Juice Up

Here we go. CNN has an article about the Raspberry Pi. I hope the local media pick it up so that the RasPi gets exposure here in the Philippines. It would be great if computer classes get 1 or 2 of these boards to tinker with.

 Why Everybody Wants A Raspberry Pi 

2013

Like always, for various reasons, this blog has been thoroughly neglected. Hopefully, I will be in better health come the new year, and also less lazy.

Aside from the blog, the diecast collection also suffers from neglect. Mattel (Matchbox and Hotwheels) releasing crappy castings contributes to this. Johnny Lightning still keeps me interested, with all the VW T2s they churn out.

The Kool Kombi is a new HW casting for 2013, and should be on every want list. It is out in other countries now but I have yet to see it locally. (I might not see it on the pegs 'cause of hoarders and speculators.)

Having a piece of Pi, Raspberry Pi.

It has been more than 2 weeks since I got my Raspberry Pi. I have not been able to do much with it, except for the standard- installing XBMC and activating Airplay so that I can stream stuff ftom the iPad to the TV.

Hopefully I can acquire a keyboard and a mouse to do some minor coding in both Python and C++ using Geany under Debian.

Happy fat Raspberry Pi eater here.

LEGO: Spaced out!

Here is another LEGO Activity Book that comes with a couple of minifigures.

LEGO City: Meteor Shower; ISBN13: 9780723270522

It is set for a January 2013 release but is available for preorder now from most popular online bookstores. Looks like it will come with a boy and an astronaut. Another good buy. Would have been a lot better if came with a robot though.

One Hundred and Ten

I have been messing with my film cameras again. A week ago, I went on a "photowalk" with Little P. and we ended up finishing 1 roll on the Nickelodeon Photoblaster. Aside from the NP, we also had with us my beloved Vivitar UWS and the Vivitar IC100. We did not have a 110 camera with us as the films I ordered did not arrive on time. But, they are here now, and the Matapora is sure to join the next 'walk.

Looks like 110 is alive again. A couple of weeks after I ordered an Ikimono camera Fukkatsu suddenly popped out on Flickr. Just check the load from Four Corner Store, all fresh.

My lowfi beauties are finally getting fed!!

Ninjago Sssnakes

Here are the cover images for the 2 new LEGO Ninjago Activity Books with Minifigures that I mentioned in this post. These 2013 versions of course are follow-ups from last year's versions.


LEGO Ninjago: Ninja vs Fangpyre Activity Book
Lets you explore the exciting world of LEGO Ninjago. This title lets you discover the story behind LEGO's exclusive range of ninja fighters, build your very own LEGO Ninjago minifigure, read the stories and complete the puzzles. (ISBN: 9781409314028)





LEGO Ninjago: Ninja vs Hypnobrai Activity Book
Lets you explore the exciting world of LEGO Ninjago. This title lets you discover the story behind LEGO's exclusive range of ninja fighters, build your very own LEGO Ninjago minifigure, read the stories and complete the puzzles. (ISBN: 9781409313038)

Snakes 2: Ninjago Brickmaster 2012

Update: Final cover art for the latest Ninjago Brickmaster book is out.

 

Slithering Snakes

Here is the preliminary, not confidential, cover image of the 2012 Ninjago Brickmaster book that is coming out on October from Dorling Kindersley (DK).

LEGO Ninjago Fight the Power of the Snakes! Brickmaster

Suitable for LEGO fans, this title lets you join the Ninjas on their quest to defend the four mystic weapons of Spinjitzu and make 12 exclusive LEGO models as you go. It includes two different minifigures, over 100 bricks, and a set of scenarios for the Year of the Snake.

ISBN: 9781409383253

Judging from the last time DK came out with the Ninjago Brickmaster draft cover, I think there will only be minor changes to the cover shown here.

In addition, there are 2 Ninjago activity books with minifgures that are coming on August, but I cannot find the cover images. (You know how LEGO is with their top secret images. *s)

Bricks and Boards

Grab your boards. The city or the the sea? Your pick.

Here are 2 upcoming LEGO Activity Books with Minifigures to add to you purchase list. Releasing on May 2012.

LEGO CITY: Big City Life

LEGO City minifigures attempt to make it to school on time, perform skateboarding tricks and even serve pizza to a werewolf. This title lets you build your very own LEGO City minifigure, read the stories and complete the puzzles.

ISBN: 9781409314103

LEGO CITY: Harbour Activity Book

Lets you join the LEGO City minifigures for some fishy adventures down at the harbour. This book helps you build your very own LEGO City minifigure, read the stories and complete the puzzles.

ISBN: 9781409314110

Get Some Culture

Little P.'s class went to a concert.

Here are some videos:

Haplik at Salakot (part 1)

Haplik at Salakot (part 2)

Upuan - Gloc 9(part of it)

When Old Folks Dance

Little P. danced "Haplik at Salakot" for their school fair.

Click the picture to watch the video.