Saturday, January 11, 2014

The stars of Tokyo Auto Salon 2014

Subaru STi NBR CHALLENGE 2014


One of Japan's biggest aftermarket car show returns and up until this Sunday, visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, and feels of modified cars displayed on the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.

A whole array of carmakers presenting their customized show cars for the show and I couldn't stop the guests giving up their weekend to see them all. What are they? Here are the list of some of the custom cars you'll see, especially Subaru's STi NBR CHALLENGE 2014, a racing spec version of the upcoming 2015 WRX STi set for Detroit reveal next week.


  • Subaru Levorg Syms Concept
  • Subaru Levorg STi Performance Concept
  • Subaru Levorg Prova Concept
  • Subaru Levorg Premium Sports Concept
  • Subaru Levorg Corazon Sportier Concept
  • Hino Dutro X Loader
  • Hino Dutro X Hybrid Cargo
  • smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive edition tailor made
  • Honda Mugen Vezel Concept
  • Subaru STi NBR Challenge 2014
  • Daihatsu KOPEN future included Xm1
  • Daihatsu KOPEN future included Rm2
  • Honda N-WGN Macaron Color Collection
  • Honda Vezel Modulo Concept
  • Honda N-ONE Modulo Concept
  • Honda N-ONE One-Make Race-spec car
  • Daihatsu KOPEN future included Rm1
  • Lexus 2014 SUPER GT GT500 Base Model
  • Honda N-BOX + ELEMENT Concept
  • Renaultsport Megane GENDARMERIE
  • Toyota Vitz RS G SPORTS Concept
  • Toyota Voxy concept MODELLISTA
  • Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV T1-3G
  • Toyota Noah concept MODELLISTA
  • Toyota Harrier G SPORTS Concept
  • Toyota GRMN Mark X Concept
  • Toyota GRMN 86 Concept
  • Mitsubishi eK Space U-tone style
  • Mitsubishi eK Custom ROAR Complete Concept
  • Nissan Dayz Roox Highway Star Accessorized
  • Nissan X-TRAIL X-TREMER Package Stretched
  • Suzuki Spacia Custom S-Concept
  • Suzuki Hustler Customized
  • Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT
  • Mazda Grand-Am GX Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D Racing
  • Mazda Axela Sport Mazda Design Concept 2014
  • Mazda Atenza Sedan Mazda Design Concept 2014
  • Nissan GT-R NISMO N Attack Package
  • Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500

...and more.

What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 11, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2012 Renault Alpine A110-50

To celebrate the classic Renault Alpine A110's 50th birthday, the French carmaker revealed some sort of a homage concept, signalling the return of their high-performance Alpine brand in the future. Although, this concept racer looks very different from the original Alpine, the A110-50 is born to take on the world-class racetracks if it wishes to do so. It comes with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine mounted in the middle producing 400HP of power and 422Nm of torque, while connected to a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Because it weighs 880kg, the A110-50's power-to-weight ratio is exceptionally good.

2012 Renault Alpine A110-50

2011 Ferrari FF

Launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the FF shook the world by its storm because for the first time, the FF is the first ever Ferrari to come with 4-seats. Not only that, this is the first ever Ferrari to come with four-wheel drive but this drivetrain is a bit different from what you think about because the FF comes with Ferrari's own 4RM four-wheel drive system where the torque is still delivered by the rear wheels while power can also be transferred to the front wheels when necessary. It comes with a new kind of V12 engine with direct injection technology, giving this a 0-100kph time of 3.7 seconds. After its announcement, a full-year supply of the FF has been sold out quickly.

2011 Ferrari FF

2005 Nissan 350Z

The legendary Nissan Z-car returned for the 21st century, bearing the chassis code of Z33. Although the 350Z is way beyond compare from the predecessors, this sportscar combines luxury and sportiness altogether to create a high-performance sportscar that can compete against its European rivals. As an everyday car, the 350Z is all about staying true to its grand touring character but as a tuner car, this really is quite a head-turner if enthusiasts take all the effort to tune the Z33 to a million ways.

2005 Nissan 350Z

"fonds.com.ph" #BubbleGang

On the January 10, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Convertible gags!

- The gays are establishing a gay TV network!



- IKAW AT ANG INA acknowledges...your status updates about a movie's ending!

- The trouble with selfie pics...

- Bubble Gang does Pond's by spoofing this commercial as FOND'S.



- It's Antonietta vs. Roi Vinzon!

- Problems got you underwater? No problem, Tata Lino's here again!

- The NOT GEO...where science investigates stuff for some reasons...Question...how many minutes before germs spread on a food that was dropped on land?

- Two models in the gym

- In Magpa-K Man Lang, we find out that how does this divorced wife found out what does her husband's woman had that she don't...

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, ang bida sa kwento ay si Geman, kahit mayroon MAN ang pangalan, parang siya'y di lalaki ang tingnan...


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Let's Do The News! (January 9, 2014)

The big scoop today...


- Earlier, the annual feast of Saint Nazarene occurred earlier at the Quirino Grandstand and Cardinal Luis Tagle is offering some sermon and some prayers from last year's painful moments, including the Superstorm Yolanda. What's worse in this year's feast that...yes, it's more of a riot than ever and over the course of this feast, 636 devotees are injured.


- We all know that when it's winter in the USA, things are getting frosty but for this season, this is on a completely new level because as of January 6, 2014, some places registered at a -38 degrees celsius, way below the freezing point of water. So freezing, you can't get inside the car and the only thing you pulled is a car's door handle! Ouch!

- Lexus revealed their high-performance version of the RC coupe, called the RC F. It's set to debut at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, next week.

V8-powered Lexus RC F revealed ahead of Detroit Auto Show
2015 Lexus RC F

- The ninth contents pack of The iDOLM@STER SHINY TV from the PS3 iM@S Channel app is now here under the "Wisdom" banner and for this DLC pack, say hello to Ritsuko Akizuki, five brand new songs for added challenge, a gravure music clip, and special appearance of Ryo Akizuki from iM@S Dearly Stars! This pack costs 1,500 Japanese Yen and for purchase, you get a special PS3 theme as well.



Also available on the iM@S Channel is G4U Volume 7 as well.

- Chrysler officially revealed the next-generation 200 midsize sedan and judging by it looks, the new 200 is a bit more like a posh version of the Dodge Dart. Engine choices for the new 200 are a 2.4L engine or a powerful 3.6L V6 engine, equipped with the brand's first 9-speed automatic.

2015 Chrysler 200

- In case you missed it, Shake It Up actress Bella Thorne served as the ambassador of a new campaign called iDECIDE, courtesy of Century Council, encouraging teens to make smart and healthy choices.

To learn more, go to bellaidecide.com

TTFN!!!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Let's Do The News! (January 8, 2014)

The big scoop today...

The French Goodyear plant hostage crisis

Two days ago, there was a hostage situation down at the Goodyear plant in Amiens, France, which is scheduled for closure where workers and members of the union called the General Confederation of Labour held company managers hostage, preventing them from leaving the soon-to-be-closed plant. Now, the managers were released with the help from the French authorities. The union-backed workers used large farm tires as a roadblock against site director Michel Dheilly and human resources manager Bernard Glesser in an office after a meeting over lay-off pay for the 1,250 employees who are set to lose their jobs at the factory. The French labor union want Goodyear to increase the packages offered to workers to 80,000 Euros.

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/goodyear-hostage-situation-ends-in.html

PREVIEW: The Doctor's Lives and Times book

There's a new Doctor Who book out now at your nearest bookstore and it's called Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times. In this book, published and distributed by Harper Collins, it highlights the life and time of The Doctor, the last of the time lords, and how does this ever-changing hero spent a thousand years saving the universe. Here's a preview:





Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times is available to order now.

Forza 5 January IGN Pack



Now available at the XBOX Marketplace, the January IGN Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 on XBOX One sees the welcome addition of the Caterham brand for the first time in the franchise. Spearheaded by the lightweight and powerful Caterham Superlight R500, the lightweight car that won Top Gear COTY 2008, this DLC Pack features new additions like the Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, as well as returning favorites such as the Ford Escort RS1800, Chevrolet Impala SS 409, Ferrari 575M, Lamborghini Reventon, Ferrari 250 California, Nissan Fairlady Z 432, and Peugeot 205 Turbo 16.

Report: http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/01/07/forza-motorsport-5-january-ign-car-pack-revealed

Saints Row IV DLC Pack is all anime-ish

If you can't get enough of the insanity from Saints Row IV, the hilarity continues with the addition of the new ANIME PACK DLC Pack. With the $2.99 pricing, you can get a Braver Sword and the Kaiju-XL rifle as your new weapons as well as anime-inspired outfits to add some craziness to Saints Row IV.

Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-01-07/saint-row-iv-anime-pack-gives-you-all-the-eastern-cultural-happiness-you-need

Seat Leon Mk3 Cupra unveiled

2014 Seat Leon Cupra

The hot version of the third-generation Seat Leon, the Cupra, is finally unveiled and for the first time, it's available as a 3-door and 5-door respectively. Two different versions are offered such as the standard Cupra with the 2.0L TSi engine developing 265PS of power while the more powerful Cupra 280 version has its 2.0L engine uprooted to 280PS and comes with an available DSG. See more of this on this year's Geneva Motor Show this spring.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/seat/2014-leon_cupra/

Mayweather said that Pacman had his chance

In an interview with Ben Thompson of fightype.com, boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes a stab on Manny Pacquiao after failing to accept his fight two years ago. He said that the Filipino boxer had his opportunity and he blew it. It was about when he offered Pacman a 40 million dollar deal, which instead demanding a split of the PPV revenue.

Report: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/08/1276487/mayweather-pacquiao-had-his-chance

TTFN!!!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Charice's mom challenges her GF

Ever since Charice and her mom, Raquel Pempengco, are not getting along very well over the fact that Charice's a lesbian and dating with her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano, this whole controversy stirs more to the public. In last week's episode of "Buzz ng Bayan" on ABS-CBN, Charice's mom believed that Charice's girlfriend were both rivals in some singing competition in the past. You might remember that they're both rivals from Little Big Star on ABS-CBN since 2005. Perhaps no wonder why Charice's mom is always against her daughter's idea of dating with her former rival, that's for sure...

Report: http://www.philstar.com/psn-balita-ngayon/2014/01/06/1275757/raquel-pempengco-may-hamon-sa-gf-ni-charice

German chancellor Merkel injured from skiing

Just moments after F1 racer Michael Schumacher fell into coma after an injury from skiing, another skiing-related accident occurred to a high-profile personality and this time it's the turn of German chancellor Angela Merkel.

Report: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/06/world/europe/germany-angela-merkel-ski-accident/

UK paper named Philippines one of the top destinations of 2014

It may not be a sympathy vote but a British broadsheet, The Daily Telegraph, named the Philippines as one of the top destinations to visit this year. Quite surprising though despite last year's SUPERSTORM YOLANDA disaster, the newspaper pleased the country for its "white-sand beaches, glorious landscapes and wildlife".

Report: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2014/01/07/1276102/not-sympathy-vote-uk-paper-names-philippines-top-destination

GLA45 AMG revealed

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

The final production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG was finally revealed to the world and believe me, this crossover comes with the same 2.0L turbo engine derived from the A45 AMG and the CLA45 AMG, producing 360HP of power. It's set to premiere at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, USA and sales in the European market will commence this Summer.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2015-gla45_amg/

Nissan NV200 Vanette is London's new taxi

Nissan NV200 Vanette London cab

Looks like the British-made London taxi will meet its maker and its replacement will be from Japan. This new London taxi is based on the Nissan NV200 Vanette passenger van and would you look at that? The front view looks odd for a Vanette-based London cabbie of the future. Nissan's new take on the London cab is powered by a 1.6L petrol engine capable of 38MPG of fuel consumption and it's scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2014, followed by an electric version of the cab.

Report: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/cor-blimey-its-londons-new-black-cab-2013-01-06

Jennifer Saunders confirms "Absolutely Fabulous" movie

Comedian Jennifer Saunders, famed for comedy shows such as French and Saunders and Absolutely Fabulous, confirmed that the Absolutely Fabulous gets a green-light. In an interview from The Jonathan Ross Show, Saunders has been coerced into completing the script for the long-rumored film, partly by Joanna Lumley, and partly by her pal Dawn French, who bet her a hundred thousand pounds because of her procrastination. Hmmm....

Report: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/jennifer-saunders-abfab-movie-happening/

TTFN!!!

Monday, January 6, 2014

The Geekdom's Guide to Sugar Peas

Sugar Peas!

When Catbug appears holding Sugar Peas, Danny says DROP 'EM! Catbug says OKAY! Anyone saw this? Yes, this is just one of the memorable moments from Bravest Warriors, although I'm not so sure how does sugar peas taste like and neither ate one...

Sugar peas...how to make one...simple really! Ask your parents to buy one of those to make one but for recommendation, we like to serve it with peas on a pod. A round pea only won't do its magic so it's best to stick with the peas on a pod.

With them around, best to cook with your heart's content. After cooking, be sure to add some sugar on it because by the name "sugar peas", it has to be sweet.

After minutes later, sugar peas is ready to serve in the bowl. If you're dressing as a Catbug...which is impossible for us because he's a critter and mascot trickery takes an expert level. But still, one bowl of sugar peas is enough to let your mate saying "DROP 'EM!"

Sugar peas...tastes so sweet, makes you drop it and say okay!

The geekdom's guide to sugar peas.

Let's Do The News! (January 6, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Manila-Clark bullet train plan pushed

Bulacan City governor Wilhelmino Alvarado said that the Regional Development Council eyes on the construction of the first rapid train system inspired from Japan's bullet train travel. He said whether the RDC would green-light the bullet train system or revive the Northrail project that would link Metro Manila to Clark, Pampanga. Either way, he said that the lifestyle of the people in Central Luzon will speed up a little while travel time is reduced.

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/06/1275577/manila-clark-bullet-train-pushed

Ayala firms sued for "negligence"

Three companies owned by the Ayala Corporation were sued over the May 2013 blast that destroyed units of Two Serendra in Taguig City. Earlier, a unit owner filed a complaint before the Pasig prosecutor's office against Alveo Land Corp., Bonifacio Gas Corp., and Makati Development Corp. These three will face a thirty-million peso lawsuit for "negligence"

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/06/1275748/ayala-firms-face-p30m-suit-negligence

2015 update on C7 Corvette features Performance Data Recorder

For the 2014 CES in Las Vegas, General Motors will feature a very unique Performance Data Recorder developed with Cosworth for the C7 Corvette Stingray. It features an HD 720P camera in the windshield header, a microphone in the cabin, and a GPS receiver that monitors the car's location five times quicker than ordinary sat-navs.

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/05/chevy-corvette-stingray-performance-data-recorder/

LA Officer report details about Paul Walker's death

A report from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office revealed its findings over the accident that killed FnF actor Paul Walker last year along with Roger Rodas in it. Based on the reports, the red Porsche Carrera GT with those two in it were travelling over 100mph when the accident occurred.

Report: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/la-coroner-s-office-releases-report-on-paul-walker-s-death

Peugeot 308 SW revealed

2015 Peugeot 308 SW

The station wagon version of the second-generation Peugeot 308 was finally revealed to the world and it will set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show this March while sales will begin this Spring.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2014-308_sw/

TTFN!!!

Sunday, January 5, 2014

What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 5, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2009 Pontiac G8

The muscular sport saloon, the Pontiac G8, is another Pontiac that was imported from Australia via Holden just like the last-generation GTO sports coupe. Even though it's a four-door saloon car, it's still a V8 muscle everyone can afford. The most powerful version is the the one with the 6.2L V8 engine producing 415HP of power. Even though the crowd is raving for the most affordable V8 car, the Pontiac was prematurely discontinued following with General Motors pulling the plug on the Pontiac division in the year 2010. Even though it's no longer available to us, the G8 is a rare car to see on American roads and served as the last Pontiac ever made.

2009 Pontiac G8

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

Before the Clio V6 emerged from the late 90's, there was the 5 Turbo in the 80's and like its spiritual successor, the R5 Turbo is a mid-engined hot hatch which comes with the 1.4L turbo engine producing 160PS of power. The first 400 models were made to comply WRC's Group 4 homologation and from 1981 to 1986, the Renault 5 Turbo racked up four victories! The 5 Turbo is just one of the most memorable sports cars ever made by the French.

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

2011 BMW X5

The BMW X5 first adopted the word Sport Activity Vehicle, which is kinda more of a marketing term for BMW's full size SUV and for its second-generation, the X5 still progresses further with a wide range of engine choices, cutting edge-technology on and off the road, and a luxury interior fit for a businessman to cozy around. There's even a high-performance M version as well.

2011 BMW X5

Let's Do The News! (January 5, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Japonies React

At the recent Japan Pony Con held somewhere at Kawasaki, Japan, there was a recently run panel about Japonies reacting the first season finale of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic when it came aired on the Japanese televisions a few moments ago. In case you never heard of, the recent Japan Pony Con featured a live interview (via Skype) with Michelle Creber, the casting voice behind Applebloom in the series, as well as an artist alley, some talk session with some Japonies (otakus are also Bronies), and then later, there's a quiz battle for those who know MLP, and a DJ Event for some closing time party. Anyway, this is the clip recently shown from the said event that sums it up...Japonies react about the MLP FiM Season 1 finale...

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"Curly Fu" and "Peanut" is how you say Sherlock and Watson in Chinese

Even in China, there's no escaping the Sherlock fandom right now as when the fandom escalates to greater heights. With China being the next nation to have its taste of BBC's Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes' name in Chinese is "Curly Fu" while Dr. John Watson's name in Mandarin is "Hua Sheng" meaning "Peanut". While Chinese fans gone crazy over Sherlock, some would go for even crazier heights for some "gay-love theory" between Holmes and Watson.

Curly Fu and Peanut...those Chinese fans do gave them weird nicknames.

Report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-25550426

Subaru to launch new WRX STi on 2014 NAIAS

Subaru is set to use the 2014 North American International Auto Show at Detroit, Michigan as the stage to launch the brand new 2015 WRX STi sportscar. What could it be? Stay tuned for more...

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/all-new-2015-subaru-wrx-sti-coming-to.html

Ferrari pays tribute to Schumi

While Michael Schumacher is still in the hospital recovering from a serious injury, currently fighting for his own life, the folks from Ferrari pay a tribute to the legend. The official Scuderia Ferrari Facebook page said "In these difficult days and on the occasion of his birthday, the Scuderia Ferrari clubs want to show their support for Michael Schumacher, organizing a silent and respectful event all in Red at the Grenoble University Hospital Center" 

...in other news...

Fans honored Schumi's 45th birthday outside the hospital. Take a look...

 

Just a little word Schumi, NEVER STOP FIGHTING!!! You can do this!

TTFN!!!

Saturday, January 4, 2014

"Kada-bonding"

On the January 3, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang

- Island gags

- "Don't even dare reversing our talk!"

- Ikaw At Ang Ina acknowledges...your PM or Private Messages.

- Istambay, Istambay Sa Looban, ang storya ni Al ay pakinggan, dati siyang mahilig sa inuman, pero gusto nang niyang kalimutan.

- Bubble Gang does Chippy by spoofing this commercial as CHOPPY! Kada-bonding.



- The wisest words from our favorite wise man, Tata Lino.

- Ang alamat ng sinungaling

- Whether if it's questions about TV shows BG-ers see fit, if The Beatles had a Christmas song, and some more wrong terms, it's ALIEN to Brod Pete and pals in Ang Bagong Dating Doon.

- Wala Kang Panalo Sa Tatay Mo!

Wenn Deramas, IHAW NA!

On the January 3, 2014's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment, the guest of the day is famed movie director Wenn V. Deramas. Because of him, the movies he directed such as the Ang Tanging Ina movies, Sisterakas, and last year's Boy Girl Bakla Tomboy were box-office successes.

Meanwhile, Tunting's having a face-off interview with Batman in TNT: Tapatan Ni Tunting.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Dad turns his 86 into McQueen character for his kid



This car-related article, as posted from Autoindustriya, looks quite interesting for our inner kids. A car enthusiast turned his Toyota 86 (GT86/Scion FR-S) into a character from Disney's Cars for his three year-old kid. Lightning McQueen is the main character of the two Disney Cars movies and as that car nut told, he saw pics on the net about cars decorated in Lightning McQueen's livery and he even told that his son would be cool if he rode Lightning McQueen to school.

He enlisted tuner Speedway Engineering to make his kid's dream a reality, well sort of. And aside from mimicking McQueen's looks, his 86 got tuned to have over 300HP of power thanks to the added turbocharging and ECU mods.

Here's the clip that sums it up...



Report: http://www.autoindustriya.net/blogs/father-turns-toyota-86-lightning-mcqueen-son

About Clarkson's PQ17 documentary

Clarkson-Xmas

A few years ago, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson made two World War II documentaries aired on the BBC, one is about The Victoria Cross and the other one is about the St. Nazaire Raid (The Greatest Raid of All). Now, in 2014, Clarkson made another documentary related to World War II. This time, this documentary highlights on Convoy PQ 17.

What is PQ 17? Convoy PQ 17 is the codename of the Allied convoy during World War II where in July 10, 1942, the Nazi Germans won while the Allied forces suspended their Arctic Convoys, making it one of the worst war naval disasters in history.

Jeremy Clarkson highlights the journey of Convoy PQ 17 from Iceland to the Arkhangelsk, Russia, showcasing how did this mission sparked one of the biggest failures in the 20th century. Once again, people wanted to learn more about World War II never got bored with it because of Jeremy Clarkson in it.

So, how was it? Did this documentary about Convoy PQ 17 made it interesting?

Dominic Roque, IHAW NA!

On the January 2, 2014's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment, the guest of the day is actor Dominic Roque. His recent appearance was from last year's movie, Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay, one of the MMFF 2013 candidate movies.

Meanwhile, we find out what's the difference on what would a SOSYAL and DI SOSYAL do such as getting rid of bad luck in an impending new year, reading a newspaper, and can't come to a party

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Proton revealed Honda Inspire-based Perdana, only for Malaysian government officials

2014 Proton Perdana revealed for Malaysian government officials

Last month, Proton revealed the brand new Perdana executive sedan and this new model is based on the final-generation Honda Inspire CP3. However, you can't have one because this executive saloon is only made for Malaysian government officials, even Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak.

Like the previous Honda Accord, the new Perdana comes with either a 2.0L or a 2.4L engine sourced from Honda. Although, it looks identical to the CP3 Honda Inspire, the only differences you'll see are the Proton badges inside and out.

The Malaysian Prime Minster gets himself a one-off stretched version for himself.

Report: http://www.motortrader.com.my/news/new-proton-perdana-delivered-to-prime-minister/

Let's Do The News! (January 2, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Chinese anti-Japan war drama used a BGM from an anime?!

Over the years, China and Japan don't usually get along like they used to ever since the territorial disputes over some island at the South China Sea and not to mention 2012's fiery anti-Japanese protests all over China. Now, there's some further misunderstanding happened and as pointed at one episode of a Chinese anti-Japan war drama "Blue Wolf" where one part of an episode used some BGM from an anime, particularly from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Original Soundtrack! Oh China, even when you still hate Japan over the territorial dispute, you still ironically borrow something from them. Hmmm....

Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-01-01/anti-japan-drama-ironically-borrows-music-from-anime

Some say: Pacquiao and Mayweather will fight this Fall

There is a rumor circulated from the net and it points out that the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr will happen in the Autumn of 2014. We're not sure but we're awaiting some confirmations from both sides. Stay tuned...

Report: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/02/1274395/report-mayweather-pacquiao-fight-september

Japan urged to learn English the Filipino way

A columnist from The Japan Times appreciated the way Filipinos learn English and it's hopeful that Japanese will, one day, learn English the Filipino way. As the comment says...

"It’s all in the approach to learning English. The Philippines not only teaches English in its schools but also provides its population with another tool crucial to language acquisition: exposure."

Report: http://bit.ly/1cgW9Ru

Audi to showcase another Quattro concept, with laser headlamps

2014 Audi Sport quattro Laserlight Concept

Another year, another pointless Audi quattro concept, only this time, they borrowed something from the books of their rival BMW; some laser headlamps as seen from the BMW i8 PHEV sportscar. To be showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas, this concept car as what Audi says to demonstrate technical "vorspring" on many levels.

Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2014-sport_quattro_laserlight_concept/

Solar-powered Ford C-MAX concept

2014 Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept

Also at this year's CES, Ford Motor Company will showcase a clever concept car based on the C-MAX hybrid MPV. Known as the C-MAX Solar Energi, this concept MPV showcases what if this car is meant to be powered by sunshine. In other words, solar energy.

Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2014-c-max_solar_energi_concept/

TTFN!!!

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Let's Do The News! (January 1, 2014)

Yes! People from all over the world are wetting their pants with excitement as we are welcoming the year 2014 crammed with new blogs investigating stuff: really loud stuff, really fast stuff, really slow...stuff..., and really painful stuff!!!

The big scoop today...

North Korean leader warns of nuclear disaster

In his New Year's speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned that the Korean peninsula would be engulfed by a "massive nuclear strike" if war breaks out there again, warning the United States it will not be safe in an event of a conflict. His New Year speech is just another one of Threats from North Korea. The infamous NoKor leader would not beg for peace and vowed to protect the impoverished. He also praised the recent execution of his uncle Jang Song-Taek, labeling him a "scum".

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/77824/n--korea-warns-of-nuclear-disaster-threatens-us

Meteor Shower seen starting New Year's Day

The annual Quadrantid meteor shower will be active in the first seven days of 2014, from January 1 to 7, and may peak from 3 to 4. It hits the Earth's atmosphere at the rate of 40 kilometers per second. Sources say that the incinerated dust are said to be particles apparently derived from the debris ejected by the near-earth asteroid 2003 EH.

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/01/1274082/pagasa-meteor-shower-seen-starting-new-years-day

Philippine Standard Time begins now

2014 brings the start of Philippine Standard Time or PhST as people begin synchronizing their watches with the said timezone. Under the new law of Philippine Standard Time Act of 2013, all national and local government offices as well as broadcasting organizations are required to display PhST as provided by DOST's PAGASA, the country's official timekeeper. It goes by the theme of "Juan Time: PinoyAko, On-Time Ako".

Join Juan Time. Synchronize your watch with the Philippine Standard Time (PhST) via: http://bit.ly/SyncPhST. Like Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineStandardTime. Follow us on Twitter: @PhST_DOST.

Pinay wins Miss Tourism International 2013

A Filipina named Angeline Dione Gomez won the Miss Tourism International 2013 pageant in Putrajaya, Malaysia. She defeated 60 candidates to win the crown and title. Congratulations, Angeline Dione Gomez! You made us proud.

Watch: http://n5e.interaksyon.com/videos/0485CA2D700A42A/pinas-wagi-sa-miss-tourism-international

Jeremy and James on showing some festive treats on BBC Two

May-toy-stories-blog

While the new season of Top Gear may not come for a few weeks, Jeremy Clarkson and James May got something in their pockets for this week on BBC Two and BBC Two HD. On January 2, 2014 at 9:00PM in the UK, Jeremy Clarkson explores the Arctic convoys of World War II in the documentary PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster while on the next day, January 3, James May travels through Britain in his Meccano-made motorbike in James May's Toy Stories: The Motorcycle Diaries.



TTFN!!!

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

REMEMBERING 2013 - Conclusion

Hello, and welcome to the conclusion of my year-ender called Remembering 2013. I'll be randomly listing stuff that came throughout 2013. From good things, bad things, best things, worst things, whatever you name it, that year-ender list is on me. It's on my head so let's get cracking!


The Brian Griffin plot twist

In the November 24th episode of Family Guy, titled Life of Brian, fans got shocked in the scene where family pooch, Brian, got run over by a car and died. Brian has been a fan favorite since the show began and fans are unhappy over the decision to kill off the our favorite character.

Because of fans demanding to "Bring Brian Back" his death is a cliffhanger and the cliffhanger ends in the Christmas special. Brian Griffin dies and comes back to life...one of the most memorable moments in TV this year.

Joss Carter shot and killed

The November 19th episode of Person of Interest left fans speechless over the death of Detective Joss Carter. The show's creator told that killing off Joss is a hard thing to do but part of shaking things up. Fans are unhappy over the loss of Joss Carter and threatened not to watch this show anymore.

Tara Knowles' murder

The Season 6 finale of Sons of Anarchy sees a drunk Gemma killed her daughter-in-law Tara. Tara's murder left Jax come home and find his wife's dead body.

The Mother is finally revealed

Fans wanted to know who is The Mother in "How I Met Your Mother" since the show began and run on 8 seasons. In the Season 8 ender, the Mother was finally revealed as actress Cristin Milioti. As the episode ends, the arrival of the mystery person said "Hi. One ticket to Farhampton, please".

Dawn of hybrid supercars

When you think of hybrids, you always think of the Toyota Prius. But on the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the tables have been turned with the introduction of two hybrid hypercars; the McLaren P1 and the LaFerrari from Ferrari. If that wasn't enough, 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show sees the arrival of the lighter Porsche 918 Spyder, which served as the fastest hybrid to lap round the feared Nurburgring Nordschleife.

The Epic Split

There was a clip from Volvo Trucks where action star Jean Claude Van Damme performed the impossible in the face of the earth. He performed an epic split while in the middle of two Volvo trucks. This clip became so sensational, it has over 66 million views worldwide!



Sebastian Vettel still king of F1


F1 2013


Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel is still the king of F1 ever since he defended his F1 world champion status for the 2013 season.

The end of the Formula One 2013 season has signals the end of V8-powered F1 cars as next year's season will gone to the downsizing route as all F1 cars will have smaller engines in the form of V6 turbo engines, giving teams some hard time doing some hard work for the 2014 season. Oh yeah, expect this to be messy because of the numbering system and the double points in the final race of next year's season.

The Skyway bus tragedy

In the 16th of December, there was a bus with a plate number UVC-916, which is a Pacita-bound Don Mariano Transit Corp. bus in a form of an Isuzu, fell off the Skyway on a van with the plate number ULX-874. Reports say. This incident occurred at the Barangay Marcelo Green in Parañaque City early morning.

15 Years of Gran Turismo



Gran Turismo 6

To celebrate fifteen years of Gran Turismo, there was a party held at Silverstone since May 2013 and that 15th anniversary offering is none other than Gran Turismo 6. GT6 is the latest installment in the series and it's now available exclusively for the PS3. The latest game features over 1200 cars, new and returning tracks, and regular updates over the course of this game.

So far, the recent cars added in GT6 is Mario Andretti's Hudson, the new BMW M4 Coupe, the Honda/Acura NSX Concepts, the LFA Nurburgring Package and others. Expect more to come next year as well as the next car as part of the Vision GT project!

50 years of Porsche 911


2014 Porsche 911-50


2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 sportscar and for its 50th Anniversary, Porsche done something special for its fabled sportscar that has an engine in the back, they've released different kinds of 911 models such as the special 50th anniversary model called the 911-50, the new 911 GT3, and the new 911 Turbo, among many others.

100 years of Aston Martin

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and the famed British sportscar maker done something special for the big year. For me, there's nothing more bigger than this...



In celebration of Aston Martin's 100th anniversary in 2013, the Vanquish was airlifted to the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.


...there are so many moments occurred in the year 2013 to be listed here but guess I should leave it here.

As 2013 comes to an end, I'm reminiscing all the good things, bad things, best things, and the worst things that I have encountered through the course of the year. And I tried to work out which one I like the best...

On the topic of the telly, I love Sofia the First because she's quite the princess-in-training that remains a unique favorite among the little girls. When a classic Disney princess make a special appearance, that's what truly made me feel all giggly. I also love seeing Clara Oswald on Doctor Who as well and with the introduction of the 12th Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, I'd expect great things to happen in Series 8 of the show. Uh...I enjoyed watching the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, the 1DDAY livestreaming with One Direction, the Equestria Girls, Pacquiao Vs. Rios, the Nicki Minaj Kaloka-Like became the winner of IT'S SHOWTIME'S KALOKA-LIKE FACE 2, Juan Dela Cruz, Sanjay and Craig, Hannibal, Siberia, the Phineas and Ferb Mission Marvel episode, the Gravity Falls season finale, the Shake It Up ending, Liv and Maddie, there's too many to list!

However, I wouldn't want Sanjay and Craig because it's a bit too Bob's Burgers-ish. I also wouldn't want Steven Universe because it's a bit too harem for a young boy teaming up with three girls to save the universe. I didn't like Sam & Cat because of Ariana Grande too worrysome for me, Wander Over Yonder because it's a bit too blurry for me, Attack on Titan because it's too freaky, Girls Und Panzer because sometimes cute girls and fearsome tanks don't mix, Free because seeing boys in racing swimsuits isn't my type, I worked out what I have...Bee and PuppyCat.

Although not a TV show and just a web short, Bee and PuppyCat is my favorite. I even demanded the other fans to back its Kickstarter project while they still can. (laughs)

On the topic of music, Psy's Gentleman is my pick. I often listen to this while I was sleeping. The songs I don't really prefer is Wrecking Ball because this is the reason why Miley Cyrus' gone naughty, Fox Song because...what does the fox say? I don't know...it's just some guy in the fox outfit doing some kind of eurodance, Whoops Kirri because it's too much and no wonder it's Vice Ganda's favorite, I worked out what I have...the Harlem Shake...or the Gwiyomi song. That's what tickled my fancies during the course of the year 2013. He he he...

For movies, my top pick would be Despicable Me 2 because of the minions, Frozen because it's a unique Disney movie for the whole family, Pacific Rim because of robots that was heavily inspired by the ones as seen from Japanese anime, Star Trek Into Darkness because of Benedict Cumberbatch playing the baddie, World War Z, This Is The End because it's downright funny, Monsters University because of Mike and Sulley, The Hunger Games Catching Fire, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, The Hobbit: The Desolation of the Smaug because Benedict Cumberbatch playing as a dragon in the movie named Smaug, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World because of Thor facing off against the dark elves (the ones that look like Teletubbies getting drunk), and that's it.

For games, my top pick is The Last Of Us, Call of Duty Ghosts, Forza Motorsport 5, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Theft Auto V, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Battlefield 4, rain, Grid 2, F1 2013, Saints Row IV, and Metal Gear Rising Revengeance.

What about cars? My pick would be the hybrid hypercars such as the McLaren P1 and the LaFerrari, the 50th anniversary offering from Lamborghini called the Veneno, the Jaguar F-Type roadster, the new Honda Fit because having a hybrid car with a double-clutch gearbox is not that bad, same goes for the Infiniti Q50, which will be sold as the Skyline in Japan next year, the 911 GT3 and the Turbo, but guess what? I know what's my top pick...the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray.

Yes, I know. This car maybe a pain in my head, but the C7 Corvette is deserved to be the best car of 2013. You should really admire this car by the way it behaves.


With that decided, it's time for me for one final push to the year 2014. I am very happy. So happy, I didn't want to go to sleep until the countdown and when the countdown to 2014 commences...I am ready. Are your New Year's Resolution ready?

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!

Volkswagen Golf VII R

2014 Volkswagen Golf R

Since 2012. Volkswagen launched the all new Golf VII and for us, it's a bit too simple for its own taste. A year later, the range keeps on growing with the addition of the new Golf GTI, Golf GTD, Golf Estate and Golf TDI BlueMotion. Now, the Golf range continues to grow with the addition of the ultimate Golf yet. The R...

The R is the ultimate VW Golf?

Yes. Well, sort of. Anyway, the Golf VII R served as the high-performance version of the Golf VII and sits on the higher position of the Golf food chain, slotting above our fan favorite GTi.

Does it come with a 5-door model?

Yes. Like the previous model, the new Golf R is available in either a 3-door (if you're more of a loner) or a 5-door (if you have friends). Drivers who want a more driver-focused hot hatch would go for the three door while casual drivers would go for the five-door model. Regardless of which, it's still a hot hatch to end all hot hatches. The Golf to end all Golfs.

2014 Volkswagen Golf R


The performance figures...what is it?

The new Golf R comes with a powerful 2.0L turbo engine producing 300PS of power. It may be less than the ultimate king of hot hatches, the A45 AMG, but for the Golf R, it's still more enjoyable to drive. For transmission choices, you can have a 6-speed manual gearbox or an automatic dual clutch gearbox (DSG). Even though they're normally limited to 250kph, I'd recommend choosing the manual gearbox because having a turbocharged monster with the manual gearbox can be a lot more fun. Let's be honest, while the DSG option is quicker than the manual model, the one with the manual gearbox is still enjoyable to drive. There's nothing more fun than a happy Brainiac shifting gears in a 300PS hot hatch, if you know what I'm saying.

2014 Volkswagen Golf R


What about the 4WD system?

The engine may be new but the 4WD system on the new Golf R is pretty much different because it now incorporates the Haldex 5 coupling. Because of the updated 4WD system, you can expect this to be 18 per cent more efficient than the previous model. The torque-split distribution feels a bit different than what it used to be because at start, torque is distributed to the front but if you want things to be more messy, the new 4WD system can run the rear wheels in a split second and all the power goes to the back. If you set the traction control and ESP off, the new 4WD system takes "science abuse" graduated to a whole new level.

How's the interior?

2014 Volkswagen Golf R interior

The new interior is still pretty much decent. It still has lots of equipment, such as sat-nav, climate control, and tons of other stuff to make this hot-hatch a do-all car for day-to-day basis. No wonder the idea of a good hot hatch is to have everything the driver wishes. Sure, hot hatches can be as fun as a supercar but because it has a bigger boot in the back, enough to fit a celebrity in the back, you can leave your worries behind. You can even have seats made of Nappa or Alcantara.

Should I buy one?

Good question, though. The new Golf R starts at 38,325 Euros, about ten thousand Euros less than the A45 AMG so in theory, this hot hatch is a bargain in its own right. But if you don't have that kind of cash, best to stick to the GTi instead but still, the GTi is an enjoyable hot hatch. It's more well-balanced and an overall game-changer in the hot-hatch stakes.

Opel/Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

2014 Opel Insignia Country Tourer

2014 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

With the Opel Insignia (Vauxhall Insignia for those living in the British isles) recently had a facelift this year, the whole crowd stir too much attention regarding this latest facelift. For this facelift, there is a new member in the Insignia range. Not only you can get the normal 4-door saloon, 5-door liftback that looks pretty much the same as the saloon version, Sport Tourer, and the hot VXR/OPC version, but now, a crossover wagon is offered under the Country Tourer pseudonym.

Wait a minute, this is just another one of the...

Yes, yes, I know. This is just another one of the crossovers that the carmakers are cashing on and the new Insignia Country Tourer is one of them. Although it looks like an SUV, you won't forget that this is just the Insignia Sport Tourer that had its ground clearance raised and gave it some tough looks. Don't be fooled, this is still a station wagon that is similar to its rival, the Subaru Legacy Outback.

How does it compare to the Outback?

Interesting question though. Although the Outback may have a 2.5L or the soon-to-be-defunct 3.6L boxer-6 engine on it, it still can't match against its clever sophistication that the Country Tourer has to offer. With the 36,990 Euro pricing, it's more affordable than the Outback as well. What you get for what you pay for is a sport utility wagon made by the Germans and offered with a 2.0 SIDI Turbo generating 250PS of power and a 0-100kph time of 7.9 seconds, a 2.0L CDTi diesel engine generating 163PS of power, and a 2.0L BiTurbo CDTi diesel engine mated with a 6-speed automatic producing 195PS of power.

So...

If you scale that up, the one with the 2.0L petrol engine is producing 10PS less than the Subaru Outback's 3.6L flat-6 engine but because it's turbocharged, the Country Tourer would blow a raspberry to the Outback in the straights. Because of its NEDC-calculated combined fuel economy of 12.3km/L, it's a lot more fuel efficient as well.

What about the handling?

Handling-wise, the Country Tourer still behaves like any other sport tourers in this category. The standard Flexride system allows you to change which driving mode suits best like Tour if you're not in the rush or feel comfortable while driving or when you set it to Sport, you're going to mess up someone's coffee drink while facing a tight corner. Gets worse, you'll be feeling like the old man from the Arthro commercial. Ahhh!!!

2014 Opel Insignia Country Tourer

2014 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

What's it like on the inside?

On the inside, it's still carries the updated look of the Insignia. You can even have a touch-screen on the more expensive models instead of buttons so if you have squeaky-clean hands, taking control is a no-brainer but let's hope you're not wearing any ski gloves or else, you feel like you're touching the wrong mode.

One thing you might aware is the boot space because unlike the Sport Tourer, the Country Tourer's boot space has a capacity of 540-litres, making it more shallower than the Sport Tourer and less practical as well. Ouch. Who would rather want to put a mountain bike on this? Unless the rear seats are folded flat, of course.

So, what's the verdict?

Although the Country Tourer is topped to be better than the Subaru Outback, it's still a bit lacking because of its luggage capacity, and some chinks behind it. It may have lots of equipment and the 4x4 system works well in any conditions but as a holiday car, I wouldn't care to have one. I would rather chose the Mazda CX-5 instead because it's more efficient and more enjoyable to drive than this.

Seat Leon ST

Ever since the third-generation Seat Leon was launched last year, Volkswagen's Spanish division threw a curve over the new model because with this new generation, which runs on the new flexible MQB platform used on the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf, they now have the opportunity for the Seat Leon to spawn different body styles. Earlier, they've launched a 3-door version called the Leon SC and that was quite a shocker to me because who would really want a 3-door Seat Leon in the first place? We already have an Ibiza SC but why would you want for the bigger Leon SC?

If things are getting much worse for the new Leon, they now have a station wagon version called the Seat Leon ST!!!

2014 Seat Leon ST
Ugh, shouldn't SEAT be enough and content with the existing wagon lineup consisting of the Ibiza ST and the Exeo ST? Oh wait, SEAT discontinued the Exeo range this year so, the Ibiza ST is the remaining Seat wagon as of now, so, with the addition of the Leon ST, it's now back to two. You can now have a choice of two station wagons available for Seat such as the smaller Ibiza ST and the midsize Leon ST. I said it midsize because the Leon ST's sizing, like the new Leon, is just on the right track. Doesn't need to be too big or too little. That will be enough to take the prize.

Where was I? Oh yeah, the new station wagon from SEAT claims to be sporty and practical because in the present climate, nobody wanted a station wagon to be sporty and practical so for this car, it's the best of both worlds...as a theory.

Even though this is just a Volkswagen Golf Variant that was been altered into a Seat, the Seat Leon ST's design looks even more promising than the new Golf Variant because in my eye, the new Golf Variant is a bit too squinty for me.

2014 Seat Leon ST

Because this is the wagon version of the Leon ST, you can expect a bigger boot in the back and it does because even though it's sizing was just right, there's more room with your stuff in the back. This new model is quite a business mixed with leisure if you want to kill some time on the outdoors. With the rear seats folded down, the ST model, it has a capacity of 1,470 litres worth of luggage load, so that's worth enough to fit your balikbayan box at the back. Careful not to overload it like the ones from Korea where they evacuate from the border complex. Quite scary, though.

2014 Seat Leon ST

There is just one catch though because the new Leon ST weighs 45 kilos more than the standard hatchback model but thanks to its systematic lightweight design of the bodyshell, it's the lightest estate car in its class. As for the engine choices, the Seat Leon ST still has the similar choices that most Seat Leons do. You can have a 1.2L TSi, a 1.4L TSi, 1.6L TDI, 2.0L TDi, and if you got more time to kill, a 1.8 TSI engine on the hot FR model, complete with a rather-annoying DSG gearbox which shifts faster than a manual gearbox. A Seat Leon FR with a manual tranny is fine because this gearbox is what expresses our self-expression for shifting gears but with a DSG gearbox implied, it kinda spoils your fun, if you know what I mean?

The FR version of the Leon ST comes with SEAT drive profile with DCC adaptive chassis control. When you set it on Comfort, the suspension makes it softer and making the ride experience is as pleasant as seeing a fat bloke floating on the pool. When you set it on Sport, the suspension gets even harder, more agile in the cornering stakes, and the ride's getting harsher every time when you move about. There's even an optional Dynamic Pack which makes your driving experience with the Leon ST a bit too...professional-grade. Even though if it has the word "Dynamic" on it, the front-wheel drive layout isn't quite easy enough to kill you. It makes the cornering as swift as a game of Wimbledon. Thanks to its multi-link cleverness, if you go for the more powerful versions like the FR, the Leon ST feels as sophisticated as an Emeritus professor of some sorts. I just can't believe that multi-links are getting common these days in today's automobiles.

2014 Seat Leon ST interior

Like many Leons of today, the ST's interior feels pretty much the same as today's model but connectivity aside, it's a so-so for me. It even comes with the SEAT Easy Connect operating system, which allows you to take control of the navigation, entertainment, and vehicle information, isn't quite too shabby either. Having this as an ideal car for the winter holiday sounds pretty hard because, let's be honest, there are so many cars in the market today that combines the practicality of an everyday people mover with the sportiness of a sports car. Even though this new model fits its qualifications, the Leon ST is still more of a Golf Variant than the new Golf Variant but it's still cheaper than the new Golf Variant because of its 16,419 € pricing, almost 3,000 less than the new Golf Variant, so you'll get what you pay for.

Available colors: Blanco, Rojo Emocion, Blanco Nevada, Plata Estrella, Azul Apolo, Gris Pirineos, Negro Universo, Beige Balea, Rojo Montsant, Gris Tecnico, and Azul Alor.

Photo: SEAT S.A.

A 12-inch Catbug plush

A couple of days ago, I went to the Hot Topic branch in Westfield SouthCenter, just in the middle of last-minute Christmas shopping like everyone else does...and I found this...


I bought this recently at Hot Topic. It's a 12-inch Catbug plush from the Cartoon Hangover web series Bravest Warriors.

It maybe a Convention Exclusive but Hot Topic sells the remaining leftovers just for us for a very limited time. Lucky for us because Catbug is one of the cutest cartoon characters known to many. Why is Catbug cute? Ahem...remember the segment that I did before?



He costs around 18.50 US Dollars when I bought him at Hot Topic but luckily, there was a limited-time promotion at Hot Topic where when I buy one, I get one for half-price. I bought him second because the first one I bought is a present to my sister for Christmas. Because of that, my Catbug plush I bought costs 50% less. Talk about holiday savings during the last-minute Christmas shopping, eh?




Awww....look at Catbug! So cute! I really want to hug him so hard! Oh yeah, in case you don't know about this cute critter or about the Bravest Warriors, my suggestion is to watch it only on the Cartoon Hangover website.

So far, the latest episode in Bravest Warriors, now on its second season, is the one with Jelly Kid on it. Anyone watched it yet?




From every angle, you can see that this limited-edition plush that was modeled after Catbug really does look like the real thing and because he's a plush version of what I know to be the most adorable being in the web series, you can hug him whatever you want. You can snuggle him while you're sleeping, or you can take him along on your next trips.

If I'm honest, my Catbug plushie is worth a rarity in his own right, and since I once have a BMO plush at home, I can feel free to pair these two cuties up in my spare time! Pair these two adorable characters and you got yourself the feeling that you've died and went to cuties heaven! Awww...

If you're looking for one of these, best to be hurry because these adorable plushies are for a very limited time so once they're all gone, they're all gone so hurry.