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Removing Stickers/Labels/Price tags

2012-01-31T22:50:00.005+08:00

Are you having difficulty with removing stickers, labels or price tags on your toy box without sticky residue or damage? Before I begin, I would like to thank Eric for sharing this amazing tip.

All you need is a hair dryer.

Let's pick a test subject. As you can see, if you want to open the container, you have to remove the sticker first.

Use the hair dryer to heat the sticker for approximately 40 seconds to 1 minute.

Peel off the label slowly and if you notice it's still hard to peel it off, try heating the label for another 30 to 40 seconds.

Viola! No sticky smudges!

Let's take another object, a plastic container of tic tac sweets, bought in early December 2011. For the front side, I tried to remove the label without heating the sticker, and for the back side, I used the hair dryer to heat the sticker before peeling it off.

Ok, Stormtrooper, I order you to tear of the sticker so make sure you do it perfectly!

Stormtrooper!! Look! What have you done!?

This is the result you get when you just tear off directly. As you can see, tearing it this way may leave a sticky residue. Even worse, the label tears halfway.

Heating the sticker before peeling reduces risk of sticky smudges and tearing of the labels (as shown in the picture).

This tutorial may not work for some labels especially those labels or stickers that are super sticky. It is not a 100% guarantee that it will work. Editing by Sylvia.

D.I.Y. Lego Stormtrooper Earrings

2012-01-28T11:13:00.006+08:00

This year, as I want to give my wife a special birthday present, I am going to make a pair of Lego Stormtrooper Earrings using Lego Stormtrooper keychains. To make these, I bought 4 Stormtrooper Lego keychains during my last KL trip just to make sure that I have an extra set should I spoil the lego figures while attempting my feat.

Before beginning this project, let me do a review on the Stormtrooper Lego that I bought years ago. On my left is the lego that I bought years ago, and to my right is the lego I bought recently. You will notice that there are 3 major differences: the chest, backside and the helmet.

Difference 1: The shadow on the chest is not of the same design.

Difference 2: The backside design is not the same.

Difference 3: This is the close-up of the helmet. Up close, you can see that the trooper on the left has smaller painted eyes and it does not have the grill painted on its "mouth". From this aspect, I prefer the figure on the right as it looks more like the original stormtrooper.

Ok, let's begin the project! First, the things I use: a soldering iron, cutting pliers, a pair of earrings and lego stormtrooper keychains.

My first try in removing the key chain pin from the lego figure.

As you can see, I messed up on the first figure.. I applied too much force to one side causing the damage as shown..

My second and fifth try at removing the pin went well, but I messed up the third and fourth figure due to errors on my part which I will explain later.

As I want to reuse the pin for my earrings, I had to reduce its length first using cutting pliers.

Here is the results of my effort.

It was a mistake using UHU glue to glue back the pin on the helmet as it did not stick well to it so I used Super Glue instead and this gave me the perfect result.

Explaining the mistake I made while removing the pin from the 3rd figure used: Because I did not remove the chain from the pin before using the solder, the heat from the solder travelled down the chain, causing the plastic area of the helmet closest to the chain to melt. Note: as this picture was taken post mortem, the solder is not switched on, so I could use my hand to touch the chain. Warning: Please do not do this with the solder switched on!

Explaining the mistake made in my attempt to remove the pin from the 4th figure: Because of the mistake made on my 3rd figure, I now tried to keep the chain away from the helmet while removing the pin. This could have been successful but unfortunately, the chain rebound and hit the helmet when I pulled the pin out and as such the heat from the chain was so great that the short contact from the hot chain had already damaged the helmet.

Note: Again, this was taken post mortem, with the solder switched off, so I could use my hand to touch the chain. Warning: Please do not do this with the solder switched on!

Here is a picture of the damaged 3rd (L) and 4th (R) helmet.

SO... .... The best solution is... ... Remove the chain first before attempting to remove the pin.

However, the ring on the pin has to be closed back using pliers as the solder would have to be inserted into this ring in order to pull out the pin.

During my first try on the Lego figure, I pulled the pin directly without using the ring and this resulted on an uneven force being applied causing damage to the figure. Furthermore, the solder would be very close to the helmet and as such, there is a risk that the plastic might melt if you are not very careful.

The final step: Removing the hook from the earrings and connecting it on the pin.

Here you go, D.I.Y. Lego Stormtrooper Earrings! Happy birthday to my lovely wife :)

Editing by Sylvia.

BB218 MS-06F ZAKU II Part 4

2011-11-24T22:32:00.002+08:00

Viola~ it's done! My masterpiece is finally ready!

Close up view.

Before and after.

Trooper Begins

2011-11-14T16:42:00.002+08:00

After a long waiting since July, finally it's touch down to Brunei. Stay tune for more updates.

Volks Dollfie Dream Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Yoko Littner outfit

2011-11-11T11:11:00.003+08:00

When Volks release DDdy Yoko Littner, I'm still not really interested on her at that time. But now her value it's rise nearly USD$2,500 to get her. Luckily I still manage to get her outfit.

Here is everything. Let's suit up!

Tadaa~ Yoko with her big sniper gun!

I have no choice I need to put her on the floor, as my table is too limited space for her.

Some of you might notice, the body it's different from the original DDdy Yoko Littner. You may click here to understand different type of body. Originally DDdy Yoko Littner is using Dollfie Dream Dynamite (DDdy) body.

What is the different between DD and DDdy? Basically DDdy has bigger bust and hips. The reason I choose DD it's because majority of the clothes are fit DD body.

Didn't manage to do a lot of posing, should get the stand in the first place, at least can hold her up.

BB218 MS-06F ZAKU II Part 3

2011-10-29T12:15:00.000+08:00

Experiment 2: Dry Brush, Take 2.

This time I'm not using the salt weathering technique as my skills are not that advanced yet. After removing the previous color, I repainted it again using same Tamiya XF-60 Dark Yellow.

As you can see on the left is the first layer of dry brushing, which came out quite close to the effect that I wanted. The picture on the right was taken after applying the second layer.

Applying the same method to the rest of the parts.

Experiment 3: Camo Weathering.

I used 3 Tamiya color XF-60 Dark Yellow, XF-57 Buff and XF-10 Flat Brown for the camo weathering. Since I already painted Tamiya XF-60 Dark Yellow, the next step was applying the Tamiya XF-10 Flat Brown for the second color. Looks like a dinosaur egg XD

3rd color followed by Tamiya XF-57 Buff.

After I painted all 3 colors, I had do some color overlap touch up. Look at picture below, can you spot the difference?

Experiment 4: Weathering.

I'm not sure what is the correct term for this weathering technique, so please update me if you know. There are a few ways to do the same effect; the most common way is by using grey or silver with dry brush technique. The 2nd method involves using a small brush or tooth pick to dip some grey color, followed by gently applying it on the edge.

The 3rd method is the one that I used for my model. First, I need to apply a base color (dark or silver color up to the preference of the modeler) Mm.. in short, these are the steps I took:

Black(base color) --> Top coat (to protect the base color) --> Applying camo color or any color you wish to put --> Thinner + cotton buds (to remove the color on the edge). The results of my efforts are shown below:

This weathering technique requires thinner and a lot of cotton buds XD When you remove the color, please don't rub too hard or you might also remove the base color.

Another close up look on the kit.

Lastly applying water decal. Editing by Sylvia.

BB218 MS-06F ZAKU II Part 2

2011-10-25T12:30:00.000+08:00

Experiment 2: Dry Brush + Salt Weathering. Experiment failed..

The main idea of using salt weathering is to first put a primer colour (e.g. silver) before placing salt on the surface. Then, another layer of colour (e.g. green) is sprayed over it before allowing it to dry. Finally, the salt is removed (e.g. using toothbrush) and the result should look the the photo below.

The first step is propping my model parts on sticks before getting ready to spray. I used Tamiya spray TS-29 semi-gloss black for my base coat.

The next step is the application of salt. The bottle spray is used to spray water on the model kit (don't spray too much water on the kit as too much salt may stick on it or the salt may melt). A way of preventing this would be to hold the bottle about 30 - 50 cm away. Salt is then scattered on the kit and the kit is left to dry until all the water has evaporated.

In order to prevent the salt from falling off the kit when I use the dry brush technique later, I sprayed a layer of Tamiya spray TS-13 Clear over the kit. This was a major mistake as it caused the kit to have a glossy sheen and hence prevents me from using the dry brush technique as the surface is too glossy for the paint to stick. Picture shown below are after applying salt on the kit.

Let me now explain what dry brush technique I intend to use. The normal dry brush technique is to paint a silver colour over a dark base in order to create a slight enhancement effect. However, I am trying out a slightly different method to produce the effect as shown in the picture below.

However, instead of getting the effect I wanted in the picture above, this was what I ended up with.

To conclude, the salt effect works but the Tamiya spray TS-13 Clear should not be used with the dry-brush technique I used. Back to experimenting again...
Editing by Sylvia.

Brunei Plamo Group - Plamo Competition x BB218 MS-06F ZAKU II Part 1

2011-10-22T08:00:00.001+08:00

This will be my first time to enter a Gunpla competition, previously I didn't have a chance to participant on the EACON modeling competition.

Since is an open category, I gonna use BB218 MS-06F ZAKU II for my submission. During this project, will try some experiment that I haven't try before. P/S: This BB218 MS-06F Zaku II is a gift from Drinkin's Boys.

First, to detach the parts, I'm using guitar pick. Recommended to get two type of guitar pick, T and M (Thin and Medium).

Making extra panel line.

As for the shield, I follow the RG Zaku design.

Here is the result. If you look closely, you can spot my mistake on the shield, too careless. Over cut the lining XD

Experiment 1: Making hole.
Before I making hole on the parts, I have done all the marking, it's give me an idea where is the hole position.

Wala~ Before and after.

Nissin 40th Anniversary Cup Gunpla & Cup Noodle

2011-10-19T18:30:00.001+08:00

This is the Nissin Cup Gunpla & Cup Noodle set that was specially released to commemorate it's 40th Anniversary.

Special Thanks to Yumi for these belated wedding gifts.

What was special here was that the cup noodle comes with a box unlike previous ones that was just in the form of a normal cup noodle. Also, previously the gunpla kit came in a 1/380 scale whereas here the model comes in a 1/200 scale so it needed a bigger box to contain the kit.

Side view.

Top row:

-1/200 RX-78-2 Gundam

-1/200 RX-78-2 Char’s Customize Zaku

Bottom row:

-1/200 RX-78-2 Gundam Cup Noodle original color ver.

-1/200 RX-78-2 Char’s Customize Zaku Cup Noodle original color ver.

Check out my previous posts:

Nissin Cup Noodle Mini Gunpla
Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle Mini Gunpla Char Aznable Version: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Editing by Sylvia.

G-SHOT 2011 - Starting This November!

2011-10-10T11:38:00.004+08:00

Gundam Guy / GG Infinite will be hosting this year's G-SHOT Gunpla Photo Contest starting this November. This a worldwide online gunpla photo submission contest where participants would compete in 5 different categories. This competition will begin Nov. 1st, 2011 and will end on December 31st, 2011. And depending on the judges deliberating process, we aim to announce the winners during the first week of January 2012 to kick off the new year. We are definitely looking forward to seeing all the great works that you gunpla builders had spent so much of your time working on.

GG Infinite will be sponsoring all the award prizes. We are keeping the prizes for each winning categories underwrap for now. Rest assure that the prizes will be the greatest & latest in the otaku world.

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Competitors will be competing in 5 main categories:

- Best Gunpla Photo - A gunpla image that would 'WOW' the judges. It doesn't matter whether the photo is from a diorama, customized kit or a straight build.

- Best Diorama - An image of a diorama that tells a story, with details that show the modeler's skills.

- Best Customized Gunpla - An image of a suped-up gunpla. Your image needs to show us the mastery of your modelling skills, by rightfully implementing aftermarket/option parts, custom decals, pla-platings, panel lines, etc. Basically we are looking for 'The Works' that looks the best.

- Best Paint Job - Obviously we are looking for more than just the stock color. Creativity & painting skills are what count here.

- Best Straight Built Photo - If you are a novice at building gunpla, we encourage you to send in a photo that shows the power of your straight build. *Application of Panel lines are allowed. Paint product such as top coat and other paint products are not allowed *

We will also have our judges to individually pick their own favorite entries, so there will be extra awards given to these winners as well. More info about prizes will be given in our next update post.

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Our Judges For This Contest:

Syd Sked - The host of Gunpla TV, and the guy behind Gaijin-Gunpla.com, who brings us a lot of great gunpla kit builds and reviews.

Kenny Lim (aka. Toymaker) - Creator of Toymaker. This guy needs no introduction. He is a multiple Bandai Gunpla Champ & 2010 group category champion. His creativeness & skills inspires many gunpla builders around the world.

Don Carlos - Creator & administrator of Mech Art Community, owner of DC23 Mech Arts blog, and a very seasoned gunpla builder.

Adam Sonar - Creator & administrator of Gundam Australia Forum! He brings gunpla builders from around the world together to discuss various topics, and hosting a lot of great group builds on his forum.

G.G. - Creator & administrator of Gundam Guy Blog and GG Infinite News. Owner of GG Infinte Online Hobby Store. Co-owner of MSG.net, a GG Infinite's Community Portal.

And a special thanks to our partners at MSG.net, DC23 Mech Art, Gundam Australia Forum, and Gundam Model Kit & Figures to help spread words about this contest. Be sure to take some time to visit these great forums and websites!

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Rules To Submit Your Entry For This Contest:

Send your entry to gshot.submit@gmail.com (Between Nov. 1st - Dec. 31st, 2011) according to the following requirements:

- Your full name

- Name of your model kit (e.g. MG 1/100 00 Raiser)

- Attach one competing image per category, and name the image 'yourname_gshot.jpg'. Pls also submit two other images so that we may view your creation from various perspectives, and name them 'yourname_extra1.jpg' & 'yourname_extra2.jpg'. Please note that only the competing image will be considered in the contest, so please choose wisely which image you wish to compete using. (Image size must be under 1 MB, and no larger than 1200/1600 pixels). We are also requiring that at least one of your image submission to be photo taken with a name tag w/ your name on it.

- Type in the subject area of your email the category that you would like your submission to compete in. If you would like to compete in more than one catagory, please send in each submission in a seperate email. If you send us more than 3 photos in one email or if you images are oversized, we will disqualify your entry.

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FAQs

***As with any competitions, there will be questions about rules & stuff that we have not mentioned, so this FAQ would continue to be updated to cover some questions that you might have regarding this contest, just message us your questions in this post.***

Q: I am not from the US, can I participate?

A: This competition is open to everyone around the world.

Q: What model kits would qualify for this contest?

A: Gundam model kits

Q: Can we photoshop our images?

A: Is both yes & no. Yes, you may use photoshop to do slight touch-ups & adding text. No, you may not use photoshop to mark-up your images so much that the gunpla looks different than what it actually looks like. Basically we want to see your work, and not a glorified digital alteration of it.

Q: For the Straight Built category, are we allow to use top coat, add panel lines, or apply paint touch up (like the sinanju gold trims)?

A: The rules for this category had changed for this year's contest. We will only allow panel lines from a Gundam marker pen. Other paint products cannot be used.

Q: Does the image have to be standing/full body shot or can it be any pose?

A: Only one competing image is allowed per category, so choose the image that you feel is best based on the specific category.

Q: Can we enter more than one model per category?

A: No, only one entry per category is allowed just to be fair.

Q: Can we use other people's photo for submission?

A: We hope that everyone would take pride in their own work, so the answer is 'no'.

Q: Can I have more than one kit present in a Diorama entry?

A: Yes, this is the only category where more than one kit to be present. The entire diorama is the star of the show.

Q: Is scratch build allowed?

A: Most Definitely, we love scratch build. But know that scratch build does not quality for Best Straight Build entry.

Steve Jobs 1955-2011

2011-10-06T08:39:00.003+08:00

"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

"Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it."

- President Obama

"Steve defined a generation of style and technology that's unlikely to be matched again."

- Google CEO Eric Schmidt

"He not only gave me a lot of personal advice and encouragement, he showed all of us how innovation can change lives."

- Jerry Yang, Yahoo! co-founder

"For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor."

- Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder

"Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you."

- Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder

"Steve was such an 'original,' with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started."

- Bob Iger, Walt Disney CEO

"We are so sad to hear about the passing of Steve Jobs. In all of our encounters with him he was such a lovely man, and always so humble about his incredible talents. Like all of the people he knew, and the millions of others he didn't, we will miss him. "

- Love, Coldplay

"We lost one of the most influential thinkers, creators and entrepreneurs of all time."

- News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch

"He was one of the most remarkable business managers and innovators in American business history."

- Warren Buffett

"Steve's passionate belief in the power of technology to transform the way we live brought us more than smart phones and iPads: it brought knowledge and power that is reshaping the face of civilization"

- NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

D.I.Y. "Satay" Clip

2011-10-02T12:30:00.000+08:00

Due to limited tools resources in Brunei Darussalam, I gonna D.I.Y. "Satay" clip. Brought the wooden pinch from a Daiso shop.

Removing the star from the wooden pinch. If you notice on the early picture, I get 2 different size of wooden pinch.

Applying the wooden glue, wait for 15 minutes then it's done.

In this picture, you can see not all the parts I using the clip, some I'm using blu tack or just a stick to hold the parts.

Gundam A 2011 October No. 110

2011-09-30T15:49:00.003+08:00

Grab this magazine at Hobby Search, it's include 1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam The Original Head Model.

A very thick magazine XD

1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam The Original Head Model box cover.

It's only have 2 runners, painting job require.

I just highlight few of the contents about this magazine. Beam saber umbrella?

90% of this magazine are cover by gundam manga, here is the fighting scene Unicorn vs Kshatriya.

This caught my attention. Extra 1/144 Zaku weapons and MS Hangar. MS Hanger will be release on December 2011. 1st wave of Extra 1/144 Zaku weapons will be release on December too, 2nd wave fall on January 2012.

Lastly is the 7-Eleven exclusive Gunplas, available in Japan now. This time they added BearGuy as one of the exclusive gunpla as well.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Miniature - 4GB USB Drive

2011-09-25T12:30:00.000+08:00

Get a Canon EOS 5D Mark II Miniature - 4GB USB Drive for my Yoko :) As know it's fit all the 1/3 scale Dollfie Dream.

Nice black leather cube box.

What is inside the box?

x1 CANON EOS 5D Mark II Miniature - 4GB USB Drive

x1 Strap

x1 USB cable

Back view, look at the details.

Yoko is happy with her new CANON EOS 5D Mark II.

Volks Dollfie Dream Yukino Unboxing

2011-09-22T09:30:00.000+08:00

This is my first Dollfie Dream from Volks, Yukino set. I gonna name her as Yoko, the reason I name her as Yoko it's because Yoko Littner (from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) is my favorite female anime character.

As know DD Yukino it's come with M bust, so I order L bust for her.

It's content x1 Volks catalog, x1 wig, x1 underwear, x1 DD Yukino.

Close up look on the head.

Here you go!

Look! Yoko has a hippo~

Tutorial: Color test on your gunpla kit x HGUC 1/144 RGM-96X Jesta Group Build

2011-09-17T00:40:00.007+08:00

Today I gonna show you how to do color test on your gunpla kit with photoshop. This is actually a matter for those who wants to try to use a different color from the original.

Seems I'm joining the HGUC 1/144 RGM-96X Jesta group build, so I'm using HGUC 1/144 RGM-96X Jesta for sample. Let's begin!

1. Do your research. Study your kit and what kind of color you wish to put.

2. Find a big and clear images from net. Recommend to choose front, back and side view. At this tutorial I will using the front view. Click on the picture for larger view.

3. Duplicate another layer. Keep the original picture, incase anything go wrong you still have the original picture.

4. Now I need to remove the orange background by using the Magic Wand Tool (short cut key: W).

5. Make sure all the Orange color are selected.

6. Press "Delete" to delete selected area.

7. As you can see there still have the Orange color on the model kit, now i gonna make the picture as black and white. Goto Image > Adjustments > Black & White.

8. Ok done. Here is how it look like.

9. Now I want to make the picture more brighter or light grey. It just like applying primer on your gunpla kit. Goto Image > Adjustments > Levels.

10. Adjusting the Levels. No fixed formula, suit yourself ;)

11. Once done, create a layer, add a background color on the layer, and position it to the bottom.

12. Now is the interesting part. Let's say I want to make this kit as 7-Eleven color theme, so it has Green, White and Red colors. What I'm trying to do is using Polygonal Lasso Tool (short cut key: L) to draw a shape on the shoulder.

13. Before you adding the color, create a new layer. Fill the shoulder with green on the new layer.

14. Change the option to Multiply, so it will look like a clear green.

15. As you can see there is the excess green. Let's remove it.

16. Hold down CTRL and click on the "Layer 0 copy" small thumbnail to select that section. And then right click on your mouse, select "Select Inverse", and press "Delete". Make sure you select the right layer before you delete.

17. Now the excess it's gone.

18. Here is the sample that after applying Green color.

19. Ok set! HGUC 1/144 RGM-96X Jesta 7-Eleven version.

You get the idea now? Do make sure each color each layer.

HGUC 1/144 RGM-96X JESTA GROUP BUILD

2011-09-16T23:21:00.002+08:00

I'm so excited to joining this Jesta Group Build organized by B-Mecha and Kevin Goh. You can check out more info from www.mvpfigure.com. Over there you can see how many participants are joining this event. If you interested to join, just leave a message at the comment.

Volks Dollfie Dream Yukino

2011-09-13T14:15:00.003+08:00

Just picked her up this early morning. HURAY~! Mm.. not the iMac, that's just an empty box = = It's Dollfie Dream Yukino~! For those who don't know what is Dollfie Dream, you can check out more from here.

Bough this Yoko outfit in August, I can't afford to buy the official Yoko set, it's too over priced. But I am grateful that I still manage to get this outfit.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam Part 5

2011-09-10T12:30:00.001+08:00

It's deca time~

I'm using OMNI deca, cause I don't have much deca at the moment :(

Ok here is it.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam in action.

Front view and back view.

Here is another view Before and After.

Epilogue: I'm still not really satisfied on this kit, if you look close enough, my panel lining are really bad. Need more practice I believe. So far this is the most hand painted kit I ever done, compare to the previous FG kit.

As I mention early, this kit suppose finish before the Brunei Gundam & Model Competition during the EACON 2011. Due to work issue, oh well..

FG RX-78-2 Gundam: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam Part 4

2011-09-09T12:30:00.001+08:00

Applying Tamiya XF-24 Dark Grey Acrylic Paint on the runners. Stormtrooper is having fun with his bicycle~

Before I do that, mark all the runners incase I missed place it.

Waiting to dry.

Next stop, Top Coat Flat-Matt.

This is my first time using top coat. Took me some times doing the satay thingy, make sure all the runners have enough space not to close each other. I can't imagine if doing MG or PG, how many satay stick I need to prepare?

After applying the top coat, I notice some of the parts have the 'white' spot on top of it, I have no idea what cost this.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam Part 3

2011-09-08T16:30:00.001+08:00

Almost done, still have few steps to go apply grey > Top Coat > Lining > Deca. This is where I stopped before when to KL for working (Early of July 2011, 2 weeks period). Initially planning to use this kit to join EACON Gundam competition, due to work reason, so I can't finish on time.

Shield painted in red.

Removing the excess bits. Still not really family the use of the Mr. Masking Sol, need to practice more.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

Gunpla Builders 2nd Gathering x FG RX-78-2 Gundam Part 2.5

2011-09-08T11:25:00.000+08:00

During the gathering was trying Mr. Masking Sol R, this is my first time to using it. (This gathering was held on 19 June 2011)

Removing the excess bits.

Didn't really do much during the gathering. Most of the time just sharing and talking haha..

GHL RC Off-Road Series 2011 Series 1 - One Eight Scare GP Buggy

2011-09-05T12:30:00.001+08:00

R/C Buggy anyone? (This competition was held on 22 May 2011)

The organizer.

Vroommm..

Congratulations to the winners.

Adidas SuperNova Glide 2 M

2011-09-03T12:30:00.000+08:00

All these years I'm used to be Nike supporter, but i trying something else this time. My old Nike shoes has done his job all these year, it's time to R.I.P. So I when to get a new shoes, had try few of nike shoes, I just don't feel comfortable. After trying this Adidas SuperNova Glide 2 M, it's feels good XD

"Choosing a comfortable shoes is not from the outside, it's inside."

FG RX-78-2 Gundam Part 2

2011-09-01T11:07:00.003+08:00

When resume back this project, my painting getting worse.

Mixing the Blue with 2 drop of white.

Here is how it's look like.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam Part 1

2011-08-30T14:26:00.002+08:00

This project is been hold 1 year plus, was busy on my wedding (Dec 2010) and some other personal stuff, till mid of May 2011, I resume this hobby again.

So I gonna start with this kit FG RX-78-2 Gundam.

Inside the box.

As you can see the runners it's all in white, meaning you have paint yourself.

That's all for today.

FG RX-78-2 Gundam: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

Gunpla Builders 1st Gathering

2011-08-29T17:04:00.004+08:00

After all these year, I'm been waiting this moment to come true, the gathering for Brunei gunplay builders! I believe this kind of gathering is happening to other country, as for my home town Miri there are group of people gathering once a month, to share their interest and hobby. Which i never have a change to attent :( due to short time notice and inconvenient date. I hope I can join them next time.

Here are few highlight. (This gathering was held on 15 May 2011, sorry for the late update.)

For the first time in Brunei, not much to come, just few of us. But it's a good start!

EACON 2011

2011-07-20T12:30:00.000+08:00

EACON (Expressive Art Convention) is an event held in Brunei Darussalam that is centered towards pop culture hobbies such as Anime, Drawing, Gaming, Cosplay and Model building.

EACON 2011 is organized by TFF Company and sponsored by CH-Toynation.

I would like to express my thanks to:

TFF Company to help organize this event and CH-Toynation for being a committee member under the Gundam Division.

(This EACON was held on 16-17 July 2011)

About 22 people participated in Brunei's first Plastic Modeling competition.

There are several activities offered for the gaming community which they can participate and enjoy during the event..

First time encounter with dollfie. Thanks to Jonathan for the chance to take a picture with his doll XD

Pyramid head from Silent Hill a.k.a. TFF EA Manager.

Yoyo performance from Yoyonation Brunei.

There will be two categories for drawing competition; The Junior Category and Senior Category.

Drawing in-progress.

Plastic Modeling section.

Wushu performance.

And of course, not to forget our Cosplayers.

Event emcee Haidar Mu'ien and Bob hosting a stage game.

Group photo of participants for the Gundam & Model Competition 2011.

EACON committee.

Cosplayers

Gamers. "You guys ROCK!"

That's all for today.

For more photos, kindly visit here:
EACON 2011 - Day 1 | Day 2

Coca-Cola Can Glass

2011-07-12T12:30:00.000+08:00

i'm lovin'it! Coca-Cola Can Glass.

I didn't collect all 6, one is enough for me :)

Earth Hour in Brunei Darussalam

2011-07-06T18:30:00.000+08:00

At 8:30 PM on Saturday 26th March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour and people will commit to actions that go beyond the hour.

Here is the official landmarks:

-Kampong Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery

-Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

-Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex

-Jerudong Park Country Club

For more info, please log on http://www.earthhour.org.bn/

Jedi support Earth Hour, are you?

Group photo with the crew.

Seems like Captain Rex having this birthday celebration.

Twestival Brunei - Child Development Center at Swensen's

2011-07-04T19:00:00.000+08:00

Twestival (or Twitter Festival) Brunei will take place on 24 March 2011 at Swensens, The Mall, Gadong from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This evening of social media events aims to raise funds and awareness for a good cause and is a part of the official Twestival global event via the social media platform, Twitter. Across the world on the same day, Twestivals armed with the same aim will take place. In Brunei, our good cause is the Child Development Center. Text from http://kurapak.net/

For more about Twestival please log on to http://www.brunei.twestival.com/

Captain Rex having ice-cream.

New workspace

2011-06-21T10:01:00.002+08:00

This will be my new workspace for now. Well limited space i have, but better then nothing.

The Dark Knight

2011-05-16T18:00:00.000+08:00

Who is the real Dark Knight? Joker or Batman?

Nendoroid K-ON Collection

2011-04-26T12:30:00.000+08:00

At last, I manage to complete collecting Nendoroid K-On! for now I guess haha.. In the beginning, I didn't expect it will become limited items so fast, which I missed on the first release, there are Yui Hirasawa, Mio Akiyama, Tsumugi Kotobuki and Ristu Tainaka. Luckily they reissue again for some characters, so i quickly make my pre-order from a local toy shop.

Wondering will Good Smile Company release Sawako Yamanaka? (Sawako Yamanaka is a teacher at Sakura High. She is originally the adviser of the wind instrument club.) So far no news about it.

Black Rock Shooter Blu-ray & DVD Set

2011-04-18T12:30:00.002+08:00

Some goodies inside the box.

Sketchbook.

2 Nendoroid Petites are included in this set, Black Rock Shooter and Dead Master.

Still keeping both of them in the plastic.

Takara ChoroBike Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

2011-04-12T12:30:00.000+08:00

This is also from Takara, not Takara Tomy, as you can see it's label Takara on the box. It is year 2003 product.

Close-up look.

Surprisingly, it has the stand on the bottom to stable the bike.

Takara Choro-Q Batmobile

2011-04-06T18:00:00.000+08:00

Takara Choro-Q Batman Begins Batmobile. Brought this at ebay.

Takara Co., Ltd. was a Japanese toy company founded in 1955, that merged with another prominent Japanese toy company, Tomy Co., Ltd., on March 1, 2006 to form Takara Tomy.

Back view, the cons buying online is when the item arrive, you just notice it's has been used or open before, even the description says "A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item."

Let's look into the details, I personally like the rims design.

Side by side with Nissan GT-R.

BB RX-78-2 Gundam Shizuoka Limited Version

2011-03-30T12:30:00.000+08:00

FINALLY!! BB RX-78-2 Gundam Shizuoka Limited Version has arrived! Brought this at ebay, it's cost me at nearly a MG price T_T

Front cover.

As know this Shizuoka version is including the base, extra sticker and backdrop.

Brunei Bike Week 2011

2011-03-19T10:19:00.003+08:00

Photo taken on 12 March 2011, Saturday.

For more about Brunei Bike Week 2011, please log on http://www.bruneibikeweek.com/

Modification Bike.

Winnie the Pooh anyone?

The classic Vespa.

Ready for SUNSET RIDE to Pantai Seri Kenangan.

Nerf N-Strike Clear Raider CS-35

2011-03-15T12:30:00.000+08:00

My first Nerf gun Raider CS-35, it also introduces a new feature: slam fire. With slam fire, the trigger is held down and each pump fires a dart. It also has a unique drum magazine with a 35 dart capacity.

The problem with this gun is the jammed issue. After getting this Raider fresh from the toy shop, i encounter the jammed issue during the training. After that was practicing at hostel, the issue keep happening, 11 of my darts are damaged. So i google it the jammed issue, just realize it is the model problem.

Secondly, is the drum design. Because the drum protrudes outwards, its bulk size may actually be of a disadvantage when you are trying to shoot while hiding behind a column. This problem still persists even though you changed it to the 18 darts clip. Anyway, it is not a bad gun overall.

Luckily, a friend of mine helping me to get a replacement. During the second training, it's run smoothly. But i think i will get another gun for backup, just in case the jammed issue happen again. Below are the damage darts.

CH-Toynation Opening

2011-03-13T12:00:00.005+08:00

CH-Toynation(Brunei) finally have their own venue, CH-Toynation(a.k.a. Chong Hock Toynation) establish since mid 2003. How can CH-Toynation serve you? CH-Toynation can order anything that is related to toys, animations, hobbies, figures, models and etc. E.g. popular item such as Bandai, TakaraTomy, Kotobukiya, Kaiyodo, Good Smile Company, Banpresto, Tamiya, Fujimi, Hasbro, McFarlane and more. For How to order and Term & Conditions, kindly click here.

Location:

No.22, BLOCK C, HAU MAN YONG COMPLEX, KIULAP

[Opposite Chong Hock Music Center, same block as DreamCone, EasyWay and CAM Restaurant]

Website: http://www.ch-toynation.com/

Go to http://maps.google.com/, copy and paste this latitude and longitude (4.901055,114.928845) into the search field, then you will find the place.

I just highlight some of the toys from CH-Toynation, I suggest you to visit the shop personally :)

Plants vs Zombies.

Anime Key-Chain.

Cosplay stuff.

Wooden Katana.

Transformers Masterpiece from Takara Tomy.

For more related CH-Toynation opening blog post, kindly click the following links:

ScarySoul, Shewsbury, GunplaAddict and MyGaiden.

Tsunami hits Japan after 8.9 earthquake

2011-03-12T10:52:00.001+08:00

For Our Friends In Japan, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the earthquake in Japan.

Nendoroid Petite K-ON! (The First)

2011-03-10T12:10:00.000+08:00

Brought this Nendoroid Petite K-ON! set from David John, only the uniform set.

Mio Akiyama: Bass Guitarist.

Tsumugi Kotobuki: Keyboard.

Ritsu Tainaka: Drumer.

Azusa Nakano: Rhythm Guitarist.

Yui Hirasawa: Lead Guitarist.

I see.. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R is belong to Mio.

They will perform during my working day under the iMac stage.

Adidas x Star Wars Tee Stormtrooper

2011-03-07T18:00:00.000+08:00

Bought a birthday present for myself. Has been waiting for this about a month, now finally arrive before my birthday :)

Here is how it look like front and back.

I bought 2 size, one for my wife another one is for me.

Did you spot the word "May The Force Be With You" on the collar?

Nice~ XD

Cosplay Japanese Stundents

2011-03-07T12:30:00.000+08:00

Special thanks to ScarySoul to ask me out for photo shooting.

Photo taken on 6th February 2011.

27th National Day of Brunei Darussalam

2011-03-04T12:22:00.000+08:00

23rd February is Brunei Darussalam national day and this year is the 27th national day.

It is an opportunity to improve my photography skills. So enjoy the photos.

Special thanks to David John, let us have an opportunity taking this great view.

Chinese New Year 2011 - Miri

2011-03-03T12:12:00.000+08:00

Rabbit Dance?

Game and Watch

2011-02-21T12:05:00.000+08:00

Have you ever own one of this console during 1981-1990? This ancient console is call Game & watch from Nintendo.

I believe most of the "20th century kids" never see and never play this console before, but for those old folks like me, YES! And it's bring back a lot old memories :)

To find out more about Game & Watch, click here.

Well, I only manage to get 3 of this from ebay, it's not really the actual size, it's approx. about 3.5cm (H) x 6cm (W).

Here is the line-up. (From left to right Octopus, Chef and Parachute.)

Till now i can still remember the G&W Octopus game i played when i was small. When i was a kid, i remember my friends bring G&W to school, when i was secondary school those kids had upgraded to playing Game Boy. When I am working, the kids nowadays are bring iPhone, iPod, NDS, PSP to school..

Looking back at the evolution of console games from the past, e.g. Atari > Nintendo > Game boy > Sega Genesis > Game Gear > Nintendo 64Bit > Neo Geo > Sega GameCast > PlayStation > etc, we seeing that even though the game industry keep on changing and upgrading from time to time, (from mini console to big console, back to mobile console and back to big console and back to mobile console..) yet the fact remains that no matter whether it is big or small, everyone loves to play games.

Close-up look on the "Chef".

Too bad this is just a solar key holder, not playable but still very collectable.

Edited by Slyvia.

Loot from Kuala Lumpur

2011-02-17T12:16:00.000+08:00

Here is the loot I brought back from Kuala Lumpur when i was posted to work a month there. MG Gundam RX-78-2 Ver. 2.0 Clear Color Ver. Expo Ver., Lego Star Wars Magnets Stormtrooper, Y-wing Pilot and AT-ST Pilot, the last one is Mini Collectible: Android Standard Green Version (Bootleg). The Android it's not in the photo, but i wrote a post in my blog, click here to find out.

This is the Limited Gunpla released at Gundam Super Expo 2010 August 10th-19th at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. Links: Ngee Khiong | Dalong.net

At last.. Lego Stormtrooper!! I been looking for this for a long long time, finally I get one! Hmm.. should i open it? Maybe i should get another set.

Valentine Gifts for My Lovely Wife

2011-02-14T09:00:00.001+08:00

Smurf house?

Mini Collectible: Android Standard Green Version

2011-02-08T12:10:00.002+08:00

Has been waiting for this about a month. Finally it's arrived! Order from play-asia.com Knowing this goodies from Open The Toy, Thank's LEon!

I gonna review Original version and Bootleg version. First start with the packaging. Left is the original version, on the right is bootleg version. For your info, if you notice the label box "mini collectible" (Left) this is stand alone item, and "mini collectibles series 01" (Right) this is come with a box set. Click the highlighted link for details.

Side view and back view.

Top and bottom view.

Ok, it's face-off time! Let's begin! Left is the original version, on the right is bootleg version.

The color slightly different, for the bootleg version the hand is bending inside.

The "Android" word is more stand out from the original figure.

Seems like the original figure is taller then the bootleg figure.. haha.. here is another article from the official site about the fake figure. Click here.

Well that's all for today, before closing this post, REAL android has something to announce.

Here is some sneak previews of Series 02! Hexcode, Cupcake and GreenOn. Series 02 will be hitting the dead zebra shop and dozens of stores both online and in meatspace in early March! More details and previews as we get closer to release!

Special thanks to Tham!

Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version Part 3

2011-02-05T11:36:00.005+08:00

This is the last nissin cup noodles i gonna share, it label "3 Times Spicier Chili Tomato Noodle - 3 times hotter. Comes with 1/380 scale Char's Z'Gok."

Hmm.. smells good!!

Not too spicy, just nice for me :)

Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

My CNY Text Art Masterpiece

2011-02-02T09:37:00.002+08:00

Wish all my friends, family and readers a blessed Chinese New Year. Here is some of the Text Art I created in Whatsapp to greet all my friends. Do let me know if you receive one of this :)

This year is a rabbit year in chinese lunar calender, so I make a rabbit. Still thinking to make another version.. still thinking.. still...

This is "Fu" 福 2.0, the previous version 福, some user can't see the word, due to creator error XD

Sneak Peek of KL Loots

2011-01-24T14:16:00.002+08:00

Nearly 3 months i didn't update my blog, was busy on my wedding stuff and 4 weeks at KL office starting this early January. Will share my KL life in other post.

So, i gonna preview some of the toys that i bought at KL. Firstly, MG Gundam RX-78-2 Ver. 2.0 Clear Color Ver. Expo Ver. This is the Limited Gunpla released at Gundam Super Expo 2010 August 10th-19th at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. Links: Ngee Khiong | Dalong.net

Second, is Mini Collectible: Android Standard Green Version + Bootleg. Bootleg? Yeah.. it's not original. Will review more in upcoming post :)

Star Wars Loots from Singapore

2010-11-05T15:30:00.000+08:00

During Singapore trip, i manage to get 1 Lego Star Wars Stormtrooper key chain. In my last few trip I didn't have the change to get one. I actually wanted to get the Lego Star Wars Magnet Stormtrooper, but it was out of stock.

At the same time, i also found this Takara Tomy A.R.T.S Star Wars x Touma.

My SD collection line-up.

Stormtrooper: "Anyone wants a ride?"

Size comparison with an AA Battery. Edited by Slyvia.

R-Style Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Yoko

2010-10-24T12:30:00.000+08:00

Fred Frozen Smiles

2010-10-21T08:30:00.000+08:00

Found this interesting ice tray at Takashimaya, "Fred Frozen Smiles - not your grandfather's ice tray." You can check out more products on their website.

This is how it's look like. Isn't it cool? Imagine drinking a glass filled with fake ice teeth! Edited by Slyvia.

Woodland Scenics

2010-09-22T12:30:00.006+08:00

Good news for those who wants to make his own diorama scenery! Introducing Woodland Scenics. Woodland Scenics leads the world in providing the highest quality, most realistic model scenery for all of your modeling projects. For more information, feel free to check out the tutorial video on the official website or YouTube.

Here is the sample:

Left to right: Water Kit RG5153, Landscape Kit RG5152, Learning kit - Landscaping LK954 and Forest Grass Project Sheet RG5143 (31.8 x 36.2cm).

Water Kit RG5153 - This kit includes everything that is needed to create streams, rivers, ponds or lakes. Contents: Scraper, Foam Brush, Base paint and Water (Realistic Water C1211).

Close-up look on the Realistic Water C1211.

Landscape Kit RG5152 and Learning kit - Landscaping LK954 is almost the same. I'll just introduce the Learning kit - Landscaping LK954. Contents: Scenic Cement, Earth Undercoat, Foam, Medium Green Coarse Turf, Medium Green Clump-Foliage, Green Blend Blended Turf, Burnt Green Fine Turf, Earth Fine Turf, Soil Fine Turf and Yellow Grass Fine Turf.

Medium Green Clump-Foliage close-up look.

Medium Green Coarse Turf close-up look.

I guess I need some container and labeling, to keep all these turfs organized. Haha... looks like packets of weed.

Forest Grass Project Sheet RG5143 (31.8 x 36.2cm). Some instructions on how to make hills, create paved areas and scenery.

Here is another close-up look on the project sheet.

You can use it as a back drop for photo shooting.

So you got the idea? With these materials you can create your own scenery for WarHammer, Gundam, Train, Mask Rider or even Ultraman and others scenery =D

Found all these modelling materials at ArtFriend Singapore. ArtFriend is a shop that carries a complete range of Art, Graphic & Craft Materials and Stationery. If i have an extra luggage bag, i think I will grab all the material I need XD

What I bought is only sufficient materials to cover a small landscaping area. If you want to create a large landscape area, you need to buy extra materials. Besides selling kits, the shop also sells individually Trees, different types of Turf, Earth colors, Stone Mold, Putty, Cements, Rocks, Sands and etc..

Actually i bought 1 extra kit which I am selling for *B$40.00 for Learning kit - Landscaping LK954 and Forest Grass Project Sheet RG5143 (31.8 x 36.2cm) Anyone interested? Please leave a message(name and email, for Brunei only.) at the comment, not at the chat box. *B$40.00 includes a few dollers for my transportation fee hehe.. Considering how expensive shipment fees are, this is a small price to pay :D

Edited by Slyvia.

Kung Fu Books

2010-09-19T12:00:00.000+08:00

Have you guys watch Kung Fu Hustle by Steven Chow? Remember the scene where an old man asked a kid to buy the Kung Fu book? Let me recap with some snapshots from the end of the movie:

The old man says to the kid, "Kid, you have the bone structure a kung-fu genius. World peace is in your hands. Here's the scroll of the Buddhist Palm."

The kid was not interested in that book so he showed some other books to the kid.

When i was at Singapore Chinatown, an old man spoke the same thing to me. So i trusted him, and i bought 5 Kung Fu Books. Left to right (hope i translated it correctly haha..)

"Lance Slight"

"Lonely Nine Swords"

"Turning bones into cotton fists?"

"Tathagata Buddha's Plam" *This is the book with exactly the same title as that from the Kung Fu Hustle movie.

"42 Page Scripts"

When i reached home and try to learn the first chapter, i noticed that the book was just blank pages?!

Please don't believe what i said just now, haha.. actually it is a note book with just the cover made to look like an old style kung fu book. I bought it as souvenir gifts for my colleagues. Edited by Sylvia.

Avatar Special Edition - 3D Release Only

2010-09-16T12:30:00.002+08:00

I didn't plan on watching any movies during my vacation in Singapore. However, the massive amount of adverts on the movie "Resident Evil: After Life in 3D" kind of changed my mind. Since we had the time and the cinemas in Brunei doesn't have the 3D equipment yet, we decided to try it. However, since the movie was only to be released close to my departure date, we watched another movie instead.

We chose the movie that was currently playing which was Avatar Special Edition. What was special was that it had some extended scenes which was never seen before in the original film.

After watching the movie, I think I prefer this Special Edition version as those additional scenes explained the story better. If you remember the part where Jack Sully made some animals mad, there is an additional scene regarding the school.

In terms of the "3D" experience (wearing 3D glasses), I prefer the non-3D version. I didn't really feel that there was any difference. In fact, sometimes the motion was too fast that it's hard to catch and I feel like it spoils the movie. Another minus is that my eyes feel very tired after watching it. Maybe I haven't got used to it. Well, hopefully the cinemas in Brunei are ordering the 3D equipment soon. I won't mind to try it again. Edited by Sylvia.

Loot from Singapore

2010-09-14T12:30:00.003+08:00

Picture shows some loot from Singapore. I didn't get many toys this time, but i found some other interesting stuff. I will select a few of them for review in my upcoming post ;)

Gundam Fiesta Singapore 2010

2010-09-13T17:58:00.009+08:00

This is the first time I attended Gundam Fiesta Singapore 2010 (1st-13th September 2010). The view from top, showing the small scale of the event, was a bit disappointing actually.

Here are some other related posts about GFS2010 from Open The Toy, Toymaker, The Toy Room.

A diorama scene from Sangokuden.

Some introduction about Bandai Hobby Center including how they created Gunpla. On the right is the Rank Making for the worker at Bandai Hobby Center.

This is the original mold for RX-78-2 Shield.

On the left is the prototype for PG Red Frame, whereas on the right is the final product.

1st prize winner for the open category. Kenny Lim a.k.a. Toymaker.

Some limited items.

1/1 scale Sangokuden Ryubi on stage!

After checking the schedule, I realize that Gundam girl only appears from 6-7pm. Since i reached there at 11am, I didn't stay until 6pm as I needed to go other places to shop.. Edited by Sylvia.

Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version Part 2

2010-09-05T12:30:00.003+08:00

In the previous post i have try the Chili Tomato Noodle. It's taste like tomato, not spicy at all, i like so much. If compare with Maggi or Indomie Pop Me, i prefer Nissin cup noodle. The taste just nice, not too salty. This time i gonna try the Red Cheese Chili Tomato Noodle, expecting it will be more spicy then the previous cup noodle XD

It's look spicy to me, hope fully i can finish it XD

Hmm.. smell very nice ^^ but still.. i don't like spicy food XD well.. i gonna try out.

Epilogue: After trying the Red Cheese Chili Tomato Noodle, i really surprise it's not really spicy at all.. just extra tomato taste. But on the label it's mention "Red Cheese", doesn't taste like cheese.. Hm.. my tongue got problem?

Anyway, i still have last cup noodle to try, it's label 3 times spicy XD Good Luck to me.

Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version

2010-09-02T12:30:00.003+08:00

Made in Japan. Gunpla 30th Anniversary.

MS-06S?

The world's smallest 1/380 scale...

3 minutes to cook?!

Ladies and gentlemen, behold~ Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version. From left to right:

*Chili Tomato Noodle - Comes with 1/380 scale Char's Zaku II.

*Red Cheese Chili Tomato Noodle - With red cheddar cheese. Comes with 1/380 scale Char's Gelgoog.

*3 Times Spicier Chili Tomato Noodle - 3 times hotter. Comes with 1/380 scale Char's Z'Gok. (Arrgg.. i'm not a spicy food eater.. But i have to try XD)

Prize is MG Char's Zaku II Ver. 2.0 Clear Color Ver. Limited to 1,000 winners. To participate, you need to send in one lucky draw ticket is included with each cup noodle along with your personal details to Nissin Food Products. Campaign will be between August 2nd and October 31st. The prize will be sent to the winners.

As known, all 3 gunpla runners are transparent.

Well.. I need to enjoy my cup noodles now.

End of post.

Nissin Food Products Cup Noodle [Mini Gunpla] Char Aznable Version: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

BB Senshi Unicorn Gundam Clear Color Version

2010-08-31T15:49:00.004+08:00

Finally it's arrived! BB Senshi Unicorn Gundam Clear Color Version. It's from Gundam Super Expo 2010 during 10th-19th August. Sadly can't get them all.. sold out very fast XD

Expo Limited.

Same box size. Only some of the illustration part got different.

Here another sample.

Ok, let's check on the runners. This is the normal set.

This is the Expo limited set.

Normal set.

Expo limited set.

nanoblock - Grand Piano

2010-08-09T12:00:00.003+08:00

Just back from miri yesterday, spotted this at toysword. It's call nanoblock, selling at RM$29.90. It's have other different set, like animals and buildings, but i choose grand piano.

It's also label the difficulty on the cover, it's say "Level 2".

Unpacking the package, seems very easy to me, just like assembling Lego =)

"Extra blocks included" label on the instruction manual. So don't have to worry the blocks is missing.

Let's begin!

Look at the size, is that a miniature lego??

Ok, done on the first step, move on to the 2nd step.

After 5 minutes..

Nearly finish.

Ok, there you go, nanoblock - Grand Piano.

Now i have a Grand Piano under my iMac XD

Sci-Fi Revoltech Series no. 5 Jack Skellington

2010-08-08T12:00:00.000+08:00

Jack Skellington is the lead character in the Disney film Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993). Jack is the "Pumpkin King" of Halloween and lives in a fictional world based solely on the holiday called Halloween Town(wikipedia).

It's truly amazing details, it's a MUST collect item.

Bandai Ultra Act: Ultraman

2010-08-07T12:00:00.000+08:00

Here go.. my second Ultraman collection. First one is the Medicom.

Box cover.

Instruction menu.

Unboxing.

I personally like this pic ;)

4 against 1?

Canon EOS 40D - Reborn!

2010-08-07T09:55:00.004+08:00

Just pick up this baby from hospital yesterday, B$280.00 ka-ching~

Let's Roll again~!

Speed Grade Collection 1/200 RX-78-2 Gundam

2010-08-05T08:59:00.000+08:00

Here is another speed grade from the previous post.

Front view.

Cover box.

Runners.

The detail.

Here is the line-up for the runners after cutting them.

After 5 minutes, RX-78-2 it's ready to roll out!

Comparison with Wing Gundam.

And of course, SD RX-78-2!!

Animax - Culture: Japan by Danny Choo

2010-07-26T17:56:00.006+08:00

Last night (25 July Sunday, 9pm-10pm) i almost forgot to catch this show on Animax. When the time i turn on TV, the show already started half way XD

Danny interview with Good Smile Company.

Black Rock Shooter Trailer.

Amiami figure ranking BEST 10.

If you guys miss out the show, just simply search in youtube "Culture: Japan by Danny Choo"

Hit and Run

2010-07-21T08:53:00.004+08:00

Just notice this morning my car dent on the driver side, i guess someone hit and run without leaving a note. Last night when to The Mall for movie, i park my car in-front of SKH Gadong.

Do i have enemy lately? Hmm.. i can't recall. From the damage, it's seems like someone kicked on it, doesn't look like hit by car door, cause don't have any scratch, maybe is hit by the tyre when the person reverse.

Ka-Ching time T_T

iPhone 4

2010-07-08T17:38:00.003+08:00

I can't believe i'm actually holding the iPhone 4!! I know some of you know/heard about iPhone 4 got lots of issue like yellow spot, wrong volume button bla bla bla~ After i try the phone, it's really WOW! me XD First thing is the Retina display, it's really sharp i love it so much. Second is the performance, with Apple A4 Processor even more smooth and no lagging when browsing or lanching an app.

Well.. this iPhone 4 is belong to my boss, it's very tempting me to get it XD

View from the back.

Thinner then a pencil? or same size? XD

Gundam DVD Box Set

2010-07-07T16:41:00.001+08:00

Was having lunch with colleagues at Tiam Hock, saw these DVD Box set at Unitech. We very surprice it's selling very cheap! (In BND)

If your guys looking old school anime like Gavan, Saint Seiya, Macross, Macross Plus, Apple Seed, Slam Dunk, Astro Boy, City hunter, 3x3 eyes, Ranma 1/2, Mask Rider, Gundam V/Wing/ZZ/0079 and more..

Go Fi6ure x Warehouse Sale

2010-06-20T21:48:00.004+08:00

Go Figure Toys is going to have a MASSIVE WORLD CUP BLOWOUT SALE on our warehouse stock (because the WORLD CUP gives you reason for all sorts of things!).

There will be TONS of action figures, toys, collectibles and ALSO some from his own personal collection for sale. 12 inch Hot Toys, Statues, 3.75 inch action figures, selected Lightsabers, wacky wobblers and ALOT more! DO NOT MISS THIS!

Date: SUNDAY 4th July 2010

Time: From 9AM to 3PM

Location: SENGKURONG. Exact locaiton will be announced soon!

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Loot from Silicon Valley

2010-05-30T22:30:00.000+08:00

Big thanks to my boss, he just got back from Silicon Valley USA, so he bought a few souvenirs for everyone. Ok, let's check out what's inside.

Voila! An Intel stress ball, Intel astronaut keychain, Google mouse pad, FIFA World Cup phone strap, Apple T-shirts and Apple phone strap.

Apple T-shirts "Hello, I'm a Mac."

Google mouse pad.

Auto Pencil 0.5mm

2010-05-30T02:18:00.000+08:00

Nothing related from toys. Just sharing i found this shop recently.

Location: Delima, next to Baiduri bank.

This is what i got from the shop. A Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm. I have always wanted a mechanical pencil since a long time ago, but i didn't find the type i want. (Maybe i should say i want a unique mechanical pencil)

One day, i saw my colleague using the type of mechanical pencil as the one below. I wanted to get one too but the pencil was a gift so she didn't know where to find it. Luckily, I finally found it at this shop.

This is the longest lead refill i have ever seen. 120mm.

IPRON MAN 2

2010-04-30T17:38:00.002+08:00

Interesting poster.. haha.. Kung fu master. Comic book hero.

I Win BND$10.000!!

2010-04-30T10:48:00.003+08:00

I Win BND$10.000!! Did any one of you receive this SMS? i just received this morning.

I know this is a spam SMS.. if you smart enought, you can see the mistake they make.. $10.000 = $10 dollers.. not $10,000 haha.. even is $10.000.000.000 still $10 dollers..

Speed Grade Collection 1/200 Wing Gundam

2010-04-29T08:52:00.007+08:00

While the MG Wing Gundam release not long ago, let me share with you Speed Grade Collection 1/200 Wing Gundam.

It's a gift from my colleague, when he is on KL trip. At first i didn't realize got Speed Grade exist.. after receive this gift, i was "wow! interesting.."

It's using plastic bag, instate of using box.

Back view.

As you can see, it's also have SG 1/200 RX-78-2. Thinking to getting it.

After open it, you can see there is a hard cover menu, and it's contain runners.

So small the face.. XD

Compare with FG 1/144 Exia.

Ah.. forget to mention, the runners are already painted, so save time on doing painting ;)

The runners just like FG, it's easy to assemble, that's why it's call SPEED Grade.

Phew~ finish the upper part.

Arms.

After 15 minutes later.. Wing Gundam are ready to roll out! Basic weapons and a base stand.

Hm.. should i do the lining? Maybe next time.

Here is another size comparision.

Finally, SD Wing Gundam ;) totally forgot i got assemble this haha..

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BB Qubeley Triple Collection

2010-04-28T08:42:00.004+08:00

Few day ago, was told by Anime Passion that he get this BB Qubeley Triple Collection at Jalan Tutong Liang Toon Department Store. So i drop by last night and i found it!!

It's only B$29.90. But it's old stock actually.

Surprisingly the runners is metallic finish, this one look similar like pearl white. But hardly see on the picture XD sorry about my photography skill..

You can easily spot the metallic on the red runners.

Too bad, beside this Qubeley, there is no other gunpla at the department store..

Apple iPad 1st In Brunei

2010-04-08T14:21:00.003+08:00

Behold! Apple iPad is here!!

Too bad, i'm not the first hand who holding it.. T_T

This is the official casing for iPad, it sold seperately.

Wonder who will be the first customer own an iPad?

Inside the box. It come with USB contector, wall adapter and iPad menu, nothing else.

501st Malaysia-Brunei Outpost appearance at GoFigures

2010-04-01T10:44:00.005+08:00

Also check out ScarySoul and Paken Iskandar for more photos.

Lightsaber Holders.

3 vs 1? Calling for more Jedi!!

Master Jedi Mike.