Fun with the 765PRO ALL-STARS figures

Ever since Phat! Company unveiled THE IDOLM@STER anime DVD/Blu-Ray cover figure range back in 2014, Hibiki Ganaha was the first of the range and now that deliveries of the latest addition of the range, which of course the face of THE IDOLM@STER franchise and the center girl of the 765PRO ALL-STARS, Haruka Amami, was all set, it's becoming a dream come true to have the rest of the main characters of THE IDOLM@STER gathered around. It really is every producers' bucket list to complete the 765PRO ALL-STARS in a pinch.

Overall, those die-hard IDOLM@STER like you and I have spent about 144,400 Japanese Yen or 1,320 US Dollars or 69,214 PhP or whatever currency you're into to get those twelve idols and while this sounds like wallet brutality, these figures are more than just toys, they're proof that they are fans of the 765PRO ALL-STARS, the pioneers of THE IDOLM@STER franchise.

Let's get to know the 144,400 Yen collection's worth of 765PRO ALL-STAR figures from the folks of Phat! Company...

First, there's Hibiki Ganaha. It came out since May 2014 with prices start at 7429 plus tax. Hibiki is a bright and cheerful girl is as bright as the sun.



Second on the list is Iori Minase, which arrived since June 2014 with a price tag of 7222 Yen plus tax. Iori is a self-centered celebrity and a well-rounded tsundere.



Yayoi Takatsuki is the third on the list with prices start at 7389 Yen plus tax when it landed stores since January 2015. Yayoi works hard as an idol to support her family.



The fourth one is Miki Hoshii. Went on sale since May 2015 with a 7,400 Yen plus tax price tag. Miki is a kind of a girl who slacks off but she has a lot of potential.



Takane Shijou is the fifth of the range with prices start at 8,000 Yen plus tax since it went on sale on September 2015. Takane Shijou really is a woman of a mystery.



Number six of the lineup is Makoto Kikuchi, which was priced at 8,400 Yen plus tax and went on sale on October 2015. Makoto is somewhat a tomboyish type of idol which is very popular among female fans.



Seventh of the range is Yukiho Hagiwara. This one also has an 8,400 Yen plus tax pricetag but it came out three months later. Yukiho is somewhat of a wallflower who tends to shy away from the rest but she does everything to change.



Eighth goes to Azusa Miura, which carries a 8,400 Yen price tag plus tax when it came out on September 2016. Azusa tends to get carried away but has endless qualities.



Number nine goes to the most expensive of the range, Ami and Mami Futami. Why? It carried a hefty 17800 Yen price tag plus tax when it came out last January 2017. Ami is the dazzling one while Mami is the sexy one.



Tenth of the range is Ritsuko Akizuki, which came out since September 2017 after numerous difficulties and priced at 9,000 Yen plus tax. Ritsuko combines all of the attributes as both producer and idol at the same time.



Eleventh of the range goes to Chihaya Kisaragi, which was priced at 11,000 yen plus tax when it was arrived since April 2018. Chihaya devotes everything to music in a stoic manner.



And just arrived is Haruka Amami. The center girl of 765PRO ALL-STARS and the eternal face of the franchise. Her recent arrival came with an 11,000 Yen price tag plus tax. Haruka is a caring and loving idol.



So, with their introduction done, let's have some impressions with the 765PRO ALL-STARS and see how much love do you want to give to these idols you're familiar with.

What I've done here is I did some group shots and based on the group shots, they were grouped based on their appearances from the covers of the ANIMATION M@STER soundtracks.



They are now grouped by order of their appearances from the manga based on the TV series.



Anything goes!



It's great to say that it's been an honor to collect these figures based on the 765PRO ALL-STARS from THE IDOLM@STER. It really is every producer's bucket list to collect them all and now that they're here, feels like my so-called infinity war with them is over or so I thought...



Strange. I thought this range should be finished with Haruka Amami but as it turned out, there's one last character on the range. Wonder who could that be? No one knows but I know someone who is.

Anyway, while I have no idea who that is, let's consider that the 765PRO ALL-STARS is complete but as long as other franchises ganging up for more ways to complete the cast, there's always an infinity war somewhere. My infinity war with 765PRO ALL-STARS maybe over but there are other franchises out there wanting fans to complete the range so get your checks and wallets ready. Until then, let's savor the moment with your favorite 765 Production idols anytime you want.

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Bubble Gang - June 1, 2018

On the June 1, 2018 episode of Bubble Gang...

- "Basang-basa ako" gags

- The production team's having some cost-cutting measures.

- Memorial services at the beerhouse

- Sumbong Sumbong Kay Bonggang Bongbong Mas Pinabongga takes on people doing livestreaming, people posting flashy stuff even though they're buying them, and couples fighting at FB.

- Istambay, Istambay Sa Looban, Kumpleto Na Naman Sa Tambayan, Ang Kuwento Ating Paguusapan, Tungkol Sa Taong Puro...DAHILAN?!

- New vocabulary terms



- A chested prenuptial

- Basa-basa-pik!

Janine Berdin of Visayas is the second Tawag Ng Tanghalan Grand Winner

It's Showtime's Tawag Ng Tanghalan segment is on its second year and it was expanded to search for amateur singing talents not just Filipinos across the nation but also Filipinos abroad for the first time. Out of all the thousand entries taking part of this segment, six were chosen to clash themselves in this; the Huling Tapatan finale held at the Aliw Theater.

The final six are Janine Berdin of Visayas, Ato Arman of Mindanao, Anton Antenorcruz of Metro Manila, Reggie Tortugo of Visayas, Arabelle Dela Cruz of Luzon, and Steven Paysu of North America as the finalists clash themselves in front of a massive audience to determine who will be crowned the grand winner.

At the end of this Tawag Ng Tanghalan 2 Huling Tapatan, the grand winner is none other than Janine Berdin of Visayas after her performance of two popular Bamboo songs catapulted her to 96.11% of the combined average score, eclipsing 2nd placer Ato Arman of Mindanao and 3rd placer Steven Paysu of North America.

Janine won two million pesos and other big prizes.

Congratulations to Janine Berdin of Visayas and all of the finalists of this year's Tawag Ng Tanghalan on IT'S SHOWTIME!

Let's Do The News! (June 2, 2018)

- A year has passed since the deadly shooting at Resorts World Manila that killed almost 40 people, including the gunman. Following last year's attack, new security features had been implemented in the hopes of not happening this attack ever again.

- Several immigrant advocates gathered at the steps of New York City Hall to send Mayor Bill de Blasio a clear message; never forget about its vulnerable immigrant communities. Protesters say the mayor’s proposed city budget underfunds adult education programs, eliminates due process from immigration legal services, and fails to allocate resources to underserved immigrant communities.

- Alfa Romeo announced a revival of the 8C, in the form of a hybrid supercar, and the GTV, as the coupe equivalent of the Giulia Quadrifoglio.

- Seiyuu Akiko Yajima will no longer voice Crayon Shin-chan after 26 years.

- Actor Tom Cruise revealed that the Top Gun sequel film has begun production.

- Actress Keira Knightley will star in post war drama, The Aftermath.

TTFN!!!

Driving Music Vol. 90

It's now the final weekend of the summer and you and your pals are preparing on what is known to be your last weekend road trip of the summer before going back to school for a new school year. I know, school life sucks but if you want to make your last road trip of the summer the best one yet, prep yourselves with a set of ten driving music to listen while driving on your best trip yet.

1) So Alive by The Goo Goo Dolls - From a BMW USA commercial

2) Oh What A World by Rufus Wainwright - from a Suzuki Ignis commercial

3) Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey - from a Bridgestone Potenza commercial

4) The Flame by Cheap Trick - from the Bridgestone Aleph commercial

5) LOSER by Kenshi Yonezu - from the Honda Jade commercial

6) Barcelona by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe - from the Toyota Thailand Camry V6 commercial

7) Find my Love by Fairground Attraction - from the Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Lancer 1.5 commercial

8) Her Breathing Is Music by The Everyday Visuals - from the Lexus USA IS commercial

9) La Banana (El Unico Fruto Del Amor) by Ben Sa Tumba & Son Orchestre - from the Peugeot 306 commercial

10) Should I Stay Or Should I Go? by The Clash - from the Renault ZOE commercial

Driving Music from Leopaul's Blog is the segment where solves every car enthusiasts' questions about the title of the song of car commercials...with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. It's your jam. Drive to the Music You Love.

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: North Korea proposed joint events with South

A unification ministry official said that North Korea proposed holding joint events with South Korea to mark the anniversary of the two Koreas' first ever summit in 2000.

South Korea also proposed opening a liaison office in the North Korean border city of Kaesong as the first step to implement the agreements reached by their leaders in the April 27 summit. According to the official, the North shared the need to open such an office as soon as possible.

The proposals were exchanged at inter-Korean talks at Panmunjom. Its morning session ended after less than an hour, and they are to resume talks in the afternoon.

Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon led South Korea's five-member delegation. The North's five-member team is headed by Ri Son-gwon, chairman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Country.

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (June 1, 2018)

- The Philippines and South Korea are expected to sign four agreements, including a loan agreement for the new Cebu international port, during President Duterte's South Korea visit on June 3rd to 5th. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella said the bilateral accords would be signed following the summit meeting between President Duterte and South Korean President Moon Jae-in next week.

- President Rodrigo Duterte issued Executive Order No. 56, making the number 911 as the National Emergency Hotline Number for crime prevention, public order, and public safety. In the order signed by the President last May 25, the Emergency 911 Hotline replaces Patrol 117 hotline network to conform with international standards on emergency numbers for public telecommunication networks.

- Canada and Mexico retaliated against the United States' decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and the European Union had its own reprisals ready to go, reigniting investor fears of a global trade war. The tariffs, announced by US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in a telephone briefing on Thursday, ended months of uncertainty about potential exemptions and suggested a hardening of the Trump administration’s approach to trade negotiations.

- Meanwhile, China eases trade tensions with the United States as the two sides held new talks and Beijing decided to drop some tariffs. The overture came two days after the White House said its planned trade sanctions against China were still in the works despite the announcement of a truce following a previous round of talks earlier in May.

- G7 member nations vowed to counter against the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on their steel and aluminum exports, saying as they gathered for a meeting that the move threatens global growth. The escalating trade conflict between the United States and many key allies will dominate the three-day meeting in Canada of financial leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations that began on Thursday, with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin the top target for their complaints and lobbying.

- Pope Francis promised Chilean Catholics scarred by a culture of clergy sexual abuse that “never again” would the Church ignore them or the cover-up of abuse in their country, where a widespread scandal has devastated its credibility.

- In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers at the score of 124-114, despite last-second blunter by JR Smith.

- Over 3 million electric vehicles are in the road right now with 1.1 million sold last year.

- Check out the two new Cures coming this summer on the HUGtto PreCure TV series.

- The Pokemon Go app game accumulated over 800 million downloads.

- Actor Matt Leblanc leaves Top Gear as the next season will be his last, citing numerous reasons.

TTFN!!!