Awesome Surprise!

Had a fantastic surprise from dear wifey this afternoon while at the office. Was told that she was awarded some cash for being loyal to her company these few years and that she was willing to use the money to help fund my Hasbro AT-AT purchase! I am over the moon when I heard that! Firstly, because her company recognizes the effort that she has put in for them, and secondly, I will be getting one of the nominees (I feel) for Toy of the Year 2010 absolutely free! Its not that I cannot afford to buy one myself, but the thought of getting something as amazing as that for a gift feels great. Thank you so much my dear! Love you lots! Muack!






In space, size does matter, and Hasbro certainly kept that in mind when creating its all-new, highly detailed STAR WARS AT-AT. The AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) played a significant role in the Empire's military assault in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and it will play an equally important role in every fan's toy collection this year! Measuring more than 24 inches tall, nearly 28 inches long, and 12 inches wide, this colossal vehicle holds up to 20 STAR WARS figures – 6 of which can fit in its head alone! – and includes so many play and electronic features true to its on-screen counterpart that it's hard to believe! From the zip-line in its body and articulated legs for superb poseability, to its LED lights and authentic movie sounds and phrases, this is the must-have addition for STAR WARS fans of all ages. Includes a 3 ¾ inch AT-AT driver action figure and a pop-out speeder bike.

Sideshow Jedi Master Yoda and his Humble Hut!

The first Star Wars film was released in 1977 and since then, numerous SW related products have been produced to further milk the license. However, SW fans are not complaining, judging from the amount of money, time and effort spent on collecting all things SW related. I, for one, am a huge SW fan and I am seriously considering obtaining a product which I can describe with one word, "OMG!" (or is that three words?).

Yes, it is our beloved Yoda and his humble little home, produced by Sideshow Collectibles:

Yes, this is the hut that appeared in SW Episodes V and VI. It is located in Dagobah, where Yoda, one of the last remaining Jedi of the Old Galaxy, was hiding from the cruel and oppressive Empire. It is also here that Yoda trained Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force.

Both Yoda and his hut are sold separately. But how can one only get Yoda and not have a home to put him in? Obviously, these do not come cheap. The whole set comes to about S$480 (if you preorder) and that is a price that many collectors will shudder upon hearing it. But I am pretty sure the hardcore SW collectors will shrug that off as a minor inconvenience, since it is not often that one comes across a highly detailed and amazing 1/6 diorama.

Oh man, how I wish I am one of the happy collectors who can own a piece of this. My dear wifey, if you are reading this, make me a happy man please!

Jabba's Throne

Was getting lunch at Compasspoint last week before heading to office when I happened to come across this!

Suffice to say, I did not hesitate much before taking this to the payment counter. It is the latest offering by Hasbro of Jabba the Hutt for the latest Star Wars vintage line. A few Jabbas have been made before this but none look as good as this! This playset comes with Jabba, his throne, Salacious Crumb and Oola, the dancing girl (or slave to be more precise) and tons of accessories!

Out of the box, this playset looks fabulous!

This is definitely a very good renditon of the evil crime lord. Now, all I need are some similarly scaled Gamorrean guards to complete the playset! A highly recommended purchase for those looking to add Jabba to their collection. For those who had already purchased "The Hutt" previously, I am sure the "awesomeness" of this figure will not stop you from getting it too!

Hopefully, this Hasbro continues to churn out outstanding products for this line to make all SW fans and collectors happy!

Something to Ponder

Had lunch with wifey today and we mentioned about me starting this blog and whether I have the time and energy to keep posting on a regular basis for my readers. Wait a minute, what readers am I referring to?? Thats right, I have absolutely no idea who is reading my blog (other than my wife who is so encouraging). This led me to think, "what is the purpose of this blog?" Honestly, I am unable to give a good solid reply to that question right now, other than the fact that I will like to share my interests in a domain whereby anyone can read and participate (via comments) in. Hmm...then again, thats a pretty good reason to start a blog. But, if there are no readers, who am I sharing my interests with? Questions, questions, questions, life's full of them!

Anyway, I just got down to unboxing up some of the recent toys that I purchased. Must say that there are some pretty awesome stuff to show you guys! Pics to follow soon! Till then, dun let the bed bugs get you! (did I already mention this in an earlier post?)

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

Was just scouring cyberspace for interesting stuff and came across this site which was selling this 'point and click' game called Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge for US$9.99. Without hesitation, I whipped out my credit card and purchased it. I last played the original Monkey Island game when I was in secondary school and my oh my, I had so much fun adventuring with Guybrush Threepwood (don't you just love that name!). The game revolves around the life of wannabe pirate Guybrush and his (mis)adventures battling notorious pirates, foiling the evil plans of the undead pirate LeChuck and eventually winning the heart the governor, Elaine Marley. It all sounds kinda corny but the funny dialog, challenging puzzles and hilarous scenes make this game really enjoyable. I believe there are five titles in the 'Monkey Island' series and the one I purchased was the second one, albeit it being a remake of the original one (released in 1991).





I checked several websites that reviewed this game and all seem to give it pretty good ratings. I believe my wife will also like this game as she did mentioned before that 'point and click' games are her forte. Hopefully, we will have fun playing this together! Am waiting patiently for the download to finish, after which I will be starting my pirate adventure with The Great, The Mighty and The Notorious, Guybrush Threepwood! (can't help but love that name)





I read a couple of websites that reviewed this game and all of them gave pretty good ratings to it. If you have never tried any of the Monkey Island games, I highly recommend this one to you. Its cheap and good! Who says good things don't come cheap?!

Chicharito!!!

Seems to me that Manchester United is going to have a very quiet preseason when it comes to squad transfers. Having supported Man Utd since 1990, we (the fans) have always been very excited during every preseason ever since the inception of the Premier League as the Red Devils always seemed be at the forefront of every major signing (read as expensive) due to the its huge war chest.

However, these days, the ones making a huge ruckus are our neighbours in blue. With the obscene amount of "ammunition" they have, there is a real danger of the boys in blue breaking into the Big Four of English soccer this season.

But, my beloved Devils do have one secret weapon, and that person is none other than:

Javier Hernández

Full Name: Javier Hernandez

Birth Date: June 1, 1988

Birth Place: Guadalajara, Mexico

Height: 1.75m
Weight: 62 kg
Age: 22
Position: Forward

I admit that prior to his signing, I had absolutely no idea who he was, other than the fact that he was young and already playing for his country (Mexico). I kept my eyes on him during the recently concluded World Cup 2010 in South Africa and I am happy to say that Man Utd seemed to have found a gem! He's fast, competent with both feet and has a good eye for goal. Both his goals scored during the WC were testament to his goalscoring instincts. I have no doubt that Sir Alex will turn him from a good player to a world class footballer, if his attitude towards listening and learning is positive.

Although there are no expensive, marquee signings for United (with only 2 weeks remaining to the start of the new season), I am quietly confident that the new crop of youngsters at Man Utd are going to surprise alot of people. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the BPL trophy will once again return to Old Trafford come May 2011!

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie (2008)

Just finished watching The Clone Wars (2008) movie and found it pretty entertaining. I understand that this film garnered really bad reviews when it was beamed in theatres globally in 2008. I say, what the heck, I still like it. What amuses me is that after watching this, I started to find the "animated" Star Wars figures more appealing. I have always been a fan of the older SW toys and have quite a number of them in my collection. Did not really take to the more cartoonish figures. However, I might just start looking at these more closely from now on.


I was at the recent launch of the new SW toy lines held at OG on the 24th July 2010. Managed to purchase a few carded figures from the vintage line, Luke Skywalker and his Snowspeeder. The "Rocket Firing Boba Fett" was a nice bonus! I am still waiting for my AT-AT to arrive at the toy shop that I frequent. Was really tempted to get it from OG, but it actually cost quite a bit more than the pre-order price I was quoted from my "lobang". Not willing to spend the extra bucks so I will just wait a little while longer before I lay my hands on that beast.