Graham

I also just only found out about this recently. There's nothing to say Yamato (or HRH) can't change their mind. Glad we are getting an accurate Shin version. Looks great IMO. Graham

I'm not referring to upward prices, before you all get your panties in a twist (oops too late ) but rather selection. Graham

Expect some interesting Ghost related news soon. Wallets will probably groan through. Graham

Groan.......VF-1 though. Something different would have been nicer. It's not like we have a shortage of VF-1 toys ya know. Some Mac Plus, Mac Zero, Mac 7, Mac II or M3 Valks would have been better. Graham

I've had my samples long enough that I've got no excuse for not having the review ready yet. As is unfortunately the case, the new jobs (working 2 to make ends meet at the moment) and family life are keeping my too busy of late. However, I do realise the site hasn't been updated for seveal months (in fact since I changed job), and I do need to get off my arse and make time to to some updates. I will be getting the review written in the next week and will try my best too woork through the huge backlog of updates I have sitting on my PC. I'm gong to aim for 1 update a week and hope that is a realistic goal. Graham

Release should be around the end of the first week of December. Graham

Ring Raiders.......LOL! just remember to use plenty of lubrication! Graham

Not too much time. The final episode of the M7 TV series (ep # 49) takes place in February 2046. The events in D7 take place sometime in 2047. Graham

Damn, there go my plans to sell my last remaining Bandai Strike for US$1,000! Graham

As for the 25th............................................ Graham

I'm also satisfied with old & new Macross. Graham

Not sure about that, they should be GTG. Graham

I asked about the problem with the Garland's shoulders and the metal front wheel bars and was told they have been redesigned. Hopefully all the issues are resolved, but after having two ver.1 break on me in identical places both on the first transformation, I'm somewhat leery of these toys. Anyway, I only have space for Macross in my house now, especially with all the cool stuff scheduled for release over the next few years. Graham

Nope, no rotating instrument panel. The black anti-glare section in front of the canopy hinges downwards to allow the front canopy to open. The anti glare section also has to be in the down position for battroid mode. Graham

Tight fit, no hanging down. Graham

Luke, can you please check your PM. Graham

It does use magnets in the legs. Graham

Tampo printing on the production toy includes: - 1) Red ">" on the intakes. 2) "19" on the left shoulder. 3) UN Spacy Kite on the wing. There's also the cockpit instrument panel, but I'm not sure if it's Tampo printed or a pre-applied sticker. Looks more like a pre-applied sticker to me. And yes, Isamu is a very tight fit in the cockpit. Graham

I'm asking for permission to post pics, but may not be allowed to until the official release date. Graham

Jenius, you are making a lot of assumptions on articulation before you have actually handled the toy. I just checked and the head can tilt down (forward). While the head itself can't tilt back, the whole neck column does tilt back, which allows the head to look up. An "A" stance is possible and there is plenty of mobility in the hips. There is also a knee swivel. Plenty of articulation in the shoulders (in fact the whole arms) as well. Graham

Am I that transparent? I've been in China so haven't been online. I have seen some very interesting things tho. Graham

Toy should be out soon. The production versions are very tight. that's all I can say for now. Graham

I'm sure Kawamori-san will be tickled pink to see the vids. I doubt very much that you would get a cease and desist order, that is unless you are going to mass produce the SV-51 for commercial sale. I'm meeting with poeople from Yamato later this week and will give the a disk with the vids on to pass to Kawamori. Graham

While Battroid mode flight time with early VFs certainly seems extremely limited, that certainly doesn't seem to be the case with the more advanced VFs that have insane thrust to weight ratios, such as the the Mac Plus& Mac 7 Valks. There's lots of Battroid mode flight shown in M7. Graham

And yes, except for hip bars, the yF-19 is pretty much all ABS, with a bit of POM thrown in. Yamato don't like to use die-cast metal for extrernal body parts, as on transforming toys the paint chips too easily and you can never get a 100% color match with the ABS parts. Graham