revoltech transformers

the next two revoltech transformers are finally out! first it was optimus prime and megatron... this month, they released rodimus and starscream. The new releases are a lot more improved compared to the older ones. The paint for one is a lot more detailed and it's metallic. I've always loved rodimus' color scheme, it's bright and it's eye catching. This time, both revoltech figures came with stands for ease of posing. Here are just some of the pictures that I've taken.

VF-1S

It's been a while since I've written anything on this place. Finally managed to get my first ever Macross figure, a 1/60 scale Yamato series. The details are amazing on it and since young, besides Transformers, this was my other favourite cartoon. Unfortunately, this series was an earlier release, and therefore did not feature the perfect transformation mode. To transform it, you first need to unlock the legs and remove it from the body, yes... remove. What a stupid technique!

I hear in Japan, they'll be releasing the perfect transformation model sometime in summer, so no more needing to detach the legs. I guess this will be my one and only macross figure. I'll stick to Transformers.

Who Are You? - Executive Spa

You know... here's a very good sketch by the Comedy Court. His friend left his cell phone unattended and well, he decides to have some fun...

KITT

Just finished watching the pilot episode of Knight Rider 2008 and I must say it's a great show. 25 years ago, Knight Rider was a Trans Am, known as KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand). Today, they've built a newer version, the Knight Industries Three Thousand, in the shape of a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.

The car has a lot more technology, night vision and nano repair technology are just some of the car's talents. I mean, I grew up watching this show. Back then the car itself was the selling point of the whole film. A talking car that could drive itself. Bullet proof and turbo boost were just bonuses.

Didn't think that they would resurrect the tv series, but they did and in a very successful way as well by picking a very updated American muscle car and packing it with technology.

Optimus Prime

Wow, it just shows how long since I've posted anything. Anyway, CNY is here and I went back to my parents' hometown in Ipoh.

Had a lot of good food and lost a bit this year in gambling. Looks like no gambling luck at all this year, so better abstain.

Finally, the Optimus Prime masterpiece that I ordered from US arrived right before CNY eve. Haven't had the time to take it out and play. I only managed to open it after I came back to KL. It's one heavy piece, even heavier than the megatron MP. Though this is not the Japanese MP that I was hoping for, I'm still happy with it.

So in the redness theme of CNY, here's a pic that I snapped capturing all the Optimus that I have in my collection... Gong Hei Fatt Choy!

Our first pair of Crocs

Our first pair of Crocs. When these sandals/slippers hit the market 2 yrs back, they were a hit. At first, I could not get what the big deal was and paying RM 129 for a pair of Beach crocs was definitely a little steep for sandals.

These sandal were a phenomenon! It was like an overnight success in the US and now it's gone worldwide. I could not believe what the fuss was about until I tried one on.

Went to Tiff's parents' shop in Jaya and I tried a pair on when Yen was shopping for shoes. When you slip a pair on, it's like you don't want to take it out. I went for the ones with the thickest sole, which turned out to be the Offroad. It was damn comfortable, but unfortunately, they didn't have my size. Tiff's mum told me to get one a size bigger, it's supposed to be loose fitting.

So they directed me to Audrey's shop in DJ Atria. Again, no size. Audrey had to order one for me cause according to her, size 10 is her best seller. I wanted one with the black sole and red stripes. Heck, I thought to myself, since the toes are not exposed, I can wear them to work... cool!

With the crocs, you can actually put these little things called "jibbitz" as accessories. I got these cool Jack Sparrow and Pirate crossbones. I went with the Pirates of the Carribbean theme.

So I called Audrey yesterday and she said she'll swap the straps for me while waiting for her supplier to get back to her. Thanks for the favor Audrey!
As for Yen, she picked up a pair as well... Ithaca.

breakfast

Had breakfast with Zoe and Gary at Merv's shop last Saturday.




Oh yea, here's the pose of the day...

"I wonder if this bag will look good as an accessory?"


"Ohhh... Hi, I'm on camera"


"My, I wonder what is this doing here?!... It's not mine, definitely!"

Flying cockroaches

I was listening to Fly FM this morning and half way through the show, Ben and Phat Fabes started shouting and screaming on the air. Well, for people who tuned in at that very moment, it would have seemed like an action stunt gone wrong. Turned out that there was a cockroach that was flying around in the studio that started the whole panic.

I hate flying cockroaches. It's not that I'm afraid of them, but they are more of an irritant. Come to think of it, these cockroaches that fly, they can't seem to control their flight patterns. It's like they've all of a sudden grown wings and decided to take to the skies, or so they think.

Believe me, every one has come across a flying cockroach in their lifetime. If you haven't, well then lucky you. As I was saying, their flight patterns are erratic and they seem to fly towards the nearest objecti in their sights. Don't believe me, try standing up when a cockroach is in mid flight. It's like their radar all of a sudden picks up the thing that's standing up and it attempts to make a landing.

When I was younger, I just ran. Now, when I notice a flying cockroach in the room, I roll up the closest newspaper or magazine, shaped like a baseball bat... stand up and hit a home run. Poor cockroach won't know what hit him. He's thinking he's flying up in the heavens and all of a sudden... BAM! he's in heaven...

Gosh, it just brings back funny memories when you think about things like that in the past.