Graham

Nope, Yamato don't talk to me much (or at all?) any more. Graham

Unfortunately, Noel was not able to get to Japan in time for TAF 2004 Graham

Damn, been searching the internet high and low and it seems like nobody took any toy pics at TAF 2004 Graham

Heh, if Microsoft pays me $149.99 to take an X-Box, I might just consider it. The only way I would ever consider buying one is if there was a Japanese Macross game made for the system, that was not available for the PS2. As all the games I like (Macross., Ace Combat series & Armored Core Series are on the PS2, I think I'll stick with my PS2). Graham , who bought his SS, PS, DC & PS2 purely for the purpose of playing Macross games

As this is not a pure Macross topic, i.e. it discusses many other types of toys it belongs in the 'Other Anime & Sci Fi' forum. Graham

Wrong forum. This forum is for discussing Macross toys only! Your topic is bing moved to the 'Other Anime & Sci Fi' forum. Graham

I remember those days Shin! And I sure remember when Graham was flammed and told his chunky monkey review was biased!! Looking back on things now, if I had to do it again, I'd probably write that review differently Graham

LOL......that is funny Graham

I think we're gonna have to create a special forum just for you and Agent One. Graham

Bah, Gaiking was always my least favorite super robot. I want a Combattler V remake....best Super Robot show ever IMO! V. V. V. Victory Graham

Yeah...Jack Black as King Kong! Tenacious-Kong....LOL Graham

MSV stands for Mobile Suit Variation. Graham

I saw the Hikaru VF-1J Super at Animate, but not at Kanto. Graham

Just came back from Mong Kok and no Max VF-1J yet at either Kanto Hobby or Animate Graham

I'll see if I can get down to Kanto Hobby and Animate in Mong Kok during my lunch break to see if Max is out yet. Graham

This book has line art of those FAST packs showing them in both open and closed configuration. The front part hinges open to reveal the missiles, much like the shoulder armor of the GBP-1S armor. I'll see if I can remember to scan the pic when I get home tonight. Graham

Ouch.......................that's pretty yucky box art compared to the original. Thanks for the pic tho. Graham

I've heard rumors of an Academy VF-2SS for a long time, but I've never actually seen one. Can you post photos of the box and the kit? Graham

Outstanding work as always Kurt. I'll get this up in the MW toy gallery as soon as I have time. Graham

This is way cool. Gotta add it to the MW custom toy gallery. Graham

Great job, I'll get these added to the MW custom toy gallery within the next few days (schedule allowing). Graham

Just like Shawn, it was originally the model kits that drew me into Macross (even though I'm not really a model builder). Back in 1982 or 1983, I was living in UK and the Imai and Arii Macross models were being imported into UK and fairly widely available in most model shops (at least in the area I lived). As soon as I saw the box art, I was blown away by the designs and had to start buying as many of these kits as possible (not easy when my pocket money was something like 50p a week). From the time I'd spent in HK during 1976 to 1979, I realised that these models must be from a Japanese cartoon (I hadn't even heard of the term 'anime' back then) and I so loved the designs, that as corny as it sounds, I promised myself that one day I would find a way to watch the cartoon that these lovely model kits were from. Fast forward to 1986, I'm back in Hong Kong and manage to catch an episode on Macross on TV, which starts to renew my interest in the show. However, it was not until 1987 when I saw DYRL on Laser Disc that I really got into Macross and began my obsession with the show and especially the toys. It's now 2004 and Macross is one of the main loves of my life. Macross and it's sequels are my all time favorite animes and I've spent an insane amount of money over the past 17 years, tracking down and buying Macross toys, CDs, books, games and other miscellaneous Macross junk Although I love all aspects of Macross, it's probably the mechanical designs and mecha combat that attract me the most. Graham

I believe I read something about that before. Knowing Lucas, it's a sure thing once all the planned "seasons" are aired. Probably this winter or next spring before Ep. 3 hits theaters. Or maybe we'll have to wait 20 years for a remastered 'special edition'. Graham

I'm pretty much sick and tired of Gundam. I've been burnt out on it for a long, long time. The last Gundam anime I really enjoyed was 08MST. I did try to get into SEED, honestly I did, but it just didn't work for me. However, I have to say that IMO the Astray designs are the nicest MS design to appear in a long time. I'd definitely be willing to give an Astray anime a try. Heck, I'm even considering buying the red and blue Astray MSiA toys, which are due out in May and I swore off buying MSiA toys a year or more ago. Still hoping one day for a high quality Gunadam Sentinel OVA tho! Graham

Interesting news. Original BGC is one of my favorite animes besides Macross. Graham