Jasonc

Ohhh, it'll be there alright. Hopefully with the red Chinese dress. I will definitely save that for MWcon09.

Hmmm, well, it's your keyboard, your mouse that you guide here. If it doesn't suit your tastes, later!!! I like to keep the boards I visit strictly to what I'm looking for. I come here for Macross related stuff. If I wanted to spam and waste time sending absolutely mindless messages back and forth, I'd visit somewhere else where that's the norm. I agree with Pete that this thread basically is more comical than anything. The comments are irrelevant, as there is plenty of "off-topic talk". I believe the site to be very well balanced in chatter vs. topic related verbage. I guess some people just feel the need to validate themselves through complaining and making a worthless issue.

Just got mine this morning. All I gotta say is,,, freakin' awesome!!! It's great to finally see a 2 seater get the proper love it needs. This is one of the best purchases so far this year. Way to go Yamato.

You know, Pete, my ex-wife used to give me the same hassle all the time. How women equate certain things is beyond any comprehension. Especially since you just went on vacation? I have a friend who's kinda in the same situation. He does a lot for his woman, but anytime he wants to do something positive for himself, or use finances for something he needs, she turns it against him to make him feel like he doesn't do enough for her. She'll say things like, "you don't love me, cause you don't take me out like you used to" or "If you thought of me, and cared for me, you'd buy things like cards and flowers". Forget that he spends hundreds of dollars on clothes and taking her out to dinner. She also gives that "you're just using me" line, but in essence, I think that she's really using him. Not to say that it's your situation, but that situation takes me back to the days of the ex as well. Hopefully it all works out. Anyways, back to cosplay, has anyone purchased the Mihoshi Academy shirts? They're pretty good looking, but at $100???

Yeah, if you got any updates, that'd be great. Also, I believe I'm on that list, but if not, put me down for 2. I'll be doing a M&M custom set, or perhaps two totally different customs altogether.

Awesome. Cheryl and I would like to chip in for that as well. Ther remaining 241st needs to represent, since it's really just a handful of us left. I guess if I put up the $700 Minmay figure, I should bring a "do not touch" sign as well.

Just doing my duty looking out for my extended family members. Uncle Jasonc to the rescue, hahaha. You know, I still like looking at all the cool pics from 08's MWcon. Can't wait to see what 09 holds.

Gotcha. I was watching a model buiding presentation, but it was in Japanese. He put weights in his model kit, and I didn't understand why. He used fishing line weights as well. Thanks, now I know (and knowing is half the battle... G.I. Jooooooooeee!!!)

yeah, gotta admit, that sounds great. I like the natural flow of the dialogue and speech. Can't wait to see more.

I just got the confirmation. I think some people are bringing some collectible stuff, so I may bring a 1/5 scale Minmay figure, and perhaps a couple other things. The collection stuff I have isn't really Robotech stuff, but more Macross related only. Perhaps I'll bring a couple other things for people to look at, like the new Yamato VF-1D toy. Ha, free marketing for Yamato.

Probably a dumb question as one who has done limited models, but why do you weight the nosecone?

In regards to the issues that many of you are facing, I've begun to liquidate some of the toylines I don't collect, i.e. G.I.Joe, Transformers, etc. Also, even within my Macross/Robotech collection, I've started to set aside items that I will be selling to offshoot my collecting during these times. While my job is about as solid as can be (knock on wood), learning to be prudent in these times, and perhaps when/if the economy does pick-up will help stabilize my wallet, and perhaps everyone else's wallet in future. Eating out less, and selling toys of less interest to buy toys of more interest has helped me to spend less, and still keep my sense of joy in buying toys w/o the guilt. I don't know if that'll work for everyone here, but it seems to work for me. Trust me when I say that I'm pulling for all of you in that hard place. Hope you all get blessed with a proper job, and keep food on the table and roofs over your head... (and valkyries in your collections)

Oh yeah, he Save, how about sending some of that down here??? Mmmmm, Currrrryyyyyy! Actually, the Manju looks good too. Is that in easy access there?

I'm happy with the way this is turning out. I could still go for the tailfins being a little bit more extended, but then again, I've been fooled by the official pics before. I'm definitely getting one. I can only hope that the economy makes the dollar just a bit stronger so my money goes a bit further.

Well, we'll definitely have to meet up. I'll introduce you to our group. We're kinda the outsiders from the Robotech community, but always fans of Macross and Robotech. We'll have to hang and have some drinks over there. I'm a Macross fan who became a Robotech fan by default (from 84 on). Never left my Macross roots, and have just been more immersed w/ Macross with all the series and stuff that's put out. I'll be using this screenname, so look for me over there.

Just got my Macross VFX2 poster. I will take pics of that and my other poster coming when it shows.

Thanks for the compliment. I left out some other stuff that I will take pix of later, but as far as the Kazutaka book, It's an awesome book. The lineart, and designs in that book always impress me, no matter how many times I look through it. It's an expensive book, but one I believe shouldn't be out of any Macross fans collection. I've been trying to collect other books, so anyone with a collection, post them up with pix. Just like the poster thread, this is a very cool thread.

I don't have much of a collection also, but it does have some interesting stuff. Here's what I was able to get easily from my office. What is not shown is the original Macross Manga in color, the Frontier Manga, anything Robotech related, Macross II RPG books, and Macross 7 Trash manga, Macross Ace, or Macross Chronicles. Here's just the meat of what I have:

Still, that alone is just absolutely awesome, does it use the same concept as far as creating the mods as the old one? If so, you and I should get back on board with this game, and work on the new one. I'd like to do the Macross characters again. Also, how many people go online and play this game? Is it still a big number?

Oh, forgot to ask, does that one tranform in the game?

Dude, that pic of the 1S is just absolutely awesome. Is that a new version of OFP?

Lines are done. Hikuro, email me if you need anything fixed, or need additional lines. Can't wait to start seeing updates of this coming out.

My wife and entourage will be there (j/k). We are going, and so are a few of our friends. Afterall, it is Macross integral. Definitely should be a good time. I don't know the logistics of all that will be going on, but our friend's band will be playing, and that will make it all the worthwhile time.

My wife and I will be there once again. I hope to be as much involved as possible on this con as ever before. Good times ahead, indeed.

Correct. It was also the cover art for the Hasegawa 1/72 model kit. When I did my 1/55 custom, I used that Valkyrie artbook to paint it up. I also used his Elintseeker picture to customize my 1/55 Bandai Elintseeker. I'm taking sack lunches to work now to save for the upcoming boom in Macross toys. Especially 2 seaters, which I love. As far as the question of rushing the VF-1D out. I don't think it was rushed. The cockpit is designed the way it's supposed to be, and if it did have the Elint type canopy, it would be inaccurate. I like the fact that Yamato is taking the time out to design these to look anime accurate, and are being much more strict about the design than with the v.1 1/60s. Also, Graham, I'd love to see pics of your VF-1D, from the perspective of an owner. It seems sometimes that the company photos are a bit too overworked on, and seeing the pics of one's very own collected item is more fun to see. Anyways, pics would be awesome.