BOB SHARE

While many are waiting for the iPhone 5 supposedly coming out this September. There has been many changes within the iPhone. There are going to be 4 major changes in the iPhone.

Relationships with Google going sour with Apple?


The first removal would be the Google Maps App that is already installed in the iPhone. There hasnt been news about whether there will be a Google Map app in the Apple App Store, but there wont be stock App already installed in the iPhone 5.











Secondly, YouTube will also be removed from the pre-installed App on the iPhone.








The next major change in the iPhone that people are already complaining about is the new connector that Apple has decided to change. Currently, whether you are using the iPhone, iPod, or iPad, they all are using the 30 pin connector. iPhone 5 will be using a 19pin connector. This will change a lot of accessories for the new upcoming iPhone. The reason for this change is in order to have a 4G radio on the iPhone.

Lastly, this is probably the only good change that will be happening to the iPhone is the new nano microSIM. The iPhone5 will be having a smaller SIM card in order to have more space available for the iPhone.

After going on a figure opening rampage, Ive unearthed for myself some real gems from the older waves of the Marvel Universe line.  Id grown lukewarm about these figures because either I didnt remember why I got them in the first place or simply because newer stuff that I was more eager to open found its way to me.

I opened at least 11 figures in one night, from Bullseye to Electro to everyones favorite superhero lawyer here, and theyve all impressed me in one way or another.

And yes, Ive held on this long to open this guy because partially I lost interest in him as mentioned above and also because I was holding out for a newer, improved release with a slimmer body.  But the recent Wave 12 revision of him made me realize Hasbro werent gonna change things around with DD and it also got me itching to bust him open.  So I did.

What else can I say except that Marvel Universe is an awesome line?  I guess I could take some photos and talk some trash about them...What?  I did?  Oh, I guess I did!  Well, on to the review, then!

This is the last time youll see him on the ground

Like: I quite dig the red theyve used on DD.  Its a dark red with a matte finish and a light wash of black to bring out the muscle tone of the sculpt.   I also like the sharply DD transfer symbol on his chest.  Its sharp and neat, stands out when you look at him closely, and yet blends in with his costume when you don;t!

Dislike: That being said, the buck they used for DD is all wrong. Ol Matty Murdock here is a little thick across the waist and chest, and his neutral pose has him hunched forward slightly like his flexing his chest.  It doesnt help that the neck post sticks forward a little more than it sticks upwards.  DD ends up looking like a tensed Wolverine rather than a lithe acrobat that he is.

Like: The amazing chest pivot.  Yes, Hasbro have got this joint down in Marvel Universe figs.  Even with how thick the torso is, Daredevil is no less flexible in the chest area than classic Spiderman or Captain America.  Who says you cant be fat and be an acrobat? ;P
Dislike: That when you straighten DD up to get him out of that Logan pose, he ends up looking like he has a paunch.  I know!  You shouldnt do so much drinking when youre swinging from building to building, much more so when youre blind!

Seriously though, this is one thing that has really cause Daredevil fans true pain.  I like him quite a bit, though Im not a huge fan by any stretch.  yet, I still feel dissatisfied with he use of this body for some one whos supposed to be agile and nimble like DD.

Like:  His billy clubs.  I like that they stiffened them up, though this means it looks like a pair on nunchuks instead of two short clubs connected by an extendable string.  A stiff "clubs" means better posing but greatly reduces playability.  You might also argue that a soft string attachment between the two ends might even end up more poseable.  Ill agree.  But the way Hasbro made the club gives DD something to smack the likes of Bullseye with it and not look limp doing it.

Or if you prefer the dual clubs look, you could clip out the "chain" in the middle a viola, you have yerself a pair! The only trouble then is that DDs only got one gripping hand, so the dual-wield look will have to wait until you switch it with another grasping left hand.


Dislike: That he doesnt have a place to store his billy clubs.  Heres another reason to argue for making the club connected with a short string--so he can fold em and tuck em into his thigh holder. Now I can imagine a small detail like that wouldve made the figure a real must have for DD of Marvel Knights fans.
Like: His head sculpt.  Its easily overlooked because of shortcomings to body.  DDs got nice short horns, a molded-on mask, and a great stern expression that says he aint messin around!

RATINGS

Aesthetics: 7/10 - Great shade of red, great head, but wrong body. Paint is decent, face could be painted better to bring out the frown better.  Though it looks horrendous in the close-up, the paint on the face isnt as bad when you got the figure in hand.  His eyes are painted a lighter shade of red and stand out more nicely, while the DD insignia is transferred nice and sharp.
Poseability: 7/10 - Lets face it, Daredevil aint the Man Without Fear unless hes got Spidey or Captain America-like articulation.  With a Cap body, hell not only look slim yet strong, but be able to pull acrobatic poses much better. As he is, the buck isnt half bad in poses.  Its only when hes front-on that he looks a tad tubby.


Fun: 8/10 - Hes the annoying lawyer guy!  Or at least thats what he Rangerlord says.  And since hes the Rangerlords fave character, and he also knows a thing or two about the legal system, who am I to say hes wrong?  Heheh.

Yes, DD really loves that street lamp.

And who can resist the charm of a blind superhero with heightened senses whos also got the worlds most hated occupation?  You just gotta love how conflicted a character Daredevil is!

Value: 7/10 - Daredevil comes from the old Fury Files series, so no stand, one weapon, and his Fury File.  We dont really need a stand, but throwing in a holster for his billy clubs (fixed or a separate piece) would go a long way to making him more worth your money.  While were at it, why not include an alternate Matt Murdock head and his walking stick fer shits and giggles. ;)

Ok, I lied. (See 1st pic)

Overall: 7.25/10 - DD needs to be re-released with the right slimmer body, correct proportions and better articulation quick-fast!  Throw in a couple of new-fangled thigh cuts, a waist swivel, and that swivel/hinged head goodness and add that Billy club holster and youve got a figure Id buy and recommend that others buy for sure.  Daredevils a great character and iconic as well.  So lets not waste it-- its time to give the Devil his due! ;)

Following Samsung which plans to issue a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch and Motorola with Motorola Xoom. Japanese electronics manufacturer, Toshiba released the Android-based tablet Honeycomb had a 10.1-inch screen. Devices that have not been given the name displayed in the arena of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.

Promised to be available in the market started the first half of 2011, the tablet made by Toshiba will be the focus for accessing multimedia. Computational capability is supported dual core processor Nvidia Tegra 2.

Although the same size, shape unique screen and a little different from its competitors because the aspect ratio of 16:10 with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Tablet is equipped with two cameras, each with 5 MP camera on the back and a 2 MP camera in front.

Memory slots and ports provided are complete. HDMI port for example to present the content to HD-quality TV monitor. In addition there are large-size USB port that is commonly used to exchange data with an external hard drive. MiniUSB port are also available to connect with other devices and digital cameras. Do not forget a microSD slot for adding storage capacity.

Toshiba also enables users to open and replace the battery at any time. Cover the back can be changed with a choice of colors provided even sold as separate accessories. Not sure what the price of this device.

Specification of Toshiba Tablet:
- Operating System: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
- 10.1 inch with high resolution of 1280×800 pixels
- 5MP camera on the back and 2MP one in the front
- USB and HDMI port
- Tegra 2 dual core proccy
- weighs just 1.7 pounds (800 grams)
- 0.6-inch thick
- Rubberized, spill-resistant, replaceable back cover

Seriously, how many DCUC figure come with big swords?  None.  None, except Kyle Rayner here.  But whats truly impressive is the amount of work thats gone into making sure a top notch accessory came out right.  And I guess thats all we as fans ask for: quality.  We dont need a bunch of crude constructs packed in with figures (though that would beat no constructs at all), we just need one; one with quality and that will excite our imaginations.  And thats just what (wrong as it sounds) Kyles big sword does--Excite us!

Kyle is Figure 1 in Wave 1 of the DCUC Green Lantern Series.  I hear that the series will last all of 2 waves, but I have a feeling Mattel has more planned for our Emeral heroes and their enemies in upcoming DCUC spin-off waves. DCUC GL 1 is the first wave I pre-ordered in its entirety--I liked the characters, I liked the new articualtion, and I liked the Collect and Connect figure.  How could I pass it up?

Unfortunately, its also the first wave Im paying the new higher retail price for, having cherry picked in past waves and/or holding back till I found the figures I wanted for reasonable prices. This wave cost me S$35 (US$25) a figure, bringing the total to S$210 ($150).  But thanks to Vincent at Toyrealm, I managed to get em at S$30 (US$21.40) a piece!

So how did Kyle do as the first figure of the series? Well lets see!

Like: The great sword accessory, of course!  Just look at the detail they put on it.  Runes on the blade, hilt etchings, decorated gauntlet.  Just the right size too--huge!

Like: That hes got a different costume from the other Green Lanterns. Yet the differences are only slight--hes a shade darker green and his Green Lantern insignia is off center.  Along with a slightly more matte finish than the other GLs, the suit sets him apart from the rest of the GLs without being wildly different, and makes for less for a uniform and more of a costume.

Like: That even his Lantern insignia is different from the standard fare of green on white of most other GLs.  Its also Rayners own unique design of it, with green on black with a white border.  Hes also had a lot of costume changes and insignia changes to go along with them, but like the current costume itself, I think this Lantern badge makes him look like part of the Corp without being completely different.

Like: That what little paint he has on him is sharp, with especially crisp lines for his mask and hairline.

Like: That they used the old school sculpt for him.  I love the articulation on some of the newer figures like Black Hand and Wave 16s Robin, both of whom have double-jointed knees and elbows.  But these two do take a hit in the looks department as far as those joints go.  The double-joints just look too glaringly obvious on lighter tones like skin.  Theyd probably be more hidden on a costume that has black parts like Kyles, but Im glad that he doesnt have those joints to spoil the overall aesthetics of the figure.  In this instance, I feel he doesnt really need the articulation.  That being said, I wished theyd fix the existing PoAs so that theyd work as intended, for example, the head...

 
Dislike: That the head ball joint has gone back to not being able to look up much.  The problem crept in when Wave 8 was released and heads were reduced to swivel-only movement.  In his case Kyle can look down and around without any problem, but cant look up at all.  Its a problem because the head is an especial articulation point for characters who can fly.  Even then, not being able to look up in shock as the entire Sinetro Corps swoops down an ya is kind of a bummer.  The poor guy wouldnt even know what hit him.








RATINGS

Aesthetics: 7.5/10 - Unique uniform that will make him stand out among the Corp, but side by side with other heroes, he seems a little dull.  the standard GL uniform sticks out better among the groups outside the Corps.  But all in all, a well painted figure, a great looking sword and lantern.

Poseability: 8/10 - Hes just your regular DCUC figure with standard articulation. What makes the difference for him is the sword, and a real difference it is.

I also like that hes got nice and tight joints, especially in his legs and ankles.  Some of the figures from previous waves like The Joker I got have very weak leg and ankle joints.  If Mattel made an effort to correct this, then I say bravo.  And this certainly looks to be the case because I got the entire DCUC GL 1 wave and the joints of all the figures are consistently tight.
Fun: 8/10 - Swords are always fun.  That the sword also fits on any standard DCUC male fist is a big plus.  They couldve just made it a big-ass sword but they came up with the idea of a gauntlet to hold it securely as well--this sure adds to the fun of posing ol Kyle over here: who needs a shield when you can block with the same construct youre fighting with? ;)

Value: 8/10 - Great accessory, unique lantern, and Arkillos big ass Right Leg.  Simple additions to go along with a new head with some new tooling for the mask and hair.  Again, the focus on quality (the sword, the new lantern) to go with what already works in the standard buck ad youve got yourself a decent deal for retail price.

Overall: 7.9/10 - Sure, he may not be everybodys favourite Green Lantern of Sector 2814, but he still ranks pretty high up there in the Green lantern Corps.  Hes a must have to go along with Hall, Guy, and John.  The Four Musketeers of the Corp!

While theres not much to gush over about him except maybe his sword, theres not much they did wrong with him (the head movement) either.   If Mattel continues to produce this sort of quality as a baseline for future figures (like the Riddler), wed have a very little to complain about.  That being said, Matty, please dont let it stop you from producing winners like Black Hand and Wave 16s Robin!

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