Graham

Getting back on topic, the VF-1 is shown with thrust vectoring during gameplay in the upcoming PS2 Macross game. Graham

I'm confused. I thought the FAST packs were the conformal fuel tanks on the legs. Is there something we haven't seen yet? On all of the other VFs, the FAST packs only work in space (or at least a vacuum), and the VF-0 can't do that. Nope, the conformal fuel tanks referred to here are the two lumps on the chest plate, NOT the leg FAST packs. Graham

Actually, that's not true. IIRC, in epsiode # 1, Roy's VF-0s and maybe also the VF-0A cannon fodders were shown with 12 x AIM-200A AMRAAM 2 missiles mounted on the wings. Also, in episode # 2, when Shin is assigned guard duty on the island, you can see his VF-0D in Gerwalk mode with underwing ordnance. Graham

I bought it when it was first released months ago, but could never really get into it. IMO, there's no really outstanding tracks that really grab you. Personally, I think the Macross Plus OST 1 is far superior to the Macross Zero OST 1. Graham

I think it had it's theatrical release here in HK in 89, or possibly 88. I remember going to see it at the cinema 4 times. Great experience. And no, nothing was cut. Graham

Wow, everything shown so far looks great. The only thing that worries me is the low number of stages (8!). Hopefully, each stage will actually be divided into several sub-stages/missions. I'm still hoping for a versus mode, a survival mode and a player controlable mission generator. Graham

I'm loving what I've seen of the Yamato 1/60 GBP so far. IMO it looks 100 times better than the old 1/55 version. It's great that Yamato have made it with all the missile hatches opening, even the small ones on the rear of the legs. And yes, I love the big fists too. One thing I can't understand though is the need for the larger shoulders. The shoulder missile launchers could have easily been made to fit on the standard 1/60 shoulders. Graham

Finally got to watch the Ruliweb movie and the game looks great. I love that in fighter mode, they have the feet moviing for thrust vectoring and also that they show the FAST pack veriers and wing-tip roll thrusters working as well. Fantastic! Graham

Any link? Graham

Rewooh, there are only two Japanese companies that make Macross Plus toys. Yamato and Doyusha. Doyusha makes 1/144 scale, mostly die-cast versions of the YF-19 and YF-21. However, they are in fighter mode only and non-transformable. They are also out of production and are getting difficult to find. Yamato makes 1/72 scale transforming toys of the YF-19, YF-21 and VF-11B. these toys are made of ABS plastic with some die-cast parts. The YF-19 has the highest die-cast content, the VF-11B the lowest. Most of the Yamato Macross Plus toys have been out of production for a few years now and so are quite difficult to find. The most recent releases are the YF-21 FAST pack version and the VF-11B FAST pack version released earlier this year. Both are quite good toys with no fragile parts. As others have said, Yamato is doing a resculpt of the YF-19, which should be released next year. Graham

Wow.....that GBP looks really nice. Yes, this is the first time I've seen it myself. The big bubble fists look great, just like the old Arii/Imai box art. Yes, it's 1/60, as can clearly be read on the card. Also, as haterist mentioned, the leg joint below the hip armor is a big giveaway that it is 1/60 not 1/48. I have no idea whether the armor will be released seperately or bundled together with the VF-1J, but if I was a gambling man, I'd bet all my money that it will come bundled. I'm pretty sure the VF-1J can transform. If you read the card, it mentions '3' something, so I'm guessing that it says 'can transform into 3 modes' in Japanese. And for those naysayers among you, do you honestly think that Yamato is so stupid that they won't eventually release a 1/48 GBP? Yes, the purple color helmet is a tie in from the squadron (team?) that fly purple color Valks in the upcoing PS2 game. For pics of these purple Valks go check out the pinned PS2 game thread in the game forum. Graham

Yamato are planning to re-issue the 1/48 VF-1A Hikaru at the end of this month, along with the VF-1S Focker. These two re-issues will feature the improved nosecone attachment and flaps, first introduced on the 1/48 VF-1A Max. I'm not sure what you mean by a 'perfect version'? Graham

Although I haven't heard anything from Yamato yet, my guess is that the 1/48 M&M with FP is probably a done deal. I mean, it makes good financial sense as Yamato already has the tooling for the VF-1J, so they might as well milk the molds more and release other color variations. Personally, I don't think a 1/48 VF-1A CF is likely as firstly the 1/60 CF was not such a hot seller after the initial 'Limited' hype blew over. Secondly, many fans are getting tired of DYRL stlye VF-1A and I doubt Yamato would be willing to invest money to sculpt a TV type VF-1A head. I also think a 1/48 VF-1D is unlikey as it would require resculpting of several parts and color variations are not possible to help recover costs. Even though people are getting a bit tired of the VF-1A, I strongly suspect that we may end up seeing a Kakizaki VF-1A 1/48 from Yamato as they included his stikers in the FP set. Graham

They are rare because they were a limited run item. IIRC, I heard somewhere that the quantity for each style was 5,000pcs. Although I like the normal Macross 7 toys, I personally think the plated ones are fugly. Also, they are only display peices really as they show fingerprints like crazy if handled, so need constant wiping down to look good. Also, if you plan to transform them often, the plating will scratch. I used to own the silver VF-19S, but ended up throwing the fugly thing out B) IMO, the best looking of the bunch was the dark chrome VF-17D, with the gold VF-17S being the ugliest. Here in HK they turn up from time to time in some of the specialty hobby shops and usually sell for about US$200 a set. Graham

"Include Regults" That's what I wanna know a local shop is selling the Mission 2 Set. Only 6 pieces. 4 battaoids. 2 fighters. No regults! I also check in an online auction, 6 pieces; no regults. Whats up with that? Anyone? That's quite normal. A lot of shops here in HK also sold the Regults seperately as the demand for them was much higher than for the other pieces. Graham

Wow, these look great. Hope they are in scale with the mission 2 figs. Graham

Hey, I thought all the Macrossworld Mods were 1/1 scale real people. I didn't realise we had any 1/55 scale Moderators here. Guess I'll have to start calling them Mini-Mods Sorry, saw the topic title and couldn't resist. Graham

There is a distinct difference between something being 'good' and something being 'popular'. Just beacuse the masses like something, does not make it good. The Spice Girls & Britney Spears are two examples that spring to mind. But anyway, I digress, that is a discussion for another time. Graham (not a Harry Potter fan).

Too many release dates? I thought the date for this game had been set as October 23 for quite some time now. Graham

By end of October would be best, if not no later than mid-November. Graham oh graham, i'm refering to the Headline for the tshirt, not deadline though...... Oh...OK, I though you just made a spelling mistake Graham

Half a year ago when I first saw the new TV hands for the 1/48 VF-1J, I suggested to Yamato that they should make a set of non-articulated DYRL type hands. I also reminded them of this during my last meeting about a month and a half ago. However, as far as I know they don't have plans to make any, so I wouldn't hold your breath waitng for them. However, I have been wrong before, so who knows. Graham

By end of October would be best, if not no later than mid-November. Graham

Now that could be an **interesting** movie Graham

Old news. There is a 14 page pinned topic at the top of this forum devoted to this already. Graham

Don't worry, you will see the new YF-19 before the end of next year, although even I don't know exactly when. As for a redesigned YF-21 or VF-11B, anything is possible. Graham