My Top Ten Toys of 2010

It's time to list down my favourite purchase of 2010. It was a great year as I managed to grab few toys that was not available in my home country, Malaysia. So here they are:

10) Mattel WWE Stone Cold Steve Austin figures

Bought these during my trip to Singapore last November. Steve Austin was and still my favourite wrestler. I still remember the golden days during his legendary feud with The Rock and Vince McMahon. Both figures are still in package though...

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9) Mattel Custom Motors Batmobile

When bought, this item was not available in Malaysia. Listed in my top 10 because I can customize it into anything I want in vehicle modes. It's also still in package...

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8) Mattel Batman Brave and the Bold Transforming Batmobile

It's beautiful, nuff said. And as usual, it's not available in Malaysia. You can actually see the 1966 Batmobile in it but in a modern design. Not to mention it can transform into a plane. It's also heavy and huge.

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7) TakaraTomy Transformers Alternity A-01 - Nissan GT-R Convoy (Vibrant Red)

Listed because I had to wait for this item for more than a year. Die-cast and plastic blend together and it's just beautiful. Difficult to transform and the size is smaller than the Alternators series.

6) Hasbro Transformers War for Cybertron: Cybertronian Optimus Prime

Never played the game, but I saw the trailer. This figure is quite diffucult to transform, trust me.

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5) Hot Toys X-Men Origins Wolverine: Wolverine

At first, I didn't plan to purchase this figure, but after reading few reviews, decided to try my luck and didn't regret it though. His claws are the main attraction. They are really sharp and looked like a piece of metal. I also like Wolvie's body as you could see his veins on both arms. Some collectors mention the sculpt is not Jackman enough, well I disagree with that...

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4) Hot Toys Blade II: Blade

For me, this should be a DX figure instead of MMS. Tons of accessories and you could really see Mr. Snipes' face from the sculpt.

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3) DC Direct 1:6 Batman Beyond

I love the cartoon series. For me it was one of the best cartoons ever (other than the original Batman The Animated Series). Wanted to get this when first released but it was not available anywhere in Malaysia. Bought this during my trip to Singapore.

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2) Hot Toys Terminator 2 T-800 Arnold Schwarzenegger

Terminator 2 was and still my favourite action movie of all time. And to be frank, this is also one of my favourite figure in my collection as it really looked like Arnold. I also bought a grenade launcher as his accessories. I'm planning to get T-1000 in the future to accompany this figure...

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1) Hot Toys The Dark Knight DX02 Batman

Never knew my first purchase of the year would be the best. Multiple accessories and light up features were the reasons why I bought it. The best 1/6 Batman ever!! It's just perfect in every way (except the oily abs).

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So guys, make sure you list down your favourite / top 10 toys of 2010.

That's all folks!!

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My Top Ten Toys of 2009

I've beed asked by a fellow toy collector to list down my favourite toys of 2009. So here they are:


10) Dr. Figures Spy Seven a.k.a. Daniel Craig as James Bond

Purchased on the first day of 2009, this was my first purchased of the year. Quantum of Solace was just being released the previous November and with that, I looked everywhere for a Bond figure. I got two choices that time, either to buy this or Loading Toys. I chose this one as it includes a body as well as multiple accessories. A good choice though!!

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9) Transformers Mighty Muggs Optimus Prime

Why this one? It's easy. The pain I had to suffer for the sake of just getting it. When first released, I searched everywhere for it. Went to various shops, either being told to buy them in set of 4, or just wait for the SDCC version. Luck was on my side one day as I finally found it, without needing to buy the other sets.

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8) Other ROTF Transformers toys

For this year, it can be said, it's the year of the Transformers, same as it was in 2007. Hasbro dominated the toy world with the release of ROTF. As a Prime collector, this was one of the best year to collect all the movie Prime versions. My motto, get it before the hype dried out as it will be more difficult to get it later and it will be more expensive.

7) Transformers ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime

It's easy to include this figure in my top ten. Beautifully crafted with electronic functions, it's just a perfect movie incarnation of Optimus. I was well happy with this figure but was instantly shattered when Takara released their Buster Prime with movie accurate decals and paints. Damn!! Takara+Hasbro=repaints+profits. I think this is the formula being used by both companies. Sheeesssshhhhh..

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6) Hot Toys Iron Man Mark III

No need to explain further bout this magnificent figure, you all already know bout it. Light up features was the main reason I purchased it. Happy with it but was also shattered when Hot Toys decided to release the Battle Damaged version.

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5) Hot Toys Terminator Salvation Endoskeleton T-600

It's big, bad and ugly, not to mention light up features capability. What else could you ask for a 1/6 figure? The main reason why I chose this instead of the weathered or other versions was the articulated fingers. Besides, you can truly see how all the pistons worked together when moving the arms and legs. Awesome!!

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4) Hot Toys Predator 1

The original Predator on the silver screen. Perfectly sculpted in every way and a tad short compared with the other Predators. Where's Dutch to bust this ugly motha up?? Hehehe...

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3) Hot Toys Hellboy 2

I love Hellboy 2. Along with The Dark Knight and Iron Man, Hellboy 2 was my favourite movie of 2008. When I love a movie surely I wanted a souvenir to remind me how awesome the movie was and this figure was just it. Also, the head sculpt captured Ron Perlman's jaw and face perfectly. Planning to get Abe in the future.. We'll see how..

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2) Hot Toys Iron Man Mark I

This to me is one the best made figure by Hot Toys. Why? Just look at the details. Though the articulation is restricted, you could not help but to fell in love with it. Well, if you don't believe me, just drop by at XL-Shop at Berjaya Times Square. See how beautifully it's being displayed with the other Mark suits and I guarantee, let me repeat myself, I guarantee you will be WOWED!!!

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1) Hot Toys The Dark Knight Batmobile Tumbler

The most expensive toy I bought this year and probably the best. Waited for it for more than a year and a further two months for it the be shipped here. It's so huge, I had to reposition my toy shelves in order to accommodate this monster into my room.

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It has been a good year for toy collecting. Me and Sembangtoys even got the chance to be in a newspaper this year and brag bout our beloved hobby.

For 2010, I'll slow down a bit. Need to channel all my income to other important things. Well, as Arnold said in Terminator 2, I'll be back...

Happy new year!!

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