"G.I.Joe's PIT Mobile Headquarters!"

Toys R' Us had one final clearance left for us. Another 30-50% clearance on top of the previous clearance! The most significant one is this: the PIT, GI Joe's Mobile HQ. This used to retail for RM499.90, now I got it for RM125 :D



Massive box

Vehicle mode:






I spent 2 days putting on all the stickers -_-''



It comes with General Hawk. Taking time off sipping coffee~~ mmm.....

Headquarters mode:



Looks kinda lonely with just Hawk there. Lets bring in his friends...

... lots of them :D

Once they are all in place, the PIT is one stunning piece of display!



There's even a ping pong table for them to do something else other than killing each other!



An elevator too



The side compartment can open up to be the Joe's bedroom~~



There's a prison to put Destro in...



... but Zartan'll just break him loose~~



At RM125, this is really a steal. Now need to think where to store it! :-S

"RIP Carl Macek"

From Robotech.com:

Carl Macek (1951-2010)
Robotech's original producer Carl Macek passes away on Saturday, April 17th.
Author: Tommy Yune

"Carl F. Macek passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010 of a heart attack.

From his early days at California State University Fullerton, where he served as a librarian of popular culture, Carl was set on a course to make his mark on the anime industry in the United States. Fans know him as the producer who originally weaved together the Robotech saga out of separate anime series when faced with broadcast syndication hurdles in 1985. The result was a science fiction phenomenon that launched popular lines of novels, comics, videos, toys, and other memorabilia that continue to be coveted collectibles to this day. Sure, Robotech had its ups and downs over the years, but Carl relished its longevity and resurgence.

Carl later went on to found Streamline Pictures, which was known for releasing major anime titles such as Akira and Vampire Hunter D. He was also directly involved in the first English adaptations of many of Hayao Miyazake's classics such as Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro, My Neighbor Totoro. Recently, Carl had worked on the adaptation of many of the episodes of the hit anime series Bleach. Outside of anime, Carl had also written many books, from The Art of Heavy Metal to the novel War Eagles, an epic adventure which he also adapted into a screenplay for a film in development.

Carl was delighted to get involved again in the Robotech universe for its 25th anniversary, not to mention the widespread anticipation over a live action movie on the horizon.

Carl Macek spent the past Saturday, April 17th as he often did, enjoying life to its fullest at a concert with his beloved wife Svea. Then a massive heart attack took him away from all of us. It was a bitter pill to swallow. This did not seem fair. He was still so full of creative energy. However, with the amazing legacy of his work, Carl has left us much to remember him by, and in this way, he has truly become immortal."

Thanks for bringing Robotech to us, Carl. RIP.

"Macross Zero: Yamato's 1/60 SV-51 Ivanov Type!"

Here comes Ivanov's SV-51 from Macross Zero! Ivanov is Roy Focker's flight instructor and is from the Anti-United Nations faction (as opposed to the UN Spacy).

Fighter:





The stand is included :D And SV-51 can look more menacing with the add-on missiles!





To make it even more fearsome, add on the boosters!!




Unfortunately with the combined weight of all the missiles and boosters, the wings began to sag :-S

Gerwalk:



Gerwalk mode looks like a crow~~



But the wings are flexible, so it can be posed as straight wings also (but not anime-accurate).

Battroid:



Transformation is engaging and fun. But it's also far more complicated than the VF-1. Since Macross Zero is set one year before Macross, it's a bit hard to believe they could've designed something this advanced at that time. Anyway....



SV-51's head can be extended.. check out those red eyes :)



Ambushing Roy's VF-0S! SV-51 is designed for combat from the start and is far superior to the VF-0. Ivanov and his wingman, Nora, torment Roy and main hero, Shin Kudo everytime they duel.



Size comparison: SV-51 towers over the already massive VF-0S! It is the biggest valkyrie in the entire series~~

The box:




Got this for a bargain RM550 (retail price RM700)! Pretty good deal and a great addition to the collection :)

"We love Sakae Sushi!"

Last Sunday wanted to go for Sakae Sushi @ Queensbay but we got out a bit late so usually there'll be a long queue waiting. Then we decided to go for something else nearby house. What a mistake! The nearby shop was also crowded and besides the long wait, the food was terrible! Not exactly the nicest way to end the weekend.

So on Monday decided to go for Sakae to rectify that mistake :P



Top left, clockwise: kakiage, sakae chawanmushi, fried garlic rice, tuna mayo sushi..... yumm...



Yaki Soba.. an all-time favourite :)



Agedashi tofu.. goes well with the rice or soba



And the waitress was hardselling to us the pick of the month, this Soft Shell Crab Delight. Every table also order, so oklah, ordered one also. The crab is nice but rather oily but the best part of the dish is the tofu with the kimchi sauce! Superb!!

Bill came up to RM56 after tax, looking forward to more next time!

"Macross Frontier: Banpresto's Sheryl Nome!"

Just got this yesterday :D



Sheryl Nome figure from Banpresto, only RM58~~ Ok, enjoy the pics! ;)









She looks sweet from every angle ^_^

"Happy Chinese New Year 2010!"

Okok, this is 2 months late, but better late than never ? :P

Our first day date @ Sab's house



Actually I just wanted to take pic of the food :P



Ok, here it is... yummy~~~ curry, rendang, ketupat, sambal, we love it every year ^_^



This year, outside Sab's house is this lush garden :)



Guys



Gals... seems like they can't synchronize to the camera :P

Then, @ Adrienne's house



Nice cheongsam :)

Our date @ Xin Garden for lou sang!





We were honored by the presence of Mr. Chee all the way back from China :D

Then later lepaking @ Eric's house



"Don't pinch my--!"



...and some things better left unsaid!

After that, supper @ Pantai Kundur



High School Old Boys



Ayam golek and roti john.. yummy~~ Kang even came halfway across the state just to join us here!

@ Chee's house



Notice the trend with group photos :P Also surprise appearance by Meng Han, whom I haven't seen in years!



Charlie, still with his angels~~

Great to know we can still keep this tradition going year after year. Oh, and this year there will be 2 weddings from the gang. More to follow I'm sure! ;)