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  1. EXO
    VF-OMG... get over it.
  2. EXO
    I think HG stance is that they got BW by the balls. They have all the trademarks to the Macross name and the right to distribute the original (SDF and DYRL) outside of Japan and it's them that need to make nice. But the longer it takes the more the opposite becomes true. Macross becomes more successful as a brand without the need of international distribution because of the internet and HG's offering and business tactics become less and less attractive. But they have their hands caught in the proverbial Macross cookie jar. They're unwilling to let go so they're just stuck there with their hands caught.
  3. EXO
    That's retardis... lol.
  4. EXO
    lol... I think I'm a product of the critic and the nostalgist... maybe a little of the secret fan.
  5. EXO
    Not done but here's some sneak peeks
  6. EXO
    The old Steve Jobs adage is "people don't know what they want until you give it to them"... but you have to at least try to make it good. I remember those comic books and they were pretty bad. The worst thing about them was that they art looked nothing like the original 3 shows. But they were comic books, usually done by 2 people... the writer and the artist, and done within impossible time limits with small budgets. If they wanted to do a new show, they'd have to spend some money and hire people that can do it right. Again, it seems like it's too late as far as HG is concerned... and too much bad blood.
  7. EXO
    True, but if anything I'm shocked to see how HG is universally hated. I looked at the different forums someone linked on this thread, the places where most of their news releases went, and people that have nothing to do with Macross are really turned off by them as a company. I mean, TFW probably has some crossover fans but I was looking at the comments on Kotaku, ANN forums and other general entertainment sites. The kindest things written were by people that haven't talked about Robotech since the 80's or 90's and those people weren't excited enough to go to the KS page, they were just willing to see if it eventually get funded and check it out if it gets released. I think that they should jump ahead to a point where Scott is the old relic from the series and Macross is left way behind. Start a whole new fresh continuity with small references to the past. But you'll still need some real talent for that. The real draw back here is the iron grip that's choking the franchise. And as much as they would think it would hurt them, I think they really need to show a huge step of good will to get some people's trust back. Yup... I'm talking about handing back or relaxing the blockiade of Macross products. They really have to look like the heroes in this to stop people from badmouthing them in every site they are mentioned.
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    Either way it doesn't look good. If they were gauging interest they just had harsh discovery that there isn't a lot. But I do think they based it on the popularity of the table top gaming funding. But with the game, all they really had to do was splash up some SDF Macross line art of mechs and people were all over it. With this project, they couldn't really do that. There's just not enough interest in a few mediocre designs when anime fans are inundated with newer and more popular shows and toys from reliable companies. It's a lose/lose situation that they have put themselves in. They needed to cultivate a property that can people would be interested in order to raise money for this type of situation. But at the same time, if they had done that already, they wouldn't be in this situation and wouldn't need a fundraiser. There's suppose to be an up-surge of pledges on today once the people from the panel come home from SDCC and spread the word. I guess there's just no way for them to get the word out or pledge themselves while they're there. If only people had wireless personal devices to connect to the internet... Personally, I never come out of Comic Con with any extra money.
  9. EXO
    Gorgeous work!
  10. EXO
    Wonder if these sold out also.
  11. EXO
    Gotta admit. That Yojimbo thing was funny though.
  12. EXO
    Sexy. Now I wish I had all three. The 1/2000, 1/3000 and this one to display in all three modes.
  13. EXO
    I liked it too but curious to see what the new color will be.
  14. EXO
    Stop going back and forth reporting drama. If anything you're the one stirring things up, yojimbo.
  15. EXO
    Look! It's AgentOne's nightmare!
  16. EXO
    It is beautiful... as if it's telling everyone that doesn't like the blue to kiss it in the rear...
  17. EXO
    http://t.co/dFVtLvPvxm
  18. EXO
    OK guys... not a Macross 7 thread. Thanks!
  19. EXO
    What? If anything I've been hoping this will succeed. I don't advocate people that clearly know HG's track record to foolishly throw their money in, but I do encourage those who still have faith in them and approve of their quality to put as much money as they can to make it work. This is exactly in tune to the wishes of the guy in the video. I guess I'm just a bully that way. Dunno who Mav is but memo has never been banned. We don't ban anyone for using caps. Does anyone really believe that after 15 years that guy still hasn't upgraded to a computer that has the ability to turn off his caps lock if the keyboard alone can't do it? I think that Kev guy was banned as soon as the forums were active. I don't really remember him.
  20. EXO
    Down from $600 is realistic. The starting point of that auction is probably what you can expect and the more they produce for each WF the less it'll be in demand. It all depends on how long they keep producing it. But the more successful these things are you can bet they'll make other things that you're gonna want. It's an endless circle that orbits your wallet like the black hole it is...
  21. EXO
    Why would you come here if you want to avoid the scrutiny? Admittedly, I've been adding a lot of digs in my comment because I know people are reading this. But this is where you SHOULD come if you're a Macross fan that has any interest in Robotech, as long as you're here for what is primarily Macross. Unfortunately, a lot of that interest have become negative but not thru any doings of Big West or any one officially associated with Macross. Both Macross and Robotech fans feel that their franchises are being held back. Yes, HG does have the right to disribute Macross. Yes they did trademark the name Macross in order to legally block anything Macross that they don't have any affiliation with. But that still doesn't account for the less than lackluster merchandise and animation that they have produced in their own right? These people like Shadown Chronicles? MPC's? They way they helped Beagle and Megahouse hit it out of the park with their maginificent worldwide distribution prowess? The awesome Wildstorm and Voltron crossover comic books? If they loved those things then they should be ready to be continually disappointed by the dwindling support, because most people didn't. If they did, then the franshise would be continually milked. That's the reality. Guess what? They're still making Macross toys (toys not vinyl statuettes), Macross animation, and producing Macross music CDs and books because people love them. They sell... no need to take the kicksarter route. Good luck to Udon and Creavision BTW...
  22. EXO
    I wouldn't worry. These stands never last long on the market and they get expensive fast. There's always room for more stands and not just for Macross toys.
  23. EXO
    Go thru Mr. March's site or get a hold of him if you can. http://www.macross2.net/m3/sdfmacross/vf-1a-valkyrie.htm The VF-1 Master File books http://masterfileblog.jp/books And I suggest looking at Dan Bickel's highly detailed mock up of the cockpit http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=34651 Some videos of the 1:1 VF1S cockpit on FB Post by Francis Chow. Post by Francis Chow.
  24. EXO
    George Miller is a great storyteller. I mean he wrote an academy nominated movie about a talking pig. The trailer looks awesome.
  25. EXO
    I don't mind the costume but she doesn't look right at all. I mean she looks wrong for the part. Not just the body but the face. And I think she's a pretty girl but nothing about her says Wonder Woman.
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