First Bike Ride

This week past weekend was my first ride with my new bike,and it was a hell of experience. I bought my bike at Cycle Shack SM Megamall(due to credit card terms and big discount). So I tried to tale it home by standing in line at the taxi bay. An hour passed by and no taxi came. So I decided to try my luck at the fx terminal. The dispatcher agreed that I can put my bike at the back of the fx provided I play for the other seats. 2 hours passed and no fx insight. Turns out, EDSA became a huge parking lot. Luckily, a van came that was bound for Monumento. I took the chance and rode it. I arrived at SM Northed later and tried to take a taxi, but they don't want to. They say that my bike can scratch their interior. I had no choice but to use my new bike to ride home while wearing a huge backpack, a duffle bag and a body bag. I forgot how I managed to do that but I arrived home safely. But wait there's more! As I secure my bike, I noticed a huge dog poo at my front wheel! What a night!

[Updated]Steve Jobs Action Figure

Months after the Apple CEO Steve Jobs succumbed to his death, a lot of action figures were manufactured to his likeness. In Icons created a 12-inch (almost 1:6 scale) of the Apple genius with awesome detail. Find out more after the jump.

Otakai Figure Society Hacked

The most prestigious anime figure community has suffered a DDOS this morning allegedly by some Iranian and Turkish hackers. Having been hacked means Otakai Figure Society is getting a lot of attention, not just locally but all across the globe.

090909 Siopao's Heaven

This momentous occasion marks the rise of a new heaven. Siopao's Heaven caters a gallery of figures that were shot using a digital camera. This is art well appreciated.

http://www.siopaomaster.net

1/1 Scale Mobile Suit Gundam RX 78-2 completed

Any mecha fan recognizes the name Gundam. What more to celebrate the 30 years success of the franchise? Build a 1/1 scale (life size) of the Mobile Suit Gundam RX 78-2. The behemoth stands 18m and they plan to unveil it on July 11. Visit the official site for more info (that is if you can read Japanese). More photos after the jump.

My First Online Purchase

Actually my first online purchase dated back January 14, 2009 but I officially got the item today from the local post office. All thanks to Play Asia.


I ordered from Play Asia immediately after I got my Visa credit card from HSBC. Yes, fresh from activation. I chose Neon Genesis Evangelion 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted Statue: Asuka Langley Gothic Lolita Version (Crimson Version) as my first online order to commemorate my first figure before which is the black one. I chose SAL as my shipping for it is free from Play Asia.

My collections in detail

This is a video of my collection. Tired of making a list but will post it soon

My Cabinet so far...

My collection so far...

My action figure / statue collection so far

Elmo Iive!

After the success of Tickle Me Elmo last year, Fisher Price launched a new Elmo for the whole family. This new breed of Elmo, Elmo Live!, hailed as the "most innovative and engaging Elmo toy ever," will officially hit store shelves today (October 14th) for $59.99, though we suspect the first batch will be snapped up in no time flat. Of course, those of you intent on retaining your sanity probably pre-ordered a few months back, but for everyone else, your battle to get one of this year's hottest holiday gifts starts in under 24 hours. For those wondering what's so special about this fellow, he supposedly tells jokes and makes movements that "give kids the feeling that Elmo is alive in their own homes."

Here is a review by Mike Mozart

Collecticon 2008

Hobbiworx Inc. and Pinoytoykolektors.com in cooperation with Robinsons Midtown Mall brings you.....

COLLECTICON 2008
Oct. 4 & 5, 2008
Robinsons Midtown Mall Atrium
Ermita, Manila
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Admission is FREE

This will be a big toys and collectible experience with 1500 sq.m. of open activity space. There will be more than 60 booths with toys, comics and other collectible merchandises. Lots of activities, fun and surprises instore.

Activities in line :

Toy Auctions
Live Bands
Oldest Toy and Comics Collectible Contest
Customizers Clinic & Workshop
New Statues Unveiling
Trivia Contests
Life Size Display
Photo Contest
Meet, Greet and Photo Ops with:
Alodia
New Worlds Alliance Characters
and SW 501st Legion



Live Band Performers:

Oct. 4, 2008 Saturday

2:00 Bagetsafonik
2:30 Distant Shores
3:00 Ronarudo
3:30 Still Breathing
4:00 Eternal Now
4:30 Trinidad
5:30 18th Issue
6:00 Salamin featuring Paolo Valenciano


Oct. 5, 2008 Sunday

2:00 Rakuen Science Club
2:30 Raika
3:00 Ikuso Iwa
3:30 Catfood
4:00 Meja
4:30 Valet Parking
5:30 Publico

“ My Toys” Photo Contest Rules

a) Entries must be printed. Please do not submit images on CD or via email.
b) Enter up to ( 5 per category ) 8x10 or 8x12 enlargements.
c) Your name, address and daytime, contact number should be written clearly at the back of the photo.
d) Submission of entries. You can drop off your entries in a brown envelope at :
Black Dragons Toys, Blue lane, 3rd level Shoppesville, Greenhills, San Juan on or before Sept. 30 or bring them at the event venue on or before 12 noon Oct. 5
e) The judges will choose the winning picture based on the following qualities: impact,(25%) lighting (25%), composition(25%), creativity (25%) total of 100 points..
f) 2 categories. Edited and non edited. Please mark your submitted entries at the back.
g) Subject any form of toys, figures, cars, statues and robots.

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Robinsons Midtown Mall ( formerly Manila Midtown Ramada Hotel) is a new wing of Robinsons Place Manila in Ermita. It is strategically located at the heart of romantic and historic City of Manila. Within a kilometer radius is a community of residences, government and business offices, schools and universities, parks, art and cultural centers, hospitals, stretch of curio shops, and night spots. It is within walking distance from Manila's major thoroughfares -- Taft Avenue and Roxas Boulevard.

Exact location: Pedro Gil corner M. Adriatico, Ermita, Malate, Manila

How to get there:

Commuting

Easiest way is to take LRT and get off at Pedro Gil Station, from there you can take a 3 minute walk towards Roxas Blvd.

Jeepneys passing through Taft Ave, Mabini and M.H. Del Pilar are also available, just get off the corner of Pedro Gil st, and take a 3 minute walk.

Car or personal transport

If coming from the North ( Quezon City ), you can take Taft Avenue, then take a right turn at U.N. Ave or Padre Faura, turn right again at M. Adriatico ( Pedro Gil is one way towards Taft Ave. don't pass there, if you missed Padre Faura, you have to take the next 2 sts., right at J. Nakpil, then turn right at j. Bocobo st. towards Pedro Gil. )

If from the South, from Quirino Ave. right turn at Bocobo st. then straight towards Robinsons. Or Roxas Blvd towards Luneta,take aright at Pedro Gil st. Robinsons is on the left side.

PARKING

You can park at the Basement Parking. Entrance is located at M. Adriatico and Pedro Gil Main entrance ( infront of the drop off area ). Take parking sections E and F which is nearest to the venue entrance. P30 flat rate.

DELIVERY

Exhibitors can park and drop off their goods at the Main Entrance along Pedro Gil st. which is good until 8:30 am otherwise you have to park at the basement which has entrances at M. Adriatico ( cars, trucks and vans ) or Pedro Gil Basement Parking ( cars and vans only ) take delivery section for freight elevators. Take section E and F ( stairs only ) if you want to be near the venue ( door entrance is just 10 ft. from the activity area.

Nice! a Barbie...WTF?!

Seriously..WTF?!

What's next? Menstruating Barbie? What the hell is the world coming into?

New Toy Figure Wishlist

This is the all new wish list arranged from "must have" to "can wait". Removed the acquired items. Here we go.

Figma Izumi Konata


Figma Yotsuba


Kasumi Black Version


Tenjho Tenge Aya Natsume


McFarlane Red Riding Hood Twisted Fairy tales


Ikki Tousen Kanu Unchou


Chaos Gate Jingai Makyo


King of Fighters Mai Shiranui


Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Strikers Fate.T.Harlaown


Vocaloid Miku Hatsune


Guilty Gear Ino




Rozen Maiden


Alice (Excellent Model Core), Queen's Gate


Final Fantasy VII Sephiroth Playarts


Star Wars Darth Vader Episode 3


NO picture:
(can't find a good model)

Chobits figure
Shakugan no Shana

Rubix Cube Solver

Ever get frustrated in solving that Rubix cube? Well, let a robot do it for you!

My Toy Collection Wishlist

I've been collecting some toys for quite a while now. So I'm posting this wishlist in hoping maybe you can help me find them. Thanks!




more after the jump

One of the many reasons I wanted to go to Japan

Image from Danny Choo


Akihabara!
The promised land of otakus and perverts alike! Visit Danny Choo's blog to see what I mean

Mabinogi: Succubus 1/8 Scale PVC Statue

I've been browsing at Wasabi toys looking for statues that I can place on my computer and I came across this wonderful piece of art. It's worth P2,800 and do you think it's worth it?