Toys N Panzers

My Piece of Manliness!

2011-11-12T02:43:00.000+08:00

On this part starts my next rant, sentiments and

whatever on "V"

I had my fantasies on what if Solid Snake pits himself against these Lizards.

Holy Gwoka-moley !

The Man Snake versus the Alien Snake ! Ha Ha Ha !

Snake will shove his piece of MANLY SOCOM into that beatch's mouth.

Scream ! Beeeatch !

YESH ! THE SOCOM !

( To be the exact, the H&K MK23 is one of the Manliest Piece used in the face of warfare)

This piece of Crock-Ass is for PUSSY Pricks !

Maybe I am an asshole.but alien bashing can be ridiculous at times >:)

When I was a boy watching weekly episodes of V then, I would concoct 101 plans to bash these f**king aliens in.

From bombing their ship's reactors to just staging a shootout at their bases.

When you get to Hell,

Tell 'em I sent you and you will get a GROUP DISCOUNT !!!

Then comes my next part of this fabulous, ludicrous entry:

UFO: Enemy Unknown

Okay. That is my next coming part.

V

2011-11-02T01:42:00.002+08:00

"V" was one of the most highly watched TV Series in the 1980s.

It portrays in a time when a fleet of space ships comes into Earth and its inhabitants looking like Humans asking to be friends.

Over the period of time, these Human looking Extra-terrestrials are more than what they seemed to be.

They are a race of reptilian beings who sought to occupy the Earth, strip the resources and make every living things on it their source of food.

( Of course, a gun fan would say: "The Perfect Time to use the Beowulf, D.E and the Barrett Fifty ! Big reptiles like Crocs have scaly skins that is bullet and knife resistant.....go figure.....)

AND Man was the main course!

Of course like any good entertaining show, the Human are not going bend over and surrender.

They form underground Resistance network all the planet to resists and drive these invaders.

It was cool and kickass !

Unfortunately, the Humans lacked a vital component to defend themselves from the second invasion;
A Planetary Defense Network.

An array of Planet-borne weaponry installed on various continents would deter any space borne invading force from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

The show's maker used a vital of Earth's history to draw ideas from. World War 2
The "Lizards" as these beings are known by the humans, are an allegory to the Nazis.
Their stripping of Earth's resources is liken to the Nazis occupying European countries to strip their ores and coal mines to fuel their War Machine.

Of course, the most chilling of all; Humans being rounded up and then frozen, packed to be sent back to the Lizards' home world as FOOD !

That idea came from the Holocaust, when Non-Aryan race are being exterminated, the remains being used for fertilizers, hairs used as socks, skin for lamp shades.

That's not all.

V also shows Human Collaborators working with the Lizards for their own ends,
Very similar to the WW2 Axis Collaborators.

It was so thought provoking that it hit a raw nerve.

Some viewers are saying Robin Maxwell ( the show's character who had an affair with the extra-terrestrial) should be shot dead and tossed into the streets as an example.

Yes, it was that fierce.

Congrats to these guys !

2011-10-31T10:57:00.000+08:00

Congrats to these folks for making an effort on WW2 Costuming awareness !
At least, "Not So Well Informed People" will not make fun or call the authorities for trivial reasons.

"Police !!! I See Axis Soldiers! I feel scared.....Arrest them!"

"Call the SWAT ! Call the commandos! Call the National Guards!"

*Mass hysteria, Cats and Dogs, Human sacrifice....you get my idea*

No, they are not. They are just WW2 Re-Enactment Costumers.

UNDERSTAND !?

No ? Then you have an Adamantium armoured skull......

My Apologies

2011-10-31T10:41:00.002+08:00

I have been very busy for the past 8 months or so.

I have not be able to find time to blog......

It has been a very trying past 10 months.

Just finished a Nerf Game, "NerfSG Helloween 2011"

Here are some of the pics;

From now on, I will more concentrate my own blog on my findings, ideas and hobbies related things.

I will be keeping my own business separated as of now.

The Water Margin / Shui Hu Zhuan / 水浒传 ( The Rant Part 1)

2011-03-10T02:50:00.002+08:00

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Margin
The Water Margin ( 水浒传) (also known as Outlaws of the Marsh, All Men Are Brothers, Men of the Marshes, or The Marshes of Mount Liang) is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Shi Nai An, the novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty period of Chinese history.

This is in my eyes the MOST MANLIEST story I ever seen.

It is the Western equivalent of Robin Hood and his merry men.

The sad part is how the once proud Song Dynasty is being subverted by crooked politicians to further their own selfish means. ie, Legally funneling state monies to their own pockets, getting money from shady two-bit character in order to ignore unsavoury activities and intentionally suppressing honest opinion & people.

WELL, SCREW THAT.

Yes, I am dead pissed. Hey, its history / fiction, no need to be upset.
True, it is just a story. But the underlying principal is REAL.

As real as my Private Parts that defines my gender!

108 characters one way or another was framed by scumbags lower than Man-wank in a sewer drain, they form a league of insurgents to fight against these scuzz balls and their goons.

They are not exactly saints to begin with. They Booze, they raved and they are considered as vigilantes by today's standards.

Sometimes, it is hard for me to see who is the ASSHOLE.

Gao Chiu ( the soccer star turn politician) and his bunch of S.O.Bs or Song Chiang and his band of brigands.

Yes, I was dead pissed as the story goes.

Hey, which decent minded soul would not ?

Corruption, Decadence, Mass plundering/looting by civil servants and the commoners are too dead scared to oppose.

** Foul Language alert **

Gao Chiu's bastard ilk, Gao Ya Nei actually boasted he being related to Gao Chiu, CAN get away to crimes like robbing, stealing and basically everything that is defined as crime in the book of common law.

What is this ?
This is BULLCRAP, Excrement coming from my diarrhea infested rear-end!

Gao Chiu; even though you are fictional character.
You make me SICK. I will vomit my 10 years worth of puke on your name!

More coming later......

We are Back !

2011-03-09T01:58:00.001+08:00

After a long period of hiatus, the Tactical Costumers are Back!

Credit to Jared and Barry

More details in here!

http://black-technology.com/forum/the-tactical-club/upcoming-events-soy-and-acgcomifest/440/

Gun-Chain

2011-01-03T12:48:00.003+08:00

Available now @

Gift Greetings, Great World City #02-37

Black Tactical @ Funan IT Mall #05-40

Gift Greetings, Serangoon Nex #04-07

2010-12-24T13:02:00.000+08:00

People, People!

All is not doom & gloom.

I am sure we can have alternate hobbies for the moment.
I will begin:

We have a shipment of Gun Themed keychains recently.
(I prefer to call them: "Gun-Chain" for that hint of manliness! )

I am sure the creative ones will modify them for many purposes.

Like necklaces for those BAD-ASS ones, Keychain being the most common, tagchains for the bags and wear them on Nerfs!

Toy N Panzer Works Under Revamp from Dec 2010 to Jan 2011

2010-12-15T16:29:00.001+08:00

We will be under going a biz revamp from Dec 2010 to Jan 2011.

Thank you, all valued customers / partners for the past 2 years of support.

(NO! We are not going bust! It is just a re-inventing of our biz.)

Counter Strike Online in SG

2010-10-25T15:48:00.000+08:00

CS Online Launch Party

Location: Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street
B1-02/03/04A
Singapore 188021

Date: 30th October 2010

Time: 12pm - 5pm

Details; Click Here !
Come dressed up as your favorite CSO character and stand a chance to enter our lucky draw!

Be creative and add a twist to your costume to catch our judges' eye!

Winning
Drop by our launch party between 4pm-5pm!

Mingle around the crowd and pull out all your cool poses!

Our Judges will be hidden among the crowd.
Catch their eye and you might just be the winner!

3 best dressed will be handpicked from the crowd by our judges!
Best dressed will be decided by the audience.

Judging Criteria
Best overall construction and finish of a costume made by a male or female competitor.

Theme
Counter-Strike Online Characters (inclusive of CT/T/Females/Zombies)

Toy N Panzer Works Show Room

2010-10-25T15:41:00.002+08:00

We have a show-room of sorts @ Funan IT Mall, #05-40 to showcase what we do.

It is open from 12pm to 8 pm daily.

Once again, Toy N Panzer Work thank all who contributed to our continued existence.

You will not find us lacking in SG!

Excerpets from the Event ! (@ Funan IT Mall from 7 to 10 Oct 2010)

2010-10-13T23:00:00.001+08:00

Here are the pics taken from the event.

Event @ Funan this weekend !

2010-10-08T23:01:00.003+08:00

We and Black Tactical are having an event of Fun , Costumes and Replicas @ Funan Digital IT mall

It is called "Fantasies Come Alive !"

Why the long wait ?

2010-09-23T12:10:00.000+08:00

This time of the month, it would seemed that much of my business partners are reorganising their stores.

Might as well, Commonwealth Games & Asian Games are back to back.
The 2 countries who played hosts have stepped up the Custom checks and are causing a huge pile-up at the respective Customs Checkpoints.

Hence the deliveries are running late......

My apologies for the delay.....

Ludi-Arma-Phobia

2010-07-15T11:27:00.002+08:00

I made this word up: "Ludi-Arma-phobia"
( in approximate Latin= Fear of Toy Weapon)

It is a "mental disturbance characterized by irrational aversion to toy weapons".

The most common manifestation of "Ludi-Arma-phobia" is the idea

that toy weapon possess a will of their own, apart from that of their user.

True medical phobias of toy weapons can exist, but are unusual.
From bad experiences and so on. To be fair.

This types of people are in a way outrageous fear-mongerers,

and as being irrationally fearful. ie, Mis / Ill informed people.

I have been getting feedback like:

1.) it is immoral to expose minor to violence.

2.) it is simply wrong to handle guns be it , toys or not.

3.) I will get a heart attack when I see people with weapons! ( I am serious, I was exposed that quote.)

First of all, to clear the mis-conception:

This is a hobby like Tamiya , Hasegawa or Monogram modeling.

These model makers have been making models of military hardware since 1980s or earlier.

We are just doing similar things except it is modeling with replica non firing weapons.

Repeat again; it is a hobby. There isn't a need to be serious. Of course, responsible handling is called for. This will be touched on later.

Someone asked me once if I knew the difference between a civilian and a citizen.
A citizen has the courage to make safety and responsibility of the society their personal aim.

A civilian knows nothing and is let around by the nose blindly. The bottom line, weapons; be it real or not, has to be handled with responsibly and account-ably.

Since we all recite the Pledge- "We the Citizens of......"
Unless one is a parrot, read my definition on what is a Citizen.

TGX 2010

2010-07-14T12:46:00.001+08:00

Yes! We were at TGX 2010, Singapore Expo 6B from 9 July 2010 to 11 July 2010.

It is an honour bestowed on us, two times over Toys N Panzer Works, one in 2009 and now in 2010.

It is a MARK OF HONOUR that we are not some 2 bit, shady dealer.
We walk with our heads high and will not shrink from unknown challenges.

Once again, Singapore Cosplay Club and their people, we thank them for their help.
Without them, there will not be us here! :)
Here is their forum: http://www.sgcosplay.com/

Japan Romance and Cosfest 2010

2010-07-06T14:51:00.000+08:00

Yes, we were there !
It represent a milestone for us as Orchard Rd area has always been a challenge for us to do our wares! :)

Now to the Greatest Event for June July 2010 period: Cosfest 2010 !

The Long awaited pictures of Starfest 2010

2010-06-23T11:42:00.001+08:00

Pardon for the long delay as I was sick and need to attend some urgent matters.

Here is it !

It was great event with foam battle being fought after closing time.
Thanks to the Starfest Organisers for their generosity !

Enter The Fer De Lance !

2010-06-18T02:34:00.003+08:00

The Fer De Lance named after the following:

The Tip of the Lance in French = Literally the "iron of the lance."

Ferum = Iron in Latin.

A symbolic meaning of the "Tip of the Spear"; the cutting edge of research / warfare / knowledge.

- Increased Accuracy
- Increased Flight time
- Safety Crumple Zone dart head like Volvo cars
- More predictable flight path
- Bright colours for easy detection after game

All listed retailer will be having them soon!

http://black-tactical.com/
http://www.toyplaza.blogspot.com/
http://guerrillagames.blogspot.com/
Gift Greeting- Great World City, #02-37, Tel: 6887 5069

Sorry, the Flu bug has got me!

2010-06-17T09:14:00.001+08:00

I wanted to update but I am down with fever these days.....

Sorry about it!

Will update as soon as I am well!

2010-05-21T12:30:00.006+08:00

I am so sorry for the long delay in between, as I am extremely busy trying to source for new items.

I am pleased to announce that that there will be
a host of " Kick-Ass " stuffs coming this June 2010 period.

We & Black Tactical will be featured at:

STARFEST

Singapore Cosplay Club

Dates: 31st May 2010 - 6th June 2010 (anime/toy fair)
Venue: Funan Digital Life Mall
Time: 11am - 8.00pm

See you there!

Modding Tools

2010-03-19T02:27:00.000+08:00

These are the tools essential for the purpose of modding.

Silencer Mod 2

2010-03-18T18:22:00.000+08:00

I got from hardware store

It is an approx. 10mm wide, can pass as 9mm caliber replica! (Fake one, make believe)

Use HOT glue or "Goop" to hold the nut in place.

Place the two halves backs, use strong glue like super glue to steady the two into place.
If you are feeling "extra", sand the seams smooth & flush to be rid of the glue marks.
Use grade "320" sandpaper or fine metal file to do.

Any gaps, use modeling putty to fill the gaps. Again, sand the traces smooth after the putty has set.

The cap of the sliencer can taken over. Carefully pry it out.

An opened silencer.

Use HOT glue or "Goop" to apply the insides.

Insert the Bolt into the silencer case before closing.

Adjust accordingly.
Wait 24 hours before following up on paint job.

Now the glue is 80% set.
Let's see if the idea works.

Screw in slowly

Sucess! It is in!

Silencer Mod

2010-03-18T18:09:00.002+08:00

I know that you guys out there have been asking how you make the silencer removable ?

Well, I have been at work hard.
And I have came up with these two methods for doing.

This is one way of two ways I did:

Adding a coupler joint for the sliencer, screw in the silencer for that assassin mood!

This is 12.7mm coupler ; saw off the hexagon end.

The sawn off end file it to smooth edge and use super glue or Loctite to attach the pistol.

This coupler is used to stick the other end of the silencer.

This is the end result.

Screwing in.......

And done.

Now for a paint job........

Now undergoing paint job. Using metallic black and then dull with "dull lacquer".

I have not screwed in the silencer yet as the paint have not set yet.

Workshop Session Coming soon!

2010-03-17T13:24:00.000+08:00

Military-Simulation
Costuming Workshop Session

Tentative Date: Late May 2010, Weekend.
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Location: To be Announced

More details coming soon in April 2010.

Where can I get them?

2010-02-25T12:14:00.003+08:00

This is a reminder for all, who wanna know where get our stuffs :)

1.) Gift Greeting;
Great World City, #02-37.
Tel: 6887 5069

2.) Black Technology;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.
http://black-technology.com

3.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

4.) GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607
http://guerrillagames.blogspot.com

5.) Custom Workz
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068
http://www.custom-workz.blogspot.com/

6.) Toys Plaza
#02-11, Coronation Shopping Plaza,
587 Bukit Timah Road
Tel: 64683045
http://www.toyplaza.blogspot.com/

Sniper Rifle! / 今晚打老虎!

2010-02-05T14:30:00.002+08:00

They are available at Gift Greeting @ Great World City , Black Tech and other known retailers like Guerrilla Games!

Customized Replica is the theme!

2010-02-05T14:26:00.000+08:00

I have customized these as an inspiration to all who wanna do more than just keeping the toy replicas as collectible. With a bit of technical know how, anyone can do just as easily as long as patience is the key.

We are on Face Book!

2010-01-29T14:02:00.002+08:00

Toys N Panzer Works Facebook Page

Yes, we are on Face Book now!
Head there for ideas, suggestions and talk cock, sing song!

Tactical Lights , 1911 & Kimber

2010-01-20T12:20:00.003+08:00

I have just got the Light that functions like the ones used by Special Forces, SWAT and L4D.

At a fraction of the cost sold!

It is bright, it is versatile and it is ubiquitous.

The 1911 pistol themed foam blaster! Yes, you can use it for Foam Blaster Games / Battles! It is compatible to major brands of foam darts. In case, anyone needs refill ammo.

TnPz will taking part in the SOY 2010

2010-01-09T02:31:00.006+08:00

Yes! We are Part of this event!

http://soy-japtsubasa.net/

Details as follows:

Date: 30th January 2010

Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

(Exact location to be released at a later date)

Admission Fee:

$5 (Door)

$3 (Pre-order)

*Ngee Ann Polytechnic students are eligible for $3 tickets if they present their Student Cards at the door.
Facebook link to this event!
Featuring Customised "Named" Replicas!
In honour of the legendary founders of Rome!
( I wanted to name them Ekans & Arbok at first!)
This one, I thought of it from MASK ( a cartoon from 1980s), Sly Rax from V.E.N.O.M !

This one I named this in honour of Resident Evil's Famed
"Samurai's Edge",
The Highlander's Dirk

Swords!!!

2010-01-06T23:37:00.004+08:00

The Prop swords after paint spray job!

I wanna go about in my shorts and scream:

THIS IS SPARTA!!!

This is 1 idea I would like to share; I used the gas / pipe chamber in my flat as a place to hang the replicas up for drying of paint jobs. I know that newspaper takes up space and sometimes they stick on the replicas.

I did a gold spray on the handle of the Cutlass.

My completed Cutlass !

This is my completed Falchion....somehow people will label it; "the Parang Toh" !

Call for Reason

2009-12-29T09:48:00.003+08:00

We appreciate our valued customer base highly.

At the same time, we appeal to all to exercise some form of self-restraint on asking of very realistic toy replica weapons.

As we are always under scrutiny by the authority & the media.

Once our name is reported due to negative publicity or police report, it will be very difficult for us to continue to grow and attract new hobbyists to write for us knowing how timid and conservative Singaporeans are by nature.

We sincerely urge you to follow these simple guidelines when posting comments here:

1. Please do not post any comments discussing race and religion in a potentially inflammatory manner. What is “acceptable” to you may be considered as ”offensive” to others.

2. If you are going to quote any names, please make sure you are able to substantiate your allegations.

3. Please do not say "I have XXX place with XXX price & XXX shop is overcharging me!"
We assure you that we are using official channels to import and do provide a channel for you to change if any physical defect is detected.
These "Tiow Lao Heh" (Liqudated stocks) may come from unofficial channels like no declaration to customs or available in limited amount; once sold off, no more will be brought in.
Companies / Trader like these types are no more interested in your requests of bringing in more types than knowing alien languages.
If you want voice any request, e mail to us.

4. While we understand your unhappiness and frustration against the laws & regulations or irresponsible individuals, please do not go to the extent of “harassing” in real life.

5. Ultimately, this modelling scene is still in its infantile stage of development.
Our circle of interests still lags far behind the mainstream.

6. Above all, use your toy replica in a socially Responsible manner. This is Singapore. If this is USA and you show your piece by pointing at members of the public, you can be shot and it is by no fault of the law enforcement agent for injuring / killing the individual in name of public safety.

Right now, our priority is just to survive and we hope you will support us and keep us in operation for as long as possible so that we can develop and bring in more cool models in the future.

Episode 0.5

2009-12-26T09:31:00.001+08:00

I had to do Episode 0.5 to satisfy people's craving on vital subject.....

Toys god of War Debut !

2009-12-26T03:53:00.002+08:00

An Introduction of the Toys God of War, a mock persona of Replica Weapons & Knowledge

My Prop Job !

2009-12-25T01:55:00.005+08:00

I have made prop jobs from these two.

I have always encouraged creativity.

However, I will condone / condemn creativity used for causing public nuisance and unlawful purposes.

The Formal Introduction of the Colt 1911 Foam Blaster

2009-12-18T01:13:00.004+08:00

SixShot is someone I know well, and he is doing an introduction and a demo of a very unusual design foam blaster.

Pistol-calypse NOW!

2009-12-01T12:59:00.006+08:00

The Latest Shipment of Toy Replica Pistols has arrived !

They will be available at

1.) Black Tactical; http://black-tactical.com/

2.) Gift Greetings; Great World City, #02-37,

Tel: 6887 5069 and other retail stores by this week !

Great City Toy Atrium Event!

2009-11-30T14:32:00.002+08:00

This Event will be from 26 Nov 2009 to 28 Dec 2009.

Great place to get your toys and gifts this coming X'mas!

The "Sabot" foam dart is Born!

2009-11-25T11:03:00.003+08:00

The foam dart with accuracy above all the current ones is now in EXISTENCE!

They will be sold at Gift Greetings, Black Tactical and so on.

We are still Kicking!

2009-11-23T16:59:00.008+08:00

Toys N Panzers Works was featured with Black Tactical at AFA 09!

We are still kicking and alive!

Gift Greetings will be having an atrium event on 26th Nov 2009 to 28 Dec 2009.

Toy N Panzers Works will featured along dozens of others at Great World City!

See you there!

Flashlight Tagging

2009-11-05T09:56:00.003+08:00

A kind Customer suggested to me this game to be played with the Tactical light:

Flashlight tag, also called "Army Tag", "Spotlight" and "German Spotlight"
is a game played at night.

Rather than physically "tagging" (that is akin to like playing catching in local Singaporean term), the 'Catcher' player tags by shining a flashlight beam on other players.

The 'Catcher' player is required to correctly call out the name of the person being tagged while the light shines on them.

When a caught player becomes the new 'Catcher',
while others are played "Police and Thief" style, when a caught player is sent to 'jail' and must be rescued to return to the field of play.

He used it on his son's birthday party as a way of training his son's memory by remembering his friends' name.

Hey! It is a good idea for ice breaking for companies, team building and party games.

Affordable Tactical Light made available!

2009-10-29T15:26:00.005+08:00

Zombies Apocalypse NOW!

2009-10-08T01:27:00.006+08:00

I got this book from Kinokuniya Orchard

I wanna go into the mood of L4D / Left 4 Dead for this Halloween!

It's not bad on the subject of prepping yourself for a "Zombie Apocalypse."

Toy N Panzer Works has just the weapons for those wanna annihilate "Zombies" this coming Halloween 09!

The Katana:

Ranks 1st on Zombie dicing; its blade can cut thru' the toughest organic fiber the undead can offer!

If you are into other weapons, we also have Scimitars, Falchions & Cutlass.

Perfect to that chop, sock and dice of Zombies into "Chop Suey"!

Then comes the Firearms; the most important of all Zombies Busting arsenal!

The AK-47 and the other variants like the Galil ( it is modelled exactly like '47 except it is not made in USSR!)

It is considered the best Assault Rifle ever made, heavier than the M-16 and its variants, the '47 is known its rugged characteristics and sturdy form. Simple construction allows it to function no matter what (includes covered in Zombie goo.....) or dunching the Zombie's head with the butt.

The Shotgun

This baby reigns supreme against the living dead!

It can take a gnashing zombie's head off clean off. :)

The Pistols ( We have too many to name!)

When grabbed by a zombie, it can be used to shoot the 'ead off !

For all great anti-undead busting fun, you can get at the following places:

1.) Gift Greeting;
Great World City, #02-37.
Tel: 6887 5069

2.) Black Tactical;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.
http://black-tactical.com/

3.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

4.) GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607

5.) Custom Workz
http://www.custom-workz.blogspot.com/
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068

6.) Dreamtoysproject
Block 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #04-178
Singapore 150125

http://www.dreamtoysproject.com/

How to Remove the Air Restrictor in the Big Bad Bow

2009-09-29T11:01:00.002+08:00

The laser pointer is available at Black Tactical.

The Big Bad Bow can be modified for fire sucker, velcro or stream line darts-

1.) Saw away 1/2 of the nozzle (also the Air Restrcitor will fall out)

2.) Using a 12.7 mm aluminium pipe cover the tail end to be inserted with scotch tape or black tape. This'll get you an air tight seal.

3.) Use black tape to Tamp / tighten the firing end more by lining the insides. This will get you an even air tight seal. The dart will be sucked in when you primed it.

4.) Caution: do not dry fire or fire on empty. I have people who modded it, cracked the air-chamber shaft from dry firing.

5.) This modded BBB will get you a 9m range flat trajectory and an acuuracy of +/- 1 to 2 inch within an area of 10 inches square area.

Currently on stock clearance for $24 each!

Interested ?

Email : dragonleo@ gmail.com

How to Remove the Air Restrictor in a SDL Foam Blaster

2009-09-29T10:37:00.003+08:00

1.) Open up the Laserfinder

2.) Unscrew the 2 screws holding the plunger.

3.) Use a firm knife to separate the seams carefully or use hot water & submerge the tube under for 5 to 10 mins. then twist to separate.

4.) The Air Restrictor looking like this will fall out.

5.) Put the remaining parts back and enjoy!

6.) The Pistol Blaster of SDL is also the same layout from the inside. So the same method can be used.

7.) Lube the O ring with Cooking Oil ( Eco-friendly )for smooth action.

8.) If you want, calibrate your laser sight at the same time.

Black Tech @ GCA!

2009-09-18T09:29:00.006+08:00

The infamous Black Tactical is having a place at the GCA (Games Convention Asia) 2009.

http://www.gc-asia.sg/

http://black-tactical.com/

With BT features TnP's Swords , Scimitars & Katanas, the Toy Replicas Guns, the Foam Blasters & the awesome Fenix Tactical Lights (So Bright, it turns night into day!)

See you all at GCA 09 !

Swords, Scimitars & Katanas!

2009-09-14T23:34:00.008+08:00

1k Arm Presents

They are here!

The Dagger / Bayonet Order is Open!

2009-09-05T01:09:00.001+08:00

The Thousand Arms Series presents the next level!

The K-Bar !

It is moulded and cast in quality resin.
Please remember, this is not the 'REAL THING !
It is purely for display or cosplaying purposes only!!!

Interested? E-mail for enquiries at dragonleo@gmail.com or at Black Tactical
http://black-tactical.com/store/replica-swords-knives-c-41/k-bar-bayonet-p-405

Perfect for that Covert Ops look!

New shipment is In !

2009-08-31T12:06:00.012+08:00

The new shipment is IN!

I was busy with delivery, paper work and various tasks.
Hence the slow update.

I have Bag for Guns!

2009-08-21T10:37:00.004+08:00

Allow me to show you;the Gun Bag!

Perfect for carrying guns/swords without drawing attention like

Irate Security Guards or STOMPers!

Comes in 2 lengths, 34 inches & 42 inches.

DAGGER!

2009-08-19T22:56:00.004+08:00

The Thousand Arms Series presents the next level!

The K-Bar !

A New Outlet!

2009-08-17T14:06:00.003+08:00

We have another new outlet :
Toy Plaza
587, Bukit Timah Road, #02-11, Coronation Plaza, S'pore 269707
http://www.toyplaza.blogspot.com/
Email: toyplaza@gmail.com
Tel: 64683045

The Crucible!

2009-08-12T12:35:00.006+08:00

Yesterday, a solemn event took place in the one year after the establishment of Toys N Panzer Works!

We were called to answer for unfortunate events in National Day; one being the BT's National Day special BB special suprised (read the below entry) and another being: a mentally disturbed individual was found marching up & down, saluting with his toy replica rifle in MRT!

Naturally we are concerned & aghast.

The authourities were professional, just and no-nonsense about the questionings.

Upon finishing, they told us we are OK and move on. :)

We can say now; we have passed the authourity's test.

People who think / assume we are not of legal origin.

If they say We are OK. What about you ?

This is real; no kidding!

2009-08-11T00:19:00.002+08:00

This is a real case; happened at Black Tech's doorstep!

As quoted by Black Tech's boss:

"Actually today got a kid come in near opening time, want to buy a rifle and play and wanted me to sell a modified display gun to play with in public. I told him NO he can't do that, then he tried to play punk and said he had better airsoft guns at home.

Big mistake.

One of the other customer there was an officer (off duty). (Was at the shop buying a bag/pouch for use)

Looks around 13-14. The officer in plain clothes, he just put his hand on the kids soldier, took out his identification and said "police. Please follow me outside." -.-;;

Poor thing. A search warrant and his particulars was taken down. Probably lost all his airsoft guns.

Never see that kid before... first timer and blur as hell I'll bet about laws here in Singapore."

Like I said before, my country view guns (toys or not) with Utmost Seriousness.

Be Proud, Singaporeans!

2009-08-10T23:29:00.003+08:00

Our Country's product is once again in the World's stage,
at least, it looks like it. :)

GI Joe: Resolute the animation features the SAR-21.
And Destro is using it! Ha ha ha!

We lead by EXAMPLE & DUTY! (Hahaha! That's for jest!)

2009-08-10T23:16:00.007+08:00

Now I managed some time; I have "paint jobbed" a few of my own stocks.

Why not? I have been telling people to "mod" theirs.

I am feeling a bit ackward for not doing this myself.

So I took the initiative, did some of them!

The Issue of Toy Gun Control......

2009-08-07T00:31:00.003+08:00

I know this is unusual for the rest of world, Maybe.
But my country views gun control with the utmost seriousness.

For that, I dedicate this column for the following cutouts.
Guns; toys or not is to be treated with unmeasured respect not with contempt or tomfoolery.

The New Shipment!

2009-07-23T11:19:00.004+08:00

Presenting The Mk2 Toy Replica Grenade!

2009-07-20T10:45:00.016+08:00

This and many other more coming soon shall be the foundation of the "Thousand Arms" range of Toys Replica Weapons.

The "Thousand Arms" or "1K Arms" series is the pinnacle of The Replica Weapons series;

You will not Get anything Fiercer than that!

From wiki:

"The Mk 2 grenade is a fragmentation hand grenade (sometimes written Mk II) used by the U.S during World War II and in later conflicts including theVietnam War.

The Mk 2 was commonly known as a "pineapple" grenade, because of its distinctive shape. Grooves were cast into the cast iron shell to aid in gripping the grenade—this provision gave it the appearance of a pineapple fruit."

It is moulded and cast in quality resin.

Do see the pics for painted and unpainted ones.

Please remember, this is not the 'REAL THING !

It is purely for display or cosplay purposes only!!!

Interested? E-mail for enquiries at dragonleo@gmail.com !

The Toy Replica Grenade is made on demand in batches,

If you wanna get 'em.

Hop down to these retailers and place Pre-order with them plus a deposit.
Upon completion, they will contact you.

Here's where you can order them:

1.) Black Tactical;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.
http://black-tactical.com/

2.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

3.) GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607

4.) Custom Workz
http://www.custom-workz.blogspot.com/
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068

Also not to forget the replica guns are sold in the following location:

Here's where you can get them:
1.) Gift Greeting;
Great World City, #02-37.
Tel: 6887 5069

2.) Black Tactical;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.
http://black-tactical.com/

3.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

4.) GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607

5.) Custom Workz
http://www.custom-workz.blogspot.com/
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068

6.) Dreamtoysproject
Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-178,
Singapore 150125
Http://dreamtoysproject.blogspot.com/

7.) Pan In The Box
-ChinaTown Point #02-09
-Pasir Ris, Downtown East E-Hub, 4th Floor
Tel: (65)6221 3293 [Chinatown]
Monday to Sunday: 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Email: PanInTheBox@hotmail.com

8.) Playcraft; (NEW!)
Causeway Point, #03-33
Tel: 6891 4308
Playcraft;
Lot 1 , #04-02 (NEW!)
Tel: 6766 9698

The New Foam Pistols! And DIY Tip for Foam Guns!

2009-07-17T13:55:00.004+08:00

Here's the latest shipment of Foam weaponry!

And here's the idea of adapting other kinds of darts for Recon / Longshot uses!

Here's where you can get them:
1.) Gift Greeting;
Great World City, #02-37.
Tel: 6887 5069

2.) Black Technology;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.
http://black-technology.com

3.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

4.) GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607

5.) Custom Workz
http://www.custom-workz.blogspot.com/
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068

The Milestone...........

2009-07-16T09:01:00.007+08:00

Toys N Panzers Works has reached the proverbial "milestone".
We were able to strut our stuffs in the TGX / WCG 09 and in Cosfest VIII.

Here's the pics!

Thank you, Folks of the SCC (Stephanie and Takahan) &

xxDragonxx of Black Tactical.com for the help.

I owe you people Big time!

Issue of Toy Replicas

2009-06-16T11:40:00.003+08:00

This article is to clear the air:

I and the retailer folks who sold the stuffs were pelted with all sorts of questions like
1.) BB Gun got sell?
2.) Eeee....why not real enuff?
3.) That one no powerful in CS wan.....
4.) Why no sell bullets?
5.) Why must have "pew pew" sound?

and many more question which in Singaporean law context is considering as
"Breaking the Law".

Most of the folks who patronized us know the risks we have to go through for doing this and are generally appreciative.

1.)We don't sell BB guns. It is illegal to have one unless you joined a BB Gun Club at which YOU HAVE TO let the Gun Club keep them under custody until you use them at their premises.

2.) Real enough? I apologise that we can't have real metal based guns as it resembles too much to the real thing at first glance.

3.) CS or Counterstrike is based on a PC game and is nowhere near the real performance of real weapons it is based on. What we are selling is the chance to own and display these cool weapon on which the game is based on.

4.) Bullets? There are records from police files that bullets have been used for death threats. You will not like it when some bully send you a fistful of REAL life sized 9mm with the words; YOU WILL DIE! in an envelope.

5.) As for the sound; it comes with the mechanism built into the replica guns. Anyone with electronics expertise who knows how to make them go: "Boom Boom Boom". Please do let us know. I am sure many would like to know that too!

They are HERE!

2009-06-12T10:16:00.003+08:00

Ok, the shipment of Toy Replica is HERE!

Also featuring the Galil or you might know it from Counterstrike, the IDF Defender along with the others!

Here's where you can get them:

5.) Custom Workz

http://www.custom-workz.blogspot.com/

6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068

6.) Dreamtoysproject

Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-178,
Singapore 150125
Http://dreamtoysproject.blogspot.com/

7.) Pan In The Box

-ChinaTown Point #02-09

-Pasir Ris, Downtown East E-Hub, 4th Floor
Tel: (65)6221 3293 [Chinatown]
Monday to Sunday: 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Email: PanInTheBox@hotmail.com

A New Retailer:

2009-05-21T13:13:00.005+08:00

Hi all,

New Retailer have added in!

Dreamtoysproject
Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-178,
Singapore 150125

Http://dreamtoysproject.blogspot.com/

Email: dreamtoysproject@gmail.com

They have Buzzbee foam gun / blasters, foam gun/ blaster refills and everyones's favourite Replica Toy Guns in addition to their cool inventory of Collectible Toys!

New Booty...ooops,Er Shipment in June!

2009-05-13T12:33:00.004+08:00

This one needs no introduction!

2009-05-11T21:15:00.002+08:00

Retailer Updates:

The following below has been supplied with Buzz Bee Foam Blasters-

Custom Workz
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068
http://www.customheroeszone.bravehost.com

BuzzBee Blasters has arrived !

2009-04-25T11:33:00.006+08:00

This week, 27th April onwards, the delivery of BuzzBee will begin to their respective stores;

Here is the mighty question:

Why promote Foam Wars?

Why Foam Wars?

Many who don't understand Foam Wars assume that it's some kind of battle between two teams that are just trying to blast each other with foam darts, but this isn't true at all.

Whether it is male or female playing Foam Wars, most games are played around a scenario or objective that needs to be met.

Careful planning is necessary amongst team members to capture a flag or attain an objective without being shot.

Strategy and teamwork are important as you work to move your team forward, or to set up someone from an opposing team.

Many teams competing together week after week build solid communications and pull together as one unit.

In this way, Foam Wars will teach that you are a valued member of a team.

This type of camaraderie builds self-esteem and confidence.

Another benefit of Foam Wars for ladies/men is the development of true athleticism and physical endurance.

Players will run, jump, duck, and whatever is necessary to outmaneuver the opponent.

It's a great way to get physical exercise as opposed to running on a treadmill in the gym.

Foam Wars will work muscles you never knew you had.

It will get you into shape quickly!

This side of the skirmish appeals to many of its players, male and female alike.

(Inspired by an article from Airsoft wars; but this is Singapore and Airsoft is banned from personal ownership.....Thanks for ideas, fellow blogger!)

Here are excerpts of the Foam Wars:

Cool huh? Wanna join up?

The next Foam Wars is at :

Date :17th May 2009

Time:1 pm to 3pm

Venue:Bedok Interchange Park

Meeting Point: Black Technology, Block 202, Bedok North Street 1, #01-477, Singapore 460202

Buzz Bee Foam Blasters!

2009-03-29T11:24:00.010+08:00

Hi all again!

Sorry for long pause!

I was busy getting new stuffs & laying ground work for a new type of sporting activity called Foam Blaster Wars.

This forum organises a monthly Foam Blaster Wars at various spot; http://nerfsg.freeforums.org

Retail Outlets Updates

2009-03-04T12:14:00.001+08:00

5 retail outlets are carrying my products:

1.) Gift Greeting;
Great World City, #02-37.
Tel: 6887 5069

2.) Black Technology;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.
http://black-technology.com

3.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

4.) GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607
http://guerrillagames.blogspot.com

5.) Custom Workz
6001, Beach Rd,
Golden Mile Tower, #01-43
Singapore 199589
Hp: 98002068
http://www.customheroeszone.bravehost.com

Part 2 of Public Safety and Social Responsibility

2009-02-16T23:27:00.003+08:00

Hi again,

I am again for the next part in Public Safety and Social Responsibility when you have a replica weapon in your hands.

Good Public Conduct

(1) Speak politely-
Members of the public might not be as well-informed, they’ll ask questions & certainly speculate who you are.
You are welcome to let them know what is all about in a polite,
informative tone

(2) Don't damage public property-
Do practise responsibility when you are seen using replica weapons for
costuming, filming or adverising. Using your weapon to swing at shrubs
aren't exactly the wisest thing to show off!

(3) Don't hit or swear at the public-
As Singapore is a small country and information travels fast. Even faster for negative ones. You / yourself, experienced or inexperienced are unofficial representatives of the your community.
Your conduct will be the yardstick by which the Public will measure from.

(4) Don't take liberties of the opposite sex-
This holds true when cases of people are being harassed for being looking very appealing to the members of opposite sex. If you are in danger
of being harassed, do seek help with the premises’security.

Social Responsibility

2009-02-04T23:10:00.002+08:00

Ok, First of all.

I am doing on my own accord.
I feel that as my stocks starts to go wide spread.
I have an obligation to society on the whole to educate.

Tips for Public Safety and Social Responsibility( The Toy N Panzers Works Way):

1.) When going to a costume event like Cosplay convention or Halloween party, do use a bag of suitable size to transport your replicas.

2.) It is not advisable to show the replicas openly as there are members of the public who will mistake them as the real thing.

3.) Don’t try to play pranks with member of the public with your toy replicas like running into a bank or school in costume and scream: “This is a STICK UP!”

4.) Respect your toy replica weapons as rare item. As a general rule, the authorities don’t allow anything that looks remotely like a gun into Singapore unless it is been proven it is harmless and it is a toy.

5.) Threatening people and trying to rob with toy weapon do LAND the would-be perpetrator in jail in Singapore ! (Applies to every civilized country as well)
Most important of all, do exercise self-ownership of your toy replicas and always be accountable for your actions.

Ok, that's for now.

I think these are more than enough.
Stay tune for Part 2 of Public Safety and Social Responsibility
( The Toy N Panzers Works Way!)

The New Preview for 2009

2009-01-24T17:13:00.008+08:00

Oh yeah!

I have some very cool stuff for this season;
Here is the preview:

It is the Steyr AUG and the M-14 EBR.
(Order of samples is first one from the top onwards)
The M4 Carbine below is for comparision.

One retailer, Black Tecnology,
http://black-technology.com/
has taken the liberty of showing this:

We have learnt that with the correct imaginations and skills;
you can "mod" the Replica into impressive pieces of "Hardware".

Do take some social responsiblity in them;
don't just mod them for scaring or playing prank on people.

You will never know if people are scared into calling the police for help.

Zombies Hunting Time!!!

2009-01-10T10:25:00.002+08:00

I heard the Zombies are IN, this time of the year......
I took the liberty to present you the ever popular Zombies Busting Shotgun!
A Toy Replica of course! :) And a Six Shooter!
If you wanna have Dirty Harry urgings, this is the one!
"Feeling lucky, punk?"

We are all GO!

2008-12-15T11:59:00.013+08:00

4 retail outlets are carrying my products:

1.) Gift Greeting;
Great World City, #02-37.
Tel: 6887 5069

2.) Black Technology;
Block 202 Bedok North Street 1 #01-477 Singapore 460202
Tel: (+65) 6245 9975
Fax: (+65) 6448 4075
Operating Hours: 1pm to 9pm daily.

3.)G Oikos
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Thomson Plaza
#03-27 Singapore 574408
Tel: 64592910

4.)GUERRILLA GAMES
10 JALAN SERENE
#01-04 SERENE CENTRE
SINGAPORE 258748
TEL/FAX: +65 64690607
http://guerrillagames.blogspot.com

If you are living close there, you can hop down to have a look.
The staff there are more than happy to enquire!

Behold my arsenal of toy replicas:

Also a customer made this from the sniper rifle:

Any enquiries, please email to: dragonleo@gmail.com

The Shipment of Replicas arrives!

2008-12-11T15:34:00.008+08:00

Now the cargo of Toy Replicas arrives!
I have to go to the relevant authorities to finish off the remaining procedures.

Soon, we are ALL GO!

Toys N Panzer Works has been involved in an event by the Singapore Discovery Centre.

For those who have TNP's Toy Replicas in their hands,
be honoured as they are in exhibition at the Singapore Discovery Center.

You are not just having a piece of prop in your hands but a piece of unique artefact that can be associated with local Cosplay and Anime culture.

Plus another thing;
A kind customer posted an online instruction of my Covert Op pistol.
In case, you folks need it.
Here it is:
http://sgcafe.com/showthread.php?t=47789
Thank you, Vector for your help.
I appreciate it a lot!

The Shipment Leaves and Heads for Singapore!

2008-12-06T11:49:00.006+08:00

In case, anyone thinks I am pulling ya legs.
I don't.....in fact, I can't.
This is my rice bowl in a strictest sense.

That's all the more; I should rush this shipment in.
I did and it is set to arrive on 10 Dec 2008.
At least, that's what the delivery boys said.

Watch this space for more exciting development!
When the stock touches down on Singaporean soil,
I will announce it in here and my other sources of infomation.

Behold!
The pics of the shipment:

A Thousand Apologies!

2008-11-25T16:19:00.003+08:00

Back in the past 2 weeks, I have been wrangling around with my previous freighter as they dropped me like a hot potato after they found what was my cargo.

But wait! My cargo has been checked by the authorities and deemed OK.

They are so scared that they quickly said Goodbye and Sorry in one word, then they disppeared, never to ask from me for business again.

Previously they were heckling for business from me, seeing they are so reputable and I mean reputable with a big R. I said ok.

Then the day of reckoning came on 10 November, they promptly dropped me.

So I went to my trusty freighter who helped me to bring in my 1st shipment.
After a hard struggle, he did it and now the cargo of Toy Replica Weapons being loaded up the ship, leaving for Singapore.

ETA is 20 to 24 Dec 2008.
No promises.

For you customer out there, I apolgise for this debacle.
In fact, no amount of apologises can make for it.
It is in a way beyond words, time and price.

I wasted everyone's time, busted everyone's expectations and screw everyone's hope.

I am sorry for this unfortunate event.
I apologise deeply and sincerely to all who is being hurt.

The Highlights of My Next Shipment

2008-11-05T00:34:00.009+08:00

The Shipment

2008-11-04T19:35:00.007+08:00

Hi all

Here is the update on my shipment.
The boat carrying my arsenal of toy-guns leave port at 10 Nov 2008.
It should reach here by 10 Dec 2008 if everything goes well.

Sorry, folks.
I know I owe you people a good apology.

I wanna use air-freight. (1 to 2 weeks arrive)

But as part of the good customer service and building a good rapport with valued customers like you people out there, I just can't pass the costs to you without dissing a good number of you off.

Plus I intend to be around for long term; I can really ill afford bad name and "rub salt onto open wound". *Ouch!*

Times like now, with increased prices here, there and everywhere.
I figured its bad news to follow suit.

I had to do all I can to keep my stuffs affordable as I am aware most of my clients' background.

Hence that's why I choose sea freight. (4 to 6 weeks)

Now where is Han Solo when you need him to smuggle.......(Just kidding)

Han Solo once said that the Falcon made the Kessel Run in "less than twelve parsecs".
(Maybe that is the time unit used in SW universe)

Don’t worry, Mister. The Falcon will do the Malayan Run in "less than twelve hours".
LOL
(In local context)

No Picture, No Talk.........

2008-10-10T22:03:00.000+08:00

Hi folks, I managed to get this.

That is for now the closest I can get to a replica sniper rifle.
It is almost 1 meter long with a bipod, can be easily taken apart for transportation to Costume events.

You can paint it with your prefered colour; as you all know Singapore law states I cannot have too realistic stuff lest I get throw into the cooler for doing so.....

My theme for this time: Gun Craft- Pistols vs Rifles
(Inspired by War Craft: Orcs vs Humans)

The rules of TNP's Gun Craft:
1.) Guns are the Stars of your theme.
2.) Guns are like porn stars' assets; the bigger the better!
3.) Get Creative with your guns (zhngyourgun.com haha!)
4.) Leave trail of awe among your friends......

What's in the World of Toys Replica Weapons?

2008-09-20T11:23:00.001+08:00

Here's a preview of the what is in the next shipment:

Of course, I do have a few suprises stocks..........
Which will be announced when the shipment arrives.

Sold out Stock....but new ones coming in!

2008-08-11T00:28:00.000+08:00

Here's the latest update: As of 10/08/2008,
I have sold out my AK-47 stock and M4 custom stock.

Don't worry, I can direct you to which retailer still selling them.
This retailer is situated in Bedok 202, Bedok North Street 1, #01-477, Tel: 62459975
Wanna get there? Take MRT to Bedok MRT station, emerge at the Bedok Bus Interchange.

Block 202 is near the Cinema, 2 blocks down. The block is currently under renovation.

Another retailer is at Great World City, Gift Greetings, Unit #02-37,Tel: 68875069

Once more, there will new stuffs coming in and
the below is a preview of what's coming.
No promises to you people as yet.
Stay tuned for more updates!

Here's the update:
It's all go for my next shipment.
As usual the Ak-47s and the Covert ops pistols are my best moving stuff, for those who missed them.
Worry not, they are coming in the shipment.
Scheduled in late Sept to Oct period. No promises on the exact date yet.

National Day

2008-08-07T00:47:00.000+08:00

I wrote specially because I have a debate with someone I know who told me off as
I never bothered to know when the National Day preview (Full dress rehersal)is.

Naturally, I was annoyed when the dude says "Are you a Singaporean or not? Don't even know when is the National Day preview?"

Like I wanna know about it.
Of course, I knew the exact National Day's date: 9th August.
When we went indepedence; 9th Augusr 1965.

Moment in which Mr Lee Kuan Kew, our first Prime Minister cried on national television after M'sia booted Singapore out of the Malayan Federation.
That was the time, we are on our own.........

I shot back saying,"Then Sir do you know the meaning behind the colours, the symbol of the flag ?"
He went *whoooosh*

Red the colour of blood, our common link, bond to our fellow men & citizens.
All men are brothers, regardless of background.

White the colour of purity, our ideals, positive virtues
(Hey, I don't mean negative ones like kiasu!
Virtues to me at least means the code of conduct by which we are expected to conduct ourselves and to fellow men. Like if my job dictates that I am to serve my customer all the way without favour, fear or expecting monetary reward. I have to do that with professionalism.)

The Crescent- Singapore is a young nation with long way to go; OJT (Enuff said)

5 Star- Peace, Prosperity, Progress, Justice, Equality.
(Our nation's ultimate aim & ideals)

He was giving the blank stare, I asked again.
"You know the pledge? Know the meaning? Do you live by it?""

"For what? Are you nuts to remember everything?"

We the Citizens of Singapore
Pledge Ourselves as One United People
Regardless of Race, Language or Religion
To build a Democratic Society
Based on Justice & Equality
So as to achieve Happiness, Prosperity and Progress for our Nation.

Everytime, some national issue comes up and I figure that the Pledge is the best guideline for referance.

You see, Patriotism is doesn't mean running to your favourite statesman, screaming "I love you!"
He represents the Country not the other way round.

Patriotism is loyalty to your birthplace no matter what.
Governments comes and goes, Kings live and die, Princes waxes and wane.
But our country never changes as long as our people exists.

Oh yeah, I read about a concern fellow citizen and he was very displeased about some dudes lack of solemness at the National Anthem.
I did thought about for a while.
Part of me wanna scoff him but another part of me thinks he has got a point.

I mean in Russia or United States, people actually stood still & sang their national anthem with hats off.
So yeah man, I go with him for supporting to reprimand them for the lack of respect to the country.

Toys N Panzers Works Inventory

2008-07-23T09:52:00.000+08:00

This is my Online shop's Toys Arsenal of Toys Replicas!

For now, it is made up of primarily of ex-Soviet / Eastern Bloc weapons.
With your support, I will be bringing in more stuffs; I will do all I can to bringing more better stuff, just for you!

Interested in getting one?
Just e-mail at dragonleo@gmail.com for more details.

My Job change

2008-07-22T23:17:00.000+08:00

It's like a long time I blogged;
My own company: Toys N Panzers Works took off as a biz.

For all you customer who supported by one or another; my deepest thanks to you!
Without you people, I wouldn't be here.

At the Cosfest 08, I wanna cosplay. In fact, I brought my costume.
But my biz is important & of course, I had to give you people a good impression.

So I gave up my chance. Never mind, there is alway another.
But I only have 1 shot to give a good lasting impression to all my customers.

I see Cosfest / Cosplay as a redemption to our country's Arts Scene. It is not that it sucked but years of neglect and apathy has left it in shambles, barely functioning.

I would like to throw my lot to help Cosplayers.
Allow me to teach you method acting.
Method Acting; it is the art of acting the character in a much indepth manner.
Suppose you act like Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell, you have get into the mood, the mentality of a secret agent and movement.

Micheal Ironside, the voice actor of Sam Fisher uses such method.
William Petersen of CSI, method acted in "Man Hunter".

There is a down side to method acting. It will make you behave like the character you portray until you think you are a real-life character.
Which is why method actors sometimes have problems seperating themselves and the movie characters they are acting.
Petersen shave himself bald and went on a long leave to seperate himself from his movie character.

Well, I guess that's one part we can work on.
Lemme think any area to work on.........

I am back from Hong Kong!

2008-01-12T10:49:00.000+08:00

Yeah, man!

This is my 1st paying trip to HK.
And my honeymoon + a peek into the wonderful, orgasmic world of toys at the HK Toys Fair.
Yes! It is a Toy Fans' Wet dream!

Even Karma Sutra sex doesn't comes close to it! Ha Ha ha!

HK kicks ass, man!
Ok, MDA or IDA don't arrest me for high treason.......
(Is praising other country's customer service under the High Treason charge?)

Seriously, their customer service whether in Big names like Giordano, Bossini or the street hawkers. Generally their service attitude and aptittude is generally good.
They always tell me to take my time to look, if they don't have the items I am looking for. They would told us to look for the dude 2 stalls down or 1 block down, he might have the item.

I did ask one hawker why would he wanna do that? After all, it is giving your rivals business. He answered: "Dude, I specialise in X item because I have a fixed area to sell my goods. It is not so smart if you have a bit of this and that. Your biz becomes not focused and you cannot upgrade your biz as result because you dunno what you are doing for a core business. So why not dedicate your biz on one item or theme and let the others have other biz. One man show is so dumb at times."

Indeed, the difference with My country and HK is stark.
Everytime in my country is given to us from drinking water to generous public housing space. While in HK, you have to buy tubs and tubs drinking water as daily neccessity and housing is woah! Their flat is small by own standard.
Think Bt Ho Swee flat and you get the idea.

The people there know that they have do everything to keep their jobs, livlihood and family going. Hence the attitude.
While my home, oh my.
Everyone, well almost, have a entitlement idea.

If my job or my boss suck. I quit. And find a better job ( To my taste.....)
If my employees suck, Sack ém and get dumber one.....
If my biz suck, the customers are too fussy
and the lists goes on.

The HK guys told me this:
If my job or my boss suck. I don't quit. I find out why.
If my employees suck, I find out why.
If my biz suck, I find out why.

Almost everything in my Home has a blame factor while in HK, they actally find out and adjust accordingly.

My ex boss used to praise about HK and their services now I know why.
I repect my ex-boss a lot; he is a tough man and fair too.
He know when to be hard and when to be listen to his employees.
I also affirmed myself not believe everything my home's press got to say.

They have a knack of demonising other countries plus "angelising" themselves in comparision.
Ok, not everyone in HK is good. There will some bad eggs too.
But these are few & far in between.
Even a street hawker with primary or secondary education can understand the idea of repeat customers and good reputation to tourists.

Why are we so dense about it? Even with Primary, Secondary & Tertiary education.
To us, we wouldn't think twice about knocking a block, conning or selling crap stuff to tourists because we assume that they would be coming back and we wouldn't be in this job or biz too long for the bad name to go around .
I wonder seriously what is wrong with our heads? I wonder.

Of course, we also have the good ones who go all the way to serve tourists.
Kudos to them absolutely.

The Coppers........

2007-09-21T09:38:00.000+08:00

Yes, the Coppers are looking for me.
In case, anyone starts to have some wild imaginations.

I certainly didn't break the law.
It is something I ordered in the Net.
It looked like a pistol
(It is but it's not real. It's a rubber dart gun)and I have to prove it isn't to the coppers.

I know it sounds bizarre.
Seems that our local law have a strange way of defining firearms.

The obvious ones like GLOCKs, SIGs, S&W or H&K with their 9mm or Three Fifty Seven.
For that, I am not arguing in the name of public safety and Law & Order.

It becomes ridiculous when a BB gun which ostensibly is not a firearm is classfied as a firearm or arms.
(It doesn't fire bullets for you guys out there who don't know about it.)

Why do I get the feeling that Politicians who are science iliterate play a part in this ruling.......
This is what happen when you get Politicians who are economics or statistics braincases. They don't know what is science except how to pass them in exams and look good in dandy boy costumes.
Kissing babies and handing over of awards don't count in my book when he is utterly clueless about Science and Common sense.
(For crying out loud, this is the age of infomation & science!)

Even Toys weapons who looked like Real weapons is being examined by the cops. Specifically, the Arms & Explosive Dept.
YEAH! The Cops who handles the *Bang!* stuff also scrutinises toys and swords to sure it is safe for playing and such.
Ok, I won't argue about the super sharp swords that can dice a man into bacon.
Or the Real .44 Magnum that take your heads off.

Somehow I get feeling that the Cops just want a paper trail that lead back to Who and Who import this.

Going into the Cop house is getting into a habit for me.
It is strange when you haven't been flouting the law and some dumb civil servant thinks what you ordered in the Net is the Real McCoy.

OMFG, Can someone tell people these days not to be so ignorant?
It doesn't pay being DUMB or have your head in the sand!!!

SVB (Sex, Violence & Blood) The 2nd round

2007-07-19T21:48:00.000+08:00

Now for my second part of this issue:
I don't advocate Sex, Violence and Blood on entertainment but I certainly don't ban them entirely. I mean whitewashing, denying them is not going help either.

Let's face it: they are not going away. And your sons & daughters including mine are going to be exposed to them one way or another.

This is my take on them:

1.) Sex: Let's face it. The next fun for all human beings other than wanking off.
I am very against underaged sex (it's ugh! bleh! pui! Death to Paedophiles!)
Teenagers.....that's a very sticky issue. Teenagers; I think they liked it RAW. Therefore no condoms used and teenage pregencies happened.

Well, I would prefer teaching them to used condoms and such. So as avoid such problems. The best is abstinence which is to some: NUTS!
Well, you can watch porn and wank off. No harm done......maybe the mess left behind....Heh heh heh!

2.) Violence: For place like here, this piece of earth is very insulated from the harsh realities of wars, mega crimes and sectarian problems. So we don't feel the pinch.
Even to point of having "Hawks" & "Doves" in here, the Hawks are the ones who strongly support an Armed Forces for defence & emergencies. The Doves will not take up arms no matter what. Even if some hostile bugger comes and mug'em silly. They will not fight back. ( I think this is so dumb.)
That's why till today, our armed forces has problems being accepted by the population.
We have to defend this mud-keep from any potential hostiles.

That's why we have a citizen army. So if any mega emergencies takes place, what are you going to do?
Complain? Moan & Bitch about the unfairness of life? Hide in hole? Or take an escape boat out?

In life or on a national level, one has to defend oneself against aggressors whether be a bully or a hostile faction.
Yes, violence cannot solve anything. But being a sitting duck isn't going help too.

3.) Blood: This one is not brainer. If you are cut, will you not bleed?
So to those people who think seeing blood is offensive, I think you are a pansy and spoilt brat who has an army servants at your beck & call. You don't get to see it and think it is taboo.
Well, taboo my ass!

My Wedding

2007-07-19T10:36:00.000+08:00

I just got married in 1/7/07.
Yes, I got very drunk after downing 8 glasses of red/white wine.
I was not drinker for a start.

Then I, according to witnesses started to spout *profanities* like:
" I gonna Karma sutra my wife.......doggy style....donkey style....dinosaur style!
I WILL SCREW MY WIFE"
The best part is it's recorded for prosterity.

Married life is not tie me down! Ha! Ha!
Although I will still fulfill my duties as a husband.
I am not gonna tie myself to the home for whatever reasons.

Life goes on, I am not use my family as a shield/excuse/reason for shirking responsibilities. Unless mega emergencies happened.
Even so, I have to weight my priorities and make some hard choices.

Life is just too short to go on circles/cycles everyday.

Oh yes,
The favourite arguement for Movies, games and entertainment:
1.) Blood 2.) Sex 3.)Violence

I have heard of too many people saying we are exposed too many of the above and soon will be corrupted morally by them.
Well, that's a lame/crap/nonsensical way of saying I am too lazy / no time to teach my children about that.

Yes, I agree that work is important.
Keeps the money flowing, bill are paid and life is easier to get by.
There are times where the fundamentals of life has to be taugh;
-Not all the time fairy tales have good endings.
-Death is not pretty, nice or glamourous
-Life is tough but manageable if you have the tenacity and fortitude.
-Nothing comes to you if you do nothing
-Keep an aim in life. At least, you won't be joining the dozens of mindless sad sods who don't anything other than earning money and thinking money is magic pill to be happy.
-Education is the key to a better future and understanding not to a life of luxury and laze around while money is dropped from the sky.

I think that parenting is a full time job and no way, it can be pushed/out sourced/pass the buck to teacher, maids or tutors.
No matter what we, human being are animals......with reason.
Occasionally our animal half will surface; that children does not carry my gene. Why should I take good care of them?
Why do you think Cinderella's stepmom is such beee-atch?

The same thing a Lion from another pride will kill another pride's cubs so as eliminate previous genes and carry its own genes by *screwing* the now cubless lioness.

Now I am not saying that all humans are animals with beastly qualities.
Otherwise I am one meself too.
But some will allow the animal half to take control and do acts of cruelty/beastiality/animalistics.
Believe it will always seek manifest itself inside all humans.
Even I will get it.
Either by feeling offended when people stare me or people challenge me by shouting at me.

I think I will continue the BSV (Blood, Sex & Violence) thing next round.

Descendents of the Dragon

2007-05-22T23:14:00.000+08:00

龍的傳人
遙遠的東方有一條江　它的名字就叫長江　　遙遠的東方有一條河　它的名字就叫黃河
雖不曾看見長江美　夢裡常神游長江水　　雖不曾聽見黃河壯　澎湃洶湧在夢裡
古老的東方有一條龍　它的名字就叫中國　　古老的東方有一群人　他們全都是龍的傳人
巨龍腳底下我成長　長成以後是龍的傳人　黑眼睛黑頭髮黃皮膚　永永遠遠是龍的傳人
百年前寧靜的一個夜　巨變前夕的深夜裡　　槍砲聲敲碎了寧靜夜　四面楚歌是姑息的劍
多少年砲聲仍隆隆　多少年又是多少年　　巨龍巨龍你擦亮眼　永永遠遠地擦亮眼

Descendents of the Dragon (Approximate meaning)
In the fast east, there is a river; the name is “Chang Jiang” (Yangtze River)
In the fast east, there is a river; the name is “Hwang Her” (Yellow river)
Although I have not seen the beauty of “Chang Jiang”, in my dream, I have dreamed of swimming in its waters.
Although I have not seen the power of “Hwang Her”, in my dream, I have imagined the power of the waters in the my dreams.
In the olden east, lives a dragon; her name is Chung Kuo (China)
In the olden east, comes a group of people and they are all called “Descendents of the Dragon”.
Under the huge feet of the dragon where I live, growing up to a Descendent of the Dragon. Black eyes, Black hair & Yellow skin are always the Descendents of the Dragon.
The hundred years of serenity, the night before great change, cannons shattered the quiet night, swords from four directions comes.
The cannons roared for years, how many years, and how many youth?
The Great Dragon wipes its eyes, wipes its eyes……..

The Meaning of this Song:
I am no expert or scholar for that matter.
But I think whoever wrote this is chronicling the saga of the Overseas Chinese who went outside of China to seek their fortunes. It describes they have never seen Yangtze river or the Yellow river.
Plus the distinct identity of the Chinese people is their appearance.
Then great divide of the Chinese people in China at the start of the Chinese civil war just after World War 2 and metaphorically, China as the great Dragon who weeps and yearns for the unification of its people year after years.
What do you guys out there think?
Oh yeah, guess what?
I found out about my family roots recently;
1.) Great-Great Grandpa is from China, Chao Zhou, Pu Ning.
2.) Great Grandpa is born locally
3.) Grandpa is born locally too
4.) My Dad
5.) Me!
That makes my family hanging in this place for 4 generations.
Plus the reason why my family are closer to the West because Great-great Grandpa is an English speaking man from China who is a scholar in the Ching government in anyway is a lot more liberal than the traditional ones.
You know the ones who think China is center of the world, they are the most cultured people compared to the “gwailos”.
Bad point; we sucked in Chinese and dialect. I managed to learn Chinese & dialect from my Taiwanese relatives.

I am back !!!

2007-04-25T22:44:00.000+08:00

Yes!
I am back from my Reservist training.

From 19th April to 25th April, we have been transported to Pulau Tekong camp; heading towards this place called San Yong Kong camp.
This camp looked like it was built by Command & Conquer fans.
You have barracks, generators and a very spartan sanitary system laid out like a RTS game map with complimentary guard tower.

It's amazing how this island which is a ferry ride away from mainland could be so stuffy in the day and the temperature could plummet a mind numbing 20 plus degrees celsius by midnight.
I was shivering on my 1st night there.
My mates told me I was snoring and the snoring resembled that of a revving engine.
Hee hee hee.......

The grand finale of this act took part on a sunday night, the entire unit was sent forth on a marching order to the darkest part of island (in my own words).
Yes! It is darkest tekong for you Noobs out there. So dark that you can't see your own hand.
But yet, you have to be disciplined enough to resist the urge to use a torch.

Of course, there is help in a form of a glow strip stuck to the soldiers' helmet as a guide through the darkness.
I surfed thru the darkness from 12am to 4am, emerging at a beach.

An hour or so, I saw the sun rise from the eastern horizon.
I spent an hour staring at it; never so glad before seeing it.

2007-04-13T19:10:00.000+08:00

I will be going to my Reservist (to the Americans known as National Guard) at Palau Tekong or in English, Tekong island.

National Guard aka "Weekend Soldiers"; Once a year, Once a month, 2 weeks a month.

Yes, that is applies too for Singaporean Reservists.

Someone once pop the question of "Are you willing to die for Singapore?" in the net.

Well, how about I phrase another way: "War is not about dying for your country. It's about making the other SOB die for his instead!" Gen. Patton.

War is not pretty. Period.

The dweeb who says it is 1.) a twerp who hasn't served in the military 2.) some MOFO with ulterior motive 3.) Warlord in the making.

Also I would like to address to people out there who lives in Singapore particularly; Singapore is small fricking island 24km across.

No hostile nation in their right mind will NUKE SingaFuckingpore.

Capish? Comprende? Understand?

Why?

A 16 kiloton (that is 1,000,000 tonne of TNT, I think) NUKE can destroy Hiroshima which is 20 something KM in diameter. The Nuke's name is "Little Boy".

It is probably the smallest nuke with the minimal strength of "Bang!" factor used.

Today Man's got Nukes that can destroy cities faster than I can have an orgasm!

Back to the point, if anyone nuke Singapore. He's gonna blow a lot of money to built the infrastructure he just busted which is counter productive. Plus the potency of modern nukes is such that the radioactivity will remain for hundred of years to come. That's not including the radioactive matter that will be spread to the neighbouring countries.

If anyone who says about Singapore is soooo small and can destroyed by a nuke.

Tell him/her/it to shut up and quit confusing real life and games altogether!

Plus the 1000 bombers raids idea; that is not going to work too!

Why? Whose gonna be so dumb as to use 1000 bombers with proppellers or jets, load them with incendiaries and burn Singapore to the ground?

First, it is a waste of money to buy 1000 bombers and built the hangars to house them, not to mention the amount of fuel to power them and the time to train the crews.

Second, Mordern War is about conquest. Not about loot, plunder and pillage like Attila the Hun.

Third, Singapore must blind as a bat to not see the obvious signs of 1000 bombers.

(Quit the idea of buying 1000 B-2s. It's not gonna happen. Uncle Sam is not selling his favourite scarecrow for a quid!)

A more likely scenario is that; Singapore (God forbid) will be blockade by an enemy navy in a bid to lay siege. The skies will be harrassed by aircrafts causing fear & certainty to the civilians and anyone who dares to leave the air space. An amphibious landing will almost be certainly be pulled off in a bid to take the island over.

The Singapore Armed Forces will fight an urban war similar to Stalingrad.

Know this; 250,000 men are soldiers to the country. The densest armed population in South East Asia per square km.

Oh yes, the million dollar question of paying your ministers or ministahs top dollar so that he does his job well.

The old adage says " You pay peanuts, you get monkeys."

I couldn't agree with that more.

Of course, the ministah had better not be an useless pissant who twiddle his thumb and assume the whole country is OK while he sips his cocktail/mocktail/vodka in his office.

I suppose 2 million smackaroos a year is alright for the Prime Ministah if he can do his stuff.

I know, I know.........PM and his band of men shouldn't be paid sooooo much.

That's conventional wisdom.

And most seasoned men would tell you that conventional wisdom seldom make sense at all.

Well, it is a lot of moolah to me. I confess that.

This will go on and on. Like God is man or woman.

So let's see what happens later this year.....

I've gotten my hands on the a G36c replica! Cool man!
One more stuff for my cosplay booty.....Yay!

Plus my first in a lifetime event.......I ate my 1st T-bone steak!

Pathetic huh?

2007-03-18T09:49:00.000+08:00

At last, my swords props has arrived!
If given choice, I would prefer a metal one but I, being a bungling nincompoop wouldn't want have it.
Besides when I have kids, Bad idea to let then play with it.
So......plastic is ideal.

I was humming the 倚天屠龙记 tune by Adam Cheng in the 1980s.
Because I fantasize one of the swords to be the "Yi Tian Jian" aka in English as "The Sword of the Heavens".

I was reciting the tagline of the show:
"Dao Ba Tu Long, sei yi zheng feng,
Yi Tian How Ling tian Xia, sei bu fu cong?"

In approximate English means:
" The Blade that slays dragons; who does not contest for it?
The Sword of the Heavens reigns supreme; who does not acknowledges it?"

Which of course, makes me think of getting a "Tu Long Dao".
Later, I will get one.

My next issue to rant is the local issues of "Gamers & Non Gamers";

This is biggest thing ever to the shores of Singapore in 1999; CS or better known as
Counter Strike.
Somehow over the years, a class of people has formed from this phenomeneon:
1.) Gamers
2.) Non Gamers

Gamers are defined as people who are proficient in playing games; able to play competently in any form of games from X-box to PC to PS2.
While Non Gamers are defined as people who have coordination problems and generally can't play competently in any games platform.

I don't think so.
Anyone can be one if they can their hearts & mind to it.
Plus some training on the fundamentals of Gaming.

The so called Gamers would probably liked to keep this circle of exclusive class to themselves.
Why? It makes them feel like Superstars in their own right.
Which is why I would prefer to bring this concept of "You Game, I Game and Everyone Game" to the masses.

It gives people a sense of accomplishment and brings these "divas in the making" down to reality.
Otherwise it irks me to see these type of people swagger and boast how pro they are, how L337 they are and how many frags they chalked up.

1942 to 2006, 15th Feb

2007-02-24T09:22:00.000+08:00

Ok, so it's a late to post this.
But it is a culmination of event and such after Feb 15th 1942.

What is special about 15th Feb 1942?
It's is the fall of Singapore, a day by which the British army surrendered the Japanese Imperial army from the lack of vital supplies and ammunitons.

Of course, table tops freaks can go on and on about.........but the fact remains: The Brits surrendered and 3 yrs 08 months of Tyranny, Despotism plus a dose of killings follows.
(Like which war is bloodless.....must be an amateur/naive/noob to assume so)

Remember "The Price of Peace" ?
That was emotional man.
The Japs went on ramapage (think Attila the Hun times 1000 going on drunken, ecstasy high sex orgy plus Inquisition style tortures) on the local populace.
Ever watched Jap AV porn? Something like that with Cannibal Holocaust.

The show makes many viewers so pissed until a tad too many were smashed their TVs with "2 by 4" planks. I too was pissed beyond words.
If I have Minigun (You know, the 6 barrelled gun held by Vulcan Raven), I would gladly use it those scumbags and scream: "Who's your daddy? Who's your daddy now!"

Plus Operation Sook Ching! *Dramatic music of you choice*
On attempt to curb the local from uprising and turning to insurgents,
the Japs ordered men from 18 to 40 to called at check points around the island and then.........
*No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! Or was it the Kempeitai ?*
The Kempeitai is the Imperial Japanese army's military police, it is a hybrid between the Gestapo and Inquisition.

Many male folks were taken to secluded spots and *Daka! Daka! Daka! Daka! Daka!*
What were you expecting? Fire crackers?
No! Gunned down like Al Capone's Valentine Massacre .
This went on for 2 weeks.

Simultaneously the womenfolk had their problems. Anything with a C**T, walks on 2 legs, has boobs and look saucy enough gets violated sexually by the Imperials.
The Imperials think this is their right to ravish any remale as victors of a conquered land.

Ever heard "Winning Hearts and Minds"?
Guess not.

Oh yeah! The Nanking Massacre!
China's biggest thing thing since the Cultural Revolution aka The Big Reset button.

That makes Jonestown look like Halloween and Abu Gharib look like a Tea Party.
Anything that walked on 2 legs, looks Chinese is violated, killed, tortured in whatever idea any Jeffrey Dahmer wannabe can come up with.

Watch the movie named "Don't Cry, Nanking" (I think)
And be pissed, angry and upset for a few days.
Trust me, you get the feeling you wanna kill those Imperials and when you are done.
You'll get an orgasm so high that even I think you will come in you pants.

The Choice of Weapon for killing such fiends!

BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT.
An Eye for an Eye makes the World go Blind.
Tit for Tat.
No, Justice is dispensed in the Court. Not with vilgilante ideals.

It is tempting to feed on this feeling of vengeance.
But Believe me, you wouldn't want to feed it anymore after that.

As Yoda would have said: Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate leads to Suffering.

Which leads to the movie, "Letters from Iwo Jima".
There are some who don' wanna watch. Says it makes them sympathise the Imperials, makes the Imperials look like victims and such.

The point in whatever the story shows remains the same; The Allies won, The Axis lost. Period.
Nothing more can more obvious.
Debate all you want.
Uncle Sam and his Friends won while Hitler and his loser ilk are crying in their underwear.

Here's looking at you!

2006-11-03T10:42:00.000+08:00

This is most impressive line I ever read in an English book:

"You have committed the Ultimate Heresy. Not only have you turned your back on the Constitution, you have profaned its name and almost destroyed everything We, the people have striven to built. You have perverted and twisted the path our forefather has laid for We, people to tread. There can be no mercy for a crime, no pity for such criminal. I renounce your regime!
Your sentence is long overdue and it is now time for you to die!"

The story is about a country that started out as utopia where no man would be beneath another man. Then a dicatator took over and rule the country with iron fist. Thousands die by his quest for power. A popular rebel leader consolidated the various factions in a one single coherent confederation.

But the rebels did not send the country in chaos. They removed the tyrant only and ruled the country by their country's constitution which they hold so dear in the hearts.

A Country's constitution is what I feel: Sacred.
Should the any leader stray from the constitution and begin to rule on their whims is what I regard as a Tyrant.
Emperor Qin, Marcos, Stalin and Cauchescu of Romania are all tyrants & dictators.

They all have problems trying not to be show offs.
Every now and then, they will show their opulent wealth which they plundered from the people with impunity.

I wanted always say this to them: " May your children have no anuses. If it's boy, he's a thief. If it's girl, she's hooker. Plus may all of them be infetile!"

Yeah, baby! Good riddance to these villains!

Ignorance, Ignorance, Ignorance.......

2006-10-23T06:49:00.000+08:00

Well, I am a sucker of science and techs.
I went again......to the Science Center.
And holy smoke!
Talk about sci fi creatures; scientists actually found one on Earth: in the bottom of deepest end of the sea.
A snail with armour plates!
But wait! This snail didn't use calcium or limestone for its shell like other snails.
It uses iron!
Yes! Iron.
The son of a gun uses iron for growing its shell.
Scientist actually used magnets to test the shell's magnetic property and yes!
It attract the shell. (OMG)

Why I get the feeling the bugger is not at the bottom of the food chain like all snails.......
Unless there's a predator which feeds and digests on iron based lifeforms.

Then I saw the crabs exibits. 1.) The Spider Crab 2.) The Tasmanian Crab 3.) The Champagne Crab 4.) The Snow Crab

It's interesting to note that these creatures are big (I mean big!) and they live in the deep sea.
The Tas Crab weights 14kg with pincer as big as a vise. Woah!

I did ask up why.
The reason I got is that the sea didn't limit the size, weight and mass of the animals & creatures living in it compared to terrestrials (land based) animals.
The pull of Gravity is lesser than that of dry land.

And that's why you won't be seeing man sized cockroaches and beetles anywhere in dry land.
At least, that's how the theory goes.

I always never like the idea to view science as a form of oddity.
But to some people, they are.
I always observed that parents (some not all) who brought their children to science center, they themselves are just clueless and hence they can't explain anything to their kids. They just tell their kids: "So farny wan! Hahaha!"
I dunno, Man. I wanted say that: " What have you been have been doing for the past 20 odds years of you life? This is basic science and you dont' know about it? "

Of course, that would have been politically incorrect.

Ignorance is the bane of modern day life.
It allows one to take ascendency over the lesser one by virtue of knowledge.

Exanple: The natives were awed by the Spainish with their muskets and cannons. Of course, you and me will just say; Guns. Seen that before.

But consider this: In today's competitive atmosphere, it is important to not stay ignorant like a stone age guy lest an iron guy shows up with his iron made bells and whistles.
And because he have not seen or made an iron based gadget before will start fawn and worship the Iron guy like a god.
Because the iron guy will figure out this is good chance to knock a few cheap deals for himself since this stone guy know squat.

I wouldn't blame the stone guy for that.

But it's no excuse for us here to stop learning and stop pushing ourselves to the limit.
We have the Internet, we have the will to learn and we have the edge to prove it.
The only thing is Do we want to do it?

Yikes! Are we lagging behind or what?

2006-09-12T11:03:00.000+08:00

This is bizarre man!
I was manning my sales booth which was selling PC games.
Every now & then I had to demo my wares to the crowd.

Of course being a good serviceman, I had to let potential customers have a go at the games.

Here's the suprising part: A Korean boy about 10 yrs of age (Expatriate family, I guess) took about 10 mins to understand the controls of a PC game and was able to handle with competency in the game. He was having fun and laughing away.
After that he thanked me for letting him play, I said: "No problem."

A local boy took over him (same age from the looks of it). He didn't bother to read the controls or understand what the PC game is all about.
3 mins into game, he was frustrated and angry.
I told him gently to read the instructions. He gave me a pissed look, hammered the keyboard and stormed off.
That's wasn't very nice.

The next kid joined in. This time, an older one about 11 years old.
Also the same behavior, didn't read the instructions and was also struggling with the game.
He asked me help him play. I did and sometime later, he asked me hand over the controls to him. So I did.
When he ran into something he can't handle, he asked me intervene again.
This went on until I went to handle a customer service issue.

But this incident left me something: Local kids on the whole aren't just on par with the kids from Korea, Japan or USA. Maybe I am wrong.
A small minority like the ones from Well-to-do Families and the wealthy elites most probably can handle them.
My niece and nephew who has a wealthy dad can handle more maybe just as well as myself when it comes to competition.

I thanked my mom & dad for giving a good education & teaching me to value education above all.

Which an event like WCG or CPL comes in mind; How can anyone field a credible team that can take on formidable ones like UK or USA if the common man can't even handle a simple PC game?

Look for the elites? Elites are minority for goodness sake!
They are too few in IMHO to for a decent player.

Plus this is compounded by the fact that many are PC tech challenged.
"My PC is XP wan!" "XP can work always!"
This is most common answer I get when I asked for the PC configuration from some customers.

Windows XP is the OS (Operating System)
It is not the CPU or the speed or the graphics card in your PC.
BTW PC means Personal Computer.
If you don't even know your PC config, can it be called Personal?

Also I got cases like customers buying the one & only PC of their lives.
Again I got railed by them for selling too advanced games.

Man, I can go on and on.
As any guy would have told you it's bad biz to bad month your customers.
So I would just stop from here.

The point is that the common citizenry is so tech challenge that many think that a PC is a just fancy entertainment tool.
In reality, it is not.
It's better than an X Box or PS2 because one can cutomised it or upgrade it when the invoilved parts is old.
Every1 know that you can't do that with the X Box or PS2.

What's more I feel that Counterstrike has poisoned my nation's people mind.
What I meant is the CS as it is called; has its poularity attributed to the game's ease of playing and low system requirement.
Resulting hundreds of LAN shops that specialises in CS only opening up in 1999. Most of them closed in 2003 when the boom busted.
But the game left an indelible mark in the nation's youth's psyche.

They play only CS and nothing else. Everything is nonsense except CS.
Even when the game is outdated in the fast moving world of PC gaming, people still clung onto CS like it's the anchor of their lives.

Till today, I get people asking: "Do you sell CS?"

Yes, I do play CS. But after the better games has been produced, I moved on to other games.
I owned CS my skill, tactics and strategies.
I used what I learned and apply it to other games. (Which I think is the way to go)
Not just spend your life perfecting CS, only to find out it's a game of the Bygones era.

Then there's Warcraft 3, again the whole thing / shebang starts............
Why not? It also have low system requirements plus the ever popular mod, DOTA.

I just do not understand why people would play and stake their time in winning this outdated game.
I need some1 to enlighten me on this. Anyone?

Here's the problem our country faced on the whole: (The majority not minority)
1.) PC tech challenged (Don't know your PC systen configuration)
2.) PC Gaming skill challenged (Narrow point of view and thinks winning is everything)
3.) No drive to improve oneself (The PC you buy is the 1 and only you need in your whole life)

More to come in the next entry!

Ladies and Gentelmen,Something Different!

2006-09-10T09:07:00.000+08:00

Allow me to introduce this book:
Carl Sagan's The Demon Haunted World.

This book when I read it first in 2001 blew me away.
It shows science as a light in the mental darkness of one's mind.
Things that cannot be explained by science is considered to be miracle or simply magic to many.

But it explains how people shouldn't do that. Because ignorance is not bliss at all.
It make people's mind shallow and unable to seek a better life for themselves.
No, I am not talking about money making.

I am not a rich guy at all.
(The Rich can have ignorant people in their ranks too. What makes anyone think the Rich are smart as well as savvy?)
Money doesn't solve at all problems. It make things done easier.

The book also says about the Basis of Founding a credible country which I liked and why I at times being an amatuer scientist takes some time off being a political historian.
(Ah ha! I don't certainly denounce my government for a bunch of piss ants!)

Remember my fellow country men: "Real Patriots ask questions."

It is sad part of us that we have a habit of tendency repeat the same mistakes again & again.
We are afraid of people who's a little different from us.
When scared, we start pushing people around
That's not important part here.
We Can Be Manipulated into Utter senselessness by clever politicians.
Like a hypnotist, Give us the right leader and we'll gladly do anything he wants including thing we know to be wrong.
( So my countrymen, it is important to go to school, studying and understand what you studying about. Rather then just get the grades and don't know what heck you're here for!)

History has taught us that the powerful and well to do will steal and oppress if given the chance.
The olde government of Europe (in the 1700s to 1800s) under the pretense of Goverment divided their nation into 2 classes: the Wolves and Sheep or (The Eater and the Eatee!)
Thomas Jefferson when serving as an ambassdor in Europe had observed the goverment under the kings and royalty degenerates when it is left to the rules alone. Because rulers by the acts of ruling- misuse public trust.
The citizen/people are the only prudent depository of power. And the people's minds must be improved to know that.

English philosopher, John Stuart Mills reasoned that "Silencing an Opinion" is a peculiar evil.
If the opinion is right, then people are robbed of the "chance of exchanging the error for the truth" & if it is wrong, people are deprived of a deeper understanding of the truth in "its collusion with error".

Mills also states: "If society lets any considerable number of its member grow as mere children, incapable of being acted on by rational consideration of distant motives, society has itself to blame."
Jefferson made the same point with a punch: " If any nation expects to both igonrant and free in a state of civilization, it expect what never was & never will be."
"A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both & deserve neither." He added.

Therefore when permitted to listen to alternative opinions & engage in subtantive debate, people have known to change their minds. It does happen.

My Mom wanted 2 of us to be in the big 3 jobs: Engineer, Accountant & Doctors.
Well, I didn't make it and winded as a PC games guy and my brother as a psychologist.
She accepts that times have changed.

So what? The big 3 jobs are for the bygones era in the 1980s Boom period.
Stop dreaming about the big 3 jobs! Find your own future and carve a destiny out!

(Excerpts taken from The Demon Haunted World)
Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan, I thank you for teaching me and showing me the wonders of science and education

Gamers Gamers Gamers

2006-09-08T11:01:00.000+08:00

Why is my country's gamer culture so backward? Or is it?
Just what is the crazy obsession with Counterstrike and Warcraft 3?

These games are sooo yesterday!
I have some pretty cool games like Dawn of War, Battlefield: Modern Battles,.

Yet, they have reached popularity levels no where as CS or WC.
What is wrong with people these days?