Graham

We had white & purple VF-1's in the Macross PS2 game, so it's not something new. But, yeah, it's not the best color scheme. Graham

Isn't that Alto? Graham

That's what I suspected for the color assignments. I wonder who is flying the white and purple VF-25 from the first video? perhaps that is the new cannon-fodder scheme? Graham

As soon as I have a chance to buy the magazine, I'll remove the page and do a nice flat hi-res scan. I'll check today, but it probably hasn't arrived here in HK so soon yet. We usually get it here on the 24th or 25th of each month. Graham

MBS = Macross Broadcasting System Graham

I don't know, but I imagine they probably will. Graham

They are not new pics of the VF-25 . They are the same as published in last month's New Type magazine and have been in the main Macross Frontier for quite a while already. Although these Hobby Japan pics should be a bit bigger. Disappointing, I was hoping for (a) some proper VF-25 lineart, not the same old CG pics and (b) some new of Macross Frontier toys. Graham

Transformed it to Battroid mode last night. The various wing hinges on mine are definitely tighter than on the Ivanov and the wings don't flop backwards in Battroid mode like they do on my Ivanov. Loving the tightness of the missile attachments as well. On my Ivanov, the missiles fall off at the slightest and I mean slightest touch, but on Nora they stay on really well. Graham

Hang on, I think that is the Macross 25th Anniversery show, NOT the first episode of Macross F. And what's up with those times? What the heck is 26:50 & 25:15? I've never heard of a clock that goes past 24 hours! Can somebody do a proper translation please. Graham

Anybody in direct contact with member IAD (Luke), I need him to check his PMs urgently and give me a reply. Graham

I'm betting on a side story. Graham

The January issues of both Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby magazines should arrive here in Hong Kong this Saturday or Sunday. Hopefully, there will be some Macross Frontier news. Graham

There was a scene in episode # 2 of the Macross Plus OVA, where both the YF-19 in fighter mode and YF-21 in fighter mode can be seen firing their twin forward firing beam guns (wing root guns in the case of the YF-19 and elbow guns in the case of the YF-21). And in Macross 7, there are many scenes where the VF-17D/S fighters and battroids fire their twin beam guns on the side of the cockpit/chest, although most of the time you have to be watching in slow motion to catch it. I think in the first Macross Frontier preview clip, the VF-171 can also be shown firing the cockpit guns. Graham

I would imagine they can. The probably can be partially raised/angled up to fire at targets that are behind and above the VF-25. The VF-25 also has forward firing lasers(?) in the wingroots/hips, which can be used to fire at targets in the forward hemisphere. Actually, watching the first video, I'm pretty sure that in the sceen where the white and purple VF-25 is in fighter mode, it can be seen firing the wing root guns. Graham

No, if you check a few pages pack for the New Type center spread pic, you can clearly see the headlasers are flush with the top surface. Aw, heck, I'll just post the pic again. Graham

Oh, it's definitely worth reading from about page 50 onwards, that's where all the new pics, videos and information on Macross F start appearing. You are missing out on a lot if you skip those pages. Graham

Just took my SV-51 Nora out of the box. Haven't transformed it yet, but I'm happy to report two things: - The Nora pilot is an all new sculpt, not just a repainted Ivanov. And yes for those that are wondering, she does have breasts! Yamato have improved the fit of the underwing weapons and the missiles and compsite micromissile pods/fuel tanks now attach rock solidly. Graham

We know, but at first glance, it sure looks like Flantier. Graham

Hey, if we take several flans and stack them on top of each other, do we get a Flan Tier? .............................sorry, couldn't resist. Graham

Heh, I know they are very stylised letters, but to me it looks like "Flantier"....... Graham

To be honest, I find them only a small step up in quality from the earlier gashapons by Bandai and Kaiyodo. Not really my thing at all. Give me variable VFs any day! Graham

So, did anybody see this? Any Macross F news? Graham

Now that the novelty has worn off, I'll probably sell mine, or just give them to the neighbours dog as chew toys. Really finding the Revoltech ball joints ugly and distracting, especially the neck and shoulder joints. Graham

What does "CM" stand for? Graham

I also think that Destroids, with the exception of the variable VB-6 have effectively been rendered obsolete sometime after Space War 1. The only times we see Destroids post-Space War 1 are when they are used as targets in the New Edwards test facility (Destroid Monster getting blown up by the YF-19 in Macross Plus) and as carnvial attractions in Macross 7. Also, in Macross 7, it's obvious that prior to becoming carnival attractions, some of the destroids were converted for construction use, as shown by IIRC drill arms on some of them. I tend to agree with Sketchley that the new option parts shown on the VF-25 are likely Super Parts (AKA FAST Packs) and not Full Armour. Or perhaps a hybrid FAST pack and light partial armor. Graham