World of Anime

Re-open Ebay store with even more toys + anime

2009-10-03T20:32:00.000-07:00

Recently, I have re-open a new ebay store （SG）- Your Collectin pit Stop

I will am now doing a move-out sales for my Anime DVD titles at www.maskrekie.com.

So do come and visit my ebay Store to get some great Anime DVDs and now with figures and toys as well at an attractive price...

Yu-Gi-Oh

2009-09-28T06:43:00.001-07:00

I didn't start watching the Yu-Gi-Oh TV series until recently.

I started watching Yu-Gi-Oh after I watch the "Yu-Gi-Oh: Pyramid of light", which you can purchase here at my store

This movie doesn't tell me how YuGi got an alter ego (Pharaoh from ancient Egypt?) nor how he got his "God cards". But it does give the overall of how the Yu-Gi-Oh tv series going to be: about the fight and challenge using the game cards . It always puzzled me on these game cards - where this game cards come from and who invented it ..... this is revealed in the TV series :D

So the TV series of Yu-Gi-Oh will bring you to a journey of how the Game cards (and other games related to Trading card games). Watching this anime made me think - if this world (the real world :D) have such a gaming device which we can project the characters in the game card and fight in real battle .....:')

Anyway, the graphic for the movie is much better than the TV Series but TV series is really long ..... like 225 episodes (and I just passed the 100 mark :S) ...... It is a different kind of anime that I used to watched (robots and robots). So it is kind of interesting for me :D

I hope there is someone else out there share the same feelings as me.

It had been awhile ....

2009-09-28T06:32:00.000-07:00

It was a very busy year for me. I haven't update this blog for like 1 and half year! I can't believe that long.
Anyway, I am planning to start this blog again ..... bring it back to life.
But what to blog here? Definitely going to be on Anime, and toys that I have collected along the way.
So what is the recent watch anime? Hmm .... actually I have not watch a complete Anime for almost a year .... :p

The most recent 1 that I watch was Yu-Gi-Oh .... yes YU-GI-OH ..... you heard me right the first time! I know this is not a "new" anime release on the shelf ..... but I do find the story behind it is refreshing and entertaining :D

Some of the Macross toys which I bought recently

2008-02-02T08:21:00.000-08:00

Beside having the whole Macross Saga Series, I am also collecting those Macross Toy figures ..... espeacially Valkyrie Fighters.

This is some of the Macross collections I have (and it is still growing :P):
VF-1S Roy Focker:

VF-1A Hikaru Ichijyo:

Sick .....

2008-01-15T06:45:00.000-08:00

Sorry that I can't update much recently!
I am sick for 2 days now .... high fever and running nose ....
But then, I still want to keep the blog updated ......

Beside Macross Saga, I believe my next favorite will be Transformers! It is really a dream of any teenage boy, who have a car that can transform into a giant robot (hmm .... this seem like the human-movie Transformers 2007)!

I love Transformers as it is 1 of my favorite anime (still is). And now, I also have collected the whole series from Season 1 till 5.

Will share more on this later .....

This is 2 of the most famous Valkyrie Fighters

2008-01-09T09:24:00.000-08:00

This is VF-1S - the Skull Squadron leader Valkyrie Fighter

ANd with it is VF-1D - a very rare seen 2 seat Valkyrie Fighter .....

Further on Macross SDF

2008-01-09T09:12:00.000-08:00

Ok .... beside the owesome 3 mode Valkyrie Fighter, the Macross SDF (Super Dimension Fortress) also can be transform from the Super Space Carrier to a giant ROBOT!

There is nothing much from the Alien side (Zentradi) but they do have very cool robots (most is 2 legs monster).

I will try to capture some more of the screen shots and post it here!

p.s. I'm planning to rewatch the whole Macross SDF-1 again, maybe during this weekend! It is just 36 episodes (which is about 900 minutes, with 25 minutes each episode and now commercial break) YEAH!!!

More shots from Macross SDF-1

2008-01-05T09:18:00.000-08:00

A few more screen shot from Macross SDF-1
Here is the alien, Zentradi, mecha:

Some of the cut scenes From Macross SDF-1

2008-01-01T08:23:00.001-08:00

Here is some of the cut scene from Macross SDF-1 ... ...

This is from the opening and feature the VF-1J

This is VF-1D, a Valkyrie Fighter jet/robot in Macross. In Jet mode, it mimic F-14 Tomcat; and it have 3 transform mode: Jet, Gerwalk and Battroid (for more on this baby, check out here

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2007-12-31T08:47:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR

It had been a really good 2007, with so many new anime titles release and I bought a lot of Mecha/Robot from Macross Series, and also some Transformers figure. Will post some here when I have capture some photos.

What to look forward into 2008? Macross Frontier, Gundam 00, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicle series (still waiting for the producer to come out .... :()

So again ....... HAPPY NEW YEAR and GOOD HEALTH in 2008!

New Gundam Anime Series on the way!

2007-12-29T09:46:00.000-08:00

As I am a big fan of Mecha/Robot, I recently found out that there are a new version of Gundam anime, called "Gundam 00". The first season (25 episodes) is still in production and being air in Japan. This is the new release from Sunrise.

If you want to know more about this new Gundam Anime series, please check it out at wikipedia - (WARNING: SPOILER might be in the link!)

I just watched the first 3 episodes, and below is my opinions of the Anime:
1. Similarity with Gundam Wing
2. Graphics is really good, better than Gundam Wing (I only watch "Gundam", the original TV series, "Gundam Seed Destiny" and "Gundam Wing"
3. There seem to be a good story line (but need to see, I still prefer the story line in Gundam Wing)

Not sure when will this new anime complete ..... just hate to wait .... :D

I LOVE ANIME

2007-12-27T08:51:00.000-08:00

So far, I have just give synopsis about the Anime I either watched or bought ..... mostly bought but not watch yet :D

But I think I should also give some review or comments on the anime I had watched - but this is going to wait till next year (just a few more days :P)

Anyway, I first started to watch anime back in my childhood days when I was still about 5/6/7 years old. I can't remember the first anime I watched or followed, but I do remember what I told my mom - "I rather watch TV (at that time, only know is cartoon, but in fact most of them is Anime), then go for tuisyen!"

I believe the first Anime which I follow and watch it till the end and still in love with it is ........... Macross Saga.

I watched the first Season - Macross SDF-1, and Robotech (or some called it Mospeada, which is third in the Macross Saga), but I skipped the Robotech Master (this is the 2nd)! And now, I got a full series of it, a total of 85 episodes!!!
There is a few more spin-off from the Macross, which is Macross Zero (time before Macross SDF-1) and also Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles (after the Robotech aka Mospeada)!

Justification on legimaty of our DVDs

2007-11-30T06:25:00.000-08:00

We always receive the queries and doubt on the legimaty of our DVDs.

To fight against the priracy as well as to protect the buyers, our government has tighten the rules against the distributor. To obtain the legal distributorship in Malaysia, each of the title should comes with two different stickers issued by two different government agencies. It is part of the effort of our country to make sure the items available in the market are legitimate.

Front cover:
At the front cover, there will be a 'Hologram Sticker' which is issued by Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs.

Further information can be obtained at: http://www.kpdnhep.gov.my/index?cpath=67_101&pub=label_tulen

Back Cover:
At the back cover, there should have the name of the registered company, as well as the Perakuan B (certificate B). Certificate B is issued by FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia).

This certificate should come with the name of the company (should be SAME as printed at the back cover), as well as the title of the DVD (as printed at the front cover).

The website of this is
http://www.heritage.gov.my/kekkwa/index.php?bahan=viewbudaya.php?id=21

Budget Corner for Anime DVD

2007-11-30T05:52:00.000-08:00

Have been non-stop receiving the returned parcel from the post office world wide due to unclaimed from the buyers. Usually we will contact with the buyers soonest as possible. But there is always bundle of items yet to receive the further feedback from the buyers.

We strongly feel that it is NOT fair for us to resell it at its original price. Hence, we have decided to set up a BUDGET CORNER to resell those unclaim items at the lower selling price.

Sounds interesting? Of course... especially if you are on the tight budget to source for the suitable X'Mas present, or as your own collection at the marginal budget!

Grad it now from our store at :
http://stores.ebay.com/maskrekie-Charming4You_Budget-Corner

Some of the available titles at our budget corner:

1. Initial D First Stage DVD

2. Hellsing OVA - Digest for Fleaks DVD

Yamatonadeshiko Shichihenge/The Wallflower Complete DVD

2007-09-22T04:18:00.000-07:00

The Wallflower is about Sunako Nakahara, a girl who was called "ugly" by a boy, the first and only person to whom she confessed her love. This incident sparks a life change, and as a result Sunako shuns all forms of beauty, both in herself as well as in life. Concerned by her change for the worst, Sunako's aunt, the owner of a beautiful mansion where four very handsome students live, offers the guys free rent in her mansion if they can turn Sunako into a "perfect lady"

While the four of them manage to make Sunako physically beautiful enough to become a lady, the problem lies with her attitude and interests (which Sunako has no intention of changing). Up until the most recent release in the story, they've managed to convince Sunako's aunt that her niece is indeed a lady befitting the mansion in which they live (and prevent the rent from skyrocketing to triple the required amount). However, in reality, Sunako has not changed considerably.

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Bleach OVA : Memories of Nobody DVD

2007-09-22T00:59:00.001-07:00

Bleach: Memories of Nobody DVD (single disc)

In Karakura Town, there has been a sudden outbreak of unidentified spirits called "blanks" (vacnt souls) while in the sky of Soul Society, the real world has been reflected. A mysterious female, shinagami called Senna has appeared before Ichigo along with a man named Ganryu, leading a group called the "Dark Ones"......

We have other series of Bleach, such as the collection set of Bleach ( 3 box sets till date) and another OVA 0 the Sealed Sword available in our store.

Check it out today!

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Series of Transformers which you cant miss!!!

2007-08-07T10:20:00.000-07:00

1. Transformers Armada

Transformers: Armada follows the latest battle in the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as the two sides race to gain the allegiance of a newly discovered race of Transformers known as Mini-Cons. Set in the year 2010 it features old favourites like Megatron and Optimus Prime.

Much smaller than either the regular Transformers, the Mini-Cons can connect to their large counterparts granting them new abilities. Each Mini-Con enhances the power of a Transformer exponentially. If Megatron and the Decepticons collect all the Mini-Cons, Megatron will rule the universe. Our only chance for a peaceful cosmos is for Optimus Prime and the Autobots to defeat their enemies and free all Mini-Cons. But the Transformer God of Choas, Unicron plans to re-collect them all and then absorb them since they are his cells and rule the universe forever.

Further info:
1. English Dubbed/ Audio
2. Region All (kindly made sure your player is not hard coded)

2. Transformers Superlink (Energon)

Transformers: Energon, known in Japan as Transformer: Superlink , is the 2004-2005 Transformers toyline, animated series and comic book series, another co-production between Has bro and Takara and a direct sequel to Transformers: Armada. It is also the first Japanese TF show where the Transformers are CG, (computer-generated, in a cel-shaded technique similar to the Ziods anime) which was a trend that would continue into the next series, Transformers: Cybertron In this series the Transformer's big gimmicks are the Autobots' ability to combine with partners of the same size, the Decepticons' ability to use powered up forms, and the addition of Energon weapons and stars that can be placed on any Transformer. Mini-Cons, from the previous line, are still present, but all Mini-Con pegs are "dead," and do not activate a function on the toy.

Soon, the number of inexplicable deaths of reported criminals catches the attention of the International Police Organization and a mysterious detective known only as "L". L quickly learns that the serial killer, dubbed by the public as "Kira" (derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "Killer"), is located in Japan. L also concludes that Kira can kill people without laying a finger on them. Light realizes that L will be his greatest nemesis, and a race to prove mental superiority between the two begins.

Further info:
1. Japanese dubbed/ audio
2. English subtitle (7/10)
3. Region All (kindly made sure your player is not hard coded)

3. Transformers Season Two

With the series having proved a great success, the second season was created with the intent of getting the series into syndication, and hence consisted of a mammoth 49 episodes, bringing the total produced up to the required number of 65. Whereas the first season had functioned episodically, but also had a general continuity to its episodes, requiring that they be viewed in a certain order, Season 2 and its syndication goals saw this method of storytelling dropped in favor of single-episode tales mostly without lasting repercussions, which could hence be generally watched in any order that networks chose to air them in. These episodes often served to spotlight single characters and flesh them out more, and Season 2 certainly needed that, given that it introduced a slew of new troops - although this was one of the stranger things the cartoon added, as it offered no explanation for where any of these new characters came from.

Further info:
1. English dubbed/ audio
2. Region All (made sure your DVD player is not hard coded)

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World of Ghibli Studio Collection

2007-08-07T10:09:00.000-07:00

1. Castle in the Sky (Laputa)

The film opens with a brief scene (detailed below) in which Sheeta, the heroine of the story, falls from a giant airship. This is followed by the title and opening credits, in which the Legend of Laputa is told through a series of short animations.

According to the legend, man was fascinated with the sky. Humans created increasingingly sophisticated modes of transportation, ranging from small aircraft to huge airships, employing many different means of levitating the craft from the ground. This eventually led to flying cities and fortresses, and soon, the skies were filled with such cities. Over time, the cities came crashing back to the ground, forcing the survivors to live on the ground once again.

One city, Laputa, is said to remain in the sky, concealed within the swirling clouds of a violent thumderstorm known as the Dragon's Nest. While most people consider it to be a myth, some believe the legend is true and have sought to find the ancient city.

Further information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_in_the_Sky

1. Tales from Earthsea -the latest long awaited production by Ghibli Studio

Enter a dark, magical world of dragons and sorcery in Studio Ghibli's blockbuster animated epic Tales from Earthsea. Adapted from Ursula K. Le Guin's beloved children's fantasy book series, Tales from Earthsea marks the phenomenal directorial debut of Miyazaki Goro, the son of the legendary Miyazaki Hayao. Complex and compelling, Tales from Earthsea presents a sweeping, fantastical story about a young prince's journey through darkness and redemption.

A mysterious force is disturbing the natural balance in the land of Earthsea. Dragons are feuding, magic is dying, and the whole of humanity is falling into chaos. Haunted by inner demons, Prince Arren (voiced by Okada Junichi) stabs his father and runs away with the king's sword. He finds friendship and protection with kind-hearted master wizard Ged and a strange young girl named Therru. A shadow, however, continues to haunt Arren, drawing him to the evil sorcerer Cob whose quest for immortality is destroying the balance between the realm of the living and dead. To save Earthsea, Arren must stop Cob, but he himself is falling into darkness.

More overtly dark in theme than previous Ghibli works, Tales from Earthsea is certainly equally amazing in terms of animation and design. Grand castles, medieval towns, stretching deserts, raging oceans, and idyllic countrysides vibrantly come alive on screen in rich strokes and seas of aqua and crimson. The release of a Studio Ghibli film is always a big event in Japan, and Tales of Earthsea was no exception. The film topped the box office for four weeks and earned over $60 million overall, proving that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

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Kotetsushin Jeeg / Steel God Jeeg Complete DVD (13 eps in 2 discs)

2007-08-07T10:02:00.000-07:00

Kotetsushin Jeeg / Steel God Jeeg Complete DVD (13 eps in 2 discs)

The story of Kotetsushin Jeeg takes place fifty years after the original and features a new cast of characters—primarily the new main character Kenji Kusanagi, a high school student who becomes Kotetsushin Jeeg to fight the sudden reappearance of "Haniwa Genjin" ("Haniwa Phantom Gods", or clay robots) from the Jamada Empire ruled by Queen Himika. Other characters include Tsubaki Tamashiro (grandaughter of Miwa Uzuki); and Ky? Misumi. Other main characters from the original series also appear.

Further info:
1. Japanese dubbed/ audio
2. Subtitle : English (understandable (7/ 10), Chinese and Malay
3. Region : All (kindly made sure that your player is not hard coded)

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Something about our DVDs

2007-07-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

We always receive the queries and doubt on the legimaty of our DVDs available in Malaysia.

Selling pirated DVDs is against the law of our country. Each of the anime titles which is available in the major stores in our country come with the "Original Label" issued by our government.

Further information on the Original Label can be obtained at: http://www.kpdnhep.gov.my/index?cpath=67_101&pub=label_tulen

Chobits- One of the Classic Anime

2007-07-23T17:33:00.000-07:00

1. Chobits

In al alternate present day, we have computers known as Persocoms that can be designed to look like to figures, animals even people. Our Story focusses on one such Persocom named Chi and her new owners, Hideki Motosuwa, who is too broke to buy one and yet is lucky enought o have found Chi in the trash. But when Hideki turns Chi on for the first time, something strange occurs. Without her OS, Chi should not be able to be as cognizant as she acts. What is this mysterious persocom and why was she in the trash? Hideki has a mystery to unfold and still pass his classes at the same time.

Further info:
1. English Dubbed / Audio
2. Region All (make sure your player supports it, not hard coded)

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