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That's pretty ignorant of those people that are claiming that, and really only proves they don't have a damn clue about what they're talking about. Their ass-umption just made the "ass" out of them. Especially, in light of the fact that Macross has a much more in depth back story than Robotech. That's not even a matter of opinion. I'm not saying that this is a criticism against Robotech, cause it isn't, but if you look at canon details, history, and story, Macross spans pre space war I, Space War I, back story on colonization, valkyrie development of the YF-19 and 21, Planet Eden, Macross 7 fleet war against the Protodeviln, Macross 7 Trash, the the journey of Macross Frontier, and the valkyrie races from Macross The Ride. That's not even really going into data info provided in Macross Chronicles that gives further info, and fills in a lot of detail in between. Now, taking all that in, if someone is gonna make a dumbass commen like "Macross Fans are all mecha based", then you have a simply ignorant person, or people to make that statement.

If it's what I think it is, I've heard it a long time ago. Several have heard it as well, and at least one of the tracks that didn't make it, make me wanna throw down some cardboard on the pavement, put on my converse, and bust out the windmill on everyone. I wish they'd stop calling it a 25th anniversary soundtrack, as it's past that, and as the saying goes, "A day late, and a buck short." But, they probably wanna ride that pony around the track as much as possible. Aside from being a little off and odd, it's kinda one of those, "whatever" moments.

You may not know this, or maybe it's just another one of HG's misleads, but I'm pretty sure that wasn't "Carl's Final Project". While he may have suggested getting more Robotech story out there through alternative media, as HG staff has said, they never said this was actually his story. From what it sounds like, simply suggested the style of media, and it's all Tommy's story. I think they were using the "Carl's vision" thing play off of the fans' emotions, nothing more. It's not that I wouldn't mind seeing any new Robotech, I'd like to see it thoroughly branch off into it's own story without relying on Macross, Southern Cross, and Mospeada characters. They could've used the Shadow Chronicles to wrap up the Rick Hunter SDF-3 drama, and then start off in a different part of space, with new characters, and new mecha. Alas, that requires a level of creativity that they don't seem to have, and if they do, they're scared to death to even try it.

That's almost like buying a 1/60 CD 1A at hlj on the spring sale with EMS shipping. At some point, they're gonna break the point where the price just turns most people off, and they don't make a return on their product. This, to me, is very close.

There's no 3rd option though, to not have to see either. Shadow Chronicles was an embarrassment, and the Robotech that I used to like has long been buried under a mountain of $h!t.

This is probably one of the best looking Valks in battroid that I've seen in a long time. It just looks wicked. I'm still a bit concerned about the super glossy plastic, which makes the damn paint chip, and the loosening diecast, but I'm hoping for good things out of this.

Hmmm, that program looks like it'd do South Park style animation pretty well.

Awesome, looking forward to getting my two copies

I too, am a little bummed out about the super high price, but I'll just save a few more lunches out to get it. I am liking the little features, and will probably spur me onto putting up a M7 display section when I start doing my "Macross Room". Probably won't be that big, but this seems definitely like a show piece.

HLJ is usually pretty good at getting replacement parts to you. I bought a CMs Mospeada ride armor of the red one, and the leg was broken out of the box. I emailed them, sent in pics, and they sent me a complete figure. It took sometime, but they came through for me. As for items that are on their way to me, I have a couple ebay items coming, a Macross Frontier car decal for my G35, the Super Dimension Calvary Southern Cross "This Is Animation" book, and from HLJ, a v.2 CF 1A.

I have to admit, that's pretty f!@king lame. So, they spent a whole $80 on a new hard drive??? Whoa, big spenders there. I don't see how that really demonstrates anything big, or newsworthy when it comes to production. They must be real desperate to prove that fact.

I dunno about the lions on this. Some pics they look fine, then others make them look so soft. I think if they did a Chester Cheetah Voltron figure, I'd go for that. At least he has that Sean Connery voice, and sun glasses. I'd pilot that mech while eating a big bag of cheetohs. There's a perfect product tie-in.

Yeah, that's understandable, and as I haven't given any details, I don't expect people to jump on that bandwagon. Unfortunately, even if there were to be added english subs, the BD, or DVD (more like BD only) would still have to be stuck in Japan. At least with today's technologies, and the list of e-tailers in existence, there isn't such a problem as getting them out, as is more the price and shipping. I've put out this question before, and the response was pretty positive, but if this was to happen, there's plenty of people who'd buy them here w/ english subs. The list was including people who haven't purchased the official DVD/BD versions because of that, and people who already own the Frontier sets and movies. I know I would rebuy them in support of a decision to include their, what seems like, forgotten secondary market. From what I've discussed with certain people, they are aware of us, and the dedication we have to the franchise. But, as I've said above, nothing is ever so cut and dry, and getting everyone on one page, in almost any situation, is never an easy task.

Well, then if you've actually had meetings with, or talked with some of the people in these companies that make these decisions in regards to subtitles, then you'd know why I posted what I did.

They ARE interested. Trust me on this one, at least from a couple sides of the block.

Stampede would probably be most deadly. As pointed out, it depends on your target. If the target was ships, or fortresses, I'd say the RMS payload (A) would be the best payload, and the standard strike canon setup for secondary targets. This, of course, depends on the number of ships. If you have one or two primary ship or base targets, and have a decent opposing secondary target, I'd take option B, with the standard strike setup. Now, if there's nothing but Regults, fighter pods, and the sort, you'd probably want a spread of many missiles that will keep the enemy off concentrating on hitting you. You'd probably also want a weapon system that can track and destroy multiple targets, a few times over. For that, you'd probably want a full Micro missile payload, or the micro-missiles, with the larger missiles for maybe the one eyed larger ships (forgot what they're called). Then, I'd go for option c, with standard strike, or dual strike canon layout. I'm not sure, but the missiles, based on what is shown in the shows, seem to have different properties. The RMS missiles seem to be a bit slower and easier to shoot down. The micro missiles seem very fast and maneuverable, but probably don't hit nearly as hard. Not sure about the medium sized ones, but that's what I get from seeing the show.

It's not that cut and dry. While we can speculate on reasons why, there's usually more than one reason, or more than one hurdle that each company would need to jump over to get this stuff done. Maybe it's not that they don't want to, maybe they can't? Or, maybe they can, but don't want to put other things at risks, or maybe profit margins would diminish, etc. I've explored options available, and some seem helpful. However, as I, nor anyone here that I know of work for any of said companies, the best thing to do as people in HG's realm of the Robotech/Macross issue is to keep on buying what you like, and let your interest be known and hope that they see a viable market outside Japan.

One of us can only hope that we win the Mega lotto, and then buy the franchise and all licenses and rights therein. Damn, at $155 million cash payout, after taxes, you're looking at, at least $80 million. I'd buy it just to get Macross over here. There'd still be money to be made off of that, and I'm sure BW would be willing to work with anyone else, other than HG. I know it's more complicated than that but it's possible.

Yeah, I've noticed. I've got one, but need another for a psycho custom project (I know, I'm nuts). Even just paying the standard retail would be great for me at this point. Usually at any price over $100, my initial instinct is to wince a bit. However, I usually pay out for the good Macross items anyways. Having a high quality VE-1 finally made was high on my list of purchases.

Probably just means they're butt-hurt little angry tools. I'm sure they don't appreciate their own words and facts being thrust upon them, especially when they are wrong, or have no real comeback. It's probably also a way of making them feel like they're "in-charge" or superior by having someone apologize, and gives them a (false) sense of being in the right. I know it's been talked about before, but how many staff members of companies and franchises take this crap so personally, and get so wrapped up into criticism, that they start to go down the unprofessional path?

I happen to like the original voices. It made it more nostalgic. Great job. Where's part 2?

Finally took advantage of the sale. Just getting a 1/60 mass prod. VF-1A. If hey had the VE-1, I'd be all over that. Wish I could find one more of those.

Dude, you are building a great resume there, for the next Marketing Coordinator position. Your verbage is pretty spot on. For a long time, even before me leaving the rt.com wagon, I stopped caring caring what the outcome of all this crap came to. Basically, you have a group within the fandom, that feel they know everything there is to know about how the "business" of Hollywood works, just because they believe they have a tangible position, or some notary. Then you have a wannabe marketing coordinator, who, for all intent and purposes, knows absolutely nothing about the job he's doing. That's why they're stuck only doing conventions. I wonder if they've heard of "preaching to the choir"? That's basically all the convention tour does, save for a handful of newcomers here and there. Then, said marketing coordinator comes off like a frantic moron when confronted with a growing amount of questions, and proof of discrepancies from his quotes. If they choose to drive away fans, that's not my concern. It shouldn't really be any rational person's thinking as well. Doesn't seem like anybody with real and valid concerns are welcome, and they're not gonna listen to anyone, no matter how right or wrong the idea and rationale is. My time spent commenting on this stuff is to simply call it out, and to have fun at their expense, and it seems they have deep pockets when it comes to idiotic comments and actions. It makes this all good and fun.

I remember watching that take on it. I laughed so hard, it was like a trip to the gym. The cartoon was alright. I remember the song, and that T-bop or whatever the scooter robot's name was. I only had a few of the toys. I'd like to see on DVD Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors. Those were some badass toys.

NM, I was gonna ask what this is, but now that I know, it's pretty interesting. That seems like a lot of work if you're gonna make a hard version. Good luck to you, and look forward to seeing the finished project.