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I have taken the scans down as a polite request has been made. Sorry there was any trouble, but I will get you guys lineart photos when I can pull them out.

I think I've even got my wife interested in these babies. All right, Christmas presents!!!!

Ahhh, the 1/55s get no love. They are a dying breed, but very easy to customize and very easy to transform. Long live the chunky monkeys!!!

Glad you liked this purchase. I've been fortunate in all my Yamato purchases, and like you, this purchase was the first that I have had nothing but great joy in. To replace the canards, they just pull out, but I try to do it gingerly. They should just pop out eventually.

they should've listened to Michael Bay in the beginning, retards!!! Anyways, now I have better validation for purchasing my PS3 in the beginning. And now, I can start buying Blu-Ray movies. Till now, I haven't bought any, while I was waiting to see what would become victorious. Now that BR is it, I can now use those Best Buy gift certificates for some cool stuff. This is great news. I was hoping this stupid media war wouldn't last too long.

Has anyone tried this with the Revoltech Revvy? I have two of her, so I think I'll work on that, sometime very shortly. She shows more skin, but not sure about the shorts. May have to do some work on that part. I'll let you all know if that is feasible.

I bought the Aoshima set awhile back ago, just for study and because I got them for so cheap. I have to admit that the colors aren't as good as the Toynami versions, but mine seem to hold up okay. I think the ratcheted legs is the only improvement. So far, I've managed to take apart a few of my Toynami ones that I received broken from a bulk buy, and to my surprise, I found that a lot of the reason why things don't fit properly is because of runny glue, oversprayed paint, and bad plastic molds. After taking one of these apart, cleaning it up, and putting it back together, I think it is now my best transforming MPC to date. It's sad that I have to spend over an hour taking the whole damn thing apart, but if you are mechanically inclined, and have PROPER tools, it may be an option for you. the crappy hands, I can't do anything about those, but I am looking at various Gundam kits with comparable hands to mod these. Learning the mechanics of these has also helped to fix the problems I had with my personal stash. I think I'm gonna work on selling the rest off though. I have too many of these things, and I am out of space for new stuff.

LMFAO!!! People even complain about complaining! The strive for perfection is a never ending quest. Get over it. We will always find something wrong in everything.

If you make decals available, there's already 5 sets I need, so you're set there. If you do make them, will they be coated for protection?

I think with all the momentum going with Yamato (yf-21, 25th ann. toys, 1/60 scale reissues), it seems like they would continue to give these to the company that has already devoted a high percentage of it's line to the franchise. Also, I'm sure that thought has been given to the idea that collectors like keeping the same scales, something that Bandai doesn't really follow. Fans may want to keep the 1/60 or 1/48 scales, not 1/55 or 1/65. As for licensing debates, this is a new show, so the question of it going to Bandai due to licensing isn't even an issue. There could be a possibility of both having licenses. One for transformable toys, one for PVC figures for example. It doesn't necessarily have to be one or the other. However, my personal preference would be for Yamato. I'm happy with what they've put out. As long as they keep striving for perfection, I'm going to keep up their support.

I'm thinking of making my second custom super O, but have been looking for the resin armor parts. I like what you've done, and you say this is your first custom??? Not bad. The chips give it a weathered look. Did you put a clear coat over the paint? That can help in preserving the paint.

I put that I would cancel a preorder for a better price, moreso if I could get it locally. However, I wouldn't go on a pre-order "strike" to try to fix the problem. If you look at economically, the cost of living is much higher in Japan, where these toys come from. So, off the bat, without any markup and import cost, you have a higher priced toy. Then add in your importing cost, and you have the prices we see here. We, as consumers in the U.S., are also after thought when it comes to these Macross toys. They aren't really meant to be sold outside of Japan, so I doubt they'll lower their cost because consumers in their secondary or third market want it so. I wish it was different, but that's the way it goes for us.

In regards to using tanks over destroids, It seems more logical to have tanks covering ground that won't tear up the streets or environment inside the colony. I would guess that the Valkyrie in 2059 is much easier to make and not as costly as they were in the beginning. Thus, the need for cheaper, limited role destroids would probably not be needed. With all the people I've shown this to, I think Macrossworld will gain some new members and fans. Everyone I've shown it to have instantly fallen in love with the direction of this ep. 1.

Robotech What??? I think this just made the A-list of anime for 2008. And like what was written before, it's a great time to be a Macross fan. I just watched it, and analyzed it in detail, and it's got the elements of a great series. Although some of it can be construed as a little cliche'd, the little hints of great Macross series past and bits of nostalgia had me clawing for more. Ahhh, Yamato needs to make the VF-17 version that wasn't the CF version shown, and the CF versions shown. How sweet that was!!! What an awesome Christmas gift. Merry Christmas, everyone. Jasonc

So far, it all seems to be coming along very nicely. As posted earlier, I think it may be a good idea to have a fact bulletin put up here on this thread. I'm sure there are many asking questions like, "when is it out?", "What's it about?" and of course, all the pics, like what Graham is doing.

the site should have a "straight from Japan" section, that will feature new articles from the Hobby mags, as well as Newtype, and hopefully interviews with creators, designers, and so-on. We definitely want to get a scoop on anime over there, before it even sees the light of day over here in the U.S. that's what I'm working on.

Thanks Capt. Am. I got the first regult you put together, and that was very detailed, so I know what you are referring to. can't wait to get this one.

That's alright Sqidd, I've made a few short bus special moves with my stuff too. That's how you learn. Anyways, I missed the early bird special, what were they listed at, at that time?

Like I said before, I have my money ready to go. Hopefully I can get in on the first run of this. Just send me the pm when ready. I'll send money right over. BTW, this scout looks beautiful, and it's not even detailed yet???

The licensing debate I don't think will be much of an issue. This is WB, not HG. There are professionals there that will more than likely work out the details. If not, it could be a feature looking Robotech version of Battle Star Galactica.

While I will be getting the 19, I'm still not too sure about the vf-1. However, it never ceases to amaze me how they will put out non-canon stuff just out of sheer love of the toyline, at least that's what I'm led to believe. I wonder if this will come out with a 25th anniv. display stand and/or a 25th ann. fold booster. I'm still hoping they do the VF-19 Kai and the Aegis Focker blue version from VFX-2. MMMMM now, that sounds like a toy to get. Then, of course they have to do the supernova version.

Exo, you are right, We are trying to find a translator now, or someone who can help with that. Since we are planning on getting interviews from directors, creators in Japan as well, we are looking at a few options there. It's a large work in progress. Glad there are about 8 of us working on this.

Does anyone have anything they'd like to see on a site like this that they don't see on other sites, or have problems with on other sites that they'd like to see resolution on a new site. We are hoping to have some interesting interviews up sometime soon, so I hope all of you who get this thread will register for the site. There should be some cool stuff to check out once it's running. BTW, thanks for checking this out.