Fewture ExGokin ENERGER 1969

Just announced from Fewture , Energer 1969 will join the ranks of the EXGokin series.
Frankly speaking, I am not very excited at this release though. Although the ExGokin range is a great line, its come to a point where i wish Fewture had some other liceases to make rather then just Mazingers..

But anyways, this mecha doesn't look too bad. I like the gold trimming. The articulated bike ramp on its back is ok.

Overall, it feels and looks like the other mazinger releases and I just can't get excited about it. This plus the lack of accessories (it only comes with 4 hands, stand and small bike) means I'll probably save the 300 dollars for something else.

Specifications
Material:Die-Cast, PVC , ABS , POM
Height:23cm
Expected Release date: March 2011
RRSP: 19,800Yen (~SGD$310)

Credits:
http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_energer1969.html
http://ga.sbcr.jp/mgangu/015299/
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Nendoroid Snow Miku and K-On Live Stage Ver from PlayAsia

Hi Folks

*Update 24 July 12pm: Whoa...thats fast.. Within a time I posted and 12pm... snow miku has been sold out at PlayAsia... Hope those who wanted managed to get one...

Well, i was watching for nendoroid snow miku at PlayAsia and was surprised to see it for sale for USD$69.90.
Good deal so I grabbed 2. Playasia limits it to maximum 2 per customer. I believe stocks maybe limited so you may want to get yours fast if you want 1.

Check it out HERE

Also available is the Nendoroid K-ON! Akiyama Mio & Tainaka Ritsu Live ver Set for US$ 149.00 (~206.68 SGD). Not too shabby

Check this one out here
Hope you enjoyed the deals :)
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First Look: Nendoroid Ayasaki Hayate & Katsuragi Hinagiku

What you are seeing is a preview scan featuring the upcoming “Nendoroid Katsuragi Hinagiku” and “Nendoroid Ayasaki Hayate” from Hayate no Gotoku by Max Factory.

It looks like Hinagiku is scheduled for November 2010 release and Hayate is scheduled for December 2010 release. Prices should be the usual nendo prices (~3500Yen +/-)

Credits: gits_sacs from SGCollect Forums

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Update: Vocaloid Racing Nendoroid Petit Set

Just a quick update. MikaTan updated her blog with more pics of the upcoming Racing Vocaloids. Thats when I realised that the set is a set of Petits and not full size nendoroids...sad :(
I wish they were full size nendos... but they're still cute though..


This nendoroid petit will only be available from Nico Chokuhan. There will be 2 different version of the set; A Normal Set for 3,500 Yen and A Sponsor Set for 4,500 Yen.

The only difference between the 2 sets is that the Sponsor version comes with GSR stickers and a Sponsor Card.

Reservations already opened and both versions is scheduled for November 2010 release. Each person can order up to 5 sets each.

Credits: Mikatan's Blog
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Vocaloid Characters Nendoroid - Racing Miku, Luka, Rin

Hi folks

Heres some preview pics of racing versions of Rin, Miku, Luka from the Vocaloid series.
Racing Miku (No. #109) was announced sometime in March and these preview pics show that there will be more to follow.

Nice.. I live the designs of the racing suits and the xtra accessories... can't wait for Rin and Luka, though I'll probably have to pay a pretty penny for them too since like Racing Miku , Rin and Luka will probably have some sort of "sponsoring package" too :P

Super kawaiii :)

14 July 2010: Please note there is an UPDATE to this particular post. Check out the update HERE


Of course I also like THIS...REAL LIFE RACING MIKU...EVEN MORE KAWAIII!! :)


Credits:
Gits_SAC from SGcollect forums
http://supergt.goodsmileracing.com/
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Sneak Peak: Nendoroid Saber Full Action Version

Hi Folks

Mikatan recently posted some pics of possibly the the upcoming nendoroid of Saber from Fate/Stay Night. This will be a normal version Saber. The last time Saber was released in this form was Nendoroid 002 which was a Wonderfest 2006 exclusive. That however had the funny faces. Since then, fans of saber have been waiting for a nendoroid of Saber in her "normal" form for a looongg time.. at least I have. This release probably is because of the Fate StayNight: Unlimited Blade Works movie.

Anyways..It loooks great!... hope it gets released soon.
Meanwhile.. drool at the pics

At first I thought the following were advance prototype pics of Saber Alter because of the color.... but then i realized that are just proto pics for the above :P

Credits:http://ameblo.jp/gsc-mikatan/page-2.html#main
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Toy Hunting in Hong Kong Mongkok area

Hi Folks

As promised, heres a short post of some general tips when Toy shopping in Hong Kong.
For this post, theres a map and some details of the shops I went in Mongkok area since that is where i bought most of my stuff. I went to Causeway Bay too but found it rather lacking compared to Mongkok.

I had found a few online guides regarding toy shopping in HK. I found it was tedious to bring along a few printed text descriptions on the places to visit and having to try to correlate some maps of the particular shop to a bigger HK tourist map i had . So it thought fitting everything onto 1 image so that it is easy for you to print out and bring along with you would be good.

Heres a map i created from modifying google maps. Feel free to leave comment to point out other good toy shops/areas in the maps so that I can add it in.


Richmund Commercial Building (B1, Lvl 1 ,2 ,3)
Most PVC figures among other locations.
Shops open rather late. Go after 5pm

CTMA Center (B1, Lvl 1-3)
Good Miz of stuff
B1 only opens after 4pm. Lvl 1-3 slightly earlier
Checkout the HotToys flagship store on Lvl 2

Animate
Right across the street from CTMA Center
on the 2nd floor
Retail store so everything is arranged nicely :)

Sino Center (B2, B1, lvl 1-3, lvl 4, lvl 7, lvl 9)
Largest Concentration of stuff
Some shops are tucked away at the higher floors(lvl 3 and abovce) among normal offices.. so try to explore. Get access to the higher floors via the staircase. I tried the lift when I was there but it was $%^& slow.

Heres a few general tips for toy shopping in HK

1) Remember. The toy shops only open AFTER around 4pm. Go any earlier and you only can stand outside the shops and drool. lolz.
2) Best days to go are WEEKdays. Weekends are damn crowded.. both in terms of toy shops and generally pple on the streets
3) There ARE FAKES in HK. Keep your eye open and check carefully b4 buying.
4) Some of the stuff on display are 2nd hand pieces which people leave with the shops to sell. If the prices seem really good, you can check with the shopkeepers if the item is 2nd hand. These pieces are normally displayed outside the shop in big display cases. Common sight in Richmund Commercial Bldg and CauseWay Bay Center.

Hope this was helpful.

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May 2010 Hong Kong Trip

Hi Folks

Long long time since you've seen a post from me. I blame my hectic work schedule and general laziness :P Anyways, just came back from Hong Kong a few days ago and I thought it would be good to share some of my buys from this great place.

Basically what you see here are bought from the Mongkok area in HK. I did visit the causeway bay area shops but found there were more treasures in Mongkok. I got from stuff from

• Sino Center
• CTMA Center
• Richmund Building

Anyways.. enough talk.. here are my buys.

Had to pack everything into a box and check-in this carton.. lucky I brought minimal luggage over...
This carton weighed in at around 10kg :P

Had to hand carry some stuff too as the carton couldn't fit everything...

Heres everything unpacked... problem is...where am i going to store them... :P

And here is a breakdown of the toys and where i got them

From the left- top down.. we have

Most Wanted GDX-01 Gaiking
Most Wanted GDX-02 Raiking
Most Wanted GDX-03 Balking
Got all 3 from CTMA Basement 2 at a steal. I could have bought the GDX-C01 GAIKING COMPLETE BOXSET if i wanted but the shopkeeper advised (and showed me) that the gold accents on the separate boxes were brighter. Besides the brighter gold accents, the boxset and separate boxes are totally similar.The three robots combines to form Great Gaiking (image courtesy of Most Wanted official page as I haven't opened mine yet)

Next we have (left to right_ top down)
Nendoroid Sumomo Akihime+Nintendo DS game of Nanatsuiro Drops (Sino Center 2nd Flr)
Kaiyodo Revoltech Danboard Mini Amazon.co.jp Box Version (Sino Center 3rd Flr)
CMS Brave Gokin 27 Linebarrels Mode B (CTMA 2nd Flr)
Yamato Planetry Robot Danguard Ace [Plated Version] (CTMA 2 Flr)

And finally (top down)
Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-41B Black Raideen (Sino Center 3 Flr)
Mysterious Black Box (more on this later)
Megahouse Deformer SRW Alteisen (CTMA 2nd Flr)
Megahouse Deformer SRW Weibritter (CTMA 2nd Flr)

So what is in that stupid black box??!!!??
It is actually the best buy of my whole trip.... A painted resin figure of Gurren Lagann in its final form
TENGA TOPPA GURREN LAGANN!!!
I always wanted this figure. The original one from Volks was a pre-painted cold cast statue and cost a BOMB. E2046 also had a pre-painted resin figure but costed a bomb also and has long since sold out.
So when i saw this at Richmund Building, my eyes lit up instantly and I knew I had to get it. Admitedly the paintwork is probably not up to par to Volks or E2046 standard, but for the price I was getting it for.. I had no complains. And the guy was airbrushed this did quite a nice job IMHO.

These are some pics I took of the figure when i was in the shop.
I still have to use contact adhesive to join the main parts together for mine (it is still a kit).
I Love this figure :D

On the whole, it was a fulfilling and very enjoyable experience toy hunting in Hong Kong. There was lots to see and buy and the price was Great! I spent slightly less then HKD4000 (~SGD$720) for all the toys you see above.

Will try to do a post with maps, descriptions and general tips when toy hunting in HK soon.

Until then

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