Graham Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Admit it. You just don't like anything with V-fins. I freely admit it. When I first saw the Unicorn in closed mode, I was like wow, a decent looking Gundam and they've actually had the courage to break away from the V-fin and tradtional Gundam type face.................................but no, then I discover that the head opens and .........yawn......same ol' Gundam face and V-fin. Graham Quote
wolfx Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 I freely admit it. When I first saw the Unicorn in closed mode, I was like wow, a decent looking Gundam and they've actually had the courage to break away from the V-fin and tradtional Gundam type face.................................but no, then I discover that the head opens and .........yawn......same ol' Gundam face and V-fin. Graham To be fair the V-fin is iconic to Gundam as the variable fighters are to Macross. Removing them would remove the Gundam-ness to it. That said, the only Gundam without a V-fin I know was the Turn-A and indeed i wished it wasn't under the Gundam franchise. Might've gotten more exposure that way. Quote
F-ZeroOne Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 :lol: You know, I'd been having a pretty crappy day overall, and then I read that. Now everything's better. Thanks! You're welcome - glad you liked the line! Though it scares me, the way my brain works sometimes... Quote
F-ZeroOne Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 To be fair the V-fin is iconic to Gundam as the variable fighters are to Macross. Removing them would remove the Gundam-ness to it. That said, the only Gundam without a V-fin I know was the Turn-A and indeed i wished it wasn't under the Gundam franchise. Might've gotten more exposure that way. Hmm-hmm, I've always argued Turn-A is a pretty good science-fiction series in its own right and its reasonably possible to watch it without really knowing anything about previous Gundams, perhaps its biggest advantage over the original UC series in an international market. Which again makes it all the stranger we still don't have a a Western release yet... Quote
Sdf Prime Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 I thought I would post this link I don't think it has been posted http://www.gundam-unicorn.net/ for the ( I assume) OVA,tv series or move that is coming out ? A quick question what is that light coming from inside of the Unicorn Gundam ? Quote
wolfx Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 I thought I would post this link I don't think it has been posted http://www.gundam-unicorn.net/ for the ( I assume) OVA,tv series or move that is coming out ? A quick question what is that light coming from inside of the Unicorn Gundam ? Newtype-glow? Its the glow from the psycho-frame of the Unicorn Gundam. Quote
Sdf Prime Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Newtype-glow? Its the glow from the psycho-frame of the Unicorn Gundam. Thanks for the info on the glow I'll have to wear shades now . I think the site has been updated since I last looked at it I don't recall the Unicorn Gundam destroy mode being on there last time I looked. Gundam Unicorn looks like an interesting anime. Quote
Hikuro Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Finally there we go, hard concrete evidence it's being made and will be coming soon! Now I have something to look forward too. Quote
Keith Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 If only Honneamise had waited until after MS Igloo 2 was out to fold, I'm fairly certain BE will bring out Unicorn, but what about Igloo 2! Quote
Excillon Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 I freely admit it. When I first saw the Unicorn in closed mode, I was like wow, a decent looking Gundam and they've actually had the courage to break away from the V-fin and tradtional Gundam type face.................................but no, then I discover that the head opens and .........yawn......same ol' Gundam face and V-fin. Graham What about the Turn-A? Anyhow, I get what you mean, Gundam is my favorite, and it does get old. In most series lately, I like the enemy/misc. suits more. I mean really, Gundam did give us the ultimate mecha (Sazabi) and the GM's, EZ-8, Zeta etc. are different (at least face wise). Also, you have to give respect to 00 because it's pretty refreshing in terms of design, especially the Exia itself and the Union Flags. I don't know why your bashing V-fins though, I remember getting into a debate with you over "clown feet" on gundams before, I thought they were your big thing against Gundams. Does anyone know if there's an official english site up yet? I haven't had any luck so far. Quote
Sdf Prime Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Here is anime news network on the announcement of gundam unicorn http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-...ially-announced I hope bandai will release this in the U.S. Its interesting having the main gundam not having the usual white,red and blue color scheme. Quote
Temjin Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Imagine how awkward it would be to show to your friends your new gundam toy. "It's called Unicorn Gundam. Yes it's named after a fictional creature that little girls wants to see and ride. And it's color is not pink! (NTD mode)" The prototype was called Donkey Gundam, so be happy with what you have now. A UC Gundam show, so let's hope for the best. I'm still waiting to see some actual clips from the Anime. Quote
Vince Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 The prototype was called Donkey Gundam, so be happy with what you have now. A UC Gundam show, so let's hope for the best. I'm still waiting to see some actual clips from the Anime. Hey! don't give them any idea!! Quote
nugundamII Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Gundam MG 1/100 Model - UNICORN Ver.Ka TITANIUM Coating are there any review yet for this It still looks white to me Quote
Sulendil Ang Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Dalong has just reviewed it a while ago. http://dalong.net/review/mg/m102t/m102t_p.htm Quote
wolfx Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Dalong has just reviewed it a while ago. http://dalong.net/review/mg/m102t/m102t_p.htm Hmm...i prefer the original. The chromey shiny pieces don't come off the plastic trees well and leaves an ugly unpainted mark. Quote
anime52k8 Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Dalong has just reviewed it a while ago. http://dalong.net/review/mg/m102t/m102t_p.htm It's been said quite a few time's before but I just need to reiterate this. That is a absolutely hideous mech. Quote
macrossnake Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Gundam Unicorn to Be 6 50-Minute OVAs That is good, I perfer OVA rather than TV series. Keep it short and sweet. Quote
Shmitty Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 That is good, I perfer OVA rather than TV series. Keep it short and sweet. 50 minutes each also means that it won't be too short as a movie would have been. This setup gives it as much time as a trilogy, which is what I had been saying from the start would have been enough space to tell this story sufficiently. I still hope someone translates the novels though. I'd really like to read them. Quote
F-ZeroOne Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 That could be good and help avoid the fate that befell F-91. This is unrelated to Unicorn but seems the best place to put it; someones back: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-...undam-previewed Start making arrangements for the will, Mobile SUIT pilots; Death is coming... Quote
MacrossCN Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) That is good, I perfer OVA rather than TV series. Keep it short and sweet. 2010年春スタート OVA 1話50分 全6話 原案： 富野 由悠季・矢立 肇 監督： 古橋 一浩 脚本： むとうやすゆき キャラクターデザイン原案：安彦 良和 アニメーションキャラクターデザイン：高橋久美子 モビルスーツ原案：大河原 邦男 メカニカルデザイン： カトキハジメ・石垣純哉・玄馬 宣彦 メカニカルデザイン協力： 明貴 美加 設定考証：小倉信也 ストーリー：福井 晴敏 音楽： 澤野 弘之 音楽監督：木村 絵里子 スタッフ陣は、 バナージ・リンクス・・・内山 昴輝 オードリー・バーン・・・藤村 歩 リディ・マーセス・・・浪川 大輔 マリーダ・クルス・・・甲斐田 裕子 フル・フロンタル・・・池田 秀一《---------------------------CV of Char's Counterattack (機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) サイアム・ビスト・・・永井 一郎 タクヤ・イレイ・・・下野 絋 ミコット・バーチ・・・戸松 遥 ミヒロ・オイワッケン・・・豊口 めぐみ アルベルト・・・高木 渉 アンジェロ・ザウパー・・・柿原 徹也 カーディアス・ビスト・・・菅生 隆之 フラスト・スコール・・・小山 力也 スベロア・ジンネマン・・・手塚 秀彰 ダグザ・マッコール・・・東地 宏樹 Edited August 22, 2009 by kresphy Quote
macrossnake Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 First Gundam UC trailer from Big Gundam Expo on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaE50ACBgBE I am looking forward to it. Quote
MacrossCN Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) First Gundam UC trailer from Big Gundam Expo on Youtube. I am looking forward to it. PV2 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm8004052 Edited August 22, 2009 by kresphy Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Ikeda is back as Char ! Edited August 22, 2009 by Black Valkyrie Quote
Radd Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 I'm not a huge Gundam fan, but out of the UC and AU, the UC always looked much better to me and that trailer looked gorgeous. Looking forward to getting a better view of the animation quality. Struck me as very 80's looking. From the Mikimoto style characters to the 80's style cel shading on everything. Two things I adore. Quote
Bri Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 The size of a 12 episode OVA and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko charcter designs in the UC universe? I'm in! Quote
Temjin Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Looking up at the director worked on in the past. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhiro_Furuhashi * Chōjin Locke: Lord Reon (1989; storyboards) * Ranma ½: Nettō Utagassen (1990; director) * Ranma ½: Kessen Tōgenkyō! Hanayome wo Torimodose!! (1992; director) * Taiho Shichauzo (1994-1995; director, storyboards, episode direction) * Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkyaku Rōmantan: Tsuioku-hen (1999; director) * Reinō Tantei Miko (2000; director, storyboards) * Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkyaku Rōmantan: Seisō-hen (2001; director) It's a bit worry some, I can't say I like any of those animes above. But the Unicorn Gundam animation is looking really good. I can't wait!! Quote
miles316 Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) First Gundam UC trailer from Big Gundam Expo on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaE50ACBgBE I am looking forward to it. Just what we need another du$h Bag in a mask I hope he will be better than Gramme/Bushido LOL. Edited August 22, 2009 by miles316 Quote
aerocombatpilot Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 I have to say this is the first Gundam show I've been excited about since Gundam: "War in the Pocket"! The mobile suits look great, and I love the character designs; they have that 80's look to them. Quote
Hikuro Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Cool, I can suck up a 6 part 50 minute OVA series, that's better than having 30 minutes, or 2 hours in 1 flick. Very nice, I'm down. The only thing that kind of bugs me is that while so many mecha influenced animes are going CG in their animations, Gundam still has not. Hmhmhm. Quote
Ghost Train Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 The Unicorn's design has always been hit/miss for me. Unicorn mode = nice, Destroy mode = hideous. That being said, I look forward to seeing the nz-666 kshatriya, the Regzl, and the the Jesta animated. Quote
lechuck Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 The only thing that kind of bugs me is that while so many mecha influenced animes are going CG in their animations, Gundam still has not. Hmhmhm. And thank God for that. From what what I've seen of the shaky cam trailer, the mecha are oozing a certain lushness and emotion that really pulls you in. I can do without the sterile CG tech demo that is in Macross Frontier. Really can't wait for this to land on western shores. Quote
lechuck Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Alright here is the Gundam Unicorn trailer in better quality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-u7ez-eM5U Quote
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