Ratbat TG-20 Deluxe Class Figure (TakaraTomy Transformers Generations)

I was fortunate to be visiting Tokyo when this figure was released and it wasn't until I returned home to Canada that I learned Senator Ratbat here was a Japanese exclusive. He's a redeco of the Generations Scourge and as such can still poke his head out in vehicle mode. Ratbat has a sleek metallic paint job like most of the TakaraTomy Generations figures and it looks great.

Paralon Warrior Class Figure (Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015)

Paralon is a Toys'r'us exclusive redeco of RID Scorponok. I chose Paralon because his head looks like Beast Wars Scorponok which is rad. He's very purple and has nifty hands.

Collection Corner Part 2: The Lower Shelves

Last time on Collection Corner I showcased the top half of the cabinet of curious collectibles in my living room.  Today I bring you the lower shelves which sound much more sinister than they actually are.

Again I remind you that I have virtually zero photographic skill and this is just me dipping my toes into this type of blogging. So wharves (whatevs) let's get to it.

Shelf Four is the shortest shelf and thus has no really big figures and is mainly devoted to Super Sentai and Kamen Rider.

First up Juken Sentai Gekiranger Sentai Hero sofubi (soft vinyl) figures: Super GekiRed, Master Sha-Fu, Super GekiYellow, Geki Violet, Geki Blue, GekiChopper, GekiYellow, and Geki Red

Collection Corner

Ok it's a new year and time for a new series of blog posts. In addition to eating cheese and drinking tea I also have a fairly substantial action figure collection and I finally decided to bite the bullet and share it with the world (or at least the subset of the world that happens to stumble upon this blog).

In past posts I've talked about my love of "genre" fiction which just might be the worst name ever. My pop culture interests tend to reside in the sci-fi/fantasy/super-hero milieu and such is my collection.

I'm just going to randomly post pictures of the various displays around my house. As the seasons or my moods change I rearrange my shelves and will start sharing new pics when that occurs. (I have become one of those nerds whose collection has indeed outstripped his living space but I have an understanding and wonderful spouse)

Without further ado I give you the first installment of "Collection Corner" or "Sharing Shelves" if you like.



This is my cabinet of curious collectibles which lives in the corner of my living room

Apologies for the lighting, I didn't think this post through very well, the rest of the pictures were taken earlier in the day

David's Tea Hot Chocolate Pu'erh

So when sand and pebbles start launching themselves up from the drain in your kitchen sink it's time for a cuppa while you wait for the plumber.

Today's choice: Hot Chocolate Pu'erh from David's Tea.

David's Tea Nutty Granola Crunch Rooibos

Next up from our newest haul of tea Nutty Granola Crunch.  Will this be hippy dippy nonsense or will it make your tastebuds go nuts?

David's Tea Coffee Cake Black Tea

David's Tea is having a sale so Mrs. ISMOTU stocked up on some old favourites and tried a few new teas as well.

First up is the Coffee Cake Black Tea.  Coffee cake can be quite delicious but should it be a tea? Find out below: