Graham

IIRC, the game is supposed to be based on events in the TV series, but uses mostly DYRL styling. Graham

Guys, I was thinking, if one of the many talented artists here wants to come up with some suitable artwork, I could arrange to get some 'Macrossworld HK Shopathon 2004' T-shirts printed up. What do you think? Maybe we could call it 'Superdimensional Shopathon"! Thoughts? Graham

Um...I think some of you may have a misconception about HK. Even here you cannot buy cool high-end collectible toys like Yamatos in Supermarkets! At best, a few of the biggger supermarkests might stock a few very old 1/144 Gundam kits with really beat up boxes (other shop's deadstock), but that's it. Most Supermarkets here have either no toy section on just a small one, selling really cheap made in China junk, like little plastic fire-engines or buses or crap like that. However, back in 1986, I do remember a few of the Supermarkets here stocking some of the really cheap small scale Macross models. Graham

I think Takatoys will be offering 'UN AIR FORCE' and perhaps also 'UN MARINES' stickers on his upcoming 1/48 Low-Vis sticker sheets. I plan to get some for my Low-Vis toys. Graham

LOL....that's also what I did. Actually, I tortured the fool things first (cut, burned, drilled & shot them), before throwing them in the garbage. Graham

This is not official, not insider information, just my best guess. Anyway, I also think we will see a Kakizaki VF-1A as he got a FAST pack sticker on the FP sticker sheet. Here's what I think we are going to see in 1/48 in order of release: - 1) VF-1S Hikaru. 2) VF-1J Hikaru. 3) VF-1A Kakizaki 4) VF-1J Max & Millia. 5) ??????????? Graham

Heh, the Topic Title & Descripion of this thread " Banpresto Valks Anybody know anything about them?" made me laugh out loud. Asking that sort of question on the MW Toy Forums, which has the most knowledgable group of Macross toy enthusiasts in the world is akin to asking Stephen Hawking what he knows about the universe . Graham

actually 1pm is underestimating it should be 3pm onwards Graham, Nah, 3pm is too late. A lot of the shops like Animate, Kanto, Toymania, Superman are open at 1pm. Graham

I'd like to see a Tomahawk and the new Macross Zero Destroid, but that's about it. The other Destroids have never appealed to me very much. Graham

I for one would not like to see Yamato release a retooled and improved, gimmick laden, perfect transformation 1/60 VF-1. Good grief.....just imagine having to purchase all those VF-1 variants in 1/60 scale yet again! I don't think either my wallet, display cabinet or wife would stand for it. Personally, I'm happy with the 1/48 VF-1. Don't worry, I'm sure Yamato will will incorporate lessons learned and features from the 1/48 line in the upcoming VF-0 line. Graham

Guess, I'm gonna have to start planning where to take you guys. The good news is that most shops are open until 9pm or 10pm at night, 7 days a week. The bad thing is that most of the hobby/toy shops don't open until at least 1pm. Some of the smaller shops only open in the evenings from 6pm onwards. This means that for those of you suffering from jetlag, we won't have to start too early in the morning! We will not be able to visit every major toy and hobby shop in one day. It will take at least two days. Here's what I'm thinking. Day # 1 Kowloon Side 1) Allied Plaza in Prince Edward. Several shops selling Japanese Hobby & game magazines. 2) Animate on Nelson Road in Mong Kok for toys and magazines. 3) Sino Center on Nathan Road in Mong Kok for toys (Animate & Kanto Hobby). Also, many shops selling bootleg anime DVDs. Several shops selling original Jpop CDs. 4) CTMA Center on Sai Yeung Choi St South in Mong Kok for Toys (Superman toys & Ant Shop + several other toy shops). 5) Several misc smaller toy shops scattered around Mong Kok. 6) If any of you are airsoft fans, there is a whole street full of airsoft shops in Mongkok. 7) 111 Richmond Center in Argyle Street Mong Kok. Several toy shops and one hentai manga shop! Perhaps the Ladies Street Market and Temple Street market for bootleg gashapons if anybody is interested and clothes shopping for the wives. Day # 2 HK Island Side 1) Causeway Bay Center on Sugar Strret. One large branch of Animate, plus several other toy and model shops. 2) Japanese Dept. stores Sogo and Mitsokushi. Big manga and magazine section, but the toy and model sections are overpriced. Still, worth a visit. 3) 108 Center in Wanchai, several toy and hobby shops. 4) Other misc toy and model shops in wanchai. Of course, we also have to fit lunch and dinners and pubs in as well. And do you guys want to do any regular tourist type stuff? Lastly, I'll ask, but Yamato's office will probably be off-limits. The general manager would probably never speak to me again if I came a knockin' with a bunch of rabid Macross fans in tow. Anyway, there's not much to see there unless they happen to have some prototypes or tests shots in the office on that day. Graham

As well as the stuffed VF-1S, there was also a stuffed VF-19 Fire Valkyrie. Also extremely rare. I only know one person who has one. Graham

Ah right, I remember passing one when I was in Orlando last February, but didn't have time to go in. Hmm....maybe next year when I'm in Vegas......I love pancakes. Graham

As somebody else suggested a while ago, buy two monsters and a big sheet of rectangular shaped glass. Put a Monster under each end of the glass and you have an instant coffee table B) Graham

It doesn't have to...with some celing track and some electric motors, you could have a formation of 1/48s flying around in the air! That would kick SO much ass. Yeah, until one hit you in the head...... and break into pieces LOL, if you got hit in the head by a flying 1/48 with FPs attached, it would be your head that broke. Those suckers are damn heavy. Graham

Unfortunately, Burger King, Wendys & Jack in the Box closed down years ago, forced out by McDonalds For western fast food, we have McDonalds, KFC, a few Hardies and Pizza Hut. For burgers though, I generally prefer slightly more upscale places like TGIF, Hard Rock Cafe, Ruby Tuesday or Dan Ryans. Graham

I hope they have something edible. I am a picky eater. I do hear there is a micky d's over there. I guess I will suffer. But the toys...Ah yes the toys ALEX Lot's and lot's of McDonalds here. We probably have a greater density of McDonalds than any other city in the world. I think HK has something like 200 McDonalds branches. Wherever you are in HK, you are never more than 5-10 minutes walk away from a McDonalds! Graham

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Hmmmmmmmmmm, any Red Robins or IHOP in HK? No robins here, just lots of sparrows, pigeons and the occasional hawk. I have no idea what an IHOP is!? Graham

AFAIK, the VF-1S Hikaru is scheduled for late October and the VF-1J Hikaru for late November or early December. However, release dates are like weather reports and should be taken with a grain of salt. Graham

Ewww! ....Nooooo Sorry...But am I the only one who doesn't like Escaflowne? Melissa I'm not saying that's what I want. It's not. Although I enjoyed Escaflowne, I'm not really interested in seeing a sequel. But it is a posibility Sunrise and Kawamori will make one. Of couse, I want a new Macross TV series and just for the record, I'd like it set in the 2020-2035 period. Graham

About 30cm (12") tall with Super packs and 34cm (13.5") with the Strike Cannon. I had to adjust the shelves in my display cabinet to fit them. Graham

Yuk....if that's what you guys are going to eat, count me out. I hate sea food Graham

Err....areaseven, didn't you already post this review in the old forums. People can find it archived there. Graham

Despite living in HK for 16 years, having a Cantonese wife and spending thousands of HK$ on Cantonese lessons, I only speak very basic 'Survival Cantonese'. In fact languages have never been my strong point, and I only use my Cantonese when absolutely necessary. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! Graham

Don't worry, I'm a burger, steak and pizza kinda guy. I'm not into exotic food at all. In fact despite living in HK, I don't really like Chinese food much and the only time I eat it is when I have to visit my wife's parents. And the weather in January should be around 12 to 20 degrees Celsius (That's 53.6 to 68 Fahrenheit for you Yanks). Humidity should be low in January as well. Graham