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Upper Deck Pro Shots – Michael Jordan

chaz — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:35:16 +0000

Most NBA basketball fans would remember Michael Jordan, regarded by many as the best player to have ever played the game. He had it all, the skills, charisma and the amazing drive to win. I’ve been a fan of Jordan’s since I was a little lad. And upon coming across this basketball memorabilia shop in [...]

figma Mirai Suenaga

chaz — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:42:39 +0000

If you're an Anime and Japanese culture fan, you most probably know about DannyChoo.com and Danny's 'mascot', Mirai Suenaga. figma Mirai was just released and I thought it would be a good first figma figure to pick up. I also picked up a figma Vesper and bicycle.

Nano Blocks – Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Yamato

chaz — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:24:48 +0000

Nano blocks have been popular in Japan for the past few years, and it’s only recently been imported into Singapore where shops like Action City are stocking them. I thought I would get a a couple of nice Nano block sets when I was in Japan, and what better than the Battleship Yamato? 1,717 pieces [...]

First Look at Captain America

chaz — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:22:25 +0000

The initial design art for Captain America: The First Avenger is looking good! I was wondering how they were gonna translate the iconic uniform to real life. And it's looking pretty fine. I can't wait for the movie!

Amazing Tilt-Shift Photogaphy

chaz — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:43:03 +0000

There’s just something really beautiful about tilt-shift photography. It’s really amazing how a real life can be depicted as if they were miniatures. And I’m a sucker for miniature stuff. heh More beautiful examples of tilt-shift photography here.

12′ inch SAR21 Rifle

chaz — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:54:40 +0000

The SAR21 is designed and made locally. The rifle is used by the Singapore Armed Forces and most of you who have gone thru NSF or are reservists would have seen it and even used it in the last decade. The rifle has some good reviews. In fact, Popular Mechanics have voted it one of [...]

12′ inch SAR21 Rifle and SAF No.1 Uniform

chaz — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:34:55 +0000

Found out from Shaun that Yellow Box had a custom made 1/6 SAR21 rifle on sale. I’ve been looking out for a 1/6 version of the rifle in the local forums for awhile and it was a no brainer that I had to get it. Furthermore, it wasn’t at an unreasonable price. I’m pretty impressed [...]

DX Macross Quarter

chaz — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:15:16 +0000

Went down to TFH today to collect the Macross Frontier DX Macross Quarter. Nice huge box. If you don’t already know, the Macross Quarter is the main battleship in the Macross Frontier series. This figure has gotten some good reviews. Can’t wait to open it when I get back. Will post my pics here when [...]

Awesome Star Wars Lego Photos

chaz — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:27:22 +0000

There have been many beautiful pics taken of Star Wars characters through the years. This collection of photos depicting the planet Hoth is pretty awesome. Even better when you find out how the photographer did it.

Michael Bay Does Victoria Secrets

chaz — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:48:23 +0000

From directing Transformers to directing a Victoria Secrets ad. Somehow explosions with nearly naked women appeals to me. Onward to Transformers 3! >