[Updated] Celebrate Christmas With Pikachu & Eevee

Hi Huneybees,

PIKACHU! I Choose YOU!

Actually, I can't decide between Pikachu and Eevee. They are super adorable and if you are big Pokémon fans like hubby and me, you must head on over to the M Malls in Singapore, as Pikachu and Eevee make special appearances at the malls this December!

Amk Hub, Jurong Point and Thomson Plaza are all decked in Pokémon-themed decorations and packed with fun-filled activities and performances for the lovers of this all-time favourite game and cartoon series. 

If you have been liking those viral Pikachu dancing videos, you will be in for a treat as for the first time a group of Pikachu-s and Eevee-s come together for a debut appearance at all of the 3 mentioned malls. You can even have the chance to pose and snap selfies with them!

Check out the super adorable video below...

Whilst waiting for the special show, kids, and fans can also take part in the carnival games. Simply spend $30 ($30 at NTUC Fairprice / Fairprice Xtra / Fairprice Finest) to redeem a game pass entry into the Pokémon themed carnival at the atrium of the malls. 

There's also a Pokémon Quiz Rally card where you can find specific answers around the malls to receive a little prize.

Each mall has different Pokémon Decorations, spot the many Instagram-worthy displays around the malls as well as the mega-sized Pikachu. 

Something special at AMK Hub is the Uncle Ringo fun-fair rides. From spinning teacups to the swashbuckling pirate ship ride, you can start your carnival adventure with a purchased $5 ticket.

Lastly, calling all trainers! In lieu of Nintendo's latest new role-playing video game on Nintendo Switch - Let's Go Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee, there are also booths set at the malls for you to try your hand on the game before deciding to purchase the games.

Shopping at these malls also has its perks and here are some of the promotions...

Gift-with-Purchase: Exclusive Pokémon Gift Wrapper (From 16 Nov 2018 onwards) 

Wrap your gifts with a touch of Pikachu and friends! Redeem a set of exclusive Pokémon-themed gift wrapper and game booklet with $80 spent ($120 at NTUC Fairprice / FairPrice Xtra FairPrice Finest). Whilst stocks last!

Gift-with-Purchase: Limited Edition Pokémon Tumblers (16 Nov to 26 Dec 2018) 

This Christmas, get toasty and sip on a warm drink in the limited Edition Pokémon Tumblers! Shoppers can redeem the limited Edition Pokémon Tumblers with every $160 spent ($240 at NTUC FairPrice / FairPrice Xtra) – in a maximum of 3 combined same-day receipts. There will be 6 exclusive designs to collect, whilst stocks last!

Gift-with-Purchase: Exclusive Pokémon Plushies (3 to 26 Dec 2018) 

Christmas means more cuddles! Spend $300 ($450 at FairPrice Xtra / FairPrice Finest) to redeem a special Pokémon Christmas plushie exclusive to M Malls only – in a maximum of 4 combined same-day receipts. There will be 2 exclusive designs to collect, whilst stocks last!

The timings for the Pokémon themed events are as shown above. There's also workshops for the fans to bring home a part of the memory...

DIY Workshops - learn how to make pencil cases and snow globes

If you’ve got kids tagging along with you to soak in the Pokémon-themed festivities, check out the Pencil Case and Snow Globe Making workshops. Entry fee for the workshops is $10/pax, or if you’re using the M Malls app, accumulate 5,000 M Points and top up a balance of $5.

Pencil Case Making

• AMK Hub: 15 Dec, 2PM-3PM
• Jurong Point: 16 Dec, 1PM-2PM
• Thomson Plaza: 16 Dec, 12PM-1PM

Snow Globe Making

• AMK Hub: 16 Dec, 2PM-3PM
• Jurong Point: 22 Dec, 1PM-2PM
• Thomson Plaza: 23 Dec, 2PM-3PM

So, let's get shopping this weekend!

See you there at the malls! =)

For more information on M Malls, please visit here.

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I Am So Looking Forward To STGCC 2018!

Hi Huneybees,

The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) is back on 8th and 9th of September at Marina Bay Sands Singapore and I am so excited!

STGCC has always been an important annual event for yours truly Queen Bee and myself as we both are big fans of illustrated arts.

Having Japanese Manga & Anime coming under one roof with American Comics & Cartoon, STGCC is the Comic Con with a twist to us in Singapore...the largest pop culture convention, a must-go event for fans to meet up with some of the famous illustrators, creators, voice actors, including:

Works by Agnes Garbowska including My Little Pony (left) and DC Super Hero Girls

• My Little Pony’s artist Agnes Garbowska from Canada will be making a return. Known for her whimsical watercolour aesthetic, she is also behind one of three unique STGCC official programme guides' comic variant cover designs!

Emmy award writer and illustrator, Frank Cho, is the cover artist for Batman at DC Comics

• Comic book writer and artist Frank Cho from USA, known for his works for Shanna the She-Devil, Mighty Avengers and Hulk is back for his second year.


• Veteran voice actress Kana Ueda from Japan, who has voiced prominent characters in popular anime series such as Rin Tohsaka (Fate Series) and Hayate Yagami (Nanoha Series) will be making her Southeast Asian debut.


• Marvel Studios’ Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding from USA, a bonafide superhero alumnus with titles such as Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther to his credit.


• Comic artist David Finch from Canada who has contributed to notable Marvel and DC Comics titles such as Batman, New Avengers, Moon Knight, Ultimatum, and Wonder Woman. 


• Eisner-nominated comic illustrator and designer Mark Brooks from UK who recently unveiled his uber-cool rendition of the Batmobile for the Detective Comics.


• Character designer Range Murata (むらた れんじ) from Japan, known for anime series such as Blue Submarine No.6, LASTEXILE, Shangri-La. 


• Musical artist and composer YUC’e from Japan, who has contributed to rhythm games such as beatmania IIDX and SEGA’s CHUNITHM. 

Also, sharing the stage is Good Game Experience (GGXP) zone, which returns for a second tie-up with STGCC 2018, after a successful last year. With Singapore Qualifier to World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) - also touted as the Olympics of esports - to be held at GGXP, I am expecting hardcore gamers battling it out via games such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Dota 2, Starcraft II and Vainglory for a spot to compete at the Regional Finals in Kuala Lumpur, and subsequently at the Global Finals in Shanghai for a cool prize pool of USD 5.5 million!

Trading card gamers and tabletop gamers will also not be left out as there are sections within GGXP reserved for card titles such as Pokemon GO and Dragon Ball Super Card Game as well as tabletop games like Team Yankee, TANKS!, Warhammer and X-Wing: Miniatures. 

As a huge LEGO fan, I am so excited to learn that STGCC this year has partnered with the Danish toy building brick maker to bring an exclusive remarkable LEGO brick displays, assembling activities and competition to the visitors.

The main highlights at the LEGO zone will be Harry Potter and Voltron: Defender of the Universe. While I'm not a Harry Potter fan and hence will not be interested to get one of those limited quantity of the whopping 6,000 LEGO pieces of Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (71043) that will be available at STGCC as part of the set's official release on 1st September 2018 nor the Harry Potter brickheadz x Go Brick Me collections, but as a Lego builder, I am still looking forward to visiting the Hogwarts campus at the event as it will be constructed entirely from LEGO bricks!

When LEGO announced that it was releasing the largest LEGO Ideas set to date -Voltron (21311) at 2,321 LEGO pieces - on 1st August 2018, it has bought much nostalgia to many adult LEGO fans who had caught the 1984-1985 cartoon: Voltron: Defender of the Universe. Apart from screening episodes of the Voltron: Defender of the Universe on big screens during STGCC, five (5) interactive Voltron-themed lion figurines that transform into robotic lions will be also be unveiled.

Last but not least, for cosplayers who are blessed with nimble fingers, SINGER® Sewing Company’s Experience Zone will be at STGCC for fans to assemble their own superhero outfits, with up to 1,000 complimentary capes provided.

STGCC INFORMATION  

Date: 8 & 9 September 

Time: 10am - 8pm daily 

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo, Halls D, E, F  

For more information on ticketing, do visit https://www.singaporetgcc.com/en-gb/Tickets.html for more promotions and discounts!

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SK-II Limited Edition Multi-Coloured Phoenix Facial Treatment Essence Is Here To Transform Your Skin This CNY

Hi Huneybees,

With Christmas and New Year arriving soon and Chinese New Year just round the corner, I bet you must be busy running around town to get your chores done. Whilst you are sourcing presents and auspicious charms and decorations to spruce up your house and wardrobe, don't forget about skin!

Who doesn't want to be in tip-top skin condition so that you can glow and "show off" your beauty alongside your brand new wardrobe collection right?

The SK-II Limited Edition Multi-Coloured Phoenix Facial Treatment Essence is retailing at SGD$259 for 230ml.

This year, the well-known miracle essence - SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence don on a gorgeous multi-coloured phoenix design that created using the Suminagashi technique. It is the Japanese art of paper marbling, believing that 'there is no wrong drop' in the art form, each dot of ink and swirl creates a unique art piece.

Which brings across a special message this Chinese New Year - there are no boundaries and restrictions in life and that we hold the power to determine what the outcomes will become. Together with the majestic phoenix design, SK-II wishes for us to transform and rebirth this 2017.

I've been a user and fan of the Facial Treatment Essence and this year, I won't miss the chance to collect this gorgeous bottle too! There's no better time to change your skin destiny, than with the arrival of a new lunar year! Let's #changedestiny !

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Conquer Your Fear With Samsung #BeFearless Campaign

Hi Huneybees,

Ever wanted to bungee off a suspending bridge into the valleys, scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge or give a talk like Steve Jobs in front of a huge crowd, but never had the courage to do? If your fear of heights and fear of public speaking is holding you back, check out Samsung's latest #BeFearless campaign. That might just help you conquer that fear and allow you to fulfill that dream of yours...

The #BeFearless campaign is an initiative targeted at helping millennials overcome their fears to unleash their fullest potential with the help of VR technology. This year’s campaign focuses on two common fears – fear of heights and fear of public speaking, and millennials will be able to participate in a series of trainings using Samsung’s #BeFearless VR app to help them overcome their fear.

VR is taking over the world and now it can put to another use other than gaming!

The #BeFearless VR app is develoed by Samsung together with medical professionals at the Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Hospital in South Korea with a success rate of nearly 90 percent was achieved in reducing 82 participants’ anxiety from public speaking and heights through the #BeFearless VR training.

There are a few situation levels with different difficulty levels in the app to help in our fear conquering process. See videos for the scenarios possible.

As part of the programme, Samsung is partnering with experts and trainers from organisations such as the Public Speaking Academy of Singapore to determine the progress that participants have made in overcoming their fear. Two finalists, one per fear, who achieved the greatest inroads in unleashing their potential will join the #BeFearless global finale to be held in New York.

If you are interested to participate, simply to submit a story sharing what you hope to achieve should you overcome your fear on the #BeFearless official site at www.samsung.com/sg/launchingpeople.

Registration closes on 4 January 2017 and 10 finalists, five per fear, will be shortlisted to take part in a five-week training programme. The 10 finalists will each receive a set of Samsung products consisting of a Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung Gear VR and Samsung Gear S3.

In addition, one story submission per week from 8 December 2016 to 4 January 2017 will be selected for feature on Samsung’s social channels. Featured submissions stand to win a set a Samsung Gear S3.

Campaign Mechanics

From 8 December 2016, individuals can submit their story, sharing what they hope to achieve from overcoming their fear. Ten finalists – five per fear – will be shortlisted after the close of the submission period. The selected finalists will take part in a five-week VR training programme.

The campaign is also partnering with experts and trainers from organisations such as the Public Speaking Academy (http://publicspeakingacademy.com.sg/) to evaluate and determine the progress that participants have made in overcoming their fear.

For more information on #BeFearless, please visit www.samsung.com/sg/launchingpeople.

Participation Guidelines

• The #BeFearless campaign will be open for participation to individuals above the age of 18 with a genuine fear of heights or public speaking
• Interested individuals will need to share what they hope to achieve should they overcome their fear on the #BeFearless official site at www.samsung.com/sg/launchingpeople.

Prizes

• The ten finalists will each receive a set of Samsung products upon completion of the training programme comprising of Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung Gear VR and Samsung Gear S3
• One story submission will also be selected weekly from 8 December 2016 to 4 January 2017, to be featured on Samsung Singapore’s social media platforms (featured submissions will be rewarded with a Samsung Gear S3)

Campaign VR Experience for Consumers

From 19 December 2016, consumers can visit the Samsung Experience Store at VivoCity during opening hours to immerse themselves in the #BeFearless VR experience. Additionally, consumers can also try out the #BeFearless VR training programme through the #BeFearless VR app, available for free download from the Oculus Gear VR Store.

All the best to you guys and let's #BeFearless !

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Come Celebrate Starbucks' 20th tomorrow!

Hi Huneybees,

Tomorrow, on 14^th December 2016, Starbucks Singapore will be celebrating a key milestone of 20 years in Singapore. As the second market to open in Asia, Singapore has been an important part of Starbucks international momentum since 1996.

Celebrations will be held at Starbucks Liat Towers (the very first Starbucks Singapore that opened 20 years ago, in 1996), from 11 am to 8 pm. During the celebrations, customers will be treated to Singapore-inspired Frappuccinos specially created for the day, enjoy complimentary Starbucks Teavana mocktails, as well as leave messages on the very first store and take photos to commemorate the moment. *The first 20 customers of every hour will be entitled to a complimentary Frappuccino.

Sip on Singapore-inspired Frappuccinos* specially created for the day

·         Enjoy Starbuck® Teavana™ mocktail samples on the house

·         Collect a Starbucks reusable cup and make it your own by having it

    customized by local artists on-site, while stocks last

·         Leave your well-wishes or a favorite Starbucks memories on the store

·         Capture Instagram-worthy pictures and pick up your insta-print

                simply by tagging #StarbucksSG #sbsg20

Doodle artists will also be on-site to capture the moment and this will be a chance for you to be featured on an artwork that will live for years to come!

My Starbucks Rewards Members’ Offers

The first 500 MSR customers to spend $50 and more at Starbucks Liat Towers on 14th December get to walk away with an exclusive limited edition Starbucks Card for free!

Additionally on 14^th December, be rewarded with 20 Bonus Stars with every $20 spend, or delight in a buy-one-get-one promotion on all Christmas beverages – Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Toffee Nut Latte and the Teavana™ Red Ribbon Green Tea Latte!

REDEEMABLE WHEN YOU PAY WITH YOUR STARBUCKS CARD
*1-for-1 Treat on Toffee Nut Latte, Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha and Teavana™ Red Ribbon Green Tea Latte (hot, iced and frappuccino®) is valid on 14 Dec 2016 till 2359hrs, across all Starbucks Singapore stores (except Changi Airport stores other than Terminal 1 Arrival Hall). Available in Tall, Grande, Venti-sized only. Complimentary drink given will be that of the lower priced. Limited to one voucher per member, valid for one-time use only. Voucher will be credited into your registered account (prevaricator_84@hotmail.com). Offer is exclusive to your Starbucks account and non-transferable. Not valid with any other promotions or privileges. Other terms and conditions apply.

Additionally, from the 12^th to 18^th December 2016, purchase all regular-priced Starbucks retail coffee, tea and merchandise for your loved ones at 20% off – just in time for Christmas!

*Terms and conditions may apply.

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Star Wars Rogue One Collection By Royal Selangor

Hi Huneybees,

On 29th November, Royal Selangor hosted a Appreciation Night at Suntec City in Singapore. This was to celebrate the launch of its new Star Wars pewter collection, in coincide with the upcoming Star Wars movie "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story".

While guests were treated to a hand-on session to create their own pewter bowl as memento, creating lots of "Clinks" and " Dings" throughout the event, none missed the great opportunity to view up close the stars of this new Royal Selangor Star Wars Rogue One collection : Chirrut Îmwe, the blind warrior monk and Baze Malbus, his hard-bitten soldier friend. These well crafted, durable and timeless pewter figurines are each priced at SGD450.

Limited Edition Chirrut Îmwe Figurine is 185mm (L) x 110mm (W) x 160mm (H)

There are only 5000 pieces of Baze Malbus figurine worldworld.

Death Trooper is available at SGD170 and can either pre-order online or purchase in store

Joining them in this new collection was the Death Trooper, the elite variant of the Empire’s Stormtrooper, as well as popular characters from The Force Awakens, such as BB-8, Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma plus an X-wing keepsake token.

I really like the design of Kylo Ren figurine from the Star Wars movie The Force Awakens!

X-wing keepsake token is a great gift to any die-hard Star Wars fan for this Christmas!

Be sure to visit the Royal Selangor pop-up store at Suntec West Atrium by 4th December 2016 to take part in the Snap, Post & Win contest by taking a photo with the life size Han Solo in Carbonite and upload to either Facebook or Instagram using #starwarsxroyalselangor and remember to check-into Royal Selangor Suntec City!

Have a beautiful Sunday!

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Each-A-Cup Launches 3 New Drinks For Christmas

Hi Huneybees,

Fellow Bubble Tea Lovers! If you like to try different new flavours or special bubble teas, you are in for a treat! Each-A-Cup has launched 3 new flavours in line with their motto 'Drink Good, Feel Good' to share with their fans.

I dropped by their branch in Kallang Leisure Park to try out the drinks. The welcoming bright orange store caught my attention amongst the eateries in the area, with whiffs of fragrant tea, drawing me close to the store.

That's because their tea is brewed in front of the customer within 60 seconds of ordering; and using a revolutionary and unique Tea Presso brewing method of tea extraction from Taiwan, you can enjoy fresh fragrant tea before your eyes.

Tea Presso technology is used for the lighter tea selections on the menu, like Milk Tea, Jasmine Milk Tea, Earl Gret Milk Tea and Jasmine Green Tea, are Tea Master brewed, placed in warmers and dispensed within 3 hours.

Also, what draws Each-A-Cup apart from other bubble tea stores is that they use premium tea leaves and tapioca pearls imported directly from the industry's best suppliers in Taiwan in their drinks. I find their 'bubbles' super chewy!

So let's get to the festive drinks. First up is the Four Seasons Macchiato. This one you can taste the perfect brewed tea and is the healthiest out of the 3 drinks. Matching Jadeite Tea with Creme and Matcha, not only is it refreshing, but also promotes health benefits  like aiding in digestion and boosting metabolism rate!

The tea leaf motif kinda reminds me of Pokemon Go. Hehehehe...

Next is the Matcha Azuki Freeze. I think this makes a great summer drink, but with its slight green tinge and red Azuki Beans, it is pretty fit for Christmas too. I was told that this drink improve heart, weight and muscle mass too!

Personally, I find it a little too sweet, but if you are one with a sweet tooth, you can give it a try. But what draws my attention to the drink is the matcha powder (special recipe that can't be disclosed) that sprinkled on top, it has a slight tea bitterness to it, but when I scooped it with the whip cream, they make such a perfect dessert! 

Lastly, is a drink that I find pretty unique - Cranberry Coffee Freeze with Nata de Coco. Having Christmas in thought, cranberries are used to usher in the festive mood, together with their anti-oxidant properties, I think ladies will like it.

What's special is that they used cranberry tea to create the cranberry taste instead of syrup, and that blend pretty well with coffee. There were lovers and there were haters of this drink, some said it's a little cough syrup-y, but I find that it's a nice blend and is not too sweet even though there are chunks of Nata de Coco. Let me know what do you think, when you've tried it... 

The Matcha Azuki Freeze, Cranberry Coffee Freeze with Nata de Coco and Four Seasons Macchiato are now available at all Each-A-Cup outlets in 700ml, from now till end of Jan 2017. Of course, apart from these festive specials, you can still enjoy their wide range of popular coffee and ice-blended drinks on the menu .

For more information, visit www.each-a-cup.com. 

Have a Merry Bubble Tea Time with your friends and family! 

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