Naughties - The New Eighties?

The 1950s - The Fifties, 1960s - The Sixties, 1970s - The Seventies and so forth..... I believe this decade 2000 - 2010 is called the Naughties? Can someone assist with this?

But you get my point don't you? So where am I going with this? As I was saying, is this decade the new Eighties. First of all, we had "Transformers: The Movie" on the big screen. Then early this year, the new, revamped "Knight Rider" on a made for TV movie/pilot episode.

And then while browsing the Internet, I came across these: Masters of The Universe Classics!

He-Man






Beast Man

I used to have loads of He-Man action figures, and back in 2002, they re-made the "He-Man" cartoon, and He-Man got a newer, hipper/cooler haircut.

I used to have this He-Man and Battle Cat

The old haircut which Ryan says "looks gay!"

He-Man & Battle Cat 1983


He-Man & Battle Cat 2002

With that, there were the new version of the toys as well.

2002 versions

As these were really popular (they sold out and this was a time when I hadn't started "collecting" toys yet), they re-released the old He-Man figures as Limited Edition versions.

1983 version (re-released Collectors Edition)


2008 version


1983 version (re-released Collectors Edition)


2008 version

The new MOTU: Classics looks like they've designed it to look like the originals from 1983. Kind of a retro look, but with updated sculpts and what looks to be additional articulation.

My old toys couldn't bend their elbows, knees and feet.

And of course, there were talks of the new live action movie, with Brad Pitt rumoured to play the mighty He-Man. No news about that so far though.

I'm don't usually go for movie soundtracks but I've got "The Dark Knight" soundtrack playing over and over on Winamp. It's good. Really good. I even have it on my iPhone.

After much deliberation and consideration, I finally bit the bullet and placed my pre-orders for these:

The pre-orders started almost a month back and I've been having a hard time with it. On one hand, I had several things to consider: the lack of funds and the lack of space. This things look like they're going to be huge and a place to display them will be an issue.

And it's not that I don't have the funds, I do (haha!) but I had other plans.

It's like what the Joker said to Harvey in the hospital scene:

You had plans, look where that gotcha?

Damn you Hot Toys. DAMN YOU!

Ultimately, this means that the SONY Playstation 3 will have to wait because:

a) The SONY Playstation 3 will not sell out, unlike these "rare collectibles"
b) Hot Toys is bleeding my wallet/bank account dry
c) I will need a really nice Full HD LCD to fully enjoy the PS3 games and Blu-Ray movies

As much as I enjoyed the "Iron Man" movie, it's a good thing I'm not that into it:

I think that the Robert Downey Jr./Tony Stark sculpt is alright, but I think they did better with their Christian Bale/Bruce Wayne. Something doesn't look quite right with this one.

Those Hot Toys Cosbaby look pretty impressive as well, in a cute kind of way.

I'm not getting those, but if they were "The Dark Knight" Cosbabies, that'll be a different story. On the other hand, those Medicom Kubrick/Bearbrick sets and that Medicom RAH (Real Action Hero) 12-inch Batman with the new suit:

I've never really paid much attention to the 1/6th scale Medicom stuff other than a few like the X3: Wolverine (Hugh Jackman likeness), Comic Spider-Man and perhaps Bruce Lee.

There were complaints that the figures were smaller than 12-inches compared to other manufacturers. There were also reports of really fragile parts for the RAH (Real Action Hero) 1/6th scale stuff by Medicom.

But I gotta say, that RAH Dark Knight is very, very impressive. It almost made me change my mind, but I've already got the Hot Toys version on pre-order.

Check out the other Hot Toys Cosbabies that were released previously.

There was also a line called Chubby, which are like those traditional Russian Dolls, where you can open up each doll to find a smaller doll within.

It's a good thing I'm not into "Pirates Of The Caribbean" or "Star Wars" that much or else my resistance will be a lot less.

For example, these just arrived and are going for RM 750. The Millennium Falcon from Star Wars I believe, was one of the most sought after toys, other than the X-Wing. What's so great about this thing?

• Light-up headlights and loads of electronic vehicle and weapon sounds – engine boost, cruise mode, fly-by, firing cannons, and more
• Opening, light-up cockpit can fit up to 4 figures. Vehicle includes Han Solo and Chewbacca and can hold up to 18 figures
• Remove outer panels to access the ship’s interior, then head for the medical bay to treat wounded Rebels
• Secret smuggling compartments to hide from stormtroopers
• Boarding ramp with auto-opening action, deployment sounds and landing lights
• Pivoting gunner station to target Imperial fighters
• Light-up hyperdrive lights and authentic movie phrases and sounds from favorite characters: Han, Luke, Obi-Wan, C-3PO, Chewbacca and R2-D2
• Rotating laser turret fires 2 missiles and makes weapon sounds; ship also features a 3-missile launcher with blasting sounds, and a cannon that launches a “laser” missile
• Missile-firing mini-fighter fits inside an opening docking bay that makes electronic boarding and flight sounds
• Pivoting training probe makes lightsaber and movement sounds – learn the power of the Force
• Illuminated dejarik table with holographic creatures

Not that it matters to me, but to die-hard "Star Wars" fans and collectors. I'm sure they'll gladly pay that RM 750 for it.

But the "She Predator Machiko" does look bloody tempting.

And then the much anticipated release of the "Predator" series from the first movie starring Arnold! No pics of the Predator yet but it will be awesome no doubt.

Damn you Hot Toys. For doing such an amazing job. DAMN YOU!

So, just for a bit of fun:

This is me, pissed, upon hearing all the good stuff that Hot Toys is churning out

This is Hot Toys, laughing in my face - all the way to the bank


This is me, pissed off at Hot Toys, trying to fight/resist but futile because Hot Toys have got me trapped

As The Joker says:

It's all part of the plan.....

When It All Falls Apart.....

I decided to get a hair cut yesterday and when I opened to door to step out of the house, I saw a dent on my car !!!!!

WHAT THE FUCK ?!?!?!

Barely half a year after I've gotten the car a new body kit, grill and a new coat of paint - this happened?!?!?

I was pissed. And I was pissed. Pissed because no one told me what happened. And this was the way it has always been. Everytime something happens to my car, no one says a word - I have to find out myself by "discovering" the damage myself.

Before - 24th Dec 2006

Is this 'The fucking Secret"?!?!? I remember a portion of the movie where a guy parked his mountain bike by a street lamp/pole. He then proceeded to chain his bike to the pole and then padlocked the chain. Then he proceeded to yank the chain a few times to make sure that it was secure. He looked around, maybe to see if there were any suspicious looking people around who might steal his bike.

When he got back to the pole, his bike was gone. The Secret teachers were saying that by taking the extra precautionary measures while locking his bike, he was thinking or giving out vibes that his bike will be stolen.

After - 1st Feb 2007

Then I remembered looking at my car when I got home after work on Saturday morning at about 1:00 am. I was locking the door after entering the house, and was just looking at the car, admiring the paint etc.

Then, this happened. Was I unconsciously thinking about my car getting damaged? Is this "The Secret" too????? I was just talking about my car in my last post! Coincidence or "The Secret"?

I found out later that someone in an SUV reversed into the car when Mum was driving. He/she paid RM 600 to cover the repairs.

Here's what I don't get, SUVs are supposed to give drivers superior visibility of the road. He/she was in a fucking SUV for god's sake, was he fucking blind?!?!? Was he/she not able to see another vehicle behind. Does he/she not have reverse sensors?

12th May 2007

The damage was one the same side as before - part of the bonnet is bent/crumpled inwards making it higher than the other. The grill is probably cracked and might need to be replaced.

*SIGHS*

Went to a place called "Fasta Pasta" at Ikano yesterday. Daph got this coupon where we get some discount off the 2nd pasta dish

The menu

Frankly don't remember this when I was in Australia. Maybe its a new franchise?

Part of the interior.....

The Lounge/waiting area with a 42inch LG LCD screen



Didn't take a picture of the food as I didn't have lunch and I was hungry!



I don't like olives!



Fasta Pasta is opposite Starbucks at Ikano Power Center

The pasta dishes come in 2 sizes, Asian and the Aussie size. Frankly, I didn't notice any difference between my Aussie Fettucine Cabonara and my sisters Ravioli and Olio. I was told that they ran out of Aussie-sized plates. OK.....

There wasn't really anything special about the food, have yet to try their pizzas or their lagsane. The only good thing I can say is that the orders came pretty fast. They are called "Fasta Pasta" after all..... And oh, they serve a bread basket with butter before your mains arrive.

Will I go back again - tough call, maybe, maybe not. The bill for 4 came up to about RM 100 including drinks.

The Internet has been down for 2 days. Life is difficult without the Internet. I think we're a household of Internet-addicts.

Ryan has been asking if the Net is back. Dad has been asking if the Net is back. I was cursing TMnet for our predicament. Sometimes, all it took was just a reset of the Wireless Router and we're back in business.

Because I didn't have my Internet, I managed to watch 2 movies yesterday - "The Brothers Grimm" starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger as well as "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: The Dead Man's Chest" with Johnny Depp, Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom.

I was planning to give them a call today to find out what happened. I suspected that it could have been the phone cable. Maybe cockroaches chewed on it or something as we have a long cable from the wall socket downstairs leading up to the hall upstairs.

I took the router downstairs and used a different phone cable as a test. It actually worked. So, we had the answer. Good thing I didn't call TMnet and start screwing them up about the connection. I needed to release my anger at someone for what happened to the car. I was angry because I didn't have Internet for 2 whole days.

And then - Ryan found out that the phone cable from the Wireless Router/Modem was disconnected from the little connector box that joined 2 parts of the cable. If someone had told me that the cable from downstairs to the hall upstairs was 2 cables joined with the connector box, I might have looked there as well! Lesson learnt! Question is - why didn't anyone else look there in the first place?

There are lots of things to read about on the Internet. For example:

YouTube Video: Player - Baby Come Back

First heard, that Vanessa Hudgen's song "Come Back To Me" has a sample of Player's "Baby Come Back". Vanessa Hudgens was one of the stars of the popular Disney Movie - "High School Musical", which I haven't watched. Nevertheless, I decided to check out what Player was all about.

YouTube Video - Vanessa Hudgens - Come Back To Me

Initially, I thought Player was an all Black (African American group). I was wrong. I found out from Wikipedia they were all-White from California.

And one of the dudes, Ron Moss, is now an actor, and he's famous for his role on "The Bold and The Beautiful"!

YouTube Video: Eagles - Hotel California

Why am I listening to 70s music? I have no idea but, they're good songs. What's happening to me?

McPhee-ver

There was a lot of talk about Katharine McPhee's dress in one of the American Idol episodes. I think that was the finals. I don't remember watching that.

I think she's got an album out now. Or a single. Haven't really been paying any attention to the American Idol contestants, ex or current.

I read a rumour somewhere that Katharine McPhee was being considered for the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie.

Not that I'm a big fan of Wonder Woman but.....

Justice League by Alex Ross

Wonder Woman by Marc Wolfe

Wonder Woman by Terry Dodson



Wonder Woman by Terry and Rachel Dodson

If Katharine McPhee is in it with that skimpy outfit, maybe I'll give it a try to see what the fuss is about.....

Just some random finds on the Net:

Mr. Potato Head Optimus Prime

The Dark Knight Teaser Poster - Real or Fake?

Read that Warner Brothers have not released any official pictures from "The Dark Knight" yet. But if that picture above was a fake - its an impressive fake.

The only thing official:

Teaser poster from the Official Site

I just can't wait for the "The Dark Knight"!