Shawn Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Thank you for posting the comparison pics vs Chronicle. I totally agree this would have been a great opportunity for a pull out type option for the larger items. Not sure if its the camera or angles, but the book does seem to be a little brighter/vibrant with the colors. I don't see english captions as we've seen with other recent books, even those meant for the Japan home market. Are there any pages with any text or stories on the creation of the items? Quote
jvmacross Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Shawn said: Thank you for posting the comparison pics vs Chronicle. I totally agree this would have been a great opportunity for a pull out type option for the larger items. Not sure if its the camera or angles, but the book does seem to be a little brighter/vibrant with the colors. I don't see english captions as we've seen with other recent books, even those meant for the Japan home market. Are there any pages with any text or stories on the creation of the items? Yes, like the recent boxart book, the illustrations in this new Tenjin book are probably closer to the original sources...with color corrections, etc. when compared to the Macross Chronicle versions.... C'mon! This is SDFM/DYRL...so, of course, no one outside of Japan cares about it...at least as far as "BIC WEST" is concerned... I am sure there are plenty of details on the illustrations but I have no gotten that far yet with google translate.... Edited November 3, 2023 by jvmacross Quote
Shawn Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Got my package today and.... WTH Amazon JP!? They've always used the secure plastic wrap mounted to the carboard and dropping it in the box I opened and was happy to see some paper padding for the top, but then I open and see 3 loose books in a huge box I've seen worse posted here before, so how much can I complain about Obi and outside cover and corner damage, but at $240 shipped, I feel this is not acceptable from a company like this. I'll definitely be looking at alternatives in a future release. Quote
treatment Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Shawn said: Got my package today and.... WTH Amazon JP!? They've always used the secure plastic wrap mounted to the carboard and dropping it in the box I opened and was happy to see some paper padding for the top, but then I open and see 3 loose books in a huge box I've seen worse posted here before, so how much can I complain about Obi and outside cover and corner damage, but at $240 shipped, I feel this is not acceptable from a company like this. I'll definitely be looking at alternatives in a future release. That's considered "damaged", imho. You need to contact them via email right away about it. Add the photos, too. Consider the options they give you when they reply back after seeing/acknowleding the items as damaged. Quote
Tochiro Posted November 4, 2023 Posted November 4, 2023 On 11/3/2023 at 11:23 AM, Shawn said: I don't see english captions as we've seen with other recent books, even those meant for the Japan home market. Are there any pages with any text or stories on the creation of the items? Yes, there most certainly are. 🙂 Internal text translated (where applicable) by Creative Sphere. Also, there’s a QR code on the back page that links to a translation of the full version of the interior interview, done by Renato. Quote
Shawn Posted November 4, 2023 Posted November 4, 2023 Aside from my shipping weirdness, the book is a great addition to the library! The pictures are vibrant and the book is LARGE. There are quite a few textual interesting additions to the book (in english!) that were a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend getting it even if you have some other volumes, the newer art is amazing (Hase/Himetal) I found the QR code link in the back and it was a great article, thank you! I also see the SpeakerPodCast Team is in the credits too, so cool It was also an awesome throwback to see the mention of Tenjin's old "Valkyrie Maniax" website! Quote
Mommar Posted November 4, 2023 Posted November 4, 2023 22 hours ago, Shawn said: Got my package today and.... WTH Amazon JP!? They've always used the secure plastic wrap mounted to the carboard and dropping it in the box I opened and was happy to see some paper padding for the top, but then I open and see 3 loose books in a huge box I've seen worse posted here before, so how much can I complain about Obi and outside cover and corner damage, but at $240 shipped, I feel this is not acceptable from a company like this. I'll definitely be looking at alternatives in a future release. I didn't even get a box. It was literally a bag. CDJ sounds like the way to go In other news, I know it was done for Zero first but the SDF-1 makes this the better picture. Quote
Shawn Posted November 5, 2023 Posted November 5, 2023 Here is the MacrossWorld links page from WAY back..there is Tenjins site! Here is one of the internet archive snaphots https://web.archive.org/web/20040605124259fw_/http://www.tky.3web.ne.jp/~tenzin/macross/index.html Quote
jvmacross Posted November 5, 2023 Posted November 5, 2023 If Mikimoto ever gets around to releasing his Macross book...I hope we can get a better image of this one.....a definite release date must be coming soon! Quote
Shawn Posted November 5, 2023 Posted November 5, 2023 No kidding-his work on The First is incredible. That poster you have there is super cool...I need to find one of those! Quote
Fortress_Maximus Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 Very nice book. Time to start shopping again. Quote
jvmacross Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 4:08 PM, Shawn said: No kidding-his work on The First is incredible. That poster you have there is super cool...I need to find one of those! Especially if you can get the other two at the same time... Quote
Shawn Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 Dang it...I temporarily forgot the cardinal rule of Macross Collecting There are ALWAYS Variants. Quote
jvmacross Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 21 minutes ago, Shawn said: Dang it...I temporarily forgot the cardinal rule of Macross Collecting There are ALWAYS Variants. LOL... The entire Macross Merchandising Machine is based on variants....starting with the VF-1... ...and now they are forcing us into buying Deculture'd book variants! Quote
jvmacross Posted November 7, 2023 Posted November 7, 2023 Incidentally, it's not even the first time book variants have been a thing....goes back to the This is Animation series with the re-issues containing different content... Most recently I recall the Zentran Edition of the VFMF's....I drew the line on those! I am not a fan of variants... Quote
Swann Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) This book has been reprinted a few times. Having a first print. Always means something to me. Edited November 10, 2023 by Swann word Quote
Swann Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 1:02 PM, Shawn said: Dang it...I temporarily forgot the cardinal rule of Macross Collecting There are ALWAYS Variants. And always get first prints. Quote
Swann Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 11:52 AM, jvmacross said: Especially if you can get the other two at the same time... Are the posters card stock? Quote
Swann Posted November 13, 2023 Posted November 13, 2023 3 hours ago, jvmacross said: No I wish it was. Quote
jvmacross Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Swann said: I wish it was. Most large posters aren't...carstock items are usually smaller promo items Quote
Swann Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: Most large posters aren't...carstock items are usually smaller promo items And a good collectable too, Quote
jvmacross Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 I am just glad I was able to grab them, have never seen them relisted Quote
Shawn Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 I do feel a bit better knowing we are not the only ones who had horrible shipping experience with this book- these are from amazon japan, translated to english...sounds exactly like what we had, except we had an overseas element as well https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/天神英貴/product-reviews/4334101119/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews Quote
jvmacross Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) I paid for the faster shipping via DHL...they must have apparently "repackaged" mine knowing AJ's packaging would not have made it to me unscathed...big thumbs up to DHL for going above and beyond for me Edited November 20, 2023 by jvmacross Quote
sh9000 Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 I complained to them about my order and they gave me 1 Tenjin book for free. Quote
jvmacross Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 Good to know AJ tried to make it right....maybe use the savings to try and get a mint copy Quote
Swann Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 7:52 PM, jvmacross said: I am just glad I was able to grab them, have never seen them relisted I haven't either. Quote
sh9000 Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 7 hours ago, jvmacross said: Good to know AJ tried to make it right....maybe use the savings to try and get a mint copy My second copy didn't really have any major damage so I'll transfer the savings to the next book or figure. I specifically told the person to ship everything in boxes from now on. Not sure if they will follow through but I might just shop less at Amazon JP. Quote
jvmacross Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Swann said: I haven't either. was probably before you knew where to look...lol Quote
jvmacross Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: My second copy didn't really have any major damage so I'll transfer the savings to the next book or figure. I specifically told the person to ship everything in boxes from now on. Not sure if they will follow through but I might just shop less at Amazon JP. Amazon.jp is still flawless on shipping for me...I prefer them for their speed in delivery Quote
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