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I'm jealous! I think I know why Yamato hasn't made the SDF Macross. Because you'd only buy one! It's cool to have a squad of VFs, because there's squads of VFs in the show. But there's only one Macross in the series, so why buy more than one? You can also customize your own paint scheme for a valk, because that paint scheme could have existed somewhere in the UN Spacy forces. But it's hard to imagine there was another SDF somewhere, with it's own paint scheme, that we never heard about. Although...alternate Macross paint schemes would be cool. I dare someone to do a Minmay Guard SDF-1! Or an all red Miria!

People, please help me. I really want to watch Macross 7. I refuse to even try to download it, because all of the M7 downloads I've tried before have been horrible quality (overly compressed or something?). I've watched TV shows online that looked fine, but all the M7 episodes I've seen have had nearly unwatchable video. Is there a good bootleg out there? I hate bootlegs because they compress like 10 episodes onto one DVD, but so far that seems like the only option. Any advice?

I can't have that attitude with something likely to cost around $150. 413225[/snapback] good for you, stand your ground! you tell Nani what's up! It's his money, not yours, what does his "attitude" have anything to do with you? 413231[/snapback] I think you completely misunderstood me, dude. What I was trying to say to Nani was: I can't have the same attitude he has (namely, "stop comparing it to the official line art... We're never going to get a perfect match... cut them some slack...The underbelly blows... so be it...Rejoice.") regarding a $150 toy. For me to spend that kinda cash, it's gotta be damn near perfect.

I can't have that attitude with something likely to cost around $150.

Damn right! I NEED a 1/60 VF-11 with fast packs and sumo-armor. That would be so sweeeeet. About the new YF-19, I can't believe you guys can accept that horribly fat forward fuselage. It reminds me of a frickin' pelican. Not what I'd call sleek. Looks like I'll be passing this up.

I love all the valks listed, but what I desire most is a better VF-11, especially with "sumo" armor. Fast packs would be nice too. However, I voted for the VF-4 because voting "other" is no fun. I think it's great that a Mac II valk is winning this poll!

Hey guys, will ACE2 play on my US Playstation 2, or do I have to get some sort of mod chip?

Hey all, I have a chance to get a HCM but there are none on eBay so I'm not sure if I'm getting ripped off. Do you guys know about how much they are worth now? I know the toy guide on this site says $400 but that's old info. I doubt they are worth as much now. Any help is appreciated.

Do people really still like this franchise? Every Metal Gear game after Solid on the PS1 was crap. Raiden ruined Sons of Liberty, and the ending made no sense whatsoever. There were so many mysterious clues about what was really going on and then -- nothing. They never explained how they fit together or what they meant (a la The Matrix and the Silent Hill games). Why was the colonel talking to me, the player? Who the fart knows. Snake Eater suffered from poor gameplay -- the overhead view where you can't see more than ten feet in front of you, no transition when switching back from first-person view (leaving you lost thanks to your camoflauge), a pointlessly tedious execution of first-aid, and the stupid camoflauge outfits that you could change into, instantly, every ten feet or so, while people were looking for you. Also, Snake Eater's villains were extremely juvenile and unbelievable, often acting like the bad guys from Power Rangers. The games are praised due to fanboyism and bad taste, pure and simple.

I think that article is a pretty dishonest hack-job. It's basically a list of all the greatest influences on US anime fandom, based on popularity or something, without any regard to the music. Although, the Robotech OST was really good -- way better than Macross'. But they praised the US Minmei songs? Those were dismal! Also, Yoko Kano is retardedly overrated. Please list her good songs so I can look them up and see for myself how bad your taste is.

So what's up with these 1/100 valks? Are they vaporware yet?

I think the new Prime looks awesome. Can't wait to see real pictures.

I was there, but unfortunately I didn't realize there were other MWers there. Here's me (looking fat since all I could do the last 8 rainy weeks was stay in and eat) and Mari.

It did? You must have got a special version then. 393328[/snapback] He's talking about the official lineart. It's in there. And I agree with everything you say about Palladium. Good riddance.

Srungle! I think I actually had a toy from this show, but I didn't know what it was at the time. I really loved the toy until my dipsh*t friend broke it. I think Srungle was aired in the US (spliced with another show a la Robotech) as Macron 1. I still remember the theme song! Ma-ma-ma-ma ma-ma Macron 1! Ma-ma-ma-ma ma-ma Macron 1! I watched it because it "looked like Robotech." I remember they played "King for a Day" by the Thompsons Twins and "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, in the actual show, during action scenes. That was wild. I still want that toy...

Awesome! All we need are Valkyries with trees inside and we're all set! Ha! I actually laughed aloud at that.

I'll never understand this argument. Animation technology is the same as it always was -- a bunch of still pictures flashing by to give the impression of movement. They can draw the stills on a computer now, but that just makes them look shittier in my opinion. The good episodes in Macross look better than anything made in the last few years. The Anime Friend eps really do look like garbage though. Ohh, and the booby thing. I'm no anthropologist, but I'm pretty sure that breasts got popular some time in the prehistoric era. I don't know what the fuss is about. EDIT: Wait wait wait. Pheonix, what the f*ck are you talking about? We're seeing still shots here. Why are we even talking about animation? So you don't like the designs. Sure, they're not my favorite either. Nowhere near as good as Mikimotos. A lot better than f*cking Naruto or One Piece, but definitely not Mikimoto-league.

Wow. Well done!

These are great questions, and I'd love to hear the answers as well. I wish we could get a Macross series about the Protoculture & the Supervision army, since what we know of them is so much speculation. Hey Cabbit, you like Macross and Tenchi Muyo? <3 <3 <3 I think I found me a new best friend!

You guys are just noticing this? My mind is torn between being sickened by his avatar and laughing hysterically at it. The laughing part usually wins.

The first OAV was pretty, but the characters and story fell flat. Love the character & mecha designs though.

Tulcas sounds familiar... What's with the swastika?

This is something everyone should love: I love this video

OMFG! Something even better on that site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwLj7Isgvrg&search=macross 387786[/snapback] silly noob. havent you seen the 20th anniversary DVD? 387835[/snapback] Nope! Is that a Japan-only DVD?

Wow...I'm kind of in awe, especially reading Valkyrie's post. Sounds like LDs were da shiznit. If they sold DVDs in big-assed flat boxes like LDs were sold in, with all the extras, I wouldn't miss LDs. Maybe someone should do that in Japan as a marketing gimmick. Thanks for the info!