Graham

You mean the 'Hybrid Sensors'. Graham Actually, those are forward-looking inferred (FLIR) cameras in the nosecone fairings (Fighter mode). The "composite sensor units" are on the arms above the manipulators in Battroid mode. WJ, as we both know, on the VF-1, the nose blisters contain FLIR sensors, but remember, the original poster 'Mr March', was referring to the YF-19. On the YF-19, the red color blisters on each side of the nose are definitely Hybrid Sensors. The Macross Compendium has the following to say about the YF-19: - AVIONICS: Super AI control avionics. HUD (projected onto canopy), side-stick controller, two rear (back) monitors, radar, wrap-around imaging monitor screens in all variable modes. Active stealth system. Head-turret-mounted sensor system. Two hybrid sensor units directly below and to the the fore of the canopy. Sensors embedded in conformal pads lining manipulator. Also refer to the following picture from TIAS Macross Plus Movie Edition (incorrectly spelt as 'Hiblid)'. Graham

I just deleted the post, I didn't ban the guy. If he tries that crap again, then I'll ban him. Graham

No, the sword can't go in the back. the toy comes with a seperate sword hilt that you plug into the back in robot mode. Graham

From what Toycom mentioned, the Japan and US versions ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. He even said it is likely from the same production run. Graham if you need one let me know. -K Kevin, thanks for the offer, but I've had a pre-production version for about 2 months already, so I don't need one The reason I asked about the English language instruction, is because I wrote them for Yamato and wanted to know whether they had used them or not. And yes before you all start complaining, I know the instructions aren't all that clear, but that's beacuse I basically had to follow the order of the photos which had already been taken by Japan. if it was up to me, I would have taken all new photos and also slightly changed the sequence for transforming. Graham

Again, nothing wrong with the topic , but it really has no relation to toys, so does not belong in the toys forum. Also, IIRC, didn't we have this exact same topic just a few weeks ago? Graham

I'm going to have to agree. While there's nothing wrong with the topic, it really does not belong in the toys section. That is unless wives are considered toys Graham

We had this exact same topic just a few weeks ago. See here. We really do not need a 'how old are you poll' every two weeks! Graham

reopened due to popular demand, but let's keep it on topic, i.e. about Mechamaniac's secret Elves. Graham

Married for nearly 7 years. Graham

Valkyrie Nut's sketch sorta reminds me of Tekkaman Blade. Graham

It's from a very old game for the original Playstation. IIRC, it was the first, or one of the first Gundam games for the Playstation. I think it came out sometime between 1995 to 1997. Terrible game IMO, with lousy controlls and poor gameplay, not to mention the stomach churning FMV with those terrible Gaijin 'D' grade actors Graham

I think Mechamaniac should leave some milk and cookies on his doorstep for the kind Elves. Graham

Which could be problematic if the person you decide to intimidate happens to have a concealed carry permit and on seeing your real looking airsoft gun pointing at him/her decides in fear for their life to shoot you with their very real gun, firing very real bullets, leaving you very really dead or crippled for life. Guns are not for playing around with folks. The only place you should ever point an airsoft gun at somebody is in a controlled wargaming environment, where everbody knows it is a game. As a civilian the absolute only time you should ever point a real gun at another human is if that person presents a clear and immediate threat to your life or the life of another person. Common sense people! Herein ends the firearms safety lecture. Graham

Hmmm....I don't know, between David Hingtgen and his Vaseline and Agent One with and his um......... door knob fetish, this is turning into a very strange thread. Graham

Orguss yes, but the name is not Mimsy. IIRC, I think her name is Memegene(sp?). Can't be bothered to search online for correct spelling. Graham

Not sure about the the law in the US, but I would imagine that shooting somebody with a paintball or airsoft gun without their consent would be illegal, that is that unless they are posing an immediate threat to you or your loved ones. Graham

Thank you, thank you. . . . . . . . . Ladies & gentlemen, Graham has left the building

Hey Kevin, Have you got the Japanese or US version? If it's the US version, does it come with English language instructions? Graham

Solscud007, so I'm guessing you missed the who Monkey-N Yamato parts ordering episode then? Read about it here. In the end Yamato gave Rob a big run around, shipping the wrong parts several times and still charging him for them. They did eventually ship most of the correct parts I gather, but then their so-called Customer Service Center decided to stop supplying spares. Graham

OK, as there is also another topic talking about this below, I'm going to merge it with this pinned topic. 1....2......3.......Merge! Graham

I could never really get into SAAB. The whole thing with using starfighter pilots as infantry seemed pretty silly to me. Graham

Heh, I was talking with some of my contacts at Yamato a few days ago, and a February release is probably a little over-optimistic. I think March is probably more realistic. Graham

Ah, but what if it's a LOTR Legolas type elf? You'll be a human pincushion full of arrows before you even make that first kick or try to get that first shot out of your .45! Graham

1) Make sure the back hatch is pushed all the way down past the two stops (small tabs) to the left and right. You will hear a click as you do this. The back hatch should no longer be at the same level with, i.e. no longer flush with the main back plate. 2) On the rear of the back hatch, there is a small swing arm. Rotate this arm 270 degrees and lock it to the top of the backpack. 3) In the FAST Pack set, there is a white piece that fits behind the Battroids head/neck area. This piece fits over the top of the back hatch and helps lock it in place to prevent it unlocking due to the weight of the FAST packs. Not the clearest of explanations, but I hope you can make sense of it. Graham

Nope, Meltran exist in the TV continuity too, as the female military force. Protoculture splits into 2 factions. Zentran = side that used males Meltran = side that used females. Protodevilin attack, all previous protoculture hostilities put aside, and some fleets are melded together to help fight against the Supervision Army. Isn't Protoculture just a pretty flower that Meltrans wear in their hair? (Dons bullet proof vest and runs for cover). Sorry, I should know better, but I'm in a silly mood today. Graham