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Hikuro, sent you a pm regarding my turn of events. As I'm back at home now, let me know if you still need that voice. So far, it sounds alright. Good stuff.

If there's a need next year for some help, I'd like to help. I think I've been around long enough to know the deal. Just let me know, and I'll do what I can. 10th year should be something special

OK, so you have someone to play the old guy?

I hope you know I was just joking. I do respect anyone who puts the work out, and for some things, financial compensation may be necessary. Like Pete, I like Gubaba's style of research for translation, and the sheer love of the franchise carries a long way. The photoshop work I've done can be tedious at times, but I do that just so that my fellow MWers at some point may be able to enjoy what they support already, on another level (other than just looking at the beautiful pics). I bought 2 copies of the 1st issue, and am awaiting my 2 copies of the 2nd. So, hopefully Gubaba will be satisfied with the amount of time that's gone by with the 1st issue, and may decide to have it as a download or something.

What was really great about the con this year is that the door opened up for many more people to come that probably wouldn't have. More people probably felt like this was a "for everyone" event, and not so board exclusive. I think with the tremendous success of this con, it should be a precursor to an even bigger one next year, especially since it'll be the decade celebration of the MWcons.. I'm getting many half done customs together and will be wrapping them up over the year so that I can actually submit something for next year. This was so much fun, and I'm still on a high from all the fun. Great meeting those I haven't met before, and great to see the regulars of the cons. Hope all you who made other plans, or couldn't make it this year realize that you HAVE GOT TO GET OUT HERE for MWcon.

I found Tommy's presentation on Photoshop very interesting, and he was a very nice guest. I found it a bit odd that Macross fans who already don't have the same gullibility as the rabid rt fans got the same answers regarding the movie. That's not a knock on Tommy, but I think they are so used to dealing with fans who'll eat up whatever they say, that they may have the idea that everybody eats it all up. My wife was there, and the questions came after the presentation. Somehow, the Kasdan name was put into a conversation where it was suggested that Kasdan was still working on the RT LAM. We all know that's not the case, but she remembered that of all things. I asked him a couple questions, but they were more along the lines of a certain product, and his own personal opinions. I'll leave it at that, but the questions came from Macrosstech fans (my definition of fans for both series) while Tommy was wrapping up his computer and equipment. I think some of you guys are over reacting a bit about Tommy being there. He didn't invade the con, but was there to give a presentation about something not directly related to Robotech. He was there as a Macross fan, as I know he is. Nothing more. I think I would've been ticked if the whole HG staff showed up, along with a bunch of RT.com crashers. The people who came were just fine, and actual fans of Macross. Why turn away fans, even if they have strong disagreements in our status quo?

These posts are getting longer and longer. I guess we'll find out what Toynami's big announcement is in a couple days. My guess is that it could be the Maia Beta with "synchro cannon". Or the Yamato stealth, I mean, Toynami Stealth 1/100. Or some other stuff that I heard, that may not be all that great. I'd like to hear the news of that stuff.

Ahhh, that's what I figured. Gubaba, how about we ask for donations for our work? LOL What a cash cow

Wow, had no clue that someone else was doing these in english. What kinda help were you requesting?

I'll get something together tomorrow for you and send it out.

I have yet to see a Shadow Chronicles cosplayer. It doesn't necessarily mean the movie was unsuccessful, but take Macross Frontier for example. It isn't advertised here at all, has no english dub, and yet, every convention I've been to, there are cosplayers, tons of model kits for sale, people who sing the songs, and loyal followings that can't wait for more. This, all in the country where they aren't allowed.

Here's more pics: These were just some of the main ones I got. Hope to see more pics from others. Sorry I couldn't remember who's all these great customes and toys were. So many toys and displays were mingled together, and I'm tired.

OK, some pics Sorry I can't shrink these. Never been able to shrinnk them properly.

This is probably the reason why BW hasn't even bothered talking to HG. Wether or not everyone trusts the internet for purchasing, the fact is, there are more and more people that do everyday, and the commerce and internet buying traffic is growing exponentially. BW knows that wether or not there's someone working here in the U.S. selling there stuff for a cut of it, it wouldn't matter. They sell it over here anyways. In just going to the AX 09 con, there were so many cosplayers of Macross Frontier, and some of Mac7, you'd think it was a huge mainstream release here in the U.S. Now let me ask you, how many cosplayers of Shadow Chronicles do you see? These aren't the tell all proof, but a damn good case why you'll never see BW working with the same people that they feel (wether right or wrong) cut them out by taking the name Macross. Macross has a world market, and it's exclusively for Japan. It doesn't need to "sleep with the enemy" to survive. HG does their business in there way, and they are successful, and BW, Yamato, and all those associated only in Japan do business their way, and they have their own success.

Awesome pics, and good times seeing the old and new people. It was different not seeing some of the regulars around, but for all that showed up, you all helped make it a very special 2 days. Special thanks to the UCLA crew for letting Macrossworld set up and for making it a very organized and fun event. Also, thanks Tommy for the great presentation on Photoshop. Lots of great stuff in there to learn and use. Thanks Bee for the organization and for getting it all together with sponsors, and for cool raffles, thanks NMB4M for the awesome SDF-1 cake, and for all the great karaoke, games, and everything that I didn't get to put a face or name to. Awesome work. We will have some pics up soon.

If you need an old man voice still, I can give it a shot. I can do that pretty well.

Awesome displays guys. Wish I could've been there longer, but I had work. I will be bringing my stuff tomorrow, along with some other stuff. Can't wait to see more pics.

Alright guys, got home from work awhile ago, and have the goodies packed up. Save, Minmay has her Chinese dress, and it looks awesome. I'm sure many pics will be taken. I also have Paper monster, the Banpresto figs, and I will bring the Gamlin VF-22 for those who haven't seen that. Also, let me know if anyone wants me to bring my posters. Probably not as extensive as some, but they are always nice to look at.

Can't wait for tomorrow. I'll only be there till about 5:30, but I'll have my stuff packed up tonight to bring. See everyone tomorrow.

What I'll bring: Nothing for customs unless anyone hasn't seen the old 1/55 customs, but I will bring the Macross F Banpresto statues, and the 1/5 scale Minmay, choose Chinese or DYRL dress? As for anything else, I will find other stuff that maybe on the rarer side, if I have anything else.

All I can say about "juicy" news is that whether it's expected or not, can still be interesting. While I do agree that Toynami has been behing the curve in toy design and scope, perhaps they will be putting out enemy mecha. If it's not at the same scale as the MPCs (1/55 or 1/60), I really don't care, but that's me personally. Anyways, If it's the Regult in one of those scales, it'll be quite large, if an Invid, I can't see them being more that $40. I guess we'll just wait and see. BTW, why are you holding out on the news? It's all still speculation (although reliable) until an official announcement?

LOL, pretty pretty pictures. Thanks for posting those here. Eye candy doesn't always come in 1/60 scale.

How old are those model kits? Is it possible that the court decisions were made after the kits were released, and that HG has the same legal claims to that, as they do with Macross?

Mmmm, yummy Mechwarrior FTW. If it gets some good reviews, I'll be getting this game, and having a go of it. As for the licensing issues behind it. I hope someone's not waiting till the 11th hour to put out a C&D letter out. The game looks like it could be quite good...possibly.

Hmmm, I wonder why they would judge you as one of the negative people. Aside from here, your post on rt.com have been more than decent and fair, Seto. As I can only read what's on the forum, at least it's good to know that some people on their are still fair. People like GM Murdock, and the few others I've read on their, at least they have a good take on the whole thing. It's good that Sanman's stupid thread got locked. It seems like Maverick has a hard-on for you, as well as Steve, if they're going to gossip like little old ladies about you. I'd say, if they are trying to get rid of you, just keep doing what you're doing. The fact that Steve hasn't responded proves the point that they're to chicken $h!t to really respond to the issue at hand. The fact that you like RT and Macross, and don't agree with all they've done clearly is a threat to them (as ridiculous as that is). As once a mod over there, I never would've warned you over there for the statements you made on the 80s icon thread. However, I do know that they do have a watchdog list of people they'd like to ban, and basically wait for those people to screw up and say something they shouldn't. When that happens, that's when they'll ban you, and justify that as the reason they have you on perma-ban. They did that for people who didn't necessarily start trouble on their site alone either. They'll make up stuff too, as long as it fits their purpose. That's how Chrisk was banned, Darkwater, and a few others. So, if they have you on the hitlist, Seto, bring up your valid points when they do it, prove your point, and it'll be their loss, for having one less knowledgable person informing their camp.