You’re off in a better place now. Getting past the storm was difficult, getting past you is a different story.

Nothing is permanent in this journey. All things shall pass. You just passed sooner. You went home, never having the chance to say goodbye.

I live in the comfort of knowing you’re all well now. Living in the comfort that someday soon, we’ll all be together.

I love you, in all the sweet and bitter meaning of it.

Optimus Prime will rid you using cheesy titles such as “Unite for the Universe”.

Along with this release is the movie accurate color of the Voyager Megatron – a really good figure as well. He too will Unite for the Universe.

If you have any information where to acquire them here in the Philippines, please drop a comment.

A few months ago, there were some contacts of mine in Facebook talking about Doppelganger week – basically you post a picture of a celebrity that looks like you.

I refused to cooperate.

Oh the wonders of modern technology. Oh the wonders of a beautiful woman.

Via Gizmodo.

Best Director – Joel Lamangan (Mano Po 6)
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award – Mano Po 6
Best Supporting Actress – Heart Evangelista (Mano Po 6)
Best Supporting Actor – Phillip Salvador (Panday)
Best Actor – Bong Revilla (Panday)
Best Actress – Sharon Cuneta (Mano Po 6)
3rd Best Festival Picture – Ang Darling Kong Aswang
2nd Best Festival Picture – I Love You Goodbye
Best Picture – Ang Panday
Best Production Design – Ang Panday
Best Visual Effects – Ang Panday
Best Theme Song – Ang Panday
Best Child Performer – Robert “Buboy” Villar (Ang Panday)

A rendition of Oh Holy Night in saxophone. If you notice, the audio and video aren’t exactly in sync. I cannot figure out why during the editing. I also had to do several takes by the way.

Hope you guys have wonderful and meaningful Christmas this year. I also hope you enjoy the music.

Aquarela won their first award at the 22nd Awit Awards held at The Arena, San Juan, last Dec 7, 2009. Usahay, a cebuano song composed by Juanito Angos, which is included in their album Changes, won Best World/Alternative/Bossa Award. The song features Miguel Juteau on guitar, Evelyn Juteau on vocals,multi talented Dix Lucero on sax.

-from Aquarela’s Multiply Site

Congratulations to Aquarela! Wow!

Hehe. John posted a comment around 3 weeks ago and after exchanging some emails, he shared with me his collection. I was wow’ed by this. Super!

Besides the Rockman X collection he has, he also has the Rockman and Megaman (US) collection.

If haven’t been reading well, these are not mine! I wish they were, but they’re not.

I have to keep telling myself that.

Thanks John for sharing!

I finally have it. The toysnjoys (do not buy) story behind is here.
I also purchased a Rockman X3 MAX Armor White. I have the silver plated and the gold one. This one was harder to find for me.

I didn’t know this one did not contain the main skeletal body. Good thing I have some extras. =)

I will be posting pics…like I haven’t said that a thousand times already.

I am a toy collector – a fact that I have faced whenever I pass by toy stores. I cannot explain why, but I just like seeing them. I don’t actually play with them, but I pose them every once in a while. Must be the kid in me.

Anyway, I would advise everyone to stay away from online purchases from toysnjoys (do not buy) – Again, stay away from online purchases from them. I initially bought this same model from them when they said they had stock available. When I made my payment, which amounted to $230.95 including shipping, they emailed me informing me the unit was out of stock and I needed to wait. Note that I was already charged by my credit card provider by that time.

My error was I paid them using my credit card while not logged in my paypal account – paypal was acting only as a gateway for the transaction – therefore, my paypal account would not reflect this purchase at all.

After 4 weeks of no stock, Ondoy (Ketsana) came.

I requested for a refunded – and an automated email acknowledged it. It said to 3 to 4 weeks. Fine.

3rd week came, I emailed them reminding them to honor the refund. Someone replied saying they will apply the refund during the weekend. It’s been 3 weeks and they haven’t applied the refund at all?!?! The weekend came, still no refund!

I’ve been screwed. But I was prepared for it.

I contacted paypal and presented my case – which they couldn’t do anything about because it has been past the 45 day protection period they have and can only entertain the case if there are more complaints on the seller. To be fair, the paypal representative suggested some options to report it to Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or Better Business Bureau (BBB).

By this time, I have been uttering made-up curses. Moving on, I filed complaints on both websites detailing the account. I did not hope for a refund.

Evertually, I received an email and it said I have received money in my paypal account – and it came from toysnjoys (do not buy). I am thankful they gave back my money because I received absolutely nothing from them. Not too mention they’re email response takes forever too! I do not know what kind of system they have, but they’re really slow.

Good job to IC3 and BBB.

I post this as a warning to those who purchase toys online. Better watch it. toysnjoys (do not buy) does not live up to their name. Do not ignore the bad reviews you see on the net.

On a side note, my credit card is from BPI and I have called them for my options regarding this problem as well. While I did not go through the procedure as I have received the money back again via paypal, BPI does offer some sort of protection for their card holders in cases like this.