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.

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.

…under the 1:1 Scale Gundam in Japan. That would definitely be memorable. I would also like a rock band and jazz band to play through the whole night.

Imagine, getting married under the crotch of the monstrous thing!

Also, if you don’t get invited, that doesn’t mean I didn’t have the budget for it. It just means we ain’t friends. Bwahaha!

They are no longer available here in the Philippines for such a long time. I posted in a popular Filipino community forum of toy collectors I had them, and I have been welcomed warmly. They also informed me that the prices for each unit has gone up, so I checked ebay. Some of the sellers there were selling 2 units for 300 USD.

Makes me wonder how much are these now?

The much anticipated sequel to Michael Bay’s Transformers is coming in Philippine Theaters in June 25, 2009. That is next week! I cannot wait!

Coming from Gizmodo:

At 96.73 feet (29.485 meters) this Lego tower built in the Rathaus Platz in Vienna has broken the world record for the tallest Lego construction in the world. It took nearly 460,000 bricks and it was built over four days. The views from the top are quite stunning.

Reminds me of my own collection which wouldn’t even make 300 pieces in my estimate. This high rising lego tower is every geek’s childhood dream come true. With that many pieces, think of how fun it would be to push it over and see it collapse in its full glory.

Flickr photo by skinny coder

Either this guy has too much time in his hands, he’s an enthusiast, or he’s just too creative.

Regardless, his Lego rendition of the old Castlevania game of Simon Belmont kicking the Large Bat’s ass is still awesome!

It’s a nice photo too!