The Start of 2018

The start of the new year and the toys keeps coming in. Still managing the space to store them but luckily some of the packaging are small or they are model kits.

First wave of toys are from AmiAmi. Transformers Masterpiece was a preorder while the other 2 SHFiguarts were revenge of not getting them during the last Christmas Trip to KL.

I had the chance to go on a trip with my best friend after a year of not travelling together. It was more of a chill trip and there wasn't a need to splurge unnecessarily. I've only gotten the following:

Replacement Ripcurl Slippers
The Face Shop Star Wars Facial Set
Star Wars Mini Vehicle Model Kit
Uniqlo Airism Briefs

The remaining are more toy purchase from local toyshop and another round of AmiAmi.

TFC Trinity Force - Third Party Transformers Road Caesar Combiners

Too cute and I just love SHFiguarts

KL Christmas Trip

This is considered as my 3rd KL trip in 2017, however the intention was to bring a fellow collector to Kuala Lumpur for a toy hunt, bringing him to the usual hunt at Times Square and Sungai Wang, and also to bring him around to eat.

We also managed to visit a recommended toy hunt venue at Amcorp Mall, which I found to be surprising accessible by train. We went crazy just into the first shop we walked in.

Spreading out my spoils which covered up the Christmas tree

First order of business was to get all the required model kit from Times Square at either the Gunpla shop or IT Toys (main distributor of Tamashii Nation). Managed to get them all from IT Toys which was relatively cheaper. I've also gotten SHFiguarts Vegeta to complete my Z-Warriors. Lastly, I just had to get the Meisho Star Wars YumiAshigaru Stormtrooper which I've been eyeing since STGCC 2016 showcase.

I've had an objective to get the Praetorian Guards from the new Star Wars The Last Jedi instalment and planning for a toy-shoot. It would either be from Hasbro Black Series or SHFiguarts. I've found the SHFiguarts and bought it right away at Amcorp. Man, that place is heaven, almost walked out with tons of toys if not for my baggage limit.

What is a KL trip without a visit to Kinokuniya for the local author hunt. The following are added to the current list of unread books which I planned to read in 2018.

Since it's Christmas, most shops are having the annual Christmas sale and it was disappointing.

Emporio Armani Swimwear

Uniqlo Baju Melayu

I did had trouble packing the spoils for flight. I had to bleed some into my friend space. In total, I'm shocked to have spent to near 1,000 SGD. The horror yet satisfaction.

Too Many Toy Fair in 2017 Q4

After the STGCC2017, there have been numerous toy fair across the island. However, they are not the typical toy fair selling stuffs available in retail. They are Japanese toy fair.

Firstly, there was the GunPla Expo at CompassOne which also sells Star Wars model kits. Lucky the fair extended up to payday and I sure had my revenge going again (I was crazy that I couldn't afford on my first visit).

Well, I went there 3 times. First to scout, second to get the Clone Troopers and Death troopers which I've gotten one of the Death Star Base kit. Lastly, I went again to accompany a friend for his Gundam find but I ended up getting the searched Scout Trooper and Speeder bike. I've also succumbed into getting the miniature vehicle set which I displayed at my workstation.

The next toy fair was a Toy Carnival at National Design Centre which wasn't as interesting. Lucky I managed to save some from that fair.

The next toy fair was Isetan's Japanese Toy Fair at Nex which featured Bandai Tamashii Nations selections. I went crazy again.

I had multiple figures in hand that I've decided to let go of some. I've practice the bare hand-carry method to limit myself from overspending by the use of a basket. I've gotten another 2 miniature Star Wars vehicle model, a tryout on the DragonBall Z FigureRise Standard to compare with my SHFiguart figures and something for the upcoming niece's birthday.

There were other toy fairs spawning all over the island but I had to stop myself from overspending as I had saved up for a KL toyhunt during Christmas.

STGCC 2017

It was the 10th Singapore Toy Games Comics Convention (STGCC) in 2017 and that would be my 7th year I've been there. Most of the time I would have gone alone but after getting to know some other fellow collectors, I have a companion to share my geek moments for the past 3 years.

Spoils from STGCC

The main highlight for me was the toy offers especially from Bandai Tamashii Nations booth where Star Wars Model Kits were going at a cheaper price than retail. I had been gunning for the newly released General Grievous.

Other than that, I've gotten myself a PandaInk Hike toy which would be great for my travelling figure. There were other stuffs from the "tikam-tikam" from Handsome Studio and a signed issue of the latest Mr Kiasu comics.

I need to better prepare myself in terms of expenses for the next STGCC 2018.

Toys Galore

I haven't been putting a stop to my toys purchased and I should really slow down or eventually stop. Though how could one stop when there are so much wonderful toys being released.

Firstly, Revoltech came out with an awesome Yamaguchi Marvel line which are so awesome in terms of points of articulation and character.

All time favorite Marvel character

Coolest female character

Secondly, I find an interest in arts and with the recent Figma table series, Edvard Munch The Scream figure is the coolest table figure. It may not have many point of articulation.

Next, I added a new figure to my Pose Skeleton figure. I need to find a new storage for these collection as currently, they are compactly stored in a box. Plus I left most of the collection at work as a contingency plan during down time.

Lastly, I can never stop on Transformers collection. It's still the best toy I've known.

I have not even watch the latest movie but I find this character suitable for some cross series figure photography.

My latest Victory Series combiners haul by third party.

Eurotrip

The main trip for 2017 was to Paris and London. I took the opportunity to visit these places as I was having a UniSIM module in Cranfield University.

While in Paris:

Bough a SuperDry t-shirt for a friend but ended getting the wrong size. It's mine now I guess

I remembered seeing Adult rompers and I came across a shop that sells one-piece clothing which was cool.

Some shops in Paris would display both Euro and GBP prices and the GBP prices were cheaper after conversion. So I held back to shop in London instead.

First up, Primark. I don't understand the hype about Primark. Everything seems like a poor quality and the prices are just relatively cheaper. I would still go to H&M to shop. Initially I grabbed tons of stuffs but placed back most of it due to needs vs wants. I ended getting the a Star Wars t-shirt and bedsheets for the upcoming Hari Raya. I gotten some clothing for the little ones too.

Souvenirs from British Museum

HMV was letting go 5 for 30 GBP. That is cheaper than Primark

Sales rack on Urban Outfitter

Gotten this Original Penguin Polo in London is cheaper than Paris

Time to change my wallet to Bottega Veneta

Went to Bicester Village and only managed to grab this awesome polo by Paul Smith

Been searching for the right pair of NMD as mostly are SHIT UGLY. Found this great pair from JDSport exclusive.

This was a shockingly cheap find.

Post Birthday Quick Retreat - Kuala Lumpur

It felt a bit sad that I had no travel plans for 2 consecutive years for my birthday. So I decided to make do a quick trip on my own to Kuala Lumpur for the much need break and shop and eat.

Some books from Kinokuniya are a must as they are cheaper

Another kind of Pose Skeleton figures I had some photography inspiration on

A sale item from SPAO

A bit too much checkered top but I loved this Muji top since Singapore

I found the Tamashii Nation store in Malaysia and some of the items are dirt cheap. Just had to get

I was looking for this to complete my Headmaster series. Lucky to have found it at Toys R Us KLIA2 and the privileged membership to have gotten half price for this rare item.

Another airport purchase but in Singapore instead.