Ready Player One Inspired Pics

Click image to enlarge

I was a winner in a contest to catch an early screening of "Ready Player One" recently. (Thanks Geek Culture and Warner Bros. Singapore !) The show was awesome! It had plenty of action and was lots of fun. Things get set up very quickly and we are introduced to the VR world that is The Oasis. I'm sure you're aware that there are lots and lots of pop culture characters and references in it. One screening is not enough to catch them all. I'm not going to spoil anything. I'll just say I loved the sequences with DeLorean, Iron Giant and the RX-78-2. Really cool! I love the soundtrack too. There are several familiar tunes. I just wish that certain characters, both human and avatars were used more. I also didn't like the shaky camerawork in some instances and how some things are so convenient.

I was buzzing after the show. So much so I decided to dig out some figures for a shot. The above was randomly put together. Please excuse the scale. I deliberately did not use much Marvel and Star Wars as I cover quite a lot of those already. Besides I was already struggling for space and background paper.  

C3 AFA Singapore 2017

C3 AFA Singapore 2017 is underway! I dropped by the event and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Quite a number of the booths were eye-catching and they really add to the experience. I had fun trying several games, performing simple tasks and collecting freebies, and checking out the various anime displays and toys.

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2016 Recap

I have great. I have time. Ugh! Great time! Lol! Not the best wording I know but yeah I had a great time at Anime Festival Asia 2016 (AFA2016) which concluded over the weekend. The event was once again held at the Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre and we had three days of fun and excitement! 

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2016 Commences

Anime Festival Asia 2016 (AFA16) is now on from 25 to 27 November at the Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Level 3 & 4. With over 200 booths by more than 130 exhibitors spanning the entire Level 4, a stellar line-up of industry guests and acclaimed artistes, and an action-packed programme, fans can look forward to an exhilarating weekend of non-stop surprises and insights on Japanese Popular Culture and Anime

Bandai Model Kit Fair 2016 (Singapore)

Just some pics from the Bandai Model Kit Fair 2016 which is now on till 13 November 2016 at the NEX Atrium Level 1.

Gunpla Expo 2016 - Special Guest Line-Up

Bandai Namco Singapore, one of the leading toy makers and arcade, mobile and home video game publishers in Japan gave an update on the special guest line-up for Gunpla Expo 2016 today.

Gunpla Expo 2016 (Singapore)

The Gunpla Expo has come again! The largest Gundam Model Kit Exhibition in Singapore is now on till 26 June 2016 at Takashimaya Square B2. I dropped by early today for a look.

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2015

Anime Festival Asia 2015 (AFA15) was a blast! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It was going to be hard to top last year's mega edition but organisers SOZO I felt did just that. Occupying the entire fourth level once again and also the concourse level, this year's event featured close to 200 booths and had numerous activities and events, some of which were new elements such as the comedy segment. There was something for everyone. 

Gunpla Expo 2015 (Singapore)

The Gunpla Expo has come again! The largest Gundam Model Kit Exhibition in Singapore is now on till 8 November 2015 at the Nex Shopping Mall Level 1 atrium. Here are some pics from the event.

International Tokyo Toy Show 2015

I didn't know at first the International Tokyo Toy Show would be taking place the weekend when I was in Japan. I only found out just days before departure and you can't imagine how excited I was. This would be my first overseas toy event. The public days of the event was from 20 - 21 June 2015 and admission was free!

Japan Trip 2015

Hi all! It's been awhile. I had a major assignment to complete hence the lack of updates. And I went away for a short trip to Japan! It was my first trip in years. I'm usually not keen on going overseas as I get air sick very easily and can be down for a day or two. Some relatives invited me as they knew I've been wanting to visit Japan. I hesitated at first but eventually decided to go. I couldn't miss the opportunity! 

This post will be quite toy focussed with some of the places I visited thrown in. Link to the toys gallery bottom of the page. WARNING: Pic Heavy.

Gundam Docks at Singapore

Docking complete! The Gundam Docks at Singapore exhibition is now on till 28 June 2015 at Takashimaya Square, B2 and Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. The event is held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of GUNDAM model kit and in conjunction with Singapore’s Golden Jubilee I dropped by early today for a look.

SG50 Gundam Model Kit Launching at "Gundam Docks at Singapore"!

SG50 Gundam Model Kit to be Launched Exclusively in Singapore

Image courtesy of © SOTSU - SUNRISE

Singapore, 1 June 2015 – Organisers for Gundam Docks at Singapore announced Singapore’s very own SG50 limited edition Gundam model kits today. To be launched and available only during the exhibition, the exclusive Gundam model kit is designed by the legendary mechanic designer Kunio Okawara, who has designed some of the Gundam mechanics as well. Sales of the SG50 Gundam model kit starts on 4 June, as part of the the Gundam Docks at Singapore exhibition which runs from 4 – 28 June.

Gundam Docks at Singapore - Meet Gundam's Legendary Mechanic Designer and more!

Meet Gundam’s Legendary Mechanic Designer and Check Out

Exclusive Merchandise at Gundam Docks at Singapore

Image courtesy of © SOTSU - SUNRISE

Singapore, 19 May 2015 – Collectors and fans of Japanese popular culture are in for a rare treat, as organisers of Gundam Docks at Singapore shared details of the highly-anticipated overseas showcase. Kunio Okawara, Japan’s first mechanic designer who designed Mobile Suit Gundam, will be in Singapore to meet the fans on 6 June 2015, the exhibition’s first weekend. Fans will also be able to meet the seiyuus and Japanese rock band BACK-ON on 20 June.

Coming Soon - Gundam Docks at Singapore

Gundam Docks at Singapore

Japan’s most successful robot franchise comes to town

Image courtesy of © SOTSU - SUNRISE

Singapore, 7 May 2015 – Bandai Namco Asia, one of the leading toy makers and arcade, mobile and home video game publishers in Japan, and Takashimaya Department Store,presents an iconic exhibition in celebration of the 35th anniversary of GUNDAM model kit and in conjunction with Singapore’s Golden Jubilee – the “Gundam Docks at Singapore”. One of the largest such exhibitions outside Japan, the approximately 4,000sqm showcase will include over 200 models of the phenomenal Gundam series – the first anime based on space war and machines that sparked off the genre of robotic anime. From 4 to 28 June, the exhibition will be held at Takashimaya Square, B2 and Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2014

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2014 concluded over the weekend and what an event it was! This year's edition was the biggest yet with a mega star-studded guest line-up and the exhibition taking up the entire level four of the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. 

Gunpla Expo 2014 Singapore

The Gunpla Expo 2014 is now on till 21 September 2014 at Bugis+ Level 2. I dropped by last week for a look.

Funan Anime Matsuri 2014

Funan Anime Matsuri 2014 was held from 9 to 15 June 2014. I went on the weekend as that's when the event is more happening.

Takashimaya Toy Universe 2014

The Takashimaya Toy Universe is now on till 29 June 2014. I dropped by for a look.

Gunpla Expo Singapore 2013 Image Gallery

Just a quick update. The gallery for the Gunpla Expo Singapore 2013 is now up.

Click here to go to the gallery.

Click here to go to the main post.