Macross General SCOOPUDA thread

[Renato]

This week's issue of "Pen" magazine has a special feature on Star Trek, its history and influence in Japanese popular culture, entertainment, science and technology, with Shoji Kawamori as one of the interviewees.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/Pen-%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9-%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%81%AE%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B%E3%82%92%E6%8E%A2%E3%82%8B%E3%80%822013%E5%B9%B49-16%E5%8F%B7%E5%88%A5%E5%86%8A-%E9%9B%91%E8%AA%8C/dp/B00DMYBREE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1376375899&sr=8-4&keywords=pen

[nel2012]

wow, Shoji Kawamori talking Trek?? I am dead... hope someone can translate that part of the interview

[Marzan]

Don't know if there's anyone who's posted this already, but there's some videos out there of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the VF-25 that's being exhibited at Yokohama Minatomirai station.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/08/13/video-full-scale-macross-valkyrie-installed-in-minmays-home-town

It looks awesome.

[xrentonx]

Anyone know what this is? Or rather, heard any news of this?

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=MED-BOOK-000612&page=top

I'm seconds away from preordering it

Edited August 20, 2013 by xrentonx

[Graham]

Looks like a modelling book focused on the new Bandai kit.

So probably lots of pretty pics plus build-ups.

Graham

[Bariaburu Faita]

Here is another link with more info:

http://www.amazon.co.jp/マクロスメカニクス-マクロス30th編/dp/4798606804/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376978284&sr=1-1&keywords=マクロスメカニクス

It looks like a Hobby Japan publication with pictures of Macross model kits that appeared in their magazine.

Anyone know what this is? Or rather, heard any news of this?

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=MED-BOOK-000612&page=top

I'm seconds away from preordering it

Edited August 20, 2013 by Bariaburu Faita

[xrentonx]

Thanks! I guess it's like those Gundam modeling books then. Totally bought!

[Major Focker]

another one, this time by Model Art: http://www.hlj.com/product/MDARRM-03/Boo

[sketchley]

Macross Mechanics sounds familiar...

http://www.1999.co.jp/10157162

Is this the Macross Mechanics 02 that was advertised in the back of 01 that never saw print being reworked around the new Bandai VF-1 kit?

another one, this time by Model Art: http://www.hlj.com/product/MDARRM-03/Boo

If you mean another one in the sense of "a different publication" ('cuz I initially read it as "another link to the Macross Mechanics"), then yes.

That said, it looks like its an ad for "Double R Mechanics No.3", which has a feature article on "80's Real Robot Mechanics: Variable Fighter VF-1 Valkyrie".

Here's the link to the publisher's page, with a content breakdown of No.1 and 2: http://www.modelart-shop.jp/?mode=cate&cbid=1465512&csid=0

Edited August 20, 2013 by sketchley

[Major Focker]

yes, i meant different publication.

i thought though that RR Mechanics#3 would be entirely about VF-1 models. if it's just a feature article then i'll probably cancel my preorder.

[sketchley]

yes, i meant different publication.

i thought though that RR Mechanics#3 would be entirely about VF-1 models. if it's just a feature article then i'll probably cancel my preorder.

If it helps:

The second feature article is "the ship-borne craft of Space Battleship Yamato"

[Major Focker]

ooh. preorder stays then. i'm easy that way

also checked out RR Mechanics#1 and it seems to have also some stuff on the VF-1

[VF5SS]

http://youtu.be/W9Th24C4tWw

It's that guy!

[Sandman]

Well at least we know there will be a new Macross project.

[Marzan]

Still on the idea formulation stage though. I wonder how much he really means to include other media/art forms in the process. We might well end up with "Macross Oddyssey ; The Smartphone Opera"

[terry the lone wolf]

So Funimation and Sony interviews Macross's daddy about the 30th anniversary of Macross? Funimation is no longer in bed with HG. I know this is pie in the sky but could this be the start of something bigger?

[VF5SS]

Funimation is currently releasing both Aquarion EVOL and AKB0048 in the states so it's mostly a press promotional thing.

[Tochiro]

See the 1:1 VF-25 being put together for the display at Minato Mirai:

http://www.wowow.co.jp/douga/detail.php?movie_id=67219

[Tochiro]

Macross The Museum will have a special event on September 21: A talkshow and signing by Haruhiko Mikimoto. The talkshow will be MC'd by Hidetaka Tenjin.

Much like the previous Shoji Kawamori talkshow, reservations can be made by calling The Tezuka Osamu Museum directly.

[sketchley]

More Kansai Macross:

Oshare Macross 2

In the Kyoto Marui Bldg, 6F Special Event Hall (same place as last time, if memory serves)

From 2013.08.31 to 2013.09.08

10:30 to 20:30

See the Macross 30 HP for details on the new loot being offered: http://macross30.com/news/

Apparently they're having a stamp rally tie-in with Macross the Museum:

From 2013.08.31 to 2013.09.08 (redeemable at the Tezuka Osamu Museum until 09.16)

Macross The Genga-ten in Nagoya

Apparently it's the final appearance of that exhibition.

2013.08.28 to 2013.09.10

Apparently they're getting lots of guest speakers:

09.01: Grace O'conner's VA talk show

09.07: Mikimoto Haruhiko signing

09.08: Ranka Lee VA talk show

Each time is limited to 100 people (50 per showing), with 2 showings per day per guest.

[antibiotictab]

Came back from Makuhari 6 hours ago.

The Ichiban-kuji items drawn by Tenjin-san?

Hm.

[Zinjo]

So Funimation and Sony interviews Macross's daddy about the 30th anniversary of Macross? Funimation is no longer in bed with HG. I know this is pie in the sky but could this be the start of something bigger?

If Warner Bros were in the mix, I'd say "Perhaps", but it is most likely an opportunity to highlight to Macross fans that other Kawamori properties are available for Sale in the West.

[Tochiro]

A couple of newly released Marufuji illustrations dropped today - the man is still better at Frontier characters but is definitely getting better at older Macross ones.Glad he is still getting work post-Macross 30.

[MacrossCN]

A couple of newly released Marufuji illustrations dropped today - the man is still better at Frontier characters but is definitely getting better at older Macross ones.Glad he is still getting work post-Macross 30.

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Minmay~~~

[nel2012]

I also saw some new MacF Risa Ebata art at the macross fan club site , this one is quite interesting (Alto is wearing the new Macross30 sms uniform, if I am correct) . Plus a new Minmay by Mikimoto (sorry if this is not the right place to post them, please mods feel free to move it)

[MacrossCN]

I also saw some new MacF Risa Ebata art at the macross fan club site , this one is quite interesting (Alto is wearing the new Macross30 sms uniform, if I am correct) . Plus a new Minmay by Mikimoto (sorry if this is not the right place to post them, please mods feel free to move it)

[Ganbare]

What about all this stuff. Seems interesting

http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001849.000001355.html

[antibiotictab]

What about all this stuff. Seems interesting

http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001849.000001355.html

These.

If you were premium members of Niconico, you could watch it right now.

http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv148821188

From 1:30:17.

[UN Spacy]

I only have a regular niconico account.

[Ganbare]

These.

Argh, premium.....

[VF5SS]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151590998025826&set=a.10150586937855826.378364.102691520825&type=1

Italian Macross Plus Blu ray?

[Marzan]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151590998025826&set=a.10150586937855826.378364.102691520825&type=1

Italian Macross Plus Blu ray?

Yes. Dynit (probably the biggest anime/manga label in Italy) is releasing Macross Plus in both DVD and Blu Ray in november 2013. Their stuff is always in italian/japanese so english speakers shouldn't get too excited. It's still pretty interesting because as far as I can see (and if someone knows better do tell!) , it's the first release of a Macross property in the west for quite some time.

[nexxstrait]

Yes. Dynit (probably the biggest anime/manga label in Italy) is releasing Macross Plus in both DVD and Blu Ray in november 2013. Their stuff is always in italian/japanese so english speakers shouldn't get too excited. It's still pretty interesting because as far as I can see (and if someone knows better do tell!) , it's the first release of a Macross property in the west for quite some time.

Yep, but Plus was also released by Panini on dvd some years ago.

[Ganbare]

Can anyone tell me what inside this book?

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4798606804/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=AN1VRQENFRJN5&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=0XNJXFJSW80BJFM2DB3H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463376776&pf_rd_i=489986

[jvmacross]

Can anyone tell me what inside this book?

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4798606804/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=AN1VRQENFRJN5&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=0XNJXFJSW80BJFM2DB3H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463376776&pf_rd_i=489986

Pics of completed model kits... ......