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While I do believe Yamato would do a great job on the Mospeada line, I don't think it'd be necessarily a good idea for them to jump in the game at this point. I'm on the firm belief that Beagle's downfall was basically producing 2 of the same damn design in a row. Had they been smart and do the Stick first, then do the Fuke, Yellow right after, that would've kept the interest going. While I think the Ley version was cool and great, it's not different at all from the Stick, save a different head, different gun, and different colored fabric. And I tend to think of much of my purchases on the same as the general consumer for these things. I really had no interest in buying the Ley until the news that they were dying out came along. Why would most people want to spend $200+ for a toy that looks so similar to the first one they just bought? I thought that was Beagle's, Megahouse's big mistake. Although, with CMs, I think they survived basically on the price point alone.

Man, I'm torn between the VF-4 and the VF-2SS w/ SAP. I really want to vote for both, but my official vote went for the VF-4. I would vote for the VA-3 but as that's not on the list, not much I can do.

Che, send me a pm on what type of 2D stuff you need, and I'll see if she can swing getting something done. Can't guarantee anything, but perhaps if it's nothing too in depth, whe may be able to swing something.

And if Robotech was in a RPG, they'd be rolling to take damage, critical strike.

Just a quick post here, got my VT-1 yesterday, and this is one badass toy. I took it out, transformed it a couple times and put the armor on, and this toy is simply amazing. The look and feel of it is awesome. It's now making me drool for the VE-1. Awesome job Yamato.

you know you want it, the Waltrips and HG know what everyone wants. For the Mechwarrior game, I still don't think that the item in question looks enough like the "Warhammer". Still, if they do without it, I don't think it'll sway fans from not getting the game. From what I've gathered, it seems like the fans are just pissed at HG more than anything, and want to vent. I intend to buy the game for sure, so I'll be showing my support.

I'd ask my wife to do some 2D stuff, but I have a staff that is trying to get ready to present for an animated series, and we've been working on character designs for awhile with that. I'm still available for any musical needs, and anything else perhaps. Let me know. Just can't do too much in any timely manner.

Yeah, that article should sting the RT fans and staff a bit. I'm sure it wouldn't to those that live in the happy "Space Bubble", but the reality of that article defines HG's actions for the last 23 yrs, 24 years if you wanna add the original Robotech concept in there. Let's just face it, Robotech is never gonna stand on it's own, and will always be tied to the originals.

My lists of accessories are: 1) Flight crew and vehicles 2) Extended seats for Battroid and that baby pod 3) Additional armament packs (contemporary, and non standard Macross weaponry) 4) Standing 1/60 characters (Minmay, Misa, Roy, Hikaru, Max, etc.) If we got all that, I think I'd be set with enough things to set up dioramas for a loooonnnng time.

Damn, and now I know. Well, if you need any extras, let me know. I sent you an email regarding why my auditions weren't going through about a week ago. If you have any cast members back out. I can do Yang Newman pretty damn good. Anyways, good luck with the project. I'll be happy to see updates.

I saw this some time ago. I wonder if there are any other name usages going around. HG might want to put a C&D order out on him too, ROFLMAO

Speaking of, I can't send emails to you. Either your mailbox is full, or you can't accept mail over 10Mb. Let me know what I can do to send stuff to you, Hikuro.

Yes, it's very true. my demotion from their site had some to do with hear-say and assumptions from other sites, as well as quite a few other people. I know someone's website that was watched every freakin' day by computers at HG simply because it was negatively reflecting them. I know for a fact Steve Yun does not like Robotech fans, based on a comments I've heard him make several years ago. He puts up with them, and puts a good front, really doesn't give a crap about them, save for maybe those that Tommy actually likes. Even then, probably not. Even as a regular poster over there, I always got the impression that they thought of their fans as gullible twits, who were easy to manipulate. I don't think they accept those that have their own opinion. Your site, HP, shows that you have your own thoughts, and can openly criticize them, and still remain a fan. Those are the people they probably really worry about. You're not on some stupid vendetta, you don't hate the franchise simply because it's not Macross or something like that, you have valid issues with the way they run things. The simple solution that most will give here is simply leave it all behind. But being a fan isn't about just abandoning things you like. That, I can understand. And voicing your concerns, and having a place where others can do so is a good thing. Let them read on. WTF are they gonna do, ban you from your own website? Getting banned is the worst thing they could do to some fans, cause whatever restrains they have on spilling out the crap they do gets disintigrated, and it becomes free reign on their parade. I spent a lot of time telling several others about some of the crap I knew, just never said when I was a member over there, out of respect. But they do it to themselves. Not much you can do to help them when they feel they know better. Maybe one day they'll get over it and fix things.

Looks like it was a lot of fun. I'm now working the A.M. shift (10p.m.-6:30a.m.) So poker is definitely restricted to days off for me, for now. Cool prizes definitely.

Memo does speak Ingles just fine. And his caps lock isn't broken. What he told me several years ago was that on his laptop, his hands are too big to push the shift button, or something to that effect, and writing in caps lock was just easier. Never really made sense to me, cause I told him it's like yelling at people. He just gave me the classic laugh. In what thread did PTH get banned? I find that pretty damn funny. If even rt.com or rtx.com doesn't want him, maybe he can try the My Little Pony fansite (if they even have one). In using his own, such eloquent words, "You got owned! You know why you got owned? Cause they say so, and since I want to believe what they say is right, that means you got owned. Owned!!!" OK, back to using brain cells.

I collect a lot of Max Jenius stuff as well. Sadly, I sold my V1 1/60s and the toynami Max off. Have everything else.

Very nice pics guys. Love the setting of the collections. If I had the space, I'd post up some pics. Ahhh, one day!!!

A very simple part of the problem why ADV went under and is now spitting out DVDs under the Sentai name. They recycled the same actors over and over, in hopes that their small list of mostly non unioned VAs would make it work. They were non union, thus the reason they were stationed in Texas. Speaking of which, I know a few VAs who have the SAG cards who did not like ADV for that action. ADV paid their VAs less by not going union, but, sometimes you get what you pay for. While some VAs ADV used were very good, some were just annoying to hear in every DVD they put out. Being a VA can be lucrative, or at least for a select few. The one good thing HG did was use mostly great VAs in their latest feature. While the lines were very bad, the VAs did a good job.

The Key word is, "right now". It'd be nice if Macross grows so much, that they realize that fighting to be able to put their product out wherever is more of a bonus for them. Right now, it seems that BW is just basking in the sun of the great success they have now. One can only hope that their products make it out here on their terms. Just kinda like a "sticking it to the bad guy" sort of thing. Until then, I still support and by their products through e-tailers

Speaking of the Mospeada art book that just came out, has it been discussed if there will, in fact, be a second book? I wonder how well this book has sold?

If it is Pachinko, I wonder how much the game would cost to bring over here? That'd be one awesome item. I too, would love to see this footage on Blu-Ray. The drawings and art just looks so incredibly awesome. Awesome site, too, wish I could read what they're saying.

It's the one thing I never understood about RT fans. Why believe someone that isn't going to tell it exactly like it is? When Kevin did mention Robotech Shadow Rising on hiatus, I believe he was telling the truth. Of course, when that was said, fans reacted poorly to it, and they had to put a spin on the statement. If HG came out and said that RTSC did mediocre, the toy lines are selling quite poorly and can't generate enough interest to make new ones, what do you think possible investors, distributors, let alone, the fans, would think? That's what I don't get. Their fans simply believe something based on their word alone. Granted, most companies will always paint a pretty picture for those with interest, but their spokesperson(s) talk from time to time. The fact that HG staff do a lot of panels and the sort, can put them at a disadvantage. It gets them caught up telling a little too much, then they have to retract. Then, as times told by a few here, they've been caught up saying something, then denying that it was ever said. If someone's gonna believe them, that's up to them, but eventually, these things are catching up to them. Thus, the reason why there seem to be less and less fans over there.

I think you nailed it on why they'll keep the name Robotech, even if all was changed and there were absolutely no links to any of the 3 series it was based on. HG doesn't have the staff, or the creativity to create something 100% original, for one. If they were to create something new, they'd have to do a lot of work to gain clout just to get that new series some respect. I'm sure HG has the idea that the name is a cash cow, and the interest in a LAM seems to be enough proof of that theory. The problem that HG has is that if they completely severe the ties to Macross, they'd be committing a franchise suicide. It's why their Macross toys continue to sell the best out of all the products. It may be something they say they'd like to do, but I'm sure they like the fact that they can exploit Macross as much as possible. No Rick Hunter, no story.

I know it's not really On topic, but I sent you auditions for Macross Plus. Are you gonna be working on Plus and Zero at the same time?

This is more along the lines of how it probably went. Going to Japan with a pocket full of money, or a blank check, and simply expecting people to bow before the almighty dollar is stupid to some cultures that don't only run their business based on making a buck. Maybe it would've been different if HG approached differently, but in any case, things worked out good for BW. They have a movie coming, Frontier was a huge success, and the product line it simply huge. I just wish for us, we could get some of this stuff officially released here. I understand why HG wouldn't want it over here. Their own product would get downgraded to squat.