Westlo Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Was reading AnimeOnDVDs forums and came across this. http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20080725/bandai.htm Bandai has reportedly shipped 45,000 Blu-ray copies of vol. 1 to retailers, in comparison with 55,000 DVD copies. This is nearly a 50:50 ratio and presumably based upon the number of pre-orders received, so it's quite impressive IMO. As you can see anyone worried about low tv ratings need not be, this will more than likely outsell every other tv series released on dvd this year aside from maybe Code Geass R2 and Gundam 00. And in addition to selling a lot of dvds it will nearly sell as many Blueray discs which is something those 2 titles won't do. Edited July 25, 2008 by Westlo
Shun Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 All that VF for those who can't stream or wants the file http://www.sharebig.com/share.php?id=s13bnfkgqphzErSPe
Nexx Stalker Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Sound Force or Jamming Birds? Nah, just horrible custom valkyries
Strumvogel Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Was reading AnimeOnDVDs forums and came across this. As you can see anyone worried about low tv ratings need not be, this will more than likely outsell every other tv series released on dvd this year aside from maybe Code Geass R2 and Gundam 00. And in addition to selling a lot of dvds it will nearly sell as many Blueray discs which is something those 2 titles won't do. Hmm... Shipped and sales are two separate things. The actual sale numbers are what counts since shipped means that the stores have received the copies of them but they don't mean anything if they're going to end up just sitting there on the shelves. This has been a marketing trick used by company's PR when they want to make it look like the their product is really successful. However though the large numbers of the discs that have been shipped do mean that there is a huge demand for them, quite possibily stemming from the pre-orders made from the said stores. So looking good. Keep us inform of the sales numbers when they come thru though. I'm really interested in seeing just how much the fanbase for Frontier actually translate to it's sales.
Strumvogel Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Sorry, but Ozma dying next episode is perhaps the most likely outcome. Also, for character's development sake it seems there will be many Ranka/Ozma flashbacks next episode... another reason for Ozma going pineapple salad... And since Episode 21 will have Ranka defying Grace/Leon, perhaps Ozma's death will be the catalyst for a change in attitude from her... I think this depends heavily on whether the series have properly address Ozma's relationship with Ranka and what happened at 117th Research Fleet. I haven't seen the latest episode so I can't say for sure either way. That part of the story needs to be properly fleshed out first IMHO.
hobbes221 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 All that VF for those who can't stream or wants the file http://www.sharebig.com/share.php?id=s13bnfkgqphzErSPe THANK YOU!
ChrisG Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 I'll have to agree with Strumvogel. Until we get actual SALES numbers, the SHIPPED numbers tell us nothing. Yes, there is probably high demand for Frontier on DVD and BD, but by the same token, Bandai could be overestimating demand with the amount of copies shipped. That's why it's best to ignore any statements/press releases where a company brags about how many units of something they've just "shipped."
MacrossCN Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) TV vs BD Edited July 25, 2008 by kresphy
Tobi54 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 TV vs BD WOW I might end up getting the BD's after all, looks amazing.
paper2k1 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Just Received Macross Frontier vol.1 Blu-Ray from Amazon japan Blu-Ray case (front) Blu-Ray case (back) Blu-Ray disc labels and "All That VF ver. F" access code card Nyannyan 50th Anniversary good(sticker?) and booklet Edited July 25, 2008 by paper2k1
tali21 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 go watch ep1 immediately and fill us in on the new stuff thats been added
VT 1010 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 I thought I would let all of you know I posted my review of the Blu-ray in the HD media thread. Macross on Blu-ray. It's Deculture!
Aero of Steel Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 more pics http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/094/94654/
azrael Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 *speechless* Waitaminute.....was the TV shot taken from a freakin cell-phone? Cuz that's a pretty bad lens flare.
Sulendil Ang Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 BTW, can anyone tell me what song they used in that All That VF clip? It's also the same song that appeared in MF episode 15.
Master Dex Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 BTW, can anyone tell me what song they used in that All That VF clip? It's also the same song that appeared in MF episode 15. It is called "Welcome to my Fan Club Night" by Sherly/May'n. It is on OST 1.
LigerZero Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 I hope that there is more footage of the All the VF Clip. And i think that there is, because if you look at the Promo of All the VF you'll see the VB-6 from above that footage isn't show in the clip only the front view.
aerocombatpilot Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Nah, just horrible custom valkyries What are you talking about? I can't speak for Sheryl, but I'd fly the VF with Ranka on it!!
stray Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Nyannyan 50th Anniversary good(sticker?) and booklet OMG I'm going to put those stickers on everything... I have to pick my order up at the stupid FedEx distribution center since signature is required... sigh
Revhard Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Do you have the link where to Buy Macross from on Blue Ray?
Tsuchiro Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Do you have the link where to Buy Macross from on Blue Ray? http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF.../ref=pd_sim_m_4 http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCXA-40
GGemini Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 OMG I'm going to put those stickers on everything... I have to pick my order up at the stupid FedEx distribution center since signature is required... sigh Speaking of extras, this is the first press bonus for Blu-ray 2 : Macross F pin badge set
Skullsixx Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 I read this a while back from somewhere. "Visual of Japan has announced (PDF format) that it will release the ongoing Macross Frontier robot anime television series on both DVD and Blu-ray Disc starting on July 25. Bandai Visual of Japan has announced (PDF format) that it will release the ongoing Macross Frontier robot anime television series on both DVD and Blu-ray Disc starting on July 25. It also confirmed that the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 sequel series will also be released on both formats starting on August 22. The first volume of Macross Frontier on Blu-ray and DVD will contain the first episode in two versions: the preview "Deculture Edition" that aired last December, and a new complete "Yakku Deculture Edition" that will run 32 minutes. The initial pressings will also contain goods that celebrate the 50th anniversary of the fictional Nyan-Nyan Chinese restaurant chain. All pressings will come with 16 pages of liner notes and an audio commentary. The Blu-ray version will have a Linear PCM stereo soundtrack and 16:9-aspect-ratio, 1080p-resolution video. The eight remaining volumes will be released monthly starting in September. Macross Frontier marks the 25th anniversary of this science-fiction romance classic." Anyone know where I can get it on regular N America region DVD format?
azrael Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 I read this a while back from somewhere. Anyone know where I can get it on regular N America region DVD format? MF has not been licensed, therefore, will not be available to the North American DVD region. It is however available on Region A Blu-Ray, which is supported in North America. Unfortunately, it is not subtitled.
MisaForever Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 MF has not been licensed YET, therefore, will not be available to the North American DVD region. It is however available on Region A Blu-Ray, which is supported in North America. Unfortunately, it is not subtitled. Fixed
Master Dex Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Fixed Ever the optimist. I bet he is still waiting for Klan to show up at his door step, at which point MisaForNaught will lose all control of his bodily functions. That would be a funny scene. In all seriousness though I too hope that one day it does get licensed here... just as long as it isn't under the name Robotech.
sketchley Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Waitaminute.....was the TV shot taken from a freakin cell-phone? Cuz that's a pretty bad lens flare. I think the TV shot was taken from an analogue broadcast; possibly one recorded on media that downgraded the quality (VHS, etc..) To my tired eyes, the BluRay shot looks like there is more detail than in the high vision broadcast - though, that could just be because the brightness and contrast have been turned way up.
stray Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Speaking of extras, this is the first press bonus for Blu-ray 2 : Macross F pin badge set Aaaaugh... now I HAVE to have the first press D;
Zinjo Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 You know, it just occurred to me about next episode... Given Ozma's outburst at Leon in this episode, then if he dies in episode 17 maybe it was "fixed" to happen? I can see Kawamori making him "disappear" and appear to be dead, just to turn Pineapple Salad on it's head...
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