About the Macross Chronicle

[Tochiro]

Wonder if it will re-use any of the Tenjin covers or just go with all new ones? All new covers would be one good reason to pick them up again.

Going by past reissues of the Evangelion Chrinicle and Gundam Fact File, there will only be 30 new covers and most of the old ones will be reused. These wont necessarily be the last 30 issues - like the new content, they will most likely be mixed in with the old stuff. Having said that, since we are talking 30:50 issues worth of new:old content here, I think the double dip is worth it. (By comparison, Evangelion Chrinicles only got 10 issues of new content)

Edited December 5, 2012 by Tochiro

[jvmacross]

Going by past reissues of the Evangelion Chrinicle and Gundam Fact File, there will only be 30 new covers and most of the old ones will be reused. These wont necessarily be the last 30 issues - like the new content, they will most likely be mixed in with the old stuff. Having said that, since we are talking 30:50 issues worth of new:old content here, I think the double dip is worth it. (By comparison, Evangelion Chrinicles only got 10 issues of new content)

I believe you own all 10 of the Hiroshima releases....is issue 10 (VF-4) a previously used cover from the regular release or somewhat different?

I figured we would at least get 20 new Tenjin illustrated covers (plus the 9 or 10 from the Hiroshima release)...

Thanks for the info...

BTW...looks like some nice freebies with a subscription....

[neoexcaliber]

Going by past reissues of the Evangelion Chrinicle and Gundam Fact File, there will only be 30 new covers and most of the old ones will be reused. These wont necessarily be the last 30 issues - like the new content, they will most likely be mixed in with the old stuff. Having said that, since we are talking 30:50 issues worth of new:old content here, I think the double dip is worth it. (By comparison, Evangelion Chrinicles only got 10 issues of new content)

I was actually hoping the 30 new issues would be separated from the original release. Guhh.

I just bought the entire collection a few months back and now they announce this?

[EXO]

[jvmacross]

Anyone recommend a place to get a subscription to this for US customers?

[Mr March]

I was going to ask something similar, but rather ask how folks outside Japan are purchasing the series. To save money but try to remain somewhat current with the publication schedule, I purchased the original Chronicle from HMV Japan in batches of 4-5 issues at a time. Anyone else find a better solution?

[jvmacross]

HLJ says they are contemplating a subscription service...combine that with their virtual warehouse and that would probably be the best bet for something like the 80 issue Macross Chronicle....

Also....wonder if we will see any more Yamato exclusives? Maybe a TV VF-1S 1/48 or a VF-1D!!!...or maybe that Alaska Base 1/60 or Macross the First VF-1D and VF-1J....to tie in with the Macross the First update to the Chronicle?

Edited December 6, 2012 by jvmacross

[Jasonc]

So, the original 10 ARE going to be re-released to the general Japanese public (meaning I can buy these at my local Kinokuniya store in L.A.)?

[Tochiro]

So, the original 10 ARE going to be re-released to the general Japanese public (meaning I can buy these at my local Kinokuniya store in L.A.)?

Yes. Its a national relaunch starting from issue 1.

[Jasonc]

Yes. Its a national relaunch starting from issue 1.

I may get these, but probably not all of them. Kinda hard to get interested in this all over again. At least work is close to the store where I'd pick them up.

[Jefuemon]

I haven't even gotten around to finishing the filing of the original 50. Don't need another 80, and don't have the room for them, either.

[Mommar]

Good Lord, that's a HUGE chunk of space for those things.

[sketchley]

Good Lord, that's a HUGE chunk of space for those things.

And depending on what parts of Macross are your thing, up to 95% of it is essential.

Compare it to the Gold Book right next to it - only about 2/3 of that book is understandable for the non-fluent in Japanese (interviews, etc.). Another 1/3 amounts to screen grabs and a visual comic of the movie...

[Mr March]

HLJ says they are contemplating a subscription service...combine that with their virtual warehouse and that would probably be the best bet for something like the 80 issue Macross Chronicle....

That doesn't sound half bad. I suppose they better decide fast. This series is only a little over a month away.

[Renato]

For those of you who have the original run of the Chronicle, how many character sheets are there for the TV series version of Hikaru Ichijo? I was leafing through mine last night, and I found it odd that I only had sheets A and B, and it seems like there should be more because hardly any post-Space War I material was there for him. I'm wondering if there is a C-sheet which I have misplaced or something.

[Jasonc]

All my original Chronicle mags are still put together, so I wouldn't know that. I guess when January comes, I'll have to make the decision to buy or fly.

[sketchley]

For those of you who have the original run of the Chronicle, how many character sheets are there for the TV series version of Hikaru Ichijo? I was leafing through mine last night, and I found it odd that I only had sheets A and B, and it seems like there should be more because hardly any post-Space War I material was there for him. I'm wondering if there is a C-sheet which I have misplaced or something.

I don't have a C sheet. Maybe what happened to it is the same as the M7 civilian #09 to 13 sheets? Planned, but not enough space?

[Renato]

I don't have a C sheet. Maybe what happened to it is the same as the M7 civilian #09 to 13 sheets? Planned, but not enough space?

Thanks. Hmm. Seems like one of the things that ought to be rectified for the new run...

[Zinjo]

HLJ says they are contemplating a subscription service...combine that with their virtual warehouse and that would probably be the best bet for something like the 80 issue Macross Chronicle....

Also....wonder if we will see any more Yamato exclusives? Maybe a TV VF-1S 1/48 or a VF-1D!!!...or maybe that Alaska Base 1/60 or Macross the First VF-1D and VF-1J....to tie in with the Macross the First update to the Chronicle?

Contemplating and actually doing it are two separate things.

Have they pulled the trigger and if not how could we get them to?

[Jefuemon]

I haven't even gotten around to finishing the filing of the original 50.

I'm making it public here now; My vacation resolution is to FINALLY get everything properly filed.

[Gubaba]

I'm making it public here now; My vacation resolution is to FINALLY get everything properly filed.

Good luck!! And, er, we're holding you to that.

[Kicker773]

We really need a tutorial on how to organize these things or did I miss it. I have two sets, one I bought already organized and one still in their magazine format

[sketchley]

We really need a tutorial on how to organize these things or did I miss it. I have two sets, one I bought already organized and one still in their magazine format

scanlation of filing instructions: http://www.macrosswo...07

page order and some translations: http://sketchleystat...Trans/index.php

table of contents: http://www.macrosswo...ndpost&p=676648

Edited December 29, 2012 by sketchley

[Kicker773]

thanks I really appreciate it. I will try to organize them while I watch the games tomorrow...

[Jefuemon]

Good luck!! And, er, we're holding you to that.

That's why I stated my intentions here.

[DestroidDefender]

The original run of 50 was expensive and difficult to import. I'll pass on this series.

If I feel the urge I can pull out an issue of the first run, flip thru it and find something I never noticed before.

But if you didn't get them the first time around - go for it.

[Graham]

Just can't get enthused to buy the new Chronicles. As I've stated before, If they were just going to release 30 issues of all new material and name it 'Chronicle Part 2' or something like that, I'd be all over it.

But really can't justify the money, space and time involved with collecting the whole thing over again.

Graham

[Jefuemon]

Finally finished filing it all away. Took me about 2 hours to do the 8 or so issues I had left.

Still no interest in picking up an additional 80.

[Gubaba]

Finally finished filing it all away. Took me about 2 hours to do the 8 or so issues I had left.

Still no interest in picking up an additional 80.

Congratulations!!

[Jefuemon]

Congratulations!!

Set yourself a goal, then stick to it. At least I start out the New Year (in 5 hours) with a clean slate!

(not looking at the over 30 books I need to put away, or over 30 models I've still got left to build...)

[Mr March]

Well it's almost the new year and I'm still not looking forward to buying this. If I didn't operate my website, there's be no way I'd even consider picking this up, but it's kinda a necessity for a fan like me. I will say, collecting this series is going to be a real grind. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised if I bail halfway through

[EXO]

You're a good man March... A good man!

[nexxstrait]

The breakdown for the first six issues is out on the official page. For those of you with some understanding of Japanese, what's new in these sheets compared to the old chronicle?

[jvmacross]

The breakdown for the first six issues is out on the official page. For those of you with some understanding of Japanese, what's new in these sheets compared to the old chronicle?

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=29133&view=findpost&p=1011397

I have not had a chance to check and compare....so all I can say is that the first 10 issues if they they follow the 10 Hiroshima iss

ues will have 8 new covers and the accompanying fold out posters/illustrations...

[sketchley]

The breakdown for the first six issues is out on the official page. For those of you with some understanding of Japanese, what's new in these sheets compared to the old chronicle?

>.< Would've helped to put a linky in your question: http://deagostini.jp/mcr/

General changes:

Publication order is changed (ie: the famous VF squads worldguide is being published in #1, but was originally in #39).

New sheets: Episode, Heroine Gallery

Repeated and possible expanded sheets: Mechanic, Character, Timeline, History, Technology, Worldguide, Goods, Gallery, Glossary, Song

Changes not including publication order, and from the top of my head

Issue 1:

YF-29 (M)

M0 character interrelation chart ©

Triangle Timeline ©

SDF:M #1 (E)

Yamato 1/60 VF-19 Fire Valkyrie (G)

Issue 2:

MF #1 (E)

M7 #1 (E)

Bandai MF 1/100 fighter mode model series

Issue 3:

SDFM #2 (E)

MF #2 (E)

Issue 4:

VF-X-7 Ghost Valkyrie & others (previously in an "extra sheet")

M7 #2 (E)

M+ #1 (E)

CR Fever SDF:M (G)

Macross Crossover Live (G)

Issue 5:

MF #3 (E)

M7 #3 (E)

Issue 6:

SDFM #3 (E)

Theatrical MF: FP (E)

Sankyo Pachinko SDFM (G)

from JVMacross's images

Issue 7:

VF-25F/TW1 Tornado Pack (M)

M7 #4 (E)

Sou da yo / Universal Bunny (S)

Bandai DX Chougoukin VB-6 (G)

Issue 8:

Bandai Cards Master Nyan Collection (G)

YF-29 (M)

M0 #1 (E)

M7 #5 (E)

Issue 9:

MF #4 (E)

DYRL (E)

Lynn Minmei (HG)

Ranka Lee x VF-27 (HG)

Yamato 1/60 YF-19

Edited January 4, 2013 by sketchley