A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Sep 2018 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra #1800thPost

Hi Friends, 

September is the start of the Spring season in Johannesburg, South Africa and it's the best season with pleasant weather and greenery all around. It's my 1800th post which I always wanted to cross since a long time and finally, it's happening today on 12th Sep 2019. 2019 has been a wonderful year so far and I am totally in love with myself and in 2018 - I had too much to work with those brands which didn't give me anything back for all my hard work and efforts. This year my decision to do only those brands which values me back is going ok, no so good as I wanted but I am happy with this decision as I continue to hold the same. 

1. The Importance of Hygiene for your Mobile Device with #Whoosh! @Gammatek - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/the-importance-of-hygiene-for-your.html -  I have been using the product since it's launch and the way this thing cleans your phone is amazing. All the marks and dust just gets wiped off and the phone is again in mint condition literally. 

2. Get Ready for SA’s First AI Four Camera Smartphone @HuaweiZA #HuaweiMate20lite - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/get-ready-for-sas-first-ai-four-camera.html - I won this phone at the Huawei P30 launch event and my wife started using the same but soon she didn't like the camera that much as compared to mine P20 so switched the same for mines. I gave this phone to my daughter who was struggling with my old HTC One M7 which was my 3rd HTC smartphone since Google G1. A cheap smartphone will remain cheap unless you are using the top version of the available model and I don't like using value for money smartphones. These smartphones are not my cup of tea. 

Aashish Rai with Reyansh at Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, Johannesburg, South Africa

3. @Gammatek Puts Fun back into Collecting with Funko! #ComicConAfrica #rAgeExpo2018 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/gammatek-puts-fun-back-into-collecting.html - Funko toys are gaining the ground just like fidget spinner was available with each and every kid on the planet two years back. Even companies were giving Funko Pops away as a part of launch events, online contests and everywhere you go, you will find Funko stalls. I have got 2 Funko pops and 2 Funko keyrings with me in my collection. 

4. Off The Shelf And On Trend @SamsungSA #QLEDTV #2018QLEDtv - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/off-shelf-and-on-trend-samsungsa-qledtv.html - I love my old 2015 Samsung UHD TV since today so thinking of how great will be the QLED TV is beyond my imagination. I have not seen the actuals as I have stopped going to the electronics retail stores as I am going towards minimalism. Thanks to Samsung for bringing the latest tech to the market all the time. 

5. @CanonRSA Revolutionises The Future of Photography and Filmmaking #EOSR #Liveforthestory - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/canonrsa-revolutionises-future-of.html - Canon launched their revolutionary product EOS R camera and I heard the new one is also in the making and soon will be launched to the world. I have not used this camera ever but I do love my Canon 77D camera and share all my shots with the world on my Instagram channels. 

I have been a little bit lazy in posting on my social media channels but now I have decided that I will do what I love most and passionate about. Whatever anyone else has to say can say and I won't be bothered by anyone? They were not there during my struggles and wins, how can they tell me what to do when I never asked for their opinions and judgments. 

Cheers!!!

Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com or editor@thelifesway.com to collaborate on your products, events, and services. #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra!

A #Gift for the Whole #Family This Festive Season @Gammatek #FunkoPop

Hi Friends,

The festive season is upon us and some of us have already started to scramble for ideas on what to get for everyone in the family this festive season. Getting a pair of socks of different colors got very old very quickly after the first year that you tried it so the time has come to really do something that would “Wow” the whole family. This is easier said than done as every person has their own tastes and interests and no one gift would be a good match for everyone.

A good starting point to search for the perfect gift is to figure out what every member of the family is a fan of. There is Dad that is a die-hard football supporter, Mom that loves binge watching her Game of Thrones series, little Brother that cannot get enough of Marvel superheroes, Sister that is in love with Aquaman and Granny that constantly talks to her grandkids about how much she loves Snow White and other Disney princesses. Well, it seems that you have just stumbled upon your list to get everyone the perfect gift!

But where are you going to find something that is related to all of these subjects without having to travel to the far corners of the planet to find it? There is one company with the slogan “everyone is a fan of something” that might just have exactly what you are looking for and in one place. Funko Pop! collectibles literally have a character for any taste and you are bound to find a character that will be perfect for every member of the family. For your Football-fanatic Dad, you can get an EPL player. For mom, a Jon Snow or Daenerys Targaryen would be perfect. How about getting The Avengers collection for your little brother and then an Aquaman for sister that she can talk to when no one is around. Granny would love a Snow White figurine to accompany her stories that she tells the grandkids and it would take her back down memory lane as well.

“I and my girlfriend watched Pixar’s “Up” movie the other day and fell in love with the Grandpa, Mr. Fredrickson. We then saw the Funko figurine in a shop window and we just had to have it. Now we will have to hunt for the Russell character as well to complete this cute collection.” – says Christiaan Louw, an Avid Funko collector.

There are also collections that you will be able to gift to the whole family where each member of the family can get a character to complete the collection. Examples of these collections would be the Parr Family from the Incredibles or the Justice League from the DC universe. So let’s just see how that would make the perfect gift for the whole family: Dad will get Batman, Mom will get wonder woman, Brother would get the Cyborg and Granny can get the flash to be her little helper.

Funko collectibles also have the potential to start a collecting hobby so it is really a gift that will keep on giving and the best part is, you would be able to buy Funko Pop! collectibles next season again to fuel their ever-growing collection. Funko figurines will also be much better received than those socks that you were planning to get everyone again.

Funko products are available in SA from BT Games, Cardies, Hamleys, Incredible Connection, Musica, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, and Vodacom stores. It is also available online on Loot.co.za, Takealot.com; Technomobi.co.za and Shopandship.co.za.

For more information on Gammatek’s product range please visit www.gammatek.co.za or follow on Twitter @gammatek and Facebook

 

Cheers!!!
Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com to collaborate on your products, events, and services. #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra!  

@Gammatek Puts Fun back into Collecting with Funko! #ComicConAfrica #rAgeExpo2018

Hi Friends, 

A toy collecting Frenzy has started all around the country thanks to the wonderful and whimsical Funko collectibles brought to SA by Gammatek! Since Funko was introduced to the South African market, it has taken the nation by storm! Rare characters and exclusive units have sparked a treasure-hunting frenzy for all ages and made collecting fun again.

More and more pictures are surfacing on social media of South African collectors having “Funko Showrooms” in their houses.

“Funko allows people to connect through memories by giving people an opportunity to collect something that had a hand in sculpting them as an individual, that is why the variations of Funko collections will vary from person to person” – says Funko Collector Louis le Roux.

Funko is not just a toy, it is a hobby, a treasure hunt and an exciting way to collect a tangible representation of your favorite characters or celebrities. With so many humorous and creative interpretations of characters, there will always be a Funko to suit anyone’s taste. These collectibles are focused on diversity and a collection can be started in any of the following categories: Theatrical, Music, Gaming, Sport, Television and Anime. This diversity ensures that there will be a Funko character for anyone!

An Award Winning Company
Funko inc. was the Warner Brothers EMEA licensee of the year and was also awarded the People’s choice award for the 2018 Toy of the year, as well as the 2018 award for the Walt Disney Company’s best toy product. Funko has also been selected as a finalist for the 2018 Licensing Awards! This will be an award well deserved as the company holds over 1100 licenses and the range is ever expanding!

The company is built on the principle that “Everyone is a fan of something!” and with over 75 new product releases every week, there would certainly be a character to suit anyone’s taste. “Our interests are teasingly diverse, so there’s something for everyone. If you know what they are a fan of, you will be able to find a Funko character for them that would make the perfect gift and that they will surely love” – says Zev Cherniak from Funko SA

More than just a toy
Funko Chase - A rarity aspect was introduced with the Chase units that collectors will go to massive extents to get their hands on. You can visit https://stashpedia.com to check the rarity and value of the characters and as you will find, some characters can fetch quite a bit of money! This makes the hunt for the perfect Funko exciting, a hunt for a potential investment, and more than just a toy.

Funko exclusives - Certain Funko characters are exclusively available to certain retailers and events. These are known as retail exclusives and sparks “treasure hunting” behaviors amongst collectors. The first event exclusives, that was offered to the South African market was at Fancon Capetown that was held in April. The units were special editions of Maleficent, Draiden Voss, and King Aragorn.

There are another two great events coming to SA this year that we would certainly recommend visiting if you are looking for the widest range of Funko on display. Comic-con Africa will be held in Johannesburg (14 – 16 September) and Rage (5 – 7 October 2018), the gaming expo will also showcase a large variety of Funko products for sale.

Start your Funko collection today and you too will soon realize how much FUN collecting can actually be.

Cheers!!!

Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com to collaborate on your campaigns. #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra!

#Funko Making Its Mark at #Fancon2018 @Gammatek @FanConComicCon

Hi Friends, 

It was Friday, the 27^th of April and Gammatek was getting ready for Fancon 2018!  Geeks and collectors alike have been awaiting the arrival of fancon 2018 all year.  This year generated even more excitement as Funko will be at the show showcasing their collectibles. Funko collectibles have taken the market by storm and people love their favorite superheroes in Funko Avatar. 

On Saturday morning, from early the fans and Cosplay junkies formed a long queue in front of the doors to be opened at 10am.  The excitement was in the air and none of the fans knew what to expect from this year’s event. 

When the doors opened at 10am, the fans flooded the event floor and were met by big blue letters, FUNKO, right at the start of the expo!  A new queue formed at the Funko stand, brought to us by Gammatek, with anxious fans eager to get their favourite Funko collectible before the Chase units and rare collectibles are all gone! There were also 3 exclusive Funko collectibles that were only available at Fancon 2018, which added to the Frenzy!  

The exclusives were special editions of King Aragorn from Lord of the Rings, Maleficent diamond edition and Dryden Foss from the new Star Wars release: SOLO.

The price of the Funko POPs was R249 and then there were also special units like the Hulk Buster from Avengers: Infinity War for R399.  If you were not too big of a collector but still wanted a little piece of Funko, there was Mystery minis, Pintsize heroes and pens for sale as well.

The Funko store was flooded with fans and collectors for the entire duration of the event and some fans were still browsing after the show ended at 6pm on Sunday evening as they wanted to have one more look to make sure that they did not miss anything!

 

Funko sponsored prizes all around, for all the events taking place during Fancon. There was a Cosplay competition for the best outfit, a Geek quiz competition for all the diehard fans and 2 selfie competitions running from the Funko stand namely: a selfie competition for fans to stand a chance to win one of our Exclusive Fancon Funko collectibles and a chance for the cosplayers to win their own character.  All fans were delighted and the stand was crawling with characters taking their perfect picture to enter!

Cheers!!!

 

Contact me at editor@thelifesway.com to collaborate on paid/sponsored campaigns. #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra! Check my influence and book me via https://webfluential.com/TheLifesWay