Gundam Model Kit Contest 2014 Malaysia

The Gundam Model Kit Contest is back again for 2014, also known as Gundam Mid Year Challenge in 2013. The venue is again at Sungai Wang Plaza in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and easily accessible by public transport. The exhibit for the contest entries are held from 6-15 June 2014 and for the commercial side, this time the theme for the event is based on the Gunpla Build Fighter Series.

A cute Beargguy III to greed all visitors

During my visit, a speed challenge was being held. The speed challenge is a snapfit challenge with participants building non-grade gunplas from the Gundam Build Fighters Series. These guys that participated much be seasoned gunpla advocate as no construction manuals were needed.

As with all Gundam related events, there are merchandise on sale and everyone seems to be rushing to get one for themselves. Not that its cheap, as one could get the prices offered on "discount" in another nearby mall (Berjaya Times Square) at any point of time and without the crowd to get in the way. 

Without me blabbering on other events that took place at the time of my visit, lets take a look on the contestant entries! Sorry for the low resolution pictures as I'm just using my phone camera. =p

Click HERE for the rest of the pictures!!

Last but not least, the new gundam kits that are on display:

RG Exia Making Its Appearance!

Till the next post!!

Here and Back AGAIN!!

IT'S BEEN TOOOOOO LONGGGGGGGGGG....

It's been almost a whole year since my last blog post! Time really flies when you're working huh. 

Oh well... I never thought this blog would be dead for so long and this time I will make sure it stays active!! 

And as a return factor, A FIRST FINISHED GUNPLA is COMING SOON! It took me 2 years, yes 2 YEARS to finish this one gunpla. Laziness and work really does have an effect but I LAZINESS is definitely on TOP!

Sneak peek at the back. hehe...

Well, I'm not totally out from the toy collection world as my collection is still growing (and burning money) even though I'm not active in blogging for the past year. With so many hit animes and comic book adaptations hitting cinemas, keeping in mind TF4: AOE, there are always no short of new toys and collections to be added. 

I'm also in the mist of setting back up my DIY light box for figure photography (amateur and lag of a proper camera), which can be seen in previous postings such as LINK 1. The old one is discarded after I left my studies and I dont have one since... T_T.
**All pictures featured in this posting is taken via IPhone 5**

I think her star has faded.. Cruel...

With that, I will conclude this short posting/update and be back with a proper post.

Till the next post!!

My Collection Part 2

After a very long overdue, here is an update to my collection! Last posted in July 2011, since then I have hauled enough "goods and merchandise" to display them in a new cabinet. For those who have seen before my post here, you might notice some similar toys as they are relocated.

Not much as compared to other collectors out there, but I just thought of sharing (bloat) it anyway. HAHAHA!

I wouldn't talk much in this post as I will let the pictures do the talking. =P

No other transformers except Prime for me!

Prime Collection 1

Prime Collection 2

Random Gundams with "Guest Stars"

I'm still missing one more form of Gurren Lagann if one notices. =(

Gurren Lagann 

Pure Randomness

MMPR Megazords 1

Super Train Megazord!
One of the largest single combined Zords

The mother of all zords.
ULTRAZORD!

All the Megazords above have been moved from their original location as their new home is free from dust! And their replacement on the alter goes to~

Before

After

There will definitely be a Part 3 in the books as I still have some that have yet to the light of day.
HAHAHA!

Till the next post!

CubeeCraft GN-001 Gundam Exia

Back to what this blog is all about, TOYS!! Yes, I've here and there and not concentrating enough on toys on this blog in the past months. Why? Maybe it's due to the change in pace in my life.. Student life to working life? It surely does changes some thoughts, especially the spending part. HAHAHAHA!

Alrighty then, let's GET BACK TO WORK!

This time around, I'll be posting something that is mecha but its FREE. This is one of the collection of the papercraft series by CubeeCraft. One can download the paper cut out of various types of characters, ranging from American cartoons, games to Japanese Anime. The details included in the paper cutouts are quite stunning and really does a good job in reproducing the signature features and gimmicks from the original characters. The blueprint of the papercraft will look something like this after download.

Picture taken from http://www.cubeecraft.com

This papercraft is actually my first and its given to me by my friend and fellow blogger, MissBurungHantu. With Gundam Exia being one of my favourite gundams around (the gundam which I have the most variant XD), I believe it has earns its rights to feature as my debut papercraft! though i never designed, download, cut or even  fold it.  OH YEAH~~~~

Moving on~
The quality of paper used is a very important factor in papercraft as it will define the output of the design. A thick type of paper is recommended as it will be more sturdy in the long run and easy to fold into shape. As for the paper texture, it will be entirely up to the collector as plain paper and textured paper will offer different visual impressions. Gundam Exia in this post features a textured paper and you can decide yourself on your own taste. My next papercraft will definitely use a plain paper for me to see the difference between the 2.

Not to bore you with more rambles and scrambles, LETS MOVE ON TO THE PICTURES!

The colours used to illustrate the papercraft are vibrant and refreshing to the eyes. Of cos the quality of the printing matters as well~ One thing good that papercraft gundams or any characters would never have is PAINT SMUDGES like all the collectable figures out there no matter the price range.  

Some detail shots~

I AM GUNDAM!

Words blurred due to the use of textured paper

GN Drive or Caudal Fin?

GN Sword - Lazy to attach. =p

Overall, I think papercrafts are interesting and its a much cheaper alternative to collect your favourite characters. Though they may be a bit flimsy, but  who actually touch and play with their precious collectables frequently? 

Till the next post!