Hey guys! It's been quite a while since I last did a toy review due to my busy schedule at work but, no worries as I will be featuring some really awesome collectibles coming soon! In the meantime, prepare for some gaming nostalgia as I would be sharing with you a short review of one of the cutest and iconic video-game based Nendoroid toy I've ever collected: The Nendoroid 544: Kirby's Dream Land - Kirby!

Nendoroid 544 Kirby from Kirby's Dream Land

The toy actually came out to be more than what I was initially expecting. It came with the stand, 4 interchangeable and expressive face plates, a star rod, sword, awesome hats, and even a fireball! The toy also made use of magnets to give kirby a more flexible and easy way to pose without the worry of scratching the toy's surface. Of course, as expected from Good Smile, they made use of their high quality plastic material and as for the paint job of his face; the way it was expressed in each faceplate was spot on, just the way you remember him in the game.

Here are the many looks you can do with Kirby:

 Absorbing power and skills - Kirby style!

 Kirby flying by keeping air in his mouth :D

 The Legend of Zel-- I mean Kirby. :P

 Kirby and the Star Rod!

Fireball!!!!

Overall, I had a lot of fun playing with this collectible and it really brought Kirby's character to life. If you are an avid fan of this cute pink blob or even a Smash Brothers enthusiast, then it truly is a worthy collectible for you to play with, display and keep.

A special shout-out to Hubbyte Toy Store for helping me get my hands on this adorable find! You may also order from them should you wish to grab one of your own. Simply click here to visit their online shop. Lastly, a special thank you as well to my good friend, Mark Cham, for taking the photos of my Kirby toy!

Thanks for reading this feature and watch out for my new reviews very soon! :)

Last February 12, 2015, the new Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate was finally released in stores worldwide. Being one of the most successful grinding games to date, this has been much awaited by millions of fans around the world. To make things even more exciting, all pre-orders from Datablitz can bring home 1 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Exclusive Poster, 1 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Exclusive Paper Fan, and 1 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Figure Builder along with a copy of the game upon release. That's not even the collector's edition yet! Pretty neat huh?

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Even if Monster Hunter has been around for years, I must admit that this would be my first time to actually play the game. I have tried it back then on the PSP however, due to my erratic and busy schedule before, I never really got to fully enjoy the game. Now that the newest addition of the game franchise came out on the Nintendo 3DS and having a couple of friends who are currently into the game as well - I think this would be the best time for me to maximize my experience the game especially on the multiplayer aspect of it. With this in mind, I immediately pre-ordered a copy for myself when the pre-order registration opened. I was able to get the Garara Ajara figure and I must say, the detailing and overall quality and sculpting of the toy was superb! This makes my choice to pre-order the game definitely worth it! :)

freebies from pre-ordering: Fan, Figure, Poster and of course, the game itself!

Unboxing and assembling Garara Ajara!

a closer look :)

You may grab your own copy of the New Monster Hunter Ultimate 4 at the nearest Datablitz branch for only P1,850 (If paid in cash, you can bring it home for only P1,750). You can also collect these awesome Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Figure Builder Plus Vol. 1 for only P259 each. All figures come in a blind box so take a chance and let the challenge to collect them all begin!

Got the game already? Share your thoughts with us at the comments below! :)

Happy New Year everyone! With the holiday spirit still in the air, I believe it is not too late to share with you all some of the awesome collectible toys I got last Christmas! A big thank you to my cousin, Anton Amistoso and my good friend, Arra Abella of Style Reader for these! 

Note: These toys are all still sealed. I will open them once I begin writing each of their detailed reviews!

3 Nendoroid Figures and the Lego 21108 GhostBusters Ecto-1!

I know that I have not been able to update my blog with new reviews for the past few months but am really hoping that this year would be different - new toys, new events and of course, new giveaways and fun surprises are definitely going to come your way at the ElectroMagnetChick! 

Just to give a brief background on these new additions to my collection:

LEGO 21108 Ghostbusters Ecto-1

My cousin, Anton and I visited the Christmas Toy Fair 2014 at the Megatrade Hall a few days before Christmas day. Interested to see what they had to offer and if we could find any great deals for our little cousins, nephews and nieces (and also for ourselves hehe), this event was truly something I couldn't miss. 

My cousin Anton and I will always be kids at heart!

My cousin and childhood best friend, Anton, posing with the giant Funko Pop Figurines!

After going around multiple times scavenging every single booth, we came across the Lego 21108 Ghostbusters Ecto-1 set! It was one of the latest LEGO Build sets I have been eyeing after it was approved for production from LEGO Ideas (LEGO Ideas is like a kickstarter program for Lego fans to suggest and vote interesting ideas for build sets that can possibly be made! Click the link to see what they have in store now) 

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Without a doubt, it was my goal and my sweet cousin decided on the spot that it would be his Christmas/birthday gift to me. You could imagine how much jitters and child like feels I had that moment even if I insisted he didn't have to. Thanks so much cuz! Love you mucho! :)

425 Nendoroid Red Trainer (Pokemon)

The Iconic Red Trainer from Pokemon Fire Red

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Originally, this was the toy I was asking my brother to pick up for me when he visited the Pokemon Center during his trip to Japan last October 2014. When he came home and told me he was not able to pick this figure up, I immediately was on a look out should any of the local collectible toy stores have any pre-order openings. However, upon my discovery, the pre-order for this specific figure was already closed. I also discovered that there was a really huge demand for it to the point that the value of the toy skyrocketed to P8,000/figure. If you are wondering why this was such a hot sell out, it is because the toy represents the iconic Red Trainer from the popular video game and animated series, Pokemon. The figure comes with interchangeable face plates, legs, hands, poke balls and even the 3 first generation starter pokemon! To make things even more exciting, the toy was only sold as a Pokemon Center exclusive in Japan.  I must say, they truly live up to the tag line of the franchise - "Gotta Catch em' All!" since this was a challenging find.

The Nendoroid Red Trainer in action!

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With the help of my good friend Arra and her father (who is a big time toy collector too!), we were able to find and snag the rare figure when it was released in one of the local collectible toy stores that sold it to us for a good and reasonable price. I remember that I had to head to the store right away the moment it arrived if I wanted to grab myself one - and to my surprise, by the time I got there, there was only 1 left (mind you it was a regular working weekday) - I guess it really was meant for me. After everything, I think this made the perfect and rewarding Christmas present to myself this year. Thank you so much Arra, Tito Art and GreatToysOnline for this opportunity and rare find! :)

413 Nendoroid The Legend of Zelda: Link the Wind Waker 

and 385 Nendoroid Persona 3: Aegis

As growing up, I was an avid fan of video games. Back in the Nintendo Gamecube days, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker was one of the most memorable titles I played - for one, its colorful and paper-like artwork was very unique compared to its older and newer versions of the game franchise. 

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker has really cute yet amazing art!

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Persona on the other hand was another J-RPG favorite of mine. I simply loved the fun gameplay, the mysterious story plot and the overall experience that the game franchise had to offer. Aegis was one of my favorite characters in the Persona 3 game. She had this witty, funny and a somewhat "innocent" personality for a robot but battling side by side with her against shadows is a pretty kickass experience. 

Actual Character Design of Aigis from Persona 3 FES

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These two Nendoroids were given to me as a present from my good friend and fellow toy collector, Arra. They were given actually in two separate occasions which was my birthday and for Christmas. Since both are still sealed and were given near the holiday season, I considered them both a combo gift instead! Thanks so much for this! Truly a great addition to my ever growing Toy Collection and I'm so excited to display them on my shelves soon!

So there you have it... Hope you guys enjoyed reading this! Please stay tuned for more toy reviews and upcoming events I have in store for all of you this year!

Got a toy you recommend me to check out? Let me know at the comments below. :)

Over the week, I was caught by surprise when my good friend, Arra from Style Reader, gave me an advanced birthday present during one of our hang outs. The gift came in a blue gift bag where I was told that I was not allowed to actually open it until my real birthday date. Though, given the shape of the box and after taking sneaky peeks, I knew100% that it was a new toy. My inner child could not resist but open it up early. Upon opening it, my face literally lit up to see that the toy inside was one of the ones I have been eyeing lately - the new Cloud Strife: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Static Arts Mini Series by Square Enix!

Cloud all boxed up!

The toy came in a well-packaged colourful box that showcases the other characters available for this mini series. Being an avid fan of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy Theatrhythm, this statuette makes a perfect addition to my ever growing toy collection. Every glimpse of it reminds me of the days I used to play the RPG with the PSX back in the year 1997 and the times I battled with the beats brought by Theatrhythm on the 3DS.

Here comes Cloud with his trusty Buster Sword!

Standing only 5-inches tall, the toy is remarkably adorable and still BAD ASS. I love as well how Square Enix decided to retain his original SOLDIER uniform from the classic RPG game rather than have him dressed like the one from Advent Children or Kingdom Hearts. This really gives off a more nostalgic feel with the Character's original persona with a hint of cuteness! 

In terms of color and detail, the toy really captures all the intrinsic details of the SOLDIER uniform from neck to toe. However, I wish that the paint job on the buster sword was more carefully done since it had a slight smudge on the lower edge of the plastic blade. Other than that, everything else is perfect as expected from the same company that brought us Play Arts Kai toy series! (I will be doing a review on my Play Arts Kai collection soon so stay tuned for that!) In terms of feel, you can tell that the type of plastic used to create the toy was hi quality grade just by feeling it. Despite it being very detailed, it has an overall smooth surface and finish.

Cloud Strife and Buster Sword Side Aerial View

In conclusion, the Cloud Strife: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Static Arts Mini Series is definitely a must have for any fan of the classic RPG series. Though it would have also been much cooler if the toy had movable parts to change his poses. Nevertheless, its initial look lets you appreciate every bit of Cloud, his uniform, his signature spiked up hair, and trusty Buster Sword! I couldn't agree more that he definitely creates the perfect blend of cute with an attitude! If you want one of these, you can collect Cloud, Sephiroth and Tifa at Datablitz! I know that there is also a Moogle, Chocobo and Squall version however, these will be released on a later date. 

Thank you Arra of Style Reader for this amazing birthday gift in advanced! 

Stay posted as I will be releasing more toy reviews and events soon! Got a toy you want to recommend? Feel free to message me or leave a comment below! 

Hey guys! I apologize for the delay in posting new content due to a number of reasons from work and climate. However, I hope this post today will make up for it as it is something very interesting and worth writing about!

Over the weekend, my brother decided to give me my birthday present this year a little bit earlier than expected. Knowing that I have a knack of replaying classic games via Emulators on my Android phone, he got me my own mobile game controller - the MOGA Pro Power Controller!

New Gadget Toy!

The unboxing - Ready to MOGA indeed!

The MOGA Pro Power Controller takes your mobile gaming experience onto a whole new level of fun most especially if you are running emulators! It lets you relive your favorite games from past successful consoles without the nuisance of the touchpad controller and your fingers covering parts of the screen. It also simulates the good old digital pad experience like how console games should be played and lastly, it makes more buttons playable which is crucial to many popular RPGs, Racing and Action games (such as the dual clickable analog sticks, L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons - using them is a breeze compared to the touchpad controller which is really difficult and almost unplayable for certain games). This gadget also won the "Best New Hardware" Award during the famous E3 expo!

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But what makes the MOGA Pro Power Controller so special as compared to just buying an OTG wire and connecting your USB Controllers? Well, to start, the MOGA Pro Power is compatible with Android 2.3+ Smartphones and Tablets and it comes with a set of drivers makes the controller a lot more universal and compatible with most mobile game apps and mobile emulators like the one I use - ePSXe for Android. (You can buy the ePSXe for Android app at the Google Play Store for only P183.11! This has been the best PSX emulator I have used for mobile so far.) Since most smartphones face the inevitable problem of losing battery life quickly when in use, the controller changes that - it has the capacity to charge your Android smartphone or tablet with a built in 2200mAh internal power while playing! This makes a huge breakthrough for gamers especially for those who love to get immersed into their games for hours at a time (like me sometimes :P). In short, this controller lets you jump into the fun of extended gaming without worrying of your power draining and losing connection from your social world! 

The package comes with just about everything you need to complete your mobile gaming experience - the controller itself, a MOGA tablet stand, 8" MOGA BOOST cable, and a 3" Micro-B USB Charging Cable.

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The MOGA Pro Power controller can be connected to your smartphone or tablet in two different ways: you may either connect via Bluetooth or via the MOGA BOOST Cable for the charge and play feature. To get started, you will be asked to download the free MOGA Pivot App through the Google Play Store. It will help connect your controller with the proper drivers to run efficiently. The app also contains a library of games that you can enjoy - some for free and some for a small price. 

Moga Pivot App Screenshot

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The other feature that I love about the MOGA Pro Power is its SMRT Lock. Back when I was still using the OTG cable and my Xbox 360 wired controller, I would normally require a stand or a place where I can put my screen up to avoid light glare and/or horrid seating positions just to see what's going on in the game (let's not forget about the long dangling wire behind which could be a real nuisance when on the go). Since I'm also using a Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, finding a suitable case with a stand is a bit of a challenge and somewhat costly as well. The controller's SMRT lock features let you have complete freedom to game on anywhere literally with comfort. It's MOGA Arm with SMRT lock securely mounts your phone in front of the controller giving you the perfect view of your game. 

Enjoying the MOGA Pro Power Controller Experience! 

Can you guess which game is currently being played?

The MOGA Arm with SMRT lock Technology

Right below it has the USB slot for the MOGA BOOST cable that allows you to charge while you play

What I love about the controller as well is how it has really took comfort for long-term gaming. The design of the controller fits comfortably on my hands when in use. The buttons are also not difficult to press and hold down, and are made of good quality materials that's surely meant to withstand extended gaming overtime. 

Up close on the buttons, directional pad and dual analog sticks!

So there you have it! Overall, I am very happy with the experience and fit that this handy mobile controller has to offer. I would recommend this as a must have for gamers on the go especially when reliving the glory days of old consoles through your Android phones and tablets! I know MOGA has other interesting controller models fit for other phones including the iPhone too! If you want one, get your own MOGA controller today from Datablitz! :)

On an adventure in Suikoden II!

By the way, here is the lucky winner of my Batman Detective Comics #27 Giveaway last week: 

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Congratulations to Justin Torres! You win one (1) copy of the Batman Detective Comics #27 Special Edition from me! Kindly send me a message so I may coordinate with you on claiming your prize!

Thank you once again to all those who joined! Stay tuned for more exciting reviews and giveaways soon! :)