Halo 3: ODST ( New upcoming 2009 video game )

A headsup to all HALO fans out there, on the upcoming scheduled for fall of 2009 release, Halo 3 ODST.

The superintendent

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"Although the gameplay of Halo 3: ODST bears a strong resemblance to previous Halo games, the player does not assume the role of Master Chief as in the main Halo trilogy, but rather a lone UNSC soldier in the city of New Mombasa, Kenya.

Since the ODST does not possess Master Chief's superhuman abilities and armor, he is more vulnerable to weapons fire, thus forcing the player to act more cautiously. While the game is not focused on stealth gameplay, some elements of stealth will be incorporated. It will also include open world gameplay.

The main objective of ODST is to lead the soldier through the ruins of Mombasa and discover what happened to his missing teammates. After finding a piece of evidence left behind—a sniper rifle hanging on a lampost, for example—a flashback is triggered and the player assumes the role of the missing soldier.." - wikipedia.org

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The main character of the game is an unnamed member of the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST for short, also known as Helljumpers) referred to as The "Rookie".

ODSTs often deploy in small, one-man Human Entry Vehicles (HEVs), launched from spaceships in the upper atmosphere. During the game, The "Rookie" is separated from his four teammates (Romeo, Dutch, Buck, and Mickey) and must find out what happens to them with the guidance of a city maintenance AI known as the Superintendent

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All New Hero


All New Campaign

Equally awesome as ever.

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pretty hyped up about this videogames, seems pretty apparent despite the economic downturn there's pretty much a load of good things to keep a lookout for, HOT TOYS' predator, Terminator Salvation, and HALO 3 ODST!!!!

You can view the official site, and watch the brand new teaser trailer, here. Now off to consider the financial option of expanding my collection of halo figures with some ODSTs...

Toys to keep a HEADS-UP for...2009

Just making a small list of items that i'd need to purchase to bring my shelf up to shipshape.


star wars AT-TE vehicle
star wars Republic Gunship laat-i
Hot Toys 12' inch Predator
Hot Toys 12' inch Dutch
Hot Toys Terminator Salvation line : yet to be officially announced? but rumor has it that it may be release by Hot Toys, ( i certainly hope so, don't really fancy SS )

Macfarlane's 5' inch ODST's gotta look for em' at csc....( for upcoming halo3:odst game )
Star wars 3 3/4 inch figures ( oddball, more clones, and perhaps gree if he does pop around)
Kotobukiya Clone wars line
Kotobukya Master Chief
Kotobukiya Clone commander Bly

Hot Toys 12' inch Predator: Major Alan '' Dutch '' Schaefer

I guess the bets are up now, with this headsculpt, upon release will be the BEST, Arnold Schwarzenegger headsculpt out there. Beating the previous line of arny's terminator t - 800 headsculpt. Pretty pleased that they've scored the license to make this really wanted figure for predator fans out there..

still remember when i was a kid and my dad would watch this movie with me, and i'd be awed by Arny's blazing gun and showdown with the predator...up till the removal of the predator's mask etc...

a must score for me...that aside, NOW GIVE US TERMINATOR SALVATION, OR AT LEAST TERMINATOR 2/3 LINE WITH ARNY HOT TOYS!!!! you've got the license! no excuses !

Hot Toys 12' inch Predator

I do not believe an introduction is required for this piece of cinematic history, and legendary beast/creature/monster of all time.

though to note, this whole pouring of AVP2 till now is getting me hooked onto the predator line of figures however much i am trying to avoid it.

so i'm sorry dear wallet, but i'd gotta wring it out for some wrinkled dollars for more figures!!!

A Christmas message to all. 2008

This is a personal and heartfelt message from Joshua of The Stormtrooper Effect, to all who visit this blog, and those who chance upon it.

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And so this is christmas,

what have we done?

Another year over,

a new one just begun.

-john lennon

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Whilst i'd like to wish everyone, anyone, whoever you may be, wherever you may be, a very merry christmas. I would like to say, that not everyone, despite how much they would like or desire to celebrate a merry christmas, would be blessed enough to have have a merry christmas.


We live in a world where poverty prevails. And whilst our countries, irregardless where we are from, are in constant strife to eliminate or allievate it, is somewhat impossible to do so with the ever growing gap between the rich and the poor, the ever shrinking economy and with the now, somewhat daunting times ahead of us, the financial collapse of major firms, the worldwide spread of recession, indeed many would not be celebrating a merry christmas.

While christmas used to be the festive season and occasion which i had always looked forward to and greatly anticipated as a child. A day of christmas lights, of raindrops tapping on my windowsill, of the cool damp smell of the rain as it breezes through the open windows. where sitting around the looming christmas tree, the only light piercing the shrouding gloom in the darkening evening, providing a symbol of hope, and faith in better times yet to come. It has since been lost. And it is true, as we age, perhaps we become much more pratical, cynical, and perhaps even bitter. Desperately trying to grasp onto hope, which like fine sand, seeps and flows from cracks in our aged hands.

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When it is dark enough, will you then see the stars. - Charles A. Beard

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And with christmas, just under an hour away, let us put aside our woes, sorrows and our fears. And let us, once again, like we used to so long ago as children. Fill ourselves, despite all reasons to not be joyous, against all our wordly woes that threaten to drown us. Let us, fill ourselves with hope, when there is no reason to hope, for hope was all that has kept the spirit of men unbroken. Let us be of good cheer, forgive and forget all whom have trespassed against us. Open our hearts and reach out to those who need it.


So with all heartfelt emotions that i can muster with these simple words. Once again, Merry christmas. Hope. Believe. Have faith. And for all that shall and will come our way, so shall we find a way around, over or under it.

Goodnight, and god bless you.



Regards,
Joshua Lim

McFarlane 12' inch Master Chief Halo 3

My own Christmas Haul. From CSC, toys invasion...

Honestly felt that this figure by far, for an action figure, is one helluava score. Excellent pain application with the textures applied to the surface making the Spartan mark VI armor look realistic. The plasma battle scorches, marres and dents.

HOWEVER, it was marred by some of Mcfarlane's recurring problems, whilst the previous problem of cheap plastic was fixed to a certain extent this round, the prevalent problem of extremely stiff joints still stay. Which made posing and knowing which joints are articulated rather hard...because ( not sure if its a good or bad thing ) the joints are pretty hard to discern thanks to Mcfarlane's better sculpting and molding, unlike most other toys which employ a standard point for ball joints etc.. Mcfarlane's joints are somewhat deviant. With some joints totally strange...

But as long as they do their part on articulation i'd try not to burn it down...A thing to note is the material used for this figure is much more solid and sturdier, adding to the weight. The shoulder armor is removable for future releases of variants of helmets and shoulder armor.

A major err to my dismay is the weak joints at the right hand, where the fingers are articulated. Mcfarlane has obvious tried to add plus points by making the fingers jointed/ pin jointed. However the problem of random occuring stiff joints has made articulating hard, and one may accidentally apply too much force..breaking the fingers...

but all in all, still an awesome and appealing figure to add to your collection if you're a halo fan. Apart from its finger joint weakness and stiff joints, this is one not to miss.

Playskool's Mr Potato Head Star Wars SpudTROOPER!

Presented to me by mirrornoob! As a christmas gift for one i've given him a long time ago back in 05'.

First spotted this awesome toystory-star wars mashup figure with my brother whilst on christmas shopping on monday this week. Priced at $9.90 it was pretty decent and i was considering getting it when i decided to give it a miss to save up for other stuff.

So when i was out today on christmas eve with the bros' i went back to Toys R us to take a look at it, and i suggested it being a great additional christmas gift for his girl, being cute and decently priced, hence mirrornoob scored one for his girl and also got one for me as a christmas gift! THANKS BRO!

Equipped with a laser masher and spud armor to save their skins, the mighty SPUDTROOPERS have sworn their allegiance to DARTH tater. Now the rebel alliance must flee to keep from getting fried!!!!

Toy story's mr potato head as a stormtrooper....what could possibly go wrong???

SMILE!!!

SCUBABOY!