Return of the Collector

Ever since I returned  from Hong Kong with 3 action figures, I've been quite agitated to get something more. I concluded that I should only collect those that will be a great asset and that it would liquidate easily. I started on the right track with Transformers since my old collections were easily sold off.

Something else caught my eyes and they were Star Wars Black Series 6 inch figures. I really like the articulation for these figures and since Hasbro Marvel Legends but this plastic cost a bomb. I was drawn when several shops were selling them at 20-25% of the retail price. That started my craving on the Star Wars collection. I made it a point to only get those that I like and that will attain the interest of future buyers.

The greatest thing about this toys are that they are packaged in a box rather that carded. This gave me the opportunity to play with them and return in back into the boxes for storage and valued sale in the future.

I've started pre-ordering some Transformers Masterpieces at pre-order prices. This is asset management in progress. LOL.

Birthday Trip To Hong Kong

This would be the second time that I've celebrated my birthday in Hong Kong. I wasn't expecting much shopping or attractions but I was there as a guide. I did however get to visit Disneyland. I didn't managed to take a proper photo of individual purchase so bear with me on the single photo, elaborated from left to right, top to bottom.

Left to Right , Top to Bottom

Top Row
1. H&M black fleece shorts
Bought a similar blue from H&M Hiroshima and it was too darn comfortable

2. Disneyland Stitch Magnet
Didn't managed to get a nice magnet momento from the Disneyland itself but managed to find my favorite adorable Stitch magnet at the airport store. It was the very last purchase of my trip.

3. Transformers Masterpiece Prowl
I mentioned that I stopped collecting toys and that I've managed to sell majority of them. I noticed that it was a good asset and decided to restart. It was mostly drawn by the cheap price, HKD 240 ($40) which is almost half the actual cost. I then realized that it was a bootlegged version after reading some reviews when I returned home. It was however a good copy and I'm not that too dissappointed. It would still be possible to sell but of course it has to be of a lower price than the original if the demand is there.
Middle Row:
4. CK Be Au De Toilette
One of my shopping list was a new perfume. I was drawn by the the price HKD 120 ($20). Of course I had to get one. Now I felt that I should have gotten 2 bottles instead with the rate I'm spraying.

5. H&M red fleece shorts
Similar to number 1, it's good to have spare and I could also use them to go Tampines central.

6. Agnes B iPhone 5 cover
I actually bought this to replace my cracked cover but ended giving it away as a birthday present. Luckily, the recipient loved it.

Bottom Row:
7. Transformers Masterpiece Lambor (Sideswipe)
Similar to number 3, it was due to the unbelievable cheap price and only to find out that it was a bootlegged. Though this figure is also a great figure nonetheless.

8. Bubba Gump crew t-shirt
I got one crew t-shirt from Bubba Gump Bali and found it to be quite comfortable and a good fit. The design is good too so I decides to get one wherever I visit.

9. Funko Pop R2D2
This is the second last purchase and mostly a splurge to spent the remaining cash. I foresee it to be a quick liquidating asset with a possible profit.

Early Birthday Present (for myself)

It was that time again that I need to recontract my home broadband.  Similar to previous contract, I will wait for my local telco to provide bundle offers which are mostly during IT shows. I needed my own personal laptop and have been eyeing the MacBook since I've familiarized with the system.  

IT Show 2014 had the same offer for the MacBook Pro (older version) but it was only for OCBC card members only. I did some research on the offered from Apple Dealer that I can get a 13 inch MacBook Air slightly cheaper with the same instalment plan. Hence I decided to purchase seperately, I upgraded my home broadband to fibre broadband and purchase a Macbook Air.

A great thing about getting the MacBook during IT shows are basically the freebies and I squeeze myself in the exhibition hall as the offer for both broadband and Macbook can be enjoyed at the individual shops throughout Singapore.

Freebies with Macbook Air

Least Expected

I told myself that I will spend less in 2014 after a major wardrobe increment from Bangkok. It's expected that the items wouldn't last but with the amount of clothes I bought in 2013, will be sufficient.

I however am still intrigued with Yoshida Porter and Head Porter items. Knowing that it's best gotten in Japan itself, I wondered whether there's a local store that carries them and found Surrender at Raffles Hotel shopping gallery.

Am I lucky or do I have a good sense for SALE? It's a rare moment that I was in the area so I decided to check the shop. Lo and behold, the shop was on sale, a freaking huge sale. As high as 80%!!! It was meant as a closed door event but I was allowed in. I went a tad insane as the prices were slashed drastically.

Casely Hayford at $50 (originally $360)

The store was in a mess as they were setting up for the bazaar but you get first pick on great stuff. I managed to get a Casely Hayford denim crew for a steal of $50 from the original price of $360. As this was unplanned and I was with my buddy, I had left and eyed on something when I stepped out.

Surprisingly I was passing at City Hall again the next day, I wanted to check out what they had put up. True enough, the store was more organized and there were full shelves of clothes. Got out with another bag at $200 damage.

Head Porter Plus at $100 (originally $400)

Maison Kitsune at $100 (Originally $280)

Somehow, I have this urge to visit Surrender again before their bazaar ends. Who knows what other great things they might bring out over the week.

On top of spree at Surrender, I also bought a T-shirt online from GoForBrokeApparel in support of a Korean YouTube comedian in California, David So. I loved one of his featured shirt and got it myself. Have to support a YouTube channel that I constantly follows right. It'll be badass if the t-shirt was in black.

Advances

My PC storage was begging for mercy with the siblings massive downloads of series and movies. I've been planning to expand my storage space and been eyeing the WD Mybook Live. It's a personal 3GB cloud storage which is indirectly connected to the PC but to my home network. I can even retrieve any files while I'm outside using my iPhone and iPad. Such fun.

Though with only a home broadband, data speed is slower than usual. I will need to upgrade to fibre optic to experience better performance.

This semester, I have more online lessons than face-face sessions. I needed to face the computer and not be distracted with my surrounding. I can still hear the surrounding with my iPhone earpiece and I urgently need a replacement for my Jay-1 earphone which went dead on me after I accidentally put it the washer. 

It took me a while to find the game Deadpool and finally manage to find it at Qisahn online store. I can't wait to play on top of my 4 other games. Hahahaha... Need to find the time soon.

Ok, this may not be technology but more on versatility. I needed to find a spare running shoe which should also be suitable for daily shoes. Since I have  Adidas 40% voucher voucher, I got myself a ZX8000 which is light and elegantly matched with most of my outfit. Also not wasting the discount, I also got another pair of newly re-release pair of Stan Smith.

As always, I can't seem to miss out books. Some books I gotten during school days.

Cheap Cheap Good Good, Come Buy

My latest trip to Bangkok was a different experience, this time with my friends with kids. Since it was my third time there, I had not much expectations except ensuring my friends had a great time. I was amazed that shopping there was excellent with the protest and shutdown. The usual bargaining is normal but there tons of premium shop on sale due to the road closure. Prices were marked down exuberantly to attract people into the mall. Sadly I only managed a few grabs as they carry little of my size, worst for those larger than me.

Most of the items are uniquely from a singular shop. I was unable to locate the same design print at any other shops. 

First stop MBK:

Hauls from Chatuchak:

Hauls from shops around Pratunam:

Hauls from recognized brands:

H&M

Agnes B Sport

Christmas Shopping Round 2

I planned to stay home on the Christmas holiday to complete a game but I also made a promise to someone to meet before she flies off for the New Year. She had a meeting before me at Orchard so I agreed to meet her there.

I really didn't plan on shopping but as I went into some shops, I was drawn to the store wide sale. My hands and wallet were sweating but I managed to buy things that I really liked, mostly clothes. All of the purchase were at 50% off plus additional 10% by Citibank. 

Love the prints by DKNY Jeans.

Didn't want to spent more but came across this stunning orange shirt by Paul Smiths. It would really be wasted not to get at 50% + additional 10%. 

This was an impulsive buy but truly cheap. Now, I have 3 scents on top of my depleting 3 bottles of 2012.