Graham

I think that's the character Matsura Nanase. Graham

Just checked several stores and still no Newtype here in HK yet . I'm damn curious to know how Kresphy got that scan so early, before it's even out in Japan. Something to consider as well, is that those Newtype pics may not be 100% representative of how the characters look in the anime, or the pics may show how the characters appear in one specific scene or episode, rather than their general apperance throughout the whole TV series. Graham

I want consistency with Yamato 1/60 VF-25 & VF-171 toys. Graham

At least nobody has broken out the HG Robotech swimsuit Max pic yet! Graham

Current thinking based on information known so far (or extrapolted from screen captures), is the that VF-171 is the latest advanced variant of the VF-17, the differences so far known are: - 1) Reshaped longer and rounder nose. 2) Redesigned canopy with greater visibilty for pilot. 3) Ability to carry wing-mounted ordnance. 4) Reshaped wing trailing edge(?). Graham

Just wondering should I tidy up the Frontier Image Page and remove all the duplicate lower resolution smaller pics, or should I leave everything there for posterity? Graham

Heh, it does sond a lot like M7 from that description. Still, I'm extremely happy with what I've seen so far of the mecha, action, music and bugs. Two thumbs up for fan service as well. Graham

I've got it saved and will get it uploaded to the MW server and added to the Frontier page later today. Graham

I seriously doubt that, especially as Sheryl Nome has just come from the Galaxy Fleet. Graham

Yeah, I know, been buying it on and off since the mid-90s'. In the December issue, we had the two page spread, plus a single page, so I'm hoping for at least the same in the Jan issue. Graham

Hmm......the 2059 date if correct makes having the VF-171 in frontline service more believable age-wise. But on the other hand makes it harder to swallow the jump from VF-19 & VF-22 to VF-25 in only 14 years since Macross 7. Heck in 2045 the VF-19/22 were only just entering limited service. Graham

Tell me about it, I was expecting it would be released on the 10th. I'm wondering if there will be another page or two of lineart perhaps? Graham

Perhaps going through a fold? Graham

I'm not into blondes at all, whether real or anime. Give me brunettes any day. Graham

I think it's probably just a generic gas giant, not Jupiter. Graham

Definitely looks like a radar on the top of that Amored VF-25 Gerwalk. Another reason why I think the Armour & FAST Packs are different between the grey & yellow VF-25 & the red and white VF-25 is that in the shots of the grey Armoured Gerwalk, it appears to have additional armor over the nose, something which the white & red VF-25 Fighter with FAST Packs does not. Graham

Here's a good shot of the emblem on Ozma's helmet and also the colony ships under attack. Graham

Here's some more screen caps from the new video. I reckon the armour shown on Ozma's Gerwalk/Battroid is definitely different to the FAST packs shown on the white and red fighter. On the Gerwalk pics, you can clearly see lots of armour on the legs and arms. Graham

Here's a couple of screen shots from the new video, the VF-25 Fighter with FPs and the back of the VF-25 battroid with FPs. Much better resolution on these pics. Graham

Oh man, a higher resolution version of the second trailer at last. Gonna have fun getting screen caps from that. Graham

Very interesting. So it's confimed that Ozma is a Special Forces pilot, not an instructior at the school........good! Hmm...............not sure how I feel about Ranka working in a Chinese restaurant. Too much similarity to SDFM. Couldn't they at least had her working at another type of restaurant, say German, Korean, Spanish, Italian, etc. Graham

Yes. Graham

Correct. Graham

Added scans of the July 2007 issue of Newtype to the Frontier page. This is the issue that had the early character and mecha concept art sketches as well as Kawamori's lego VF-25 in Gerwalk mode. Graham

Hmm....your experiences with HLJ must have been very different to mine. I've always found HLJ to be snails pace slow. Experience has taught me if you want anything in a hurry, never, ever order from HLJ as they are the slowest company I have ever dealt with at processing orders. Graham