HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

My wishes for you are not limited to just the next year
but to all the years that you experience in your lifetime
and in your next life!

Have a fun-filled, rocking and joyful New Year!

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! 2014

On this season of Christmas,

may the Joy and Happiness spreads like
lights of Christmas Tree
Merry Christmas To you

Iron Man Age of Ultron Collection Action Figure

Fans are excited about the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" movie that will be shown on May 1, 2015, Hot Toys to fire up the fans unveiled the Avengers: Age of Ultron collectible series, 1/6th scale Mark XLIII Collectible Figure. It is their newest addition their MMS Diecast Series which the collectible figures are made of die-cast metal material, the figures are also realistically designed. As you can see in the pictures above the figure looks almost real.

Iron man also features an open helmet showing Tony Stark's face, a light-up LED in the chest, and a destroyed remains of Ultron Mark I.

The Hot Toys' Age of Ultron Iron Man Mark XLIII die-cast will be available for pre-order. Check their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152476050152344.1073742179.58690437343&type=1

Apple's Best Apps for 2014

Apple followed Google's Play Store lead they have listed their own best apps of 2014 on its Apple App Store. For this year Apple awarded Apps that are  smart and creative. Apple's favorite app of 2014 is "Elevate" this app sharpens your mind, improve memory and focus. The 2nd placer goes to Instagram's Hyperlapse which turns videos into time lapses.

For games, "Threes!" a puzzle game wa chosen for iPhone, while perspective-bending platformer Monument Valley won on the iPad.

Taylor Swift got the top album and top pop honors for Music.

Here's the full list:

App of the Year -  1st: Elevate 2nd: Hyperlapse from Instagram
Game of the Year - 1st: Threes!, a puzzle game 2nd:  Leo's Fortune, physics-based puzzle game

Best Apps -
 Yahoo News Digest, news app
 Storehouse, visual storytelling app
 SwiftKey Keyboard, alternative keyboard app
 1Password, password manager
 Camera+, photo editing app
 Toca Lab, science app for kids
 NYT Now, hand-picked news stories from New York Times' editors
 120 Sports, sports news and analysis app
 Camu, photo editing app
 Spring, shopping app
 BuzzFeed, news app
 Peak, brain training app
 Nighty Night Circus, bedtime stories for kids
 Uber, on-demand alternative taxi service
 Paper, Facebook-branded app that curates trending web content
 Waterlogue, app that turns photos into watercolor images
 Human, activity and calorie tracker
 Stellar, visual storytelling app
 TeleStory, kids app that lets them star in digital TV shows
 Network TV, app that recommends TV and online videos
 Litely, photo editing app
 Star Walk, stargazing app
 Cinamatic, short film creation app
 Health Mate, activity and heart-rate tracking app
 Yummly, recipe and grocery shopping list app

Best Games -
 Bonza Word Puzzle
 Monument Valley
 RUzzle Adventure
 Battleheart Legacy
 World of Warriors
 XCOM: Enemy Within   
 Hitman Go
 Smash Hit
 SpellFall
 Wayward Souls
 Trials Frontier
 Adventure Beaks
 Rules!
 Spider-Man Unlimited
 FarmVille 2: Country Escape
 Retry
 Micromon
 Rival Knights
 Godus
 Crazy Taxi City Rush
 Castle Doombad: Free to Slay
 Bicolor
 Royal Revolt 2: Defend Your Castle
 Fotonica
 Timberman

Sony Reveals PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition

Sony has presented the 20th Anniversary limited edition PlayStation 4 during the celebration event held on last Wednesday December 3, matching the date of the launching of original PlayStation in Japan on December 3, 1994. The 20th anniversary edition PS4 console match the color and style of the old PlayStation One (original PS1). Sony said that it will go on sale starting December 6, 2014 and only 12,300 units will be sold worldwide.

The PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition is color grey or "Original Grey" as it’s officially coded. The console comes in a special box with the 20th anniversary engraving. The price is €499 for European market, there are no price yet for other countries.

Oscar Isaac Will Play Apocalypse in X-Men

X-Men: Apocalypse expected release date is on May 27, 2016 and is directed by Bryan Singer. Script is by Simon Kinberg and story written by Singer, Kinberg, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris.

Twentieth Century Fox sealed Oscar Isaac to play super-villain Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse. Oscar also stars in "A Most Violent Year" with Jessica Chastain. Other stars for the film are Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique), Evan Peters (Quicksilver), Channing Tatum (Gambit), Michael Fassbender (Magneto), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), James McAvoy (Charles Xavier), and Nicholas Hoult (Beast).

10 Most Unsafe Toys List

This holiday season children will want new toys that they will be playing with. Adults needs to watch out for toys that are unsafe for our kids, a Massachusetts-based consumer watchdog group World Against Toys Causing Harm, or W.A.T.C.H have listed the annual "10 Worst Toys" to warn parents and consumers of the potential hazards in some toys as the holiday shopping season gets underway.

Here's their full list of "10 Worst Toys" for 2014:

"Air Storm Firetek Bow" by Zing - this toy can shoot Fire-glow LED arrows with bulbous tips up to 145 feet. It it equipped with a loop-and-launch technology and an LED-activated power grip that look almost realistic. It was marketed with the roll-out of adventure film "Hunger Games II", in which the leading character weapon is a bow.

"Ziggle" four-wheeled cycle by Radio Flyer - produced by Radio Flyer it is a Twist and wiggle ride for kids. It has an adjustable seat and padded hand grips. This is not so dangerous as long as there is an adult supervision.

"Catapencil" by Toysmith - it is a pencil with a miniature slingshot-style launcher at the bottom.

"Alphabet Zoo Rock & Stack Pull Toy" by Skip Hop - a stack and pull toy for 18 months and above.

"SWAT Electric Machine Gun" by Junxing Toys Industrial Co. - it is a replica of a SWAT Machine Gun that has some similarities with a real machine gun.

"Wooden Instruments" sold at Wal-Mart - these are colorful music instrument for babies. W.A.T.C.H warns buyers for potential ingestion and choking injuries.

"Bottle Rocket Party" by Norman & Globus (ScienceWiz) - this is fun to play with. W.A.T.C.H warns buyers for potential for eye, face, and other impact injuries. Just wear goggles when playing with Bottle Rockets.

"Lil' Cutesies-Best Friends" doll by JC Toys Group - yup they are really cute 8.5 inchess dolls, but can be choking hazards due to a detachable bow.

"True Legends Orcs Battle Hammer" sold at Toys R Us - W.A.T.C.H warns for potential for blunt impact, oh come on, it is plastic and very light weight.

"Colored Hedgehog" plush toy sold at Toys R Us - soft, colorful hedgehog for infants.

Yamaha Fazer drones

Yamaha Motor of Japan will be marketing their Yamaha Fazer drones for agriculture and business purpose. They will be exporting the Yamaha Fazer drones to South Korea in 2015. These industrial drones are being use to spray agricultural chemicals to crops and anti foot-and-mouth solutions to livestock.

With the modern design, it can also be good sell for the enthusiast. The Yamaha Fazer drones is 3.6 meters long and weighs about 70kg. This is like a huge RC helicopter. Unfortunately, you got to have a lot of money to buy this bird since it cost 10 million yen ($90,629) each.

Bestselling Christmas Toys in UK

The Toy Retailers Association in the UK listed the toys that are expected to do well this Christmas. Every year they are providing Dream Toys chart that encourages people to purchase gifts ahead of time to avoid long lines and to make sure that you have plenty of stock to choose from.

Here's the list:

1. Minecraft Figures which is based from a popular video game with the same name. It cost £7.99 in the UK, the lowest on their list. In the US the worth from $8.76 to $11.67.

2. Little Live Pets Bird Cage, a talking bird which is powered by battery. The pet bird will respond to touch, sing, record sounds and will talk back to you if you speak to it. It can also fit on your finger so you can take it anywhere you go. Price £19.99, $31.00 in the US.

3. VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch for kids. It can be use as a portable camera watch. Includes 3 mini learning games with the function to download more, including a how to tell time game. Clock display, animated stopwatch/timer and alarm explore time concepts. It has digital and analog displays with more than 50 clock face designs. Price £39.99 UK, $49.99 US.

4. My Friend Cayla the most expensive dolls out of the three on the list. You can chat with Cayla and she will reply back and talk to you. Price £58.99 UK, $105.45 US.

5. Frozen Snow Glow Elsa is another doll included in the list, that features a character from the Disney film Frozen. The doll can speak and her wears a shiny dress. You can watch Elsa's power flurry with Snow Glow Elsa. The toy sings Award Winning Song "Let it Go", it can play 15 Magical Movie Phrases, the dress glows when you touch her necklace, it has new royal reflection eyes. Elsa speaks English and Spanish (Elsa habla Ingles y Espanol). Price £34.99 UK, $48.99 US.

6. The Nerf Demolisher gun, it fires two different types of projectiles. The Demolisher 2-in-1 blaster can fire darts, missiles, or both at the same time up to 90 feet. It has motorized dart blasting and pump-action missile blasting effects. It costs £44.99 UK, $29.88 US.

 

7. The Transformers Stomp and Chomp Grimlock which cost £89.99 UK, $69.00 US. The toy is 20 inchess Grim lock robot that changes in 1 step. It is equipped with pop-out weapons and the eyes glows. Figures activate different lights, sounds and weapons.

8. The Zoomer Dino, Boomer a remote-controlled dinosaur that roam freely around your home. You can get him riled up by pulling his tail. You can train him to dance, chase, chomp and roar. It is the most expensive toy on the list at £99.99 UK, $79.88 US.

9. Lego Benny's Spaceship costs £79.99 UK $96.73 US. It includes 4 minifigures (Benny, Robo Emmet, Space Wyldstyle and Robo Pilot, plus an Astro Kitty figure) with accessories. The spaceship features opening cockpit, two spring-loaded laser shooters, four flick missiles, extendable wings, spring-loaded space cannons, and two stud blasters.

10. Toot-Toot Animals Safari Park is an interactive zoo playset that features 7 smartpoint locations which respond to the animals with fun phrases, animal and nature sound effects and melodies. It costs £39.99 UK, $127.51 US.

11. The Frozen Sparkle Dolls, another doll based from the movie frozen. sold separately for £16.99 UK each, $24.42 US. Elsa features a gorgeous light blue gown with sparkles and sheer white overcoat.

12. The Bop-It! Beats machine game that combines the classic Bop It! it features songs by your favorite musical artists like Nicki Minaj. It costs £21.99 UK, $15.99 US.

Ebola Toys Are Now Sold Out

Giantmicrobes Inc., has turned the deadly Ebola virus that have infected about 10,141 people in 8 affected countries, and almost killed 5,000, into a lovely and cuddly toys. The company have sold all their stock that includes small Ebola doll for $9.95, a Gigantic Ebola doll for $29.95 and an Ebola Petri Dish toy for $14.95.

The deadly virus toy looks like a brown worm. The company which is based in Stamford, Connecticut specializes on  gag gifts. They are not just selling toys they also educate people about disease, virus, bacteria etc. On their website the warn people about the Ebola virus, "A short incubation period of 2 to 21 days presages symptoms which include fever, aches, sore throat, and weakness, followed by diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, and both internal and external bleeding. And then, for between 50-90 percent of victims, death."

Aside from Ebola toys, they also sell Anthrax, Botulism, Cholera, E. Coli, Amoeba, Herpes and Dengue Fever and less sinister toys like yoghurt bacteria, Sore Throat, White blood cell, common cold, sperm cells, lab mice and a homo sapiens embryo.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer

I can't wait for this movie, "The Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer". Check out Ultron (played by James Spader) beating the hell out of Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man(Robert Downey Jr), Thor (Chris Hemsworth),  Black Widow (Scarlet Johansson) and other avengers in the first official teaser trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron," that will hit theaters on May 1, 2015! You can also see Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) in the trailer.

Toys 'R' Us: Breaking Bad crystal meth action figures

Parents are not happy with the recent toys from Toys 'R' Us, they are now selling Breaking Bad crystal meth action figures that even has crystal meth bags and detachable sack of cash. They also have action figure of Walter White wearing his Heisenber disguise and Jesse Pinkman in a lab suit. Breaking Bad is a popular TV show about Walter White a chemistry teacher turn crystal meth cook. It also has

Susan Schrivjer a mom from Florida wants Toys 'R Us to remove the "Breaking Bad" action figures since she said that it glorify drug use. It is also not appropriate in a store which caters to families with young children. She launched a petition on Change.org.

“a Breaking Bad doll, complete with a detachable sack of cash and a bag of meth, alongside children’s toys [as] a dangerous deviation from the [company's] family friendly values”, she said.

Toys 'R Us clarified that the Breaking Bad packaging notes that the toys are intended for ages 15 and up.

X-Men's Wolverine Dead

Marvel Universe kills off one of the most like superhero in Marvel, Wolverine. Wolverine, who is a mutant has the ability to heal quickly that kept him alive for hundred of years. Wolverine's first appearance was in the comics "The Incredible Hulk #180" in October 1974.

"Death of Wolverine (2014) #4" is the beginning of the end. The 1st of three books focused on Wolverine losing his healing factor, that eventually led to his death.

Charles Soule the writer said, "He cannot heal from the injuries he receives. That has always been one of his biggest powers. He went to see Reed Richards who is known as Mr. Fantastic (Fantastic Four) and he said, I will figure it out eventually, but you gotta stop fighting.' And Wolverine's like 'Yeah, okay, I'll do my best.'"

"The biggest bounty ever is on his head. So, he starts on this global adventure to figure out what's gong on."

In the first book was set in Canada, then in the 2nd and 3rd the setting was moved to other countries like South China Sea and Japan where Logan has history. In book #4 he founds out who is hunting him, which turns out to be Dr. Abraham Cornelius. The one who injected the adamantium in his body that turned his bones and claws to adamantium.

In issue #4, Wolverine finds out who is hunting him, a guy named Dr. Abraham Cornelius, who actually put the adamantium in his body that you see when he draws his impressive claws. Wolverine tried to put an stop to Dr. Cornelius from turning people into Weapon X. Wolverine punctured with his claws the adamantium tank and it covers him completely. He was able to walk and reach outside and without his healing power he was helpless. He died saving others.

World of Warcraft Patch 6.0.2

Blizzard’s MMORPG, World of Warcraft released the 6.0.2 patch today October 15, 2014 that gave the game improvements. This will be the last patch before the release of the "Warlords of Draenor" expansion pack that is expected to be released in November. The patch includes improved resolution and a better animation. The characters in the game which includes the  Night Elves, Humans, Orcs, Dwarves, Gnomes, Draenei, Undead, Trolls, and Taurens also had an update. The characters texture, detail, and facial expressions have been improved.

Included in the patch is the new world event to the game world named "Iron Horde Incursion". It includes parties traveling to the Blasted Lands to take on the incoming Iron Horde, and will also feature a revamped five-player versioin of the Upper Blackrock Spire dungeon.

You can download the Patch 6.0.2 now. The expansion Warlords of Draenor will be release on November 13th.

Download it here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/15682579/602-ptr-patch-notes-sep-18-9-18-2014

RAM 1500 by Pro-Line

Check out the new RAM 1500 by Pro-Line scale fans will be happy about this off-road truck, it arrive clear with overspray film, window masks and decals. The RAM 1500 is even equipped with spare tires at the back.

The RAM 1500 clear body 1:10 Scale Crawlers. It has a unique look and the whole package includes 1 piece of RAM 1500 Clear Body 1:10 Scale Rock Crawlers, window masks, and decal sheet. It is worth  $38.21

Features:

•     Custom RAM 1500 Rock Crawling body
•     Unique bed for spare tire detail
•     Big Fender Flares mimic real crawlers
•     Detailed Stickers for awesome scale appearance
•     Perfect for RAM 1500 truck fans!
•     Made with Crystal Clear Genuine GE Lexan®
•     Made in the USA, since 1982

RC 2014 Chevy Silverado by Pro-Line

Check out the latest Pro-Line 2014 Chevy Silverado Clear Body it has a very detailed design for all you Chevy scale fans. It comes with over-spray film, window masks and decals. It also has a bed box and an axe. It's really a great looking Monster Truck.

The package includes one piece 2014 Chevy Silverado Clear Body, a window masks, and decal sheet.

Features:

    2014 Chevy Silverado replica design
    Detailed Stickers for awesome scale appearance
    Perfect for modern Chevy truck fans!
    Made with Crystal Clear Genuine GE Lexan®
    Made in the USA, since 1982

COst $33.96

Angry Birds Transformers Will Launch in October

Rovio, the company that developed the very popular Angry Birds game will be releasing a new game named Angry Birds Transformers. Angry Birds Transformers will be based on the popular 1980s cartoon action series.

Angry Birds Transformers will be released in 2 major mobile platform Android and iOS in October. Users can play as the Autobirds or Decemtihog and battle the wild Eggbots. You can play in a car form or in robot form.

Angry Birds Transformers global launch date on iOS platform will be on October 15, the Android version will be on OCtober 30.

On the trailer the birds are angrier and are now high tech, they have lasers, bombs, and transform into robots. There will be a new gameplay from drag and shoot hit to run and gun style.

Check out the trailer below:

Strati: The First 3D Printed Electric Car

Local Motors an Arizona-based automaker produces the first fully functional 3D printed car called "Strati" in full view of the spectators at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago that was held September 8-13, 2014. The technology opens the opportunity for other manufacturers to adopt similar methods.

The Strati was printed using a giant 3D printer. The materials used is thermoplastic and carbon fiber. It took about 44 hours of continuous printing from chassis to the body. Then once they are done, other components of the car like the windows, headlights, motor and battery were added. The assembly took two days.

When you look at it, the car looks like it can go 100mph unfortunately it can only go 40mph tops, not too bad considering it comes out from a 3d printer.

Destiny

Destiny is a highly anticipated sci-fi video game that is now available. This will be the 1st part of an ongoing series of games. Bungie created Destiny so it's no surprise that some aspects of the game is similar to Halo.

Destiny ran beta testing 6 weeks ago for 10 days, in order to gather valuable data and feedback from games that they can then use to improve the game. The beta test was designed to test the game with a larger audience. It also allowed them to test the strain on the games servers. Beta testing also allows the consumers to test the game before buying it.

Let's go to the game itself, I like the artificial intelligence you will see enemies tries to hide and react in a realistic way when they see your character. The graphics is very impressive. I like the surface of the moon which is kind of surreal. The landscapes are amazingly done.

About the server, there were times I got disconnected and had an error codes. Thankfully, when I got reconnected the game saved my progress at the last checkpoint.

This is really a big game so the review for games likes this will take some time. There are a lot of enemy factions that you will face, and a lot of mission to complete. This is really an enjoyable game. Turn those Vex hydras into ground beef using your pulse rifle. Enjoy the game!

Destiny is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

Publisher: Activision
Developer: Bungie
Release Date: September 9, 2015

Air Hogs Battle Tracker

Air Hogs Battle Tracker is very cool just by looking at it. It looks impressive and it seems ready to defend your airspace. The surface-to-air missile set is equipped Automated Robotic Turret (A.R.T.), Turret radar dish, Assembled attack helicopter as its nemesis, Controller/charger, 18 pieces of foam turret missiles, and 7 pieces of foam helicopter projectiles.

The surface-to-air missile will actually shoot foam projectiles to its target, while the helicopter shoots flat foam discs.  The turret is powered by 4 AA batteries while the helicopter has a non-removable, rechargeable battery. It will take about 28 minutes to fully charge the helicopter.

The  Air Hogs - Battle Tracker with Yellow Disc Firing Helicopter is worth $54.99 on Amazon.

Air Hogs HYPERTRAX RC High Speed All-Terrain Vehicle

High Speed All-Terrain Vehicle by Air Hogs is an amazing All-terrain RC, you can drive it on grass, gravel, road, or sand. The tracks have enough spaces that it won't get filled with dirt and gunk. It has a very a thick and big tracks that you can have it flip over and drive on either side. It has a 2.4 Ghz remote, an independent suspension, and it is powered by 8 AA batteries.

You can run it for over 11 minutes on a full charge, and it take about 35-50 minutes to recharge. The Air Hogs Hyper Trax cost $35.

Features:

• Flip over and drive on both sides
• Proportional throttle
• Proportional steering
• 2.4GHz for amazing range and control
• Independent suspension

LEGO Smart Girls: Female Scientist Toy Set

Girls who love LEGO can now role-play as astronomer, chemist, or a paleontologist with their new Research Institute LEGO set. The new toy set promotes women in the Science and Technology field.

The kit was designed by geophysicist Ellen Kooijman, according to LEGO.

LEGO come up with the new set after a 7-year old girl named Charlotte Benjamin scold them through a handwritten letter for their female toys who don't have smart jobs.

Charlotte’s letter went viral check it out below:

Cool Toys from Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con is about costumes, comics, movies, television shows, collectibles, video games and toys. Let's focus about toys there are lot of toys at Comic-Con from companies like Kotobukiya, Sideshow Collectibles, Pop Culture Shock, and NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association). 

Here are some of my favorites: