Max's Bottomless Iced tea... Max satisfaction!

Question: What is the bread and Butter of Max's Restaurant?
Answer: Their Fried Chicken!

Naturally!

But I'm pleased to inform everyone, that besides their chicken, Max's has a new secret weapon!
Do you know what it is? Make a wild guess...
Exactly! It's their bottomless iced tea!

Now I am really not a big fan of Max's, but I made the startling discovery in one of my toy hunting ordeals in Makati. One of the toy stores nestled comfortably close to Max's so I decided to grab a bite there.

I ordered their chicken burger but was a bit apprehensive in ordering their bottomless iced tea because in the best of my recollection, I never liked the drinks in Max's. But since I was thirsty as hell,I ordered the bottomless.

Max's Iced tea evolved into something more pleasing...

And thanks to that experience, I found out that Max's have overhauled their tea, and replaced it with something extremely refreshing, smooth and flavorful!

I know its just the usual Nestea Iced tea, but somehow it resembles the iced tea at Pizza hut bistro minus the green color and kiwi. Its lemon taste is more distinctive and as I said earlier it goes down smoother!

It may not be as special as other bottomless teas, but since it's relatively cheaper, I believe that its great value for my money!

Burger and Chips, not the combination i got used to but OK nevertheless!

Oh, and I also like to say that the Chicken Burger I ordered with the tea, was also good. If only it was bigger, the price could have been more justified.

But again, the iced tea had me at hello... so it was worth it!

My cat after feasting on Max's Bottomless tea... the bloated feeling I presume.

Our Litol Piggy

Meet our resident Piggy Bank Pinky Piggy!

I like you to meet our little piggy "Pinky" or "Pinky Pig." We also call her the profanity pig here in the office. Now you might be wondering why we have a piggy bank in the office... simple, we don't have a bank account so we have these little piggy banks to store our monthly salary, he he he!

Kidding aside, Pinky is our ethics police in the office. Our office barkada decided to set up piggy banks in our respective areas because of the excessive swearing that is exchanged among us when we congregate.

Starscream Movie Version... Again I was msitaken

When I watched the movie and read the toy reviews, I already had a set of Transformers Toys that I wanted to own. Initially there was JAZZ, the 2 versions of BUMBLEBEE, IRON HIDE, BARRICADE and BLACKOUT.

I wanted OPTIMUS PRIME but it was just too expensive for me, while MEGATRON was a direct hands down choice. I just didn't find the ice like stuff in his frame enticing.

I also had no plans of buying STARSCREAM because in the images I saw on the box, plus on the net, his body was just to big for his legs. It even reminded me of chicken legs because of its thin frame.

But, as the days went by, I was more focused on seeing all the movie toys together under one roof even if it meant buying the ones I never liked in the start. So I bought the others which were not in my list (RATCHET and BONECRUSHER) which included Starscream.

Cool looking jet... I always love the feeling of Opening toy boxes!

OK, I have to admit that besides the space on top of starscream's jet mode, everything else in this mode is a certified eye candy. The Missile turrets rotate to release the missiles consecutively. The jet mode is also solid, just lock the missile pods and the legs in place. The missiles can also be released by letting the jet roll back or forward triggering the firing mechanism. You can also choose to lock this feature if you dont want the missiles all over the place.

Looking at it in this mode makes me wanna play with it!

Now in robot mode... well lets say that is wasn't as terrible as I had foreseen it. First the legs fold in such a way that the bulky body looks properly compensated. These thin legs also perfectly holds the robot in place.

The missile turret hands also adds to the x-factor especially when the claws are extended. Add the missiles to the turrets and you have one bad ass Decepticon ready to vaporize the nearest Autobot in sight!

Lastly, cockpit area moves to become the middle part of the chest making it a pleasing balance to the wide shoulders!

Transforming it back to jet mode is quite easy, there is a place for each part and locks for it.

Check out those missiles! No wonder he was the only one who survived the movie! Lolx!

Overall, I believe Starscream is a must have for avid movie toy collectors! A solid jet mode and a unique robot mode is a perefect combination for this voyager class!

So for all you toy addicts out there, whatya waiting for? Go get! Go get!

Estado sa Buhay...

Good day guys, I know I have been posting in English for the past weeks, but for this one, I really had to do it in my native tongue (parang ulam ah), because it adds to the drama!

Now if you wanna back out its up to you, but you may have the same questions raised every now and then in your life embedded in this blog.

So OK, with that out of the way, I shal begin...

Ano nga ba ang estado ko sa buhay?

Dati ang alam ko ay middle class ako, pero parang nagbago na yata ang pagkakaintindi ng mga tao sa salitang ito. Hindi ko alam kung dala ba siya ng hangin ng taong 2007, pero basta parang iba na.

Minsan yata dumadating sa buhay ng tao na marerealize niya na mali pala ang isang bagay na tinuring niyang tama ng kay tagal na panahon.

Namulat ako sa napakaraming bagay simula ng napadestino ako sa Makati

Nangyari ang ganitong realization sa akin ng magsimula akong magtrabaho sa Makati... sa Makati pala ay may malalaking building at magagarang sasakyan (tulo laway sa kainosentehan) at kaakibat na rin nito ay mga mayayamang mga ka-opisina.

Ang aking mga katrabaho... wala ako sa picture, middle class lang ang dapat nasa picture, lolx!

Dito nagsisimula ang aking kwento...

Minsan ng kumakain kami ng aking mga kaibigan, nasabi ng isa sa mayayaman kong kaibigan na sila ay mahirap lang, ng nagulat ang mga middle class ng grupo sa kanyang sinambit, binawi niya ito at sinabing middle class lang siya...

Pero siya yung tipong mayaman na may taga salin ng tubig sa baso, taga hatid sa opisina, may anim na sasakyan at may driver tapos ay may isang cabinet na mamahaling laruan...

Napaisip na ako ng mga panahong ito... kung middle class siya, ano na nga ba ako?!

Napagtibay ang aking duda ng may isa pa akong kaibigan na bumanata na "kung mayaman lang ako ay mangongolekta ako ng mga toys"...

Teka!! Ito ang kaibigan kong Bmw, eclipse at Mazda Miata ang mga sasakyan... Middle class lang din daw siya

Kumpirmado na, ang salitang middle class ay na adjust na, para sa mayaman na yun at para naman sa aking dating middle class... ano na kaya ang tawag sa akin??

Below middle class?Hampas lupa?Ano na nga ba??Pero gusto ko ang bansag na middle class, parang pinaghalong maginoo at medyo bastos!

Kaya ang resolusyon ko, tumira sa isang condo, magpagawa ng swimming pool sa bahay at bumili ng hummer at jaguar na sasakyan para manumbalik ang pagka middle class ko...

Mga balak kong bilhin na sasakyan... pero malayong pangarap pa yan, sa ngayon ito na lang muna

Mukhang matatagalan pa ako... kaya sa ngayon, and estado ko ay nasa limbo...

Kayo ba, middle class din ba kayo?Squatter?Ano nga ba?

Teka, iatatanong ko nga kay GMA... lolx!

NOTE: Huwag masyadong seryosohin ang post na ito, baka magdugo ang ilong sa kakaisip! Bwahahaha!

Gundam Update...

Almost Done... Inaantok na ako!

The remnants of the HG parts!

Just Finished my Very first Gundam! Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!And it's 3 am!!

There you go, cape included!

Strike Freedom, your next!!

Got to sleep now, I still need to go to work later!

It's nice for a first!! I'm going to find myself a new one, and a cheap one as well!!

Gundam break...

The Initial Clutter inside an HG Gundam Box... Argh! Saan na yung robot??

I visited 4 Malls today in search for transformer toys, but I just got frustrated... I couldn't find the 2008 Camaro Bumblebee and Iron Hide...

You just don't know what it feels to hit a brick wall when your feet is carrying you at 100 miles per hour!! Boom!! its just like a wave of depression...

So what do I do? I look for alternatives... I go back to the toy stores, take a look at all the cool stuff, and pondered on buying all that looked gleamy and shiny... Gundams, Saber PVC's, Leader Class Brawl, Perfect Grade and Fix Figurations Gundams... Hayz, me and my ability to refocus, I just made matters worse...

I just had to buy something to pass my time!

So after a non eventful dinner at Max's, my friend and I decide to trek back to the toy stores to find something that I can get my hands on!

We go back to Best and Great toys, but both were closed already. So we decide to pay a visit to Kidz zone as a final salvo.

I browsed through everything I liked, after it didn't agree with what budget I had left, I was almost decided to go home empty handed... But right then and there, I saw a First Grade Gundam Destiny model, I picked it up to buy it! But when I was already decided, my friend showed me a High Grade Gundam which was on sale... you know what happens next I'm sure.

Too many pieces so little time...

So as I type right now, I am also busy assembling my newest toy... MY Very First GUNDAM!

Now I wont be sleeping until I get this robot up and about!

Almost done!! Just a few parts to go....

Grrrrrrrrrrrr! Now I want the Strike Freedom Mobile suit! Damn cool!!

Back to my little Gundam workshop for now...

Nail Polish: A No No for your Transformers

Bought transparent nail polish the other day. Why?

Well it was definitely not because I wanted to give my finger nails a makeover, but my Transformers!

Yep, it was kinda hard getting one, but I finally did find one at the women's section of a department store.

I was full of joy when I got my hand on it, after all, My Barricade Transformer toy needed the protection because the police logo on the doors were being scratched off every time I transport it in my bag.I thought that Nail polish would do the trick.

But alas!!! The moment i made contact with the letters on the door, the nail polish brush, further scraped away the paint!!At first I thought it was just the reflection of light, but when I tried applying the transparent liquid again, I saw the paint come off... Tragic!

I tried the same nail polish on my new Hotrod/Rodimus, but the paint job did not get messed up like Barricades. I tried it on the other parts of the Classic Edition Rodimus, and still the paint was intact.

The POLICE text on the door easily bubbles and fades with Nail Polish (Photo courtesy of the Invincible Robot Lab)

Ergo, the new line of toys are not conducive to the effects of the Nail Polish. I know this may not be the final verdict, buy I don't wish to try the nail polish out with my other movie version toys... seeing Barricade's paint come off like that is traumatic as it is!

So folks, say no to Nail polish for your Live action Transformers...

Bonecrusher: It was worth buying after all

Bonecrusher! Is it any good?

OK, OK, I have to admit that I made a big mistake. I thought that buying it was a big no no, but I ended up biting the dust for that remark!

Yes, I am talking about the Transformer Movie toy: Bonecrusher!

At first glance you would notice that this is not to scale with the other of its kind since it is only sold at the deluxe class. This could have been better off in the Voyager class, but then again a lot of the Decepticons from the movie line is not to scale with the others (Brawl/Devastator, Blackout and now Bonecrusher). Another problem with BC is with its tires. Not all of it touch the ground, so his vehicle mode isn't so compelling. But the overall vehicle look is quite cool, just don't let it "roll out"!He he he !

Bonecrusher wants a piece of Barricade, "teka kakampi mo yan!"

But the fun part begins when you start transforming it. It looks relatively intimidating the first time you transform it, but once you do it, its really very easy and entertaining! The best part however lies in its robot look which is indeed very "alieny" for a lack of a better term!

Bonecrusher strikes a pose!

The robot mode is cool because of this difference. The body details also adds to its x factor, especially with its extending hands and tripod like legs (its actually four, but only three touch the surface). Overall, its peanut butter and dark green color combination adds luster to its persona! So for all you transformers toy addicts, you might want consider adding this one to your collection.

Bonecrusher also wants a piece of Optimus Prime (Cybertron -Galaxy Force version), he however is having size issues!

Florentine + a Lifeless Iced tea = Pizza Co.

I have to hand it to Pizza Co. restaurant... I can't help keep coming back for more of their Pasta Florentine.

The bacon and ham squares are a perfect match to their saucy white sauce that has just the right density to stick to the fettuccine while leaving some on the plate to dip your pizza on.

There is a big catch however to Pizza Co.'s menu, and this can be found in their beverage section.

First, only Iced tea and lemonade are their alternative choices to their bottomless drinks.

So I have no choice but to order iced tea which brings us to the 2ND issue. There is nothing special to this Iced tea besides being bottomless!

Bonecrusher prefers green tea to go with his Florentine!

Its just like any other average Iced tea on the planet. And considering its quality, they shouldn't even charge 75 pesos for this, heck I can get the same iced tea at Shakeys for less!

What I'm trying to say is that Pizza Co. should try to give their iced tea a bit of character, a bit of twist. Or maybe they could serve other teas like red or green tea, after all, food and drink go hand in hand, they should complement each other!

Ergo, this is one of the main reasons why i choose to eat elsewhere, where I could have the best of both world's!

So much for the Florentine...