New Year on the Horizon

Didn't expect myself to be so busy this week (to extend that, the whole year), actually thought I could relax and game/Gunpla at home. Unfortunately, duty calls. Lots of stuff are coming up around me and needs my attention, whether it be friends or family. I guess it is true that as you grow older, you have more responsibilities to attend to.

I still feel bad for not adhering to most of what I've planned for my blog this year, especially the omake I thought I would be doing. The idea is (or was now?) in my head but I did not execute them yet and more model kits enter the stack. Hm, I wonder if I can do something to atone myself on the day of New Year? I guess continuing this blog like I intend to should be one of my New Year's Resolution. Hm-mm. ^^;

The photos for AGE-1N review part 2 is ready but I don't have the time at the moment to type it out nicely. Don't want to half-arse it or anything just to out a review. Most likely will be popping out on the day of New Year earliest going with my current schedule.

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Photo via Nintendo 3DS @ 0.3MP.
AGE-1 Normal

Preview for my verdict of the HG Gundam AGE-1N;

• Great articulation all around, if you have built or know of the HG 0 Gundam, that's how good it is.
• Part separation is one of the best so far so painting isn't really required.

Will cover more aspects later but you know that this model kit gets a big sticker of approval from me already. (For those who want to buy this for whatever reason, it is a good model kit to get. It is great for those who are new to Gunpla especially. I see what you did there Bandai.) =)

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If you are currently in Kuching until 2 January 2012, do come by for the gift exchange event at Heng Kim Trading over at BDC Crystal Complex (Everrise). Further details in the Facebook event page itself. Last day to submit a gift would be on the event day. >_>;

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This is a quick shout out at Nintendo 3DS owners in Kuching or would-be owners. If you own or are interested in this interesting glasses-free 3D handheld console, why don't you join our little group in Facebook and we also hold weekly gatherings on Saturdays (subject to change) over at the table (Bukit Mata Seafood) in front of Momotoys at OneJaya from 1.30-4.30pm.

Photo via Nintendo 3DS @ 0.3MP.
Mario Kart 7

At the same time, as they are people to have fun with, I've been giving more attention to my 3DS gaming profile. Well, not that much. Recently I've obtained this game. Didn't really plan to get it actually but since it is a racing based game, which I like, I bought it. Wished there was a Christmas discount tacked on it then but at well, it is a rather fun game to play - especially with friends.

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Photo via Nintendo 3DS @ 0.3MP.
Cardfight!! Vanguard

Finally, ever since I came back from AFA 11 (Anime Festival Asia 2011), I've endorsed myself into the world of card games. To be honest, it is actually more fun that I initially thought. Although buying an English Trial Deck (basically a starter deck) wasn't a good investment (as others played using the Japanese cards), I still had fun with the Royal Paladin Trial Deck along with my 4 Blaster Blades in that deck thanks to some PR cards I got from AFA that time. ^^;

Maybe it doesn't look good but I upgraded my deck with Japanese cards in-between but luckily the circle here doesn't seem to mind as long as the cards are legit. Whether they are English or Japanese, they are still manufactured by Bushiroad. =)

At any rate, if you're game, I'm game too.

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That's all for this what-I'm-doing-nowadays-filler post. Next post on the day of New Year itself I presume. Closing it off, Happy New Year (soon) everyone!

One Last Final Paper But...

Random Note: I'm doing some short posts on my trip to Singapore this year over at my secondary blog. Do check it out.

Let's have a bit of light into this blog. I've been noticing that blogs are dying out slowly, even mine, due to either real life or your attachment to your blog starts to disappear with time. Mine seems to go both ways and social networking plus my kick back to gaming life is influencing that.

Nonetheless, some randomness ahoy!

"Koko kara... de te ike!"

"Shoryuken!"

Yep, recently bought the SD Kshatriya, finally. With that, I have all the BB Gundam Unicorn so far. However, this time it isn't built by me and I handed this to my sister to be a "first build" for her since she wanted to try building a Gunpla with some very minor help and advice from me. I chose this from the already small selection of Gunpla left at the shop that felt worth getting. I really liked that it came with a very cute SD Loto and it has elbow joints. =D

Via Nintendo 3DS 0.3MP camera. It is so cute! >w<

Via Nintendo 3DS 0.3MP camera. SD Kshatriya's wing binders reminds me of Majora's Mask.

Well, more on that later. I'll be updating the SD Kshatriya a bit from its OOB state once my exams are over~ As well as all the other backlogs I've accumulated with my recent purchases, such as the HGUC Jesta, HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal and various others. ._.;

I really would like to burn the midnight away with Gunpla at this moment but I don't want to interfere too much into my mental strength for my final paper, so I'll have to be patient. ^^;

Also, yet unfortunate turn of events...

A crack on the hinge of my Nintendo DS Lite! D:

I know it is a common phenomenon but it still hurts that it happened to mine too, after 3 years of owning it. I've put some tape around it though I doubt it would help much. I guess it did get sad once I got the Nintendo 3DS last month. Then again, I still played with it plenty since DS games are blurry on the 3DS. Depending on your own perception, you may like or dislike that fact. I don't really like it though since it isn't a "good blurry" to me. :/

Well, lets see how I go about this later on, for now, I shall rely on you - tape!

That's all for this quick post. I'm currently resting for the night after the today's paper and assessment done. I'll see words again by tomorrow. ^^;

3DS Gathering Today

There was a simple 3DS gathering today in front of Momotoys at the top floor of OneJaya. Those who own the previous generation DS were welcomed too. Unfortunately not many came so we mostly played some DS multiplayer games such as Mario Kart DS.

Next time we hope to make a more successful gathering where more people can join us and well, StreetPass with each other. At least the 3DS has dropped to RM6XX (USD170/15000Yen) now. :)

In the end only 2 3DS came to the gathering. I had a bit of fun with em' which sealed the deal for me to get one later this year as the price has dropped to my target price range. :D

Until the next post. Might take a while before I actually do that omake for Sinanju. ^^;

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Finals End, E3, Gundoom & Real Grade

My finals are finally over! Although I'm supposed to announce that on Monday afternoon earlier this week. I hope I did alright since my last paper wasn't done all as great as I hoped, tricky one that day. For the best. ^^;

Right after the last paper ended, I went back home and rested for the afternoon. Then I read my FB and other usual sites and realized the E3 live broadcast was gonna start at 12.30AM Tuesday (for M'sia time). I quickly made a search and found GameTrailers.com. Since I' talking about it, let me discuss about some of the highlights for the three big game companies, Microsoft (Xbox 360), Sony and Nintendo (Nintendo's one was on the 2nd day ofE3).

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But before that, since I don't think most of you wants to read a post full of E3 ramblings, I finally started on the McModel HG 1/144 Hi-Nu Gundoom.

Photo taken with a Samsung Champ Phone Camera @ 1.3MP at night with a too bright lamp for the sensor.

So far so good. The color accuracy is a bit off for silver parts mostly and the overall build was a smooth ride. Be careful of some wrong instructions in the manual such as the "I#" is actually "H#". I'll be talking more on it once I finish it later today or tomorrow.

Photo taken with a Samsung Champ Phone Camera @ 1.3MP at night.

I went to Heng Kim Trading last night for a Sarawak Gunpla Meisters meeting for the Kyan!me later this week at the Hills. It was practically a PSP party with some added randomness which made it fun to hang out with people. :)

Before I left the place, I bought a RG 1/144 Aile Strike Gundam and curiously bought a GaoGao action base. I'll blog about the base to see if it is good enough to mass buy for mass base usage.

Watch out for Kyan!me 2011 later this week from 9th June (Exhibition), 10th to 12the June at the Hills shopping mall in Kuching!

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Read on for a long post with lots of links regarding my E3 impressions! (Mainly just Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo TBH.)

Warning, you might not get what I'm saying, so how about reading the latest news up at Kotaku first beforehand? I'll be using Kotaku as a reference here, easier for me. :P (Read up other sites, even video sites to get a more clear idea of the event!)

Note: I didn't paste every single link available from Kotaku since some aren't from the keynotes themselves (I added a few for reference's sake though). It should be easy to find nonetheless.

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