Jasonc

OK, this was definitely a good time. I'm glad I got to meet you, Macross8511. Now that you know the group (Razorx, Valkyrie22, Reflex Point, and all the other crazy cats), you and your lady will have to hang out with us more often when we have other parties. Most not so "geek fest" orientated. Bee and Exo, glad both of you showed up to the party, even if for a little bit. Yeah, and sorry I didn't bring the Minmay Doll. I just didn't feel comfortable bringing such a high priced valuable over there. With all the kids and stuff, I'm glad I didn't. The highlight was definitely have Michael play his songs again. It's awesome to have him as a friend, and to hear those songs is a treat every time. I'm sure the footage will be on youtube shortly. I was even surprised by the coins handed out by paying the cover charge. Very nice touch. It really makes me long for MWcon 09 coming soon. That's gonna be a blast and a half. I've put the word out through the party about MCcon this year, so hopefully we'll get even more people coming than before. Good time. Thanks to all my friends and newly met ones for coming out.

OK, that clears that up. And Valkyrie, I sent an email regarding that bit o' drama. Bee, you and Exo and whoever else should stop by. Bring the fiance, and we'll hang out. Call me later if you need directions and all that. I'll be there in the afternoon.

Awesome news! I'm looking forward to this conversion kit. Can't wait to see pics next week. Thanks for the update.

Exo, you should meet us out there. We'll be there around 1 or 2. The more Macross people, the merrier. I think the cover is like $20, but perhaps if you eat before hand and don't get the tee and all, you can go for free? I don't know, cause it's not my party, but the cover also covers the band, I think

Well, in my case, the ex is an ex for a reason. Right now, I have my Misa/Minmay/Ranka/Sheryl/Myun all wrapped up in my wife now. I've never been happier. Back to topic, I think I'm gonna buy one of those shirts, and I'd like one of the Jackets, too. But for now, I have to decide which one I want. Anyways, keep sending those cosplay pics. Those are hot. I'd like to see a full-size Kan in flight suit cosplay. Any of those around?

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?