2019 Yearender: Here Comes 2020!

The year 2019 is almost over and 2020 is coming fast! So here's a recap for the Randomly Random blog. Keep in mind that I might forget some stuff because a lot happened this year.

Burst Hiatus

Hey, it's been a while! Sorry for the lack of posts because of a sudden hiatus. A lot of fun real-life stuff happened. that's why. And this is the only free time that I got then it's Christmas time! Still, I have some future blog stuff waiting.

Baguio Trip Photos

We went to Baguio for a vacation. We planned this trip so that we can unwind and have some fun time after working and meeting quotas. We stayed for 3 days and those 3 days are not enough to cover all Baguio's tourist spots. Baguio City is a part of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in the Philippines and is know as its "Summer Capital". Well, I prefer to go there during the cold season because I'm not a fan of heat.

[Toy Review] PANTHER - Figma (Persona 5)

Nice of her to drop by, she's Panther (Ann Takamaki) from Persona 5. Like Joker, she is also a member of the Phantom Thieves that steals the people's corrupted hearts to change them for the better. I got her Figma figure , she's Figma number 398 and this figure already have a good impression.

DIY - Painting the Persona 5 Arsene Aoshima ACKS Model Kit

Hello! I'm guessing that you've already read my review on the Aoshima ACKS model kit of Persona 5's Arsene and want to know how I painted the kit, what's my process and stuff.

[Toy Review] ARSENE - Aoshima ACKS *Painted* Model Kit (Persona 5)

I was watching some videos on Youtube and I saw this model kit of Persona 5's Arsene in one of the biggest hobby events in Japan. I searched lots of local online and physical toy stores and I found a physical toy store that have only one in stock so I quickly bought it because I know this is going to be hard to find here in the Philippines. This is an Aoshima ACKS (Aoshima Character Kit Selection) model kit so it's a little different than the more common Bandai model kits when it comes to the building experience and the quality of the plastic.

[Toy Review] JOKER - Figma (Persona 5)

Here's Joker! No, not Batman's clown villain nemesis from DC. It's Joker, the silent protagonist from Persona 5. P5 is one of my favorite games that I've spent lots of time playing! This is actually the first Figma action figure that I bought. As I mentioned in one of my past posts, this guy is going to be my first Figma figure.

Persona 5 Month

It's Persona 5 month! Yeah, I couldn't believe it myself either! I just declared another themed month for October 2019, but...

[Toy Review] D.VA WITH MECH - Xinhao (Unofficial Figure)

I ordered this online for cheap and it's an unofficial Overwach D.Va with mech figure. This is made by a Chinese company called Xinhao and they beat Good Smile Company as the first company to make D.Va's mech in 1/12 scale. I think this toy set was released in 2017, I'm not sure though. So on to the review!

[Toy Review] D.VA - Figma (Overwatch)

She's an E-sports champ turned mech ace pilot to defend her country with her team from the Omnics. Her name is Hana Song and her code name is D.Va. She's one of the playable heroes from the game, Overwatch and I want to play this character... and McCree and Genji too. I got her Figma action figure. This Figma figure is numbered 408 (wow, that's a lot of Figma figures!) and the first Figma to be reviewed here on my blog. This is not my first Figma figure though.

[Toy Review] SOMBRA - Overwatch Ultimates

She's a character that went under my radar because I lost interest in the game, Overwatch, for a short time. I heard that she's a hacker with the ability to hack other players, that's really cool. This character is Sombra and I got her Overwatch Ultimates action figure to review. I did a quick research on her and hey, some of her in-game quotes came from the 90's movie, Hackers. I like that 90's movie, it's really awesome.

[Toy Review] LUCIO - Overwatch Ultimates

I really don't know this character, because I only know very few Overwatch characters. The character I'm talking about is Lucio and I got his Overwatch Ultimates action figure. Why I bought it? It's because I like how it looks... it looks really cool. I think he's one of those agile/quick movement types in the game, because he looks really fast. I did a very quick research about him to help me make this toy review much easier.

[Toy Review] TRACER - Overwatch Ultimates

She is the first one that you can think of when you heard of the video game Overwatch. And that one is Tracer and she got a catchphrase delivered in a lively tune. I got her Overwatch Ultimates action figure to review. This action figure series is from Hasbro, the toy company that made the Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black series of action figures.

Overwatch Month

Hello world! In this blog, I hereby declare Overwatch as the theme of the month! That means all toy reviews for September 2019 are related to the video game, Overwatch by Blizzard Entertainment.

[Blog Update] Themed Toy Reviews

Hey, I want to try something this coming September 2019. I want to do themed toy reviews where I review toys from one franchise/video game title.

Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts Action Figure Beatrix and Freya Two-Pack Official Photos and Price

The official photos of the Bring Arts action figures of my two favorite ladies of Final Fantasy IX, Beatrix and Freya, are here! Here are my initial thoughts on these two figures.

[Toy Review] NEKU SAKURABA - The World Ends With You (Final Remix) Bring Arts

The World Ends With You, the cult hit Nintendo DS game got released for the Nintendo Switch (and iOS and Android devices previously) and they slapped a Final Remix on the title meaning that this new version/port of TWEWY is the definitive one (I still prefer the DS version). To celebrate the release, SQEX made a Bring Arts action figure of the headphones-wearing emo main character, Neku Sakuraba. I've been waiting for this figure for years after missing the old static arts figure of him and Shiki. This is my first Bring Arts action figure.

ITEM PICK UPS: Canon DSLR Battery and Case, Pokemon Toys and Random Prop

It's payday! I need to buy some stuff I can use... and few random toys.

Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts Action Figure Steiner and Vivi Two-pack Official Pictures and Price

The official pictures, price and release date of the two-pack Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts action figures of Steiner and Vivi are here.

SDCC 2019: A Full Party of Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts Action Figures on Display

Final Fantasy IX is my 2nd favorite main FF title. It makes me happy to see these new FFIX Bring Arts action figures on display at SDCC 2019.

SDCC 2019: New Batch of Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts Action Figures Revealed

It seems like Bring Arts is the main action figure line for the Kingdom Hearts series from now on and SQEX revealed new KH figures at SDCC 2019.

SDCC 2019: Tifa, Aerith and Sephiroth Final Fantasy VII: Remake Play Arts Kai Action Figures Revealed

Just when I have to give up entirely on collecting Play Arts Kai action figures, SQEX, as expected, revealed three new action figures from the Final Fantasy VII: Remake. I knew it! Play Arts Kai is not dead, yet.

TOYCON 2019 Part 6: Final Round Trip

This is the last part of our ToyCon Philippines 2019 experience. This part contains all other random pics during our last round trip at the event. There are other pics too that are taken during our whole visit that survived, so there might be some inconsistencies in the arrangement of the pictures in this post but I'll take note at what time I took these photos.

Part 0: The Place (Intro)

Part 1: Toys and Displays

Part 2: Toys & Figures by Designers

Part 3: Eating at Good Munch's

Part 4: The Toy Gallery
Part 5: The Shops

TOYCON 2019 Part 5: The Shops

Time to go shopping! I'm excited what toys I will find there.

Part 0: The Place (Intro)

Part 1: Toys and Displays

Part 2: Toys & Figures by Designers

Part 3: Eating at Good Munch's

Part 4: The Toy Gallery

TOYCON 2019 Part 4: The Toy Gallery

We're done eating, we're full and ready to check out the event more. I was wondering why ToyCon PH 2019 doesn't have a toy gallery like last year. All I see in the SMX's ground floor are lots of toy displays and booths and the shops. I forgot that we didn't check the 2nd floor so we got up and lo and behold, the toy gallery is here!

Part 0: The Place (Intro)
Part 1: Toys and Displays
Part 2: Toys & Figures by Designers
Part 3: Eating at Good Munch's

TOYCON 2019 Part 3: Eating at Good Munch's

It's almost lunchtime, we're getting hungry and we already covered lots of toys, art and other cool stuff. So we went to the event's food area quickly to avoid a long line again.

Part 0: The Place (Intro)
Part 1: Toys and Displays
Part 2: Toys & Figures by Designers

TOYCON 2019 Part 2: Toys & Figures by Designers

ToyCon PH 2019 is not just about the well-known brand of toys/figures. This event is also about the independent artists and toy designers too. 

Part 0: The Place (Intro)

Part 1: Toys and Displays

TOYCON 2019 Part 1: Toys and Displays

Now that we're in, time to get lots toy pictures from lots of booths and displays. By the way, this year, we made a quick tour at the event so I missed a lot of stuff.

Part 0: The Place (Intro)

TOYCON 2019 Part 0: The Place (Intro)

ToyCon Philippines 2019! I'm here again (this time with someone) and I will cover the usual stuff I've been covering in this event: toys and stuff. I've been attending on this event for 3 years now. Time sure flies fast. Anyway, this is PART 0 of my multi-part ToyCon PH 2019 coverage.

Pre-Order the Final Fantasy VII Remake 1st Class Edition and Get a Play Arts Kai Action Figure of Cloud Strife with his Hardy Daytona Motorcycle

Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming! It's getting released at March 3, 2020. It's happening folks, we've all been waiting for this game for a very long time. And Square-Enix gave a very nice incentive to those folks who are huge fans of the game that some might also be Play Arts Kai collectors.

[Video] Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy - Cloud vs Sephiroth HD

I posted another YouTube gameplay video. This is me playing Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy in HD.

[Toy Review] DEUNAN KNUTE - Appleseed Alpha Play Arts Kai

She's a mercenary along with her cyborg partner. They're both inseparable and helping each other to survive in a post apocalyptic world. She's Deunan Knute from the 2014 CG movie, Appleseed Alpha. I got her Play Arts Kai action figure to review. This is a 2nd hand action figure that's in great condition and with complete accessories so this is going to be treated as brand new for this review.

Original Art: Sound Rave

I got free time at work and a bit of creativity, so time to grab any scrap of paper from my office and draw!

Genki Sushi Food Trip

We went on another food trip, this time to celebrate. My date passed her Civil Service Career exam. She and I wanted to eat at a Japanese restaurant called Genki Sushi so I decided to treat her there. Genki Sushi is located Bonifacio Stopover Pavillion at Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig Philippines.

[Toy Review] MOBILE DOLL SARAH - Gundam Build Divers High Grade

Here she is. So far, this is the last Gundam girl model kit from Gundam Build Divers. This is not a Figure-rise Standard model kit but a High Grade (HG) Gunpla and she is Sarah or Mobile Doll Sarah. If you're still watching the anime and haven't reached to the final episode, this model kit spoils the show's story. So I recommend that you watch the anime till the end. Now let's proceed to the review.

[Toy Review] DIVER AYAME - Gundam Build Divers Figure-rise Standard

Most characters from the anime show, Gundam Build Divers are very likeable and to most fans, she is the best girl/waifu of the show plus she's a ninja and have a nice backstory. She's Ayame, the Diver avatar of Aya Fujisawa. I just finished building her Figure-rise Standard model kit.

[Blog Update] Some Minor Updates To The Page

It's been a long time since I made some changes in the page. It's still minor but it improves this page a bit when it comes to site navigation.

[Toy Review] DIVER NAMI - Gundam Build Divers Figure-rise Standard

I was cleaning my room and I found this model kit under the bed. I forgot that I have this one maybe because I bought this on a whim. This is a Figure-rise Standard model kit of Nanami A.K.A. Diver Nami from Gundam Build Divers. I watched the series with low expectations but I got hooked in. It's a good Gundam anime with a nice pace for younger audiences.

[Toy Review] AERITH GAINSBOROUGH - Crisis Core: FFVII Play Arts Kai

I don't know what happened why got this Play Arts Kai action figure that I pre-ordered arrived very late after its release? But hey, the last survivor of the ancient race, the Cetra, Aerith Gainsborough is finally here! This is a Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII PAK figure. I don't know why this toy is part of the CC:VII series. I kinda don't care though because she's Aerith, just in her classic FFVII look, not in her "spring season dress".

ITEM PICK UPS: Sport Red XBox One Controller and PUBG Keychains

I went out again with to get some exercise and do some browsing at the mall later. And I got home with few unplanned items. I just made an impulse purchase LOL. Sorry for the poor quality photos, I only used my smartphone to take the photos of these items.

I Tried Chili's Ultimate Bacon Burger

I promised to younger college student self that I will eat again at Chili's after getting treated by my aunt to eat there. Few years later, I, now with a job with better pay, went back to try one of Chili's biggest burgers, they call these burgers Big Mouth Burgers and I picked the Ultimate Bacon Burger.

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

Sorry it took a very long time to post this review of the Variant Play Arts Kai action figure of Harley Quinn. I have this figure near the end of 2018 and been carefully reviewing this figure for months. This version of Harley Quinn is designed by SQEX's character designer, Tetsuya Nomura. And this is what SQEX call a "Transforming Action Figure". Woah! That's very interesting and scary (for a pricey action figure) at the same time.

Pinoy Bricksters 4th Year Anniversary

I went out to Greenhills Shopping Centre to buy stuff like: action figures, clothes, shoes or whatever. While looking for something to buy, I stumbled upon this small event. It's a small event hosted by Pinoy Bricksters. They're celebrating their 4th year anniversary.

[Toy Review] LIGHTNING - Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Trading Arts

Here's another Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Trading Arts figure review! This time it's Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII. Just like the previous Cloud DFFOO figure review, I also included the transparent version in this review.

[Toy Review] CLOUD STRIFE - Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Trading Arts

Finally got a time to do a quick (but still detailed) toy review! This is about the Trading Arts figures that I picked up. The first one I'm going to review is Cloud Strife's DFFOO Trading Arts Figure (normal and the transparent version).

I Tried Varda Flame Grill's Lodi 2 Burger

I love burgers! So I went out to buy some on the go then I found this burger joint, Varda Flame Grill. This is the first time I heard Varda. With a little bit of research and reading the names of the food in the menu, I found out that this is a Filipino restaurant/stand and it's featured in a business show in the local channel on TV.

ITEM PICK UPS: Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Trading Arts Figures and More

Hello! I got a very small budget today because I'm earing cash to buy a graphics card for my PC. Still, I bought a few toys that are cheaper than the toys I usually buy. What I got is some Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia Trading Arts figures and some stuff. (And yeah I made an effort to make a title card for this post)

2018 Yearender and the Future Stuff

Happy New Year guys! It's 2019! Sorry if I'm very late and/or slow on posting recently. A lot has happened last month (Dec 2018) to the point that I got tired and got sick (I still am today). But hey let's review what happened here in Randomly Random for the past year.