Marvel Select Juggernaut

Born Cain Marco, he is the evil stepbrother of Professor Charles Xavier. After the death of Charles’s father, Sharon Xavier married Kurt Marko. Always favouring the younger Charles, Marco was frequently psychologically and physically abused. 

This drove a wedge between the brothers. Marco begins resenting Charles and frequently bullies him. Charles using his telepathic powers read Cain’s mind and experienced the anguish and emotion felt by Cain. When Cain found out, he begins resenting Charles and Mutants even more. 

When the 2 brothers serving the US Army are stationed in Korea, Marco finds a hidden temple and enters. Finding a Red Ruby, he reads the inscriptions on it, ”Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become forevermore, a human Juggernaut”.  

Possessing superhuman strength, he is able to pulverise mountains. Generating a mystical force field he is invulnerable to physical attack. Able to thrive without food, water or air he is the Unstoppable Juggernaut.

The Juggernaut wears a skullcap and helmet to protect his mind from probes rendering him invulnerable.

He hates to being compared to a Mutant, partially due to his hatred towards Charles and the fact that Charles is a Mutant. In an epic battle with Mutants, Juggernaut has stated that “I’m not a Mutant! My powers are Magical!”.

First appearance in X-Men # 12 (July 1965). 

Juggernaut first caught my eyes in the 1992’s X-Men cartoon the Unstoppable Juggernaut.

After years of looking, I managed to purchase Marvel Select Juggernaut

Reverse of the package 

Really awesome piece

Detail is amazing for the price

Move aside, you are invading my personal space

With that enormous fist and an attitude to go with it, he dines on Superheroes

Made to look as realistic as possible, even the boots have got grime

Arrrrrr!

P Ramlee

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. P Ramlee

After months of advertising the much awaited documentary on the life and times P Pamlee was finally aired on Astro’s History Channel 555 on 31 October 2010. There have been numerous repeats of this broadcast since but that was the first time it was aired. I remember waiting excitedly in front of the “Idiot Screen” to know more about this lost idol and hero of our Malaysian cinema. However, what I saw left me utterly dumbfounded. The documentary depicted P Ramlee’s rise to fame and his heart wrenching downfall leading to a massive heart attack. The day the legend died, I was not yet born. I only knew P Ramlee from his ever entertaining movies. Hence, the documentary not only shocked me but left me speechless and in dismay as how a society who had previously worshiped him, literally left him for dead, when he could no longer draw an attraction.  

His success at Shaw Brother’s at 8 Jalan Ampas, Singapore was apparent the result of the studio’s incredible wealth of resources from money, experienced crew, choreographers and directors, assembled from more experienced industry players from India, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Notable directors with Shaw at that time included BS Rajan, L Krishnan and Phani Majumdar.

With this enormous support given, Ramlee was able to focus solely on his talent and thrive in music, acting, screenplay, editing and directing.

With the separation from Singapore from Malaysia in 1964, the then Premier of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew was unable to keep at bay the unreasonable demands of the unions for higher pay. This resulted in Shaw Brothers calling it a day. Ramlee was enticed to return back to Malaysia. However, upon his return things was not as rosy as promised. Merdeka studios was not up to the mark and took a toll on his capabilities. Having to do multitasking studio works, he could no longer focus solely on acting. This affected the quality of his movies. EMI terminated his musical contract. He tried to set up P Ramlee productions but could not secure any government grant and did not get any support even local juggernaut’s RTM. To make ends meet, he ran mah-jong tables and sang at weddings and other functions.

With television gaining more traction and attracting a wider audience, cinema goers were reducing. The younger generation had a huge pull towards western songs and sneered at old sentimental and conventional movies. With the feeling of being completely and utterly broken down, it eventually took a toll on his health.

Prior to his death, he had received a summons for becoming a guarantor. He died of a heart attack on 29 may 1973 at 44 age on the way from his home at 22 Jalan Dedap, Taman P Ramlee, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur Hospital. He died penniless and shunned by the people he made wealthy.

This is my small way of giving tribute to this legend. Genuine two sided movie flyer. Need to find a suitable spot to place homage

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Beanie @ TGV KLCC

13 March 2016 at 11.00am we saw Kungfu Panda 3 at TGV KLCC. 

Cost RM50.00 per couch. That breaks down to RM25.00 per person. It is very nice and cosy. 

I share with readers some pictures of our wonderful experience.

We entered through Petronas KLCC entrance

Beanie ticket purchasers would be notified when the BEANIE is lit

Beanie theatre is separate

Soya Bean with Glutinous Rice Balls

If there are any readers who would like to try a different sort of desert you may want to opt for the following. Soya bean with glutinous rice balls. 

Preparation time takes about 10 minutes from start to finish.

I prefer this brand of soya bean. It is more creamy and sweet. It really depends on the reader, if you prefer another brand then switch accordingly

I used this brand of Glutinous Rice Ball

Boil water then place the glutinous balls. Once the balls are soft and cooked, drain all water

Once drained from all water, place the balls in a bowl. There are bound to be broken pieces

Add soya bean and you're done

Salad with Croutons and Sushi

For a quick and healthy meal.

It cost next to nothing. Yet it provided a fulfilling and tasty meal.

I purchased the salad and sushi from Jaya Grocer. The salad packet contains everything one needs to make the meal including dressing. However, I needed something a little more oomph as I would be serving it to my kids. All greens will not be too pleasing for their palate. So I added quill eggs, baked potatoes and stir fried beef strips.  

The salad packaging 

Contents Inside. Wonderful array of mixed salads. Fresh

The Thousand Island dressing is yummy but way too little 

Not really baked potatoes. I merely cut fresh potatoes into cubes. Rinsed them clean, boiled it until soft, drained all the water and fried it with a little oil. I added chilli powder, salt and coarse black pepper for that added bite

Quill eggs in the boiling pan

All final dish with the stir fried beef strips

Store bought sushi. Nothing much to look at now

Elegantly served       

Cawan

Chawan

Located at Lot G-43A, Citta Mall, Ara Damansara.

Our family outing on 17 March 2016.

Ambiance is cosy and inviting. In one sentence, the food was great but expensive. GST 6% and Service Charge 10%. We went off peak hours so the place was rather empty and there were ample staffs around to serve us

I noticed that there were numerous food outlets completely empty on other floors during this time so diners may have better choices.

Roti Boom with Chicken Curry RM11.00. Roti was soft and crunchy. The Chicken was soft with creamy delicious gravy

Sirap Bandung RM5.00. A tad expensive seeing that they did not add in any carbonated soda

Bee Hoon Curry Laksa RM13.00. I did not try it. My wife ordered this dish. They initially served us Mee Hoon but after my wife informed that she had ordered Bee Hoon, they promptly changed the dish. My wife did not give favourable comments on this dish. She informed that it lacked character and was not tasty and stingy in ingredients    

Ipoh Kuey Teow Soup RM13.00. The soup stalk was palatably nice and rich. Great aroma and delicious to the last bite. The served the smaller sized Kuey Teow that my family always raves about. My only comment was that the Kuey Teow and ingredients was lacking in quantity for the price   

Murtabak Daging RM7.50. Freshly made. Crispy skin and soft flavourful beef on the inside. The gravy is the same as the Curry Chicken. Yummy to say the least

The Tarik RM2.70

The bill

Thank You Letter to YAB. Dato' Seri' Mohamed Azmin Ali

Recently, my Taman’s Persatuan had requested my assistance regarding some issues. I advised them accordingly pertaining to the legality of numerous issues and where to garner aid and support. Thereafter, I drafted a thank you letter to the Menteri Besar of Selangor, YAB. Dato’ Seri’ Mohamed Azmin Ali to express our gratitude for his kind assistance and support. 

Below are the contents of the said letter:

Our Dearest Beloved Menteri  Besar,

With the timeless preoccupation of humanity’s issues YAB. Dato’ Seri’ faces on a daily basis, you have stood high above the rest to aid us during our darkness of moments.

As citizens of the state of Selangor and a residents of Taman Mutiara Kemuning, Shah Alam, we SHOUT, Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. 

YAB. Dato’ Seri’, all your enthusiasm, time and effort to make a difference in your constituencies is greatly appreciated. With just a stroke of a pen vide YAB. Dato’ Seri’s letter dated 17 February 2016, YAB. Dato’ Seri' had renewed our hopes and spirits. YAB. Dato’ Seri’s life-enhancing work contributes towards the resilience of our communities and makes our society a better place to live.

It is with heartfelt thanks that I write to express our sincere gratitude to YAB. Dato’ Seri’. Mohamed Azmin Ali, our beloved Menteri Besar of Selangor.

Demi Negeri,

YAB. Dato’ Seri’ Korbankan Waktumu,

Demi Bangsa dan Negara,

Rela YAB. Dato’ Seri’ memperjuangkan nyawamu

Maut Menghadang Didepan

YAB. Dato’ Seri’ Senyum dan Bicara Itu Hiburan

Thank you YAB. Dato’ Seri’.

Darth Vader Selangor Pewter

Darth Vader

The American Film Institute listed him as the 3^rd greatest movie villain in cinema history on 100 Heroes and Villains, behind Hannibal Lecter and Norman Bates. What a brilliant introduction for any tyrant. Don't know if Godzilla or Tyrannosaurus rex is included in the list.

Now that’s not task easily achievable by any mortal man. Everything about Lord Vader strikes terror. From his all black mechanical appearance, his mask, to his imposing morbid dark sonorous bass voice with the breathing apparatus. As a matter of fact, Vader looks even more terrifying without a mask, due to his severely disfigurement on his confrontation duel with General Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar, where he was consumed by the fires of flowing lava.

No villain would be complete without their weapon of choice. Vader’s weapon of choice is a crimson synth-crystal lightsaber.
   

Vader was first introduced in the 1977 epic space opera science fiction film titled Star Wars.

His character was created by George Lucas and designed by Ralph McQuarrie. McQuarrie was also pivotal in designing Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO. Vader was originally portrayed by David Prowse in the movies and James Earl Jones provided Vader’s menacing voice. The Samurai armor was the conceptual inspiration for Vader’s costume.

Born Anakin Skywalker, his fall to the dark side is akin to archangel Lucifer’s fall from grace.

As Lord Vader said, “You don’t know the power of the dark side”.

My son was a huge Darth Vader fan, well that was until Kylo Ren became the new villain in the Force Awakens.

Gift from my wife. Royal Selangor Pewter Darth Vader figurine 

Unboxing. Step by Step

Even the packaging is of high quality

Serial no is stated on the box

Item is neatly and amply packed

The unavailing. Drum roll please

Front pose

Lots of intricate details

Rear pose

Side profile

Serial No. 4555 out of 5000 produced worldwide

Bottom of the pedestal

Just sharing pictures I found on the internet. I think its rather cool to get your daughters involved if they are fans of the Dark Lord