VFTF1 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 Soo... sorry if the only reason this isn't being discussed is because everyone but me knows the answer but... Any news about the Macross: Frontier movie? Do we have any idea when it will come out? What - if any - design changes to the VF-25 there will be etc etc? Pete
edwin3060 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 Soo... sorry if the only reason this isn't being discussed is because everyone but me knows the answer but... Any news about the Macross: Frontier movie? Do we have any idea when it will come out? What - if any - design changes to the VF-25 there will be etc etc? Pete There isn't much news, other than: 1)Its coming out in June 2)There will be (minor) changes to the VF-25 3)Klan Klang will have a bigger role
badboy00z Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I wish Bandai will put out an accurate movie VF-25 DX.
VFTF1 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I wish Bandai will put out an accurate movie VF-25 DX. That's actually what prompted my question Same hope. Klan Klang will have a bigger role So big that she will go "klang!" in the night? Pete
edwin3060 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I wish Bandai will put out an accurate movie VF-25 DX. I think that's what everybody is hoping for!
VFTF1 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 The much talked about Macross Frontier movie may dump songstress favourites Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome in favour of Klan Klein as leading role, claims Newtype… The news comes by way of interviews given with the director and other production staff in Newtype, and Newtype goes so far as to emblazon the doubts on their cover (doubtless a shrewd marketing move). The director himself is clearly a Klan fan: “I’d like to make a TV series with Klan”. Others go on to talk about how appreciators of Klan will be well served in the movie edition, with an expansion of her role. However, they are sparing with the details, and it looks as if Ranka and Sheryl will manage to retain the limelight, especially as we are given to understand the movie will be partially a recap. Some speculate that Klan may get a new segment to herself, whilst the main story is unchanged… Whatever the case, it looks like fans of the character will be well served. Source is here: http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/01/11/m...for-klan-klein/ WARNING: SOURCE CONTAINS NUDE IMAGES. Now, I swear to God I was just searching for more infor about the Mega House Ranka 1:8 and happened to come upon this. I have no idea how reliable the sight is, or the news for that matter. But hey ho. There you go. Sorry if it's already been posted. Pete
edwin3060 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Source is here: http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/01/11/m...for-klan-klein/ WARNING: SOURCE CONTAINS NUDE IMAGES. Now, I swear to God I was just searching for more infor about the Mega House Ranka 1:8 and happened to come upon this. I have no idea how reliable the sight is, or the news for that matter. But hey ho. There you go. Sorry if it's already been posted. Pete It has, still, maybe the increased importance of Klan is an admission that moe-Ranka has failed and they need another character to attract all the lolicons? Or maybe Klan was chosen because she can attract two types of fans at the same time?
sketchley Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Maybe the site is a joke put forward by a fan of Klan Klan?
VFTF1 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 I think it's an exageration. I'm willing to bet that COMPARED to Ranka and Sheryl, Klan gets proportionally more screen time in the movie - which might even make it SEEM like she's the star. That or maybe it'll be a POV thing? Personally, I think it's a smart move. Why? Because Klan was kind of in the sidelines in Frontier - and the series is strong enough on its' own merits (animation and story wise) that a movie focused heavily on Ranka/Sheryl would not be very amazing - I mean - what? They're going to animate them better? You can't really get better than what we got in Frontier anyways. And just retelling the story would be dull, while altering it massively would be wanky. So... it is sensible then to POV the story via Klan, or to focus more heavily on Klan. We'll see... Oh - and hopefully this means we can expect a Quid Rau in 1/72 scale from Bandai Pete
edwin3060 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Maybe the site is a joke put forward by a fan of Klan Klan? Well, the site is quoting from Newtype Magazine, so I don't think so. And a Q-Rea is a given in 1/60 and (hopefully) 1/72 scale!
MisaForever Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 That's right suckers!!! Klan will get her screen time finally!
Morpheus Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Well if Klang does got her scream time in the movie, I wonder if it will included a love triangle between Klang-Michael-????. Being a Macross movie, MF the movie must have triangle story element, singing heroine, and valk action. Anyone knows what "minor changes" they will added to the VF-25? Don't tell me is another type of FAST pack so they can add more line to the VF-25 1/72 1/60 series...
hobbes221 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 As for the 'minor changes' to the VF-25, it's only for the -25S. The cow's head changes to what it should have been all along - the good old Jolly Rogers!
Final Vegeta Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I may have already stated this opinion, but looking at Kawamori's previous works Klan should probably be the protagonist only of a short (a TV episode), while the proper movie is the retelling. FV
Valkyrie addict Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 hmm...I bet the VF-25 will be change to look like the DX so this time it will be anime accurate
DarkReaper Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) God No! Head laser accuracy will go down the drain then. Edited January 26, 2009 by DarkReaper
edwin3060 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 hmm...I bet the VF-25 will be change to look like the DX so this time it will be anime accurate Duddddee... don't give Bandai any ideas! I'd be pissed if they retconned the grace of the original into something pudgy like the DX! The toy should match the anime, not the other way round!
CF18 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Nah... we will probably see: re-colour or may be just new decal - easy and fast new release. Slightly modified fast pack is also possible.
taksraven Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 As for the 'minor changes' to the VF-25, it's only for the -25S. The cow's head changes to what it should have been all along - the good old Jolly Rogers! I wish. Taksraven
Graham Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Changes to the VF-25 are by no means certain. It's just something they are considering.
Valkyrie addict Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Changes to the VF-25 are by no means certain. It's just something they are considering. Translation: main sponsor Bandai is pushing for the VF-25 to look like their toy so crazy fanboys quit bitching about it
taksraven Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 so crazy fanboys The word "fanboys" NEVER needs "crazy" in front of it, it just goes without saying.
edwin3060 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Translation: main sponsor Bandai is pushing for the VF-25 to look like their toy so crazy fanboys quit bitching about it I don't think so-- afterall the fans in Japan seem happy with the design. What I think is the real translation is: Main Sponsor Bandai is pushing for a re-colour/ slight parts changes so that they can sell both TV version and Movie Version toys--- look at how well that worked out for Yamato's VF-1s! They wouldn't even have to change their moulds if it was just a recolour. Edited January 27, 2009 by edwin3060
Renato Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 For those interested: an ad in Macross Ace has revealed the full kanji for Saotome Alto's name: It is 早乙女有人。 Could be a typo because so far this is the only instance of this that I have seen.
Zinjo Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I don't think so-- afterall the fans in Japan seem happy with the design. What I think is the real translation is: Main Sponsor Bandai is pushing for a re-colour/ slight parts changes so that they can sell both TV version and Movie Version toys--- look at how well that worked out for Yamato's VF-1s! They wouldn't even have to change their moulds if it was just a recolour. I told you guys.... It's gonna be like DYRL - new paint jobs to sell more merch from the same molds... I'm expecting the traditional black and colored stripes like before, possibly some back art like Ozma's for the hero valks...
edwin3060 Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 For those interested: an ad in Macross Ace has revealed the full kanji for Saotome Alto's name: It is 早乙女有人。 Could be a typo because so far this is the only instance of this that I have seen. That's interesting... even his name looks quite feminised! (In Kanji at least) Zinjo: Problem is, SK already went with the DYRL style black and colour stripes for the MacF TV release... so maybe he's going back to the SDFM style for the movie release?
mike_s_6 Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 For those interested: an ad in Macross Ace has revealed the full kanji for Saotome Alto's name: It is 早乙女有人。 Could be a typo because so far this is the only instance of this that I have seen. Actually I've heard about that before, but I didn't bother. Besides, it's too far off to be a typo It's Yujin Saotome?
magnuskn Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Actually I've heard about that before, but I didn't bother. Besides, it's too far off to be a typo It's Yujin Saotome? Uh, what? They don´t sound even remotely the same.
Zinjo Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 That's interesting... even his name looks quite feminised! (In Kanji at least) Zinjo: Problem is, SK already went with the DYRL style black and colour stripes for the MacF TV release... so maybe he's going back to the SDFM style for the movie release? Actually it was more of a hybrid. The VF-25G and RVF-25 are both reminiscent of SDFM's VF-1J's that Max and Millia flew, with the white striped colored fuselages. I am expecting a generic color scheme like DYRL with the possibility of wing art like Ozma's. These are civilian's afterall. There would be no military restrictions (so to speak) on personalizing one's aircraft. The other extreme would be to go with the white stripes on a colored fuselage. It's all about the merchandizing, so anything to make the existing kits look differently to sell more is to be expected. Bandai is taking a page out of the Hasegawa play book. How many different variants of the VF-0, VF-1 & VF19's does Hasegawa have in the market right now? All these variants are based on the same model molds, the only differences are in the decals and color schemes. Pretty clever from a business point of view...
Final Vegeta Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Uh, what? They don´t sound even remotely the same. It's Japanese, each kanji has several pronunciations. 有人 can be read as Arito, Arihito, Arindo, Aruto, Yuujin and Yuuto. By the way, as a word it means "piloted" FV
badboy00z Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 The Chinese character for "girl" is in his name. Lol.
valkyriepilot Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 The Chinese character for "girl" is in his name. Lol. if i recall correctly, "saotome" means "rice-planting girl".
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