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Transformers Henkei


Some VCDs I picked up at Carrefour Suntec sale.

Haul from the Sunday Flea Market

When down to the flea market to pick up another SCM Gundam Zaku, but found that the stall that was selling them had none, even though last week they had at least 3-4 sets left. Also wanted to pick up some 1/6 swords, but the shop was half opened, and did not had the stuff on sale. Bummer. I thought I had wasted a trip down, but after walking for 2 rounds, I managed to snag some cool stuff.

Transformers Universe

This is quite an old 2pack, if I recall, did not appear locally. This is the old Universe line by the way.

Transformers Animated

A surprise find, and a couple of shops were selling them. Got it at S$38, which is a nice deal. Probably it will be S$35 or less when it gets mass released.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Last week, only Michelangelo was available, but this week, Leonardo was available as well. So decided to pick both up, at only S$15 a piece.

Stands from Bandai

Found these at Ng's Collection, and reasonably priced. They are from Bandai, and only released recently. Each pack comes with 3 (yes 3, not 1) stands of the same type. Act1 is a simpler set, while Act2 has more variety. Mr Ng showed me that the joints on Act2 actually click, which is good as this will hold the joint in place. These are suitable for SIC, SHFigurat, Revoltech, and anything within the range of 4" to 8".

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Found these at OG. The super Battle Droid is from the Clone Wars movie, which means Cmd Cody and Clone Pilot from the same movie are also out, but all snapped up. The guy in front of me grabbed the only Ahsoka Tano. The Clone Trooper released with the new waves is a clean version. Will pose a comparison picture later. Also the visor on the backing card is blue instead of black on the new waves.

Wall.E

Finally, these figures are being marked down. The deluxe figures are going for S$14.90. I saw the Interactive Wall.E going for S$49.90, down from the usual S$99.90. Tempting.

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Iron Man Movie

Stealth Iron Man, another exclusive that was available locally.

The Spectacular Spider-man Animated

Finally got a figure from this series, and a bit of luck when I held off buying any from the first series. Hasbro had added a double-joint knee articulation, instead of the previous series 1 version, which had only a single-joint. Now only if they do one for the red/blue costume, with a Peter Parker head.

Wall.E

After watching the movie, I decided to picked up the more articulated version of the toy. But it seems that the movie is so well received, the merchandise are flying off the shelves, with EVE not to be found anywhere.

Music Recommednation - Little Wonders by Rob Thomas

This song is featured in the closing of the Disney's computer graphics animated Meet the Robinsons movie.



It is quite a funny and heart warming story, though I did not think it made it big at the box office. If you have a chance, give this movie a try.

Music Recommendation - Brand New Day by D-51

I did not like the anime One Piece when I first watched a few episodes, because it was very draggy. But later I realise some of the weekly anime from Japan are like this (eg Naruto, Bleach, etc), to drag out the show or let the manga have some breathing space.

Lately the cable TV was showing a new installment of the anime, and I decided to give it another try. Surprisingly, I found it quite interesting, though still draggy.

And what actually caught my attention was the opening theme, Brand New World by D-51.

TV 6th Opening


Promotional Video

Upcoming Movie - Gatchaman

A 10second teaser trailer has been released. Looks real cool !

Upcoming Movie - Gatchaman

Felix Ip, creative director of Imagi (who gave us the CG animation TMNT) showcased some concept art from the upcoming 2009 release Gatchaman CG movie. See them at his blog here and here.

Not liking the logo too much though.

The Godphoenix looks identical to the 1994 OVA version.




Can't wait for more information and its release next year ! And with the movie, there's bound to be toys, similar to TMNT !

Singapore Toy and Comic Convention 2008 - Batman Gotham Knight Asian Preview

I was there on the 2nd day of the convention where they screened Batman Gotham Knight. Though I did not win any tickets, and did not had a chance to sit through the entire screening (of all the 6 shorts by the way), I managed to catch some bits and pieces.

The first chapter "Have I Got a Story For You" itself below my mind away. It was animated by Studio 4ºC. You can tell straight away from the distinct style of animation. The animation alone sold me to get the DVD when it is released.

The other 2 Japanese studios are Production I.G. and Madhouse, both renowned for their superb animation.

The plots are darker, and so is the mood of the animation. The characters are animated in the usual Japanese styles, so they do not look like any of the Western counterparts. This is quite refreshing.

Go get the DVD when it is released !

In case you could not see the preview, here is a sneak peak clip from youtube.

Photo Review: Transformers Animated Grimlock

Music Recommendation - Naruto Shippuuden New Opening/Ending

End of the last story arc, and start of a new one comes with a new opening and ending.

Opening - Blue Bird


Ending - Surface

Video - Much Ado about Nutting

Ever since I saw this cartoon from Chuck Jones, I fell in love with it.

Much Ado About Nutting (1953)

Video - Nurse Witch Komugi parodies

While looking for some clips of Gatchman on Youtube, I came across a parody in this anime called Nurse Witch Komugi about Gatchman. Quite hilarious.


And there is also a small parody of Gundam in the sequel OVA.


Seems that the anime itself is a parody.

Plug - Omnitrixland

Please do checkout my newphew's blog at http://omnitrixland.blog.com/. He is a big fan of Ben10, the animated show, that is currently showing on the local cable's Cartoon Network.

Though not as good as Justice League or Nickelodeon's Spongebob SquarePants or Avatar: Legend of Aang, it is nonetheless one of the better shows out there. There is also variety in the show, with new developments on the omnitrix. Do check it out if you can. I am beginning to get hooked as well.

Haul of the Day - 18 Mar 2007

Took a stroll down to the local library to get borrow some books on effective management and leadership, and picked up a Series 1 Spirit Aang for S$11.92 (20% discount off S$14.90) along the way.
See previous article on the animated series. And due to some fluke with the local credit card company, I still have not purchased the Book One: Water DVD boxset.

Book Two: Earth, or Season 2, is currently broadcasting locally on SCV channel 32 every Sat (11am, repeat) and Sun (5pm). Season 2 was aired in the US exactly one year ago.

Book Three: Fire, is scheduled to air this year 2007 in US. M. Night Shyamalan is also signed on 08 Jan 2007 to write, direct and produce a trilogy of live-action films based on the series. Big things happening for the Avatar.

Video - Swindlers and You

Checkout this cool animated music video from an indy band called Atomic Swindlers. The catchy song is called Float (my electric stargirl).

The owl is the coolest ! hahaha.

It has a Aeon Flux feel, set in a Samurai Jack environment.
The animation is done by Joel Trussell. Checkout his site. This guy is great !

Next up, is a video from the anime Initial D. This is the ending/closing theme to the Second Stage (or second season or series). The group responsible for this sweet song is a JROCK group called Galla. They also did the ending/closing theme for the First Stage. The song is called Kimi Ga Iru.

I could only find the TV edit version of the song.
I actually only heard this song in the Stage Three movie (if I remember correctly). It was played as a background music near the end, and it blended very well with the anime, as each of the characters moved on with their own paths. It left a deep impression on me, that I started to look high and low for this song.