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That would be great, the same way we had M+, then M7 in 1994. Graham

If it really is true that the new TV series is not being released until 2009, I'm feeling very disappointed right now. I mean that's a wait of at least a year and a quarter from now, probably longer. I know this thing has been in the planning stages for at least 2 years, so I can't understand why they need amnother year. Perhaps Kawamori and/or BW is not happy with what they have come up with so far and decided to scrap it and start all over again. I don't buy the theory of it being delayed so that it doesn't compete with Gundam 00. As David mentioned, there'll probably be another Gundam show running in 2009 anyway. Graham

Got ACE 3. Played missions 1 to 3 so far. Thanks to Mike for his translated menu guide. Without it I probably wouldn't have had the patience to figure it out by my self and would have most likely given up already. I'm hoping there is a way to modifying the fighter mode controls, as on the defult setting up and down are reversed from normal flight games, which is a major PITA. Graham

Monosodium Glutemate? Graham

Got it last night at 9.40pm. Really fugly big noticable showlder ball joints really spoil it for me. Graham

I think I have a copy of ACE 2 somewhere already, but IIRC I gave up after only playing a few times. I forget why, I think it was beacuse I read you didn't get any Macross units until really late in the game and I have no interest playing through half the came as Gundams (which I loath) or other mecha. Also, I'm pretty bored with the VF-1. If I want a good VF-1 game I've already got the PS2 Macross game. The only reason I'm getting ACE 3 is beacuse it's got the YF-19 and YF-21. I really love the old PS1 VF-X2 and Macross Plus Game Edition and want more chance to fly the YF-19. Graham

My toy guy said he'd have it in his shop by 6pm this evening, so i'm going back to get it after work. And I'm only getting it for research purposes, not beacuse I really like what I've seen. But heck, I may be swayed yet. Graham

Yeah, the Bablefish translation is nonsense, but I don't think we are going to have to wait until 2009. 2008 most likely, but no way 2009. Graham

A few questions for those that have ACE 3 already: - 1) Can you freely transform between Battroid, Gerwalk and Fighter at anytime in the game? 2) Do you have a chance to fight against Gundams? I wanna blow up those silly looking Gundams with my VFs. 3) Is there a two-player, split-screen versus mode? 4) Can you fire missiles in all modes, or only in Fighter and Gerwalk like some of the other Macross games? Graham

Hmm.....despite saying I wasn't going to get one, I might see if I can pick one up today just for the hell of it (I need a toy fix), at the same time while I'm out looking for A.C.E. 3 Graham

Yeah, I can't see this airing this year. I hope we get to see the promo movie and some lineart of the mecha soon. The suspense is killing me. Still, I'd rather they take their time and get it right and not rush things. I don't want to see a recap episode every 4 weeks like certain other shows. Graham

Will get at least 2 of the YF-19, but only one of the VF-1S. I absolutely love the 25th YF-19. Graham

Haven't been keeping track of this thread. I'll try to pick up this tomorrow, especially if you can use only Macross units from mission 4 onwards. No interest in playing Gundams, only destroying them. I wish From Software would just make a Macross game for the PS2. Graham

Don't worry about the Battroid CAD art. In real life, it looks awesome. We had the same thing with the VF-0 and YF-19 CAD art making the toys look chunkier than they actually are. Plus that posted CAD art opic has definitely been stretched horizontally. Graham

Sorry, so busy the last few weeks. Haven't been able to spend much time on MW. Anyway, I've just emailed Yamato to inform them of the color issue with Nora's missile pods. The framework for the review is done, as are the photos. Actually, I'm mostly using Swooshes photos for the review (with his agreement), as they are so good. I'll try to get the review text finished at the coming weekend. The video will take a bit longer as I want to get more comfortable with transforming the toy first before I do the video. Graham

I've said it before and I'll say it again. That YF-19 looks gorgeous. Still not sold on the VF-1 yet though. Graham

Pretty cool video. Looking forward to seeing more. How about a Macross Plus or Macross Zero movie in the future as well? Graham

Sub all the way. 99.9% of dubs in my experience have terrible voice acting that really grates. I've never had a problem with being able to read the subs and watch the picture at the same time. If I really want to see something in detail (like fast-paced mecha fights or transformation sequences), I'll freeze frame or watch it in slow motion, but I do this irrespective of whether the anime is subbed or dubbed anyway. Graham

I'm at about 15 transformations so far and although the main wing hinges do have stress marks, they haven't gotten any worse so far. Graham

Went to the Asian Aerospace 2007 Expo in HK yesterday. No military planes there, but I did get to see the Airbus A380 up close, although I didn't get to go inside , as only VIPs invited by Airbus were allowed on board. Here's a few pics. I'm in the first one. Graham

Eh? The gunpod points straight ahead with a clear unobstructed line of fire. How the heck do you have it pointing at the cockpit? Graham

I think I have a larger image of that pic in my (rare-ish) Movic M7 book IIRC. I'll check when I get home tonight. Graham

I agree, Mari is the far cuter of the two. Graham

Finally, after 13 years, some line art of the YF-19's arm weapon! One of the Holy Grails found at last! Graham

1/48!? 1/48 is a dead scale except for the occasional reissue or repaint. Trust me, there is no chance in seeing a VF-4 & vF-11B in 1/48 scale. Graham