turn to better when he met a Jedi and his Padawan. He started an adventure unknowingly getting himself in the battle of Naboo and survived.

Now you maybe thinking since he is not a popular character why do I have him as a toy in my collection? I got him as a complementarity gift on my purchase and he is not a regular 31/4 inch figure but a much more small version. I will show you the size of him later in the post as the review goes along.

Here is Jar Jar Binks dressed in his own native attire. Although he should be tall, somehow he always slough as he walk.

You can have a good look as his fin like ears from the back and how bad the sloughing is.

For the toy, his "ears" can be flipped up but that is not originally design that way but the soft rubber ears for this toy can do that but it will not hold to that position for long.

This mini version of the toy only allow movement on both legs and arms by moving up and down and nothing more.

Now here is the comparison of the size of this Mini Jar Jar Binks to my episode 1 R2-D2.

here is Jar Jar in his usual self in episode 1...

Hurray for a day of peace! LOL

Every dog has his day. Ten years after the battle of Naboo, Jar Jar became a delegate to the Galactic Senate. How he landed himself there was a mystery. Jar Jar later played a big part to empower republic to have their clone soldier and indirectly powering the empire... so what's new? LOL

Beware, Little Godzilla Coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:38:00 +0000

If you are a Godzilla fan, this toy will be something you want to get.
If you are currently not a Godzilla fan, this toy may melt your heart and get you thinking to get this.

Why? It's a super cute little Godzilla!!!

See how cute it is trying to walk?

Even when sitting down, this little fella look so cute!

This little Godzilla is releasing in June 2012 from the S.H.MonsterArts series. Compare to the first release of Godzilla toy this figure is half of it size but almost the same price...

The accessories are 4 crystal and two bases.

With the base, you can make the 4 crystal shafts stand around little Godzilla which suppose to be a prison set by the space Godzilla...

The price for this little Godzilla is 3,465 Yen. A little too high for this little guy in the series...but hey it's cute.

Sport Champ Playmobil Fi?ures Series 1

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

We are the Champion my friend! I remember this song bring sung whenever someone won some matches during the school sport day.

Say hi to a sport champ from a local college from Playmobil Fi?ures Series.

In all honestly since I tried my luck on blind pack, this sporty fella is not in my top list of what I wanted to get. Well that's life. you can't always get what you wanted but just make the best of what you got. Anyway on with the review.

Maybe it's my locality but seeing someone dress in a full set of sweater don't really make me think of being a sport man. You don't see much on anyone dress like this in the streets of Singapore as it is usually hot and such attire ain't cool....

Since this figure comes with a hood, I was hoping that it can do a covering over the head but too bad they didn't design that way.

On the positive point, I like his hair design and color. Somehow his hairstyle remind me of Luke Skywalker from the new hope. Such hairstyle will not be approve in much institution actually.

The unique feature about this figure was his shoes which was a sport shoe. You don't see much feet design in Playmobil.

Can you see the brand of the shoe? LOL

For accessory, he comes with a tall trophy. No mention what he won too. Personally I think a medal will be a better fit for this case.

If that is not enough, he even comes with a certificate with some wording I have a hard time understanding it.

Can you read what was written on it?

Somehow this figure with the certificate reminded me that you can still get into some school not by mere academic results by being good at certain sport too. This is true as I know of some real life cases that someone was so good in his sport that good school take them in to help the school in achieve some medals and he get away with his certification in academy. So never be a jack of all trades. If you not good in studies, put your best effort in sports and you never know where it will land you.

This sport Champ did pay his price in up keeping his body fit. You can see him in training hard such as doing the standing board jump.

Pull himself up regularly at pull up bar.

Do a lot of situp to get the 6 packs although for this figure you won't get to see the abs.

Sometime when the going get tough, you just need some encouragement from someone to push you through such as coach which you will hate them during those time...

But at the end of it when you see the result, you can't thank them for their contribution for your achievement.

Ultimately when it comes to physically training, the only enemy is yourself and your thinking.
Do you agree?

Starwars Episode 1 R2-D2

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Every Saga has a beginning.

It is my pleasure to share with you a Starwars Episode 1, The Phantom Menace figure which I kept more than a decade ago.

To be honest, I didn't get much of the toy in this series and since I have a R2-D2 loose, I kept this R2 in storage. Since the 3D version is going to open again this week, I decided to go into my slash to look for such old figures. So here it is. R2-D2 in Episode 1 packaging. I have to say I dig this packaging simply because of the color and the face of Darth Maul.

One of the unique feature of this line was that each figure comes with a Commtech chip which will interact with another chip using the Electronic Commtech Reader. Unfortunately, I didn't get the device then.

At the back of the card comes with introduction of other characters in figurines in the series.

These figures were released in 1998 by Hasbros which made in China and there is a Official Starwars fan club advertisement there.

There was a simple instruction of the figure in this case R2-D2 by twisting head and pushing up the legs

Time to Open the Toy!

Here it is, R2-D2 from Episode 1. He is the only droids with a timeless design both in the real world and in Starwars universe.

The astromech droid R2-D2 serves on board the Naboo Royal Starship of Queen Amidala. A multifaceted utility droid, R2-D2 becomes a hero in the struggle against the Trade federation's invasion of Naboo.

Here is the mug shot of the back of R2-D2.

One of the feature of this R2-D2 of having him to have jet pack that allow him to hoover or fly. To do that, you have to turn the head from the side to the front. One thing to note that the turning of the head is restricted to only less than 45 degrees...

Complete the transformation by pushing up the leg and should see four jet parts exposing by the side.This is where R2 get to flight mode and go on the ship to do repair for his royal Queen spaceship.

On the Commtech chip itself, there was a writing of the information on R2-D2. COMMTECH Chip sound effects include 7 different expressions. This chip interacts with Anakin Skywalker, C3PO, Jar Jar Blinks, Padme and Jedi.

The front of the chip comes with 3D photo of R2-D2.

This figure had quite a fatal mistake which is the paint job on top of the R2-D2 was not in place. See the circle paint should be around the center circle.

Compare Episode 1 R2-D2 with another R2-D2 that I got years ago, I can see some minor differences in paint and parts. Firstly the episode 1 got it correct to have the R2-D2 light or eyes to be in blue color but that red one was generated by electronic LED and made sound. The head cannot even turn tho.

On the side you can see the differences on the leg part?

Obviously the top paint look so inconsistent.

Regardless, this version of the R2-D2 toy still look better and close the original that I know.

By now if you have forgotten what R2-D2 has done in Episode 1, you can check out the following video of the summary of event where R2 was there.

Note that the subtitle is fan made and has some coarse language. Play it at your own risk.

Now the golden question. Are you going to the theater to watch Starwars episode 1 in 3D?

Preview of Lego Lord of the Rings

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:10:00 +0000

This summer, Lego will be releasing a new toy line series for The Lord of the Rings. See how they make the lego Gollum? Creepy isn't it?

I think we can expect not only the toys but the games as well. For the legion of the darkness, you have the Orcs, Nazguls and Gollum.

For the fellowship of the rings, take your pick between Wizard, men, Elf, dwarf and the hobbits

Personally these look more like the game lego characters as the hands and pose are different from the regular mini-figure.

What do you think?

TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Con 2012 Singapore Coming!!

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0000

Do you know there is a TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Con 2012 happening in The Resorts World Sentosa Singapore?

I would like to share with you something that I received early in the morning.

It is a media kit from the organizer to inform me about Transformers Cybertron Con 2012 that will be on during 11th to 13th March 2012 at The Resorts World Sentosa.

Following the success of TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Con‟s convention back in 2010 at Shanghai, Hasbro Singapore is thrilled to share the hugely popular TRANSFORMERS brand with fans in Singapore and around the region. This is the First time in Singapore for such official TRANSFORMERS event people!!

With the recent launch of TRANSFORMERS The Ride, and TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon becoming the fourth highest grossing movie of all time at the global box office, it is a fantastic opportunity to bring this tremendous TRANSFORMERS event to Resorts World Sentosa, a destination resort that is very popular with tourists from the region

Hasbro will present an extensive collection of historical TRANSFORMERS items from throughout the brand‟s 27 year history via a visually stunning exhibit.

Other special events and exhibits will include:

- A 22-foot tall OPTIMUS PRIME character statue, one of the largest TRANSFORMERS statues ever

- TRANSFORMERS drawing classes by top Hasbro artists (at select times);
- Three-dimensional action figure dioramas capturing scenes from popular TRANSFORMERS entertainment including the blockbuster movies
- National „Fastest Fingers First‟ Challenge, testing convention goers‟ skills at converting TRANSFORMERS action figures from “robot” to “vehicle” modes.
- Panel Sessions with special guest, Mr. Hideaki Yoke and TRANSFORMERS brand experts from Hasbro

Ticket sales will begin from 3rd February 2012 onwards and they can be bought:
- Online at www.rwsentosa.com;
- At Universal Studios Singapore ticketing booths;
- At RWS Ticket and Membership Hub;
- Via hotline 6577 8888

There are 2 types of tickets available;
- $12 DAY PASS, and
- $68 VIP 4-day VIP PASS which include the follow:
   1. Unlimited event access (11-14 March);
   2. Photo Opportunity with 22-foot OPTIMUS PRIME;
   3. 1 x VIP Lanyard;
   4. 1 x TRANSFORMERS KRE-ON figure

The operating hours of the event will be the following:
11 – 13 March (11am – 9pm), 14 March (10am – 6pm)

Hurry get your ticket as there are limited and it may not be again in Singapore if you missed this one.

To have more information you can head over to www.cybertroncon.com. Fans can also receive updates and take part in contests to receive exclusive prizes by joining the 2012 TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Con Facebook page at www.facebook.com/transformerssingapore.

See you there Transformers fans in South East Asia!!

Super Famicom Controller

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:25:00 +0000

I have so much sweet memories in my younger days playing my favorite SNES games with controller like this.

When I read the news TakaraTomy coming out a tribute to Nintendo controller by having them as keychain with lights, I tell myself to get some of those I wanted.

In this series, you have the vintage first generation famicom controller, Super Famicom Controller...

Nintendo64 and the current Wii much of motion controllers comes with Black and White version.

For these toys, you can see the trademark on it's back with Nintendo copyrights.

Among all these model of controller, I am very much attached to the Super Famicom controller which to me was one of the controller of revolution simply with design of the plastic material and button layout.

Firstly it continue the direction pad on the left which today most game console still use this design.

On the right are the four action buttons which uses different colors to make the controller look lively however the naming of the button was not that successful as XY and AB does not really stand out. Sony later uses the same format on play station and uses symbol instead. Today regardless the naming, these layout of the right 4 buttons still remain.

When you think 4 buttons should be enough, Nintendo at Super famicom era push further to add 2 more buttons that are logical and friendly. The L and R button. Now this time the naming of the button was replicate later across other console. See how important naming of buttons are?

Now the question you may asked why Nintendo created 6 actions buttons? I can tell you it is not because of RPG but more for action game which one of those defining game of that era which I was crazy about "Street Fighter II".

With 6 actions buttons, players can use the Light, Medium and Heavy Kick or Punches. And with the movement of the direction pad, you will do wonders to summon the killing moves which was awesome. You can forget about the sound effect as most of the time the players will be doing the sound effect of those special moves. LOL

Anyway this toy is just a keychain for much of the display and the only "useful" feature is that by pressing the button, the light will on and off. Nothing fanciful.

This toy for me is just a tribute to the wonderful controller designs and good design last long. Do you agree?

Every Optimus Prime must have a Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Optimus Prime should always comes with a trailer. Period. Fans want it that way and when there is a demand, there will be a supply one way or another. Since Voyager Optimus Prime need a trailer, someone gave it a trailer (except TakaraTomy version)

The trailer comes with this box packaging front and back.I have no idea why there imprinted 16+ and up. Maybe because there are many small parts in the trailer. Or maybe it was a brand name of the manufacture of this OEM version. LOL

There is no mention of the maker and you can said this is an OEM in a way I guess. LOL

Time to Open the Toy and review this OEM trailer.

The front of the trailer come with a shiny looking Autobots logo.

At the back is a simple looking opening like most truck trailer to wheel cars into it.

You can put a deluxe class vehicle into the trailer with not much issue. That's cool right?

If you look inside from the view, you can see the awesome components inside the trailer. Honestly I do not know what is the used of the hooks but it just look so cool. LOL

The trailer comes with a stand to let it stand alone and it allow the stand to stand down when you need to fit into the Truck.

The trailer can be open like G1 trailer and there are various points to hook up the weapons and what not.

In this case, I will place the weapon of the Voyager Optimus Prime. Fit in very nicely.

Now come the most important part, how will this trailer look when it is attached to the voyager Optimus Prime? The answer...It look AWESOME!!

The trailer is flexible to allow turning of the truck and it won't disengage easily.

Here is a size comparison of the trailer and truck with a deluxe class vehicle. Somehow the truck look small...

No matter as the truck and trailer look totally sweet as the Optimus prime I expected it to be. And because it comes together as a package on great discount, I grab it.

Now we have hear about the Dragon version for China Hasbro leader Optimus Prime. I wonder how would a voyager Optimus Prime goes with the theme of the Dragon. For the fun of it, I did a digital version and I think it look better than that. :P

What do you think?

In summary, every Optimus Prime has to come with a trailer. No question about that. Agree?

DOTM Voyager Optimus Prime

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:17:00 +0000

Another Optimus Prime has added to my collection and I got it during last year end offer.

Having a couple of Optimus Prime myself, it take something extra to get me to have a Voyager Optimus Prime from the movie Transformers Dark of the Moon. Well I will share with you the motivation later. Let's us open the toy and review this toy first.

Having myself a Leader class, the setting of this voyager class look different. Somehow the wheels on the arms make Optimus look beefed up.

You will know why I said beefed up by the following picture. See his wheels look so much like biceps?

On his back the two containers look more like thrusters but in reality, it doesn't do anything much as it just make Optimus look steadier. On the side view, the lower legs look strong and with that, Prime have no difficultly in standing and balance.

Talking about the legs, I notice the consistency of having tyres on the thighs, if only they care about painting the wheels there, it would look better.

Here is a closed up of Optimus face which look pretty decent. Notice that his chest area look a bit different from the leader class.

For this voyager Optimus prime, his only accessory and weapon is his blaster. No saber, no hook.

The blaster can transformed into a more powerful mode by pressing on the end button. The only weakness is that you have to keep pressing and holding the button for the blaster to be an upgrade mode.

Nonetheless, Optimus Prime always look great with a blaster than any other weapons in my opinion.

It is time for the transformation and for a voyager class, the transformation look simple but when you are doing the transformation, it may not look so simple. Here is Optimus half way doing the transformation. Look pretty funny in this semi mode. LOL

When the transformation is done, it is a different story where the truck mode look pretty awesome. On the front view, it look consistent with the movie version.

One of the detail that interest me is the only Autobots logo found on this toy was the front of the vehicle. Some custom paint will make the logo stand out.

On the back of the truck, there is a hole for you to insert the trailer logically but for this toy, it is for the weapon.

So I placed the weapon at the back and it look decent. Now in reality it will be an obvious giveaway for a normal truck to carry such a huge cannon.

Now here's something I like about this version of Optimus prime was the view from the top, it seems Optimus Prime is powered by solar panel. Notice the roof and the bonnet? They really look like solar cells. Yes I love Autobots going green. I mean who doesn't?

Even with the above good points that I pointed out, there are not the reason that put me to get this Optimus Prime. There is more. And what will that be?

It is always my criteria that Optimus prime should come with a Trailer to complete the look and it took Michael Bay 3 movies to get that right (still it didn't look too right for me). If I need a trailer, the only version for voyager would be TakaraTomy version as much as I remember, Hasbro voyager does not come with a trailer.

However there is a trailer and I got this toy with a trailer. Are you curious to see the Trailer? I will revive that on my next post. :D

That being said, how do this voyager Optimus prime fair to you? Any opinion?

Snow Miku Wonder Festival 2012 Exclusive

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:09:00 +0000

Snow Miku is returning in Japan coming Wonder Festival 2012. Since it is still winter in February, it make prefect sense to have a Snow Miku.

This figure is in conjunction with Max factory and Good Smile Company for “Wonderful Hobby Life for You 15″! exhibition. There will be a limited to 3000 for the event in Japan but as for web online store, you can place your pre-order of maximum 3 per person. For oversea web order, the item is currently plan to ship out in June 2012 (No longer winter then :( ).

So what so different about this Nendoroid Snow Miku? For one, she comes with a new costume as a coat. For accessories, She comes with mic stand,

a shovel,

a Nendoroid Petite sized clear snow sculpture of Miku and a LED lighted stage for the ice sculpture.

The official name is No.207 Nendoroid Snow Miku ( 雪ミク ) Fluffy. Get her before she slip you by!

Do agree with me that this version of the Snow Miku is better than the previous version?

Android Fu Lu Shou 福祿壽 for Chinese New Year

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Believe it or not but there will be a special edition series for Chinese New year 2012. Instead of Caisheng, this year will be make up of 3 Android from Chinese characters. Fu Lu Shou 福祿壽.

First is the Blessing (福) Fu Android, more like last year Cai sheng android with a golden coin.

Fortune (祿) Lu Android dressed in blue instead of traditional Green represent position and promotion in job market.

Longevity (壽) Shou Android that is a symbol of an old man well in age carrying a peach which suppose to be Longevity fruits. Of course no one lives forever.

The order for this set is going to start today at shop.deadzebra.com today, Wednesday. Head over to get one set now!!

Hot Toys Cosbaby Toy Story Series 2 Coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:55:00 +0000

Cosbaby series from Hot Toys will be releasing Toy Story series 2 figures soon and there are some interesting ones that caught my eyes when I saw the prototype pictures.

What you are seeing here are prototype photographs which may look different when you see the actual product.

This figures from series 2 are more futuristic and at the same time with some old west theme.

Firstly Woody still dressed the same but he carry a space gun. Yes it is like Cowboy & Aliens. While Buzz lightyears still stay true as himself as a space ranger. I love the helmet of Buzz.

There are 2 Aliens in this series, Cowboy Alien and Spaceman Alien and all the Aliens say "Oooooo ~"

Now come the two most interesting characters and a good make over. Meet Evil Dr. Porkchop with a one eye patch and hovering on a space vessel while Rex got himself a space helmet. Both look really cool and cute!!

I have to bring extra attention to Rex as this version of cosbaby series really bring out the cuteness and the awesome details of Rex. Surely Rex from this series would not worry if he can take any rejection as he is so CUTE!!!

If you are interested in this series, it should be release in the first quarter of 2012. We just hope the actual product will look this good. :)

Happy Dragon New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:38:00 +0000

This is the year of Dragon so it is proper to get a dragon toy and play with it!

To be honest, this Dragon was for decoration but I modify it to use it with my toys. Just like Chinese Lion Dance, this is something of that sort but in this case a Dragon. Just nice for one person to dance the Dragon dance.

Unlike western Dragons in stories, the Chinese Dragon often comes with two horns on it's head and body are more serpent like. For dancing purposes, they made the dragon to look more friendly with smiling expression with no sharp teeth.

On the back of this decoration Dragon was a short body with a Chinese letter "Fu (福)" meaning prosperity.

Beside the looks of the dragon, the one that make the Dragon dance come to life will be the dancer himself. Often these dancers are from some martial art organization and with proper training, they have the stamina and skills to do great performance.

For this case, I have Son Goku from Dragonball to do the honor of the Dragon dance. Since it is Dragon year, let's have the Dragonball team to do some well wishes for the new year. :)

Wow it is a GEM to see Goku and Vegeta to do something together. Readers you guys are in luck!

PS: Huat Ah means Good luck which normally related to wealth.

Well here's my best wishes to all you readers of this toy blog. Let's have a prosperous new year in the year of the Dragon!

Hey...what is this?

Sorry for the joke as I am currently playing Elder scroll Skyrim. :P Yes playing game for the new year holidays. LOL

HUAT AH!!

Hot Toys The Dark Knight: 1/6th scale Batmobile Coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:45:00 +0000

Of all the Batmobile in the Batman movie series, I find the one in the Dark Knight version is the best.

Since Hottoys roll out a 1/6th scale of Batman from the Dark Knight (re-release version), it make prefect sense to have a Batmobile for the Batman.

Behold the Dark Knight rises...

The Batmobile comes with good paints on detail such as metallic gold parts and LEDs for lights.
The cockpit like the movie allow it to open and closed.

Batman seated so comfortably in the Batmobile.

Like most vehicle, the engine uses the back of the wheel to give traction to drive the Batmobile and as such it provide bigger tyres that can easily flatten most objects.

You can have this Batmobile around SGD$500 in the middle of 2012 as it reported today.

As nice as it is close to the real Batmobile in the The Dark Knight movie, I do not think it can eject itself to become a cycle mode. If that can be done, it would be prefect...just like the movie...

Revoltech Fullmetal Alchemist Edward Elric Coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:54:00 +0000

For Fullmetal Alchemist fan, in March 2012, an articulate action figure of Edward Elric will be releasing in Kaiyodo Revoltech series.

It is quite rare now for Japanese toy manufacture to do Male character. This action figure comes with 4 facial expression, a stand, couple of special power effect and a couple of hands.

With the special effect, the character just brought to life like in Anime or Manga.

Some of the pose are amazing.

Personally I love this mad facial expression.

This figure look pretty fun and expect more of the character in the series to come. Yes including his brother. :)

Kamen Rider Kaixa Kaixa Shot

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:21:00 +0000

I wished I can tell you that I got a new camera but this is a toy and it is one of the gadget from Kamen Rider Kaixa!

Now the reason I bought this because it was on offer and the camera look really cool. No attachment to the specific kamen rider which is Kiaxa in this case.

By reading the back of the card, I am totally sold with the features.

This Kaixa Shot is one of the side gadget of the kamen rider.

Open up the toy and only can see 3 parts.

The front of the camera you will see the len, flash and buttons.

The back you can see the LCD screen. Look like real.

The bottom of the toy shows the manufacture period of this products.

If you remove the LCD panel, you will see the batteries compartment which 2 AA batteries are needed for this toy.

By pressing the button, the LED of the flash light area will be ignited with sound. Say Cheese!

You can insert the Kamen Rider seal and the camera suppose to be transformed it from a ordinary camera to kiaxa shot.

You can transformed the camera this way by holding it this way. This is more for a kid toy so excuse me if my hand look bigger. LOL

In this position if you trigger it, the front red LEDs will light up with sound effect.

Now this camera comes with a sleeve so if you have the Kamen Rider belt, you can slot it in.

It will slot into place nicely ready for you to draw out.

I felt this toy look cool and great for kids to enjoy playing the role of a Kamen Rider. As for me the gadget look cool and the price is on great discount. So no harm in buying and play with it.

What do you guys think about this toy?

Bravism Bleach - Styling Coming

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:36:00 +0000

If you have been following Bleach Anime and Manga, the following figures will excite you. I know it excite me. In preparation for Jump Festa 2012, Bandai will be releasing a set of 4 Bleach Styling in Bravism candy figure line in March 2012.

These 15cm in height figurines are well scripted. For the first time, Ichigo in Fullbring as a toy figure!

Rukia however was quite a disappointed to me for the facial expression does not quite look like her...something is wrong with her eyes in my opinion. Other than her face, the pose and body look good.

Renji on the other hand look exactly as how he is suppose to be. A proud and arrogant pose. Notice the figure of Renji don't even need to have his zanpakuto (sword) drawn to look good?

Now you hear me saying there are 4 figurines but we just shown 3 in the picture. Well for Ichigo there are two version. A minor different with mask on or without his mask. I think these are variant.

So the lucky one should be with the Mask on. LOL

The trio of Ichigo, Rukia and Renji will sell for ¥3,780 released in March 2012.

Any thoughts of these cool looking figurines? Worth the price?

What Rock Shooter is this?

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:51:00 +0000

A discussion happened between me and Fuzzy who was a big fan of BRS PSP version saw the inconsistent design and news on Medicom RAH WRS prototype.

The WRS as we all know was to be like this.

Take note on the costume, a scythe as weapon and the Magenta flame on the right side of WRS.

However Medicom RAH WRS turned out to be like this which is still dressed like BRS but it is in White holding an axe.

I noticed this version of WRS is more like a "repaint" of BRS as we discover a series of inconsistency on this RAH WRS.

First off, WRS costume is wrong compare to the game or other image version. It is more like a alternate color of BRS. On this point maybe is just a costume so it is not that wrong right?

At the same picture, I would like to point out that WRS do not have the scar on her belly as only BRS has it and the Medicom RAH version has it.

To my understanding WRS is parallel to BRS which mean everything should be a mirror image. Like BRS flame is on her left eye, WRS is on her right. This version of the WRS the flame is still on her left eye but instead of Megeta the flame is in black. Hm... something is not right here...

Last of all is the weapon which is an Axe which although was unheard of, it is one weapon designed by "huke" the original designer of the BRS series characters. So it is kind of original.

As much as I know it, this is a customized WRS by Medicom who is using the same mold as BRS and trying to do something different and hopefully fish in the WRS fans. However the true fan like Fuzzy who is a big fan of vocaloid and the BRS series has this to say

" The figure does not resemble any known version of BRS in media, mainstream or otherwise. The closest version I've seen only exists in an official artbook, and that one didn't wield the weapon that comes with this figure.

I'm not too certain on other collectors' views, but I collect figures mostly because I get a nostalgic feeling from the figures representing the characters I like.

I don't see the logic in getting this since it doesn't represent the BRS I know and love."

To the collectors this toy is rather subjective and it is a thin line between making a customized repaint works especially it is trying to appease the fans. I guess they may have to work harder than that if they really want to get that circles.

Then again there are others who just buy the figure without knowing much knowledge of the figurine...but for SGD$200 or more? One has to be very rich or thinking really hard before buying.

Anyway this is just a prototype and no news of it being done for actual product. So we all have to just wait and see. Nevertheless it is fun to point things out and hear different point of view.

So what's your view on this WRS?

Nendoroid 100: Disney Mickey Mouse

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:14:00 +0000

Everybody love Mickey Mouse....or most children that is. Good Smile Company for the milestone of releasing the 100 figure in Nendoroid line had obtain licenses from Disney and produce a cutie Mickey Mouse! How can I passed out for that.

It comes with lots of accessories and most of all it is the most articulated figure of Mickey Mouse so far. With Nendoroid style, it really brought out the best of Mickey!

In recent years I was more attached to Mickey due to the fact that Mickey was one of the character my son love. We have been spending quite a lot of time watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Disney Junior channel. For those who have no idea what is Mickey Mouse clubhouse, you can take a look at this.

When my son saw this figure, he went berserk. However I do not allow it as this toy has removeable small parts and was designed for 15 years and above. It's true, it is printed on the box!

When I opened up the box, the figure parts were neatly displayed and well protected with plastics.

It comes with one small instruction sheets of some of the changeable parts of Mickey and his accessories.

First feature was the changeable eyes. The face was welled molded and painted with Mickey signature looks.

The face is detachable and at the back of the face you can remove the eyes.

Changing the eyes from looking forward to looking to the side is a breeze.

As for the hands, Mickey comes with 2 pairs of arms straight and bend each side and 3 sets of hands. Great for changing pose.

One of the important feature that I love was his cute thin tail. As cute as it seems, the tail help very much for this figure to balance and act as weight support in many ways.

For accessories comes with a chair such as Hollywood looking or some may called it a director chair with his name and logo on it.

As the theme was more of film making, it comes with a Clapperboard for noting the takes or scene. It can open...

And closed! Neat!

Now coming back to the Chair, the accessory was more than showing than usage as Mickey cannot sit on the chair.

As a director, Mickey also have his own megaphone that doesn't need batteries. Old fashion and good!

Next will be Mickey own camera for filming. Again the logo of Mickey is printed on the camera.

The Mickey Studio camera is using the old fashion film in stead of digital media for classic feel.

The camera stand was tripod of Mickey looking feet and as a tail, it was a 2-pin plug.

The height of the camera is just nice for Mickey.

With that I think Mickey can start the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse starting theme take one! ACTION!

Mickey can do the Hot Dog Dance too! If you have no idea what I am referring to you can click on here to watch.

Okay that very much wrap out this amazing Mickey Mouse to have for fans. Till then let's say bye to Mickey Mouse for this review!

Yes we will see you real soon Mickey... maybe in Disneyland? :D

Do you love Mickey? What is your thought of this Mickey Mouse Toy?

Gatchaman 2 New God Phoenix EX Gokin

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:09:00 +0000

Gatchaman or in some region known as Battle of the Planet was one anime I loved to watched in my childhood. I love the costume to their vehicles and most of all their mothership. In Gatchaman 2, the main ship takes on a bird form of a Phoenix which is really cool even till today

After a few decades, the toy got a remake which comes with diecast parts for this God Phoenix by Fewture!

The plane comes with 5 mini vehicles which were driven by the 5 Gatchaman. One thing I remember was there always wearing a number like some baseball T-shirt when they are "off duty".

As a diecast toy, these vehicle pay tribute to the anime to fit into various part of the God Phoenix just like the Anime!

Here's a treat of the retro advertisement of the God Phoenix in Japanese of the vintage version.

This awesome God Phoenix which much like the vintage one will be releasing in June 2012 with a huge priced tag around 23,000 Yen. Reason for the justification would be the diecast parts and selected group of fans and collectors who watched this anime when they are growing up globally.

This should be a must have if you have the budget for this God Phoenix. Be carefully to handle with care in your playtime and do not let it fall to the ground which hurt you if it hurt your feet and if it doesn't you will still feel the pain as the paint maybe chipped. LOL

Enterbay Elvis 68 Comeback

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:27:00 +0000

It has been 35 years since the King of Rock and Roll left us and Kotobukiya and Enterbay will be releasing a 1/6 scale (12-inch Figure) Elvis Presley in his prime in the 68 Comeback Special.

Being a Elvis fan, I was impressed with the head sculpt of the likeness of Elvis.

I have to point out that this version would be the one before or in the beginning of the show as his hair is combed back neatly. As the show goes on, Elvis "Superman" curl hairstyle took over. I do wish they release that hairstyle as he look way better with that. Just look at the cover below of the show.

I found a video of the show when you can see in the beginning of the song, his hair was combed back neatly. But when he really rock later, you can see his hairstyle look cooler!!

Notice the Guitar? Enterbay did the same replicate! The figure comes with a few set of hands and a amplifier and a mic and stand.

This figure really pay tribute to Elvis who is not only sing good Rock and Roll songs but a great love songs too. The world of music will be different without Elvis.

This figurine is a collector series and unless you are fan, please go ahead to get it and display it. It is not advisiable to get this to store up and think you can sell it as higher price as it rob other fans of getting it and with such leather suited figure, be my guess and store it mint in box and see a few years later what will happen to the leather. :)

Personally I have some Elvis figure too but that will be review in the near future. Look out for this release schedule in March 2012 by enterbay.

Lego Queen of Egypt

noreply@blogger.com (LEon) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

I always have a fascination on Egypt history and Culture. So I can't pass on the Egyptian lady from Lego mini figurine series.

Behold the queen of Egypt... Is she Cleopatra? I doubt so

I love the design arts on her robe which the pattern of wings both on the collar and the waist.

Instead of wearing of a crown, she wore a head band. That explain why I do not think she is a queen. Even on her head band having the wing like desgin on her head band.

One thing special about this lego figure was instead of two feet, she come with just one long dress as a robe.

She also comes with an accessory which some may mistaken it as a rod or a long cane. However it was suppose to be a snake or the olden English addressed that as a serpent.

I have no idea why on earth a Egyptian woman comes with a green snake. If it was a cat I can fully understand. For a serpent, I figure out that she could be kind of a evil character.

Coming back to the character herself, I personally find the make up was quite colorful.

But we all know the fate of the Egpytian that their destiny will be something like this for mummification.

If you are wondering that is the Mummy from the previous series which comes with a scorpion. I do have a guts feeling that the Mummy is somehow related to the Egyptian woman.

Yes it could be the husband. Scary isn't it if you make a vow of death till us part where in this case he is now an undead.

I will be looking out for other Egyptian series in time to come. Kinda remind me of MJ remember the time music video. LOL