Category: Events

Events

Yoshiyuki Takani Exhibit

Post author By Tochiro
Post date October 15, 2014

A small gallery exhibition of the works of Yoshiyuki Takani is being held at the Yayoi Museum in Tokyo.

Yoshiyuki Takani was a mechanical and plastic model box artist. Many of his illustrations appeared on early Macross model kits.

The exhibit covers all of Takani’s works, of which Macross only makes up a small fraction.

The exhibit will run from October 3 to December 25. Entrance is 900 yen (adults).

Talkshows and signings are scheduled to be held on November 9 and December 6. Further details can be found on the museums website (Japanese only).

Books Events

Variable Fighter Master File Campaign

Post author By Tochiro
Post date October 9, 2014

A select number of bookstores throughout Japan are holding a ‘Variable Master Fighter Fair’ promotion. Anyone who purchases any of the Master Files books at participating stores will receive a bonus alternate cover – in Zentran!

A list of participating stores (in Japanese) can be found HERE.

Events

Macross World Con 2014 – Pics & Movies

Post author By Tochiro
Post date October 9, 2014

Macross World Convention 2014 was a smashing success! Below is a collection of movies and photos from the event. (Photos courtesy of Dennis Mah, Henry Liao, Kyle Dunn. Movies courtesy of A.I.C Production)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ryVnZEkc4

Photo Gallery follows the JUMP

Collectors Events

FireBomber Concert and Oshare Macross 7 Goods Announced

Post author By Tochiro
Post date September 20, 2014

With a new Oshare Macross 7 store and a FireBomber concert both less than a month away, it was only a matter of time until details about new merchandise dropped, and dropped they have! Organisers of both events warn that this is only the first wave of merchandise with more set to come.

FIREBOMBER 2014 BASARA EXPLOSION GOODS

There will be some awesome Tshirts and hoodies up for grabs at the concert, not to mention official Basara glasses.

Chie Kajiura new mini album 'Suimin Heaven': 2000yen — Chie Kajiura new mini album ‘Suimin Heaven’: 2000yen

…as well as assorted Yoshiki Fukuyama and Chie Kajiura merchandise.

Events

Oshare Macross 7 Announced

Post author By Tochiro
Post date August 7, 2014

The latest in the ‘Oshare’ series of stores/events will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Macross 7 and will be held at Shinjuku Marui Annex from October 17 to November 5th.

No word yet on what sort of art and merchandise will be available but the announcement of the event itself features all new Haruhiko Mikimoro Macross 7 art.

Collectors Events Toys

Summer Wonderfest 2014

Post author By Tochiro
Post date July 27, 2014

The following is a gallery of some photos I took at the Arcadia and Toybox booths at Summer Wonderfest 2014.
Sorry for the iPhone quality pics ^^;

Events Toys Uncategorized

Arcadia Displays VF-0D Prototype

Post author By Tochiro
Post date April 7, 2014

Arcadia showed up at the Miyazawa Mokei Spring Showcase 2014 today, and boy did they bring the goods!

On display for the first time ever was an early, transformable prototype of the previously announced VF-OD! The Valkyrie is still due to release sometime in 2015, with no specific date set as of yet.

Also announced was a re-issue of the VF-19 Fire Valkyrie, which had previously been issued under the Yamato brand. The re-issue will come complete with Sound Booster (previously sold separately), and is due to go on sale this fall with no specific date set at this time.

MW forum regular and SpeakerPODcast co-host SAVE was on the scene and was good enough to get a bunch of pics. He even had Mr.K hold the prototype upside down so we could get a better view!

Collectors Events Toys Uncategorized

YF-30 @ Tamashi Nations Akiba Showroom

Post author By Tochiro
Post date April 7, 2014

Starting last Thursday, a special display of Bandai Chogokin Macross Valkyries opened at Tamashi Nations Akiba Showroom. Included among the Valkyries on display was the YF-30, YF-25 Prophecy, and Ozuma colored YF-29. Of course, the SpeakerPODcast crew dropped by to check it out and get some footage!

The display will run until April 24, so anyone in the area be sure to check it out!