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Monday, October 8, 2012

Halloween Horror Nights @ Universal Studios Singapore (新加坡环球影城: 万圣节)

Since it's almost Halloween, I decided to post some pictures I took at last year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore. Am still deciding if I should go again this year. It was fun.

Did a quick last minute paint job on my nails for the fun of it :)

Halloween Horror Nights

There were many bloody/ghostly/scary characters wandering around the place and trying to creep visitors out. I have no idea why I screamed every time they rushed up to us. I think I over-psyched myself for the event.

There were a couple of photo spots and one of them was The Siamese Twins.

Halloween Horror Nights

A Japanese ghost.

Halloween Horror Nights

A mummy.

Halloween Horror Nights

Other random fun bloody characters I can't identify.

Halloween Horror Nights

He moves. Suddenly. Anyone keen to take a picture with him?

Halloween Horror Nights

A psychic. I wouldn't want my fortune told by her.

Halloween Horror Nights

This sexy lady in her abode was by far my favourite scene of the night.

Halloween Horror Nights

Stitch's voodoo toy - I insist - looking like a rooster.

Halloween Horror Nights

Rusty supermarket trolleys and piles of garbage set the atmosphere.

Halloween Horror Nights

It's not everyday that you get to drink blood so why not?

Halloween Horror Nights

My courage and sensibility somehow deserted me that night, and although I was looking forward to The Vengeance of the Matriach horror house, I backed out when we reached the front of the queue. I was still really keen though, especially after seeing how beautifully atmospheric they made the courtyard out to be, with a man in Peranakan garb holding an oiled paper umbrella and strolling solemly up and down the courtyard in the misty night.

I took 10 minutes to muster whatever bit of courage I had, with the encouragement of the staff, to finally go in. It turned out to be less scary than I imagined it to be, mainly because I had actually read a visitor's review of the journey prior, and knew where to expect all the scares. Still.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention (STGCC 2012)

We went to STGCC 2012 last weekend, expecting it to be better than the previous year's only to be disappointed. Most of the displays and artists invited were the same as last year's, and though there was quite a good variety of cosplays, I have yet to see a brilliant cosplayer, professional ones included. Simply doning a costume doesn't make you the character.

Well, I'll leave you with some photos taken on that day.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Chop for the purpose of re-entry on the same day.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Most of the hall was occupied by little booths like these.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Tristan Eaton painting giveaway.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Drawings by Keatopia for sale.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Comic covers lining a wall.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

The Joker.

Joker at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

The Incredible Hulk.

The Incredible Hulk at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

I can't believe how real these look. Again, back from STGCC 2011.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Hell Lotus, a collaboration between Mighty Jazz and Clogtwo.

Hell Lotus at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Chicken Little miniature.

Chicken Little miniature at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Morbid Happy Tree Friends miniatures.

Happy Tree Friends miniatures at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

One Piece miniature.

One Piece miniature at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac miniatures.


Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac miniatures Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Athena in gold and purple.

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac miniatures Athena

My favourite figurine of the day, The Illusion of Depressing Love by Fool's Fantasy.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Close up detail.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

There was also a stall selling Japanese snacks, stationery and toys. For $15, you could also dip your way to plushies and miniatures.

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention

I got myself a white strawberry chewable sweet. Frankly, it tastes just like ordinary strawberry.

white strawberry sweet at Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Some of the cosplayers that day. As usual, I'm not enough of an otaku to be able to identify the characters.

Cosplayers Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Cosplayers Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Cosplayers Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Cosplayers Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

The most popular cosplayers and guests for the day, was of course Kosaka Yun and Touya Hibiki.

Kosaka Yun and Touya Hibiki Cosplay Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Kites Dotting The Sky At Marina Barrage

I had mistakenly thought that Gardens By The Bay was officially open, and asked the boy to drive us there on Tuesday. It turns out that the official opening will be in June 2012. 

Upon u-turning out of the area, we happened to see lots of kites dotting the sky at Marina Barrage and decided to take a few pictures. 

We ended up enjoying the breeze, visiting the gallery, and having peanut butter and kaya toast on a nice and cloudy public holiday afternoon.

Kite Flying At Marina Barrage


Kite Flying At Marina Barrage

The view of Marina Bay Sands now includes the Super Trees!

Kite Flying At Marina Barrage

People having a picnic, napping, or just plain chatting on the green roof. You can even rent the place for a corporate function or wedding reception.

Kite Flying At Marina Barrage

I've never seen this many kites dotting the sky!


The boy's favourite kite that day.

Kite Flying At Marina Barrage



This is the first time that we noticed there's a gallery on the 2nd floor. All about cherishing water in order to have a sustainable supply.

Sustainable Gallery At Marina Barrage

Sustainable Gallery At Marina Barrage

Sustainable Gallery At Marina Barrage

Sustainable Gallery At Marina Barrage

A simulation of flood control showing crest gates at the dam letting excess water from storms out into the sea, alleviating flooding in low lying areas in the city.

FLood Control At Marina Barrage

My yummy lime juice with bits of sour kana.

Tea At Marina Barrage

The toast was pathetic compared to Toast Box, but with a view of the sea, the food is secondary ;)

Toast At Marina Barrage


Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951 
Operating hours: Marina Barrage (all day), Sustainable Singapore Gallery (9am-9pm, closed Tues)