And yes...we have finally reached the summit!
At number 1 is Hot Toys DX Joker!
This figure was supposed to stay in the packaging until I move house but because this is such an awesome figure I had to take him out to receive his Golden LPM.
This is truly one "HOT" toy!

Over to our roving report for more on the Joker.

LPM reporter : Hi everyone at the studio...it seems we have a situation here.
Studio : What happened? Please report.
LPM reporter : It seems that last year's No 1 does not want to give up his trophy.
LPM reporter : The bank robber Joker has pulled out his gun...oh no...it's a very tense situation indeed.
Studio : What a way to end the LPM Top 10 Fave Toys awards 2009! Until next year...cheers!

Joker and his LPM




The Stand-Off!

At number 2 is Sideshow Snake-Eyes.
There is a split between toy collectors over this figure...and I am on the "I love it!" camp.
This is Snake-Eyes man! The deadly silent killer.
Anyway I am so waiting for my pre-ordered Storm Shadow to arrive, so he can also take his rightful place beside Snake-Eyes.
You can read my review of Snake-Eyes here.

Over to our LPM reporter.

LPM reporter : Congrats on the win!
(after a long silence)
LPM reporter : Erh...he is just staring back at me.
LPM reporter : I think I better go. Ciao.

A proud Snake-Eyes with his Golden LPM




Snake-Eyes waiting to receive his Golden LPM
from 2008's No. 2 winner...

In at number 3 is Hot Toys Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer.
This is easily the best 1/6 Schwarzenegger sculpt I€™ve seen this year.
Everything you expect from Hot Toys.
You can read my review of Dutch here.

Now over to our roving reporter for an interview with the man.

LPM reporter : Congrats on getting into the list.
Dutch : Thanks, we from the Hot Toys party were getting a bit worried as up to the 4th position, none of the Hot Toys figures were nominated.
LPM reporter : Due to the high price tags of Hot Toys figures, LPM was not able to purchase so many Hot Toys figures hence you guys are unable to dominate the list.
Dutch : OIC, but credit to the other toy companies for their excellent work this year.
LPM : You know...you are the only toy which I had a decent interview with. Enjoy your win.
Dutch : Thanks...I'll be back!
LPM : Please don't spoil it.

Dutch with his LPM trophy




Last year's no 4 congratulating Dutch on his win

Coming in at number 4 is Sideshow Imperial Shock Trooper.
I was actually not going to start collecting 12" Star Wars troopers, but I simply could not resist this figure. The Imperial Shock Trooper has the best armor paint (a close second is the Utapau Clone Trooper) as compared to the rest of the other troopers.
Now that I have this, I am tempted to get the Utapau Clone Trooper and I have already pre-ordered the Sandtrooper...here we go again.

This is another figure that I won't be taking out of his packaging soon due to my moving house in March. Pity...

Over to LPM roving reporter for an update.

LPM reporter : Congrats! Were you "shocked" to get into the list?
Shock Trooper : Yes...
LPM reporter : Was it a "shock" to the system?...hehehe
Shock Trooper : Erh...not really
LPM reporter : Tell me more of your "shockery"...
Shock Trooper : Erh...another pun and I will blast you with my blaster!
LPM reporter : Shocking!

Imperial Shock Trooper with the golden LPM




Last year's No 4 posing with the Shock Trooper

We have reached the halfway mark.
At number 5 is Takara Encore G1 Bruticus!
Bruticus is not my most favourite Combiners (my all time favourite is Devastator), but gets into the list because I think all Combiners are super cool!
You can read my review of Bruticus here.

Over to our reporter for more update with the robot of the moment!

LPM reporter : Congrats on getting into the LPM Top 10 Fave Toys for 2009.
5 Combaticons (all talking at the same time) : Yeah...su...love...hey I am talking...Shu...Hey!
LPM reporter : I can't understand...you guys need to take turn to talk!
5 Combaticons (all talking at the same time) : No...I am talki...my turn...hey...get ou...shut....!!
LPM reporter : Sigh...

Bruticus with his LPM




Guess what!
Last year's No 5 is also Takara Encore Transformers!

Name: Wheelie Faction: Autobot Assortment Legends Class Series: Movie Toy Line: Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Packaging: Carded Release: 2009 Manufactured By: Hasbro Variation Comparison: None Accessories: None Toy Review by: Jaycee not everyone is happy with that humping robot -_- Wheelie is first seen in the 1986 movie and here he is coming back as a Decepticon(switch sides later) lurking into Megan Fox's Garage and annoyingly humps her leg later in the film RC MODE: Front Look Side Look Back View Size Comparison with TFU Legends Wheelie With Deluxe Bumblebee Pretty big for an RC but i'll get the hang of it ROBOT MODE: Hmm......still not in scale T_T From another angle... ROTF Legends Wheelie has decent transformation disregarding his face is seen at the back of RC mode, he has ball jointed elbows and legs can go forward and split at the sides but no leg articulation.....Plus mine has a loose...

At number 6 is DiD WWII 2nd Ranger Marksman "Private Daniel".
What is there not to like about this figure?
Great head sculpt, lots of great accessories, figure portraying Private Daniel in the movie Saving Private Ryan and a nice & reasonable price tag!
You can read my review of this figure here.

Over to LPM roving reporter for a few words with the sharp shooter.

LPM reporter : Congrats! You must be pleased getting into the list.
Private Daniel : Thanks. I am very happy.
Private Daniel : Oh...one thing, please don't tell my Captain about my win. He is pretty sensitive, if you know what I mean...
LPM reporter : Sure...enjoy your win.

Private Daniel and his Golden LPM






Private Daniel accepting his LPM from last
year's No. 6

Millennium Falcon LEGO - 10179
w/ Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Han Solo and Obi-Wan Kenobi
Theme : Ultimate Collector's
Year : 2007
Box Size : 66 x 49 x 20 cm
LEGO Size : 84 x 56 x 21 cm (L x W x H)
Pieces : 5195
Movie : IV, V & VI





I've finally brought the 10179!
I was like thinking and thinking over it for 2 whole years...price factor...!
Released in 2007, Millennium Falcon is now my favourite collectible for 2009.
Had thought I would have a lot to say about this set but I'm stuck with words since this afternoon...Mind blocked!LOL!

LEGO carton box that hold 1 box of 10179.






Fun Facts of LEGO 10179 Millennium Falcon :

1) This set is the Biggest Lego Star Wars model.

2) It has a 311 page LEGO instruction manual.

3) Only 9,999 people whom has Pre-Ordered this though LEGO.com recevied a "First Edition Certificate of Authenticity".... (Wow...the lucky ones!)

4) During the preview production stage, LEGO group brought this model to a local swimming pool w/ a sauna and put the model in to test for heat reaction.

5) The Millennium Falcon cockpit can seat 4 LEGO minifigures in perfect scale.

6) This 10179 LEGO set weighs 24 pounds.

7) October 2009, LEGO announced that the production run for 10179 Millennium Falcon has stopped.

















This is the current wallpaper I'm using on my computer now.
The Millennium Falcon free wallpaper can be download from official lego website.


To view my Star Wars LEGO collection, please click on this link!

Motorized Walking AT-AT 10178
w/ Luke Skywalker, General Veers, AT-AT Driver and Snowtrooper
Theme : Star Wars 30th Anniversary
Year : 2007
Box Size : 57 x 38 x 7 cm
AT-AT Lego Size : 36 x 30 cm (LxH)
Pieces : 1,137
Movie : Episode V





Apart from the Millennium Falcon in the Star Wars movies, AT-AT is my 2nd favourite Star Wars tranport vehicle.
I could still remember the scenes I've watched in the movie when I was a little kid.
The giantic AT-AT slowing moving in snow, firing away...
All the action pack!! Hard to forget!

This motorized AT-AT is able to walk forward or backward with head movements too.
Found a video on youtube of AT-AT walking on snow which I've attached at the end of this post. I think it's very cool to have AT-AT filmed outdoor in the snow.



Batteries not included!
AT-AT would requires 6 AA (1.5V) batteries.


Includes Motor and Battery box.




YouTube Video by : Kiwomens


To see my others Star Wars LEGO collection, please click on this link!

Ok ok...I am going to be biased here.
In at number 7 is Little Plastic Man's very own toyline, F.A.T.S (Future Advanced Tactical System).
It is in the list mainly because it is one of a kind and it's mine! LOL!
You can view related paper toys news and my paper toys here.

Now over to our roving reporter for a quick update!

LPM reporter : Congrats on getting into the list!
F.A.T.S : Thanks. Paper is in!
LPM reporter : Yes and you are recyclable too!
F.A.T.S : Erh...we don't intend to be recycled

Golden moment for F.A.T.S (Future Advanced Tactical System)




Last year no 7 presenting the Golden LPM to F.A.T.S

Let us all put our petty differences aside and make this Christmas and the New Year a blessed and peaceful one.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my family, friends and visitors to my blog.

At number 8 is Mattel 12" Ghostbusters Ray Stantz.
Even though the head sculpt is weak but this is the Ghostbusters, man!
We never really had a proper Ghostbusters movie toyline before and I am happy that Mattel is producing 6" and 12" figures!
Another great and unexpected plus for this figure is the amazingly detailed light-up Ghostbusters proton pack!
It's a real pity I won't be taking him out of his packaging soon, as I will be moving house in March and I would rather him be in the box for easy transportation.

Now to our roving reporter.

LPM reporter : Congrats!
Stantz : If there's something strange in your neighbourhood,b
Who ya gonna call...Ghostbusters!
LPM reporter : Oh...will keep that in mind.
Stantz : If it's somethin' weird and it won't look good
Who ya gonna call...Ghostbusters!
LPM reporter : Sigh....

Stantz with his golden LPM






Last year's No. 8 with this year's No. 8

In time for Christmas, the location and date of Botcon 2010 has been announced. The yearly Official Transformers Convention will be held at Walt Disney World's Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from June 24th-27th, 2010.

I have never been to Botcon so can't vouch if the convention is worth the $134 per night hotel cost plus $5 for parking. So far details on guests and panels have not been announced but as the name implies it is all about Transformers so typically guests are voice actors, Hasbro representatives, and lots of dealers with TF loot. Panels are usually about future TF plans with likely a look at Hasbro's next toy lines, cartoon plans and IDW's comic book plans.

Click here for more details. Thanks to Chris for the heads-up.

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