Valen's Hobby Life

New Ray 1/12 Ducati with Yellow Hornet TK

2012-01-14T12:31:00.003+08:00

This is my first post in 2012. Is a little late but i still wanna wish all of you a blessed year ahead. I was considering getting something for my yellow hornet TK since the first day i got them and finally spotted something cool which i think would be awesome to put all of them together^^ So here they are with some picture i've taken the New Ray 1/12 Ducati.

threeA - 1/6 TQ Princess

2011-12-30T16:23:00.003+08:00

Well, This is my first lady of threeA figure the Princess Tomorrow Queen from Popbot line. The original look for this Princess TQ is wearing a one piece suit but due to the manufactured defect on her skin i decided to give her a new set of suit which would be able to cover up the defected skin area. ThreeA always known as their best customer service and after sale service so this time they gonna replace a whole new figure for this defected one^^

threeA - 1/12 AP Hatchery Gurad TK + Yellow Hornets

2011-12-14T19:35:00.006+08:00

It's has been a couple of months i didn't update my blog as i was occupied with my little princess for most of my time^^ Here's some photos that i've taken last week with very limited amount of time that i somehow managed to squeeze out^^

Hot Toys - 1/6 Movie Masterpiece Spider-man 3 - Spider-man

2011-08-24T12:14:00.007+08:00

Yes, this is our friendly neighborhood Spider-man and is the first ever Spider-man produced by Hot Toys. I made my pre-ordered for this one few months ago. Back then not many collectors fell for this as compare to other Superheroes made by Hot Toys but once this awesome figure released in the market, there goes those slowpoke collector looking here and there to get this.

There are a lot of people keep on complaining about this Hot Toys version of Spider-man but as for me i'm positive about it much like the DX04 but end up sold out at most places also or be ready to pay scalper price. There will be another Spider-man, the black one release by Hot Toys which the prototype can be seen in a few recent toy fair. Those who miss out this classic look Spider-man can get ready your bullet for this upcoming black Spidy^^

threeA - 1/12 WWRp SDCC Slaughterhouse Dropcloth

2011-08-18T13:39:00.003+08:00

First time made my purchase for the San-Diego Comic Con (SDCC) exclusive at threeA official online toy store Bambaland. It was a superb and excited experience as all items listed sold out within five minutes. Although i was not able to get all three exclusive items but at least here's one i got and be able to share with you guys^^ Enjoy the picture:))

threeA - 1/6 Shadow Bleak Mission with Dog

2011-08-15T10:17:00.004+08:00

Man and Dog, let's begin our mission!

threeA - 1/6 Alcolyte Zombie 2.0 (Albino Zomb)

2011-08-15T09:45:00.002+08:00

Zombie in action!!

Shin Ken-ki 2 - Sengoku Gisho

2011-08-15T08:46:00.003+08:00

Apology for the long missing in action without any post here in my blog. Been a busy months lately. Here's some update with my haul - the Shin Ken-ki 2 - Sengoku Gisho manufactured Tokimeki.com. Each of this set has a total of 12 pieces 1/6 scale katana includes a 10 kind katana (which every box has them) and 2 out of 3 secrets randomly pack into it.

Below are the name of each katana ( i wonder if the English name is accurate^^)

1. 真田幸村（千子村正）Yukimura Sanada (child Muramasa thousand)
2. 島左近（大和伝）Sakon Island (Yamato transfer)
3. 大谷吉継（敦賀正宗）Passage Ootani Yoshi (Tsuruga Hazime Akira)
4. 立花宗茂（波遊ぎ兼光）Shigeru Hazime Tatibana (Motegi 兼光 play wave)
5. 立花道雪（雷切）Tatibana snowy road (off lightning)
6. 高橋紹運（備前長船長光）紹運 Takahashi (Akira Osamu Osahune Bizen)
7. 上杉謙信（姫鶴一文字）Uesugi Kenshin (鶴一 Princess characters)
8. 直江兼続（後家兼光）Naoe (兼光 widow)
9. 石田三成（石田三成）Ishida Mitsunari (unsigned)
10. 北条綱成（日光一文字 ) 綱成 Hojo (one-letter sunshine)

大谷吉継（敦賀正宗）Passage Ootani Yoshi (Tsuruga Hazime Akira)

立花宗茂（波遊ぎ兼光）Shigeru Hazime Tatibana (Motegi 兼光 play wave)

島左近（大和伝）Sakon Island (Yamato transfer)

真田幸村（千子村正）Yukimura Sanada (child Muramasa thousand)

立花道雪（雷切）Tatibana snowy road (off lightning)

直江兼続（後家兼光）Naoe (兼光 widow)

石田三成（石田三成）Ishida Mitsunari (unsigned)

上杉謙信（姫鶴一文字）Uesugi Kenshin (鶴一 Princess characters)

高橋紹運（備前長船長光）紹運 Takahashi (Akira Osamu Osahune Bizen)

北条綱成（日光一文字 ) 綱成 Hojo (one-letter sunshine)

These are the 2 secrets i have but unfortunately i can't find the English name for them^^;

真田幸村[十文字槍 ]

上杉景勝 [三鈷柄劍]

Very nice engraving on the Nagako^^

Some comparison with my other 1/6 sword. From left to right, Hot toys Kamui Gaiden katana, Ignite Swordsman Katana, Sengoku Gisho Uesugi Kenshin and Moretoys Karas Katana

Soldier Story 1/6 Man In Suit & Loading Toys 1/6 22nd SAS Regiment Gear Set - Preview

2011-07-03T00:25:00.006+08:00

Another purchase that i made couple of months ago, the STGCC 2010 Soldier Story 1/6 Man In Suit (with advanced narrow shoulder body) and Loading Toys 1/6 22nd SAS Regiment Gear Set. I'm glad that i've made my move in time to grab both this awesome set as both this set is cheap and sold out fast.

The SS Man In Suit is a collaboration work between Soldier Story and U-tots in conjunction of STGCC (Singapore Toys, Games & Comic Convention) 2010. The head sculpt is amazingly made from the likeness of actor Jeff Bridges in cast of the Iron Man movie who is a old partner of Tony Stark's father. Since that i've already got Hot Toys Iron Man Mark IV (post in review soon) which came with Tony Stark's head sculpt, so pairing them together will definitely make a wonderful movie scene.

As for the Loading Toys 22nd SAS Regiment Gear Set, it was also a great deal although it does not come with a head and body. Just simply get a Hot Toys true type narrow shoulder body will do the trick to gear up everything perfectly (according to a lot of 1/6 collector who has complete this gear up this figure) I've pre-ordered mine just need to wait for it to arrive for this set. Lets take a look on the list of accessories tag along with this set.

Water Proof BDU
Tactical Vest
Body Armor
Tactical Boots
Tactical Gloves
Elbow Pads
Knee Pads
MP5K
MG Sling
551 Holo Sight
Short Silencer
Long Silencer
M1911 Pistol & Holster
Pistol Lanyard
SAS Helmet
S10 Gas Mask
Walkie-Talkie Throat

threeA - 1/6 Adventure Kartel Mauro JC 2P

2011-06-29T15:56:00.005+08:00

Yes, this is also another 1/6 which i got few months ago and it was from threeA again. There are few different variation of JC (Fighting JC, Exegesis JC and Tracky Boss JC) that has been released in the market and the one i got here is the Mauro JC 2 Pack which consist of a JC, a zombie, a zombie head, a poster and a catalog. Enjoy the pics :D

threeA - 1/12 Big Red Large Martin & 1/12 Shadow Guard Eugene Armstong

2011-06-25T23:54:00.005+08:00

Although lately has been focusing in 1/6 line, but i couldn't help myself in getting the 1/12 scale of threeA robot. They are the Big Red Large Martin & Shadow Guard Eugene Armstong. As usual threeA figure is always making their collector confident with their product in terms of its awesome weathering and the unique design, and thats the same goes for these two^^

threeA - 1/6 Ankou Sentry N.L.C.S

2011-06-25T16:58:00.004+08:00

Wow...it has been quite a while from my last post here. Been busy with my new born baby:D Well here's another 1/6 figure from threeA i got it couples of month ago. The name is Ankou Sentry N.L.C.S.(Newandria Local Containment Squad) Enjoy the pictures.

threeA - 1/6 WWR Deimos Heavy Bramble Mk 3

2011-04-16T12:57:00.003+08:00

This is my second purchase on threeA stuff the Deimos Heavy Bramble Mk3. This guy is a really huge monster not only the robot itself but the overloaded bazooka stands roughly at about 21 inches tall :D. (You will see it in the last few photos) As usual from threeA, it has different color variant for collectors to choose which is their favorite or perhaps grab all as individual unit has its own unique color.

This big and nasty monster is the biggest 1/6 figure i've ever owned in the collection. As it is so big, the stain (heavily weather paint) can be seen everywhere as well as the strong smell of it. There are five more bramble can be grab including one yet to be released, grab it now when there are still available^^

threeA - 1/6 WWR Panda Shocktrooper Dropcloth

2011-04-08T12:29:00.006+08:00

According to Wikipedia, threeA Trading Company Ltd, threeA Toys, or threeA (also stylized 3A), is a a Hong Kong based company founded in 2008 by co-owners Ashley Wood and Kim Fung Wong. Kim Fung Wong generally handles the wholesale and production aspects of the company while Ashley Wood designs the figures and handles marketing. threeA develops and manufactures designer toys, posters, books, prints and clothing based on characters and paintings usually created and designed by Ashley Wood. threeA does also have a Showcase toy branch where the company produces figures from other Intellectual Properties not owned by Ashley Wood and has announced a new project called 3A+ that will work in similar fashion with independent artists.

Since the company is essentially ThreeZero x Ashley Wood, the name "ThreeA" is derived from the name of Kim Fung Wong's company, ThreeZero, and the first letter in Ashley Wood's name.

As of my purchase this time, it was my first ever threeA World War Robot the Panda Shocktrooper Dropcloth. There are plenty of color variant released up to date and the price are vary depends on the rarerity and difficulty of getting it. threeA product got my attention lately due to the design is unique from the way i see it and the painting/weathering is awesomely finished using real oil/dust etc. Panda Shocktrooper Dropcloth is still available for grab at its retail price so grab it while the price still reasonable^^

Moretoy - 1/6 Karas - Unboxed

2011-03-28T01:26:00.005+08:00

Karas (鴉) is a six episode Japanese anime which produced by Tatsunoko Production to commemorate its 40th anniversary of animation production. Generally speaking, this anime focus on A former yakuza (members of traditional organized crime syndicates in Japan) who living in a fictional version of Shinjuku, Tokyo populated by humans and yokai (Japanese spirits). He is one of the titular Karas, humans appointed as superpowered agents of the land. Able to transform into a car, an aircraft, and an armored crusader; the skilled swordsman is to stop his corrupt predecessor, Eko, from taking over Tokyo.

I've downloaded all six episode but haven't got time to sit down and relax to watch it. This 1/6 Karas was manufactured by a new company called Moretoy in 1/6 line. For their first 1/6 i would said this is quite impress comparing to a lot of company during their first production of 1/6 figure. As for articulation, he was restricted for certain pose due to outer black matte armor. On the accessories, this box came with a anime accurate katana which is about 2ocm in length, two left hands and one right hand for holding katana and a display base/stand which has the chinese word "鴉" carved in the middle. Although there are still room of improvement for Moretoy to work on, but i still find this an outstanding figure and i definitely looking forward for more figure form them. Keep it up Moretoy!

Very nice box art and simple box design as we seen from a lot of other 1/6 figure

I'm pretty sure this is not a children toy anymore for this is an adult collectibles, so to me it would be more precise not to state any age but mention this is for adult collectibles. If reallt necessary, i would say this is not suitable for children under 15-years^^

Sideshow - 1/6 Store Exclusive Blackhole Stormtrooper - Unboxed

2011-03-11T12:58:00.003+08:00

This is my second 1/6 figure from Star Wars by SideShow the Blackhole Stormtroopers Store Exclusive Version. My first ever bought Star Wars 1/6 figure was the 501st Legion Vader's Fist Clone Trooper. According to Sideshow website, the Store Exclusive for this trooper means this item is only available for purchase directly from an authorized Sideshow Retailer but actually you can still find it in ebay or like me i got it from lyn forum^^

I like this version of stormtroopers as this is the only troopers in black color and of cause the paint makes this figure another selling point. I believe this is a must get figure for those who have the 1/6 Darth Vader for they looks freaking awesome when put together especially with Darth Vader standing in the middle with two Blackhole Stormtroopers standing side by side:))

SoldierStory - 1/6 U.S.NAVY SEAL SDV TEAM 1

2011-03-03T23:43:00.003+08:00

It has been two busy months for me since the beginning of the year that pushing me back in blogging about my hobbies. Well, i never gave up on it but only being less on certain collectibles or should i say stay focus on certain collectibles from now onwards.

There are plenty of reasons on my decision, one of it is because i'm into too many different collectibles before and i can't seem to cope with. On the other hand, being focus on one kind of a collectibles gives me more time to do other things that i missed out last year.

As i was just upgraded from husband to daddy, it is reasonable for me to spend more time with my wife and my little princess instead of just keeping all the time occupied with my collectibles. Although i was little late got into 1/6 figure but i guess this is the kind of the collectible i will continue add in my collection while letting go some others in the same times.

So let's talk about this time purchase. This is my forth military figure and is from the Soldier Story the U.S Navy Seal SDV Team 1. I got this awesome figure from a trusted seller in lyn.net with the pre-order price, so i pretty happy with it. Soldier Story figure has always win over the hearts of its loyalty collector to continue support them as their accessories are top notch as well as the costume tailoring.

Most of the collector into 1/6 will normally care about the head sculpt and it really plays a very important part for collector whether to go for it or not. As for this figure the head sculpt is accurately molded like Stephen Lang who plays the role Colonel Miles Quaritch in the multi-award winning film, Avatar.

Let's hope that Soldier Story will continue their professionalism in producing more and more awesome figure in coming months.

Happy New Year 2011

2011-01-01T23:38:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year 2011 to all my fellow bloggers^^ May we all had a great year in 2010 and ready to welcome the challenge in our life in year 2011.

ORCARA - The Art of Red Wine

2010-12-30T17:17:00.007+08:00

ORCARA is a Guang-Zhou, China based company that has a large numbers of professional designers and animation product development engineering stuff which focus on manufacturing various of animation product.

There were eight more box set which has already been released by ORCARA. The ORCARA - Caca Food Shop, Specialty Fruits, Sea Food Market, Japanese Cuisine, Ma-Lak Steamboat, Chinese Dishes, Hawker Snack and Canton Dim Sum. Well, i must say that all of them are nice but the one that caught my attention is the art of Red Wine set.

Frankly speaking i don't know how does those other set goes but this wine set details is so awesomely produced. Every types in this set is just amazing. If you are a 1/6 figure collector you should probably grab this set while there are still available in the market.

Low Cost Local Red Wine

Intermediate Local Red Wine

Exclusive French Red Wine

Top-grade French Red Wine

Classic Oak Barrel

Red Wine Classic Cuisine - Blueberries Cheese Cake

Red Wine Classic Cuisine - Foie Gras

Red Wine Classic Partner - Cuba Cigar

Soldier Story - 1/6 - CIA - SAD Night OPS Version 2

2010-12-30T11:44:00.009+08:00

It has been a busy month for me that caused me blog less^^ Well here i am again to update my hauls before the end of year 2010 with some 1/6 figures. Initially i was waiting for other 1/6 military but due to some technical problem that my local toyshop facing end up getting this 1/6 Soldier Story - CIA - SAD Night OPS Version 2

As usual this 1/6 military box set comes with a lot of accessories and is selling in a higher price as compare to other same brand military box set. This CIA Ver 2 has been released some time ago before i was into 1/6 military figure so was either sold out in most of the place or need to paid for higher price to get it. Well, there is none of the figure or collectible that i would pay a sky high price just to get it, If that particular figure was selling like hot cake and i wasn't able grab it with retail price or pre-oreder price then i'll save my bullet for others.

My purchase this time was from the re-stock schedule with about 10% less than the retail price given by my local toys store Hayasa Hobby. Initially i was waiting for the other 1/6 military box set the Soldier Story U.S Navy Seal SDC Team 1 but sadly my local toys store hasn't been given the first batch stock by his supplier so i'll just have to wait till the second batch to arrive or to go for other alternatives.

Nendoroid Playset 03 : Culture Festival A and B + Hasegawa EggPlane VF-1S Strike/Super Valkyrie

2010-12-14T10:54:00.006+08:00

I was waiting patiently for a better deal (if that will happen) on both the Nendoroid Playset 03 : Culture Festival Version to be added into my collection. Well just somewhere around last month great offer was spotted at Otacute, so without any hesitation order was placed for both of them. Great offer on both these sets not only the be a part of the reason why i grabbed them, another main reason is because these sets contains of a lot of musical instruments that makes me even more excited get them.

Both of these sets were the third set by Good Smile Company (GSC). Each set was divide into two set which sold separately and available to be combined together for display. The first set is the School Life 01A and 01B while the second is the Japanese Living Room 02A and 02B. The forth set which will be release in March next year is the European-Style Building 04A and 04B which is the most expensive set upon all the release.

Two wall pieces (window, blackboard), floor, a step, a piano with chair, guitar with case, a saxophone, a speaker and Nendoroid hand parts to hold the guitar case.

Two wall pieces (door, blackboard), floor, a step, taiko drum with drumsticks, festival lanterns (white and red), a Japanese guitar, a pianica, a tambourine, a recorder, a music stand and Nendoroid hand parts to hold the various instruments.

If i was not mistaken, i think this time purchase of Hasegawa Eggplane is my 19th eggplane. I'm sure Hasegawa will release more in the future due to this cute little plastic model plane is so adorable and salable in the market. The release of VF-1S strike/Super Valkyrie contain the most parts upon all te eggplane released in the market. Each water slide decal can nearly fit for three eggplanes.

Perfect Grade Strike Freedom Introduction

2010-12-03T10:48:00.005+08:00

Check out this awesome PG Strike Freedom sample kit introdcution by Bandai Hobby Pro Shop

Part 1 - Leg Articulation

Part 2 - Weapon, Torso, Cockpit & Inner Frame

Part 3 - Arm, Shoulder, Hand, Head & Wing

Part 4 (End) - Wing, Weapon, Parts, Action Pose.

Three-B AVP2 Predator (Exclusive) + Nendoroid Saber: Super Movable Edition

2010-11-21T01:23:00.007+08:00

Never had got pass my mind that i would bought any of the figurine from the "alien world" movie series. Well, i meant no harm to all the collector into these series but is just not my cup of tea. If i were to go for any of it, i'll be sure to look at how cool the finishing job done.

Having said that, there is one Predator that caught my attention and it was from the alien movie series, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. I was impressed by Three-B Predator mainly due to the exclusive version, the scale and the super duper discount offered by HobbySearch. It stands at approximately 22.5cm (9 inch) with the alien blood spattered around and an optional unmasked face which included to display it with its distinctive face revealed. This figure makes it stands out as an exclusive version due to the the whole figure sculpt is in stealth mode which has a totally different view from the original version.

I'm glad that GSC (Good Smile Company) announced another Nendoroid Saber to be released back in few months which later to be confirmed as the Nendoroid Saber Armor Super Movable Edition. Fate Saber has been one of the character that is overwhelming in any kind of scale figurine released in the market, so the same goes to the nendoroid version. I was somehow missed out the opportunity getting the Nendoroid Saber Lily during its release that's why i wouldn't make the same mistake twice. However, i do hope that GSC will make a re-issue for Saber Lily in coming future^^ it sure be nice to put both of them together:))

Revoltech Protect Gear Series No.061 + Revoltech Danboard

2010-11-11T02:25:00.008+08:00

Added up another great figure from Revoltech the Protect Gear and two Danboard plain version into my collection. Will snap some photo and share with you later:))

Kotobukiya - 1/72 Rosenthal CR-Hogire Noblesse Oblige + D-Style Non Scale Griffon

2010-10-29T12:08:00.005+08:00

These two model kits were pre-ordered months ago with lots of anticipation for the moment to get them^^ Kotobukiya CR-Hogire was released back in two years ago and the CR-Hogire (Noblesse Oblige) was a year later. My purchased this time was the re-release of the Noblesse Oblige on this month.

The reason i go the Noblesse Oblige is because of the back unit. The initial CR-Hogire retails at JPY4800 which is without the back unit and is only JPY400 cheaper than the Noblesse Oblige, that's make the second reason to go for it.

This is the third kit from Kotobukiya on the D-Style non scale model kit the Type-J9 Griffon. Griffon is from the well known anime and manga series called the Patlabor. I'm not too sure with the storyline but i guess it is the rival for the famous Ingram.

As usual, some of the parts are partially painted, so is kinda cool for those who are going for straight build and you can just do a simple panel line to complete this kit.

Kotobukiya 1/10 Rockman + Plex MBH Vol.5 Enies Lobby + Figma 070 Suzumiya Haruhi Junior High School Version

2010-10-22T11:02:00.006+08:00

Rockman has been one of my favorite childhood video game and i believe the same goes to others who was about the same age as me. I still remembered when i was beaten by the boss level character, i will go to the comic rental book store to rent the Rockman comic to find out whats the weakness of particular boss because Capcom designed the game according to the comic.

This is the first ever plastic model kit released in the market so far and is by Kotobukiya. Sincerely i was hoping Bandai to make this kit cause it will be made in Japan, well surprisingly Kotobukiya was somehow one step faster than Bandai to release it and there were two more character has been release for pre-order, Roll and Blues.

*Picture taken from HobbySearch

This is the 5th volume of Mini Big Head by Plex starring the Chapter Enies Lobby. I must admit that Plex product in the MBH series is not in superb condition as compare to MegaHouse product. You find that they are just nice when you see them in close-up pictures. The main reason getting Plex One Piece series is because almost all character was designed to release, meaning you will get almost all the character as seen in the anime series.

If you purchased it at official online toy store, you find out that each box contain only 20pcs. Meaning 4pcs + the Secret will not be in there. As of this time, Luffy, Sanji, Fukurou and Rob Lucci (Leopard) is not in my box. Gonna dig somewhere else for the missing character...

*Piture taken from Angolz

It was never across my mine to get the Figma Suzumiya Haruhi Junior High School Version. I think the main reason end up purchasing her is because of the bench. After getting her, i finally thought of pairing her with my Revoltech Yotsuba. They sure looks nice sitting together on the bench in my humble opinion.

*Picture taken from HobbySearch

MG 1/100 RB-79 Ball (Shark Mouth) + MG 1/100 RB-79K Ball The 08MS Ver

2010-10-21T16:50:00.005+08:00

Buying these two Master Grade gundam was once my target from the day i saw the plamo review on it but sadly they were the earlier release kits that were sold out long time ago before i was into this hobby.

I was glad back then when Bandai announced the one of the MG for 30th Anniversay was Ball Ver.Ka. I didn't even hesitated for a single minute to add it as one of my collection. After the long waiting, finally both the MG Ball Shark Mouth Version and MG Ball 08MS Version were set to be reproduced in August this year. This was such a great news for me to complete my MG Ball collection.

The unique of MG Ball Shark Mouth is this piece of shark mouth water slide decal
*picture taken from Dalong.net

As for the MG Ball 08MS, there is an exchangeable double gun unit and a single one where only this version has it
*picture taken from Dalong.net

Medicom - 1/6 RAH400 Indiana Jones (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) + 1/6 RAH395 Henry Jones

2010-10-19T23:38:00.006+08:00

Credits to HLJ who offer a super duper cheap sale + 50% off on the FedEx shipping that i got my first and second 1/6 figures from Medicom. I didn't really recall what's the plot on both the Indiana Jones kingdom of the Crystal Skull or the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade but i do think that both of the figures were nice looking and high accuracy on the face sculpt as well as the accessories in my humble opinion.

Medicom toys has been in the 1/6 market for quite some time and RAH (Real Action Hero) is just like their benchmark and i believe some awesome figures like from the Ultraman and Kamen Rider series are definitely one of their top notch product. If you have collected their figure before you can easily noticed that those character they focus on normally comes with very less accessories. However, i sincerely don't think that would hold any of the collector back in getting their most wanted character in 1/6 scale.

Purchase them in two different order so that can avoid paying custom tax

Medicom - 1/6 RAH400 Indiana Jones (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) & 1/6 RAH395 Henry Jones

PlayHouse - 1/6 US Navy SEAL Team Ten

2010-10-10T21:56:00.002+08:00

This is my third 1/6 military figure and is also my first military figure from PlayHouse. Initially it was stated to be released in two months ago but was delayed till somewhere around end of last month. PlayHouse has made them a strong competitor to other brand in releasing this US Navy Seal Team Ten. A lot of 1/6 figure collector gave a good preview and set high expectation for this figure even before it was available in the market.

Frankly speaking this figure really stands out not only because of the numerous accessories but it has been seen as one of the most accurate figure compare to the real deal. I'm glad when i first saw some simple review on the forum and even more excited when i have it in my hand and that my local toy store offer a decent price on it:) I certainly hope that there will be more comparable figure from PlayHouse in the future.

PG RX78-2 + Custom Set#2 (Clear body & Weapon) + Plex One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 1 + 3 + 4

2010-10-07T12:36:00.002+08:00

I've been a little less in plamo lately which i have my focus on various of figurine especially on the 1/6 scale figure. Well since the day i started become collectibles hunter i've always stay on gunpla but the interesting is i find there are other collectibles that worth to own as well. So as of now, i've been into a little bit of everything i like^^

I'm a big fans of RX78-2 long time ago before i bump into this hobby, and finally got my chance to grabbed myself the most detail grade the Perfect Grade RX78-2 together with the Custom Set #2 (Clear body + Weapon) with a super cheap price that i found on yahoo auction Hong Kong. Coincidently a friend mine from Hong Kong was coming back last month that offers his help to get any collectibles back for me. Therefore without any hesitation this awesome deal was made.

Apart from gunpla that i request my friend to help me get for me, i also spotted few figurines that worth to get. There are the from the well known Japanese anime series One Piece called the Mini Big Head by Plex. I've got myself the Vol 2 and only lack of Vol 1, 3 and 4 and as i browsed through yahoo auction Hong Kong, all 4 vol of MBH were there to be bid or purchased:)

Plex One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 1 Grand Line Tonyuu Arc

Plex One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 3 Sky Island

Plex One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 4 Water Seven

Early month loot - Nendo + Revoltech

2010-10-01T23:03:00.005+08:00

I missed out the opportunity to get the Nendoroid Sebestian Michaelis during its initial release somewhere around July last year. Well, thanks to GSC cause they release the other lead character Nendoroid Ciel Phantomhive and at the same time re-produce Sebestian. So without any hesitation, pre-ordered was made since two months ago for these two awesome kit^^

The other must get figure for me this month is the Kaiyodo Revoltech Sci-fi series No.010 Woody from Toys Story 3. Initially it was released back in Aug 2010, and was selling like hot cake, fortunately i was in time to purchased it:) After browsed through couples of toys forum, i would say that revoltech has made the move well this time due to the popularity of this kit and also the fun factor this kit brings, many of the collector gave it a full score upon their review.

Long waited haul - Revealed

2010-09-29T11:59:00.005+08:00

Well, it has been some times since i last posted something new on my blog^^ Frankly speaking this month has been a busy month for me. I was intended to update my blog but due some issue on photo upload i was force to find solution which slow me down on the update. As for my new haul, they were actually arrived before "Hari Raya" but those "efficient" postman send parcel arrival notice a week after that. Therefore only now managed to share it here:)

This time haul were from the last month pre-order. Let's check out the photo below^^

Nendoroid and Figma Black Rock Shooter

Each figure comes with a DVD anime

Figma Azusa Nakano

Figma Ritsu Tainaka

Finally all 5 lead character of K-on anime series were secured

Star Wars Lightsaber Chopstick: Mace Windu, Darth Maul & Luke Skywalker

These are all the recent release 6 sets of lightsaber chopstick. Wonder will Kotobukiya release more lightsaber chopstick or not:)

Long waited haul - Prelude

2010-09-22T23:01:00.002+08:00

Hasbro - Mighty Muggs Star Wars & Media Factory - 1/8 Gretsch Guitar Collection II

2010-08-27T16:48:00.004+08:00

Received something cool today^^ The Mighty Muggs Star Wars and Gretsch Guitar Collection II. Nowadays those nice and rare mighy muggs are not easy to get in Malaysia, so you probably need to hunt them alternatively from those online toy store oversea. For instance, i got mine from a reliable US ebay seller with a super duper cheap price. This is only the first batch i got, there will be 2 more batch arriving soon which i got them from other ebay seller too^^ so stay tuned for more to come:)

Mighty Muggs Anakin Skywalker, Clone Commander Cody, Darth Revan and Jango Fett

If i'm not mistaken, this time purchase of guitar collection is my 4th one. I've got the Takamine and Fender from F-toys and the Zemaitis & Greco from Media Factory. Media Factory has made another "not to be missed" collection for the either figurine collector or the guitar collector. It was a relief as i acted fast enough to secured mine as this collection was sold out at most of places like hot cakes upon its release. This collection contains 8 types of guitar (including the secret type) but it was packed in a box of 10 pieces.

This is the secret guitar tag along, an awesome looking white color acoustic guitar

Art Figure - 1/6 Bagheria

2010-08-23T17:22:00.004+08:00

When i first saw this figure on the commercial pre-order photo, it had given me a thought to display him side by side with my Hot Toys Godfather Don Vito^^ This is the second 1/6 figure released by Art Figure. Their first 1/6 figure was in the market some time ago called Redemption and it was released in premium box-set version. Although Art Figure is still young in the 1/6 market, but with the price for this figure, i would say it is worth to give it a try. What you will get with this box is only the figure itself and a luxurious sofa chair. I was like flipping the box up and down looking for the extra sets of hand when i want to pose it like the one on the box art but can't seem find one. So with a little bit of hesitation, i try to bend to fingurs and guess what, the fingers are bendable. It really does amazed me with such a nice features they got for this figure. So, get it while there are still sufficient stock available before getting regret:)

Sideshow - 1/6 501st Legion Vader's Fist Clone Trooper - Unboxed

2010-08-20T08:35:00.005+08:00

Finally grabbed my first 1/6 figure from Sideshow the Star Wars 501st Legion Vader's Fist Clone Trooper^^ To dates, Sideshow has released quite a numbers of trooper in the Star Wars line like the Imperial Shock Trooper, Utapau Clone Trooper, Storm Trooper Commander, and etc. The retail price for these troopers is slightly lower among the 1/6 figures, moreover the pre-order price is always cheaper from its retail price. Well i have missed out other troopers that has been released due to its cheap price, and only can get the current release one and ready for pre-order one. After receiving this figure, give me a feel like wanna watch the Star Wars series again:)

The box design is just simple and nice.

Seems like this release is associate with Hot Toys

A Carbine Blaster, Long Rifle, A set of fist and A display base with "STAR WARS" logo is included

Credits to Sideshow for the "painted" battle damage

Hot Toys - 1/6 Movie MasterPiece The Godfather - Unboxed

2010-08-19T08:25:00.005+08:00

Yay...another 1/6 figure for my collection the Hot Toys Movie MasterPiece The Godfather:) This wonderful piece of art has been release somewhere in Q2 last year selling hot upon its release. The Godfather movie has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards and no doubt is has also been one of the most successfully and best movie ever produced in U.S film industry. Among the nominated awards, Marlon Brando has won the Best Actor playing the role Don Vito Corleone in the movie who is a powerful Italian mafia in America. Hot toys has completed another outstanding sculpt in their movie masterpiece series this time. The face sculpt, head sculpt, costume, accessories has been made perfectly by Hot toys and not forget the box design also. Other than the Hot toys version of Don Vito, Enterbay has released their version in the same quarter last year namely premium collectors edition and both version has been sold out in most of the place.

Love the awesome box design and box art

Is larger than the normal HT box

Figure and accessories packed in 2 boxes

A luxurious catalog attached with this figure

As i mentioned, the authentic likeness of Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone

Plastic Model Kit + Figurine

2010-08-18T10:08:00.004+08:00

2 boxes of goodies arrived yesterday all the way from Japan^^ These goodies were purchased on last month and only reached here yesterday because i choose the cheapest shipping for them as i am not in hurry getting them as long as they arrive in good condition:)

Here's my goodies line up RG (Real Grade) 1/144 RX78-2, Kaiyodo Revoltech Sci-Fi 008 Batman, Figma K-On 058 Mio Akiyama and Figma K-On 059 Tsumugi Kotobuki.

Well, there were quite a lot of review around the internet on all the kits i've purchased this time, so if you were a collectibles hunters like me then you should be familiar and known well where to read them and grab them for your collection.

In my humble opinion the box art is just nicer than MG box art^^

Came along with the "GUNPLA Navigation Catalogue 2010"

3 were down 2 more to go^^

Like the box design from Sci-Fi Revoltech series very much. Gave me a luxurious fell on it^^

Plex - One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 2 - Chapter Alabasta Fierce Fighting

2010-08-16T10:10:00.008+08:00

This is my first purchased of the one piece mini figures called the Mini Big Head manufactured by Plex. This is the Vol 2 where Luffy (the lead character) with his other comrade facing one of the Seven Warlords and his geng. Sadly this box is officially sold as box of 20pcs which randomly pack by manufacturer where you cannot be getting all types (24pcs+a secret). The missing character for this box is Luffy, Zoro, Nami & Sanji. I wonder where can i find them...Anyway here's the list of 4 volume that has been released and the latest volume that just available for pre-order not long ago.

One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 1 - Chapter To the Grand Line
One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 2 - Chapter Alabasta Fierce Fighting
One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 3 - Chapter Sky island
One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 4 - Chapter Water Seven
One Piece Mini Big Head Vol 5 - Chapter Ennis Lobby

Here's the character line up for this volume 2.

1. Luffy
2. Zoro
3. Nami
4. Sanji
5. Usopp
6. Chopper
7. Vivi
8. Carue
9. Portgas D. Ace
10. Miss Wednesday (Vivi)
11. Mr.8
12. Nefertari Cobra
13. Pell
14. Chaka
15. Crocodile
16. Miss All Sunday (Nico)
17. Mr.1
18. Mr.2
19. Mr.3
20. Den Den Mushi
21. 海軍船 1
22. 海軍船 2
23. 海軍船 3
24. Monkey D. Dragon
25. (secret)

Every vol contain 20 different pieces

Comparison with Bandai The Seven Warlords of the Sea

Can be combine from 2 into 1 like below picture^^

Can combine from 3 into 1:)

Hasbro - Mighty Muggs Transformers G1 Prowl (SDCC 2010)

2010-08-15T18:50:00.005+08:00

Received my 3rd SDCC Mighty Muggs Transformers G1 Prowl yesterday^^ Initially it was available together with the SDCC Iron Man MK VI at the SDCC 2010 but my local toyshop hasn't been offered by the his supplier on this one, so i had no choice but to hunt it at other place. Frankly speaking, the quality control for this time SDCC Mighty Muggs is low, most of the muggs received in bad condition. Normally the official released Mighty Muggs has already shown low quality but not their SDCC version. I guess this time Hasbro wanna increase the numbers of production to meet the large demand worldwide that's why we are seeing this. However, that wouldn't stop the muggs collector in getting them well at least for myself^^

Hasbro - Mighty Muggs Ironman 2 - Iron Man Mark VI (SDCC 2010)

2010-08-07T12:54:00.004+08:00

Finally got my 2nd SDCC (San-Diego Comic Con) mighty muggs the Iron Man VI 2010 exclusive version^^ It was really difficult to get this cool item with fair price as it was initially selling at Toy Fair KL 2010 last week only. However my local toy shop bring me a good news that he has beed reserved for some stock from SDCC for this exclusive version of Iron Man with the same selling price at Toy Fair KL 2010. I guess Hasbro this time make a huge production to feed up the high market demand.

SDCC Iron Man Mark VI and TRU Exclusive Iron Man Mark VI

This is how it looks like after the face shield lift up^^

Hasbro - Mighty Muggs Star Wars

2010-08-05T23:53:00.004+08:00

It has been a while since the last time i bought any mighty muggs to top up my collection. I like the cuteness of these muggs but i just not the type that wants to collect every each of them, i only get them when they are in either fair or cheap price. This time purchase is from ebay Malaysia and they are consider cheap as some of them is sold out long time ago^^

Mighty Muggs Biggs Darklighter, Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi (old) and Han Solo

Hot Toys - 1/6 M Icon Movie MasterPiece Michael Jackson Thriller Version

2010-07-24T17:12:00.004+08:00

Knowing the Hot Toys Michael Jackson Thriller version has been another milestone for the Hot Toys team on the achievement makes me even more excited cause they have done it awesomely again. Well as i was still new in 12" figure, so there's a bunch of great one i've miss and the Thriller version of MJ is just one of them. They are some disappointment by the HT fans when the mass production revealed on this MJ due the face sculpt was not make accurately according to the outstanding MJ Thriller MV, but it is still acceptable for me to get it as one of my 12" figure collection.

As you know that HT has just released their latest MJ in Bad version as an DX series, many of the HT and MJ fans were waiting for this one but as for me, i'm still prefer the Thriller version of MJ. One of the reason why i like Thriller version is due to the extra set of head sculpt (zombie), damaged jacket, pants, white socks, black shoes, a set of pecks and nine interchangeable hands and all i need to do is to get another true type(TT) slim body then i'll be able to display both the normal and zombie version at the same time.

I was hunting all over the place for the bundle of the MJ figure with the TT slim body and finally found a super good deal from lyn froum. Well, enjoy the pictures^^

Hasbro - Mighty Muggs Ironman 2 - Iron Man Mark VI and War Machine

2010-07-23T16:47:00.005+08:00

Finally my long desired mighty muggs Iron Man Mark VI and War Machine has come to my hand. These awesome muggs were released back in few months time. I feel kinda upset when i was so busy by the time the Iron Man 2 movie is on the cinema that i miss it :( guess i have no choice but to wait for the clear download version to be available^^;

Media Factory - 1/8 The Guitar Legend (by Zemaitis & Greco) and Bandai Ultra-Act Ultraman

2010-07-21T13:19:00.006+08:00

Received a parcel today which i expect to be here last week. Anyway, this order was placed back in somewhere end of last month during the 50% shipping off campaign by Amiami. This is the first time i grabbed myself the 1/8 guitar figures by Media Factory. I have no idea how details are the product but judging from the commercial photos, it convince me putting my hands on them^^

Is randomly packed in a box of ten by manufacturer.

My box contains 7 normal + 3 secret :D

Salute on the details

As for the Ultraman, it was the first in this production line called Ultra-Act release by Bandai. I'm glad to get this one with a cheap price. I never had one since i was a kid watching the Ultraman series, so getting this one kinda fulfills my childhood dream and in my humble opinion i think is worth the money to get this one although the details are so-so only.

1/6 Toms Forrest with Wooden Bench Special Collector's Edition - Unboxed

2010-07-19T10:37:00.004+08:00

Managed to get myself this movie masterpiece "Toms Forest" from the one of the great movie cast by Tom Hanks on the film Forest Gump. I would say that this 12" figures face sculpt looks like the young forest gump but to me it has 99% accurate not only on the figure itself but also the accessories tag long with it. Apart from this Toms hanks sculpted in the Forest Gump, there is another figure released by DiD on the military line called "Captain Miller" which has more accuracy on the matured Tom Hanks.

Assembling is required for the wooden bench

A bunch of accessories tag long based on the movie accuracy^^

Play Arts Kai MGS Peace Walker Snake Sneaking Suit & Hasegawa VF-1A/J Valkyrie `Egg Plane`

2010-07-06T17:32:00.004+08:00

Square Enix this time achieved wonderfully in bringing out the MGS Peace Walker Snake in his sneaking suits version on their production line^^ There were even some collector compared this non scale Snake which stands in 265mm with the Medicom RAH MSG Snake. To be honest, its price has beat up a lot of others Snake that has been in the market. I was happy to get myself this one with extra 15% discount on top of the initial 20% discount for the product price :D

This figures comes with 4 option Hand, a shield, a shield joint, a hand gun w/ suppressor and a hand gun.

Hasegawa was proud to announce that they are going to release the famous macross series into their popular Egg Plane this time. By judging from the box art, it seems to be a limited edition on this release, but i'm still not sure how that goes coz i cant remembered i have seen something like limited release on this one. Anyway, i've secured mine, how about you^^

Enterbay - 1/6 Real MasterPiece Mr Bean - Unboxed

2010-07-05T13:57:00.008+08:00

Finally my long awaited 1/6 scale figure Enterbay Mr.Bean has arrived :D Thanks to the lyn forumer who offers a nice price on this^^

Here's a review on the figure found on Michael Crowford's review.

Extra protective to avoid box dent^^

Funny bottom box art of Mr.Bean without his head:)

The figure and accessories were divided into different box.

If i'm not mistaken, all Enterbay product comes along with a certificate to proof its authenticity.

Very accurate head and face sculpt of Rowen Atkinson

Figures comes with 4 interchangeable hands, a teddy bear, a luggage bad a figure stand and a certificate.

Early month loot

2010-07-04T15:48:00.005+08:00

I managed grabbed myself some stuff as Hobby link Japan having their 70% off shipping campaign last week.

MG Strike Freedom with clear parts. Got this with a product price 30% off ^^

Initially i was hunting for the G-Armor Real Color but it was still pricey to ship over so end up getting this MG G-Fighter with 50% off on the product itself :D

Gundam WALX series

There are 10 types in a box, including Gundam RX-78-2 (normal, clear color ver.), Zaku II, Char's Zaku II (normal, clear color ver.), Guncannon, Guntank, Dom, and Acguy (normal, clear color ver.). 55mm tall each.

Can be use as paper clip or key chain

Star Corporation 1/6 Gun Special Operation Weapon. Got this with 70% discount price :)

8pcs in a box. To be precise, actually there are only 4 types + a secret. Meaning there will 3 repeating pieces.

All 4 types are M4 Grenade , M4CQB-R, M4SIR and SPR

This is the secret included. Can be assemble either to AK 47 or AK Rail System

MegaHouse Excellent Model One Piece "Strong World" PVC

2010-06-27T21:30:00.005+08:00

In collaborating with the One Piece Movie 10 "Strong World", Megahouse has lighten up the fans in gradually releasing its most detailing PVC on all the nine main character. It sure is a must get collectibles for all the hardcore one piece fans out there.

Monkey D. Luffy : Approximately 210mm in height

Roronoa Zoro: Approximately 230mm in height

Nami : Approximately 200mm in height

Usopp : Approximately 210mm in height

Sanji : Approximately 230mm in height

Tony Tony Chopper : Approximately 100mm in height

Nico Robin : Approximately 235mm in height

Frankie : Approximately 200mm in height

Brooke : Approximately 300mm in height

All picture from HobbySearch

Non Scale D-Style Whilte Glint - Unboxed

2010-06-23T15:14:00.004+08:00

This is the second plastic kit from Kotobukiya, the Whilte Glint from one the famous PS3 game Armored Core. I never had played the game before but i think this kit is cool to me. Kotobukiya has release the 1/72 scale White Glint sometime in last year. Those who have or have yet get the 1/72 scale, should consider grab this awesome little kit as well.

Soldier Story - 1/6 DEVGRU Gold Team (Naval Special Warfare Development Group) - Unboxed

2010-06-17T10:36:00.006+08:00

Got my second 12" military figure starring the Soldier Story Devgru Gold Team. This awesome figure is currently sold out almost everywhere in local online toyshop. Well, i was lucky to grab mine from a forumer friend with a cheap price.

ACTION FIGURE
* S2 Body
* Life Like Head Sculpt with Character
* Bendy Hands

BDU / VEST/ BODY ARMOR/ POUCHERS
* AOR1 Combat BDU Crye Precision Gen 2
* Duty Belt.
* Vel-Tye HUGGER Soft Side Plate Carrier
* Vel-Tye LOWVIS MOLLE Chest Rig
* TAG MOLLE Shingle Mag 4 Pouch - Coyote
* Tactical Tailor Multi-Purpose Pouch - Coyote
* LBT6074A SAW Pouch - Coyote
* Arm Map Pouch
* Pistol Magazine Pouch - Coyote
* Emergency Rappel Kit - OD
* Radio Pouch - Coyote
* Eagle Yote Pack Coyote w/Straps
* Asolo Hking Boots
* Mechanix Gloves - Black

WEAPONS
* HK416 w/10in Barrel Carbine
* SIG 226 9mm Pistol
* 9mm Magazine
* M4 Magazines
* Gemtech Tactical Retention Lanyard Coyote
* Mk141 Flashbang Grenade
* Smoke Grenade
* Knife

GEARS & ACCESSORIES
* Short Chemlights
* Chemlights
* Arm Map Pouch
* Patches
* Map
* Bungee Rifle Sling Black
* Gemtech Tactical Retention Lanyard - Coyote
* MICH2000 Tan
* NVG Mount
* Oakley SI-A Goggles
* Sordin Headset w/Boom Mic
* MBITR Radio
* SERPA MOLLE Mount Holster - Coyote
* ASP Flex Cuffs
* Zip Ties
* Watch
* Hydration Tube

Boston Celtics Lead the Final's by 3-2 on Game 5

2010-06-14T21:18:00.001+08:00

Boston Celtics Ties the NBA '10 Final Series 2-2

2010-06-11T17:56:00.006+08:00

KG buzzer beater

Ray Allen Lay's it in

Paul Pierce Strong move

Rajon Rondo's Big Time Play

2010-06-07T22:20:00.000+08:00

Hot Toys - 1/6 Movie MasterPiece 300 King Leonidas - Unboxed

2010-06-05T14:19:00.009+08:00

The great spartan movie: 300 was an awesome movie in my point of view. Especially when we came to the main character King Leonidas who was played by Gerald Butler gives audience a remarkable look with his astonishing acting. Hot toys has done a wonderful job based on this movie to give its fans for this releasing. I would say none of the Hot toys fan will be regret to get this figure and in fact this is another great kit to be added into collection.

Hot Toys - MMS114 : 300 - 12" King Leonidas collectible figure
Size: Height approximately at 30cm
Movable joint number over 26

~ Helmet features a real-like horsehair crest
~ Real-like wolf’s tooth necklace
~ Sword and faux-leather scabbard
~ Battle damaged Spartan shield features the faux- leather hand hold and removable broken arrows
~ Spear
~ Two pairs of Interchangeable hands
~ Head sculpt with authentic Gerard Butler likeness as King Leonidas
~ Figure stand with 300 movie logo and King Leonidas nameplate

**newly sculpted and developed muscled body**

Artist info:
Head Sculpt by GOX (Jae Sung Eom)
Head Paint by JC. Hong

Box size comparison with Hot Toys Kamui Gaiden

Soldier Story - 1/6 10th Special Forces Group U.S Army - Unboxed

2010-06-03T00:04:00.007+08:00

Initially i was planning to get the Hot Toys 1/6 scale figure before i went for my vacation at Penang. However, it did not turn well during my trip for the Hot toys hunting and in the end grabbed myself the Soldier Story - 10th Special Forces Group U.S Army from Robot Master located at QueensBay Mall. The main reason getting this kit is because the toyshop offers a 10% discount on this awesome figure. Moreover, due to Hot Toys has no longer produce lts military series, some said that Soldier Story product has been on par with the well known Hot Toys.

Check it out this full gear figure set includes:

ACU pattern Multicam Uniform w/ Rigger Belt

Coyote T-Shirt

Coyote Eagle Plate Carrier

MSAP Kit:

4x Shoulder Pads

2x Deltoid Protectors

2x Hip Pockets

1x Groin Protector

2x Elastic Armband Straps

1x Cummerbund Back Holder

1x Cummerbund Front Holder

1x Cummerbund (use with plate carrier only)

1x Full Color Instruction Sheet w/ Drawings & Instructions

Coyote SFLCS Shoot Kit Belt

Coyote SFLCS Subload Pouch

Coyote SFLCS Hydration Pouch

2x Coyote SFLCS Pistol Magazine Pouch

2x Coyote SFLCS Grenade Pouch

Coyote SFLCS Double M4 Magazine Pouch

Coyote SFLCS DA Triple M4 Magazine Pouch

Coyote SFLCS Utility Pouch

Coyote Radio Pouch

2x Coyote SFLCS 40mm Triple Grenade Pouch

Coyote SFLCS 200 Round SAW Pouch

Coyote SFLCS Canteen/General Purpose Pouch

Danner Desert Boots

Mechanix Camo Gloves

AWS Emergency Rappel Kit

Insignia

MICH 2002 Helmet

MICH Night Vision Mount

COMTAC II Headset w/ Mic

MBITR Radio

Oakley M-Frame Goggles

M4 w/ M203 Rifle, EO Tech 551 & AN/PEQ-15

8x Magpul P Mag M4 Magazine

6x 40mm Grenade (Metal & Plastic)

CQC 1911 Pistol w/ Serpa Holster

4x 1911 Pistol Magazine

2x Flashbangs

6x Short Chemlights

Arc’teryx Knee Caps

Hydration Tube

Helmet Flashlight w/ Clamp

Gerber Knife

2x Frag Grenade

2x Pen

Surefire Helmet Light w/ Molle Mount

Full accessories gear on pic taken from www.onesixthwarriors.com

Loots from Penang Vacation

2010-06-01T17:43:00.003+08:00

Managed to hunt down few great haul during my first visit to Penang Malaysia few days ago:) I didn't expect i could found some good deal for this visit. Would really like to pay another visit in the future^^ So, here;s the line up for my great haul during this vacation, 1/6 Soldier Story 10th Special Forces Group U.S Army, Migthy Muggs Star Wars Qui-Gon Jinn, some HotWheels & Rubik's puzzle mini Cube.

Revoltech Yamaguchi No.079 EX Sengoku BASARA Date Masamune White Costume Ver. & No.080 EX Sengoku BASARA Sanada Yukimura White Costume Ver

2010-05-26T17:35:00.004+08:00

Got my first Sengoku Basara anime series revoltech Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura and some more is the costume white version^^

*pic taken from Amimi.com* Action pose for awesome figures

Kotobukiya - Non Scale D-style Ingram

2010-05-20T15:36:00.004+08:00

Received my D-style Ingram today from HobbySearh Japan. I pre-ordered this awesome kit few months ago when it was available on the online toys store. This pre painted in multi color kit is the first D-style non scale kit release by Kotobukiya. It looks great even without any extra paint on them after assembled. Another D-style kit will be in the market in next month, and this time is on the famous game character Armored Cor, White Glint.

Taylor Swift - Love Story (Music Only)

2010-05-19T21:06:00.001+08:00

Rajon Rondo's Big Night

2010-05-10T21:35:00.002+08:00

Hot Toys- 1/6 Movie MasterPiece Kamui Gaiden - Unboxed

2010-05-06T12:24:00.005+08:00

I was extremely excited when i received my first Hot Toys figurine yesterday :D Well, there are too many awesome 1/6 figurine to choose from not only the Hot Toys series but others like Medicom, Sideshow, Enterbay, Playhouse, Soldier Story and many more. The reason why i choose Hot Toys Kamui Gaiden is mainly because of the attractive discount offer by Amiami at 55% Off. To get an awesome 1/6 figurine with more than Rm500 would not be my style for my current state. But thanks to Amiami, with that super duper discount rate not only on the item itself but also the shipping fees, i secured my first 1/6 figurine ^^ Let's check out the features;

Hot Toys - MMS 112 - Kamui Gaiden - Kamui
Size: Height approximately at 30cm
Movable joint number over 32

The accessories and weapons include:
~ Shinobi Sword with sheath
~ Short sword with sheath
~ Two iron fists
~ Two kunai knives
~ Small bag
~ 2 pairs of interchangeable hands
~ Shells
~ Authentic likeness of Kenichi Matsuyama as Kamui
~ Figure stand with Kamui Gaiden movie logo and Kamui nameplate

About the movie - Kamui Gaiden
Kamui Gaiden ("The Legend Of Kamui") is the live-action film based on the 1960s manga of the same name. As outcast shinobi Kamui keeps escaping his old ninja clan, he finds himself heading toward a small Okinawa island, that will soon become the unwilling theater of a major confrontation...

This movie is directed by Yoichi Sai (Japanese Academy Awards 2005 best director winner), stars Kenichi Matsuyama (Detective L in "Death Note"), Koyuki (Tom Cruise's love interest in the "Last Samurai"), Suzuka Ohgo (young Chiyo in "Memoirs of a Geisha"), Hideaki Ito ("Sukiyaki Western Django"), Anna Tsuchiya ("Kamikaze Girls"), and Hong Kong actor Ekin Cheng ("The Storm Warriors").

Artist info:
~ Head Sculpt by Yulli
~ Head Paint by JC. Hong

The most "laughable" toy in the world

2010-04-30T23:48:00.004+08:00

One piece Impeldown Candy Toys

2010-04-30T12:01:00.003+08:00

It has been quite sometimes i didn't get any candy toys whether from banpresto, bandai or other brand. As for this time, i got myself the some candy toys from one the most famous Japanese anime series: One Piece. In collaborating with its anime series, bandai has came up with the awesome candy toys the Impeldwon prison which tag along with the main character. This box set contain 2 complete set of the Impeldown prison. It stands up to 300mm tall after assembly. So, don't miss your chance in getting this cute candy toys:)

Get myself a Tamiya polishing compound along with this candy toys

A complete set of 5

Ground Floor with Hannibal & Hancock

Level 1 & 2 with Gear 3 Luffy and buggy

Level 3 & 4 with Magellan and Luffy

Level 5 & 5.5 with Mr.2 Bon and Ivankov

Level 6 with Mr.0 Crocodile and JinBei

Impeldown Prison (After assembly)

MG Gelgoog Chars 30th Anniversay with Clear Part

2010-04-26T19:41:00.006+08:00

Grabbed myself another 30th Anniversary MG Gundam, the MG Gelgoog Chars along with my buddy's MG Guntank^^

Plastic Modeling Magazine - Nomoken 3 & 4

2010-04-24T09:00:00.004+08:00

I was looking for plastic modeling magazine since the first day i started this hobby in order to know more about it and finally i was introduced by some plamo friend in a "yam-cha" session during one of my KL visit last year. Til recently found the other two issue was available on one of the famous Malaysian forum, so without wasting anymore time i jump at the opportunity to complete my Nomoken magazine set.^^

Nomoken 3 & Nomoken 4

The content of Nomoken 3 - mostly focus on modifying works

The content of Nomoken 4 - emphasize on additional modification in a creative way

The complete set of Nomoken Magazine

1/24 Ferrari FXX Black Limited Version

2010-04-22T10:35:00.005+08:00

This is the 7th plastic model car kit i've bought so far. as compare to other car kit i've owned, I really like the stylish look of the Ferrari FXX especially when it is in the astonishing red color. Well, i'm still glad to grab my Ferrari FXX with a 45% Off from the retails price and some more it is the limited mysterious black color version^^

It will be something like this after assembled :D

MG Acguy 30th Anniversay with Clear Part

2010-04-19T20:16:00.008+08:00

MG Acguy is one of the best selling kit among the selected MG for the 30th Anniversary Clear Part Campaign. It was sold out at most of the online toyshop that offers a good price. Well, after some moment of waiting, finally my chance has arrive to grab one. I always salute on how the Japanese pack their stuff. Since my first ever online purchase, i haven't encountered any box damage yet^^ 2 thumbs up for all the Japanese online toyshop i've dealt before.

MG RX78-2 Ver 2.0 + MG Guntank

2010-04-16T02:06:00.009+08:00

I'm just like other Gundam fans who loves it so much, especially when it comes to its first ever made RX78-2. Among of its variants, i would said the RX78-2 Ver 2.0 suit my taste the most. Although i'm not a hardcore fans of gundam but i've grabbed 3 different RX78-2 Ver 2.0 including this latest purchase. Thanks to Bandai when i'm ready to get this RX78-2, they announced RX78-2 ver 2.0 with clear part in conjunction with their 30th Anniversary MG Clear Part Campaign. That's why I'm really happy to wait for the right time to get one for myself with the same price of normal retail price.

A very big box. Thought will get tax by Malasyia custom, but thank God that it arrived safely at my house^^

Just noticed that the are 2 more MG spotted on the box art

Clear part for RX78-2

I like the way Bandai given Guntank the MG treatment. It has quite a lot of supportive points for gundam fans to get this kit. Although, it has no legs but in exchange of that Bandai has made a wonderful articulated caterpillar rail wheel for it. Moreover, its sturdy inner frame is another winning factor to go for it. As for myself, i'm impressed not only by the inner frame or the rail wheel but also the LED on the cockpit, the rotated forearm and some suspension part came along with it. I'm still considering getting the MG Gun Cannon to complete the Operation V or perhaps wait for Bandai to release the Ver 2.0 for it...

Very nice box art

Back of the box art showing the 30th Anniversary MG Clear Part Campaign

Clear part of MG Guntank

1/72 HMM Red Horn - Captured

2010-04-15T01:08:00.006+08:00

I still remembered how excited i was when Kotobukiya announced they gonna release a Red Horn in HMM series way back in June last year. Finally, this great kit was seen in the market just about two months ago. I was waiting for the right deal until recently found one and placed an order for it. Well, this is the 4th HMM kit i've owned. There are few more great HMM kit coming in May and July, will keep a close eye on the following release^^

The box size is about the same as the box size of HMM Saber Tiger Schwartz

It has about 35 runners including sticker

Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 935 "Martini" + DHM Jan'10 TW Ver

2010-04-09T15:36:00.006+08:00

Been waiting for Hobby Search to restock this great tamiya racaing car for some time already, and finally received an email from them that they gonna restock on last month:D. On the other hand DHM Jan'10 TW ver was spotted at local bookstore but still no news for Last year Nov issue...seems like gonna find for other alternative.

Transformers The Move - RA-01 Optimus Prime

2010-04-06T20:09:00.004+08:00

Finally lay my hands on one of the most details transformable kit release by Takara Tomy, the Leader Class Optimus Prime from Transformer the Movie. I'm very happy to got this cheap deal at one of the forum i usually stick to. Although is not a latest release but i'm still glad to grab him. Will definitely repaint it when i'm satisfied enough with the transformation.

Awesome work

2010-04-02T00:43:00.003+08:00

Does it looks like a plastic modeling to you? Well, actually is a real thing! It took the photographer 35000 of photo-shooting to complete this video^^

End Month Loot

2010-03-30T22:57:00.004+08:00

I was looking for photo-etched part for my Tamiya 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo `05 for the past few weeks but couldn't decide whether getting the tamiya or other brand etching part. Then one of my plamo friend introduced me an online toy shop from Hong Kong, namely Hobbyeasy which offers a lot of good deals on their plamo kits. After browsing through their website, i was glad to hunt down some worth plamo kits plus the etching part that i initially looking for^^

They offer a reasonable shipping cost for customers

A total of 3 plamo kits plus 2 etching part for this order

1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Rally

The size of this mini cooper is smaller than my palm^^

1/24 Nissan GT-R

Check out the size comparison between this 2 kits.

1/12 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR

1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo `05 Etching Part

Crazy Modeler Modeling Etching Saw

DHM Dec'09 Hk Ver + HotWheels

2010-03-28T23:03:00.006+08:00

Got my DHM Dec'09 Hk Ver yesterday^^ Kinda weird because the Nov'09 issue hasn't arrived at the bookstore. Maybe was due to CNY then all the shipment delayed to ship out. Anyway, i'm still glad that they have latest issue in my area which is Dec'09 loaded on the hobby section. I was also glad to grab some HW at one of the toy shop located at town area with the old price RM6.90 each. Hope they will keep their price for sometime^^

Songs...

2010-03-24T17:25:00.005+08:00

Been listening to these 2 great song lately which i would like to recommend to all my friends^^

Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone

方大同 - 玩乐

Recent Haul

2010-03-24T01:38:00.006+08:00

I was informed through a paper notice by PMB (Kuching Mail Center) yesterday on my parcels arrival pending for collection. As expected, they were the items which i ordered sometime in last month. Well, one them is from HobbySearch and the onther one is from Otacute. Let's check it out what's inside these boxes^^

A large box and a small box both using SAL shipping method

MG Mobile Pod Ball Ver.Ka, SD BB Unicorn, Star Wars Chopstick (Darth vader & Luke Skywalker) and Tamiya Basic Drill Set

Seems like The the box is thicker than the cover^^;

The clear part XD

Completed my full set of Star Wars Chopstick series

Revoltech Professor Layton

Quite a lot of accessories came along

McD Ad - Lebron James & Dwight Howard

2010-03-20T12:23:00.001+08:00

This is funny^^

Armored Core - Rayleonard 04 Alicia Unsung

2010-03-20T11:21:00.006+08:00

Finally i've own myself an Armored Core kit by Kotobukiya. I've follow the series of this AC kits when i was introduced by my fellow plamo kit friends. I have to say that AC kit is unique in terms of its design. I always have a kind of futuristic feel on these kit when i saw it compare to other plamo kits. Well, here i am to get my 1st AC kit, the Alicia Unsung. Will definitely build it with great effort when the right time comes^^

1/144 Real Grade "RG" RX78-2

2010-03-20T06:14:00.007+08:00

Bandai really came up with a lot of new stuff in celebrating of its Gunpla 30th anniversary. In a "Gunpla 30th anniversary" press conference yesterday, bandai proudly revealed the brand new series of gundam, namely Real Grade "RG" with a 1/144 scale. It was none other then the 1st generation of gundam, the RX78-2 to be release in this so-called 1/144 "simplified MG".

A total of 4 billion sales was recorded in 2010 of gundam starting from the 1st released for gundam in 1980

High Grade (HG) 1/144, Master Grade (MG) 1/100 & Perfect Grade (PG) 1/60

Some extra meaning in explaining the new series of gundam

Check out the parts comparison of the new RG with MG. Seems like there is a brand new mechanism called "MS joint" use on this RG

Perhaps more of the new produce texture on the parts

If the finishing product looks exactly like this right after purely assembled, then is totally can't be a left out of any gundam fans

More details at Game Watch

This is simply awesome^^

2010-03-18T16:54:00.000+08:00

Logorama [HQ] 2009

2010-03-13T13:58:00.003+08:00

Check it out this awesome video consist of thousands brand in it^^

Part 1

Part 2

1/64 Die-Cast Car

2010-03-11T13:23:00.006+08:00

Went out for some "big boy toys" hunting today morning and guess what, it was quite disappointing because even the toy shop i usually went to has increase their prices for all the well known 1/64 scale die-cast HotWheels car. Each of the HotWheels was initially sell at Rm6.90 and i told myself before, if they were to increase the price i'll definitely stop getting any of it unless they are some worth to get one such like from the Treasure Hunt series. So, instead of getting it, there were a lot of newly arrive Tomica in the dsiplay cabinet manufactured Takara Tomy. Although the price is few ringgit higher than HotWeels, but i'm still interested to get a few for myself.

Surprisingly, it comes with some decals to attached to the car^^

No decals came along but this is one of my favorite car :D

Later after that, i went to the Parkson departmental store and i was happy to see the newly launched 1/64 scale die-cast by hasbro on Transformer movie series selling on the toys section. The series has total of 8 types to be complete but i'm interested the mighty Optimus Prime only. Well, although it can't be transform to robot mode but i'm still satisfied to grab one^^

The Robot mode can be seen under the truck :)

2010-03-11T09:59:00.002+08:00

Play the game before and now gonna watch the movie^^ Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Tron Legacy

2010-03-11T09:49:00.001+08:00

Check out this cool 3D movie release in December this year: Tron Legacy

MG Astray Red Frame Kai - Prelude

2010-03-10T16:38:00.006+08:00

Gundam Astray in Master grade is one of my best liking design among many of others. I was nearly grab the MG Astray Blue Frame upon its grand release but soon there was rumor saying that the red red frame will be coming not far from the blue frame release date. So, there i decided to wait for the red frame and is really worth to wait for it. Frankly speaking, i like both the blue and red frame, is just that the shinning chrome platted katana from red frame has caught my eyes^^ Moreover, to collaborate with Bandai 30th Anniversary, the clear part is attached along with it, that's what make me go for red frame:D

I was quite impressed with registered SAL shipping service provide by Amiami.com as my parcel arrived within 10days^^ Hope that they will maintain their satisfying service to all big boy toys lovers out there.