KENMOO2007 Everything,Anything better than Nothing: June 2009

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie trailer

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie (大怪獣バトルウルトラ銀河伝説) is an upcoming Japanese film in Tsuburaya Production. This film will premieres in theaters on December 12, 2009, distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Japan.

The main antagonist in the latest movie is not a monster but an Ultraman. A new character, Ultraman Belial, is cited as being the first “villainous Ultraman” in the 43 year history of the franchise, who was locked away in the space prison by the mighty Ultraman King tens of thousands of years ago.

The story heats up when Belial breaks free from his prison, and plans to use the Giga-Battlenizer to control 100 giant monsters and conquer the galaxy, shrouding the home world of the Ultramen in a state of darkness. Set in nebula M-78 on the Star of Ultra – the home world of the Ultramen – original Ultra heroes Ultraman and Ultra Seven stand with the popular Ultraman Mebius against the devious Ultraman Belial. As the movie takes place in their homeland, the heroes are not restricted by the same 3-minute timer as they are when they visit Earth.

The movie will also feature 50 Ultraman characters, 18 of which were named; Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Jack, Ultraman Ace, Ultraman Taro, Zoffy, Ultraman Mebius, Ultraman Hikari, Ultraman King, Father of Ultra, Mother of Ultra, Ultraman Leo, Astra, Ultraman 80, Yullian, Ultraman Neos, Ultra Seven 21 and Ultraman Boy.

Original actors Susume Kurobe and Kouji Moritsugu return to reprise their roles as Hayata (Ultraman) and Dan Moroboshi (Ultra Seven) respectively, facing off against an army of over 100 giant monsters!

The film will open to theatres in Japan on December 12th.

Heritage Car Club Singapore at China Square Central

Pass by China Square Central today and spotted these vintage cars on exhibit. It was quite enjoyable to study and read about these cars' history. Do drop by to catch them before it's over. I think it will end tomorrow, 21-June-09, Sunday.

Star Wars Wallpaper - The Last Supper

Found this illustration on the web while searching for "the last supper"...i think it looks great as a wallpaper. If anyone knows the origin and the artist do let me know and i'll drop him a credit.

Click on the image below to open a 1680x1050 hi-res image and then you can "save as" to your desktop.

(youtube) Annecy 2009

INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL
Annecy has been showcasing the very best in animation for over 45 years, making it the industry's leading international competitive festival.
Though it just ended few days ago, the entries this year are truly marvelous!!

2nd-year Gobelins students created five jaw-dropping shorts to introduce each day of screenings at this year’s Annecy festival. All five films are presented in the YouTube montage below:

(news) Become a Kamen Rider Action Figure!

(AKIBAToday)
Bandai has revealed that it has started taking orders for Jibun Damashii, which are custom action figures that feature your own face on a Kamen Rider, like a cosplayer.

The custom Jibun Damashii figures can make that “If I were an action figure...” dream come true. By sending in a photo of your face, you can have it put on a figure of Kamen Rider 1 from Kamen Rider The Next. You can also put your name or whatever other text you want (max 10 characters) on the stand and package. It also comes with a full Kamen Rider face mask and other parts you can put on and take off.

Orders will be limited to only 3,000 items. The price is 13,650 yen. (est SGD$205)

(youtube) 2012 latest movie trailer

(wiki)
2012 is an upcoming American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. The film has an ensemble cast, including John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson. The film will be distributed by Columbia Pictures. Filming began in August 2008 in Vancouver; the film is expected to be released worldwide on November 13, 2009.

(youtubed) Hottoys 12inch predator collectibles in glorious HD

Not full HD motion yet...just the usual photos slideshow with music i edited with my iMovie on mac. Am planning for a HD video recording for my next toy review soon. Watch for it :)

Hottoys 12inch Predator - Major Alan Dutch Schaefer (Arnold Schwarzenegger)

(wiki)
Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer (Arnold Schwarzenegger), the leader of the team and the protagonist of the "Predator" movie.

Dutch is an elite veteran. He and Dillon served together in Vietnam during the Battle of Huế. He is sent on a mission in Val Verde, under the belief that presidential cabinet members of Guatemala were kidnapped by guerrilla forces. After attacking the guerrilla's post, they discover that the men were actually CIA agents.

It is also known that Dutch and his team fought in Afghanistan for a time as stated by Poncho.

After the Predator kills all of Dutch's team and Dillon, and with Anna being rescued, he is the only man left in the jungle with the Predator.

Using a knife and vines to fashion primitive weapons and traps including a spear (with the knife as the blade), and a bow with an explosive-tipped arrow made from a 40mm grenade, he covers his body in mud after discovering the Predator sees through infrared, essentially making him invisible.

Though the Predator falls victim to a number of Dutch's traps, they fail to kill. Eventually, the Predator catches him and the two fight hand to hand. Despite his impressive physique, Dutch is no match for the Predator, only surviving when he manages to lure it into a trap where it is nearly crushed by a log.

The beaten Predator then activated a self-destruct device for its suicide and to kill Dutch, but Dutch is rescued by the rescue helicopter that saved Anna.

more photos can be found in my flicker set

Hottoys 14inch predator

(wiki)
Predator is a 1987 science fiction, action and horror film directed by John McTiernan, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, and Kevin Peter Hall. The story follows an elite team on a mission to rescue hostages from a guerrilla group in Central America. Unknowingly, the group is hunted by an extraterrestrial lifeform. Reaction to the film was generally favorable, and the film grossed US$60 million in the United States.

Not mush accessories though but it's the 1st classic predator...so don't expect too much.

This is so far the best predator for me and Hottoys does meet the collector's expectation

predator camo themselves in stealth mode during battle...but sorry har...if i shoot them in that mode i think you guys can't sees it :P

and the LED light works~!!! You are marked! you better run fast!

the classic scene where the movie audience goes wowwww~~!!

yes...he's one ugly mothxxfxxker~!!

too bad hottoy's 12inch billy can't make it, the face sculpt is too "animated", but this predator just wants his skull as trophy, which is good for me as well :)

never think you are the champion dude~!! Watch out behind...someone's going to kick your ass soon!!

more photos are available below in my flicker album set

fancy the new iphone 3GS launch in Singapore? subscribe to Singtel updates here...

Singtel Singapore has launch their web portal so that public are able to get their hands and updates on the upcoming new iphone 3GS launch. Do register online so that you will get the launch date and pricing soon. See my previous post HERE and HERE regarding the launch event back in 2008 August.

new collection > snapshot of HT 14inch predator & kurbrick darth vader (ep3)

Finally arrived today, 14" high fully poseable Predator collectible figure from the 1st Predator movie...manz..this damn swee...(news detail can be found in my previous post here)

Here's a few quickshot taken at TFH when we open and play our new toys :P

Hottoy's packaging design is getting better and better

it comes with a extra hosting cover which is hard plastic and pattern embossed just like the movie when predator is in stealth mode.

when you take out your figure to play and noticed that the lights doesn't work..don't panic..the batteries is inside the instruction sheet which you will have to put it in the figure manually.

really, what can i say? the sculpt and paint job is really good (as in shiok) definitely a MUST-BUY for Predator fans!!

Plus, a special surprise that this little kurbrick of Darth Vader (ep3) arrived as well and it was quite detail.

"You have done well, my new apprentice." - Darth Sidous

you can unmasked it~!! hahaha...sorry har...i hardly buy kurbricks so I am a bit taken off by surprise when the helmet can reveal it's charred face

(promo video) Toy Carnival @ SAM released

Now in YouTube

Join and stalk Toy Carnival @ SAM

Toy Carnival at SAM has released more details about their event this coming July.

A day of fun for the whole family with more than 30 stores offering the latest in toys and comics collectibles! Look forward to free toy giveaways, bargains galore as well as character appearances from Star Wars and other anime & movie characters.

Date : 5th July 2009 (Sunday)
Venue : Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
Address: 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555
Free Admission

You may click the link below for their TWITTER updates or Join their Facebook group

Carnival Highlights till date (more to come…)
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The 501st Legion Singapore Garrison will be staging an interactive game call Droid Hunt with visitors to the Toy Carnival@sam. If any stormtroopers find you to be in possession of stolen Imperial droids, you must surrender the droid without questions and a reward will be given for your cooperation. (http://www.kimncris.com/droidhunt/final.swf)
Fabulous prizes are to be won so head on down for more information.

Movie Mania will be showcasing some of their replica characters to brighten up the Carnival and will have a mix of Non- Star Wars characters that are kids friendly.

OSW Singapore Embassy will be displaying a group bash diorama and various individual kit bashes.

SGCollect.com will be making available a fan made exclusive product dubbed DFT-01. It is a resin kit limited to 300 pieces, and preorders are already available on the site prior to the event on a first come first serve basis.

More info about DFT-01

From Starwars.sg, you will be seeing their interesting collections and custom works of local Star Wars fans.

ZoidsPoison will be promoting their website, sharing their hobby and selling some Zoids kits. There are tentative plans to have a Zoids Battle Game on the Nintendo Wii with prizes for participants.

Visit http://toycarnival.wordpress.com for more details and updates...

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Casting Audition

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen starts in Singapore 23rd June 2009~!!
Visit your favorite Singapore cinemas for advance booking now...
Booking opens today~!!

Guess who came for the audition?
Vicki & Danielle Audition

Drill Audition

Hiro Audition

Freddy Audition

Mario Audition

Quick Snapshot - Medicom 12inch DX Kuuga

Just pickup today, Kuuga is my personal favorite Kamen Rider after Black RX.
Kamen Rider series stopped for several years and Kuuga actually revives the KM trend back on tv. The lead actor was also the most popular actor among the others.

Bio as follows:
Kamen Rider Kuuga (仮面ライダークウガ Kamen Raidā Kūga, Masked Rider Kuuga) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series.

Being the tenth installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu shows. It was a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei, and was shown on TV Asahi from January 30, 2000 to January 21, 2001.

Kamen Rider Kuuga is the first Kamen Rider Series to be broadcast in widescreen format.

The catchphrase for the series is "A New Hero, A New Legend".