Original Art: Alluria

I got another quick sketch here and it's my first original character, Alluria.

We Ate at Ramen Nagi

I got invited by my cousin to join him with his family to eat at a Japanese restaurant because he's planning to try some ramen at a specific restaurant but that place, which is really small, is already full of people when we arrived and the line is already long and it's not even lunch time so we went to Ramen Nagi instead.

[UPDATE] Toy Reviews Delayed!

Hello! Time for a quick blog update and it's about my reviews getting delayed and why.

Original Art: Celestia

It's been a while since I sketched something.  As a practice or refresher I sketched by third original character, Celestia.

I Built A Brand New PC

Finally after almost a year of planning and earning cash, my very own PC is now complete!

Random City Photos

I had a lot of day offs because I haven't been spending my leaves at work because I didn't know that I have leaves, stupid me. So I spent my day off at Makati City, Philippines. I dropped off my pregnant sister and her husband at the hospital there for a pre-natal check-up. While waiting for her check-up to be finished I went for a long walk and took some photos while going to my target destination. So... hurray, more photos!

[Toy Review] BATMAN (NOMURA VERSION) - Variant Play Arts Kai

Sorry it took a long time and I have to take a day off to write and post this review on the Variant Play Arts Kai action figure of Batman. Just in time before Halloween too. Square-Enix's Tetsuya Nomura designed this Batman. I'm a Batman fan and this my first ever Batman action figure and my third Variant PAK figure and all my Variant PAK figures so far are all designed by Nomura.

[UPDATE 11.01.18] - Just added the QUALITY ISSUES part (because I forgot LOL).

I Tried the Sisig Meal At Griller's

Griller's just opened recently and I want to try their food, just like the other restaurants that are new to me. The selection on the menu looks really delicious.

We Ate at Tong Yang

I was on the fence if I will join my family for a buffet lunch at Tong Yang because I have my own plans for the day but after some thinking, I said "Meh, I can go somewhere on my own next week." and decided to go eat with my family and wow, I had a great time and a full stomach!

[Toy Review] MARCELINE AND LUNATIC AMP - LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack

I picked up another small LEGO set and it's Adventure Time's Marceline - the Vampire Queen, and her Lunatic Amp. This is a LEGO Dimensions Fun Pack and you'll only get these Adventure Time characters in real minifig form exclusively for that game.

Tokyo Game Show 2018: Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts Action Figures

This is the last batch of Bring Arts action figures from Tokyo Game Show 2018 that I will share my thoughts off. These action figures are from Kingdom Hearts III. We saw some of them as gray prototypes at SDCC 2018, now in TGS 2018 we saw them in color and they revealed a new one.

Tokyo Game Show 2018: Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts Action Figures

Final Fantasy IX is getting some love from Square-Enix in form of Bring Arts action figures! 

Tokyo Game Show 2018: Dragon Quest Bring Arts Action Figures

TGS 2018 just started and of course Square-Enix is there to present their latest and upcoming video games and merchandise. In their booth this year, they're displaying their new Bring Arts action figures. In this blog, I'll start with their figures from the Dragon Quest series.

Nier: Automata Bring Arts Action Figure A2 Official Photos and Price

Along with 9S, SQEX also released the official photos of the Nier: Automata Bring Arts action figure of A2.

Nier: Automata Bring Arts Action Figure 9S Official Photos and Price

The official photos of the Nier: Automata Bring Arts action figure of 9S are here and here are my initial impressions on this action figure.

New Nier Bring Arts Action Figure Prototypes

Square-Enix revealed new Bring Arts action figure prototypes at an event in Japan! These new Bring Arts figures are from the Nier series.

[Toy Review] PORTAL 2 - LEGO Dimensions Level Pack

This LEGO Dimensions pack is the last one that I picked during my little LEGO hauling session. This one is the Portal 2 Level Pack that features Chell, the silent protagonist of the game, in her LEGO minifigure form along with her Sentry Turret vehicle and Companion Cube item builds.

[Toy Review] THE JOKER AND HARLEY QUINN - LEGO Dimensions Team Pack

Time to continue my review of these LEGO Dimensions toys that I got during my small LEGO shopping spree. What I got here this time is the Joker and Harley Quinn team pack. Team Packs are LEGO Dimensions packs that comes with two minifigures with their own build set.

[Toy Review] SQUALL LEONHART - Dissidia Final Fantasy (Arcade/NT) Play Arts Kai

He's a SeeD merc from Balamb Garden and he's very angsty. If you don't know who that angsty loner kid is, well... It's Squall Leonhart from Final Fantasy VIII. This Play Arts Kai action figure of him is not from the original game version though, this Squall is from Dissidia, Arcade/NT to be specific. Square-Enix got another reason to release this guy. If you guys didn't know, there's a smaller version of Dissidia Squall action figure.

[Toy Review] STARFIRE AND TITAN ROBOT - Lego Dimensions Fun Pack

I got another Lego Dimensions Fun Pack and it's Starfire with her Titan Robot from the cartoon show, Teen Titans Go. I got this one because this is a unique minifigure that's exclusive only on the video game.

[Toy Review] WONDER WOMAN AND INVISIBLE JET - Lego Dimensions Fun Pack

Here's my first Lego review! Let's start with the Lego Dimensions Wonder Woman and her Invisible Jet. This is a Fun Pack, meaning these are like physical DLC's for a single character and his/her vehicle. They work like Nintendo's Amiibos or in general term "Toys to Life" items.

Small Lego Haul

Remember the post where I posted some rainy street photos while I'm out shopping. Well what I bought is a few Lego stuff. I got an urge on collecting Legos again after years of stopping buying them when I lost my old Lego stuff when we moved. I still think those Legos are still here in our current house, I just can't find them.

Random Street Photos While Raining

I went out to go buy some stuff at the mall, but the rain came and it's heavy, it's like going out while there's a storm.

[Toy Review] VINCENT VALENTINE - Dirge of Cerberus: FFVII Play Arts Kai Review

I got it at last! The Play Arts Kai action figure of the "vampire" Vincent Valentine is on my mitts! This is the Dirge of Cerberus version, not the FFVII:AC version that I skipped 5 years ago because I don't have cash that time. SQEX had a reason to make another figure of Vincent because Dirge of Cerberus is his own game. So is this figure good, bad or meh?

Neku Sakuraba Bring Arts Action Figure Official Photos + Price

The official photos and price of the Bring Arts action figure of Neku Sakuraba are here! He's from the game The World Ends With You, one of the best Nintendo DS games.

Marvel Variant Play Arts Kai X-23 Official Photos + Price

Sadly, we didn't see any new Play Arts Kai action figures at SDCC 2018 but today, SQEX released the official photos of the Variant Play Arts Kai action figure of X-Men's X-23!

SDCC 2018: So Many Bring Arts Figures!

San Diego Comic Con 2018 is now happening and you know me, I'm focusing on Square-Enix merchandise first and so far, all I can see are lots of their smaller scale, Bring Arts action figures.

[BLOG UPDATE] Slowing Down on Buying Play Arts Kai Figures

Hey guys! I've been buying and reviewing Play Arts Kai action figures since I created this blog page in 2012 and I think it's time for me to slow down. Here's why...

Aerith Gainsborough Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Kai Action Figure Official Photos + Price

After a long drought of Play Arts Kai action figure announcements/reveals. SQEX just released the official photos of the PAK action figure of Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII, specifically from the PSP title Crisis Core: FFVII.

[Toy Review] TERRA BRANFORD - Dissidia Final Fantasy (Arcade/NT) Play Arts Kai

It's about time that SQEX makes an action figure of someone from Final Fantasy VI (my top 1 FF game). Well, not really from the actual FFVI game but from Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade/NT. That someone is Terra Branford (or Tina). She's represents FFVI along with the recently added Locke Cole (my favorite FFVI character). I'm excited to unbox, review, pose and display her Play Arts Kai action figure on my display shelf.

Cloud and Fenrir FFVII:AC Play Arts Kai Action Figure Official Photos + Price

Official photos and price of my highly anticipated (probably my last brand new purchase) Play Arts Kai action figure of Cloud Strife and his Fenrir motorcycle is finally revealed. Here's my initial thoughts on this bundle + rant.

[Toy Review] CID HIGHWIND & CAIT SITH - FFVII:AC Play Arts Kai

He's an alcoholic, chain-smoker and foulmouthed like Barret... yep, he's a cranky-legged old man (Yuffie said it), but he lighten up a bit two years later. That's right, he's Cid Highwind from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Oh wait, he's with Reeve's puppet, Cait Sith... what an unlikely duo. This is a Play Arts Kai action figures of Cid and Cait Sith is included making this technically a two action figure bundle.

TOYCON 2018 Part 5: The Shops

This is the last part of my ToyCon 2018 blog series and going in this event is not complete if you didn't go to the toy shop area. The shopping area is my last stop before going home.

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4

TOYCON 2018 Part 4: Cosplay and Art

Hello again! Welcome to part 4 where I talk about cosplays and artwork. There are few pictures on this post because most of the pictures I took are too blurry to post... remember, I got shaky hands. There are few other reasons to and my photos are mostly candid.

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

TOYCON 2018 Part 3: The Toy Gallery

Just like last year, ToyCon have a large space for toy collecting groups to display their toy collection as part of the exhibit. Wow there are a lot of toys on display here.

Part 1 - Part 2

TOYCON 2018 Part 2: Filipino Originals

Time for part 2, and it's Independence Day! This one is all about Filipino superheroes and culture. What a nice patriotic day to post the 2nd part of my ToyCon 2018 experience.

Part 1

TOYCON 2018 Part 1: Toys and Display

Man, the storm is gone but brought the monsoon... Rain or shine, I have to attend this year's ToyCon! This is going to be a 5-part blog series and my pending toy review of the guy with a spear and a cat will be delayed.

UPDATE: Added XM Series gray prototype statues of Captain America and Juggernaut.

Action Comics 80th Anniversary Display

A big mall is celebrating Action Comic's 80th anniversary by putting up a display/gallery of the big guy in blue, Superman. I didn't know that there's a display so I don't have my DSLR with me. So instead, I used my smartphone to take some pictures.

So We Watched Deadpool 2

Instead of watching that new Star Wars movie, I watched Deadpool 2 with my cousin and his fiance and her family. And yeah, this is another 2018 Marvel movie where Josh Brolin (Cable/Thanos) is in it.

[Toy Review] ZACK FAIR - Crisis Core: FFVII Play Arts Kai

Look, it's Zack Fair! The lively and energetic main protagonist of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII who is a SOLDIER 1st Class from Gongaga that became a fugitive experiment test subject that's on a run with his friend, Cloud who's suffering from Mako poisoning... What, spoiler much? Anyway, I got his Play Arts Kai action figure and it's looking really good already, so let's start the review.

So I Watched Avengers: Infinity War

I watched another MCU movie, the long awaited Avengers: Infinity War. I haven't read the comic book version but I know it involves Thanos and the Infinity Stones. Infinity War has been teased ever since the reveal of the Tesseract (Space Infinity Stone) from the first Captain America movie.

DIY Lightbox

I finished another DIY project... wait, what was my first DIY project again? Anyway, I made a lightbox that can be mounted on the desk lamp that I bought today. This will help me a lot when I do some toy photography for my reviews and other object photography.

Mobile Games That I Want To See Ported To Home/Portable Consoles and PC

There are great mobile games these days unlike during the early 2000's. Because of today's tech, some mobile games now have great 3D graphics and gameplay that rivals even the games that's available on gaming consoles, especially portable ones like the 3DS and PSVita. Now, I've been playing some  games on my iPhone and Android phone (yes I have two smartphones) and I want to see them ported to gaming consoles and PC.

[This post is also featured in HCF]

[Toy Review] DC BOMBSHELLS HAWKGIRL - DC Collectibles Designer Series

The hawk has landed! This is the DC Collectibles DC Bombshells Hawkgirl action figure designed by Ant Lucia. This figure belongs to the 2nd wave the DC Bombshells series. I knew Hawkgirl first than Hawkman, because I watched the Justice League animated series first. She's a tough redheaded winged woman who wields a magic mace  in that cartoon.

Art Dumps! During Work Downtimes

Here's another art dump! Whenever our work day is slow and boring, I always draw every time I grab a pencil and a piece of scratch paper.

[Toy Review] [Bootleg] DIABLOS ARMOR (RAGE SET) - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Play Arts Kai

I was debating myself if I should review this toy or not, but here it is! I'm on a cheap budget and the Play Arts Kai action figure of the Diablos (or Diabolos) Armor from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate are long sold out. So I got the next best thing, a bootleg version. This is my first "real" bootleg toy to review on this blog. As always, this one will get a fair review. This Rage Armor set is designed by Tetsuya Nomura as a collaboration between Capcom and Square-Enix.

Upcoming Reviews!

Time for a short update! I mentioned in my Aranea Highwind PAK review that I have some toys pending for review. So I'm going to give some easy hints so that you can guess what are those toys.

[Toy Review] LIGHTNING - Dissidia Final Fantasy (Arcade/NT) Play Arts Kai

In Randomly Random blog, lightning strikes more than 3 times in the same place. Dissidia Final Fantasy's FFXIII representative, Lightning gets a Play Arts Kai action figure treatment and it's a huge upgrade over the classic Lightning PAK when it comes to appearance. So how this new version fare with its older figure counterparts and some PAK figures? This is my first Dissidia PAK figure.

We Tried Some Food at the Original Digman

We had a big family trip last month at Tagaytay, Philippines. Before going home we stopped by the Original Digman to get some snack. This food joint is located Bacoor, Cavite. And there are two Original Digmans in the same area so I don't know which the real one but I bet the food they both serve tastes the same.

[Toy Review] ARANEA HIGHWIND - Final Fantasy XV Play Arts Kai

Nice of her to drop by. Here's the Play Arts Kai action figure of Final Fantasy XV's female mercenary Dragoon, Aranea Highwind. I don't know much about her because I haven't played the game that long but she is my favorite female character when it comes to her design, looks and very adult-like and playful vibe.