Merry Christmas, Bubble Gang! LOL

On the Christmas Eve episode of Bubble Gang Kin-Z:

- Jail gags set you free for laughter

- Cheche Bureche time! Bureche wants to fire up the fireworks with Cheche! In the end, Bureche has her hands burned!

- Bubble Gang spoofs the commercial of Fita Spreadz and gagged as Tita Spreadz. "What isda?"

- Ay! Witness!

- A letter to someone from Heaven. Think they can send a letter to Heaven?

- Who led a gunshot fire outside the mafia's hideout?

- Enteng Inosente uses his "Agimat" to fend off against the Amazonas! Turns out he was beaten by the Amazonas in terms of temptation! Who's inosente now? Anyway, everyone can't wait for "Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote" showing now!

- You better watch out! You better not pout! Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong is at it again at Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bongbong! The most annoying stuff this Christmas season include Monito Monita cheaters, one-by-one Christmas caroling at one house, and the use of shopping bags with gifts inside.

- Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill's 12 Days of Christmas!

- A dirty talk more dirtier than fireworks

Merry Christmas, Lokomoko! :-)

On the Christmas Eve episode of Lokomoko U:

- Noche Buena gags

- A classic movie titled Rosario at Kape. Eh? Cinema Bahaw? Bahaw? LOL

- Another "Bata, Bata, Tayo'y Tumula" for Christmas Eve! I kinda laughed at the Christmas-themed episode of this segment! And wait, why there is Elvis, MJ, and King Kong here? Don't tell me, another "three kings" joke. I saw that on Banana Split about that "Three Kings" joke. XD

- Spend Christmas with Granny's Knock Knock jokes at Talentadong Family

Aha! Another Sakote Ang Kriminal Operation!

Christmas Eve 2010, as I watched Banana Split earlier;

- In The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers; after Noli (Jayson Gainza), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose) traded Ted (Jason Francisco) for reward money, it seems that Black Cloak tries to help Ted vow revenge against these three. Ted, as Pandesal Ranger 2 with Liver Spread, demands a challenge against Pandesal Ranger 1 with Peanut Butter, Pandesal Ranger 3 with Keso, and Pandesal Ranger 4 with Mantikilya. Will Noli, Julius, and Kuring accept Ted's challenge? Find out next week!

- Aha! Another case of SAKO (Sakote Ang Kriminal Operation), the Scene of the Crime Operatives spoof. Jayson Gainza spoofs Gus Abelgas as Gas Abelyas for the second time. In this case, Gas Abelyas investigates how an egg named Humpy Dumpy died. The killer behind Humpy Dumpy's death (somewhat an alcohol related) is none other than the alcohol vendor! Alcohol vendor sacked!

Suzuki New Solio (MA15S)

Just that we thought that Suzuki was going to discontinue the Wagon R-based Solio, well, you're out of luck. The old Solio's disappeared and replaced...by a new Solio!

2012 Suzuki Solio

2012 Suzuki Solio interior

Slated for Japanese sale at January 7, 2011, the new Suzuki Solio is now made into more of a unisex compact minivan. Now that the odd shape from the old Wagon R is gone, the new Suzuki Solio seems to be more aggressive like the Palette SW. This is somewhat a good news because the new Solio is made to be the most stylish compact minivan offered in Japan.

The new Solio's interior was borrowed mostly from the Palette or Wagon R but the similarity is somewhat a superficial result. On the lighter side, the stylish interior is fit enough for five people, and the arrangement is a common feature for various types of situations.

The new Suzuki Solio is armed with the K12B (1.2-litre) DOHC 16-valve VVT engine with the power output of a frugal 91PS and the torque of 12.0kg・m. In terms of fuel efficiency, the new Solio has a fuel economy of 22.5km/L (in Solio G 2WD variant). The Solio X and S variants have a fuel economy of 21.0km/L (2WD). Thanks to the CVT equipped, the new Solio can go further on your first adventure.

MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SOLIO:
The new Suzuki Solio is now even more stylish and reasonably-priced compact minivan Suzuki ever made. I thought it was a kei car but honestly the Solio is not a kei car because of a 1.2-litre engine. Despite my point, the new Solio is a perfect unisex vehicle designed for drivers of all genders. Guess the Palette SW and the Wagon R Stingray will be upset over the new Solio's front face and the rear view mistaken for the Nissan Elgrand E52. Anyway, this JDM compact minivan is ready to roll this January as a 2012 model.

Reader Note: There is a special Suzuki Solio site starring famous J-Pop group, KAT-TUN! Hope you JDM and J-Pop enthusiasts enjoy with KAT-TUN and the new Suzuki Solio! Check it out at http://www.suzuki.co.jp/solio/solio_kat-tun/index.html

Photo: Suzuki Motor Corporation

Shocker! Pilipinas Win na Win ends before the start of 2011!

Shocker! After five months of airing Pilipinas Win na Win, the successor of the axed Wowowee, a noon time show, it seems that Win na Win got themselves axed before the start of the year 2011!

Scoop: http://ph.promotion.yahoo.com/entertainment/article/post/entertainmentfeat_ph/116/curtains-fall-on-win-na-win;-showtime-to-extend-hours.html

Prematurely axing a noon time show wasn't such a good idea but why?

“Pilipinas Win na Win (PWNW) will have its last episode on December 31, 2010. The ABS-CBN management thanks the Hitmakers, Valerie Concepcion, Kaye Brosas, and Pokwang, the PWNW production group, and most important, its viewers for their support of the program."

That was such a bad news for those but on the lighter side, Showtime, now on its 3rd season, is going to have their air time extended for more Sample! Sample! Sample!

The end of 2010 marks the end of PWNW... :-(

THE IDOLM@STER 2 Master Artist 2 FIRST SEASON Series

Just before THE IDOLM@STER 2 (日本名：アイドルマスター２) premieres in the 1st quarter of 2011, the First Season of THE IDOLM@STER 2 Master Artist series are finally made their debut appearance. THE IDOLM@STER 2 Master Artist FIRST SEASON Series features nine first season CDs featuring the stars of this upcoming sequel. Much ado that I think nine of these could possibly be the choices of the talents a producer may choose. Ranging from Haruka, Hibiki, Miki, Makoto, Chihaya, Takane, Yukiho, Mami, and Yayoi, these Master Artist First Season CDs keep you prepared before the grand unveiling of THE IDOLM@STER 2.

FIRST SEASON 01 - Haruka Amami (CV: Eriko Nakamura)


FIRST SEASON 02 - Hibiki Ganaha (CV: Manami Numakura)


FIRST SEASON 03 - Miki Hoshi (CV: Akiko Hasegawa)


FIRST SEASON 04 - Makoto Kikuchi (CV: Hiromi Hirata)


FIRST SEASON 05 - Chihaya Kisaragi (CV: Asami Imai)


FIRST SEASON 06 - Takane Shijou (CV: Yumi Hara)


FIRST SEASON 07 - Yukiho Hagiwara (CV: Asumi Asakura)


FIRST SEASON 08 - Mami Futami (CV: Asami Shimoda)


FIRST SEASON 09 - Yayoi Takatsuki (CV: Mayako Nigo)


Release Schedule:
FIRST SEASON 01, 02, 03: November 3, 2010
FIRST SEASON 04, 05, 06: December 8, 2010
FIRST SEASON 07, 08, 09: December 29, 2010

Hana? L'epice? Jewela?

Toyota Passo 1.0 +Hana '11

Toyota Ractis 1.5 L'epice '11

Toyota Vitz 1.5 Jewela '11

The +Hana on the new Toyota Passo, the L'epice on the new Toyota Ractis Verso, and the Jewela on the new Toyota Vitz/Yaris. Those three compacts were made for the feminine drivers, and if I were a Japanese female driver comparing those three feminine-type compacts, what should it be?

In my opinion, the +Hana on the new Passo provides its "genki" characteristic, perfect for the genki girl type. The Ractis Verso L'epice has a stylish grille that made female buyers want to buy this kind of Ractis, but looks somewhat a simplicity. The new Vitz Jewela has a different face that looks like the Ractis L'epice and it has a bunch of fancy colors, especially the Jewela exclusive colors such as Cherry Pearl Crystal Shine, Dark Brown Mica Metallic, Reddish Purple Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica, Turquoise Metallic, Green Mica Metallic, and Blue Mica Metallic. Some Jewela exclusive colors have a silver side mirror on it to add a hint of glamor on the Vitz Jewela.

These feminine type Toyota compacts were a greater deal for Japanese women... 

A little Tongue Tarang Tongue to cheer us up before Christmas Eve

Before Christmas Eve, here's the Tongue Tarang Tongue from the December 23 episode on Banana Split:

Pinoy: Sira na hamon
Spanish: Por que bocha

Pinoy: Nalason sa paputok
Japanese: Nawatusi

Pinoy: Haka haka
Spanish: Hola hola!

Pinoy: Naputukan ng kamay
Japanese: Nachugi dairiri

Pinoy: Nasiraan ng bait ang bida
Spanish: La bida naloca!

Pinoy: Magpapapayat
Japanese: Magjeta naku

Pinoy: Malaking linga
Spanish: Sesame mucho

Pinoy: May jowa na
Japanese: Oredi tekken

Let "Biribiri" and "Judgment Desu No" lead your way...

In tradition of MAPLUS Portable Navi 3's collaboration with the finest anime series for the special "Kisekae Pack" such as Hayate the Combat Butler 2nd Season, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex, Macross F, and Eden of the East, the special To Aru Kagaku no Railgun "Kisekae Pack" adds "Biribiri" and "Judgment Desu No" to the Maplus 3.

With the choice between Mikoto Misaka (CV: Rina Satou) and Kuroko Shirai (CV: Satomi Arai), this special pack gives the Maplus 3 fully charged like a railgun!

I'm sure most JDM drivers reside in Japan got their PSP and the Maplus 3 ready to have the railgun fully charged. If I said Railgun, we say it's Biribiri and Judgment Desu No!

More Info (Japanese):

http://maplus-navi.jp/maplus3/railgun

Third-Generation Toyota Vitz/Yaris (NSP130/KSP130/NCP131/NSP135)

When the Vitz debuted in Japan since January 1999, Toyota ushered in the new age of compact cars, then it was exported in other parts of the world by the names of Yaris and Echo (not to be confused with the Echo sedan in the North American market that is the Platz). In 2005, the Vitz garnered a full redesign and exported globally as the Yaris. That is the point because the Toyota Vitz is a true global compact that targets the likelihood of the Suzuki Swift and the Honda Fit (Jazz).

2011 Toyota Vitz

Brace yourself and the near end of 2010 marks the beginning of the Vitz's full model change as it reaches its third generation. The new, third-generation, Toyota Vitz is now evolved to become the most fuel efficient compact in its class, outwitting the likes of the Nissan March K13 and the Honda Fit (Jazz) in this category. The new third-generation Toyota Vitz comes in four various variants starting from the Vitz U and the Vitz F

2011 Toyota Vitz

the stylish Vitz Jewela for the ladies

2011 Toyota Vitz Jewela

and the aggressive Vitz RS for those who want to taste the extreme.

2011 Toyota Vitz RS

Depending on the variant, the new Vitz has three engine types available. First is the 1KR-FE VVTi engine (1.0-litre engine) that is the entry level for the new Vitz. This engine has the power output of a frugal 69PS and the fuel economy of 23.0km/L. Second is the 1NR-FE Dual VVTi engine (1.3-litre engine) which has the power output of 95PS and the fuel economy of 24.0km/L (2WD). Last but truly an enthusiasts' favorite was the high-performance 1NZ-FE Dual VVTi engine (1.5-litre engine) that has the power output of 109PS and the fuel economy of 20km/L (CVT). Most Vitz variants are equipped with the Super CVT-i for optimized fuel efficiency but only the extreme Vitz RS is equipped with the 5-speed manual. The RS also comes with the Super CVT-i but what differs is the sporty paddle shifters.

Now, here's the real catch; the Vitz Smart Stop Package has one secret weapon to become the most opulent gas-miser such is the Toyota Stop & Start System (an idling stop system found in the Toyota iQ Go 6MT). The Toyota Stop & Start System allows the 1NR-FE Dual VVTi engine to shut off automatically when not in use. This also applies when your Vitz goes on a brake during a traffic. With the Smart Stop combined, the Vitz has the maximum fuel economy of 26.5km/L! This fuel economy is bound to be the most fuel efficient among compacts with 1.3-litre engines.

2011 Toyota Vitz interior

With the Vitz now has a new exterior, the change of the Vitz's interior sounds puzzling. The new interior seems to be somewhat complexing and I still like the interior of the second-generation Vitz. However, the new Vitz is covered with the special windows that has a 99% protection against the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. When summer comes, you'll be glad to have the Vitz ready.

My thoughts about the Vitz:
Now on sale in Japan and soon; the rest of the world including the Philippines as the new Yaris! The case is now open for those who want to see the new king of compacts such is the new Toyota Vitz. With the Smart Stop equipped, the new Vitz really puts the Nissan March K13 to shame because of its class no.1 fuel economy of 26.5km/L. The Vitz Jewela is somewhat a feminine type, more like the Ractis (Verso-S) L'epice and the Passo +Hana, because of the attractive front and fancy colors. The Vitz RS is an enthusiasts' favorite because of its extreme attitude but 5 gears wasn't enough to outrun against the Honda Fit RS, now with a 6-speed manual. I'm sure they're ready to get their hands on the new Vitz. Are you ready?

Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation

Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track Piano Performed by Lang Lang

Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track
Piano Performed by Lang Lang

The Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track Piano Performed by Lang Lang is a CD filled with some of the classical piano music as listened from the Gran Turismo 5 video game and performed by the world renowned pianist, Lang Lang.

The classical CD includes Beethoven's Tempest, Bach's Air on the G String, Chopin's Polonaise Op. 40 No. 1, Liszt's La Campanella, and some of the famous classical piano music performed by the world renowned Lang Lang himself.

A relaxing addition to your ever growing collection of CDs for car enthusiasts as these classical piano musics will relax your senses after long hours of grueling GT5 challenges.

Official Site: http://www.gran-turismo.com/

Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track

Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track

Since its global debut in November 25, 2010, Gran Turismo 5 (日本名: グランツーリスモ5) was a worldwide sensation among fans and newcomers alike. Not only the game offers more than 1000 cars, it offers some of the best features in GT5 such as the race course maker, online connectivity, 3D TV compatibility to see GT5 come to life, and the special appearance of the Top Gear Test Track. With all these features, that's why the phenomenal GT5 garnered a 60 million mark of sales worldwide.

As a treat for celebrating its 60 millionth mark of worldwide sales, the original sound track of Gran Turismo 5 is now here and this two-disc package contains 36 hand-picked, in-game BGMs, which are perfect to relieve GT5 moments wherever you go. It also includes the GT5 version of Moon Over the Castle (the Gran Turismo main theme) and 5OUL ON D!SPLAY (pronounced as Soul On Display) by Daiki Kasho (the E3 2010 music, which was titled by a lucky Gran Turismo fan that you can see his name on the credits).

I'm sure this 2-disc CD is great to put it in the car audio and listen to the music from GT5 while you're stuck at heavy traffic.

TRACK LISTINGS:

DISC ONE:

1. MOON OVER THE CASTLE (GT5 VERSION)
2. LIKE A BIRD
3. MY FAVORITE WINGS
4. CUBIC LUSTER
5. THE TRIP
6. TAKE CONTROL
7. LIBERTY
8. SMOKER’S LAMENT
9. PASSION
10. DARK LINE
11. SLOW ON THE UPTAKE
12. 8VA CURVES
13. NIGHT BIRDS
14. GLOSS OF SPEED
15. RADIOTIRE
16. DRIVE ON COINS
17. 5OUL ON D!SPLAY
18. DAY TO LIVE


DISC TWO:

1. 7 DAYS REMINISCENCE
2. WINDS
3. CECILE
4. HOLIDAY
5. HOT STUFF
6. HORIZONS IN MAY
7. MADELEINE
8. CITY CIRCUIT
9. SOLITUDE
10. BEAUTIFUL AREA
11. THE FIRST PERSON
12. EVE
13. SUNDAY
14. IN TRANSIT
15. MIGHTY ENGINE
16. APOLLO
17. SIDE OF YOU
18. MEMORABILIA

Official Site: http://www.gran-turismo.com/