Graham

Ha Ha, what bad luck. The first time in 6 months that I find myself with some free time to update the site and actually have the intention to do it and I can't access the server over the weekend . Oh well, guess you guys are just going to have to wait a bit longer for the update. Checks schedule, yep looks like I'll have some more free time in about another 6 months . Nah, just kidding, got a load of scanning done at the weekend to update the magazine section and with the help of our new co-admin, the updates should be done fairly soon. Graham

Nah, I still say it's budget. If they really wanted to they could still do Space Marines running around Mars, with cool sci-fi guns and chainsaw and reduce the gore level to make it suitable for the younger audiences, but instead we're gonna be getting SWAT type guys, no doubt armed with the ubiquitious MP5s, M4s or G36s in a modern day setting. Graham

Spotted the Zeta GFF in a few shops here in HK today. Graham

These are the Artmmic Entertainment Bibles. They have lots of mecha and starship lineart. Graham

Bah humbug, still can't find the MMM Sword Impulse. Either it sold out really quickly at the weeekend or it hasn't hit the shops yet, despite being seen selling by HK sellers on ebay. Oh well, my regular shop is suposed to call me when it comes in. Just hope they remember. Graham

Yeah, I just fail to understand why using hell in the movie would be considered a touchy subject? More likely their budget is too small and they can't afford the effects . Graham

Not sure if there are any dedicated Gal Force art books, although I suspect there must be. I have the Artmic Entertainment Bible, wich has lots of Gal Force line art along lineart of other Artmic stuff like Mospeada, Madox & Bubblegum Crisis. I also have another artic book which has lots of line art and merchandise info for the various Artmic shows. I'll try to post scans of the covers tonight. As these are all old books from the 1980s and long out of print, your best bet is probably to ask Seichi to help you find them in Japan. Graham

Lots of interesting Destinty toy news on Gunota. Confirmation that a Windam and Dark Dagger L MSiA are coming and also that the second Cosmic Region figure will be Freedom.' Graham

Just started watching this as a lot of people seem to think its pretty good, but to be honest so far I'm pretty underwhelmed. I'm up to episode 5 so far and I'm just left feeling that this is a pretty average (i.e. forgettable) action comedy anime, with nothing really outstanding about it. What's the big deal, I don't get it? Graham

I got this one too, very pleased with it. Graham

Montarvillois, just to clarify about your signature, does it mean (a) you are a fan of big robots, or (b) a fan of robots with big asses? Sorry, just had to ask Graham

Starts off mildly amusing, but my attention started wandering after a few paragraphs and I couldn't be assed to read the whole thing. Too bloody long and meandering. Graham

This may be going beyond the scope of the thread (or even board), but out of curiosity, how much separation is there between the two these days? A lot. Hong Kong has its only law enforcement agencies, which are completely separate from those in mainland China. HK's laws are also still mostly based on British commn law as well. Graham

Just found box pics of the MMM GQ Sword Impulse in this Yahoo Japan auction. Graham

I should amend the thread title, as that is 'Hong Kong Customs', NOT 'China Customs'. Graham

Don't worry guys, this sort of thing happens every couple of months here in HK. HK Police & HK Customs will raid a warehouse, confiscate a load of discs, arrest a few people and for about a week, supplies will be low. Then the operation sets up again somewhere else and it's business as usual until the next raid. This has been going on for years, it's nothing to panic about. Graham

No, you will still care about your Macross stuff after having your baby, but it assumes secondary importance. I still love my collection and still enjoy collecting, even if it is at a somewhat reduced level to my pre-baby era. But if I had to chose between my Macross toys and my baby, of course baby would come first. If I had to chose between my wife and my toys, hmmm.........that's a tougher decision . Graham

Godzilla, let's have less of this defeatist talk. You can have your cake and eat it too ! There are plenty of chicks out there who can accept their man collecting toys. I'm sure you can find a girl who will accept you for who you are. Just look at how many married members we have on these forums who are toy/model/anime nuts and still collect after marriage. Without meaning to state the obvious too much, the trick is to get out and start meeting people. Working 60-70 hour weeks and/or spending all your free time playing video games is not the best way to meet girls . You gotta put yourself in some sort of social situation (clubs/sports/classes etc) where you can meet new people. Graham

I'll second that. When you hold your baby in your arms for the first time, all those toys suddenly seem far less important. I know I certainly spend far less time and money on toys than I used to since my baby was born. Graham

Keep this about Destiny please guys. This is not the thread for discussing UC toys. Graham

These days I rarely do any major rearranging of my display cabinet, probablly only once or twice a year. Although I frequently do some minor rearranging when I need to make room for a new toy. Lack of space in my house is becoming a serious issue . These days I tend to look at my toys more than actually handle or play with them. I can't take my toys out of the display cabinet when the baby is awake, or he'll just try to eat them. So the only time I actually have to handle my toys is after the baby is aseep. By the time I've cleaned up and got my stuff ready for the next day, I'm usually so tired that all I want to do is sleep or perhaps watch half an hour of TV rather than play with toys. I'm sure most fathers know what I mean. Graham

Love the SV-51, especially in fighter mode. Battroid mode is a bit ugly, but still interesting. And I'm one of the few people that actually likes Nora's paint scheme. I'd love to see SV-51 toys from Yamato or Bandai. For the moment though until we get some toys, I'm happy enough with my Hasegawa Nora. Graham

The third pic on this link that David posted, clearly shows that it is NOT a sidestick. Graham

her panties of course! Graham

I'm wondering will the A-10C finally have air-to-air targetting function on the HUD for the 30mm gun? Graham