Travel: KL - CF2015 Day 2 (20th Dec 2015)

Hi all,

Again, Danial and I started at 7.30 am today to beat the traffic to Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) for Day 2 of Comic Fiesta 2015. I had packed all my stuff in my car as I will be leaving for home in the evening. We went to Hakim for breakfast. However, there was less traffic than the day before as we arrive at 9.00 am. Probably the hype has died down for the 2nd day.

There are still a lot of people in the queue into the hall but not so much in the ticketing line. I already have my Day 2 pass so we waited for the doors to open at 10.00 pm. We met up with Hasif there.

My aim for the day was to actually go through the kiosks and booths which I did not actually focused on the first day. Of course, more cosplayers are there on the second day so SNAP! SNAP! SNAP!!!

Darth Pool?

Absol! 

Kids can cosplay as well... I am proud of his parents!

Vader Wannabe 

 Points for effort!

 Not a fan but I know them from Kingdom Hearts game...

 Ero-Sennin!

 Hasif with Speed-o'-Sound Sonic...

 Arno Dorian

Keyboard Warrior and Hasif (Sniper) 

Many Malaysians are keyboard warriors....But this guy went literal...

Spiders everywhere.....

Wolverine came all the way from USA...(don't know where the guy's actually from. Probably USJ)

He was impressed with the gift...

Too bad Groot, Drax and Rocket has a job at the time...

We also spent some time watching the shows at the event stage where they have amateur musicians and singer cover theme songs from various anime and TV shows including Pokemon, Power Rangers, Dragonball and Digimon. It was entertaining!

Cha-La-Head-Cha-La! by Johan Yusof

Butter-Fly (Digimon Theme) by Johan Yusof

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There were many kiosks and booths at the convention. Some of them are Konami (selling Yu-Gi-Oh TCG. I was tempted), Gunpla shops, shops selling replica swords, game booths and other variety of stuffs. But the most amazing is the doujin booths where people sell fan works including arts, comics and misc items like key chains, leather items and dolls. It was amazing. Unfortunately I do not have much to spare.

I did managed to buy two souvenirs from the kiosks and booths. Something from Harry Potter and something from Naruto...I already have a lightsaber and costume so I did not buy any Star Wars related merchandise...

A Deathly Hallows symbol key chain

Yup, it's a replica of Sasuke's Sword of Kusanagi....And beside me is Shao Jun, Chinese Assassin.

It was 4.00 pm and it is time to make a move for home. I had to sent Danial back to Shah Alam. It was difficult to finally go home. Seeing all the buildings in Shah Alam, my university, my old apartment and my friends, I was reminded on all the happy and challenging moments we faced together. I know everyone feels it once in a while, but more adventures lie ahead and our paths will surely cross again.

Thank you everyone for your time. There will of course be more to share in the future.

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Travel: KL - CF2015 Day 1 (19th Dec 2015)

Hi all,

Woke up early today to beat the traffic and the ticketing line of Comic Fiesta 2015. Danial and I had breakfast at mamak Hakim in Seksyen 7 Shah Alam at 7.30 am and we were off towards Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) which is around 45 minutes for Shah Alam.

We reached Mines around 9.00 am and I was shocked!!! The line practically covers the sides of the MIECC building! This is going to be a long queue... We managed to meet up with Hasif in the queue.

Danial had the competition pass so he was allowed to walk-in through the 'special' contest entrance. He was able to enter without using the early birds CF tickets so he sold me his. As simple as that, I was in! Too bad for Hasif, he had to queue up though.

Danial helped me to put on my costume. Just to pin few parts of the vest. I am all set!

Don't be too harsh...It's my first time!

As I stepped in the door towards the convention hall, I understand what the hype was all about. The place was impressive! Cos-players are everywhere! Game booth and stages are at one section of the hall whereas concert/event stage was at the other end of the hall. Deep inside the hall there were the Doujins area where people sell fan-art and other merchandise. The second floor was specifically for the Pokemon Championship, other games and also where to food are...

Highlights

Game stage are and booths

More booths and event stage area. Cosplay competition are also held here...

I was very nervous to walk around snapping photos at first but slowly I built more confidence and courage to ask as I found out the cos-players are very friendly and open about it.

The first cos-player I asked for a picture...Milestone!

Hasif and I spent most of the afternoon supporting Danial in the Pokemon Championship. We were they trying to 'psycho' his opponent but ended up 'psycho-ing' Danial instead as he only managed 2/7 wins...Hihi...Better luck next time, buddy!

I spent most of the day going taking pictures of cos-players and had very few opportunities to actually view the shops and merchandises. I figure I will be able to do that on the 2nd day of CF2015 since I won't be cos-playing.

Not so epic battle...

Red Rangers...Mostly...

Altair!

Yuna!

This one I love so much...I feel strong in his presence! ONE PUNCH!!!!!!!!

That is me with Hasif... Really awesome DOTA Sniper cosplay

Met my Clan!!! Their lightsabers.... :'(  . No budget la....

These dolls caught my eyes. They are very beautiful. The quality was incredible!!! I wanted to get one, until I saw the price tag! RM 2000 each...WHAAAAATTT???!!!! Goodbye dolls....

Hasif went home quite early. Danial and I thought we'd skipped the concert which was held at 8.00 pm. A friend of Danial needed a lift back home so we waited a while for him to finish the FLOW session of the concert. Then we went back to Shah Alam. I was really satisfied.

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To be continued, Travel: KL - CF2015 Day 2(20th Dec 2015)

Travel: KL - The Big City (17th Dec 2015)

Hi all,

I woke up very late after watching the premier of Star Wars VII. Around 11.00am, I went to fetch Barr at his apartment and went for brunch (Hasif and Aizat working on cos-play project). We had a great meal at Brotherhood and Co. at Sekyen 7 Shah Alam based on the recommendation by Vitdaily. Nasi Sotong King!!!!

After sending Barr back to his apartment, I drove towards KL in hopes of visiting the Pusat Sains Negara. Unfortunately they were closed for renovations. So I changed course towards the Planetarium Negara instead.

There are not much to see at the planetarium but the basics of study of astronomy and their applications. I did not take many picture unfortunately of the place as I was too immersed in reading everything. Huh, me and science!

The observatory from outside 

Rovers

The Dome Theatre: Watched a documentary on Solar Flares

After the view from the Planetarium's Observatory, I decided to go to KL Tower. I have been to KLCC many times before but never KL Tower so why not?

By the time I reached KL tower, It was already around 4.00pm. I went straight to the reception and bought a ticket for the Closed Viewing Area + 6D Theatre as it was one of the cheapest package. I was low on budget. I have experienced 6D before so it was not as surprising but the theatre is better than most in Taiping. Time to go up the tower! 

Magnificent view of KL

There were a lot of Lego arts at the closed viewing area of the KL Tower. Ranging from Harry Potter to Star Wars, it was lots of fun!

Misc Lego art

Souvenir shops are at the closed viewing area 

At the ground floor of the KL Tower, there was also an mini zoo. The animals that they have at the mini zoo are impressive including meerkats, otter, rabbits, snakes and others. They allow visitors to pet the animals which was a lot of fun.

Parrots...

Parrots again...White one talks a lot

Meerkats!

Ponies hidden from view...

I finished walking around KL Tower around 6.00 pm and time to push through the traffic back to Kondominium Kristal in Shah Alam.

I was looking forward for tonight because I will be meeting my old UiTM classmates who are staying in Shah Alam. Some are working and some are doing their Masters Degree. I was happy that we were able to meet up and talk about our life now and reminisce about our days as undergrads. Thank you Nysa, Wani, Fameza and T Rex (Athirah) for spending time with me. I miss you guys and all the others that were not able to be there.

From left: Nysa, Fameza, Wani, T Rex and Me

That is all the stories I have from Day 2 in KL. I sleepover at Kondominium Kristal for the night. There is no Day 3 entry as I practically just hang out at Shah Alam relaxing at Danial's home. Danial and I did went out to Danial's home in Setiawangsa because he left his CF2015 tickets there (-.-). Other than that, we technically did nothing. It was all chillin...

To be continued, Travel: KL - CF2015 Day 1 (19th Dec 2015)