Transformers ROTF

The late-comer has finally watched Transformers ROTF over the weekends. Actually, I have less anticipation for the 2nd TF movie than to the very first but I personally enjoyed this sequel more. This movie is of a faster pace, there are a lot of humorous dialogues and the 2 hours show makes it even more value for money especially during recession. The part when Jetfire sacrificed himself as parts for Optimus Prime was really really awesome. Just like most bloggers had given a review of TF ROTF, I too think this is a movie worthy of two thumbs up.

Dragon Quest / Warrior (Character Figure Collection)

Front cover of Dragon Quest / Warrior

Back cover of Dragon Quest / Warrior

Anime illustration of the hero from Dragon Quest IV 'Solo'

There's my Solo figure!

The figure is pretty small, standing around 8cm

Here's the shield!

Now the sword!

A close up view

I'm going to take over the world! Ha! Ha!

Other figures from Dragon Quest IV

I was looking for DVD of Dai no Daiboken, Dragon Quest Adventure Of Dai, however was not able to find this very first Dragon Quest story, which converted itself from manga to anime. But instead, I find another Dragon Quest anime on hero Abel.

This is one of the many anime drawn by Akira Toriyama, creator of the insanely popular anime series Dragonball Z, which explained why Abel looks so much like Goku. In fact, while watching the first 13 episodes of Dragon Warrior, I have noticed a lot of the characters and villains resembling those of Dragonball Z.

There isn’t an original DVD available so I only managed to get the VHS format mastered onto DVD. I have expected the poor resolution and sound quality, so no complaint. But the biggest disappointment would be the English dubbed 13 episodes isn’t a complete series.

Anime adaptation of Dragon Quest had become a popular ENIX RPG video game and a like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest already has many RPG series. I have not played any of Dragon Quest games but I realized something iconic about the anime & games would be the blue sacred stone possessed by the guardians and similar design of the crown worn by the guardian. Last but not least, the liquid droplet look-a-like pet.

Dragon Quest IV trailer...

Grumpy Doll!!!

Now on sale before GSS (Great Singapore Sale) ends is this Grumpy Doll! This is one of the many on display! Ha! Ha! Actually, this is something my colleague, namely Nadiah, had done previously to decorate our workplace notice board.

Every members from my team had to give their grumpy expressions and the final product is this Grumpy Doll which came packed and sealed. Our notice board had since been revamped and I managed to keep this doll as a souvenir. Definitely exquisite don't you think?

p.s - Thank you Nadia for the doll and your contributions to the team! This is really creative!

Macross Chronicle 23

Front cover of Macross Chronicle 23

D.D.Ivanov's custom

SV-51 produced by Anti U.N

SV-51 still look best in fighter mode

D.D.Ivanov

Ace pilot flying for the Anti-UN forces. Roy Focker's former instructor turned rival

Mylene Flare Jenius' VF-11 with speakers pack

Mylene Flare Jenius' VF-11 with speakers pack in fighter mode

Characters and mechs from Macross 7

Mylene Flare Jenius

More of Mylene Flare Jenius

Meltrandi Gunboat in Macross D.Y.R.L

Sketches of Meltrandi Gunboat

Supreme Commander of U.N. Spacy ~ Exxegran in Japs
Supreme Commander of U.N. Spacy ~ Hal Cleaveland in English dubbed version

On the top left is Captain Commander Balser ~ Commander of the Flagship Gloria. He used the Macross Cannon to intercept a Marduk attack, but was killed in battle.

Macross Plus - Vehicles of Eden

1/100 scale VF-25 by Banpresto

1/100 scale VF-25S & VF-25G

Statue of Klan Klan in her kid form

I'm actually waiting for Sheryl Nome statue to be out!

There's Macross Chronicle issue 23. In this issue, you will see valkyrie from Macross Zero and Macross 7. The toy featured in this issue are 1/100 scale valkyries from Macross Frontier made by Banpresto. I didn't have any of those cause each cost around S$60/- and I would rather used the money on 1/65 scale Chogokin.

Fusion Work Gundam

A set of six FW Gundam trading figures

The weapon set comes with Gundam chasis for interchange and addition weapon

Figure stands around 8cm

I'm trying to sell away these small Gundam figurines from U.C timeline via Ebay to make space for bigger toys. These are two different version of FW Gundam RX-78, Gundam NT-1 Alex, Gundam GP01, Gundam EZ8 & Ultimate Operation weapon set. These Gundam trading figures have minimum articulation but they are highly detailed. If I can't sell them off, I will remove them from card to take more pics. Ha! Ha!

Magnificent mobile suits from Universal Century...

Anime Price & Dubbed

It's good to see a saturation of anime in the market, which give fans more choices. Anime fans are not stupid and we know what's best for us. Reading reviews and intel from friends are good source to learn about the anime.

Price and having English subbed plays an important part. I hate to see dvd release with only a few episodes and price so high. It's a waste of money and storage. I will rather wait and go for the complete boxset later on. Won't even mind getting a pre-luv-ed dvd set.

The Japanese produce awesome anime dvd with very very nice packaging but only available in R2 Japanese dialogue. I have a few movie or short stories as a form of collection but anime maker should still spare a thought for fans outside Japan or else fans would eventually turned to downloading with fan-subbed or pirated anime dvd that comes with nice looking art box and fan-subbed.

I hope this is a wake-up call for anime makers to pull their socks and keep up the pace.

Can you find your anime heroes in this clip...

Robot Hangar

Front view of Kotobukiya Mechanical Chain Base 001

Back view of Kotobukiya Mechanical Chain Base 001

Front view of Kotobukiya Mechanical Chain Base 002

Back view of Kotobukiya Mechanical Chain Base 002

More pics of robot in hangar coming your way....

Visited Ant Sized Man’s blog and saw his posting on Kotobukiya Mechanical Chain Base. So happened I recently got these too had wanted to use them as background for photo taking. I'm concerning spraying them to reduce the reflection of flashlight. These bases can actually be joined together like Lego and boxes of different numbering comes with different accessories like elevator, vehicle & etc.

Updates on Toy Carnival @ S.A.M

Click the pic for a clearer view

I'm doing my part to support Toy Carnival @ SAM on my blog to make this event a success!! I have book my leave and all gear up for the event. Crossing my finger and wish my boss will not recall me back for work.

Macross Chronicle 22

The front cover

Wonderful! VF-25F

VF-25F in different modes

VF-19P ~ I like the colour scheme

What a nice prototype of VF-19!

If I remember clearly, this should be Macross Galaxy

Awesome!

Alto Saotome

He's a beautiful guy! Maybe Japs galz like boyz like this!

Cross section of rifle for pioneer VF-1

Pick your weapons!

Looking at valkyrie hangar the realistic way

I wish to teleport to Japan...

& get these for free.

Seems like Minmay Guard VF-1S model kit is going to be reissued

This issue is definitely one of the better ones! It feature not only Alto Saotome but also his VF-25F. Under Macross technology section, a wide range of rifles from the different Macross series were showcase. Last but not least, you get to take a peep at some of the Macross merchandises in Japan.