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Android Mini Collectible Special Edition Don Pablo "Calaveroid"  

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Andrew Bell, the artist that bring us the Android Mini Collectible Series is back with another Special Edition Don Pablo "Calaveroid" Android. This time, Andrew Bell collaborate with Mexican artist, The Beast Brothers to design Don Pablo "Calaveroid" Android. This special edition Android mini collectible commemorates the traditional Mexican Dia de Los Muertos holiday. (http://bit.ly/u49hhM)

This special edition Android is available for orders on 11/11/2011 at Deadzebra.com
This figure has a distinguish design from previous Special Edition series Android that I has. It really stand out from the rest, The Beast Brothers artwork is simply impressive, I must say.
Hope to see more collaboration with artist from different countries around the world. Moreover, we have lots of different celebrations in this planet and would have more special Androids to be released? Who knows.


One thing I noticed when I turning around the figure, I found that the embossed Android wording on the back is much thicker than the standard edition green Android. Might be the paint or material that used is different from the previous releases.

Please note that, by removing the sombrero(hat) may cause antennae to bend or break, use care if you try to remove it.












Samsung Galaxy Note launch at Pavilion KL  

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Galaxy Note in a Galaxy Note

11-11-11, the day mark of the launching of Samsung Galaxy Note at Pavilion KL. The roadshow of Samsung Galaxy Note is at the beside of main entrance of Pavilion KL. The roadshow will be there from 11 till 13 November 2011.
Upon arrival, many eager Galaxy Note customer started queuing up to get themselves a Galaxy Note. Some even queuing up as early as 5.30am to secure the early bird deal which first 100 buyers will get a Galaxy Note cover with Swarovski crystals.

The device is only purchasable together with the new data plan either from Digi or Celcom.
The market price for Galaxy Note is RM 2299. However to those who already had a data plan and do not wish to sign up another data plan will only able to purchase the off-contract Galaxy Note by December 2011. Exact date of the release is unknown.


My short impression of Galaxy Note:

    Size
  • Beefed up size of Galaxy S2

  • Fits on the palm better compared to 7" tablets that does the same job

  • Difficult to slip in jeans, baggy trousers would solve this problem

  • Awkward when answering or making a call. Too huge to hold like conventional smart phone


    Functionality
  • S-pen does it magic with cropping, swipe, screenshot, drawing

  • Multi gesture for different functions including pause video, taking screenshots, and many more

  • Build in TouchWiz UI which found on most Samsung Android smartphone, nothing much changed compared with Galaxy S2. Still the same UI

  • Smooth swiping, no lags or hickups



    Design
  • Doesn't feel heavy at all, weight at 178 grams

  • Thin and sleek bezel

  • Case is totally made of plastic. However, it doesn't feel cheap and plastic on hands.

  • Back of Galaxy Note has textured patterns for great gripping even with one hand



So, are you getting the Galaxy Note today?

Models with Galaxy Note


Samsung Galaxy Note roadshow at beside of Pavilion KL entrance


The crowd


First impression on my hand


Back of the Galaxy Note


Comparison size with HTC EVO 3D


Running on Android 2.3.5


Tried to draw a Bluebot Android with S-pen


Caricature artist performing live demonstration drawings on Galaxy Note

Mr. Gear-work Andy - Work In Progress  

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This is my first ever attempt creating Custom Steampunk Android for Toysrevil contest.

Android Mini Collectible DIY (Do It Yourself) Blank by deadzebra is used for this custom.

Initially, I never came across of creating custom steampunk Android. However, I was inspired by steampunk artist, Doktor A. His artwork were truly amazing and brilliant. So came this idea to create a steampunk Android one day.

The process of completion Mr. Gear-work Andy would take me 3 weeks time. 15 days is used to search components for the custom. Most of the components are consist of gears and copper material. 6 days to design and hand paint the custom itself. I planned to design it as simple as possible and at the same time could reveal the other part of steampunk perspective.

Therefore, I had this idea of making it half with a tuxedo and the other half with gears, bolts and nuts and a clock key. The progress of creating Mr.Gear-work Andy itself was fun and enjoyable.

Please "like" Mr. Gear-work Andy at --->http://on.fb.me/n7IkCX

I am currently running to win the contest. A very much thanks to those who have "like" Mr.Gear-work Andy.


Lets get started on the work in progress.

The Android DIY Blank Mini Collectible is about to get "sliced"

Masking tape to prevent uneven cuts on the Android

Head part is partially open

Leg part is partially gone too

Now followed by the body

Android need to get some extra treatment


Clock Key - modified from copper pipe and copper connector from scratch

Mr. Gear-work Andy and clock key

Mr. Gear-work Andy and clock key in display case

Mr. Gear-work Andy and Android Mini Collectible DIY Blank

Android Mini Series : Summer Edition 2011  

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Creator of Android Mini Collectible series, Deadzebra (Andrew Bell) comes with the latest edition of summer edition.


At recent International Comic-Con 2011 at San Diego, these limited summer edition set of Android mini figures make their first ever debut at Comic-Con. Each of the design were available per day at Comic-Con itself.


Heroes: The Hidden Task and El Poderoso
Villians: Greentooth and Cycle-on


Google Plus (walkthrough)  

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Early today, Google unleashed massive open Google Plus invites for their users to invite their friends to join in. However few hours after the invites was spammed to the entire internet, those invites are put on halt at the moment.


Only few lucky people including me who get those Google Plus invites are able to experience the new social networking by Google. Here is a short walkthrough of the Google Plus.


Main page - Looks much neat and minimalist at its best without cluttered sidebars and advertisements. Still in early stage, didn't see any 3rd party apps.



Profile - Your wall, this is where your conversation and comments from your circles will be published here



Circles - More like a grouping of your friends based on the charateristic that you named it. Drag your friens to the selected circles for grouping and stay in touch with your favourite circles of friends.


Stream - This is where you post anything from thoughts, pictures, video, links and even location of where you are locating at the moment


+1 - Like those post? +1 it. Similar to facebook's "LIKE"

Google Plus  

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Google latest social networking service called Google Plus.


How does it looks like. It's more like Twitter + Facebook + Foursquare.

People can share their thoughts within their circles of friends, co-workers, buddies and you name your circles.

It is still fresh for me and yet exploring it. You can't register at the moment, however I have some Google Plus invites that can be send out. Who doesn't want to be to cool guy in town and brag about being a user of Google Plus. Don't you?

I have limited invites, all you have to do is drop your legitimate email address at the comments and I will try send those invites to you ;)

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