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T-Fal Bliss Twin-Pack 2 Frypans, 20/24cm
T-Fal Bliss Twin-Pack 2 Frypans, 20/24cm

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect in every way., Jan 5 2012
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I bought these while they were on special.
I needed good frypans where I know the quality is top nothc and food will not stick.
T-Fal is a brand that does this with perfection and these smaller versions are no different.
Fun for quickly cooking eggs or small portion of foods.
Takes less space then those 30 cm frypans.

You know these are sold easily at 30$ and more a piece, so two for 15$ is simply a steal!

Dead Island
Dead Island
Offered by discounts
Price: CDN$ 13.44
37 used & new from CDN$ 10.99

3.0 out of 5 stars Depends on the type of gamer you are, Jan 4 2012
Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Dead Island (Video Game)
When I first got a look at the trailer back in summer 2010, I was in awe and amazed at this coming game.
I immediately preordered it, but later had to cancel because of financial problems.
4 months after its release, I finally got my hands on it for 30$ and after playing a few hours I am ever so happy to have not paif 60$ for it.

It is a definate clash between the popular Left4Dead and Dead Rising, hands down.
However it also reminded me of the old Resident Evil (back in Playstation 1)
Melee is nice but I got irritated when some attacks pass right through the zombies and I ended up with damages.
Challenging no doubt you can accept or decline several quests/tasks that are given to you.
What can I say? I just adored L4D and the tons of zombies and special zombies they were, while so far in Dead Island there isn't any hordes or that big difference.

I am disappointed because of the trailer and what you get is another zombie game that was misinterpreted.
I will still enjoy it no doubt, but much less than Left 4 Dead for sure. I'm that type of gamer that just loves to get to point A to point B and kill everything in my way, fast :)

Fullmetal Alchemist Box Set
Fullmetal Alchemist Box Set
by Hiromu Arakawa
Edition: Paperback
Price: CDN$ 137.93
11 used & new from CDN$ 137.93

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any fan of the series!, Jan 2 2012
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I loved the anime, whether it was Fullmetal Alchemist or the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
Picking up the entire manga set was a definate must but buying them individually proved to be more expensive than I could afford (although they are worth every penny!)
When Amazon offered it at a 50% discount, I could not resist purchasing this baby.

You do the math, 27 books for 110$ + taxes with Free Shipping. That is a steal plain and simple.
In addition you get a novel, the complete manga set of the series (unlike Bleach and Naruto that are just incomplete manga sets since they are still on-going series)
The case is amazing and draws attention, some friends of mine were impressed by it and it makes transporting them much easier when you think about it, especially if you are moving.

If you are a fan of the FMA and/or FMAB, GET IT! You will not regret this beautiful full set in your collection.

Kinect Sensor + Kinect Adventures Bundle [OFFICIAL]
Kinect Sensor + Kinect Adventures Bundle [OFFICIAL]
Offered by BEARDOS BAZAAR
Price: CDN$ 134.99

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Love it! But beware of the 2 extra games..., Jan 2 2012
Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
I bought the Kinect while it was on sale for 98$.
A true bargain plus I had 3 games with it.
My original idea was to simply use it to add some spice to my training routine.
Control free, easy, and I have between 4 to 6 feet of space and all works pretty great.

My true complaint is about the two extra games you get (Gunslinger thing and Fruit Ninja)
BEWARE that you do not have the actual physical game, but the codes to download them onto your xbox360. This can be a pain since I for one don't play or connect my xbox to the Internet because they charge 10$ a month ot use it. So I'm pretty much screwed about those two extra games that I can't access. Otehrwise if I could well I still have the problem that I actually have the xbox360 4 Gb hard drive, and each game takes 4,2 Gb of space. You do the math...

I love the kinect but I am angry that this was not better advertized that the two so called extra games were DOWNLOADED ONLY!

Futurama: Volume 6
Futurama: Volume 6
Price: CDN$ 21.98
22 used & new from CDN$ 21.68

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep 'em coming!, Jan 1 2012
This review is from: Futurama: Volume 6 (DVD)
When I first purchased my Futurama, I went on a marathon of watching it and only it. With Season 6 finally out, it is as good as it has been.

If you are a fan of the previous 5, Season 6 is definately a must and I hope they continue on making this show full of laughs!

Last episode which was the season's finale, was a bit different than what you'd normally expect but a nice devotion to previous old cartoon styles (Mickey Mouse anyone?)

Grab it now!

BIA Cordon Bleu Scoop Oval Baker (Ruby)
BIA Cordon Bleu Scoop Oval Baker (Ruby)
Price: CDN$ 21.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for lasagna meals no more stains on oven gloves!, Dec 19 2011
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I neded somethign that was high enough to cook things in. When I purchased the ramekin set and saw how great they were I grabbed this one as well.

Perfect for lasagna, non stick which was my issue when cooking in metal bakers. But the real positive point are the two handled sticking out. Easy to pick without your oven gloves getting soaded in liquid and cheese and sauce, which was always happening on other baker dishes.

Perfect in ever way :)

BIA Cordon Bleu Scoop 6 Ounces Ramekins (Ruby)
BIA Cordon Bleu Scoop 6 Ounces Ramekins (Ruby)

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect and most important non-stick!, Dec 19 2011
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I enjoy and loooove cooking. When I saw these were on special at 50% off, I decided to try them out since my other set was destroyed by my dog (my dog or cats threw them off (ramekins from danesco) the table which cracked and became unusable) Since Danesco no longer sold them I needed replacements.

Cordon Bleu was perfect for making individual desserts and small entrees. The color also made it more attrative. Nothing stick, simply let it soak for 30 minutes in hot water and wipe away! No struggle or hard washing, food easily wipes off.

I recommend them to anyone who like me, love to cook and don't mind the extra dishes to wash!

Nikita: The Complete First Season
Nikita: The Complete First Season
DVD ~ Maggie Q
Price: CDN$ 15.99
19 used & new from CDN$ 15.99

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Strange (when compared to the original series), Nov 9 2011
This 'remake' of the original Nikita series is good and strange in many ways. You definately need to NOT try to even compare this new Nikita to the old nikita or any of previous to the now characters. Many make that mistake and judge too fast this series because of that.

If you have an open mind and simply want to watch something 'new', you might be surprised and actually enjoy this remake series. In reality we start off when Nikita went offgrid and left Division. Division knows their operative is loose and continue their daily missions with in mind capturing/killing the only operative who escaped Division. Now in the past Nikita Series she had returned to finish with 4 seasons. So this is quite an interesting turn to how this new Nikita will manage.

A major noticeable flaw would be the character/actor of Michael. Of course we were used to someone who was as cold as ice, and had litterily no emotions. In the remake, it was quite noticeable this was not the case, he is neutral most times but sometimes shows 'emotions' such as worry and being ticked off. He actually smiles! It is a bit weird but oh well, I'll live with it.

Other characters are well played, my only complaint would be Birkoff's character, totally strange and I continually just want to smack him around.

As mentioned before I knew the "old Nikita series" so I am slightly comparing it. But even so I found the new series enjoyable to watch and sometimes entertaining. The plot and inner story that continues each episodes keeps us viewing coming back, otherwise I don't think this series would have continued for long. With that said keep an open mind, maybe you will like it and maybe you will spit on it.

It it worth watching and possibly buying, but at a reasonable price.

Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The First Avenger
DVD ~ Chris Evans
Price: CDN$ 24.99
15 used & new from CDN$ 11.47

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Uninteresting and Unrealistic, Nov 7 2011
Everyone has been telling me how this was by far the best 'Avenger' character movie so I decided to grab it... and unfortunately I should have left it at the store...

Story is easy. Small scranny guy wants to join the military to honor his country and all, can't get in because he doens't fit the physical side. He ends up crossing path with a research doctor that sees qualities as a human being and decides to try him out. Out of all the possible candidates he makes it through. In the mean time you have someone (Red Skull) that plans to take over the world! In the end, they end up sworn enemies and one must sacrifice in order to save the rest of the world (or at least a few states in this case)

Honestly, I was bored. I understand there is a need to develop the character and tell us his story into what he will become but this was slow paced for me. Among all movies that were made (Hulk, Iron Man and Thor) my less good movie was Thor, but even then I would eventually rewatch any of them without any problems. But For Captain America, not staying in my collection and not worth paying the 25$ for a stupid movie that clearly lacks a lot of stuff to make it into at least a good movie.

Hopefully in The Avengers coming out, the other 'heroes' will make up for Captain America's Shortcomings.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Different and Refreshing, Nov 6 2011
The trailer got me curious along with its cast members ans scenery. I went into this not expecting much other than being purely entertained and that is exactly what I got.

The type of directing and points of view remind me a bit of the movie Sin City and The Spirit. The story somewhat simple but at the same time the simplest things can be the best storylines to follow and enjoy.

The characters are played by well known actors and are great at prforming them. It was simply refreshing. Great action sequences, great martial art fights that aren't too pushed or out of this world. Simple and effective!

The world is one where the guns were banished and swords are now the weapon of choice. Story is you got someone that's the top boss of a sort of mafia thing and you have a japanese guy and a cowboy who go to this city for their own personal reasons. Under strange circumstances they actually end up teaming up together and go after the head boss.

Pure entertainment and very enjoyable.

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