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Why do we collect? Why does all this matter? Let's discover.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-60322759450775837142013-04-19T16:14:00.001+08:002013-04-19T16:14:31.361+08:00Movie Masters - Jor-El Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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April 16, 2013 the main trailer
for Man of Steel goes viral over the net and takes the breath out of each
Superman fan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This third trailer shows
the phase and how action-packed this re-telling of Superman’s Origin. Check out
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My quick thoughts for the
trailer, as a Superman fan this got me riveted as each segment of the trailer
is a hint and shown in ways that a fanboy would speculate and initiate what
might be – that’s the fun of it. I have 5 points to raise:<br />
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1. General Zod is fierce; the reinvention of the
character is not something I expected. Michael Shannon executed Zod that would
shun fear to humans as a conqueror and full of hate to the House of El longing
for vengeance to Jor-El’s son Kal-El.</div>
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2. Wonderer
Clark, searching for this true purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Waid.</div>
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3. Action-packed
movie with a heart, I got to admit I love how Zack Snyder imagination and how
brilliant Goyer and Nolan with the story. I truly believe that this is NOT THE
SUPERMAN MOVIE WE NEED but THE SUPERMAN MOVIE WE DESERVE since Christopher
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4. Russell
Crowe as Jor-El for me translates as the Marlon Brando of this generation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The futuristic medieval look is great on
screen.</div>
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5. AMY
ADAMS as Lois Lane is not how I would imagine it but seeing them for the first
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With everything said, I am very
psych about the Man of Steel’s debut. My favorite part of the trailer is the
crest or symbol defined “It’s not an “S”, in my world it’s the symbol of hope.”<br />
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Now on to the Review of the Mattel
Movie Masters Man of Steel – Jor-El Figure. This is my second review from the
new Man of Steel Movie figure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Special
Thanks to BIG BOYS <span class="ilad"><span id="IL_AD1">TOY STORE</span></span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigboystoystore">https://www.facebook.com/bigboystoystore</a>
for this figure. You can PRE-ORDER them at any Big Boys Toy Store Branches. BIG
BOYS is one of the Philippines premiere source of collectibles, you can check
out their FB page to know what’s the latest collectible available.</div>
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<b>Packaging:</b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WO5LL-G3nmiBSnL8i-o0DORlmhAiR-P7VXrCQ0awdQAEsutw5GJtLnI-KeIfhwZGp4-4fv2Fkv1WwUTHB28qp4SN3oDf0lV33JANe9elup2AVw0ZXCLkxscB3_0hxxo4bDY2YfOmZz0/s1600/100_1453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WO5LL-G3nmiBSnL8i-o0DORlmhAiR-P7VXrCQ0awdQAEsutw5GJtLnI-KeIfhwZGp4-4fv2Fkv1WwUTHB28qp4SN3oDf0lV33JANe9elup2AVw0ZXCLkxscB3_0hxxo4bDY2YfOmZz0/s320/100_1453.JPG" width="320" /></a>I had high hopes that that
packaging would change much like the Green Lantern and Dark Knight Rises Movie
Masters line but it’s the same with the Superman Figure and will be the same
for all the Movie Masters Man of Steel Line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will not go through with the box further as it was already discussed
in the Superman Figure Review -> <a href="http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/man-of-steel-movie-masters-figure-review.html#.UXDBFEomCSo">http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/man-of-steel-movie-masters-figure-review.html#.UXDBFEomCSo</a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErlyQu6IFdFiIA1FSHSnoKTy-ZbX3R04i_iChXscGlA_kT6coBg6QKKyWB-OWr8eWmyC81ZO7tVQKlzSZCk99pYqC8BWpwT2Of0SbHXW9xr6tW3p4S66t3sJGFvyp-eVGOGDI0eNXwLk/s1600/100_1454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErlyQu6IFdFiIA1FSHSnoKTy-ZbX3R04i_iChXscGlA_kT6coBg6QKKyWB-OWr8eWmyC81ZO7tVQKlzSZCk99pYqC8BWpwT2Of0SbHXW9xr6tW3p4S66t3sJGFvyp-eVGOGDI0eNXwLk/s320/100_1454.JPG" width="320" /></a>In the Superman Review I was asked to post the Bottom part which contains the serial numbers so here it is. Since these are advance figures I can understand speculations. Hopefully this will suffice the inquiries regarding this issue.</div>
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I still wish there was a collect and connect for this line but like the Dark Knight Movie Masters line, there was none.</div>
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<b>The Figure:</b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjMwiUNg18AKaFoRfXOS7K3-kKuGwCCLq8WL782dlW8ugMelVanKP0Rmig7N-mp4x82R355ratKx6HboOje_jekML3peCA19nxVSdQ0x0PFdSLTo5sEYPNCtBywZmIbv_3Tp83nc3LUE/s1600/100_1457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjMwiUNg18AKaFoRfXOS7K3-kKuGwCCLq8WL782dlW8ugMelVanKP0Rmig7N-mp4x82R355ratKx6HboOje_jekML3peCA19nxVSdQ0x0PFdSLTo5sEYPNCtBywZmIbv_3Tp83nc3LUE/s320/100_1457.JPG" width="213" /></a>It stands 6” tall and is in
perfect scale with the other Movie Masters Line. It comes with an “S” Symbol
stand with a color scheme similar or patterned with the figure. It does not
differ in any way from the Superman Stand. The Armor and crest symbol depicts a
mix of medieval yet highly advance technology for Kryptonians in this movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The figure itself is a teaser of how
intricate and attention to detail was given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is well designed and crafted giving us a closer look of what to
expect in the movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The figure depicts
the armor over the costume with a lighter color from what Superman is wearing,
same texture though. The head sculpt is just as presented in the promo
pictures, it has Crowe somewhere but not as uncanny as Cavil’s headsculpt on
Superman. I can live with the head not depicting Russell Crowe but I am very
disappointed that it has no cape. I see how Mattel and the Four Horsemen wanted
to boast about the intricate details put into the figure, but removing an
iconic part of the character is something else. Man I would accept a clip-on
cloth or rubber cape, if the reason is what I suspected. Aside from these 2 points,
I like the figure a lot! I am thinking of making a custom clip-on or attachable
cloth cape afterwards, I will add those pictures or will make a supplementary review
with the cape. I am giving the figure a 4/5.</div>
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<b><span id="goog_1718912001"></span><span id="goog_1718912002"></span><span id="goog_175980308"></span><span id="goog_175980309"></span>Articulation:</b></div>
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The articulation in this figure
surprises me, I love how all the hinges and cuts of the figure are well concealed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It features all the standard DCUC points of
articulation. The Arms movements are constrained due to the cable like
attachments due to the design of the Kryptonian Armor. The head as far as this
figure is concern can tilt upwards fairly and is not hindered by the armor.
Aside from the hindered arms I love the articulation and still no abs-crunch
but its ok, also the way the arms are hindered Jor-El cannot make a flying
pose. I really don’t mind because Jor-El doesn’t fly in krypton but the cape I
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it’s not as bland as it thinks coz, the bronze armor has those little shadowing
details, inner suit is lighter and details are distinguishable. The skin tone is
better than my Superman figure and facial hair is well applied, no smudges,
shadowing is also applied to a certain extent but does justice to the figure. I
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It’s a must have for Superman
Collectors given this rare chance of having to own a Jor-El Figure. I really
with a Lara, Lois and Perry White figure would come out but sources say these
are the listings of Man of Steel Movie Masters Line.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Man of Steel : Superman</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">It’s been quite a while
since I posted the countdown for the upcoming Superman Film by Producer
Christopher Nolan under the direction of Zack Snyder starring Henry Cavil as
the new Man of Steel. As a Superman fan,
one can only assume the excitement as we wait for the said movie and along with
the movie are the official merchandise and action figures.</span></div>
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We have been riveted with the teaser and initial
trailer that were released, teased by the production pictures and wait for the
actual products as teaser pictures of statues, figures and other
merchandise. It is my honor and
privilege to review one of the official action figure; the Man of Steel’s Movie
Masters 6” Figure. This is one of the
most anticipated figures for adult collectors that have patronized the Movie
Masters Line from Batman: The Dark Knight to the Green Lantern.</div>
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figure that surface the net, this figure indeed capture the likeness of Henry
Cavil as Superman taking on the image of DC’s New 52. This time we get to see
Superman in the big screen along with the Action Figures without the iconic
briefs outside the costume. Here are
side by side pictures of the classic Superman from the New 52 both on comics
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The Figure is presented in this large “S” Shield
box which is different from the previous Movie Master Box. The new logo is very much showcased and well
presented. The Box has a little biography
of the character as well as preview for the other characters of Wave 1 – Jor-El
and Zod. I was hoping for a build a
figure or collect and connect like the Parallax from the Green Lantern Movie or
The Bat Signal from The Dark Knight Rises; sadly the advance figure has non of that gimmick. Hopefully
this will change for the official release, I even bet the box design and art
will change to a more space friendly and similar to previous Movie Masters Box.
Superman is majestically presented in the box bearing his iconic pose and comes
with a small “S” shield base. The box
although I think, it will greatly change on its final and official release; for now it's given a 3/5.</div>
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There are two (2) things that will astound you
in this figure. First – The Head Sculpt. The minute I saw the promotional
picture of this figure I was amazed but actually seeing it in person in the
box, I said to myself “Bummer, the pictures were better than the actual figure”
but after opening it and taking it out of the box; man, it’s head-on likeness
to Henry Cavil was uncanny. Second – The
Suit. As I mentioned earlier it’s based on the New 52 series of DC Comics but
crafted for the big screen and I love it a lot.
The lining on the suit makes it alien enough and although it’s not visible from
a far, it compliments and adds depth to the plain blue suit and the figure
captured that. Even the slight difference of color tone and metallic touch to
the lining is great. This time Superman
is presented not with a yellow background for the “S” Shield but gold, a darker
tone of blue (darker than Dean Cain’s) and darker red (Maroon) almost like
Brandon Routh’s Red, again no “S” Shield on the cape. The cape this time is significantly longer
than previous incarnations. The figure
is based on the digital copy of Cavil which was used for some of the special
effects for the movie, its likeness and execution was well done giving it a
4.5/5.</div>
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Movie Masters Superman features the standard
DCUC articulation without the abs-crunch.
Ball-jointed Head that can turn 360 degrees and can slightly look up and
down. Shoulders rotate and move side to
side, upper bicep rotation, elbows, rotating fist. Waist rotate, legs move forward, can slightly
be adjusted to move back for flight pose, it can move side to side for the
split, upper leg rotation, knees and ankles for flying pose that moves up and
down; making the figure move with 21 points of articulation. The elimination of
the abs-crunch is a big minus factor for the over-all rating of this
figure. It hinders a more accurate
flight pose but over-all still a great figure making it a 4.5/5 for me.</div>
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Paint features the “darker” tone of Superman
which is executed nicely considering it’s a mass produced figure but since is
for the mature collectors and the price tag, I give it a 4/5 considering there
are some paint shadowing that I feel unnecessary or this is a variant of
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Side by side comparison from the DCUC shows the
standard DCUC slightly taller than the MM, while there is perfect harmony and
balance to the DK making Superman slightly taller than Batman which should be
the case.<br />
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After considering all the aspects, my final rating is 4.5/5. That absence of Abs-crunch as well as some issues on the box was the reason for the .5 margin otherwise it's a must have especially if your a big Superman fan.<br />
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After the Christopher Reeves Superman Movie of 1978, this is the 1st Cinematic Reboot for the Man of Steel and with all the hype and anticipation having 2 brilliant film makers on board (Nolan & Snyder) and awesome team of creative writers (Goyer is one of them) we can only hope for the best. The Counter for the Man of Steel : Superman has been up since last year, this makes the wait even thrilling as days past by. The Teaser Trailer and 1st Official Trailer is up on Youtube and the 2nd and hopefully not the last trailer before the actual showing will be released on April 15, 2013.<br />
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As a Superman Fan, I expect a lot and hopefully a winning streak like what Nolan did to The Dark Knight Trilogy.<br />
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Special Thanks to BIG BOYS TOY STORE <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigboystoystore">https://www.facebook.com/bigboystoystore</a> for this figure. You can PRE-ORDER them at any Big Boys Toy Store Branches. There are also the 3.75 lines and for the Movie Masters Jor-El and Zod (Not-Armored).<br />
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This Figure will be the centerpiece of our group's Display Cab (DC-MOTU Collectors Philippines check our group at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dc.motu.ph">https://www.facebook.com/groups/dc.motu.ph</a>) for the 7th TAGCOM on April 5-7, 2013 at the Robinson's Place - Ermita Manila.<br />
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If you want more, check out the Movie Master's Jor-El Figure here ---> <a href="http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/movie-masters-jor-el-review.html#.UXOQ7KK8AXU">http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/04/movie-masters-jor-el-review.html#.UXOQ7KK8AXU</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-5055305068351964912012-09-08T12:29:00.000+08:002012-09-08T12:33:31.898+08:00Man from Manila - Episode 10 - Gift<br />
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Previously…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko has finally awakened from his 5 year coma
due an accident that almost took his life.
Resgram had to initiate Project Genesis; a combination of bio and nano-technology
infused via alibata tattoo all-over his body.
This procedure allowed the combination of Alien and human blood. Little that Kiko know that due to this he is
now bestowed with great powers which he is yet to discover.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko is again put in danger when the soil on the
nearby cliff eroded along with an old tree plunging him down a rocky river when
Kiko suddenly glowed, his Alibata tattoos emerged from his skin and as soon as
he almost hit the water, he stops and floated and by reflex waives his arms and
dodges the tree. As the tree hits his arms, the tattoo was glowing and the tree
was swiped and broken in half, he had sliced the tree with his bare hands and
the part that hit him was broken into pieces.
Kiko was both surprised and in shock on how fast everything has
happened. His reflexes and presence of mind was subliminal. In the same instance as he hit the tree his
legs kicked the air above the water and catapulted him up like a big leap and
landed in the ground with the help of his hands safely.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Episode 10 – Gift<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko was surprised on what had happened; it was
so sudden and so fast. It was a mixture
of fear, disbelief and surprise. He
landed safely on the field knees down and with his hand touching the ground; it
was like a giant leap. He was still
glowing and looking at his arms and legs filled with weird markings [alibata
tattoo], then a little while he slowly stopped glowing and the tattoos slowly
subsided. It was only then that Resgram
came because of the scream he heard when Kiko fell.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Are you ok? What happened?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Kiko is confused and alarmed] What is wrong
with me? How did this happen?<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Confused because he did not witness the entire
incident] “What do you mean? I don’t understand?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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I fell on the cliff! [Looked and pointed to
where it happened] The old tree almost fell on me! I flew! [Surprised and
confused at the same time] What am I? Who am I?<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Resgram paused and took a deep breath] “You are
still the same boy you used to be but now you’re special. [Trying to calm the
boy down] Now slowly, tell me what happened.” [Smiled at Kiko]<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko took a deep breath and started to narrate
to Resgram the entire incident. All
along he didn’t notice he was somehow floating in the air. The boy was emotional on what had happened
and is trying to control his emotion from fear to calm. He wanted Resgram to explain and tell him the
truth but he did not know how to begin.
Kiko has just awakened from a coma of 5 years, the last fragment of
consciousness was the terrible shooting incident which caused the death of his
mother; it was just too much. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“You have always been special Kiko, now you are
gifted with powers for you to use for good. I believe that you will be
responsible with your gifts and will use them for good.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am so confused. It is all happening so fast.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Everything happens for a reason. Maybe what happened will shape you in what
you will become in the future, maybe it will shape you as an individual or
maybe it is because great things are expected from you in the days to come.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko is frustrated with Resgram and thought that
he did not understand what he is talking about.
Kiko approached a nearby tree and furiously punched the tree, to his
surprise… nothing happened and he fell on the ground in pain for he had hit the
tree with full force. Resgram was also
shock to see and learned that Kiko did not shatter the tree; he could not
understand why the boy wasn’t able to summon his powers at will.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Let us go home and put some ice on that.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Confused and in pain] Ok. [Held Resgram’s hand as he got up]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Maybe we can find the answers together.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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As they arrived home, Resgram gave Kiko some
iced and wrapped them on old clothes for his hands, then went to his room. Since Project Genesis is an untested
experiment and beyond his computed parameters due to Kiko’s life threatening
condition then, he wanted to fully understand how to harness the power. Knowing that Kiko is resting, and putting ice
on his hands; Resgram went inside his room laboratory.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Computer, give me a summary diagnostic log on
the procedure made on Kiko”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Expand data on the primary function of the
experiment on the boy.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Project Genesis is an untested experiment from
your archives but is magnified due to the condition of the boy. Its main
directive is to protect the host from eminent danger.]<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meanwhile, Kiko is again amazed on how his hand
is healing. Alibata is faintly seen and
disappears as the bruises are healed. He
is more than sure that he has these powers but somehow is confused on how to
manifest them. Kiko quietly sneak’s out
of the house and is willing to try on whether he can do extra ordinary feats
again. Resgram was pre-occupied to
notice Kiko as he went out; Resgram was too busy figuring-out why Kiko’s power
manifested in a bizarre manner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko was walking and wondering too much and
failed to notice he had already reach town.
Much has changed over 5 years; more house, more commercial stores, more
alleys and roads most of all more people. He enters an alley in between two
commercial stories; nobody was around as he looks. Kiko was blowing his hand
and whispering “You can do this!” as he was stretching his legs and preparing
to jump; he closes his eyes and in full force jumped… sadly he didn’t soar but
barely a few inches off the ground. He was so disappointed and confused and a
dog suddenly appeared, it growled and barked at him. The dog seemed astray and two more followed,
his alibata tattoo appeared unconsciously all over his body and even his face
almost making him unrecognizable as eminent danger is at hand. All the dogs
seems rabid and is off to get him and as soon as a bite was almost there… he
leaped backwards over the convenience store and landed on the next vacant alley
hitting a mugger while they were trying to rob a school girl.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Kiko unexpectedly
dropped on one of the three muggers of a school girl, as they hit the ground
the two were wondering where he came then all of the sudden the victim saw a
window of chance and kicked one nearby by the crotch. Everything happened
so fast, the other mugger grabbed her by the hair and slapped her
unconscious. The victim fell on the ground unconscious while Kiko
stand’s-up and apologizing to the dizzy mugger; little did he noticed that the
mugger had concealed knife and in a nick of an eye stabs Kiko by the
mid-section. He is still human and vulnerable, apparently he can only
dodge and deflect other projectiles hitting him consciously but not direct hits
made on a close range which he didn’t notice. Kiko was bleeding when the alibata tattoo
glowed all-over his body, the wound closes and regenerated rapidly and healed.<o:p></o:p></span><u1:p></u1:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The muggers were
shocked on what they saw; His eyes glowed and bright yellow; His alibata
changed color from black traditional tattoo to glowing markings; the victim had
a glimpse of Kiko then fainted again from what she saw.<o:p></o:p></span><u1:p></u1:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">It was like Resgram
saving his mother, in split seconds he moved with speed disarming every mugger
and beating them up. He was barely in control and almost killed the muggers
from the blows given; he then went to the unconscious girl.
Everything was like magic; it was the most angelic face he has ever
seen. Barely able to stand-up and still in shock, the girl looked at Kiko
in the eye silently thanking him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">It’s alright now,
your safe. [Kiko pointed at the knocked-down thugs]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">“Who are you? What
are you?” (still shaken from what had happened)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">A friend! Can you
stand-up at make it on your own? I’d call the cops and have these guys
arrested, but I don’t think they would listen to me. [pointing at himself and
the markings all over his body]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">“Yeah, I think I can
make it on my own.” (held on Kiko’s hand as she tries standing)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">(as Kiko truned
around and walks away) “Will I ever see you again?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Time will tell… take
care. [noticed that the alibata were still present, he jumped and </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">surprisingly soared</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">]<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To be continued… </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-65169308487698398542012-08-22T11:34:00.001+08:002012-08-23T13:47:01.794+08:00TRIBUTE TO SEC. JESSE M. ROBREDO<br />
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<b>Secretary Jesse Robredo - A Modern Filipino Hero</b></h2>
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I know a little about this
person; but his untimely death somehow
compelled me to write an article about him and how significant his life
was. By now, there are a lot of tributes
and specials on TV being made to remember him or to honor him. A frequent remark is “<span style="text-transform: uppercase;">sayang</span>” or “WHAT A WASTE” to lose such a man. The question is
who is JESSE MANALASTAS ROBREDO?</div>
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SEC. JESSE M. ROBREDO is
primarily asked by Pres. Noynoy Aquino to head the Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG) aside from being a Liberal Party member, he was the
youngest Mayor in the country at the age of 29 in Naga City for 18 years. During Robredo’s time as Mayor he revitalized
the City and made it one of the “Most Improved Cities in Asia” as cited by
Asiaweek Magazine likewise awarded him the “RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD” for his
dedication and contribution to Naga City.
He was one of the high ranking officials who can roam around its
constituents freely as he is described in the magazine.</div>
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I believe that more than just
being a party member, he was not just qualified to lead DILG but will also appointed to set
a clear example for the LGU and connected offices. <b>Not an example we want but
an example we need</b>; clearly this is in lieu to the President’s Aim for Good
Governance or “Matuwid na daan.” campaign. I will not further indulge myself in sharing
what most of media will do but simply honor his man for his sheer dedication to
public service.</div>
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I know most people reading my
blog would ask “WHY?”; Why would I write about someone I don’t know and is not
related to superheroes or toys? Maybe because I was flattered to know there are
still these few men that exist and are committed to public service. Quite
frankly it made me think of what Christopher Nolan’s direction to his Batman Trilogy
that beyond Bruce Wayne; Batman will be a symbol and make decision’s no one
can. But Sec. Robredo surpasses the Dark
Knight in so many ways; aside from the fact the he is real and he is also a devoted
family man.</div>
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After hearing, seeing and
learning about this man’s simplicity and accomplishment I felt compelled to
write a simple tribute in my own simple way.
I believe we lost a great man. A man of principles, a man of dignity, a
man with ideals to make a country great and most of all a man who values family
on top of his obligation to his country.</div>
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I believe Sec. Robredo’s death
maybe untimely for his love ones and colleagues but is not meaningless as
others may think. <b>His death opened the
door and gateway to his life, his compassion, his simplicity and devotion to
good governance</b>. <i>We would never have
known he takes the bus on his own to be with his family. We would never have known he would miss
political meetings because he had to go home and support his daughter on her
exams the following day. We would never have known he is the principal mind
behind the transparency and accountability guidelines being push by DILG.</i> <b>His untimely death spawned to the knowledge
of a hero who did not boast of his power, a hero who does not look at himself
above others and a hero any of us can be.
I believe there is a Sec. Robredo in all of us. A desire for change, a desire to do good, a
desire to help, a desire to have a better Philippines.</b></div>
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<b><u>Sec. Robredo is God’s way of
reminding each and every Filipino that there is still hope, we can still be a better
nation, we can all take part and financial gain will not be an issue. His death is indeed a great loss and none
wanted but a midst all the tragedy that had happened, it needed the death of a
great man to remind us as a nation where we are at. That there is hope and there is a better
future, despite of what most of us think there are still men like JESSEE
MANALASTAS ROBREDO that will give hope and direction to our country.</u></b></div>
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<b><i>Our sincerest condolences to the
family, we are one in prayer and wish you all the best despite this great loss.
It was a privilege to know and learn so much about him that will greatly have
impact on my work and family. Thank you
for sharing him to the Filipino Nation.</i></b></div>
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Reference : <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Robredo">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Robredo</a></div>
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Photos downloaded from the
internet. Copyright to their respective owners. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-72509568286614653742012-08-17T22:02:00.003+08:002012-08-20T14:39:31.169+08:00Man from Manila - Episode 9 - Awakening<br />
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Previously…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Resgram was harked back to his past after
feeling a strange but familiar aura from a boy who visited. Harold was Kiko’s closest friend; he was like a big
brother and for that he was worried on why he has not seen Kiko for a while. Upon
entering the Laboratory; he checked on Kiko and the status of the
procedure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Episode 9
– Awakening<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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[You seem to be worried sir. You are not
yourself and upon scanning; your vital signs you seem to be weakening. Is there anything I can do sir?]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I am impressed with you computer, your AI is
most impressive. You have proven to be
more than just equipment to me.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[May I ask sir, why this much interest in this
boy? His mother? His welfare?]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I have been here for quite a while computer; I
have failed myself and everything I stand for.
I have lived my life in compromise, avoiding conflict and never stood up
for what I believed in. Nikka gave me a
new start and make things better until she died; Kiko is all I have left.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Resgram sat down in front of Kiko’s chamber and
looked at him. “This boy will be my Legacy in this planet; he will be embodying
everything I failed to do. Unlike the shadows where I hide, he will be exposed
and embraced by this generation.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[You have big plans for this boy]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Have high hopes and dreams for this boy”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>FIVE
YEARS AFTER<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Much has changed over the years; the backyard now has
a vegetable garden and farm animals such as chickens and turkeys roaming
around. On the other side there are two
pigs in a self made pen; other plant can also be found such as tomato, chili, okra,
egg plants and many more. This was
Resgram’s recent project for since last year.
He was preparing for Kiko’s awakening in few weeks time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Much has also changed in Kiko’s appearance over the
years, he is now a young man. There are now only five (5) tubes connected including the oxygen and the Alibata tattoo’s are finished and has
adopted to his body; these markings on his body are not just tattoos but is the
bio nano-tech installed to stabilize Resgram’s blood and Kiko. These are special markings in a way that
after he awakens and is removed from the chamber it will subside and are invisible;
Resgram programmed it in such a way that the inks would adopt Kiko’s skin
pigment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Resgram was out in the nearby cliff, it was
across the wide field where Kiko used to play, a big tree was holding the
ground, looking down the cliff is the nearby river. Water ran constantly due to the fact that
water comes from the other side of the mountain and into the town across the
valley. Wind blowing in his face as he
closed his eyes standing near the edge.
Vision like images visualized through dreaming was part of the chamber’s
programming to teach basic things since he was not in school, the sense of
playing and enjoying his childhood was simulated… suddenly he opened his
eyes. His comlinked beeped [We are ready
sir for discharge] Resgram nodded looked down in the ground and almost smiled,
turned around and looked at the sky. “Welcome back” softly spoken in the air
and flew back to the house.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Computer, are we ready?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[100% sir, vitals are optimum]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Ok, initiate release sequence.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Releasing]<o:p></o:p></div>
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The chamber, moved from vertical to horizontal,
fluids are slowly drained from the cylinder. The cylinder top glass slides open
then is concealed under the floor via opening panel. Tubes on the arms and legs
are removed as it retracts down the floor; lastly the oxygen support is
removed. You can see the excitement in Resgram’s eyes as everything
unfolds. The Alibata Tattoo slowly
subsides as the ink matches color with Kiko’s skin tone. Resgram covers Kiko’s body with a towel and
prepared a robe when he wakes. Resgram moved
him from the lab into another room where he and his mom used to stay. He was given clothes; everything was camouflage
like before making everything looked normal.
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Resgram didn’t want Kiko startled with
everything, he felt everything will be explained and revealed in due time. He
had an alibi for everything, which he will initially explain to the boy. He was shot and sadly her mother passed away
and due to the shot he was in coma for 5 long years. He will simply explain to the boy that all he
needed to do was be patient and wait for him to wake up eventually which will
be a miracle, and now this miracle is a reality in him waking-up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko after a few minutes starts to open his
eyes, everything is blurred and everything is slowly getting clear, it was like
waking up from a long deep sleep, a bit drowsy as he gets up?<o:p></o:p></div>
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What just happened? [Touching his head like he
had a severe headache]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“A miracle happened, a miracle that brought you
back.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nana! [Sudden outburst] My Nana was in trouble!
Where is my Nana? [Worried, and then suddenly jumped out of the bed to run
outside and falls]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“You are still weak, and needs a little more
time to recuperate” [Helps Kiko stand-up and assists him to his bed to sit
down]<o:p></o:p></div>
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How long was I in coma?<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Five years”<o:p></o:p></div>
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That long? How did I survive? You took care of
me?<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I did. I did it for your Nana; I did because
you mean a lot from me”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you [Grabs Resgram and embraced him as
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“There, there, calm down now, your Nana wouldn’t
want to see you cry” [reluctantly gave in and embraced Kiko] “Do you know what
your Nana would want you to do?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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What?<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Be the best person you can be and live your
life happily and to the fullest. The
best thing you can be is a force for good, helping those in need”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Looks at Resgram in the eye] Do you think I can
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“I know you can!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Resgram then brought Kiko to his mother’s grave
in front of their house, Kiko was crying while he was placing a rose on it. He
promised that he will live up to her expectation and will do his best not to
help others in need. Resgram also showed
the boy the new vegetable garden and the livestock’s he had, told him that he
needs to eat nutritious meal to make him strong and healthy. There is smile in Kiko’s face as he saw
everything. He couldn’t believe he has
been a sleep for such a long time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko asked Resgram if he could accompany him to
the fields where he used to fly kite and play.
He wanted to see the river by the cliff; he wanted to go back to
familiar places. Upon arriving in the
fields, Kiko closed his eyes and felt the breeze of the wind pass his
face. He could feel it from the fresh
air that he is alive and well with a future worth looking forward. Resgram felt that Kiko can manage on his own
and wanted to enjoy his re-emergence in the world to he told Kiko he was going
back to the house and feed the pigs and the chickens.<o:p></o:p></div>
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‘Wow, not much has changed.’ Kiko said while he walks near the cliff
besides the old tree. ‘Good thing you’re here’ as he taps the tree ‘You’re the only
thing that’s holding the ground.’ He then jumped on the cliff testing the soils
stability because of the tree ‘Wow, your awesome!’ then all of the sudden, the
ground eroded, him jumping on it made the soil collapsed along with the
tree. Kiko then plummet down with the
tree following after him. Kiko screams in fear as he falls down the running river
below and at the mercy of a big tree hitting him. Resgram heard the scream from the house and
rushed back to the field to see what the trouble was.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kiko suddenly glowed, his Alibata tattoos
emerged from his skin and as soon as he almost hit the water, he stops and
floated and by reflex waives his arms and dodges the tree. As the tree hits his
arms, the tattoo was glowing and the tree was swiped and broken in half, he had
sliced the tree with his bare hands and the part that hit him was broken into
pieces. Kiko was both surprised and in
shock on how fast everything has happened. His reflexes and presence of mind
was subliminal. In the same instance as
he hit the tree his legs kicked the air above the water and catapulted him up
like a big leap and landed in the ground with the help of his hands safely.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To be continued… <o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-44115558430009107892012-08-11T13:26:00.001+08:002012-08-20T19:14:10.040+08:00Man from Manila - Episode 8 - Haunting Past<br />
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Previously…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Resgram initiated PROJECT GENESIS with Kiko, a
combination of Bio-Organic Nano-Tech infused in the ink of Alibata Tattoos
scribed in the body of the boy to regulate the two different DNA in his
body. The entire process will be a long
5 years before it will be finished.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While he was in Nikka’s grave, he saw a boy
nearby looking for Kiko. He was Harold
Casaclang, and there was something mysterious about the boy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Episode 8 – <span style="text-transform: uppercase;">HAUNTING past</span></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Resgram is puzzled over his recent conversation
with Harold, he felt something strange yet familiar. Even the name is familiar, he tries to recall
how, when and why a certain aura is very familiar. Flash of images from the
past appears in his mind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was the early 1200, the Philippines was part
of the exploration of untapped civilization for the Annunakis. The vast archipelago makes it very ideal
secluding artifacts for safekeeping.
Resgram was with Zannukah his exploration and scientific partner, their
main mission in the Philippines is to adapt to locals and make them mine gold for
them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Zannukah and Resgram had their differences for a
long time; Resgram disagrees in making people follow my misleading them as
Gods. He believes that man can be used willingly as long as they are explained
why they need it, choose worthy allies and give them the ability to help in the
exploration and mining of gold. Zannukah on the other hand looks as the human as
beings who would just follow orders, the less they know the better… <o:p></o:p></div>
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“All they need to do is follow orders. They are
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We are better than this… we are the greater
species; we help them evolve on to what they are now. I believe we can help
each other mutually.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“You are as naïve as these humans. I can’t believe I have to put up with you.
[moved closely to Resgram and whispered in his ears] You better get out of my
way or else there will be trouble. [Turned around and walked away]<o:p></o:p></div>
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Zanukah on his exploration met Miguel, he was
the tribe head sorcerer. The tribe was
located strategically near the sea with a wide landscape on the other side used
for farming and a small town. Miguel was
on a cliff nearby meditating when Zanukah saw him from a far.<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Speaking in Visayan Language of the
Philippines] You are not from here?<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Zannukah is puzzled as the native speaks in his
natural tongue] “Comlink, interface and translate.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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You are not from here? I sense greatness in you
my friend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I am very impress with you human, you posses
power beyond your fellow beings. I have
seen similar traits but you are different in many ways.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Telephatic link] What do you seek my friend?<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Zannukah is surprised to hear voices directly in
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I am this tribe’s head sorcerer, they call us
Punong Babaylan. I am the only male of
my kind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Then I will be your mentor so you can be the
best there ever will be.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tempting, but at what cost?<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Worship me for I am a god sent from the heavens
to protect you in exchange for your loyalty and gold offerings.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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God? And what do I get from all of this as your
humble servant?<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I will give you power beyond comprehension; you
will be my right hand of power. Even your leader will follow you first and
worship you along my side.“<o:p></o:p></div>
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Miguel is amazed by what this being is telling
him but is having a hard time believing it.
Suddenly he throws a wooden spear to Zannukah from nowhere
telepathically; stones around him float and shoots like bullet. Zannukah was amazed and impressed but with
one swipe of the hand everything disintegrated.
He the unleashed an energy with about a mile radius which Resgram felt
from their base. “Here we go again.” Resgram said to himself and left the
hidden craft. He went and see what
Zannukah was doing and what caused him the outburst of energy. On the other side of the island, the
villagers from Miguel’s tribe also saw the flash of light from a far and the
light earthquake that shook the ground.
Everyone was terrified and shocked from what they have just saw.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You got my attention.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I see you want to test me human” [floats and
unleashes energy of almost a mile radius] You dare challenge me? [floats
towards Miguel] Defiance has a price… [held his hand up as if he is lifting him
and choking him] … death.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Forgive me my lord, I will do as you say. Please
release me and I will pledge my loyalty<o:p></o:p></div>
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[throws Miguel on the ground] “Very well. Go
back to your tribe and tell them that a god has spoken to you and he will be
coming to your land; that you will be blessed as long as you will be obedient and
give gold as offering.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes, my lord. [Miguel bowed and walked away in
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As soon as the human was further away, Resgram
appeared and confronted Zannukah.
Tension can be felt between the two as Resgram does not agree in what
Zannukah is trying to do. Both are at a
fighting stance and pebbles of rock can be seen floating around the two, each
of them emitting energy as if both are trying to show who is much stronger.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is pointless Resgram! It’s either your with
me or against me?<o:p></o:p></div>
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“You know too well my friend that I do not agree
with this.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes my friend, but mark my words if you get in
my way this will be the last place you will ever explore. You are weak and not worthy to be called an
Annunaki, while I am destined for greatness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Be it as it may, but I will also do what I
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I know you will.
It has always been this way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Zannukah tapped Resgram in his shoulder and flew
their way back to their ship. There is
regret in the eyes of Resgram. He was
not ready to take chance, he wasn’t sure if he would win a fight. A flash of
light suddenly came from nowhere. [end flashback]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Arrghhh… [bowed and held his head in pain] The
past have always hunted be because I never took a chance, I never fought for
what I believed was right.” Resgram said
to himself as he enters the house and went back to Kiko in the Laboratory.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Are
you fond of collecting things that can be memorable to you? It is better to
collect items that will let you remember the history of certain places and
events. Each time you see the things you would like to collect</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9147238277668018987" name="_GoBack" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">;
it is like time travel that brings you back to the ancient days. There are
crystals and other rock formations that can be found in the mountains. In the
Philippines, there are various mountains and underground rivers that contain
different types of rocks. However, these things cannot be collected because the
government protects them. Sometimes attachment to other important things is
real. If you really cannot collect stones or rocks, then do not hesitate to
collect books, magazines and stuff that are available back in the 70’s and
80’s.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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books. There are old books that can be gathered and these pages are really
thick. Others are more interested in the story about vengeance while some
readers prefer to read stories about related to police investigation. Crimes,
syndicates, horror stories and fantasies are the ones that are often considered
by people today. You see, we don’t read just about anything. Collection of
books is an interesting hobby but there are specific titles and types you need
to look at. Books are easier to collect but other things such as watches, rocks
and jewelries sometimes allow you to go out and canvass. For others who are
practical, they can look for books that are sold at a lower price. Typically,
these are second hand books that cost much cheaper than the usual ones. These
can be bought from different stores that offer huge discounts. If you’ve read
books at home, it will be a good idea to collect them instead of giving them
away. Others usually sell it to earn a little. The decision is all yours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thought of collecting them? Before making a final decision, it is important to
consider certain categories. These can be technology, science, health and
fitness, lifestyle, show business and sports. Actually, there are other things
to be added here but let us just name a few. Just like books, collectors can
have a chance of buying magazines from owners who offer a book sale. Please
don’t throw away magazines that seem to be uninteresting. Let’s face the fact
that readers have different tastes. If magazines are about nature and fashion,
you need to put them in the proper order and category. Some collectors usually
remember the dates, featured personality and added articles. Even if there are
topics that seem to be boring, these will still add to a wide range of your
collection. To have a good collection of books, it is recommended that these
still have introduction and pages are all complete. It is a good move to show
the book’s authenticity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are things that have a real connection to the past and these will be your
collection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Resgram initiated PROJECT GENESIS on Kiko in order to save his life, using a combination of Bio-organic and Nano Technology infused as Alibata Tattoos. Over-all it will take 5 years before the entire process will be finished.<br />
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Outside the house, the altar where Nikka's boss placed her ashes stumbled upon his sight; he approached it and said "I am so sorry I wasn't able to protect you as I have promised. I promise you now that I will not just protect Kiko, he will be more than a son to me now, he will become like me.<br />
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A young boy approached him from the back “Are you Kiko’s father?”<br />
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Episode 7 – A friend</h2>
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Who are you? Why do you know Kiko?<br />
“I met him on the fields a few weeks ago. He was a very articulate and sharp kid for his age.”<br />
What’s your name boy?<br />
“Harold sir! Harold Casaclang. I live just around the hill sir, near the grassland.”<br />
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Resgram was puzzled on why Kiko never mentioned Harold before. Kiko often play in the grassland due to the wide open space where he can run and fly his kite. Harold is a few years older than Kiko, he could never have had played with him but knowing Kiko; he has always been observant of things around him. <br />
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How old are you boy? Aren’t you too old to be playing, especially with a 7 year old?<br />
“I am 12 sir, we actually don’t play. He asks a lot of questions, I just watch and occasionally have conversation with him, as I said he is quite sharp.”<br />
Humnnnn…. You say your name is Harold Casaclang. Are you related to a certain Miguel Casaclang?”<br />
“I don’t think so, I have never heard of it sir. As annoying as it is, I do miss Kiko. Who is in the grave?”<br />
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Resgram was in a stand still, he doesn’t know whether to answer the boy or not. He looked at him, Harold was a timid kind of a boy, although he is in a conversation; he weighs his question as if he was hesitating but curious. Tears slowly drop from Harold’s eyes. He was more disturbed than he was a while ago.<br />
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Why do you cry?<br />
“I feel great pain sir! The person in the grave holds a special place in your heart.” [pause] “Its Kiko’s mother! Has anything bad happened to Kiko? Pls do tell me sir!”<br />
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Resgram is amazed by Harold’s intuition, who could he have known? And how come he knows or understands how he feels. Resgram closed his eyes and concentrated; he wanted to tap on the boy’s emotion, his heart. In his mind it was all clear, white as snow – blank… then there was darkness slowly the white is taken into darkness until there was nothing – a void. He sees Harold falling and just in the middle of nowhere, Kiko grabs his hand and stops him from falling. And then there was lightning and thunder… both were confused on what was happening; until a flash of light overtook everything and Resgram opened his eyes.<br />
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Resgram shook his head and was very dizzy from the trance he was in. “Sir? Are you alright?” Resgram waived his hand OK and stood in front of Harold. He held his hands on his shoulder, looked him in the eyes and said.<br />
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Yes, that is Kiko’s mother. Something bad happened and Kiko is inside resting. Soon, you will see your friend again. You are a good boy I can see and feel that, never look away from the light in your heart and everything will be ok.<br />
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“I will be going to Manila tomorrow to study. Please tell Kiko that I will miss him. I will try to visit him as soon as I get back. [walks away from Resgram] Thank you for the advice sir, I will keep that in mind.”<br />
Yes, keep it in your heart as well.<br />
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Harold walks away and goes back home, in the gate her Aunt who has also been Harold’s nanny for quite some time asked where he had been? Harold smiled and said “I went to the kid nearby and said goodbye. He was the same kid you saw with me in the fields flying kite.” Her Aunt is very happy that Harold had found someone to be a friend but is wondering isn't the boy too young?<br />
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Harold smiles at her Aunt; he remembers every time when Kiko’s mother would go call him from the field as they fly kite and gives them a snack or call them in for a meal. Harold envy Kiko; in his mind upon seeing the love of Kiko’s mom for the child, Harold remembered his own parents, who were both abroad working for him to have a better future and only his Aunt was the one there for him as a companion. Since then, Kiko looked upon Harold as an elder brother, calling him “kuya”, and would greet Harold and walk with him as the latter goes to school.<br />
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Meanwhile a shadowed figure in a cloak was looking over at the house of Resgram, it was almost invisible with glowing yellow leaf shaped eye and smoke like trail, it was some sort of a spirit gazing at Resgram while he was talking with Harold up to the time he left. Resgram felt something different and looked at the tree where the spirit was, as his eyes is about to catch a glimpse of the mysterious shadow it vanishes with the wind like smoke.<br />
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“I felt that aura before, it was a long time. How could it be?”<br />
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The mysterious shadow reappeared as Resgram walked inside the house. The figure slowly became clearer into a full figured person in a cloak. The figure pulled his sleeves up and Alibata symbols were tattooed in his fist. The left fist tattoo reads as “Kalasag ng lupa” or Sword of the land scribed in Alibata while the right fist “Wangis ng Tao” or Image of Man also in Alibata.<br />
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“Could he be the same being that gave me these tattoos before? Why does he know me…. Why does he know Miguel Casaclang?<br />
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To be continued...<br />
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Harold and Miguel Casaclang is a character created and developed for this Original Pinoy Hero Mini-Series by PTK Marvel Division Member <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedervish">Dirv de Venecia</a>.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-47768134814581495232012-07-24T11:25:00.002+08:002012-07-24T11:51:54.324+08:00The Dark Knight Rises Cosplay Event<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">by Planet Krypton Philippines and ROMS Computers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since last year and up to the recent Annual Philippine Toy Convention 2012 at the SM Megamall there have been a lot of buzz going on for The Dark Knight Rises movie. Exhibited and one of the main display was the authentic costume of actor Christian Bale as Batman. It was awesome to see and have picture taken with it, seeing it in person is surreal and was awesome specially for those who are fans of the Nolanverse Batman.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">July marked the showing of the third installment of the Dark Knight franchise under Christopher Nolan as usual, a friend of mine is having his personal event for the movie. This is the only time I will write an article regarding his hobby despite of the other movie event he organized simply because this time I was invited. No offense meant but aside from that my Best Friend Mike Alfante was asked to play as Bane.</span></div>
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Meet ROMM-EL, a business man, comic book enthusiast, collector and cosplayer all rolled into one. Independent, smart and quite a hobbyist if I may say. He owns ROMS Computer (you can find them in favcebook via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/romscomputer">https://www.facebook.com/romscomputer</a>) in BF Parañaque and <a href="http://www.planetkrypton.net/">PLANET KRYPTON</a> The Philippines' No. 1 Source of Super Hero Arts, Lifesize Statues & Lifesize/Scaled Busts, Prop Replicas, and Other Comic Memorabilia. Their website <a href="http://www.planetkrypton.net/">http://www.planetkrypton.net/</a>.</div>
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ROMM-EL is wearing an authentic costume of the Dark Knight as played by Christian Bale in the movie. It's awesome to see costume replicas that are not only authentic but can be worn by its owners. I am amazed by the craftsmanship of this costume since I only saw the original on display.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Meet our special guest for the night, Ms. Jahziel Manabat. She has bee introduced to the Toy community last Toycon when she made an appearance for one of the toy group exhibitors, this time she played Catwoman as portrayed by Actress Anne Hathaway. She is wearing an authentic mask belt and headgear as depicted in the movie courtesy of <a href="http://www.planetkrypton.net/">PLANET KRYPTON</a>. You can check their website for availability or for orders, but I have to remind everyone that these are authentic products.</span></div>
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An of course my best friend Mike Alfante, he is the in-house technician at ROMS Computer. The mask he is wearing is a professionally crafted poly resin replica of the mask worn by the villainous Bane in the hit film “The Dark Knight Rises.” Made from Task 16 resin (rubber), it is highly durable and maintains form extremely well. It is also well painted to be screen accurate.</div>
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All of the costumes are provided by ROMM-EL for accuracy and authenticity. Mike had to wear a bald cap to depict the character, although the coat and vest are different from the film, it is still clearly depicted as Bane.<br />
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Me, my eldest son Dave and his cousin Jasond went there as support to Mike in his first cosplay gig. It was fun and a learning experience. I remember my son being very enthusiastic about the costume and his cousin Jasond about how pretty Jahzel was.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Mike had fun despite saying it wasn't a joke to be a part of this, staying in character and sweating because of the bald cap and thick jacket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">It was nice to know that many people appreciates and accept cosplaying now-a-days. It was something that took time before it came to acceptance, before grown men wearing costumes or portraying their favorite character was something bizarre and only was a kid only thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">The picture featured is one of my favorite, it features a Dark Knight fan with cerebral palsy. They were very happy to have pictures with the characters. Its fulfilling in a way that we get to make dreams a reality in our most simple way. A lot of kids, I know I was one who wanted to meet these characters in person. Somehow I feel we accomplished something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Sorry for the poor picture quality, wrong setting while I was taking the picture. Ms Tessa Prieto-Valdes was also in the area and as fun as she is, she took a pose with the most wonderful smile. As a fashion designer, columnist and social-philanthropist known for her flamboyant outfit; it is an honor having her join us for a pose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am amazed on how accommodating Ms Daphne was and asking some questions regarding this event. She was even surprise to learn that it was a personal thing and no sponsors backing-up since the costumes are highly detailed and authentic.</span><br />
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Of course there are the kids to whom this was really intended. I feel the heart of a child in ROMM-EL in organizing this, for his daughter to remember; for his nephews to cherish. Its like a meet and greet gig by big companies but since its a personal gig, there are no fuzz and restrictions for a photo-op.<br />
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After a tragic event that
leads to the death of Nikka, Kiko's life is on the line with Resgram doing
everything to save him. Resgram is using all his resources from different
planet and timelines, hopefully there is time and way to save Kiko.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After initiating Gene
Splicing Experiment and a specially formulated serum, Kiko's body slowly
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Resgram is drained by all
the stress and frustration regarding Kiko's condition, he fell asleep as the
computer stated "Host body stabilizing... Vital signs - Normalizing".
He may just save the boy's life and left that silver lining despite the
death of his mother Nikka. After a few minutes "Alert - Alert! Reaching
critical mass!" sirens were on and lights were red. Resgram was
shocked "What happened, I thought vitals are normalizing?” "Yes sir,
but host body is to fragile for the transfused blood" the computer
answered. "You’re dense and unique DNA structure is too much for the host
to handle. Our mechanical life support is the only reason why host body
stabilized, still vitals are fluctuating" the computer explained.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"It is futile to
insist that the host body will adopt you blood sir, estimated chance of
survival 0.00067% without the containment" the computer explained.
"How long without containment life support" asked Resgram
"Immediate sir!". He is in despair regarding Kiko's situation despite
gene splicing techniques, he is failing to save the boy. "Initiate Project
Genesis" Resgram commanded.<o:p></o:p></div>
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PROJECT GENESIS is an
experimental procedure that was being experimented way back the Egyptian time
when Resgram first arrived at the planet. Early Annunaki's had already
tried such during the early ages, it was slow and tedious. It was the
cause of evolution between primates to the early stages of man, it was the
Annunaki's way of developing human for slaves or followers. During the
Egyptian time the experiment was first put to test as leaders of the Alien race
posed as Pharaoh and built sophisticated structures as beacons for
future invasions. Slaves were specifically marked and was
genetically altered to posses certain traits such as strength, levitation and
durability. Since humans are fragile and can only take so much, the said
project was terminated after several hundred of years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Never was it
experimented before on this scale and magnitude sir, almost 50% of the host
blood is alien" the computer reminded Resgram. "Now would be the best
time to try. I will not let this boy die in my hands." Resgram will
be using a mixture of nano tech and bio-infused tech scribe as
invisible "battuks" (tattoo), placed and marked on strategic places
all over Kiko's body. The tattoos will serve as a mediator link
between the alien and human DNA thus allowing it to live inside the host body
harmoniously. Since Kiko is a Filipino, Resgram used an old form of symbol used
by the Annunakis in marking their warriors; later on it became a Filipino
tradition as a mark of bravery the - Alibata Scriptures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Alibata tatoos will be
his armor and protection, hopefully since Kiko's is too young it will take more
than just a while before we can remove him from the chamber but this will be
enough and sufficient as it will adopt and grow also further enhance him as he
ages. The Alibata will be concealed from the skin and inserted under the
epidermis so he can live and have a normal life. "Computer, compute
estimated time of containment for the entire process to be completed?"
Resgram asked the computer. "Due to the complexity of the pattern
and vast distribution - - - - five (5) years". Resgram looked at the
screen "Initiating initial pattern insertion, computer give me a progress
report on the estimated chance of survival after the adoption of Project
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The first pattern was to be
infused on the wrist part going to the hands stating "Kamao ng Bato"
or Fist of Stone. Little needle like attachment from a mechanical arm carefully
infused Kiko the Alibata markings with Annunaki Bio-Nano Tech specifically
formulated and develop for his experiment. Kiko was twitching while every
puncture is made, Resgram could feel the agony of the child even in its state
of coma. After the incision
"Computer! Re-calibrate everything to new settings and give me a, estimate
chance of survival." Computer shows the host body on the screen with
numerical values and computations as well as the alibata symbols that
were scribe "Estimated chance of survival 9.05%, values have
grown significantly. Vitals are fluctuating but manageable."
Resgram was relieved to hear such progress "Earth culture - Standard
Primary Education" Resgram wanted Kiko also to learn as he is
held in suspended animation, five years would make him 12 by the time the
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Resgram is taking a risk
for both Kiko's life and future in having this experiment on him, likewise he
knows that the Annunaki Royal Army and King back in his home planet has been
closely monitoring Earth's activity to capture him and return him to his home
planet. Kiko's re-emergence would engulf him with abilities that will
make him different but still human, hopefully this will not point at him for
him to be captured or else he will put the entire planet at risk of an
alien invasion that we have never experienced before.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"I have mapped the
host body on where to put the Alibata signs... commence infusion."
said Resgram "Sir it will take exactly 36 hours before another 24
character symbol can again be injected. The host will need ample time to
regenerate and heal" the computer explained. Resgram bowed and
acknowledge the situation and went out of his laboratory. Outside the
house, the altar where Nikka's boss placed her ashes stumbled upon his sight;
we approached it and said "I am so sorry I wasn't able to protect you as I
have promised. I promise you now that I will not just protect Kiko, he will be
more than a son to me now, he will become like me."<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Those were the days of Saturday morning cartoons meant a lot for kids, most of us collecting had experienced this. Our parent couldn't take us away in front of the Black and White TV until it was on commercial break, and whenever we do our chores, we would hurry-up and finish before the show resumes or worse, we stop and continue later. I remember our TV was like a big cabinet with sliding doors and dials to change the channel, I would wait patiently for the picture to slowly come-out so I could watch my favorite cartoons. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Popeye the Sailor</b> is a cartoon of a fictional character <b>created by Elzie Crisler Segar</b>. Popeye has appeared in comic strips and cartoons on both TV and Movies, including a live-action version depicted by Robin Williams during the 1980's. <b>He first appeared in the Daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929.</b> Popeye also became the strip's title in later years.</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESVAVYZiSmLGTq7qbe73TyZ002tBO5VlMr-mBKp7DT4HvsualVeM6Fi8A3EzpAlyJd8wxy23sO3T9By2Mhlp4wjTsL9ggXwJnjMkmGla0apD-meN2Fb15uQIiYyzc6Emv7DWpu900Yo0/s1600/100_3530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESVAVYZiSmLGTq7qbe73TyZ002tBO5VlMr-mBKp7DT4HvsualVeM6Fi8A3EzpAlyJd8wxy23sO3T9By2Mhlp4wjTsL9ggXwJnjMkmGla0apD-meN2Fb15uQIiYyzc6Emv7DWpu900Yo0/s320/100_3530.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">In 1933, Fleischer Studios, the same studio who made the early animations of Superman </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">adapted the </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Thimble Theatre</i><span style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> characters into a series of </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Popeye the Sailor</i><span style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> theatrical cartoon shorts</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">. It was one of the most popular cartoons during the 1930s and was continued throughout the years as far as I can remember in the 80s. It was a household name and was a favorite Saturday morning cartoon during my younger days along with Super Friends, He-Man, Thunder Cats and the Transformers.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ggH-znmyuo0N3IgN-qS3DnWa455Yo9RJiswEMm93qxoPfxuJHKK0ykV5WegpPAtGayJRy-6LAzecP0cdL2mQW4z3tcaLiNRYDjEVanAfUQtPci40JQD3sPWypsMPM3ouRpcGcYL1nb0/s1600/100_3529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ggH-znmyuo0N3IgN-qS3DnWa455Yo9RJiswEMm93qxoPfxuJHKK0ykV5WegpPAtGayJRy-6LAzecP0cdL2mQW4z3tcaLiNRYDjEVanAfUQtPci40JQD3sPWypsMPM3ouRpcGcYL1nb0/s320/100_3529.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">I used to watch Popeye when I was a kid regularly, it was one of those Saturday morning cartoons which my Grandma recommends. I guess everybody had their Popeye escapades in their life, Popeye was a household name and was popular among parents due to his source of strength - SPINACH!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">I really thought I had outgrew Popeye and Friends, It was similar to Tom & Jerry with simple comedic antics and was light to watch - It was fun. Until I went to the 2012 Philippine Annual Toy Convention, It was my first time to go to such big event. Like any other collector, I was looking around for some great buys, not expensive and hard-core stuff but are figures that I need to complete my line at affordable price or cheap and out of the ordinary. It was a fun and exhausting afternoon, then I stumbled upon a box with old toys from one of the seller which I never got the name and there it was - a vintage rubber and articulated Popeye, Olive, Sweet Pea, Brutus and Lumpy as a set.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92GasSypoTm0DtLc-MVZ2GIAOf5DSI4Nn_IkEoC-6if8jssamOf4QEdBIIU2AAg-nB13wWo506WdAWvZHVijRnedLW7gJiOOtRu16J5jRIYGvmvMaQ2yRGkADMLdj0j3xM3jpwz0zz8I/s1600/100_3548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92GasSypoTm0DtLc-MVZ2GIAOf5DSI4Nn_IkEoC-6if8jssamOf4QEdBIIU2AAg-nB13wWo506WdAWvZHVijRnedLW7gJiOOtRu16J5jRIYGvmvMaQ2yRGkADMLdj0j3xM3jpwz0zz8I/s320/100_3548.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">My friend said it was a promotional toy way back from a local fastfood joint so we checked the figure for authenticity; and it was engraved that It's an official merchandise and made in the Philippines but with no marking of what so ever that it was made for the local fastfood company. After cleaning the figures, they came out in excellent condition, tight joints, paint details in tact, there were some paint scratches and wear but bearable due to its age, over-all it was awesome.</span></span></span><br />
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Previously…</div>
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It was supposed to be a great day
for Nikka and Kiko as it was the first time he could come to his Mom’s
work. Little did they know that it would
be a tragic day for them; Nikka was sent to deposit money and sent the rest of
the day-off to spend with his child when they were robbed and shot.</div>
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<b>Chapter 5 – Silver Lining</b></h2>
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Two gunshots were the last thing
that Resgram heard before he saw Nikka on the ground in blood; she wanted Kiko
to run to safety and save himself.
Resgram’s intuition was spot-on, there was something bad going to
happen, but he did not expect this tragedy. </div>
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Everything happened fast, Resgram
swooped and disarmed the robbers but it was a little too late before that
gunshot was fired against little Kiko who was fleeing away. Kiko dropped on the ground, he was hit in the
midsection, dropped on the ground and blood was gushing from the wound.
“Noooooooo!” Resgram shouted then grabbed the gun and hit the robber
unconscious with a bloody face. Resgram
immediately went to the boy and checked. “Still alive, but barely. I need to take you back to the house and save
you.”</div>
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Resgram rushed to go back; Kiko
is losing so much blood, at this rate and his age he will not survive if it
will not be treated immediately.
Everything was fast, as they entered the house; he rushed Kiko in his room
which is also his laboratory. He
injected Kiko with a serum that pushed the bullet out of its flesh. The bed was transformed in to cylinder type
glass containment; Resgram put oxygen and other apparatus to monitor Kiko’s
vital signs.</div>
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You can see Resgram’s worry as
the wound heals and closes as if the flesh is re-generating itself, the serum
is working. Suddenly his instruments
beeped and red light flashed in his computer; the boy was crashing, the lost of
blood was too much that Kiko’s blood pressure is rapidly going critical, he
needed blood transfusion immediately.</div>
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Resgram took no time and had no
second thoughts; he programmed his machines to adjust on the needs on the
boy. There was no other one available as
a donor but himself, he needed to calibrate the computer to make adjustments as
he transfuse his blood to the boy. He
hooked himself up in the other table that also transformed into a containment
unit. The computer automatically raised
the two, injected tubes, hoses and raised the containment units; both fell
asleep at the computer draws blood from Resgram to Kiko.</div>
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Resgram programmed the computer
to regulate his vital signs and provide necessary supplements to be injected as
the transfusion is going. Plasma filled
the containment unit as they entered a state of coma. Vital signs of the two fluctuate from time to
time, Kiko would twitch and struggle at a times; heart rates would amplify then
regulate.</div>
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Meanwhile, the police had
arrested the robbers and had found Nikka’s body. Her boss was looking for the boy “Officer, my
employee that was murdered was with her boy; Kiko. Have you seen him? Was he hurt?” The Officer-in-Charge replied “There was no
child ma’am, we were also surprised when we came because the robbers were all
unconscious and seemed to have had a beating already. Even your money was intact, nothing seemed to
be missing, and the only thing we had to facilitate was the victims. We have also sent people to the female
victim’s residence but there was no one answering, it looks like she was living
alone.” Nikka’s boss decided to have her
cremated and latter sent to her house, she made an altar just outside Nikka’s
house and placed the urn as a token of respect; still she wonders what had
happened to the boy; she was thinking of providing a new home for the boy. </div>
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<b>1 MONTH LATER</b></div>
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Resgram’s containment chamber lit
green, plasma was removed and chamber was transformed as a regular table
platform, the computer automatically made a system’s check on his vital signs;
upon checking that everything was optimal ha was injected a chemical waking him
up from the induced coma. “Welcome back
sir! I have scanned and check your vital signs, everything is in optimum
level.” A computerized voice said. “How
about the boy? How is he coping-up?” Resgram asked. “The boy is having
difficulty adjusting to the transfused blood, it has been 4 weeks since the
incident the boy’s vital signs are barely coping… suggesting immediate gene
splicing procedure.”</div>
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Resgram took a pause “Everything
will be worthless if I don’t save the boy.” He changed and went out of the
room. Everything was dusty and there
were dry leaves almost everywhere; he went to the window to see what else
changed. He closed his eyes and took a
deep breath, and then his eyes came upon the altar within it the urn of Nikka’s
ash and an envelope. Curious on what the
envelope is about, he went to get it.
Tears dropped as he saw the urn, a message was placed on the Platform is
says “Aiyanikka was more than just an employee, she was a trustworthy friend.
Nikka is family. May her soul rest in
eternal peace with the Almighty God. She
will always be remembered.”</div>
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Resgram waisted no time, he
rushed inside and went back to the room.
He placed the envelope in his table and went to check Kiko’s vital
signs. “Prepare for gene splicing process.” Computer screen displays the boy’s
vital signs plus another window for the process. “Gene Splicing initiated” the
screen again displays the DNA composition of Kiko side by side with the DNA of
Resgram. A complex device that mixes
chemicals and converts it to serum is activated. Resgram placed 50cc of his blood in the
chamber. “Initiating Gene Splicing… mixing chemical…processing DNA…adoptive
serum acquired.” The computer said as a series of computer render appears on
the screen. “Inject serum” Resgram said to the computer.</div>
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Kiko’s vital signs dropped “Critical
level” the computer prompts as the boy twitch and struggles. “What is
happening?” Resgram said; “Host is rejecting adoptive serum, transfused blood
reaching critical mass”. Resgram
immediately programmed the computer and inserted another serum from his experiments. “Vital signs are normalizing, host body
accepting serum, host adapting to transfused blood.” Resgram sat in front of his computer
exhausted.<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-34660341394325891032012-06-24T21:30:00.000+08:002012-07-09T10:08:12.785+08:00The Man from Manila - Episode 4 - Tragic Twist<br />
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Resgram revealed himself to
“Nikka” (Aiyanikka), he showed his abilities and partially explained his
background and origins. Despite of
everything, she felt more secure than disturbed and accepted her faith with him
and her soon to be child.</div>
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After a few months, Nikka gave
birth to a healthy baby boy. “The
vitamin supplements I gave you during pregnancy were effective. You have the most adorable and bouncing baby
boy I have seen in a while.” said Resgram.
“Since we are Filipino, I want to name him after my favorite artist and
my grandfather – FRANCISCO….. Francisco Magallanes; KIKO for short.” said
Nikka.</div>
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It was a happy life for Nikka,
Resgram and her child Kiko. Resgram
continued his research and provided for their needs. Resgram’s deposit of gold as part of his
research allows him to generate enough funds to live a decent life. Nikka on
the other hand worked as a Store Cashier at local Supermarket in town, while
her son Kiko studied at the nearby public elementary school.</div>
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<b>TEN YEARS AFTER KIKO’S BIRTH.</b></div>
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It was the 12<sup>th</sup> of
June, a holiday in the Philippines celebrating its independence day. Kiko woke up early even though there wasn’t
any school for the day. Nikka asked her little boy “Why are you awake to
early? There is no school for today.” Little Kiko looked with a smile to his mother
“Nana, can I come to work with you today…. Please! Promise I will behave.” Kiko
was so cute and adorable the whole time he was asking his mom. “How could you
resist that face?” Resgram said and winked his eye as Kiko looked at him. “Did
you put him up to this?” Nikka asked but smiling “Nope, I have nothing to do
with that. I was just merely making a remark on what Kiko said. As a matter of
fact, I don’t think it’s proper for him to tag around… but, it would surely be
an awesome bonding time with your child.” Resgram smiled and looked at Kiko
making a thumbs-up and him winking back.</div>
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Nikka was persuaded by the two to
have Kiko come with her to work but insisted that he should not be naughty or
stubborn while they are in “Nana’s” workplace. The boy was very excited to come
to his mother’s work, he knows that “Nana” won’t be able to attend to him at
all time; just the same, a whole day spent with his mom was something he always
wanted. “Be good Kiko. I don’t you to
get in to any trouble.” Resgram said.
“Yes uncle, I will.” Kiko replied.</div>
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It was a happy day for both Nikka
and Kiko, He behaved pretty well and Nikka was so proud of how intelligent her
little boy was to her co-workers.
Nikka’s boss was so amused with her son she said “We need to make a
deposit for the income of the grocery for the past couple of days. I suggest
you go with Mang Pepe (the Driver) and bring your son, make the deposit and
take the early off so you and your son can bond. Here is an extra P200 on me as a bonus to
your lovable son, go and eat at that restaurant with free toys along with the
meal.” “Thanks you so much ma’am, I
really appreciate it.” Nikka replied.</div>
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Nikka got ready and told Kiko of
the good news, He was so happy he hugged and kissed her several times and said
“I love you Nana, you’re the best mother a boy can have!” Nikka was in tears to
hear those words from her son. “I love you so much my son. You’re the best
thing that happened in my life.” Nikka said in tears.</div>
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Little did they know that a group
of armed robbers was observing and monitoring activities of the grocery; this
was one of the moment they were waiting.
They have planned for this robbery for almost a month now, observed
every movement, and studied who makes the deposit, where they will make the
deposit and when and where it would be best to make the heist. “This is perfect, we will operate today!” said
the leader of the group as they prepare for the hold-up/robbery.</div>
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Nikka prepared the deposit slips
and money to be deposited in the office; she neatly put them in a bag and packed
everything to be easily handled. She
went to the restroom to freshen-up and then attended to her son. When everything was ready “Ma’am, we are
ready. Thank you for giving me the day’s
early off to spend it with my son, I really appreciate it“ Nikka said to her
boss. “You deserve the break, also this
cute son of yours deserve a price for simply being adorable.” As Nikka’s boss
went on her knee and pinched Kiko’s cheeks.</div>
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Meanwhile Resgram felt something
strange, a sense of worry that something bad will happen. Somehow he just can’t seem to pin point where
and what. It was something he had never
felt before, it was a feeling he only felt when his mother was in danger; it
was an urge that he cannot just ignore. Then it hit him “Nikka… Kiko!” Resgram
said to himself. He putted on his cloak
and rushed outside.</div>
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The van wherein Nikka and Kiko
was with had reached the road going to their house, it was a few blocks from
the town bank. It was then when they
were cut by two black cars armed with men in hood and high firearms. Everything
happened so fast, one shot the door near the lock so it can be opened. One of the goons pointed a gun at the driver,
while another shot the rear door lock. “Nobody needs to get hurt. All we want is the money.” said the leader of
the robbers. “Please don’t hurt us.” Nikka while embracing her son tightly said
in a terrified voice.</div>
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“We need a hostage just to be
sure” said one of the robbers. “Take the
girl or the kid, better yet take them both” said the leader. “No! Please don’t!”
cried Nikka. She struggled and scratched
one of the robber’s faces, she kicked one on the balls and shouted “Run Kiko…
run…. Save yourself!”</div>
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“Bang” gunfire echoed, Nikka fell
on the ground. “Bang” another gunshot.
Resgram suddenly swooped in and twisted the neck of the one who shot
Nikka. There was gunfire everywhere. Resgram’s speed and skills proved no match
for the bullets fired as well for the robbers to stop him from his rage. After
everything has cleared, all of the robbers were dead… so is Nikka. “Noooooooo!”
Resgram cried. “Where is Kiko?” He was at the corner of the road going to their
house bleeding on the ground. “Kiko!” Resgram immediately went to the boy and
checked. “Still alive, but barely. I
need to take you back to the house to save you.”</div>
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After learning she was pregnant,
Aiyanikka was torn on whether to keep the child or abort it. She felt so ashamed and disarrayed because of
the incident; fortunately the Mysterious figure known as Resgram made sense and
persuaded her to make the right decision… to keep the child despite if
everything that happened.</div>
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Days became weeks and weeks
became months, Resgram took care of her and provided almost everything she
needed while conceiving. Aiyanikka seem adopted
to her new life, away from the people she knew; though she regrets to be away
with her family she is also at peace knowing she can start anew.</div>
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Resgram’s place though secluded
had a small town nearby, compensating their basic needs to have a simple life.
A small market for their food amidst all that nature has to offer them and
native healers for basic medical needs, it was enough for them.</div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9147238277668018987" name="OLE_LINK44"></a>One day after preparing
food, she went to Resgram’s room and called her; being aware of his nature she
did not wait that long for an answer. Resgram
stepped out of his room after a few minutes “What do you have inside there? Not
that I want to enter your room but it’s always lock, and you spent most of your
time there.” Resgram smiled “You don’t need to worry on such petty things, let
us go and eat.”</div>
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“I’ve been here for quite a while now, but
still I don’t know anything about you?” Aiyanikka asked while eating. “I really
appreciate all your help and generosity; I am deeply touched on your values and
your knowledge of things. But still, I
don’t know you.” Resgram smiled and continued eating. “Your really something -
you want me to trust you but you don’t seem to trust me.” Aiyanikka stood up to
get some more food. One could see it in
her face that she’s disappointed. Upon
returning to the table, she was now quiet.
One can even see how she lost her appetite; He could tell… she’s not as bubbly
like when they started. They have
already finished eating and still there was silence.</div>
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After lunch, she walked out of the house and
went into the nearby tree. She stayed
there in disappointment, holding her tummy she whispered “We owe our life to
him, he has been so good but somehow we deserve to know more… the truth.” Little
does she know Resgram followed her discreetly and was observing her. His hearing was strong and could pick-up even
her whisper. It was windy, the tree swayed vigorously. She never noticed him come and go from the
treetop.</div>
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The next day, He called Aiyanikka to drink some
juice “I made this specially for you. Everything you eat is what your child
eats. This is specially made to nourish our child.” She was looking outside the
window when he called. She was watching
the birds fly across the blue sky, she was looking at the trees outside and
field “Do you ever wonder how or why things are around us? Flying birds,
growing trees, wind flowing; everything has their place and purpose, everything
is a balance to each other.” Resgram
smiled and said “Come and drink this while it’s cold.” He then brought the
juice to her as she was gazing at nature in the window. “Everything has a
purpose and is a balance to something. Like good and bad, light and darkness,
rich and poor. None is without a
purpose, it is up to us on how we will use it and be of significance.”
Aiyanikka was astonished not by the wisdom shared but also the fact that Resgram
is the one starting the conversation. “Take
the trees for example, they are important as it is, it gives clean air, lumber
for construction, a simple shade under the sun and even though all trees have
flower and fruit not all can be consumed as food. A tree such as the Coconut is
significant to man because it can be harnessed to its optimum use; Food, shade,
lumber and more…”</div>
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“Do you think I would be significant in anyway?
Do you see something valuable my child will contribute to society?” she eagerly
asked. “We are in control of whom we will be, specially you – you will mold
your child in such a way you want to see him or her in the future.” Aiyanikka
smiled “Indeed!” pleased with Resgram’s word of wisdom she asked “Is everything
going to be puzzle between you and me? Do I have to figure out everything? Can
you at least tell me who you really are?” He took a deep breath and asked “Are
you ready to know the truth? How can you promise me things will be ok
afterwards?” “Is it that bad?” she replied. “Remember the tree you always go to
whenever you’re sad, go there and wait for me.
Let’s talk” confused Aiyanikka did as she was told, even looking back
while walking to see if he was following.</div>
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Aiyanikka arrived at her favorite tree only to
see and to her surprise – Resgram was already there waiting for her. “How did
you get here?” she asked. “Tell me, are you ready to know and see more?” he
asked. “Yes, I deserve to know the truth” with excitement she said. Resgram held her hand and moved closer “Put your
hand on my waist and hold on” he whispered “Are we going to dance?” she
whispered back. “Something like that, please step on me and don’t be afraid” he
smiled “Ready?” she was feeling awkward and silly “Ready to dance?” she replied
and stepped on him. “I hope you won’t think that I am taking advantage of you.”
To her surprise, upon looking around they were already flying, terrified she
grabbed Resgram and embraced him “Please don’t let go! What are you?”</div>
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“We are known by many names, some worship us as
gods, to some we are a myth – but we are here for quite some time now. A keen
observer of your kind, teaching your ancestors technology and have given them
the knowledge they seek until now. My
race is known to your kind as the Anunnaki far advance from your kind, we
originally came here to mine and conquer your planet for gold, it is a beacon
of power and is very precious to us. Our
existence has been in history on many accounts from your bible to the Greek, Norse
and Roman mythology. Your ancestors
described our ship as burning chariots in the sky as read in the mythology
books. It was almost described by Enoch
in the bible, while in Asia it was called Vimmanas.” </div>
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“We have different kinds of powers like flight,
speed and strength due to your atmosphere and sun. We come from a planet with a blue sun, thus
we process your solar energy far more efficient than humans. My ancestors have gone from aggressor to inhabitants;
some of us have found love in your people and have chosen to live amongst
humanity.” Resgram explained. “How old are you?” She asked, the whole time
while he was explaining she was looking in his eyes. Fragments of Resgram’s memory are somehow
flashed inside Aiyanikka’s head.</div>
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“I have witnessed my mother’s sorrow when my
father left us and became part of the team to explore your planet, until
tragedy arose and the ruler of land in our planet took my mother as his wife
forcefully. “I wanted to come here on
Earth and face my father, get revenge but I learned differently. I wanted to know why it was more important to
come here and sacrifice our family. I
wanted to know how important gold is for our race that it meant such
sacrifice. After my mother died, it took
a while before my father knew what had happened. It was too late to rebel against our leader;
he was a scientist and not a soldier. I
was sent here as a replacement and as a punishment for my father’s action
against our government. I learned the
bitter sweet truth of life on your planet; I have wandered secretly and never
went back despite orders or rendezvous in Egypt.”</div>
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They landed on the summit of the nearest
mountain from where they lived. “For now, that is only what I can share, I hope
you will still treat me the same way and would not look at me differently” he
explained. “I owe you my life, so does
my child. Thank you for being honest and sharing the truth with me. It is good enough for me, as long as you
promise to take care of my child whatever happens and treat it as your own
child. I cannot promise to love you or
be emotionally attached, you are more of a father for me – I hope you
understand?”</div>
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“I do, I will do everything in my powers to
protect you and your child”</div>
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<b><i>Copyright njvelasquez 2012</i></b></div>
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All characters mentioned are all original concepts for this Mini-Series.
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-89218262124350890862012-06-04T13:18:00.000+08:002012-06-14T14:41:07.788+08:00The Man from Manila - Episode 2 – An Inconvenient Truth<br />
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<a href="http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/man-from-manila-episode-1-unexpected.html">Previously…</a></div>
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After being saved from a group of rapist by a mysterious figure, the girl was brought to a distant residence in a province where she had been mugged. In a desperate attempt to save and help the girl recover, the mysterious figure adopts as a native with the girl.</div>
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“I have seen this condition and have run some
test. You are truly blessed, despite of
everything that had happened….you are of child” said the mysterious figure.
“NO! This cannot happen!” the girl shouted. Shouting “NO!” she cried and sobs dropping
to a corner restless, in complete disarray from what she had discovered. “I’m a
mess, what will happen to me now? What
will my friends and family say to me? I’m a disgrace! How can I live lie this?”</div>
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“Please try to calm yourself, do not look at
this in such a way, there are bigger reasons and lessons being taught to us in
such situation” calmly said the mysterious figure. “You want me to be calm? You
want me to look at it differently? How? You couldn’t possibly understand what I
feel? You will never understand!” furiously she said. “I was supposed to be an engineer; I just
went to a friend to study.” The girl
again fell in disappointment, restless and sobbed in one corner. “Do not be in
vain, I swear to do everything to help and ease whatever pain you are feeling.”
The mysterious figure calmly said to her.</div>
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“There might still be a way --- I can have this
aborted. I didn’t want any of this to
happen; this was never supposed to happen. Yes, if you help me to get this
thing off me --- I might still have a chance to live a normal life; maybe I can
still pick-up the pieces and get my life back.” Anxiously; the girl explained
to the mysterious figure. She approached
him “Please, help me get my life back.” The mysterious figure stoops down and
replied “I cannot take a life, just as I have risked my existence to save yours
--- I cannot do what you ask of me.” The mysterious figure turned around and
calmly “You life does not justify taking your child’s life; to take it and save
yours does not make sense. I saved you
because I know you do not deserve such, I am so sorry to acted too late… it was
because I myself was afraid.”</div>
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Silence broke the conversation, the mysterious
figure is torn between what he must do to save both. He hears voices echoing from his past at
random; confused he shakes his head to clear his mind then instinct ushers in…
the girl quickly stood-up and ran towards the kitchen. “What’s does she plan to
do?” he said to himself, he rushed and followed her in the kitchen as she
grabbed a knife and aims to stab herself. In a blink of an eye, he swooped and
quickly grabbed her by the hand where she was holding the knife restraining her
and another hand from the waist to her back securing she could not stab
herself. He held his face near her and whispered “This is not the answer,
everything happens for a reason. Stop this madness!”</div>
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She slowly opened her hands and dropped the
knife as tears slowly run from her eyes. “I should have died; you should have
let me died!” She then fainted and dropped in the mysterious figure’s
hands. He lifted her and carried across
the house to her room and let her sleep and rest. He turned around and said to himself “I do
not understand why I feel this way and cannot just turn my back from you.”
Pigment of the past starts to flash in front of him. “You can do nothing! I
will take her and she will be mine!” a distinct voice from his head “No,
please…. Have mercy.” Another voice of a woman echo’s in her mind. Like an
uncontrollable headache, he shook and held his head like it was being torn
apart. In agony he ran outside; from the
clear fields and sky --- there he screamed in pain. He fell in his knees and looked up in the sky
in agony his eyes glowed, his skin changes tone from flesh like to brownish
green. Veins are showing up in his hands and his body seem to be changing,
boiling deforming his appearance “ARGHHH!!!!!!!!!” his eyes glowed and a bright
light seemed to explode from within him, his energy shattered around him like
an implosion of aura.</div>
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The next day, the girl woke-up and slowly
opened her eyes to her surprise she sees him in the room. “I see you have regain consciousness, how are
you?” tears dropped from her eyes and she looked away. “I see you still upset
from what had happened.” She closed her eyes, still crying, disappointed in
what had happened to her and her current predicament. “Truly you are being
thought a bigger lesson in life, something that will strengthen and build who
you are once it is overcome. I do not wish you to suffer because of grief but
wish to see you drew strength from everything.” The mysterious person is
slicing ripe mangoes and had prepared pineapples for her. On a plate beside her
bed he said “Here, have some of this… I believe this will help you. If you like anything, please do not hesitate
to ask.” He slowly left the room. The
girl looked and stared at the fruits, again tears run from her eyes to the
pillow. She closed her eyes and sat on the bed, looked at the fruits and gently
smiled; grabbed a piece and ate. The
mysterious figure was watching from a small gap from the room’s unlocked door,
turned around and gently smiled.</div>
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Days passed into weeks, the girl never left her
room. He would regularly bring her food,
milk every morning and fruits in the afternoon.
The mysterious figure monitored her from her room, making sure she was well
and healthy to bear child. There in his
room were different kinds of instruments and device used for scientific
purposes such as data gathering, experiments.
The room looked like a laboratory but bizarre like obviously not of this
planet. As he walks across the room, it somehow phases to look like an ordinary
room. It was a small house on the outside made of nipa hut and bamboo but has a
lot of space inside; it was like the house itself was hiding something from
everyone else, seemingly and purposely built or placed in a remote area in the
province to be unnoticed.</div>
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One day, when he was bringing fruits in her
room she grabbed his hand and calmly “Why are you doing this? Why do you need
to do this?” He looked at her hand; felt that it was more intrigued than
scared. “I am a friend.” “It’s been quite a while now since you brought me here
and still I do not know who or what you are? Not even a name?” she eloquently
inquired. “I must be crazy but where are you from?” The mysterious figure smiled and poured some
juice in the glass “You need not to worry of such insignificant things, what is
important is you be healthy and well, both of you.” She looked and held his
belly “At least give me a name? You’re asking me to keep this child and always
giving me advice in life but not even a name?” He looked at her and said “name”
turned around with a smile “Eat your fruits while they are still fresh.” Before
he could leave the room she said “I’m Aiyanikka” took a bite of the mango and
smiled. “It’s a pleasure to know you Aiyanikka” he smiled as he left the room.</div>
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<a href="http://bboytoysadvocate.blogspot.com/2012/06/previously-after-learning-she-was.html">To be continued….</a><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Copyright njvelasquez 2012</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">All characters mentioned are all original concepts for this Mini-Series.</span>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-69804617508278842482012-06-01T15:22:00.001+08:002012-06-14T14:39:38.953+08:00The Man from Manila - Episode 1 - Unexpected Help<br />
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Chapter 1</span></h2>
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Episode 1 - Unexpected
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It was a quiet evening, it was
raining a bit and the streets are wet. A
woman was running in an ally disturbed, nervous and afraid. Four men with
knives and gun were chasing her.
Sinister smile was upon the men’s face as they cornered the girl in the
alley. “Don’t worry, this will be fun.”
One said while holding the knife as he approaches the girl. “You will enjoy this more than you think!”
said the other one as he licked his lips in anticipation. “Better not delay the
inevitable, if you resist, things will just go bad. Hehehehehe……” said the
biggest among the four.</div>
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A mysterious figure is watching
from a far, observing what will happen.
The figure felt the need to help the girl, but is hesitant; hesitant to
be seen by other, afraid to be harmed. In the shadows, a mere peek at the
figure can be seen, glowing like a cat’s eye in the dark. Something is different with this fellow, he
seems not to be afraid of helping but more of being exposed, it’s like he is
hiding something. It seems he doesn’t
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“No………please….HHEEEEELPPPPPPPPP!”
the girl cried. One of the men grabbed
her and kept his mouth shut “Shhhhh…… don’t shout, don’t cry. See this (while licking at the blade of a
knife), stay still or I’ll cut your throat off.” Noise from the side of the
wall was made by the hidden figure, quite anxious on how to help. “Damn cat! Shuu…… get away from here.”</div>
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The girl was helpless and four
men raped her one at a time while the mysterious figure was trembling as he
could not do anything, tears were falling and were crunching his fist in
anger. How can he help without exposing
himself? How will he save the girl?</div>
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The girl fainted in her distress,
almost lifeless one of the men said “What shall we do with her man?” “Nothing
we want from her now, might as well kill her so we’ll have no loose ends” The mysterious figure already torn with guilt
heard what the rapist will do, In a desperate attempt he jumped on one of the
men. Grabbing him and lifting him with
one hand and stared at the others after removing his cloak. The men were horrified on what they saw, the
glow of its eyes, and the shape of its head. “What are you man?” “Your worst
nightmare!” the figure said while its eyes glow in the dark like a cat. He
threw the man on the wall, and punched the nearby ally to the wall almost made
the wall crumble and the man fractured and wounded.</div>
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“Now you’re dead, you piece of
shit!” another tries to stab the figure dodging it easily and returning the
knife as a blow, fatal the rapist drops on the ground. “You’re a monster! No,
you’re a devil!” as the only rapist shouted horribly. “Me? You people were the
one who up this upon yourselves. You who have done this with an innocent
soul? An act of crime on your own
kind.” As the mysterious figure stared
at the rapist, he started to run in fear and was hit by a fast truck as he
crossed the street. “An eye for an eye” the mysterious figure said.</div>
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It was then he turned to the girl
that was raped, she was with blood and barely with pulse. He picked her up
gently and with a blinked of an eye…. Vanished in the shadows and teleported in
some kind of space craft, only a blink in the sky was seen as it disappeared.</div>
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It was almost a week since the incident;
he took care of the girl secretly. Landed in a remote countryside and disguised
the ship as a simple “Bahay Kubo” (House made of dried grass and bamboo).
Dressed himself like an old man, peasant like; hid as much as possible his
appearance as he revived the girl that was raped. When she awoke, she was in
shocked, tubes were inserted her directly to the nerves revitalizing her
strength. She was clean and was in a place where she does not know. It was then when the mysterious fellow entered
the room “Who are you? Where am I? Why am I here?” the girl said. “Do not
worry, you are safe. Something happened but it’s alright now. You are with a friend, I meant no harm.”
Tears, dropped from her eyes. She stoops
down and cried “I know I should thank you for everything but why do I think you
should have left me to die?” “There, there now, you should rest whatever
happened had passed; what you should be grateful for is that you’re well and
alive.” He answered.”Why do you care?” the girl sobs, “You don’t know anything
about me, you have no idea what I went through? Maybe I was supposed to die,
maybe that was the way I should die!” the girl said as she cried. “Clearly, it
is not yet your time to die because you are here and safe.” Injects the
sedative “You should rest more, we will talk later when you are ready.”</div>
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ONE MONTH LATER…..</div>
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The girl when back to the house
from the nearby market for some food, smiles and said to the mysterious figure
“You are going to like what I will prepare today, Sinigang!” “You know I don’t
eat much, fruits will be fine!” said the fellow. “It’s been almost a month now since I was here;
you never eat what I prepare. I know, I
shouldn’t ask but I would really appreciate if you would join me even once.”
“Well now, since you’ve been here it’s just now you took the effort in
communicating, It’s a good sign. Ok
then, let’s eat.”</div>
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While she was preparing food, she
suddenly fainted. The mysterious fellow
catches her as she falls. “Are you ok?”
he laid her down gently to the nearby bed.
“You don’t seem to be sick, what else are you feeling?” the girl
suddenly vomited. “What’s wrong with
me?” she asked. “I hope my hunch is
incorrect but we need to run some test to confirm.”</div>
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“Can you stand or sit at least? I
will prepare the food you cooked.” He said. “Let’s eat!” the girl smiled and with effort tried to
relax and join him in the table. “This is nice; it’s been a while since I had
this kind of cooking around here. I hope
you get to accept and treat everything that had happened as a challenge from
your forefathers. I sense that you will take part on something significant, I
sense that you will contribute something great to society” he said. The girl smiled and ate.</div>
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To be continued…<br />
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<b><i>Copyright njvelasquez 2012</i></b></div>
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All characters mentioned are all original concepts for this Mini-Series.</div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147238277668018987.post-80261617205032742772012-05-31T14:08:00.003+08:002012-07-27T17:16:13.764+08:00Transfromers Prime - The Animated Series<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">TRANSFORMERS PRIME</span></b></div>
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After the Transformers Movie Trilogy we get the best next thing, or in my opinion better..... The Transformers Prime Animated Series and Toyline. Now I don't know if everybody agrees, but TF Prime has a more stronger and solid story. If everybody notices, its written and developed for television but the same guys who made story for the movie... but this time more liberated without Spielberg and Bay - and it's better!</div>
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This is initially a 5 part test mini-series to capture TF fans for future venture since the movie is about to close, indeed TF3: Dark of the Moon made tons of money in the box office but we were all disappointed story wise. Definitely the absence of Megan Fox is a big loss, missing Twins (Skids & Mudflap) that made more screen time than sideswipe and others, this movie totally failed for me being a TF Fan. Thank God for redeption - Transformers Prime proved to have hard core and solid stories and harked G1, Movie and current evolution in animation and storytelling revitalizes Transformers in a totally new perspective.</div>
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For me the most brilliant factor in why TF Prime is so awesome is because we get to hear original voices from the past Peter Cullen and Frank Welker proved once and over again that they own Prime and Megatron's voice. Peter Cullen's majestic and heroic voice is fitting for Optimus Prime's nobility and leadership and a great contrast to Frank Welker's menacing and treacherous voice an perfect execution for a menacing leader. The result a worldwide hit that spawned hype even here in the Philippines despite there is no local airing of the series. Its G1 all-over again in a different level, this time with better history.</div>
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Character wise I love how this series keeps it to a minimum, no over-casting, no over exposure of characters, all is in balance. This is true for both Autobots and Decepticons, even the human allies and villains are in good proportion, unlike the previous incarnations it either too much bots minimal human intervention or a lot of human intervention which is unnecessary.<br />
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He is witty here, fast, agile and the web shooters - the first time I saw the web shooters I had goosebumps. Nice re-interpretation of the Spiderman suit, I think It was taken from the Ultimates. I love the darker tone but still light and bubbly obnoxious web-head we all know from the cartoons and comics</div>
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As a kid, I never owned a Transformer toy; we could not afford to buy one. But like every kid who dreamed of a Voltes V or Superman Toy... I always wanted to have Optimus Prime. He was up there with Superman, Steve, Keith and other cartoon leaders.</div>
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I heard a lot of rumor regarding this live-action movie. It was a bitter sweet moment! A lot of attention were made, the fuzz of redesign, the sense of being true to G1, even the name of the human counterpart Sam from Spike was an issue. Excitement filled in specially after the Teaser Trailer was released by yahoo. A lot were bickering about how much it changed, I was in awe on how they made the change.</div>
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There's one thing I wanna leave to all the readers "<b>COLLECT BE CAUSE YOU LOVE TO, NOT BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO</b>." There's no such thing "<b>THE TRUE VALUE OF OUR TOYS IS BASED ON HOW MUCH WE LOVE THE CHARACTER AND HOW IT INFLUENCED US</b>."<br />
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God is truly gracious to those who strive and is blessed when there is patience. My collection grew through time and by the grace that God has given for me to be able to purchase them one at a time. Now, with the wide influence and impact of collectors, I may not be a key player... but I'm proud to say God has gotten me in the game.<br />
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"I wanna car, chicks dig the car!" Is one of the famous line in the 1997 movie Batman and Robin uttered by Robin in the opening scene. It made me think, "Wow, even superheroes are fascinated with cars, awesome tech you see them making robots or armor like Ironman. The influence of having that kind of fire power at your side, to pilot, wear or operate is such a surreal dream we all got and was influenced by Japan's Mecca Mania. </div>
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Saturday morning cartoons was composed of Superheroes and Super Robots in an alternate time-slot. It was common to all kids back then to watch these cartoons. I remember "Shaider - Ang Pulis Pangkalawakan" (Space Sherif) as the first Filipino dubbed sentai then. Aside from Voltes V and Bioman kids would shout "Vabiloz!" or "Let's volt-in!" and sometimes the chant from Bioman's count "Red 1" and so on and so forth.</div>
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Anyways, we all loved and wanted to be Richard, pilot of Daimos and have an angel Erika to be our special someone. It was a robot that not only made you want to have your own robot but learn karate and be a ninja type of guy and have a robot copy all your action moves.</div>
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We all wanted the Godaikin Voltes, we all wanted to have a piece of this toy, we all gathered around someone owning this kind of toy. I think, aside from the Kenner Superman back then this was the next best thing for me. (Don't judge me guys, I said I was a fan).</div>
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We all know the weapons, somehow everything then was voice activated and kids in the neighborhood were shouting "Lazer Sword" then using a stick as a saber, when the tops came in, it was "Ultra Electro Magnetic Top!", man you gotta love our era. It was TV, imagination, Toys and back to imagination.</div>
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Aside from Transformers (Needs a separate review) came Voltron: Defender of the Universe along with a narrator we all knew the voice and love; Peter Cullen. Voltron was an American based mecca with Japanese origins. This time, its not ships, they were 5 giant robot lions and a story not based on Earth but from a distant galaxy; a different planet.<br />
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After all has been said and done, its been 30 years. All of these are great parts of my childhood, I would never have wanted to change anything. Everything was perfect the way it was. God is very kind to have given me the chance to own these precious toys from my childhood. Seeing them everyday seems like relief, it's like growing younger. Having these as part of my collection is no status-quo or does not mean I have that luxury. I can never pay back the feeling of being refreshed and hearkened back to my childhood and be able to play and re-live memories.<br />
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It is through these toys that I have, I get to share my childhood to my kids. I get to be a kid and play with my kids. It is through these toys my kids and I get bonded. A bond beyond comprehension, a bond made strong as our childhood collide.<br />
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Voltes V, Combatler V & Daimos and related character is copyrighted and owned by Toei Co and its subsidiaries. Toys are SOC copyright owned by Bandai and its subsidiaries.<br />
Voltron and related Characters owned by Toynami and its subsidiaries.<br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">Superman has always been my childhood hero. Before anyone or anything, Superman would always come on top and for me He will always be the best and my all-time favorite. I guess most of us if not everyone had their days of putting the towel as a cape or wearing their underwear upfront their pajamas, running, jumping and pretending to fly.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">Somehow, as a child I was always fascinated with flight, the thought of soaring up high in the sky and feeling the breeze, seeing the world in different perspective.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">I remember when I first bought my eldest son his Superman Costume, I was so happy fragment of my childhood memories would flash in front of me. It was like passing a mantle to my child. Afterwards we watched the Super Friends cartoons on DVD and played in character..... It was awesome!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">It was a Superman Toy that I dreamed to own back then when I was a kid. Now that I started collecting Superman is one of my favorite lines. Among the personalities that played Superman, it was Christopher Reeves that stood out. I don't know if anyone would disagree but is you were into comics during the 80's Reeves was like sucked out of the comic pages and came to life.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">Everyone might ask why i didn't include Tom Welling's photo playing Superman, its because he doesn't want to. I heard of news, especially during the final season of Smallvile that he doesn't want to wear the suit. For some reason, there is this Superman curse he's been avoiding. Smallville was a show before Clark became Superman, No cape, no flights, no tights....apparently Smallville had to end Clark becoming Superman. Hence, CG and Special effects were made to look ha had the suit. No biggie, for me, Smallville is a long process Superman had to undergo to be the Hero he needs to be.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">Superman has always been special for me, the concept of a child from a doomed planet sent to earth to become its savior is synonymous to Christ sent by God to save us. I was quite fascinated with the story made by Mario Puzo in Superman I and II.... " The son becomes the father and the father becomes the son." It is so poetic it reminded me of the bible.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">The 2 Superman Movies by Reeves really made an impact on me personally as a child, He was more than just my favorite superhero, He was a role model for me to look up to. It was the opposite of a common alien based movie wherein the aliens are a menace and would rule humanity, in Superman's case, He was here to be the greatest hero of all time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">This time, Lex Luthor who is from Earth is the menace not to mention 3 supervillains also from Krypton led by General Zod. It was a movie that captured my imagination and most of us during those time. It was the epitome of having blankets or towels as cape and imagining yourself to fly. It was a generation wherein the term action-figure was not yet known; toys are toys - that's it. Apparently, toys from Kenner before were a child's dream toy, aside from being poor, we also lived in the province and had a hard-time going to the city and see these wonderful toys back then. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">It was a lifelong dream to own a Superman toy. I remember myself going through my Lola's "Chikadees" (local cheezecurls snack back in the days with free toys in it) in her store. I was choosing the parts of a build a figure toy inside a cheezecurls pack. It was a long and tedious wait, a lot of scolding and a lot of saving money to buy colored pen to replicate Superman's uniform. These were defining moments in my childhood that led me to be a toy lover - a collector. I guess I owe a big part of my values and passion for toys from Superman.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXXjHBRmJR_q-urwBL1jg5nHlPfNHGDoaUpJIfZvqrWR7-fKwM8g-EWS3yxAs3NT7uzaLolK3Pg_q8tqJYNk8A8M13Pks6cB6Fwp33MFBN05BwUlbl_UjUAcYQ5-l12jArQfft2bcesMA/s1600/Image158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXXjHBRmJR_q-urwBL1jg5nHlPfNHGDoaUpJIfZvqrWR7-fKwM8g-EWS3yxAs3NT7uzaLolK3Pg_q8tqJYNk8A8M13Pks6cB6Fwp33MFBN05BwUlbl_UjUAcYQ5-l12jArQfft2bcesMA/s320/Image158.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">I started by small business at 2004, it was Family, Shop and Toy Collection as a motto. This is for my family, for a better tomorrow for my kids, for the shop to grow and be stable and to; start my Toy Collection. It's now 8 years from that start, Its not a perfect dream come true, but I could say that everything is falling into place. My collection is not only a marketing factor for my shop but also a bonding element for me and my kids.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">It is also in the Superman movies and Smallville series that I learned how to be a father, A father to be respected and earn the respect of his kids and not imply respect. I learned that more that just kids, they should also be my friend. Yes, with boundaries but someone whom they could freely open-up and express themselves. I had a hardtime because I did not have a father figure to look up to, but I found my inspiration in Superman when I was a kid, I still found an inspiration to this day.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">I know, Superman is not your perfect superhero as most of us idolizes a lot of other heroes or are fascinated with other characters from DC or Marvel or even Transformers and other Super Robots but I would like to ask, "Why do you collect?" Is it for passion? Is it for the thrill and the hunt? Is it powerplay a status quo on who gets the most awesome figure or the most expensive ones?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">For me, Superman paved the way for this passion and values. The reason why I collect; he is my foundation. Not because I could, but because I love to. Yes, It will always be a part of my hobby and business to trade, buy and sell but to sum it all up; the Toys I have for keeps are the toys I loved and had influenced me over the years no amount of money can top.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">My collection will be my legacy to my kids, a passion we all share, a bond we will always treasure. This is the reason "WHY SUPERMAN?" This is why I collect, this is me sharing my heart you!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: white;">THE AVENGERS MOVIE REVIEW (SPOILER FREE)</span></b></div>
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How can I start, since we got the Ironman Movies, Captain America, Hulk and Thor there is just this unexplained urge of anxiety for this movie to come. I promised a spoiler free review, specially for our friends who will be seeing it on the 5th of May.</div>
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Well as a kid and said it before, I was astound of the imagination of the characters from DC and Marvel along with other Superhero and Super Robot stuffs. It was from TV, Newspapers, Magazines to Comics. Along that line, Marvel's Avengers is a promising concept from Marvel back then. Comprising of multiple heroes banded together to save the world ---- Well is that's not promising enough, not to mention the organization known as SHIELD and their toys. High Tech arsenal of weaponry, cool rides and the Helicarrier --- all of us kids then were in awe.</div>
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Now, to see them one by one re-created to adopt our modern era, re-imagined and done on a live-action movie was something --- gathering them together and forging one ultimate superhero movie --- RIVETING!</div>
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Lets rate the movie by stars. 5 Stars being the highest.</div>
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<b><span style="color: white;">MOVIE EXPERIENCE *****</span></b></div>
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The movie experience was superb. I love the long lines and watching people in anticipation for a movie. While watching, I love the fact that the audience feel and are one with the film. Laughing at the funny parts of the scenes, excited and screaming on the climax and exciting parts. Also, the best part is that we bought food but could not even look at the food and fries would fall coz, we just couldn't take our eyes off the big screen. It was a lot of fun, it was also a wonderful chance for me and my kids to share something in common, to bond and be closer as father and sons.</div>
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My sons were very happy and with us is a friend of my eldest, we rushed to nearest toys store afterwards and checked the Avengers line available. My youngest was so into the movie, he was role playing and kept on saying..... Now I love the Hulk!</div>
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<b><span style="color: white;">STORY *****</span></b></div>
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The story was greatly done and the movie was well executed. All of the expected mishaps and bitz of both what was cultivated in our minds from the early story, ultimates, new avengers animation and the movie adaptation was well incorporated.</div>
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Loved the way it was a team but not a team, on how alliances were forged and how trust were earned by all of the characters involve. It was non-stop fun. I WAS RIVETED! It's like my eyes were glued to the big screen.</div>
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I was wrong to have expected less when marvel was now owned by Disney. I really thought it would be corny and go off what had been started.</div>
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I got to say the effects were way better than I expected. I really thought that Michael Bay and ILM did an awesome job with the Transformers Franchise, but comparing this with the recent DOTM movie..... DOTM 4 stars vs AVENGERS perfect 5!</div>
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I seen the Ironman Armors, the way he fights. I seen how Thor was taken from the comics and made him real perfectly or Capt America or even The Hulk, but when the Helicarrier first took flight, I had goosebumps almost the same when I saw Optimus Prime first transformed.</div>
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The effects for me was flawless, specially the ending part. I was expecting more from Fury in the action but was made up by Hawkeye, Black Widow and Maria Hill.</div>
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<b><span style="color: white;">ACTORS/ACTRESS (CHARACTERS) ****</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></b></div>
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One less star for changing again Banner for the Hulk. Mark Ruffalo is no Edward Norton but well played. I also think aside from the budget cuts to get most of the actors back and seeing Pepper Potts in it, Norton would have been awkward to see as a brilliant scientist, he was great in the Hulk movie as a fugitive Banner but Ruffalo well played the genius Banner.</div>
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Loved everyone in the cast, appreciated even Agent Coulson (Dunno if I got it right), I was looking for General Ross though. No more Human Torch for Chris Evans - Perfect Captain America!</div>
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A Must see movie, it all worth it! Perfect reason to bond with your family especially your kids. I'm watching it again in 3D. Hope everyone enjoys it the way we did.</div>
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Well there you go, I will put on a full review maybe a few days after it will be shown on the States and other country. Post your comment and reactions and subscribe to my blog. Peace and God Bless to everyone. <br />
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All characters mentioned and shown are owned by their respective company. Avengers is copyrighted owned by Marvel and its subsidiaries. No copyright infringement intended in the creation of this review.</div>
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This is where collectors alike meet and share views. I'm what you so call an 80's kid. Grew during the days of the Super Friends. I'm a big Superman and Batman fan, DC characters alike. I also dig the Marvel Characters specially those made by Stan Lee. He is such an inspiration.</div>
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I'm the typical poor kid who doesn't have the liberty of owning toys when I was a kid. Here in the Philippines, we kids that grew in the 80s and 90s are fond of tags, hide and seek, self-made toys from wood and bottle caps and different kinds of materials found around the house.</div>
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It was the era of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Spiderman and His Amazing Friends, The Invincible Ironman, Thundercats, Transformers and many more. A time when we had to wait for the TV about 5 minutes before the black and white picture appears.</div>
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It was also an era of make believe and creative imagination, where we get our towels and blankets and put them around our backs as cape. Put on our underwear upfront our pajamas and put our socks over it too. It was creating a super hero in everyone where we get to jump and run around looking silly and no one would care because we were kids.</div>
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It was an awesome era for kids like me. It was a time when there wasn't much violence in TV shows and kids would talk everything they watched on TV afterwards outside and re-enact everything choosing a character. More of the jumping, running, hiding and creating dialogues and being that hero of a while.</div>
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Hopefully, this will inspire everyone of my generation as well as the younger and newer ones to share their thoughts of why they started collecting, why collect at all? Or better yet ask ourselves what do we get from all of this? I wish everyone will be touched and join me in a journey as I share my passion to everyone.</div>
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God has been kind enough to bless me in getting a chance to start my own collection. It is true that everything falls into place in the right place and time.</div>
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