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I think it's more probable that they're both based on the VF-24 (which we already know the 25 is based on). The 24 itself was probably a failed competitor to the VF-171 (they must have thought it cheaper to go with an upgraded design than with a new one), then both L.A.I. and whoever is behind the 27 took the design of the VF-24 further into both the VF-25 and VF-27.

Better yet, blame it on Marje and say Myung is in charge now.

I figure that at least arnament-wise, the recon and sniper V-25s still carry a good compliment of missiles and can dog-fight if need be. However, dog-fighting itself should be a last-resort option. Why get close in when you can take them out from a distance?

Funny since most fanart seems to make Alto the one that they love to dress up.

I'm guessing that Alto's has more thrust and/or missiles. While Mikhails pack has either more sensors or stabilizers as well as the grapple/anchor chain and Luca's pack has sensors and electronic warfare gear.

Actually, those are missile pods that freely hang over the shoulders in battroid mode, connected to the chest armor by some sort of extending boom. If anyone can share a pic of the VF-25 battroid with super pack, I can show which parts those are. EDIT: Mr. March beat me to the punch.

The last thing I expected to hear on Welcome was that awesome intro with the strings. Dunno about Arjuna as I haven't been able to follow the series (despite Animax showing it a few years back).

You're welcome! Space whales, good for fold engines and quick red paintjobs!

Actually, it feels more like the VF-14 Vampire and Varuta Elgerzorene, but still very General Galaxy-esque.

Wow, Welcome to My Fanclub's Night is definitely the most epic sounding song of Sheryl right now! Also, someone may have already noticed, but Aimo ~ Tori no Hito gives off this Escaflowne vibe.

Hmm, just looked at the imaged and we can clearly see that it's over the asteroid.

OT, but what mailing list is this? Would this be the old GML? I used to post there years ago before I lost my taste for Gundam.

Just watched Dynamite 7. Now the M3 states that the VF-19P turns fire bomber red when it's burned by the reaction warhead. However, it seems more like it was covered by some reddish material from the whale instead, in fact I think we see Basara wipe it off from the battroid's eyes.

Personally though, I prefer my Angel Voice without any whales on backup vocals. Speaking of which though, is that really Mari Iijima singing with Fukuyama in this version?

Hmm, I always just assumed that the object in question was the ship that called for help and the asteroid in question is quite near into the camera causing the illusion that the thing is hovering over the asteroid. Anyone have a better screenshot of the transport so we can compare (I'm at work and don't have access to my copy of the episode).

Meh! What a waste, and aside from the pics, we were having a legitimate discussion on whether or not the fact that humans and zents are technically and genetically the same species would mean that humans could be macronized as well (DYRL Max notwithstanding).

I got the impression that they all split up into groups of two to cover more ground with Klan being the odd one out. Also, Alto pretty much held his own against Brera, sticking to the latters six the whole time and not eltting him get a chance to shoot. The only thing IMO that made him grab the 27 was that Mikhail was there and slowing it down for Mikhail to get a shot was probably a quicker way to get a kill than an extended dog-fight. That and probably Alto's need to show Mikhail in his own way that he understood the latters reasons for joining.

I think I have, and (if I'm right) it's quite fitting.

We noted that at least genetically, there should be no impediment to a human being macronized since humans and zentraedi share the same genetic code, i.e. are the same species. Something that I believe was made canon as of SDFM.

No, I mean in the photo, the nosecone covers the whole lower torso unlike in the magazine scan where it seems to come up short.

Well it's nice to finally have a head that seems to fit nicely in fighter mode. The one from the 19 seemd to take a bit of a stretch of the imagination and always ended up looking a bit awkward in the toys (and in the Fire Valk kit model, had to be removed to transform the thing).

They might not have a choice on that since part of the 25s internal frame is actually visible. I've been wondering about that gap in the torso though, since the coloured prototype they showed seemd to have no gap.

I take this as proof that this club (and Klan-sama) has Nene-chan's support as well!

Speaking of popularity polls. Someone at the Animesuki forums has posted a scan from the June issue of Animage with character polls. Seems that the Princess and the Queen recieved the same amount of votes

Speaking of blogs, looks like they've reserved a site for Alto as well. Maybe if you're lucky, Nanase will get one too.