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I have 3 of the 1/72 model kits, and two sets of the decal sets that were sold seperately. they fit pretty well with the 1/60 version 1. I haven't tried to custom a v.2 at all, simply because of space and time at home, but perhaps someday.

Speaking of casts for the LAM, it'll be a hard cast I think. Using A-listers on it is probably not gonna happen, and if it did, the characters may seem a little forced. The best bet for them is to get young, new actors and good look alikes. I've always found it strange when actors that you recognize try to play something they aren't necessarily equipped for. Playing an anime character would be quite strange for a recognized actor. That's where the redeux of "Robotech" needs to come in. Then another problem arises,,,how much of it will actually feel like Robotech? If it's just gonna be some new jet design that transforms to fight some alien race, that's not really gonna say Robotech. I think it's just a bad idea for the movie, but if it's good, and WB could make it good, then even with an outdated and weak title like Robotech, I'd still watch it. I can't see Minmay being a Miley Cyrus at all. In fact, if that happens, I'll definitely skip the movie and just bittorrent it later on, as that would just be wrong in so many ways.

Working on tabbing a couple now. Hopefully will have them up in a few days. I also have some tabs that I found online that I can scan and put up. I'm tabbing out Light the Light by Firebomber, and I have a good tabbing of an alternative version of DYRL. Planet Dance can be found on the net, but I've been working on that to see if it can be improved. I also have Animetal's version of the original Macross song down, and Firebomber's Angel's Voice.

Are both of these the ISBN number, or are there two seperate items?

This new guy may not be the final writer. In many cases, they write out a variation of what they envision, and what the production company likes, they'll keep, and keep building until they have what they're looking for. This whole project is gonna take awhile, and while I do feel for the fans that want at least a little something, news of it being made, or tanking can take several years. Let's see, they've switched writers about 3 or 4 times, the director they originally had bailed out, and that's where it's all been stuck at...staff changes. Haha, yeah, there's a lot going on. I'm still hoping that if it does well, that WB decides to buy the franchise and do their own thing with it. WB would be smart to do that and then work out a deal for bringing Macross over. Not expected to happen, but here's to wishful thinking.

Seems like a decent idea, but I'd make my decision upon knowledge of the price. Don't wanna make a commitment and then realize I need a loan for them.

I don't think this guy is necessarily upstaging Kasdan and the rest...it seems like the pickings are getting slim more like. While these writers get paid good money to do their job, even for a draft, they probably got this guy cause other bigger names perhaps, don't have the time, or don't feel it's gonna enhance their resume. This news doesn't surprise me in the least. Last year for AX, HG had some stupid saying (when Kasdan was writing at the time), look who we got writing the story!!! He's known for (then they listed on a powerpoint the list of Kasdan's work). The truth was, HG didn't even do that, it was WB. So, now that bottomed out, they got Gough and Miller, and now they are done. Since we just don't know, they either found a writer they really do like, or they may not have great choices of who they want. Either way, this new news means absolutely nothing. Just more delay for them really, cause now they gotta wait and see if this guy can produce, and then, hope that it all pans out to make it.

From what they've shown from their previous track record(s), they seem to have a tendency to either be a day late, a buck short, or simply way behind on getting the 8-ball. With Robotech 3000, they tried to release it and appeal to the fans when that ultra cheesy CG rendering was on its way out, and was already old and over-done. When it comes to releasing things at wrong times, they missed the boat on selling their Shadow Chronicles for the Christmas season simply to get it in a store that probably didn't change too much. The LAM seems to be trying to ride off of the 80s cartoon craze of TF, but with TF coming this Wednesday, and absolutely no news of Robotech on the silver screen, it's all sketchy projections right now. And it's very much agreed that the no news is good news doesn't work. There's also the saying, out of sight, out of mind. We talk about it here, but with such a small group, and not necessarily a positive outlook on it, it looks like the only "buzz" is rt.com, and they're losing steam, plain and simple.

Very true, perhaps instead of spending time to cover up their lack of progress, and making general blanket statements full of holes, they should use that time to actually do something worth talking about. It has become apparent that their so used to trying to put out fires, that they have sacrificed actual building. It could be that Tommy and co. have grown a sense of fear that what they are trying to do will be ever so harshly criticized as Shadow Chronicles, thus the reason why they have absolutely nothing for Shadow Rising. Could also be that they're just trying so hard to "wow" everyone, that they stuck themselves in a writer's block. Could be that WB really doesn't want a possible LAM tainted by more crap, who knows. What is certain, is that as people on the "outside" of this matter, can only go by what is in front of us. In my profession, I have to deal with what is given to me, and call it as it is shown, not just by what is said. From that, I process that info and need to make quick, sound judgements on how to interpret it. The final outcome needs to reflect what is given, what is processed, and what is going to ensure that all parties involved are safe (that no harm is done to anyone, or lives lost). While it's a far stretch to some, the "No information" on behalf of HG and it's ever so wannabe wise staff think this means a lot to people, that somehow we are to interpret that as them working hard.... um no. I see it as they have no information because nothing has transpired since the last tidbit that occurred maybe a year or so ago. The facts they bring are that they divert the attention of Shadow rising and the LAM to other things, and their statement of we're doing a lot and hard at work but we don't have anything to tell is B.S. Excuse the language, but you can't bullshit the bullshitter (for those that don't know, a term meaning you can't fool someone who knows your game). I'm sure if they all-of-a sudden had some new info, they'd try to point the finger at us "naysayers" as they call us, but it has nothing to do with that. I like to deal in facts, and right now, I can't take anything they say as such. Show me something, and I'll believe you're still alive over there. Sad thing is, that won't mean that still won't mean they have a good product. That's an entirely different mess I don't think the current staff has the skills to overcome and make.

I love reading that stuff for comedy sake. WOM??? The only people that really bought into their crap is their fanbase. The WOM didn't do a damn thing, nor is the website record breaking. At this point, it's more of a "whatever you say, Bill!" If there's a good group of fans that want to believe the hype, ignorance is bliss for them. I'm in bliss over knowing truth. As for the action in that rt.com thread, there is action going on w/ the LAM, they're waiting. Waiting is action in and of itself. The movie is on hiatus (I know Kevin hates his own words, but he needs a dictionary).

Those are good, but lineart is better. At least that way, I can stare at a pic and replicate it. DVD is a little tricky trying to find good segments of the movie, angles, light, detail, etc.

Nobody's got any pics of DYRL flight suits? I've been debating what suit I should do, Max, Hikaru, or Roy? In anycase, any pics would help tremendously. I have on order a Nomex flight suit, and will be getting the materials to make the hard parts soon.

I'd say, if you can't find the Animeigo versions, the ADV are good for the Subbed versions, and do the job. I bought them simply for the purpose of listening to them in Japanese. At least they were gracious enough to do that.

LOL, I'll refer to the sig Are you sure you've seen Joe before? Joe's tan complexion, shaved head, and his wife is tan complexion, philipino decent. Ah well, no biggie. Don't worry bout it. I did have a question for those who visit this thread, I'm working on a DYRL flight suit, and wanted to know if anyone can post up some good lineart (also in color if available). I'm gonna work on the chest and backpack, as well as the forearm and leg pieces very shortely, and need some good reference pics. What sucks is that out of all the pics I have saved, I can't seem to find good pics of it. Any character will do. I want a costume to go with the Yamato helmets I've ordered. Thanks in advance.

Can't say that I did. Although, with 4 model kits of my own of the model kit, and 2 of them built, I could definitely use a toy of these Valks about now. 1/100 scale is super small for detail, so a 1/60 would be awesome to go with everything else out. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed, but not holding my breath for them. I believe it when I see it.

I'll be in for it, but what does the buy-in cover? Just curious

Those aren't the Lanzas. Valkyrie22 and Razorx on this site are not those people. I've seen those people on the youtube site at AX 2005. Pretty good cosplays.

I'll have a 1/60 Fan racer, and a 1/5 Minmay in chinese dress for display. Can't wait to see all the cool stuff. Hope to see lots of new customs.

Exo, I'll probably take one, and my wife will want one as well. Mine is Large, my wife's, probably small or medium, don't know the preference, but hopefully you'll have extras. Send me a pm regarding where you're getting them done. Still need to get pricing for tees. Thanks.

I'm not sure about the chapters, but I stopped collecting them when the manga started coming out. I know for those, they're on book 4 with the release.

I really like that Sheryl action figure, but damn,,, 16,600 yen??? I'm gonna try to get one, but there's so much stuff to get.

Hmmm, no Akira??? Well, OK. I wasn't too optimistic about this in the first place, and I'd rather just keep the series show where it has been, and not a LAM. That just didn't seem right as a movie. I think Cowboy Bebop has a better chance, but may end up being too much like Serenity. Who knows about Robotech. I'm kinda in agreement that I'd like to see the 80s anime gone movie popularity die.

Yeah, that really sucks. It was coming along so well. But, why did you take down your VA alliance account? Are you getting completely out of doing any fandub projects? That's a bummer man, I really liked your work as well. Hopefully you'll still be around these boards?

I'm still trying to figure out how this thread got so far derailed from the prospect and chance of toys being made to arguments over the gun length. In anycase, while it's not the best Macross OVA, the mecha is definitely different, and unique compared to its counterparts. I've never had a problem with the large canon, the futuristic look of the Valkyrie. Should they make the VF-2SS, the 2JA, or even the Metal Siren, I'm in for any and all. But, that's just me, I like the odd mecha that isn't the most popular. I love the mecha from this series. Then again, I'd probably be first in line if Yamato made a 1/60 VA-3C

Aside from the comic book character bodies, and the ridiculous uniform in Shadow Chronicles, the characters were somewhat decent. My issue with the female designs was the fact that Maia has a thick @$$, thick thighs and waist, but from there up, she's slim. She looks a little bottom heavy, like a girl that you can tell if she goes on an eating binge, she's gonna be the chunky one in a few years. Actually, Ariel kinda has the same problem, not as prominent, but the boob job she got, and the wannabe Marvel uniform was just stupid. For JANICE, if she wasn't an android or whatever, I'd say she was ready for child bearing too, and was about to balloon herself. I've seen plenty of anime characters that have curves, but it looks firm. Shadow Chronicles women don't look like that. Macross F had better character designs, even with the females. They all may not have the super curves (although, points to Nanase, Grace, and Klan), but they don't look overly designed and "comic book-like" Don't go telling Tommy Yune that though, he'll probably blame the Koreans again.