MayThe4thSG @ Gardens By The Bay 4th May 2024

When I read the Gardens By The Bay was celebrating MayThe4thSG with a special Garden Rhapsody Star Wars edition, I wanted to visit again. It’s really special watching the light show display at the Supertree Grove, playing a melody of iconic Star Wars soundtracks that we Star Wars fans grew up listening to.

Here’s a short clip of some of the iconic Star Wars soundtracks that were part of the Garden Rhapsody Star Wars Edition at Supertree Grove. Watching the Star Wars light show display, listening to the soundtracks, it’s kind of nostalgic, and it’s really a nice light show display! 

@genghuitan #MayThe4thBeWithYou! It’s #MayThe4th, #StarWarsDay for #StarWars fans around the world. Celebrating #MayThe4thSG in #Singapore at #GardensByTheBay ♬ original sound – GengHui

After the Garden Rhapsody Star Wars Edition at Supertree Grove, some Star Wars fans stayed back, dressed in their Star Wars attire and lightsabers, posing and taking photos/videos of them with their lightsabers in action. 

MayThe4thSG @ Science Centre 5th May 2024

On Sunday 5th May, I went down to MayThe4thSG community celebration at Science Centre. From anything relating to Star Wars, from Star Wars artworks, Star Wars toys, Star Wars cosplay, 501st Legion – Singapore Garrison, lightsaber related stuff, toy photography exhibition by Plastic Singapore where my friend AikWee has some of this Star Wars toy photography works on display and for sale too!

With Isaac taking back his lightsaber from AikWee, I just have to get Isaac and AikWee to replicate some Star Wars scenes together! 

Return to Star Wars LEGO Photography

MayThe4thSG 2024 also marks my return to Star Wars LEGO Photography! My Star Wars LEGO toy photography took a hiatus. With the addition of a used Star Wars LEGO 75054 AT-AT into my collection, I am now ready to make a return to Star Wars LEGO Photography!

From the photo above, you would have guess which Star Wars scene that I am replicating with my LEGO Star Wars – Star Wars V – The Empire Strikes Back (Battle of Hoth scene). Other Star Wars scenes that I am looking to replicate are Rogue One and Star Wars VI – The Return of the Jedi (Battle of Endor). 

I also have other plans on creative fictional toy artworks on a LEGO airport scene with Star Wars all-terrain vehicles and starships, together with those machine and vehicles you see at an airport. Another idea would be AT-AT and AT-ST patrolling cities/neighbourhoods. 

Let’s see where my return to Star Wars LEGO photography is going to being this time round! Stay tuned to my social media channels for more updates!

Happy Star Wars Day 2024!

Happy Star Wars Day 2024 to all Star Wars fans! May The Force Be With You! 

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XM Studios flagship store occupies 19,000 square feet across the third floor of Kitchener Complex. More than just a premium lifestyle experience with over 300 prized statue collectibles conceptualised and designed in-house. This is a toys world for fans (regardless of your age) of Marvel, DC, Hasbro, Godzilla, and more. They include lifestyle products, apparel and collectibles to be released in phases following the launch. 

A space that serves as a platform to showcase the license products created by XM Studios since inception. Fans are able to get up close and personal beyond the screens and pages, exploring the different pods. You can have many photo opportunities with your favourite characters from Marvel, Disney, DC, Transformers, Godzilla and more.

Minister of State, Mr Alvin Tan grace the official opening event on 22nd March 2022. Along with other distinguished guests and media, we were treated to an awesome galore of artworks on display. I was blown away by the number of collectible statues, designs, concepts and artworks. I was brought back to my childhood days, comic reading days, even though I wasn’t much of a figurines collector. Let me bring you on a short tour  of XM Store through my visual stories. 

Specially for the launch of XM Store

Specially for the launch of the XM Store, several never seen before statue collectibles are making an appearance.

• Spider Man – Absolute Carnage 
• Highly anticipated Avengers – Maestro (Exclusive) inspired by Marvel characters
• DC’s Death Metal – Batman Who Laughs

For Transformers fans (If you are a 1st generation fan) 

First and foremost, let me start off introducing Transformers. I am a 1st generation Transformers fan and XM Studios showcase the original and true Transformers (1st generation). 

So much childhood memories came back from my days watching Transformers cartoons. If you are a 1st generation Transformers fan like me, go up close and view the Transformers on display, you will be blown away by Optimus Prime and Megatron 1/3 scale figurines. 

No further words needed to explain required, if you are a 1st generation Transformers fan.

For Marvel fans

Marvel fans, we know how huge this Marvel universe is! Marvel fans, you now can have the opportunity to be up close and personal with your favourite Marvel character such as Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine and many more. Avengers fans, spot Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and many more on showcase. XM Studio’s largest 1:3 scale statue every produced, the War Machine, will also be displayed at the Launchpad.

For DC fans

DC fans, you are not forgotten. Don’t miss the DC-themed pod that houses XM Studios unique Samurai line, a creative collaboration between Warner Bros, Consumer Products and XM Studios, featuring Batman Shogun, Joker Orochi, Catwoman and more.

For fans into Ultraman, Sanrio, Godzilla, Star Wars

If you love Ultraman, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, you can find them there as well! There are Star Wars too, although I hope to view more Star Wars figurines and vehicles in the future since I am a Star Wars fan!

UNIC

A lifestyle space featuring uniquely curated items sourced from around the world. This will house limited edition and vintage designer items as well streetwear brands.

Events @ XM

If you wish to hold events, you can consider this venue too, suitable for themed product launches, team meetings and pop-ups.

99 Coffee and Gelato Bar

When you finished viewing and shopping at XM Store, you have to take a rest break at their 99 Coffee and Gelato Bar. The best combination of delicious flavours of artisanal gelato and quality speciality coffee awaits you. Don’t miss this!

XM Store

Address: Level 3 Kitchener Complex, 809 French Road, Singapore 200809

Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays 11am to 8pm, Saturdays and Sunday, 10am to 8pm

Contact Number: 6797 2800

For more information, please visit www.xm-studios.com

XM Store will be open from 23rd March 2022. For fellow anime, pop culture, movies fans, you have to make a pilgrimage visit, get up close and personal, immerse yourself and be with your favourite characters from Marvel, Disney, DC, Transformers, Godzilla and more.

I am planning to return again for a visit, slowly explore each and every artworks on display at XM Studios. This is also for my nostalgia memories, to relive my childhood days. 

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Enjoy 35% off all products on www.sudio.com/sg with my coupon code: GengHui35. 

Just for you folks in Singapore, there will be additional discount on the earphone and you can purchase the Sudio Tolv at an amazing price of SGD$89.17 after using my discount coupon code so that would a total of 43.5% discount! (from 23rd November to 30th November) 

Introducing the Sudio Tolv earphones that I am featuring inside this article! Let me share with you a little bit more about the Sudio Tolv below:

• 35 hours of battery life, 7 hours in a single charge
• New graphene driver for top notch sound quality
• Automatic pairing
• Siri and Google Assistant compatible 

Do check out this trendy, colourful , comfortable and easy to use Sudio Tolv earphones! They make nice gifts too with six different colours to choose from! 

Thanks to photographer Isaac Ong for helping me with the Sudio Tolv earphones portraiture and product photo shoot, shot with Canon EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless camera with RF70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens.

Be a part of Sudio Moments with Sudio shaping sound and enjoy the world of music together with fellow audiophiles around the world!

I have reviewed the following Sudio earphones earlier this year, Sudio FEM True Wireless Earphones, Sudio ETT True Wireless Earphones with ANC and Sudio Elva Earphones! Do check the photography stories that I produced and published earlier with those Sudio earphones! I have also published reviews on the Sudio FEM True Wireless Earphones, Sudio ETT True Wireless Earphones with ANC and Sudio Elva Earphones on my technology and business portal/blog, do visit and check out my audio and aesthetics review on the earphones!

The Sudio Tolv x Star Wars Lego mini-figures were shot by yours truly with the Canon EOS R6 with RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens, thanks to my cousin for her creative direction and input. Keep a lookout for my upcoming review articles, Canon EOS R6, RF70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM and RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lenses.

A TGH Photography x Canon EOS R6 Explorer Series Production.  

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Let There Be Light with the Sonnenglas Solar Lantern! Both the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones and Sonnenglas Solar Lantern combined their powers to produce an aura and influence, bringing working professionals as well as audiophiles towards them. The Old and New Republic of Star Wars Lego made their presence felt too, tapping on the quality of their audio communications and light.

Introducing the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones! Check out my review article on the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones that I published on my technology and business portal/blog! 

I also decided to model with the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones for an outdoor shoot, photos were shot by fellow EOS World Community Ambassador Isaac Ong, using my Canon EOS RP with RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens that I am currently reviewing.

Combining my technology writing with product and toys photography, using a fun and fictional  story telling method, giving my reviews a new fresh approach. Keep a lookout for my consumer technology gadgets review and their toy stories!

A TGH Photography x Canon EOS RP Explorer Series Production.

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Different groups from the galaxy system rushed down towards the Sonnenglas galaxy, the Rebel Alliance, the Empire and small independent groups converged onto the Sudio Elva with their troops and all-terrain walkers. As they started exploring, how can they unleash the power of the Sudio Elva?

Guided by the beacon of light from the Sonnenglas galaxy, they proposed to work together for a common goal. Putting their differences and allegiances aside, combining their forces and finally unleashing the Sudio Elva earphones to the world. 

Introducing the Sudio Elva earphones! Check out my review article on the Sudio Elva earphones that I published on my technology and business portal/blog! 

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Music is a universal language, the Force is Strong in the world of music, that is sensed and discovered inside the Sudio Ett that was recently introduced to the audio world.

The clone troopers and storm troopers were ordered to transport the Sudio Ett back to base for the audio and technology review and tests. However, they were attracted by the Music and decided to defy orders, opening up the Sudio Ett and discovering the world of Sudio and music.

They are awed by Sudio’s Ett aesthetically beautiful design, minimalist and elegant, rooted in Swedish music that continues to move music lovers around the world today.

So they say, thank you for the #SudioMoments music!

Photographs shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera with EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens that I am currently reviewing. Do keep a look out for my upcoming Canon EOS M6 Mark II review!

A special TGH Photography x Canon EOS M6 Mark II Explorer Series Production.

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There is a new pair of true wireless earbuds in the galaxy, the Jabra Elite 75t has now arrived on our shores. Star Wars Lego Clone Troopers have been activated to pick up the gadget and escort it back to base for communication and audio testing.

Under heavy clone troopers security protection, the Jabra Elite 75t is unloaded, unboxed and transferred inside the base for testing and review.

Putting the Jabra Elite 75t through the paces, tests and scenarios, how would the review turn out? If you are interested to know more about the Jabra Elite 75t, do visit and check out my Jabra Elite 75t technology and audio review!

Photographs shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera with EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens that I am currently reviewing. Do keep a look out for my upcoming Canon EOS M6 Mark II review!

A special TGH Photography x Canon EOS M6 Mark II Explorer Series Production.

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This is also the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars V – The Empire Strikes Back that was released in 1980, probably the fan’s favourite Star Wars from the Star Wars Trilogy. Personally, the Battle of Hoth movie scene from The Empire Strikes Back, is one of my favourite Star Wars scenes. I previously wanted to replicate this scene with my Lego Star Wars collection, however, this scene requires a lot more Star Wars Lego sets and Lego mini figures especially the Snowtroopers and Rebel Alliance!

Therefore, I decided to bring out my current collection of Star Wars Lego, created a small setup on my bed, of the Battle of Hoth scene from The Empire Strikes Back, shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera that I am currently reviewing. While it can’t be compared to the big projects done by hardcore Star Wars fans, nevertheless, I enjoyed my fun toy photography time with my Star Wars Lego again using my Canon digital cameras!

Since I am doing a special theme of Star Wars Lego toy photography with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, let’s create some my own Star Wars stories/scenes from my Lego collection.

In this period of the extended circuit breaker, this toy photography with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II brought fun and joy in the midst of restrictions, stress and pressure arising from the Covid-19 situation. Do keep a lookout for my Canon EOS M6 Mark II review article!

May the Force be with You on May the 4th 2020. take care and be safe, in time to come, our life would slowly get back to normal soon when the extended circuit breaker is lifted.

A New Hope awaits all of us.

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I currently have a few Moleskine notebooks, they are special and limited editions, two from Canon and one from LG. They were more than just gifts from the two major brands and I am only currently using the Canon Moleskine notebook, the other two are still wrapped up!

During a recent event in Singapore, I was introduced to Moleskine, celebrating M for Movers, of ideas and creativity, the movers life journey in a modern world today, with changes to working, travel, creativity and expression. Along with the wider world of Moleskine’s family of products, embarking on the Moleskine Creative Trail in Singapore and an introduction to urban sketching with Paul Wang.

In this article, I would be introducing you to Moleskine’s family of products for movers and creators.

Moleskine Bag Collections

First and foremost, I have never known that Moleskine has bag collections! When they introduced their Moleskine Bag Collections, I was amazed and pretty impressed by their bags collection, range and designs!

Moleskine Bag Collections

First and foremost, I have never known that Moleskine has bag collections! When they introduced their Moleskine Bag Collections, I was amazed and pretty impressed by their bags collection, range and designs!

The Metro Collection

The contemporary bags collection, clean urban design and modern technology feel. While it may not look that big in size, they can pack in technology gadgets such as a 15inch laptop along with your other creative stuff. The water-resistant nylon casing and padded pockets protect your gadgets and tools.The embossed honeycomb lining and subtle reflective details shines a light to the Mover on every part of their creative journeys. For the Movers, there is a My Moleskine Notes Pocket, for you to store your memories, ideas, thoughts, dreams, intimate moments during your Movers creative journey.

Price:

Metro backpack: SGD$220

Metro slim backpack: SGD$190

Metro vertical device bag: SGD$170

Moleskine Classic Bag Collection

This series was first designed by Giulio Iacchetti in 2011, for the minimalist Mover, aesthetic and beautiful. There is the Classic Leather Collection, for Movers who love both leather material and design with great functionality and ergonomics. For this bag collection, the corners are rounded, just like the classic legendary Moleskine notebook and each bag carries the time honoured “in case of loss” notice in the interior. More than just a classic bag for the Movers to store their creative tools while traveling, they are also the secret places to keep your memories, ideas, thoughts, dreams, intimate moments during your Movers creative journey.

Price:

Classic leather backpack: SGD$320

Classic leather device bag: SGD$250

Classic leather pro backpack: SGD$390

Moleskine Go Shopper Collection (newly launched in October 2019)

The artist/doodle/sketcher in you, would love this self-customisable Moleskine Go Shopper. With this bag, you can draw, doodle and write on its surface, telling your stories, thoughts, ideas and moments through your artworks, whereby you can stamp your artistic mark on this special bag.

Price:

SGD$41

Moleskine Art Collection

The world of notebook journaling has now expanded with the watercolour notebook, along with the watercolour block and pencils.

Watercolour Notebook

This watercolour notebook is made using cold-pressed cotton-blend paper and they can handle plenty of water on both sides of the paper. Just like the classic Moleskine notebook design, rounded corners, a ribbon bookmark and matching elastic closure, you can now have the creative freedom to write, sketch, draw, colour each and every page with your words, moments, thoughts, drawings, sketches and paintings, whenever you are on the move, at a location creating artworks or when you have an inspiration or idea coming into you.

Watercolour Block

The Watercolour Block is the ultimate companion for the creative artist as you strive to capture the inspiration, the moment, whether you are indoors or outdoors on the move. They features a strong backing support and high quality detachable pages that allows you to unleash your creativity and talents while on the move.

Price:

Large: SGD$40

XL: SGD$61

23×31: SGD$61

Watercolour Pencils

Bring beautiful colours into your inspiring works with Moleskine Watercolour pencils, through your drawing, sketching and colouring. Featuring 12 Moleskine Watercolour pencils a set, it’s time to unleash the creative artist in you! Add some water to create light washes and moments as you draw, design, sketch and colour.

Price:

City Travel Palette SGD$60

Moleskine Limited Edition Collections (Launching Soon)

Most of us would know Moleskine for their classic notebooks and if you are a fan of James Bond 007 or Star Wars, you have to take a look at them!

007 Limited Edition Notebook Collection

There is something special inside 007 limited edition notebook, there are two limited edition notebooks. Each chapter in the story celebrates James Bond’s resourceful spirit and skilful mastery of knowledge. Each notebook also comes with a set of 25 tickets inspired by over 50 years of Bond films.

Price:

SGD$60

Star Wars Notebook and Planner Collection

If you are a Star Wars fan, this collection would definitely interest you! This Star Wars Notebook and Planner Collection pays tribute to Star Wars. Which side are you on, the Jedi or the Dark Side?

Each notebook/planner inside this collection includes the distinctive Moleskine design features, such as the colour-coordinated elastic closure, expandable back pocket for your notes and thoughts, a matching bookmark ribbon and filled with graphics on the front and back endpapers, a themed paperbound B-Side and special sticker inserts.

May the Force be with You, creative, inspirational, artistic and talented Movers of Moleskine!

Price:

Notebook: SGD$60

Planner:

Pocket size: SGD$37

Large size: SGD$45

For more information on Moleskine products and where you can purchase them, visit Moleskine.com

Moleskine Creative Trail in Singapore

Coming soon, keep a lookout for the second part of this article, learning how to draw and sketch with Moleskine Watercolour Notebook and Watercolour Pencils, my personal experiences, stories from Moleskine Creative Trail in Singapore, plans and inspiration to further expand my personal movement of photography, writing, prints, notebook journaling with Moleskine for my personal photography projects (documentary, travel)

Would the M for Movers by Moleskine, be the final piece of the puzzle of my photography,  notebook journaling along with my photography prints, sketching, drawing and painting?

* Thank you Moleskine and Burson Cohn & Wolfe for the invitation *

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For all the Star Wars fans out there, the new and younger ones, the older and loyal ones, everyone of us had been eagerly and anxiously waiting for the official launch of Star Wars VII – The Force Awakens in December 2015. Star Wars fans in Singapore were given an awesome surprise with Star Wars “flying” and landing inside Singapore Changi Airport! Two iconic and well known Star Wars starfighters made an appearance at Singapore Changi Airport, the X-Wing Starfighter at Terminal 3 and TIE Fighter at Terminal 2 for Star Wars at Changi!

A big time Star Wars fan like me, I was jumping with joy and excitement when I read the news of the life sized Star Wars fighters “flying” into Singapore! For many of the Star Wars fans, I am pretty sure they would make the trip to Changi Airport and photograph the X-Wing Starfighter and TIE Fighter! On a Saturday evening, I was going to send my friend Deborah off at the airport and decided to photograph the TIE Fighter and X-Wing Starfighter before meeting my friend Deborah.

It was an amazing experience, quite up close and personal to the life sized TIE Fighter and X-Wing Starfighter. While the background scenes weren’t exactly Hoth, Yavin or Endor, it felt great, nostalgic and exciting! There were quite a number of people at Terminal 2 and 3, taking photos of the TIE Fighter and X-Wing Starfighter, while waiting for their flight or just arriving into Singapore.

Sometimes, no words are needed for Star Wars fans. We just loved to be there and be up close to the two life sized Star Wars fighters. Let my Star Wars at Changi photographs collection do the talking!

May The Force Be With You! Always! 

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