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1:1 VF-25 Returns! 「MACROSS feat. CIT」!

Post author By Tochiro
Post date February 20, 2014

Long-time Forum user and SpeakerPODcast co-host Save has just snapped the above pic.

It appears that the 1:1 VF-25 (previously displayed at both Ikebukuro and Yokohama) will be returning again, this time in what looks to be a more (semi-)permanent home at the Tokyo Skytree campus of Chiba Institute of Technology.

Save had previously posted pics of the hand of the VF-25, seemingly under-construction, but the news of the display did not hit until today.

The display opens from February 22 (Sat) and is open daily from 10:30~18:00.

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Bandai DX Chogokin YF-25 Prophecy

Post author By EXO
Post date February 20, 2014

Thanks to SaitouSad for posting this…

Bandai to release the YF-25 Prophecy in DX form for June 2014

Kinda digging this scheme and that head…

More info when we get it…

Discussion

Tamashii page

Movies and TV Series Uncategorized

Macross 2 Bluray Boxset Announced

Post author By Tochiro
Post date February 13, 2014

Both Bandai Visual and AV Watch have listed a bluray release of perennial fan favourite Macross 2: Lovers Again.

The 6-episode OVA will be released as a 2-disc bluray boxset on July 25, 2014 at a recommended retail price of 14,904yen, and will include a 100-page booklet and clean OP & ED. As with other recent Macross releases, the boxset will only be manufactured for 12 months.

No word on English language options at this stage.

Preorders are already up over at Amazon Japan.

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UPDATE! Bandai DX YF-29 Ozma Lee Coloring

Post author By EXO
Post date January 31, 2014

Thanks to Kanedas Bike for the scoop and to IXTL for the bigger scan…

UPDATE! New images after the jump!

The YF-29 sure is getting it’s share of repaints. After the original Alto scheme came the Focker Anniversary, the Isamu colors and now Bandai is going to release Ozma’s scheme from the Wings of Goodbye Hybrid Pack and other games. I do think that Ozma always gets the coolest colors. This is set for release May 2014 for 17000円. For sale in Japan only.

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Photos from Tamashi page

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Macross Cross-Deculture Screens

Post author By Tochiro
Post date January 27, 2014

Macross Cross-Deculture, the ‘Free-to play’ social game for smartphones that debuted on Android devices in July 2012 and iOS later on, will be terminated by Bandai Namco games on February 17 – possibly to make way for the upcoming Macross Card Fighter and Macross Sound Scramble mobile games.
Cross-Deculture was typical card-based free-to-play fare, with the few actual interactive gameplay elements having little resemblance to the original teaser trailer that Bandai Namco initially released. Overall, it wasn’t much fun to actually play.

What it did have, however, was some great character art and interesting re-purposing of Macross characters and events (unfortunately as gatcha lucky draw prize campaigns for the most part).

For those who didn’t have the chance to see the game in action, a bunch of character and in-game screenshots can be found in the below gallery (sorry for the over abundance of Minmei shots – I used her far more than either Sheryl or Ranka!).

30th Anniversary Movies and TV Series Music Uncategorized

Superdimensional Duet Collection – Nyan Kora! (Nyan Collaboration)

Post author By Tochiro
Post date January 24, 2014

Due to be released on March 26 at a recommended retail price of 2000yen (plus tax) this 30th anniversary duet album will feature 5 all new collaborations, as well as the duets previously featured on the Nyan Dora drama albums. Among other highlights, the album will also include the first ever recorded version of the Mao Nome/Sheryl Nome version of Aimo that was first performed at the Macross Live 30 concert in 2013!
Track List
1. REMEMBER 16 ＜Macross 7＞
（previously on ichiban kuji D-prize music CD collection）
Basara x Ranka
2. Koi no Banana Moon ＜Macross 2＞
Luca x Nanase
3. Runner（big Klan ver.）＜Macross TV＞
（previously on ichiban kuji D-prize music CD collection）
4. Uchuu Fuufu-kan ＜Macross F＞
Capt. Wilder x Monika
5. 0-G Love ＜Macross TV＞
Grace x Leon
6. Totsugeki Love Heart＜Macross 7＞
Ozuma x Cathy
7. Shao Pai Lon ＜Macross TV＞
Alto x Brera
8. Aimo ＜Macross F＞
Mao x Sheryl
【Bonus Tracks】
9. Lion ＜Macross F＞
Big Klan x Klan Klan
10. Friends～Jikuu wo koete～ (15th Anniversary single)
Minmei x Mylene

Events Music Podcast Uncategorized

Fire bomBAR

Post author By Tochiro
Post date January 12, 2014

As discussed towards the end of the latest Macross SpeakerPODcast, the crew visited the Macross 7-themed Fire bomBAR in Osaka.

(other English-language coverage can be found HERE)

It looked a little bit like this.

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Learn How to Transform a YF-19

Post author By Tochiro
Post date December 26, 2013

Arcadia has announced that Mister K himself will be giving demonstrations of how to transform Arcadia’s upcoming YF-19 at Wonderfest 2014 (Winter). Demonstrations will be held at Arcadia’s booth from 11:00 and 15:00 and will allow fans to get a look at the valk up close prior to its commercial release in April.

Wonderfest 2014 (Winter) will be held on February 9, 2014, at Makuhari Messe.