Nickelodeon Slime Cup Run 2017 (May 28, 2017)

After seeing commercials of it on the Nickelodeon channel, my son said to his mom, “Mama, I want to get three tickets.  One for me. One for Mama. One for Dada.” Next thing we knew, we were at McKinley West, Taguig City, Philippines for the Nickelodeon Slime Cup Run 2017!  As 4K double loop run participants, weContinue reading “Nickelodeon Slime Cup Run 2017 (May 28, 2017)”

A Grendizer kind of day: Review of Takara Tomy Arts Super Figure Collection Grendizer UFO Gashapons (May 7, 2017)

Exposure to the past In my book, part of being a good parent is taking the initiative to expose your children to the things that you grew up with.  There are quite a few, starting with: Values, Customs, Interests, etc. Did I say interests? Back in the Betamax days and when I was still in singleContinue reading “A Grendizer kind of day: Review of Takara Tomy Arts Super Figure Collection Grendizer UFO Gashapons (May 7, 2017)”

The difference between single issues and trade paperbacks and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Non-spoilers) (April 25, 2017)

As part of my education as an aspiring comic book writer, I have made it a point to find time to listen to the creative process of other writers.   It is a mandate has also made me more open to the idea of reading books that fall outside the Marvel and DC Comics spectrum.[i]  This will beContinue reading “The difference between single issues and trade paperbacks and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Non-spoilers) (April 25, 2017)”

Review: 10th Christmas Toys & Collectibles Fair 2015 (December 13, 2015)

This year’s Christmas Toys & Collectibles Fair 2015 at the SM Megatrade Hall 2 ended up being a simple pick up run[i] unlike in year’s past.  The lines on the last day were sparse–the likely result of rolling in a little past 10 am–and I wasn’t complaining.  If you’ve had any experience in these types of events,Continue reading “Review: 10th Christmas Toys & Collectibles Fair 2015 (December 13, 2015)”