Revoltech #73 Gloomy Bear & 150%

Gloomy Bear is the brain child of Mori Chack, a Japanese graphic designer, who is famous for his Chax product line. Gloomy is a 2m tall, pink bear that tends to in Alex’s (Madagascar) word “bite the hands that feed him”. Mori believes that humans and animals are incompatible, and an animal should remain wild by nature. With that in mind, he designed Gloomy as an antithesis to the excessively cute animal themed products.

Gloomy, was abandoned as a little bear and was rescued by Pitty (the boy).

At first, he is cute and cuddly.

The days go by and Gloomy mature into a full-grown adult bear.

Since bears do not become attached to people like dogs by nature, Gloomy occasionally attacks Pitty even though he is the owner. So Gloomy has blood on him from biting and scratching Pitty.

Poor Pitty. He loves Gloomy so much that despite all the pain and suffering that he has to endure, he remains with Gloomy without any complaint. Ooo what wondrous, unrequited love.

I am dedicating this post to my “Gloomy”. =P

Extra!!!

This is the initial Revoltech Gloomy Bear.

And this is the Taito x Kaiyodo version which is about 50% larger compare to the first release.

The Pitty brothers.

Close up on Gloomy. There are not much difference in the design for both Gloomy. The initial Gloomy comes with some blood stain on the chest.

Caution! Domestic violence!!!

Max Factory Bio Fighter Collection #9 Gigantic Dark

Makashima has always wanted the power offered by the Gigantic Unit ever since he first witness the overwhelming might of the Gigantic Guyver. His wish comes true when the Gigantic Unit was loaned to him by Sho after the later was subdue by Zoalord Murakami. The exhausted and wounded Guyver 3 entered the Chrysalis and emerged as the dark giant, Gigantic Dark.










The Gigantic Dark is really something to behold.


Close up on the front.



All the Guyver's existing weapon gets an upgrade through the Gigantic Unit. The Gigantic Dark possessed 3 High Frequency Blade on each wrist. It looks wicked!










The same goes to the Mega Smasher. It gets an upgrade and now its called the Giga Smasher which is a hundred fold more powerful than the Mega Smasher.






Gigantic Dark gains a new weapon in the form of the Gravity Ram. The Gigantic powered up all its gravity orb and activate the barrier shield. With the chest spike extended forming the Gravity Ram, it accelerates towards it's enemy with the intention of skewing and obliterating the victim.

At the point which this article was written, this has become one of those super rare figure. You may still find it in the net but be prepared to pay a premium price for it just like I did. But believe me, if you are a Guyver fan, you will never ever regret getting this figure.

History of Collectibles

Collectibles or whatever you want to call it has been with us since the dawn of ages. There are proofs suggesting that our ancestor has very likely collected a wide variety of items such as seed pods, seashell, precious stones, bones, teeth, be it natural or man-made.

Recorded history of collectible started sometime after World War II. People do not have to live in fear and were getting more leisure time due to increased economic growth. They start devoting this extra time in different hobbies and one of these hobbies are collecting items of interest. They start collecting small item such as stamps, bottle caps, matchboxes, base ball cards; you name it, everything under the sun. The hobbies of collectible took another step forward after the industrial revolution when a wide variety of product such as dolls, collectible cards, sign board, posters, books, small trinkets, bicycles, motorbikes, and automobiles can be mass produced. That is the silver age of collectibles.

Fast forward to the present which I would say the golden age of collectibles, we have even more items to collect thanks to a succession of cultural revolution that happens almost everywhere in the world. Now we have anything from the norm to the bizarre such as your workshop kit, soft drink can, designer dolls, ventriloquist dolls, figures, lock of hairs, finger nails and the list goes on.

What is installed for us, the collectors in the future?

Collectibles will always be a part of our life no matter where we are heading in the future.

So, if you have not already jumped on the collecting bandwagon, you should pick up an item and start your collection. It is never too late to start. If you already owned an impressive collection, by all means, share it with the rest of the world. Show them the fruits of your passion and joy. That my friend, is the bragging right reserved for all collectors.

Its Wabbit Season!!!

Third of February 2011 mark the beginning of a New Lunar Year for Chinese all around the world. Most of us knows that its the year of the Rabbit but how many of us actually knows the detail behind this Lunar Year? Here are some quick facts I found in the net:

1. The Year of the Rabbit is an erroneous translation. There are no native rabbits in China but there are 7 native species of hare. So the correct translation should be Year of the Hare.

2. The hare is the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle. The Vietnamese Zodiac which has similarity to the Chinese Zodiac has the rabbit replaced with the cat.

3. As of 2012, we are in the Metal Phase of "Wu Xing" (Five Movements/Phases/Steps/Stages, commonly known as the Five Element) so this is the year of the Metal Hare. It will take approximately 60 years for us to revisit the Year of the Metal Hare which is in year 2072.

You should check out wikipedia if you are interested to know more on the topic. With that, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year.

Welcome Odd 2011!

Its the beginning of a new year and there are going to be some changes around here. First of all, I will try to work on a new look for this rundown blog of mine. Its been the same for more than 2 years and it can definitely use a face lift.

Secondly, I have decided to spend less time on scale modeling due to numerous reason. I know those stash wont build themselves but I have to set my priority. Going to miss it a lot but it is all for the best.

Last but not least, there will be more non hobby-related post starting this year. Its not that I am running out of topic to blog but it never hurts to have a bit of a variety. Its more refreshing that way.

With that, lets give 2011 all our best!

Max Factory Bio Fighter Collection #8 Neo Zx-Tole

After his humiliating defeat in the hand of Aptom and losing all of his comrades, Zx-Tole begs Doctor Barcus to reprocess him in hope of improving himself so that he can have his revenge. The abilities of all of his fallen comrades were spliced into him transforming him into a Lost Number. However, this new found power comes with a heavy price...


Zx-Tole was formidable Hyper Zoanoid before he was reprocess. Now, he is a rampaging monster bent on vengeance. He gains mass and now took on the physique of Derzerb.



If he looks like a Stag Beetle before, now he looks like a Stag-Rhino hybrid. Notice that most of the surfaces on this figure are reflective.



The primary weapon of Neo Zx-Tole is its beam weapon. The beam weapons are concealed in the forearms, thighs and forehead.




Next in line is Thancrus' high frequency blade. The blade is similar in nature to the Guyver's high frequency blade.



Concealed in his shoulder's are Gaster's biological missile. These missiles are created using Zx-Tole's own body mass.




This figure comes with a pair of transparent wings for Neo Zx-Tole. These are the exact wings used for Aptom and Zx-Tole. Neo Zx-Tole with its outstretched wings are really a sight to behold.




The most destructive weapon on Zx-Tole's arsenal is his Final Blaster Tempest. He absorbs heat energy from the sun and channel it to the cannon situated in his torso. In a bid of desperation, he fired the Final Blaster Tempest at Gigantic Guyver. The attack is so powerful that the feedback disintegrate Neo Zx-Tole, ending his tragic life.