Yammie Love ( blatantly ripped off from Puppy Love, lol!)

This is too funny for me to let pass. The original song, Puppy Love, was sung by Paul Anka in the 60's. According to wikipedia, the lyrics relate the plight of a seventeen-year-old taunted by accusations that feelings for his/her beau are "puppy love", ending with the refrain "How can I ever tell them this is not a puppy love?" .

Well, a good friend of mine, Gordon Sim, who is also a fan of Macross, have quite a beef with Yamato, the current producer of Macross toys. Their product quality sometimes sux, which lead to my friend's lamentation. This bastardization of the song Puppy Love is aptly named: Yammie Love! Hit it, Gordon! XD

And they call it yammie love

oh i guess they'll never know

how a broken valk really feels

and why i'd still love them so

And they called it yammie love

just because they're a small company

Tell them all please tell them it isn't fair

to waste my monthly pay

I cry each night

my tears for stressmarks

broken parts, plastik in pain

i hope and i pray that maybe one day

they'll sell a version 2 once again

(Chorus x2)

Someone tell me please

is there answer from japan

how can i tell them oh how can i tell them

This is not a yammie love

*Credits to Gordon Sim for the funny lyrics. (At least I think he write this)

RUSSIAN ROULETTE

A South African delegate visits Russia on a State visit.

One evening, after dinner, the host of the party invites the South African delegate to participate in the game of Russian Roulette. Before he got a chance to answer, he was drawn into a sideroom. Here he was given a gun with only one bullet in the magazine. He was instructed to spin the magazine, point the gun at his head and shoot.

Now obviously he did not wish to carry out this dangerous sport but he did so as for not to offend to Russian's "ritual". Luckily he did not get the bullet but was clearly very shaken by the experience. Some time later the very same Russian paid a return visit to South Africa. Now the South African felt that he could get his own back so he drew the latter into a side room. "Now it your time to play SOUTH AFRICA'S roulette. Go into this room and there you will find seven women. Any one of these will give you a Blowjob...""So, what's the catch?" asked the Russian....

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".... one of them is a cannibal!!!!"

HotToys IM2 Mark VI

Hi all fellow friends and collectors! Guess what? I finally received my Mark VI!! Wohoooo.....

Heheh, yeah, so what..... Anywhooooo...to jumpstart those who are new to this collectible arena, HotToys is a Hong Kong based company which specialises in producing 1/6 scaled figures, from movies and videogames. So far their products are of high quality, hence sought after by all collectors.

I already got my War Machine ( see past review ), so it's only logical for me to get the main suit from the Iron Man 2 movie, the MARK VI! Without further ado, let's proceed...

THE PACKAGING

The packaging is almost similar to War Machine's, with the outer box-sleeve depicting the character. Metallic finish gives it that exclusive feel...

I said similar, because this time, a special base is also given, to recreate the final scene where Mark VI and War Machine goes up against Whiplash and the Hammertech Drones. Cool!


ACCESSORIES

Optional battle damage armor, extra base, extra palm/fists including a pair with articulated fingers, Tony Stark head in armor makes this a worthwhile collection. One point of caution; the 'function stick' supplied is TRANSPARENT in color, so if you are not careful while taking out the manual, you might drop and lose it...you have been warned... :P

Display Stand and Action Base



Tony Stark's head. Excellent sculpt.

DESIGN/GIMMICK

Overall design is superb. Almost 100% likeness of the movie hero. Articulation is not really the high point since this figure is made more for display value. Having said that, the available range of motion is impressive enough. I'll show you later on.

Mask on, mask off! I could swear that's Tony Stark/Robert Downey Jr. himself wearing the armor.

LED on both palms, head and chest.

Okay, remember what I said about the range of motion? See the hip? It's actually extendable, you can twist the body at almost 45degree angle all around, making more dynamic poses possible! I just love this feature. And the groin armor it actually made of flexible material, I think rubber, so that it does not interfere much with the leg articulation. Great job!

For those who are into photography, you will know joy with this figure... ;)

"I promote world peace!", or is it," Teh tarik duer, buih lebih!"

To those who thinks that Mark VI wimped out to War Machine's arsenal, fret not, cause this suit comes fully loaded, babey! Take a look at above pics.

At the hips is the hidden chaff/flare dispenser. A simple twist will activate or deactivate the device. But on my unit, the left part is a bit problematic. See the 'thorny' parts there? It tend to stick out with even the slightest twist and turn on the thigh. I heard from a friend of mine, http://www.superheroesbase.com/, this is a common issue though.

Another nice gimmick is the flaps on the back and leg calf. My complaint is that the large back flaps could not stay flush with the main body...but nothing serious.

Pairing it with HotToys War Machine.....absolute fun!

Now, let's look at the 'battle damage' option parts, ok? ;)


'Battle damaged' MK VI

Mask.


Chest armor

Right and left arm.

Thigh armor.

Here is the overall look with all the optional battle damage armors installed. I guess this is where HotToys really excell, since with this nice addition, you can get TWO whole new look with just one figure! And the addition of the diorama-stand really spice up the display. I have a whole lot of fun just taking pictures for this review. XD

I guess that's it then. I try to be really short and straight to the point, so that I do not bore you with tiny, nerdy details...haha! Out of 5, I confidently give this figure a 4.5/5. If not because of the minor issues, Hottoys could have made the perfect score. Seriously, what are you waiting for? Go get one already!

" You don't wanna regret missing us in your collection, pal....."

Hobbies.com is now linked!

Hi alls! If you noticed, there's a new link added on the right side bar, just above the nuffnang add. It links to a website, Hobbies.com! ;)

This website specialises in RC toys like cars, trains, planes, helicopters and also other assortment of toys! Another nice feature is you can select to browse in according to your budget.

Feel free to visit with no obligation! Cheers!

Yamato new offspring: 1:60 VF-19 Fire Valkyrie!

A while ago, Yamato announced that they are doing the VF-19 Fire Valk from the Macross 7 series, and the Macross community received the news with mixed feelings. Being almost similar in design with the previously released and notoriously floppy YF-19, fans are not convinced Yamato can deliver the goods.

Well, in answer to some of the harsh criticism, the Yamato Japan website released new pics, with the Battroid mode doing a one-legged standing pose! Now, that speak zillions in terms of articulation, joint tightness and balance!

Just take a look at the pics below:

Err...don't ask why the color is so 'loud', it's in the anime series....lol. As for me, only its steep price (estimated at rm 750 plus) keeps me from giving this toy a 'must-buy' label....just have to wait for the x'mas sales I suppose.

See ya all next entry!

Ancaman Gas Beracun....

Huh....Ganas kan gambo kali ni? Tapi serius, nampak je best, tapi seksa dowh pakai camni! Dgn panas, dgn berpeluh, dgn gatal2 kat hidung takleh garuk...... Tapi ini lah yg dapat membezakan askar yang mati serta askar yang dapat meneruskan perjuangan di medan perempuran kelak.

Dan aku pernah terselamat dari serangan gas beracun ni dulu, menyebabkan aku menyesal kerana tidak memakai topeng gas waktu tu.

Begini ceritanya....... Waktu tu aku masih di darjah enam, tahun 1987. Kejadian berlaku di sebuah rumah di Taman Bercham Jaya, Ipoh, Perak. Aku sekolah pagi. Kawan baik aku, Syam, jugak bersekolah pagi. Jadi, kerana ibubapa kami kerja fulltime, kami biasanya buat aktiviti sendiri antara tengah hari hingga petang. Pada zaman tu, Malaysia bukan cam sekarang, aman damai dan budak2nya pun berbudi pekerti...jadi makbapak masa tu tak risau tinggal kami kat rumah (cewah..).

Lepas sekolah hari tu, aku terus ke rumah Syam yg selang berapa blok je dari rumah aku. Boring ler katakan, harap2nya dia ada kat rumah. Sekali nasib baik daaa, bukan je dia, malah adik2 dia pon ada. Apa lagi, kami berempat (aku, syam, aman adik syam dan ijai, sorang lagi kawan) main bola lah! Tapi main kat perkarangan rumah dia jer, sebab hari tgh panas woh! Korang bayangkan la, budak2 baya kami ni main bola, mmg ler lincah semacam....masing2 nak tiru idola bola masing2. Respirasi memang di tahap tertinggi ketika tubuh mula bertindakbalas untuk membekalkan oksigen kesetiap sel2 otot yg kepenatan.

Sedang sedap menggelecek, tiba-tiba, Syam yg bermain sebagai lawanku tak semena-mena rebah! Aku kaget sebentar. Aku cuba mendapatkan dia, dan ketika aku menghampiri tubuh Syam, lututku pula tiba2 lemah dan aku turut jatuh terkulai...(nasib baik aku masa tu kurus...lalalalalaaa). Otakku kabur, pandangan ku berpinar-pinar....aku cuba meminta tolong tapi tak berdaya membuka mulut. Aku cuba kembali memfokuskan deria-deria ku, dan ketika itulah, satu bau yg amat tajam menusuk nostrilku! Aku seakan-akan pernah terbau gas ini...tapi di mana ya? Masa tu la, Aman, yang menjadi golkeeper Syam, ketawa berguling-guling! BAB*****! Syam yg berjaya mengumpul sisa2 tenaga bingkas bangun sambil mengejar Aman!

"Jubo tak sekolah ke weiii!!! Agak-agak la nak melepassss...tu la, tadi orang larang makan telur rebus banyak2, DEGIL!!!"

Binawe....

Awan Nano...no?

Tetiba je hari ni mood aku down...rasa sebak.... Pikir punya pikir, rupanya pasal dah lama tak jenguk anak...

Anak sulung aku, Chopie paling kiri, anak kedua aku, Ajique, paling kanan. Yg tengah tu anak buah...hehehehe.

Ajiq, macam ayah dia dulu-dulu, depan kamera kaku tak reti posing, kui3....

Haih, ayah tengah nak pulun nak kasi business 'up' sket, sorry sangat ye, Chopie, Ajique. Pasal mood tgh sebak, apa kata kita layan lirik Awan Nano....

Lihat ke arah sana

Serakan warna dan berarakan...awan

Pabila terik-panas

Segera hadirnya memayungi.. diri

Pabila kau dahaga

Sesegera turun hujan melimpahkan... kasehnya

Pabila kau katakan

Akulah awan itu yang kau mahu

Begitulah awan nano

Setia melindungi diri

Tika panas mencuba menggores pipi ...dan bibirmu

Begitulah awan nano

Sering saja tak terduga hadir

Dan tak akan tercapai... jejarimu

Kasehnya

Kaseh tiada banding setia tiada tara

Bagaimanapun jua

Awan kekaseh sebenarmu sayang

Walaupun tak akan tercapai jejarimu... ooooo-ooo

Lihat diriku ini

Yang sesekali pernah kau bagaikan... awan

Sehingga tak mungkin terlupa

berikan belas sedari... dulu

Sehingga tak mungkin termampu saksi

Setitispun air matamu...kasehku

Sehingga kau katakan

Akulah awan itu yang kau rindu

Akulah awanmu yang sedia

Melindungi dirimu tika panas mencuba menggores pipi..

Dan bibirmu

Akulah awanmu yang sering kau rindu

dan tak terduga hadirmu walau tak tercapai... jejarimu

Kasehku

Kaseh tiada banding setia tiada tara

Bagaimanapun jua

Aku pelindung dirimu sayang

walaupun tak akan tercapai jejarimu... oooo-oooo

Begitulah awan nano

Setia melindungi diri tika panas mencuba menggores pipi ...

Dan bibirmu

Begitulah awan nano

Sering saja tak terduga hadir

Dan tak akan tercapai.. jejarimu

Kasehku

Kasih tiada banding setia tiada tara

Bagaimanapun jua

Aku pelindung dirimu sayang

Walaupun tak akan tercapai jejarimu...woooo-woo..

P/s: love you all, kids!