Transformers Masterpiece MP-08 Grimlock by TakaraTomy

Got this long awaited masterpiece like 1 month ago. Grimlock has always been my favorite among the Autobots and the fact that he has gotten the Masterpiece line of toy's treatment is a must buy for me. He was among some of the dinobots built by Autobots to fight the Decepticons. They're power... but not very bright. :p

It's my third Masterpiece actually, first one is Optimus Prime, 2nd Starscream and now Grimlock.

Well, I must say that this is among the easiest masterpiece to transform. But that didn't really kills the fun though but I would hope that they make it slightly more complex but anyway, its good enough for what it is.

In dinomode, he has jaws which u can bend open and press 1 button at the side of his cheek to spring the jaws close.

Some transparent plastic reveals his neck circuits and pipes

You can also pop open the top of the head and twist the transparent eyes pieces to change his eyes color, blue for normal and red for fierce mode. Neat!

He also has moveable neck that can twist some 360degrees which also connects to the part of the tail which u can twist slightly that moves the neck and thus the head around.

I'm not too sure bout this gimmick as its not that interesting and tend to cause the head to sway a bit out of place when u really want to just position him to look straight.

His dino arm claws are really sharp! kids look out, perhaps its adviceable to close the claws inward to prevent any unwanted injuries.

Both his feet are actually the arms for robot mode. Looks kinda big. nice... got gold colored claws.

One thing I would like to point out is that he comes with some accessories. Except for the gun and the mighty sword, the rest is just ..well... see for yourself.

The apron, bow tie... the tray with some nicely designed glasses... and suddenly he's a dino-waiter... zzz

Any drink sir?

And.. a helmet obviously to transfer some IQs into his little brain. :p

Transformation's is pretty straight forward for most part, the most complex portion would be the tail to fold inwards and bend a little to form his legs.

The rest is pretty much just flip out his fist from his dino foot.

Open up dino chest to reveal his robo head and shift the bottom part of dino to form robo's chest piece.

The dino head just fold to the back and viola... Grimlock in robot mode!

In robot mode, he has the flip at the back of his head to change his eye piece colors too (red and blue). His right fist's fixed in grip mode except the thumb, this is cause they built a red LED in inside which u can turn on by pressing a button at the back of his right shoulder. When u attach his transparent sword or twin laser blaster it actually causes the light to travel up and light the entire weapon in red glow. pretty neat.

Shoulder's ball jointed for some 360degrees turn, quite stiff... shows that he's very muscular indeed.

Chest piece are gold color with the Autobot insignia displays in robot mode but hidden away during dino mode. Legs are ratchet join which as we know is very stiff which allows some dynamic pose for the robot, check out some shots that shows him positioning on 1 feet.

That's just about it. I like it very much, can't wait for the next masterpiece line up. :) Thanks for reading.

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梁靜茹 - 靜茹 & 情歌 檳城簽唱會 @ Queensbay Mall @ 24th Apr 2009

Last friday when I was getting ready to go back, I heard Amy said that 梁靜茹 Fish Leong was going to appear in Queensbay mall for her upcoming promo tour.

Managed to find some posters of the concert, those who're interested can have a look here :-
I was actually a bit reluctant but since I've never seen here in real life before but since Amy agreed to go there with me then off we go lo... at least I dun have to stand there n wait like a dummy. :p

We purchased her album for RM35 and got a free poster. Opened it up and took out the booklet to let her sign later. She's the first female artist that I managed to get autographs for... previously I've gotten Leo Ku, Lee Hom and Gary Chow's signature before. :)

After purchasing the album, it was only 6:00 so we head for lunch but later came back around 7 and found that the stage area was moderately queue-up with fans. -_-, so have to stand at the right side of the stage and wait.

She's getting ready at the backstage

Fish was not that late, I know that artists tend to appear later than the scheduled time, she was there around 7:40pm + ? which is not that bad... :)

the host of the night was MyFm's dj - Royce. He looked quite tall and slim..

She appeared and sang her album's hit song - 如果沒有 and later on, played 1 game with 2 selected audience.

See some of the fans from her fansclub - MyFisHome waving the banner and fishes~

The game was to perform a duet song from her new album titled - "PK" which she sang with Gary Chow.

靜茹 selecting lucky participant

That guy audience's key was waaaaay out and Fish actually skipped 1 short phrase before starting to sing.. LOL, the second participant girl sounded way better and actually quite nice :) After the guy sang, Royce said "faster pick up your keys..." then we're all like... keys? Royce: "cos they're all fallen apart...", haha.. very cold and cruel but true to the point.

They each received a single cd signed by Fish there on the spot. :)

Shortly after that the autograph session began and I passed my camera to WH who happened to be there to help me snap a few shots while I was up there on the stage. :p

Mission completo!

Thanks to WH for the snaps~~~

Here's the CD cover of her autographs! hahhahaa... nice! Those who haven't listen to her latest album (梁靜茹 - 靜茹&情歌 別再為他流淚) should go ahead and have a look, its recommended. :)

靜茹 posing with fans club fans

梁靜茹 waved goodbye~ bye!

Center of the stage taken around 7:10pm... getting more n more crowded as we reached 7:30pm

P/S: excuse some of the photo, Fish only turned very few times over to the right side of the stage where we stood and too late to shift to other position... -_-!
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