azrael Posted March 14, 2008 Author Posted March 14, 2008 Ok, being fairly toy ignorant, I need to ask. When they say "1/60 Vf-25 super alloy", what are they meaning by super alloy? It's the machine translator.... 超合金 = Chogokin It says 1/60 VF-25 DX Chogokin
azrael Posted March 14, 2008 Author Posted March 14, 2008 website updates: 3/14/08 -Macross F Radio program starts in April Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, 25:30, airing every Friday starting 4/4/08 Manichi Broadcasting, 25:30, airing every Sunday starting 4/6/08 Guests include Yuichi Nakamura, Hiroshi Kamiya, Megumi Nakashima. You can e-mail questions to them here. (Foreign submissions are allowed, but please remember this is a Japanese radio show) They'll be covering a range of topics from including the Idol promotion, SMS fan club, etc. Please submit questions or comments to the link provided. -Looks like there will be a event at a cafe & bar (whose name doesn't want to machine translate well) in Akihabara starting on 3/22, thru 3/30. You can get some goodies and an original drink. More details are coming.
CF18 Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 It's the machine translator.... 超合金 = Chogokin It says 1/60 VF-25 DX Chogokin Well the machine translator is correct. The term do literally means super alloy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chogokin
Duke Togo Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 Chogokin, gotcha. That I get. I wasn't sure if they were referring to a mostly diecast toy or what.
Black Valkyrie Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 Its good that Bandai is giving more to the Franchise. I know most of us, including me are happy for the upcoming Chogokin VF-25. Macross F- Violin , crazy.
Tobi54 Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 Its good that Bandai is giving more to the Franchise. I know most of us, including me are happy for the upcoming Chogokin VF-25. Macross F- Violin , crazy. LOL wow, at first I was like WTF, but he's really good!
Mr March Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 I love the mask I guess he wants to avoid being "Macross Violin Kid"
T.V. Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) I love the mask I guess he wants to avoid being "Macross Violin Kid" He'd have to play a broom/racket/bat while hissing humming the tune for that to be even remotely possible. Nice performance if I have to say. Anybody having the song stuck in their head? Can't get the "Moeteke!"- part to stop spooking my mind.. Edited March 15, 2008 by T.V.
The_WOZ Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Is that krespy playing or is he just the uploader? Edited March 15, 2008 by The_WOZ
Vinnie Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Is that krespy playing or is he just the uploader? LOL Good performance. Too bad he didn't have the Karaoke version and a decent mixing setup, or that might be a good remix/cover. I am really loving this song!
Sumdumgai Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 I'm not really digging the music in the newest CM. Something about it just rubs me the wrong way.
cyde01 Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) There's an update of the official site blog about the toys and models: 皆さんこんにちは。 「マクロスＦ」商品情報などをお伝えしていきますバンダイのsato4と申します。 さてさて。 ワンダーフェスティバルで発表済ですが、バンダイからバルキリーVF-25を下記の3ラインで展開します。 ・1/60スケール DX超合金 ・1/72スケール プラモデル ・1/100スケール アクションフィギュア いずれも価格・発売日とも未定ですが、このブログで進捗などを伝えていきたいと思います。 1万と2000年前から愛してる某作品に引き続き、河森正治総監督にはお世話になっているんですが、いや～河森さんは相変わらず天才です。 今回のバルキリーVF-25は今までにないカッコ良さ！ 変形もプロポーションも完全再現すべく、ウチの開発担当者がバリバリ頑張っていますのでクオリティには期待していて下さい。 もちろん！バルキリー以外の商品展開にもご期待下さい。 translation: Hello, I'm sato4 of Bandai, here to update you on information concerning Macross F products. Well, they've already been announced at Wonderfestival, but Bandai will be releasing VF-25 valkyries from the following lines: 1/60 scale DX chogokin 1/72 scale plastic model kit 1/100 scale action figure Pricing and release date have yet to be announced for all of the above, but I will be updating this blog with info when it becomes available. Continuing on from the work that we've loved from 12,000 years ago (WTF?), Kawamori director has really taken care of us, but Kawamori is still the genius that he's always been. His latest VF-25 valkyrie is the best looking one yet! In order to completely reproduce the transformation and proportions, our staff are working hard so please look forward to the quality of the products. Of course, please look forward to non-valkyrie releases as well. Non-valk releases? With the lack of destroids or enemy "mecha," I can't really think of what they could be. Vajira action figures? Sheryl dolls? Edited March 17, 2008 by cyde01
Mr March Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks for the translation cyde01. Some strange bits in there I can understand your comments Still, this is fantastic news. I'm very curious about the non-Valkyrie releases as well. Something worth considering is that they could be referring to space ships as well. An interesting possibility.
Zinjo Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks for the translation cyde01. Some strange bits in there I can understand your comments Still, this is fantastic news. I'm very curious about the non-Valkyrie releases as well. Something worth considering is that they could be referring to space ships as well. An interesting possibility. Hmm, could there be 1/100 scale Varja coming? Me likes that possibility...
Graham Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Of course by "non-Valkyrie releases", they could just be referring to Gundam. Graham
CF18 Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) Stryker with gun? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Gun_System Edited March 16, 2008 by CF18
azrael Posted March 16, 2008 Author Posted March 16, 2008 Of course by "non-Valkyrie releases", they could just be referring to Gundam. Or other series stuff.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 I think non valkyrie refers to Qrau and other mecha in the Macross F series.
cyde01 Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 hmmm.. would yamato's konig monster prevent bandai from legally releasing their own konig? that would be a role reversal..
Morpheus Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I think non valkyrie refers to Qrau and other mecha in the Macross F series. Destroid, destroid, destroid. I also want some scale model of the ship. Or maybe they're making Gubaba ala Haro toys
Zinjo Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 hmmm.. would yamato's konig monster prevent bandai from legally releasing their own konig? that would be a role reversal.. Unless Bandai bought out Yamato's rights. As far as I know the Konig is now out of production (but I could be wrong...Graham?)
Graham Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 While Yamato has the rights to make the VF-X2 version of the Konig Monster, I doubt that would affect Bandai's rights to make a Macross Frontier version of the Konig Monster. From what I understand, Big West grants the merchandising rights by series and scale, not by Mecha type. Graham
Gerli Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) hmmm.. would yamato's konig monster prevent bandai from legally releasing their own konig? that would be a role reversal.. Man.. things like this make me hate capitalism.... Edited March 18, 2008 by Gerli
mechaninac Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) Man.. things like this make me hate capitalism.... And Graham's post above should make you fall in love with it all over again... Thanks for the clarification Graham. Now, if Bandai did decide to make a VB-6 toy for their Macross F line, would they go with 1/100 (admittedly Yamato's territory in scale if not series wise), or go all out with a 1/60 jaw dropping, wallet crushing, behemoth? Or would they just go with a 1/72 model kit? Edited March 18, 2008 by mechaninac
azrael Posted March 18, 2008 Author Posted March 18, 2008 From the MF blog, complete details about the Tokyo International Animation Fair 2008 stage show are up. Kawamori is scheduled to make an appearance there. http://www.tokyoanime.jp/event/view_stage....5&time_id=2
Zinjo Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 And Graham's post above should make you fall in love with it all over again... Thanks for the clarification Graham. Now, if Bandai did decide to make a VB-6 toy for their Macross F line, would they go with 1/100 (admittedly Yamato's territory in scale if not series wise), or go all out with a 1/60 jaw dropping, wallet crushing, behemoth? Or would they just go with a 1/72 model kit? I'd expect the Monster be in 1/144 scale to keep the costs down, however, Bandai is capable of just about anything these days.
Beltane70 Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 From the MF blog, complete details about the Tokyo International Animation Fair 2008 stage show are up. Kawamori is scheduled to make an appearance there. This is pretty cool news, I may just be able to see this on the 30th. Hopefully, my friends and I will get there early enough.
MacrossCN Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 マクロスF OP「トライアングラー」30s CM by 坂本真綾 Macross F OP, Triangler 30s CM by Maaya Sakamoto Sorry, CHN blocked Youtube, I only use Google video. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8634400214274123009
UN Spacy Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) I did NOT know the Armor Pack had all those missiles...WOW. EDIT: I just upped it on Youtube. THX again kresphy! Edited March 21, 2008 by UN Spacy
Mr March Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 Of course the Full Armor has tons of missiles. The Armored Valkyries always have tons of missiles inside them Thanks for the video kresphy!
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 Hell yea thanks for the vids and links the both of you. I like the new op.
azrael Posted March 21, 2008 Author Posted March 21, 2008 The theme song still ain't doing it for me. This is the 3rd or 4th time I've heard that song with a commercial and it still isn't working for me. I guess I need to see the opening animation to get a better feel.
Sumdumgai Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks for the vid kreshpy. I know what you mean azrael. That song isn't doing anything for me. I'm rather unimpressed with it. It might be one of those ones that grows on me though. Like you said, I'll have to see the opening to get a better feel for it.
azrael Posted March 21, 2008 Author Posted March 21, 2008 Couple of minor updates today: -I mentioned that a cafe&bar in Akihabara is going to have a little special event from March 22-March 30th. That page has been updated with some info about special drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and special sweets. Anybody who is there during that time, check it out. http://www.akibakotower.com/campane/macross/index.html -Cream puffs should be on sale next week (in Japan only). Anybody near a participating AM/PM store will see a poster hanging in the window.
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