hottoys - M-icon 002 - 12" Marlon Brando (1950's Version)

Got this last week at the falcon hangar. Decent likeness and absolutely for fans (like me)~!! I highly recommends it. Being a biased fan i give 5/5 ratings for this figure :P
I am still waiting for his godfather figure, i bet a lot of fans are...(see previous post)

Marlon Brando (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004)





more at my flickr, click below:

blog template update & upgrade :P

After some feedback from readers, I've decided to update my blog template design today.
Firstly, I've changed to a 3-sided columns template so that my blog is not that long and tedious to scroll all the way down.

Secondly, added a "top of page" script (small arrow at the bottom right), in case my posts is too long, reader can click the arrow and go right up to the top of my blog.
(kudos to bloggerbuster for the above script)

Finally, I've removed all the ads banner cos' its slowing my blog loading and it's really not making any single cents at all...hahahaha....

Hope the above updates will enhance your reading pleasure :P

HT 12inch AVP She Predator Machiko

Someone has to stop HotToys before they bankrupt me this year...

Hot Toys – Hot Angel x Movie Masterpiece Series - MMS 74
AVP - SHE PREDATOR - MACHIKO collectible model kit
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Hot Angel?
Hot Toys is proud to announce a brand new product line - HOT ANGEL, featuring sexy female characters in highly detailed outfit.

The debut of the line is SHE PREDATOR – MACHIKO.
SHE PREDATOR – MACHIKO is an original character designed by Hot Toys, inspired by the female character from the AVP comics.

Story behind SHE PREDATOR – MACHIKO project:
With the impact of the first AVP movie, Hot Toys continues the mission of the character LEX, and developed SHE PREDATOR – MACHIKO. MACHIKO is configured as a Human Warrior, recognized by the Scar Predator, who has given her the mask, and ALIEN head featured shield, as well as the scars on her face. Given the Predator’s strengths and weapons and follow the mission of Predators, SHE PREDATOR- MAHIKO guards and fights against ALIENS.

This full geared SHE PREDATOR - MACHIKO stands approximate 30 cm tall, features a NEWLY developed Hot Toys female body and over 20 points of articulation, a fabric net body suit with detailed armor. It also features:

+ Weapons:
- one articulated shoulder cannons
- Extendable spear
- Closed Shuriken
- Wrist blades

+ Accessories:
- Predator mask features with warrior scar
- Sword with sheath
- Skull necklace
- Neck Wrap
- Alien head featured shield
- Each model comes with Predator skull featured display base

NOTE: Simple assembly required
Release date: Q3, 2008

Artists:
Character Concept by Howard Chan
Character Design by JOSEPH TSANG
Armor and Accessories Sculpt by JOSEPH TSANG
Head Sculpt by YULLI
Head Art Directed by JC HONG












more pix in my flickr, click below:

DVD review > Angel-a

Found this in my brother's room, so i though i give my one cent's worth after watching it today because i like Luc Besson movies. Leon and The Fifth Element are two of my favorite movies.

Angel-A is a story about a man who lies to everyone, even to himself. It's shot beautifully in b/w. It's been awhile I've seen movies filmed in b/w & Paris looks beautiful.

The lead actor, Jamel Debbouze, is one of the great character actors of our time (IMHO). He has such a interesting look and personality. With a bonus that he can act and you've got something in someone that doesn't happen often in Asia's. Most of you will remember him as Lucien in Amelie. He was really good in that. In this, he plays a horrible, down-trodden scam artist and it suits him well.

The female lead, Rie Rasmussen, is your standard Besson girl. Hmmm...makes you wonder if Besson tailor his movies because he's in love with his leading actress. She has the same haircut and make-up around the eyes that most of his female heroes has. (e.g. Nikita, Leeloo, Mathilde, etc....) But this time, she's just much taller and blonder than the others. In this movie, she's cute and does her job well.

IMHO this 2005 film is only just "okay." It's not masterpiece and didn't blow me away. It was a much more personal (little) film than the Besson I'm used to.

There were moments in the script that were fantastic, the scene with the mirror, for instance, where Angela forces Andre to recognize the concept of love was amazing. It was well shot in one take (i think) and the acting was great. Ending was a slight "anti-climax" but still acceptable to me. Overall, 90% of the movie intrigues me.

Some thoughts after watching this on dvd...
Love your life & Learn to love yourself...

snapshot of ANYTHING yesterday




STCC misc - coffee, old friends & ultraseven

though i didn't buy anything at STCC this year, but it's the fun and friends we met that's worth the visit.
Kopi Time (coffee break)

Very old friend (aka Big Towkay now) we met after so many years

Baltan in disguise

stupid ultraseven tries to provoke us

he don't know whats coming...hahaha...we are the real monsters~~ (bullies)

STCC-Singapore Toy & Comic Convention (28 June)

(IMHO) There's definitely a lot of hit & misses for holding such a big event in Singapore,(merits to the organizers & exhibitors) nonetheless it's still a fantastic experience. There's also a lot of toys flying off the rack as well.

For a 1st timer, unexpectedly, SG does has the potential for marketing toys & comics, hopefully more toys companies & exhibitors will be participating next year. So, meantime, have fun, play and empty your wallet...your support will make it a better one for the next convention muahaha :P

STCC passport and event guide

the crowd just keep pouring in...it's as crowded as IT show

thanks to imit k who help me to take this overall shot while i was "mob" and couldn't attend on the last day :(


there's a lot of cos-players walking around and phototaking


medicom booth still looks the same....sighzzz...

i want to be this lucky guy :P

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