Doraemon doll coming in September
Doraemon might have ended its TV run after 25 good years but Doraemon goodies will be here to stay. Just check out this snazzy Doraemon doll that Bandai is releasing on September 3. Dubbed “My Doraemon,” this thing makes Robosapien look like a dolt and AIBO look lame. It’s got motion, light, heat, and sound sensors that allows it to “sense” changes in its environments and react using Doraemon catch...
Anime Festival Asia 2008
For the first time ever in South East Asia, Singapore will celebrate the diversity of Japanese Pop Culture. Taking place on the 22nd and 23rd of November 2008 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Center, Anime Festival Asia 2008 (AFA08) will showcase a wide array of Japanese Pop Culture related content, spanning over 5,000 sqm of space with 6 experience zones: Akiba Town, Anime Live, Anime...
Make your kid into a plushie without taxidermy
When I first read the headline, I thought this was in the lines of the features on fetus soups that got circulated years ago. Watching too many psycho crime dramas made me think of taxidermy and kids. Thank goodness this wasn’t so. Though I still ask why the heck would parents want to have stuffed animal versions of their kids. Probably this has the same appeal as dressing kids up in cuddly and cute animal costumes for Halloween...
Review: [Bandai] Gundam 00 Robot Mascot Haro
I’m not a big Gundam fan per se, but somehow this particular item kinda intrigued me. I remember that only Gundam G caught my attention from the entire MS Universe. After seeing Gundam 00, I became very fond of the orange haro that Lockon is always dragging along and using when he’s sniping targets on his Gundam. So after the pre-orders came from our local shops, I immediately placed an order for one and decided to check...
ToyCon 2008
The 7th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention Event date: June 14-15, 2008 Megatrade Hall 2-3, SM Megamall Organized by Collectibles Unlimited Assoc I went to the ToyCon and all I bought was a PERV shirt and an epal puppet. I was and am quite happy with my purchases since I got them from the booth manned by friends. I only got to attend the second day though due to work. There were all kinds of booths for toy...