Graham

The anime version Dragonar-01 is out here in Hong Kong. Saw it selling for HK$499 (US$63.97). I'd buy it, but money is so tight at the moment, with it being Christmas. Graham

Nora, she's a big lass, but she's tight. Not sure you should be posting about taking a look under her flap. After all there might be children reading this thread. Graham

Should be getting mine later today. Heh, Heh, heh. Graham

I was referring to the use of the phrase "teh cool" in a recent post. Anyway, back on topic, I would say there is a very high probablity that the VF-25 has traditional VF-1 type swing wings in Fighter & Gerwalk modes, but not in Battroid mode. I'm dying to see a pic of the back of the battroid though, as the wings seem to fold differently to any other battroid, i.e. instead of folding flat against the back like on the VF-1, VF-0, VF-17 & VF-5000, they seem to sit at a 90 degree angle to the back. Graham

[Grammar Nazi] General note to all: Can we please not use teen net-slang phrases such as "teh cool", "Teh roxxor" etc, on the Macrossworld forums. [/Grammar Nazi] Certain standards are to be maintained here and repeat offenders will be tarred and feathered before being banished to the Row-Boat-Tech forums! Graham

While it's great that pics of the VF-25 has been published, I'm hoping we get some clear pics of the VF-171 in all three modes soon. Graham

I'm wondering are the bugs (alien life forms) we have seen so far, just the first wave and perhaps later we might see more advanced 'second wave 'humanoid enemies. Graham

Quite happy with the amount of publicity Frontier is getting so far with the preview movies, various websites, magazine articles and the upcoming Shonen Ace manga, which should all help boost popularity of the series. I think Big West has finally woken up to the fact that they do need to promote Macross more. Graham

Yes. Graham

The only other VF shown using a fold booster was the VF-17 and it could only just take the stresses involved. Older VFs were not stressed to be able to use the fold booster. Graham

Hopefully, the white and purple was just a placeholder scheme and won't be seen in the actual show. Graham

That's great that that is confirmed. However, it still leaves the question unanswered as to who is flying the white & purple (or some say blue) VF-25 in the preview clips? Graham

Interesting theory. Graham

A perfect version of Macross Plus, would be the movie, with all the missing battle scenes from the OVA edited in. Graham

A few different theories on why the 2059 era VF-25 & VF-171 are shown carrying external ordnance on the wings, when in the 2040s’ internal weapon bays were standard: - Even if the VF-25 & VF-171 have stealth capability, perhaps the bugs have some method to easily detect them anyway, rendering Stealth useless. Thus the VFs might as well carry more weapons externally, rather than just be limited to what is in their internal weapon bays. Perhaps by 2059, advances in active stealth technology allow for carriage of external weapons while still maintaining stealth. Stealth technology may be restricted to UN military forces only and forbidden to civilian defense organizations, such as SMS. Thus it makes sense to carry more weapons externally as you don't have to worry about compromising stealth if you don’t have it. Graham

I'm calling it a "J' for the moment, rather than a "D", to avoid confusion, as not every member here has watched Macross 7, where as probably everyone has seen SDFM TV. Besides, the side view pic of the head I posted quite resembles a "J" IMO. It's even got the pointy chin. Graham

Some thoughts on stealth in the Macross universe. The VF-0 series was designed as a testbed for Overtechnology designed for future variable fighters. Presumably the active stealth system was part of this Overtechnology being tested. IMO It is most unlikely that the VF-1 series featured an active stealth system. I do not think that all VFs have stealth, unless it is specifically stated. This means that only the SV-51, VF-0, YF-19, VF-19, YF-21 & VF-22 feature active stealth systems and only the VF-17 and possibly the YF-21 & VF-22 feature passive stealth. We know extremely little about the Cyclops radar, other than what the Compendium states, which is: “Cross dimension radar developed with Overtechnology which can detect PCS readings”. Where are people getting that Cyclops can detect VFs that are using active or passive stealth? Even assuming that a Cyclops radar or other advanced system can to some degree detect Stealth VFs, I would imagine that the detection ability varies depending on the technology level and power of the stealth system Vs. the technology level and power of the stealth-detection system. i.e. a VF with a more technologically advanced and powerful Stealth system, such as the YF-21, could probably slip by an older less advanced and less powerful detection system, whereas a newer detection system may have a greater chance of spotting it. Possibly stealth capability is restricted to UN forces only by law and civilian fleet defense forces are forbidden from possessing this capability. In the event that a colony fleet rebelled against the UN, their not having stealth would give the UN forces who did have stealthy VFs a huge advantages in battle. Spiritia detection systems such as possessed by the Varauta seem to render both passive and active stealth systems ineffective. Graham

Surprised that nobody has commented on the "J" head side view shown in the MBS banner (see pic below). I really like the look of the head from the side. Graham

The VF-17 was designed with passive stealth, i.e. it achives stealth characteristics by shaping and materials. The SV-51, YF-19 & YF-21 on the other hand use an active stealth system, details of which have not been published, but presumably uses some sort of electronic means. This does not seem to be dependant on the shape of the aircraft. I've never heard the comment that the F-117 has the radar cross section of a "flock of birds" before. I've always heard that it is similar to a small bird in the best case scenario. As for why the new VF-25 and VF-171 are shown carrying external stores, I presume this is beacuse if they use an active stealth system, it is now good enough that it also renders the stores stealthy as well. Or it could just be beacuse you can carry far more weapons externally, than you can on the internal pallets. I've always thought the YF-19 and VF-17 were rather light on missile armament. Quite liking the new VF-25J head shape, but not the colour scheme of the head. I think it would have been better without the black on top, just all white with the red stripe. Graham

Heh, you are a little bit late to the party, those pics were also posted and discussed here in the old super thread nearly a month ago on Nov 17. You might also want to check out the link in my signature for lots more pics. Graham

Well, buying the January issue of Animedia was a waste of HK$57! There's only a tiny little Macross Frontier article in the top-left 1/9th of one of the pages (see attached pic). I think I'm going to stick to buying only Newtype from now on and give Animedia and Animage a miss, unless Macross Frontier is specifically mentioned on the covers. Graham

http://www.mbs.jp/macross-f/macrosshis.shtml It's at the bottom of the main MBS page in red. Graham

Couple of requests: - 1) Am I missing any info from my Frontier page, such as character or staff info, magazine translations etc? Please let me know. 2) Could Zinjo or Polidread please work on an updated logo with the new red F. Thanks, Graham

Hi Kresphy, Do you have scans of the Animage Jan? I don't remember seeing them. I'll try to pick up the Animmedia today. Graham

From the MBS page, first ever picture of the white & red VF-25 in Gerwalk mode. Graham