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I don't know about you guys, but I find this video kinda cool. Not the song, but how the song was played. How often do you see head banging in a classical concert??

I updated this page to at least contain some additional information as to how we really are different from Wikipedia. At the same this, I guess you can say this is a self serving subject targeted at uplifting the PTW contributor's own ego. I have to say, the guy doing all those PTW pages sure is shallow.

Then this gives you more reason to avoid HK subs. Not only are their translations funny, the time the subs are displayed are also inconsistent. Some times they stick out like a sore thumb, and sometimes they don't even appear at all. I still can't forget how they called Hongo and Shiro as Woody and Wolf.

I think I now know why it's so difficult to replicate the milk teas from one of our famous local cafes. They are using espresso machine to brew their tea. That's how they managed to get the smooth consistency. Not to mention that the syrups they use are sourced from Taiwan.

By the way, that info I posted above was dated May 20 from a Japanese rumor mill. And if the next rider is going to start this coming fall (September), then they only have one month to prepare anything from scratch. I do like to clarify my statement. I found little information that is "official". There were some results about ZZZZ, but they are mostly unofficial information so I really can't rely on them. What we need to wait for now is the official word that confirms this.

I certainly hope so. Cap being my all time favorite character, it's really hard not to have great expectations of the movie. But judging on the trailer, Evans seems to be doing a good job of portraying Steve Rogers as the good patriot.

Oh, and here's some rumors that I got from a rumor site. Take this with a grain of salt: Kamen Rider Fouze (ZZZZ) A High School Rider. Fights enemies called Noa using the rider system he inherited from his father. The main protagonist not being able to skillfully draw out the power of Fouze is partially unable to utilize the power. There are 4 basic form, the protagonist has memory loss, and the motif is a space ship, a switch will gather item, and the scriptwriter is someone who has not involved in any rider series. Fouze metamorph from Rider No. 0 thus he inherited an incomplete power. Metamorph can transform the whole body, since Fouze is incomplete, he can only transform his arms, legs and weapons. This is connected to the 40th anniversary of Rider, with W (V V) -> OOO -> ZZZZ [tl note: 2V, 3O, 4Z], pointing out as it's common feature

What is? The Rocket Punch Pun or the Fouze overall. I've tried googling this using "仮面ライダー フォーゼ" as a search string and it resulted minimal results and information. Looks like some people are calling this "ZZZZ" (Four Z). Apparently, those things attached to his arms are called rocket module, which increases the speed of his punches. Wow, that literally is a Rocket Punch. Pun intended.

Thanks, I am aware of the Factory X and Museum replicas. I also had a feeling that the deluxe shield I saw would have similar composition like a lid of a trash can. That's why I hesitated and researched a bit before buying it. But after seeing that shiny shield, I want that instead. I wonder if its bullet proof.

I do have a liking to the current JL header. It blends well with the site. I do like to ask what purpose these banners will be for. I mean obviously to advertise the site, but where will you put it? You can't exactly force people to use those banners, right? Me, for example, would not use any banners for my signature. I'm using my current one simply because there are other machines that would not be able to read Japanese fonts.

As far as I know, this is the replica of the shield used in the movie. It remains to be seen if any company is going to market this shield. but I would definitely get one of these if it does come out. Some people have guns in their car. Me, I'd like to have a shield instead.

Good luck with that! It may not be my place to say this, but any attempts to cajole our colleagues to sum up their creative skills, we end up wanting. Though it would be nice to have rotating banners for the site.

You guys all know I purchased a Captain America Shield, and I was a bit disappointed with it because it was really flimsy. But when I saw a new life size Captain America Shield that is made of metal, my eyes widened and I've decided to get it. You see, I was supposed to buy this today: But I lost interest in it when I saw THIS: Actually replica of the movie shield. I want this shield so bad. God any ideas where I can get it? Last I heard, it's priced at $2000. And yes, I'm willing to pay that much.

I think you should watch more drama, as this will drastically improve your Japanese listening skills. I'm sure you've caught a few words and phrases. Once you reach the point where you will only need certain keywords from the subtitles, it's fairly easy to watch without having to rely on the poorly subbed videos. You might even nitpick that the translations aren't quite as accurate as you thought. And since I'm 2 episodes short of completely finishing How I met your Mother, I'm gonna need more drama fix soon. So my current lineup would be Sexy voice & Robo. But Hotaru and Okane ga nai seems to be pretty interesting. Are they "widely" available in our favorite d-addicts?

Oh, by the way, here's the S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii that I bought from Japan. I gave this to my nephew and look at what he did to it. I should have bought Blade and kept it for myself. I'm showing this because I'm very impressed with the articulation. Just see how many figures out there can actually pull off an indian sit. I'm actually contemplating if I should start collecting the Kiwami Tamashii line. It's way cheaper than their bigger S.I.C. counterpart.

I've read somewhere that vol 60 of S.I.C. would be Skyrider, just right after vol 59, Fang Joker & Skull. I guess they're taking their time before rushing out any OOO's SIC.

Yeah, I know that page. The description that I put in the SIC wiki are actually from that page. The Japanese wiki for the S.I.C. only lists the releases. This is getting exciting.

I have arrived at the merchandise section and it will be a daunting task to complete all of it. Now, this, I really need help. I have already started the S.I.C. thread so it's just a matter of time before I finish it. But there are still others like the SH Figurarts, the Gashapon, Henshin Belts, and all the other card games. Just thinking about it now already overwhelms me. Viewing the SIC wiki would already give you an idea of my vision. I don't want just a listing of merchandise like any ordinary wiki does. I want complete information, like release date, SRP, description, and yes, most importanly pictures. How will you appreciate the merchandise if you don't have pictures, right? This way, not only will the wiki provide information, it will also serve to encourage potential fans to purchase the merchandise via attractive pictures. And perhaps, someday, even reviews. What I need would be a complete list of available merchandise. It's very fortunate that I was able to locate information about S.I.C.'s, probably because I'm also collecting it. But for others, I just need a list and I think I can find more information about it. Just give me the data and I'll consolidate it.

Is this more on the sweeter side or on the salty side? Omelettes and Custards are prepared differently, and the way you described on how you prepared it make me think that they are omelettes. Besides, custards are traditionally prepared via steaming or baking. Perhaps you can call your recipe Omelette du Fromage.

Last set for Wang Xin Yi:

Wang Xing Yi:

I AM REVIVED! Not wanting this thread to be buried, I'm going to share some more eye candy for everyone's pleasure. Here is the wondrous Wang Xin Yi:

Looks like you made yourself a cheese omelet. I've been craving steak all week long and all I had for lunch were sandwiches and salad.

Well, I'm hoping that this movie will erase the burned image of Evans as the humans torch. The trailer helped me a bit as the scrawny Evans looks the part. He does look different if he's serious. I guess it was difficult to take him seriously in FF because of his wise cracking face.

Believe it or not, I have tasted green tea kitkat, and it tastes very good. So I guess that answers the question of tea flavored chocolate. I'm also sure that plain cocoa powder tastes sour and anything but sweet. You'll have to put in a lot of other stuffs to be able to get the right amount of sweetness. But of course, this will depend on your tastes as well. Let us know of your developments. Perhaps I may learn some alternatives to Ghirardelli chocolates.