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Recently I had a rude awakening: nobody can truly escape from being heart broken, myself included. It is essentially a part of life. When you are feeling at your lowest, nothing seems to matter anymore. That is when you are most vulnerable. Having support from loving and caring family and friends is essential to the recovery process. But when you have no one to talk to about it, keeping everything locked up inside you is a dangerous ticking time bomb waiting to explode!


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Jade Beads & Chain Necklace Delivery Review

Don't judge a book by its cover. Same can be said with 'Don't judge an item by its picture'. Judging from my recent posts on Jade trinkets delivery reviews, most of you guys must have found out about my current addiction for getting Jade items. This time around though, I got Jade beads instead. Here is an overview of the envelope which arrived after nearly 3 weeks of waiting.


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S.H. Figuarts Super Saiyan Son Gokou and di:stage Delivery Review

This will be my first order of S.H. Figuarts and di:stage product lines. I placed my order on Amiami Japan and it took over 4 weeks to arrive. Here is the overview of the shipping box.


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How To Identify Fake Koss Porta Pro Headphones

My 12 Steps to Identify a Fake Koss Porta Pro:


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Synthetic or Cultured Diamonds

A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend an ex-colleague's wedding dinner reception. He finally popped the big question and married his girlfriend of 4 years. I sincerely wish them both to be in a loving marital bliss for life. For those who are thinking about taking the next step in their relationship, let me remind you that it is going to be a costly affair. One of the 'hidden gems' of cost saving is buying Laboratory Diamonds instead of natural ones. With no visually distinguishable features in comparison with natural diamonds, the synthetic diamonds can yield potential cost savings of 20 to 90 percent. In addition, you can easily find the much sought after Red and Pink Diamonds among the synthetic diamonds variety.

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Genuine Koss Porta Pro Headphones Delivery Review

We looked at my Fake Koss Porta Pro Headphones Delivery Review last week so this week we will cover the genuine item. I got my Genuine Koss Porta Pro Headphones from an online store based in the UK when they were still delivering to my country. It is sad to know that since then they have stopped sending orders to my country due to unknown reasons. Well after waiting over a month, my parcel has finally arrived. Here is an overview.



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Fake Koss Porta Pro Headphones Delivery Review

After doing some research online on which headphones to get, most recommend the Koss Porta Pro. I then went on Ebay to look for the cheapest Koss Porta Pro I could find and ordered it after carefully speculating the authenticity based on the seller's description of the product. My purchase arrived after 3 weeks in a buffered brown envelope and here is an overview:



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figma Fate Testarossa Delivery Review

For those who have been following this blog, you guys and gals might have known that I am a figma collector. To buy every release would be an overkill on my finances so I only tend to get those which are economically viable price wise or those that I have a strong affinity towards. This time it is the former as the figma Fate Testarossa was on sale. The package arrived after 3 weeks from PlayAsia and here is an overview.


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Obsidian Gourd Trinket Delivery Review

This is my delivery review of the obsidian gourd trinket I won on ebay. Here is an overview of the slightly beat up delivery envelope.


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Macross Frontier DX Figure #3: Sheryl Nome (Swimsuit Version) Delivery Review

Consider this another last minute "only 1 left in stock" impulse buy. Its an arcade prize figure from Banpresto, the Macross Frontier DX Figure #3: Sheryl Nome (Swimsuit Version). I consider myself an avid fan of Macross Frontier series and Sheryl Nome is my favorite female lead in the series. Cut to the chase, got her online on a whim and after nearly 3 weeks of waiting she has finally arrived. Here is the overview of the shipping box.



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Limited Robot Damashii and KOS-MOS Ver.4 Figures Delivery Review

As fellow collectors should know, the term "limited edition" goes hand in hand with a hefty price tag. Well this time my purchases cost higher if not the highest currently in my collection. The limited edition items were all ordered from Japan and the delivery took about 1 week to arrive because it was sent via EMS. Luckily the seller followed my instructions to declare the values lower than actual and mark them as gifts so I did not have to fork out more money for import tax. Here is an overview of the limited items delivery package from Japan.



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Bleach Urahara Kisuke Cospla Hat Delivery Review

Well this is the first time I ever buy anything related to cosplay. For the uninitiated, cosplay, short for "costume play" is when participants dress themselves up as their character of choice. In this case, we are referring to Urahara Kisuke from the Bleach series. Here is a picture of him and his hat for our reference.

I ordered the Bleach Urahara Kisuke Cospla Hat from Hong Kong and after over 3 weeks the packet has finally arrived. here is an overview of the delivery. The seller used a plastic envelope to send the Bleach Urahara Kisuke Cospla Hat which is adequate enough as the item itself is not fragile.


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Jade Gourd Pendant Delivery Review

Wearing a gourd pendant is said to prevent the wearer from getting sick. I ordered a few off ebay and this the first one that arrived after over 3 weeks of waiting. Here is an overview of the delivery envelope.


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Byino Tourbillon Self Winding Mechanical China Watch Review

Here is my Byino Tourbillon China Watch Review. I got the watch back in February this year as you can see from my previous Byino Tourbillon Watch Delivery Review. I have been wearing the Byino Tourbillon China Watch for over 8 months now and I have much to talk about it. Here is an overview of my Byino Tourbillon China Watch.


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Vocaloid Hatsune Miku Premium Prize Figure Delivery Review

I have been hunting down this super popular and ultra elusive premium prize figure of Hatsune Miku for a couple of months now and I am really glad to be able to snatch the last unit of her on playasia. After waiting anxiously for over 3 weeks, I can finally collect her from my local post center. Here is an overview of the delivery box.



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Toy Story 3 Movie Review


Toy Story is one of my all time favorite 3D computer-animated movie series. I own the 2-disc "10th Anniversary Edition" containing Toy Story and Toy Story 2 plus additional bonus content. When I first heard the news about the third movie, Toy Story 3, I was waiting with much anticipation for the official theatrical release.

I finally got the chance to watch Toy Story 3 during a weekend last month with my cousin and I have to say the movie exceeded my expectations! We were lucky to find seats with good viewpoints in the cinema which contributed to the pleasant movie watching experience. Well enough chit chat and allow me to get straight into business: Toys Story 3.

Toys Story 3 starts off when Andy, who is now a 17 years old teenager, has lost his interest for his toys. Without giving too much away, Toy Story 3 is about transitional growing pains I suppose. And this time around, Ken and Barbie play a bigger role in the plot. Like the previous movies, friendship and co operation remain as the core values in the heart warming story. On a technical note, the CGI used in the animation is a perfect match with the story that manages to portray the vital essence of the movie flawlessly on screen.

Toy Story 3 Movie Trailer


Toy Story 3 is a movie that I strongly recommend for everyone. Even if you have not seen the first two, you can easily jump right in and enjoy the ride. I will definitely be getting the Toy Story 3 DVD when it is released.

My Love For Life Movie Review rating for Toy Story 3 Movie Review: 5/5

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HP Mini 210 Delivery Review

Time for a delivery review of the HP Mini 210 netbook. It has been a while since my post on my Dell Mini 9.In case anyone's wondering, this HP Mini 210 netbook isn't mine. It belongs to my uncle. Here is an overview of the delivery box. It was sent via courier service so delivery was considered fast. Although the packing box is mono toned, it does have a nice design.



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Revoltech Camus and Figma Clear Display Stand Delivery Review

Remember how my revoltech delivery arrived in ok condition last week? Well this week is going to get tougher. I was shocked when the postal staff handed me the delivery box during collection. Here is an overview of the delivery box. Just look how crumpled it is!



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Iron Man 2 Movie Review

I have put off watching Iron Man 2 for too long already and my chance of watching it came by during the recent long stretch of holiday break. To be honest, I have anticipated that this sequel will not surpass the original due to the casting of Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko, the main villian this time. I just get the impression that Ivan Vanko is a drunkard throughout Iron Man 2.

In a nutshell, Iron Man 2 is about how Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is coping with his deteriorating health and jugling his fame as Iron Man at the same time. The introduction of Scarlett Johansson as Natalie Rushman/Natasha Romanoff is a welcomed sight which adds the much needed diversity in the cast of female leads. Gwyneth Paltrow does a decent job reprising her role as Virginia "Pepper" Potts but her character just doesn't have the sultriness to capture the attention of the audience.

Iron Man 2 Movie Trailer


Despite its shortcomings, Iron Man 2 is enjoyable to watch. The CGI usage is on par with the first movie and some of the action scenes literary blows everything away.

My Love For Life Movie Review Rating for Iron Man 2 movie review: 4/5

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TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia Model Kit Review

As a followup to my TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia Model Kit assembly video posted last week, here is the actual review of the assembled TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia Model Kit. Compared to my previous Bandai NG 1/100 Gundam Exia Review, this TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia is smaller at 1/144 scale. Here is the comparison of the TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia with the clear soda can. The TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia is slightly taller than the clear soda can by 1cm at the highest tip of the V fin.



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TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia Model Kit Assembly Video

As a followup to my TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia Model Kit introduction review last week, here is the assembly video as promised!



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TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia Model Kit Introduction Review

It has been quite a while since My Love For Life Gundam Review of Bandai NG Gundam Exia Review. This time we will look at the introductory review of the TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia model kit. The TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia is scaled at 1/144 so it is smaller than the Bandai NG Gundam Exia which is scaled at 1/100. Here is the box art of the TT Hongli HG Gundam Exia.



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Solomon Kane Movie Review

It has been a long hiatus since my last movie review and this has caused some visitors from returing to My Love For Life Review. To try and rectify this, here is a long overdued Solomon Kane Movie Review.

Last Saturday afternoon, my cousin came by my place after work to pickup his mom and I suggested to watch a movie before he went back. I picked out Solomon Kane and loaded it on the video player.

At first glance, Solomon Kane seemed very much like Van Helsing but minus the vampires and werewolves conflict. But as you get deeper into the story, a more suitable title for the movie should be Solomon Kane: The Origin as this movie superbly shows the origin of Solomon Kane, the evil vanquisher.

Solomon Kane Movie Trailer


One of the most outstanding feature of the movie is its atmosphere. Set in the early 1600s, Solomon Kane managed to depict the essence of the era close to perfection without heavily relying on CGI effects. In addition, James Purefoy's performance as Solomon Kane is simply amazing to say the least.

My Love For Life Movie review rating for Solomon Kane Movie Review: 4/5

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Otterbox Defender iPhone Case Review

I ordered the Otterbox Defender iPhone Case on ebay for my sis' birthday after researching online for the best iPhone case. After reading several reviews and watching some on youtube, the Otterbox Defender iPhone case was the prime choice. It arrived after more than 3 weeks of waiting in a bubble padded envelope from the US via USPS First Class International shipping.



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Labuan Marine Museum Review

During a recent work trip to Labuan Island I managed to squeeze in some time to walk around town. I walked to the Labuan International Sea Sport Complex which took me roughly 20 minutes from the hotel where I was staying at. My main objective was to visit the Labuan Marine Museum or Museum of Marine Biology which is situated within the Labuan International Sea Sport Complex. Here is a teaser of one of the many interesting live specimens found in the Labuan Marine Museum: an Eel!



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EMSIA Freedom Gundam and EMSIA Justice Gundam Delivery Review

EMSIA stands for Extended Mobile Suit In Action which is an older line of Gundam action figure series by Bandai. I ordered EMSIA Freedom Gundam and EMSIA Justice Gundam for my friend Thaddeus from my supplier in Hong Kong and they have finally arrived after nearly 3 weeks of waiting. Here is the overview of the delivery parcel.



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Revoltech Enki Delivery Review

This week I am posting my Revoltech Enki Delivery Review which is also from the anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. I got this from a Hong Kong seller so I was expecting to receive a green parcel. After waiting for more than 3 weeks I got a brown cardboard parcel box instead. Here is the overview of the parcel box.



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Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized Delivery Review

Last week I wrote about the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Delivery Review, this week I will be focusing on the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized Delivery Review. This Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized is basically a powered up version of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann. I ordered this from a Hong Kong seller and it arrived after about 3 weeks of waiting. Here is an overview of the delivery parcel. Notice how it is also wrapped in green wrapping paper.

The parcel looks rather flimsy with the bare minimum packing.

Some tear can be seen on the green wrapping paper.

Closeup on the postage stamps used. Based on my previous posts, I think the standard motifs for postage stamps in Hong Kong are based on birds.

The customs declaration form cn22 is affixed on the side of the parcel which is quite an odd arrangement.

This is what my parcel looked like once out of the green wrapping paper.

The rear view of the parcel still in bubble wrap shows that only the front side of the parcel is protected by a piece of hard cardboard.

Frontal view of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized packing box unwrapped.

Rear view of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized packing box unwrapped.

Top view of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized packing box.

Closeup on the minor damage sustained on the packing box.

On closer inspection, it seems the rear side of the packing box has sustained several delivery damage caused by rough handling.

Closeup on the head of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized from the packing window.

This is the hard cardboard used to protect the front side of the packing box. It is quite durable and well made. Too bad the seller didn't use another to protect the rear side of the packing box.

Overview of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized delivery which consisted of the green wrapping paper, a layer of bubble wrap, a piece of hard cardboard and the Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized packing box.

In a nut shell, the seller should have used another piece of hard cardboard to protect the rear side of the packing box.

My Love For Life Experience Review rating for Revoltech Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized Delivery Review: 2/5

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Revoltech Gurren Lagann Delivery Review

I think we all have something that we wanted to buy but later convinced ourselves that we can do without it. And in the end, we are faced with regret and disappointment. I went through the exact routine when the Revoltech Gurren Lagann was first released. I hesitated to make my purchase and later found out it was sold out already. Luckily for me, after nearly 3 years of searching I finally found a MISB Revoltech Gurren Lagann from a reputable seller and quickly sealed the deal this time. Since the seller used domestic post express I got my Revoltech Gurren Lagann within 4 days of waiting. Here is the overview of the parcel.

The parcel box feels like it is constructed out of sturdy cardboard hence there are no worries about postal damage inflicted upon the content inside.

Open box shot reveals some packing pallets being used as buffer inside.

Closeup of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann packing box.

Rear view closeup of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann.

Overview of the packing materials and the Revoltech Gurren Lagann.

All in all I am rather pleased with the delivery of the Revoltech Gurren Lagann. It arrived in a speedy manner and in good condition.

My Love For Life Experience review rating for Revoltech Gurren Lagann Delivery: 4.5/5

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Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 Delivery Review

I ordered the Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 for my friend Thaddeus and it finally arrived after nearly 3 weeks of waiting. From my previous experience of getting deliveries from Hong Kong, this parcel is also wrapped with green wrapping paper. It is also a nice touch that the seller used conventional postage stamps instead of the post office postage paid labels. Here is the overview of the parcel.

Overview of the rear side of the parcel which has the customs declaration form cn22 attached.

Closeup of the customs declaration form cn22.

After removing the outer layer of green wrapping paper, this is what I got. Good to know the seller buffered the Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 with cardboard.

And within the cardboard buffer is a layer of bubble wrap. Nice!

This is how the cardboard buffer layer looks like once spreaded out. Kudos to the seller for taking the extra step to make a custom cardboard buffer layer.

Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 still in bubble wrap.

Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 unwrapped out of packing materials.

Rear view of the Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 packing box.

It is a shame that the window of the packing box of the Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 sustained some cracks. Not sure whether this preexist before the delivery.

Closeup on the Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 through the packing box window.

I just wished that the packing box of the Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 would be in good condition upon arrival since I got this for my friend Thaddeus. It is just disappointing to see some damage on the packing box window.

My Love For Life Experience review rating for Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 Delivery: 2.5/5

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