Sideshow Imperial Shock Trooper

Imperial Shock Trooper with battle damage! WHY......... I've already gotten my hands on the Medicom Shock Trooper. Shall wait for the preorder on 11 June to decide.... hrrm....

The red-marked soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic were quartered on Coruscant and tasked with the protection of the Senate and other governmental facilities, as well as serving as guards and escorts for diplomatic envoys. Though such a role would suggest less exposure to frontline combat, extensive and well guarded training facilities on Coruscant served to keep the red-marked troops in fit fighting condition.

During the attack on Coruscant by the Separatists, the Shock Troopers emerged as one of the last lines of defense against the invading droid forces. These highly skilled troops, under the command of ARC-trained and promoted Commander Thire, were able to prevent many of the droids from demolishing some of Coruscant's most ancient and revered edifices, but they were unable to prevent General Grievous from kidnapping the Chancellor.

Commander Thire was later tasked by Emperor Palpatine to scour the lower levels of the Galactic Senate to find any traces of Jedi Master Yoda. He subsequently served as one of Palpatine's personal guards on Coruscant and during off-world trips. The Shock Troopers eventually became the basis of the Coruscant Guard, elite Stormtroopers tasked with providing security on the Imperial capital.

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UPDATE (19th June 2009)




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Kurenai by Keita

An incredible Gunpla (Gudam) modeller Keita has created using a Strike Noir kit a mix between Strike Gundam and Akatsuki. His works have been amazing and inspiring. I should seriously start gathering some experience by building my dust-covered gundams.

More pics here or the main site at Wonderexcellence.

Up by Pixar

Another computer animated 3D film by Pixar Animation Studios. To be released in Singapore on 4th June 2009. Tickets nowadays costs an arm and a leg so maybe I'll wait for the DVD release.

The story is about Carl Fredricksen, a retired 78-year-old balloon seller. When Carl was a child, he met and eventually married a girl named Ellie who grew up in a small midwestern town. Ellie always dreamed of visiting South America, but they grew old together, and she died of unknown causes before she got a chance. Now, when developers threaten to move him into an assisted living home, Carl decides to fulfill his promise to Ellie. To accomplish this, he uses 10,000 balloons to make the house fly—but unwittingly takes a chubby eight-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell with him. The two opposites match up for thrilling adventures as they encounter wild terrain, unexpected foes, and all the terrifying creatures that wait in the Venezuelan jungle (from Wikipedia).

The official site is here.

Sideshow Crimson Cobra Commander

Another Comic-Con 2009 exclusive, this time it's the Crimson Cobra Commander. Sideshow had previously released the normal version of the Cobra Commander in 2008. Not getting this one since it's not really my cup of tea. However, waiting to see if they're releasing the Cobra Trooper with the red mask in the picture below. Might be interesting.

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You can find extensive information on Cobra Commander on Wikipedia.

Star Trek

This is the eleventh Star Trek movie since it first started out in 1966. I've caught the Tv series now and then but never really caught on to the movies. This one however is pretty enjoyable. Will wait for the bluray version.

Official site here.

Hot Toys Iron Man Mark III (Gunmetal)

A gunmetal version! This is so cool... but unluckily or luckily its an attendee version meaning only those attending the Comic Con 2009 in San Diego can pre-order, which by the way, has already been sold out. It is exactly the same as the Hottoys previous Mark III release, just a different finish.

Link here.

Girls' Generation

Another Korean girl group, this one with nine pretty ladies, Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (the leader), Jessica, and Sunny.







Do watch in HD.

G.I.Joe & Transformers 2

Really am looking forward to this two movies.

Wonder Baby vs Wonger Girls

Just a little background information on Wonder Girls. They're a South Korean girl group that debuted in early 2007 and have scored 3 consecutive #1 hit singles with "Tell Me", "So Hot" and "Nobody". But this post is about the little girl below. Enjoy.

How to get out of Jury Duty

Good thing we don't have this...

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Huskie

This is just too cute

Isao Machii: Modern Samurai

This is the second instalment of the Modern Samurai.



Here's the link to the previous video.

Spiderman spotted in NUS

You don't see this everyday.



P.S: I think Spidey has been indulging in one too many Singapore delicacies

Darth Vader Project

Hrrm...

Mini Cooper S JCW

Mini Cooper S JCW (John Cooper Works) by BMW MINI.

Specs:

Engine: 1.6 litre 4 cylinders 16V
Transmission: 6-speed Manual, front wheel drive
Max Power: 211 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 260 Nm @ 1850-5600 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6.5s
Top speed: 238 km/h
Fuel economy: 6.91/100 km
Dimensions: 3714 mm x 1683 mm x 1407 mm / 1205 kg
Price with COE: $159,000.00

Tribute to Dexter

Dexter is in a word, amazing. This has been, by far, the best Tv series I've watched. Like alot of other good series, Psych, Eureka, Over There, Smallville (getting a little draggy), the storyline is pretty interesting.


But what sets it apart from the rest is Michael C. Hall's superb portrayal of Dexter Morgan.

Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter analyst from the Miami Metro Police Department by day and a serial killer, governed by a strict moral code, by night. The idea of dark justice is incredibly captivating.

I'm anxiously waiting for season 4.

Link to site here.

Last but not least, a fan did a compilation of his favorite top 5 kills.